Sermons on Penalties:

Reclaimation 1 Series

Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Aug 10, 2001

Third Chapter in my book

In this chapter, we will discuss the first part of the process of reclamation. In this chapter, we will discover why we can expect God to help us and discuss steps to Reclamation. These steps are found in 2nd Chronicles 7: 12-14; ‘And the LORD appeared to Solomon by night, and said unto him, I have ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:11-22

Denomination: *other

Theistic Evolution - Is It Biblical?

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Aug 30, 2001

This study examines the creation account in Genesis with the rest of scripture and compares this to Theistic Evolution (or the Gap Theory).

Theistic Evolution Is ‘Theistic Evolution’ consistent with scripture? Theistic evolution is the philosophy that God used evolution to create the world. Those who teach this claim that God started creation and then allowed natural processes to evolve us into what we are today. One thing that amazes ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 28:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Sin And Love Series

Contributed by Bishop Raymond Allan Johnson on Feb 9, 2005

This is a sermon that was written to respond to certain self-righteous people in the church

SIN! But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8 Recently, in he interactive part of Bible Study, the discussion turned to a member of this church who has recently made a “lifestyle choice.” The member who started the discussion made ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:8

Denomination: *other

Guilty Or Not Guilty Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 17, 2003

This sermon uses a non-traditional style to expound the text. A court proceeding is set up and narrated to communicate Jesus’ confrontation with religious leaders of His day. It was fun to preach!

Guilty or Not Guilty Fortifying the Foundations # 13 John 5:16-47[1] 8-3-03 Intro: I want you to come with me to a courtroom this morning. There with the prosecution at this table[2] are a number of well-dressed men. They are well known in the community, experts in the law and highly ...read more

Scripture: John 5:16-47, John 2:16

Denomination: Charismatic

Jesus' Grand Finale

Contributed by Jim Nicodem on Jul 22, 2009

An eight-point message on the importance and relevance of Jesus’ ascension.

INTRO: An American tourist was visiting England on his summer vacation. -As the 4th of July approached, he wondered how the British would celebrate America’s Independence Day. -So, he asked one of his tour guides: Does England have a 4th of July? (2X) -You can imagine the tour guide’s sarcastic ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Putting Away Sin Series

Contributed by Rickey Bennett on Aug 18, 2009

We put away sin by fixing our thoughts on Christ.

INTRODUCTION Please turn in your Bibles to Colossians 3:11 as we continue our way through this letter. The question we’ll address today is how do we make progress in godliness? Growing in godliness involves two things: putting away sin and putting on righteousness; not doing the things God ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-11

Denomination: *other

Putting On Christ Series

Contributed by Rickey Bennett on Aug 19, 2009

Put on Christ is so that people can see Christ in us and give glory to him and his saving work on the cross.

INTRODUCTION Please turn in your Bibles to Colossians 3:1-11. Last week we examined verses 1-11 of this chapter which have to do with putting away or putting to death sin in our lives. This is something that we’ll want to do and that we’re called to do if we’ve really been raised to life with ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-11

Denomination: *other

What About Predestination? Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on May 25, 2008

If you’ve been a Christian any length of time at all, you’ve heard the term “predestination”. What is predestination and what does mean? What about free will? How does it all fit together? Let’s see if we can sort this out, shall we?

What About Predestination? Ephesians 1:11 And, it is a subject that has come up in our discussions several times lately. As I was preparing for our time together today, it seemed as though God was prodding me to delve into this in order to help settle the confusion and put your hearts at ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Staying In My Lane

Contributed by Michael Karpf on Nov 30, 2013

The word of faith/prosperity gospel is an abominable heresy that makes you a little god who can decree and declare the heavens open and do whatever you want. It totally disregards the sovereignty and lordship of God.

STAYING IN MY LANE Various Scriptures A few weeks ago, I read a post by Albert Mohler. Dr. Mohler is President of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. On his updates, he posted an article entitled ‘Staying in his Lane—Joel Osteen’s Gospel of Affirmation without salvation. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23

Denomination: Evangelical Free

David's Penitential Prayer

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Feb 11, 2010

PART OF A BIBLE STUDY ON THE PSALMS

DAVID’S PENITENTIAL PRAYER PSALM 51 INTRODUCTION: WHEN WE STARTED THIS STUDY I TOLD YOU THAT THERE WERE FIVE MAIN CLASSIFICATIONS OF PSALMS. WITHIN SOME OF THESE CATAGORIES THERE CAN BE SOME SUB-CATAGORIES. WITHIN THE PSALMS OF LAMENT, WE FIND ONE SUCH SUB-CATEGORY CALLED THE PENITENTIAL ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

"Loved To The Uttermost"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Mar 23, 2010

Even while we were helpless, sinful, enemies, Christ died for us.

“For while we were still helpless, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. 7 For one will hardly die for a righteous man; though perhaps for the good man someone would dare even to die. 8 But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. 9 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-11

Denomination: Orthodox

Say It Loud Say It Clear

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 25, 2018

A study in the book of Deuteronomy 27: 1 – 26

Deuteronomy 27: 1 – 26 Say it loud say it clear 27 Now Moses, with the elders of Israel, commanded the people, saying: “Keep all the commandments which I command you today. 2 And it shall be, on the day when you cross over the Jordan to the land which the LORD your God is giving you, that you ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

2 Thessalonians 2

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 3, 2016

Concern and Comfort

2 Thessalonians 2 - Concern & Comfort - 7/17/16 Turn with me to the book of 2 Thessalonians, chapter 2.  We’ve been looking at the book of 2 Thessalonians, which is a letter from the Apostle Paul to Christians in a town in Greece called Thessalonica.  It’s a town that is still in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Road To Redemption Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 8, 2015

1) The Redeemer (Ephesians 1:6b), 2) The Redeemed (Ephesians 1:7a) , 3) The Redemption Price (Ephesians 1:7b), 4) The Results (Ephesians 1:7c-9a), and 5) The Reason (Ephesians 1:9b-10).

A common tactic among ISIS insurgents is the practice of taking hostages for ransom. They seize journalist, soldiers or people that identify with their enemy, like Christians, for the purpose of receiving a ransom from their host nation. If the host countries cannot extract their citizens by force, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:6-10

Denomination: Other

The Substitutionary Sacrifice Of The Perfect Lamb

Contributed by Sakhiwo Ntshiqa on Apr 1, 2018

Christ Jesus the the Lamb of God sacrificed for the sin of sinners once for all.

A. Introduction and Background • The Book Hebrews is regarded by many scholars as the most difficult in the NT. • It is a very Jewish sermon that describes sacrifices, altars and priestly matters. • I in fact say Sermon because some theologians have suggested that the literary form of this Book is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:1-18

Denomination: Baptist