Sermons on Permits:

Amazing Grace Series

Contributed by Mark Johns on Sep 15, 2001

God’s Grace doesn’t come without an obligation on our part. We must Believe(have faith) and act upon that faith (obey the Gospel), etc.

AMAZING GRACE - Titus 2:11-2; Ephesians 2:5 BUT GRACE DOES NOT: 1. CIRCUMVENT JESUS CHRIST John 1:17; Eph. 1:7; I Cor. 1:4; Luke 6:46 2. IGNORE THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST Acts 20:24,32; Col. 1:5-6; Acts 11:19-23 3. PERMIT ACCESS APART FROM FAITH Rom. 5:1-2; Eph. 2:8-9; Rom. 3:24-25 4. RULE ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:5, Titus 2:11-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Bitterness Battle (Mid Week Series) By: Dr. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Jan 11, 2005

There’s never a right time to do the wrong thing. Holding on to bitterness is one of those many wrongs thing we do. Most never admitt it’s devastation until it’s too late. Let’s examine this together!

Introduction We all have a lot to be bitter about. Failed expectations; battered relationships; dashed hopes; soured friendships and the list goes on! What does this tell us. More than we are willing to admit. i.e. How destructive these circumstances can be when left unchecked and unresolved in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

When The Roll Is Called Down Here

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 8, 2013

Rolls reflect association. Membership in the Body of Christ is essential for eternal joys.

“I commend to you our sister Phoebe, a servant of the church at Cenchreae, that you may welcome her in the Lord in a way worthy of the saints, and help her in whatever she may need from you, for she has been a patron of many and of myself as well. “Greet Prisca and Aquila, my fellow ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Goal Attainment Series

Contributed by John Mccormack on Jan 18, 2013

VISION IS A NECESSARY COMPONENT OF GOAL ATTAINMENT.

GOAL ATTAINMENT PART 5 OF 5 INTRODUCTION: VISION IS A NECESSARY COMPONENT OF GOAL ATTAINMENT. SPIRITUAL INSIGHT: READ PHILIPPIANS 3:14. PAUL EXPRESSED HIS GOAL ATTAINMENT IN THIS VERSE. AMPLIFIED BIBLE: “WHERE THERE IS NO VISION (NO REDEMPTIVE RELATIONS OF GOD), THE PEOPLE PERISH: BUT ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:14

Denomination: Baptist

Sins Of Omission Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 23, 2009

While we are careful to avoid doing what is wrong, we often neglect doing what is right.

JAMES 4:17 SINS OF OMISSION ”Whoever knows the right thing to do and fails to do it, for him it is sin.” It is one thing to be ignorant of what is expected and to thus offend; it is quite another thing to know what is right and yet fail to do it. We evangelical Christians are familiar with the ...read more

Scripture: James 4:17

Denomination: Baptist

God Of Regeneration -Part 1 Series

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Jan 3, 2013

At this New Year time to worship the Almighty for His unique quality of RENEWING things.

GOD OF REGENERATION-PART I First things first. What is the chief and highest end of man? Let the revered Christian Book namely the Westminster catechism give the answer. Man’s chief and highest end is to glorify (worship) God, and fully to enjoy him forever. When ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:32-33

Denomination: *other

Countdown To War Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 25, 2011

The four horsemen - war, slaughter, famine, death and pestilence - have accompanied humanity since the dawn of time; they remind us of our sin, and God's judgment, and his ultimate control over all of history.

When I mapped out this year’s preaching schedule I did not - repeat NOT - know that war with Iraq would begin the week the seals on the scroll detailing the fate of the world would be opened and the four horsemen let loose. And I’m not egotistical enough to think that God arranged the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Marriage And Divorce Questions Answered Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 13, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Mark 10: 1 – 12

Mark 10: 1 – 12 Marriage and Divorce Questions Answered Then He arose from there and came to the region of Judea by the other side of the Jordan. And multitudes gathered to Him again, and as He was accustomed, He taught them again. 2 The Pharisees came and asked Him, “Is it lawful for ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:1-12

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Undeserved Trials –why?

Contributed by John Bartol on Jun 1, 2013

Job was bewildered by suffering that seemed undeserved. Here we see a good man suffering, not as punishment for past sins but as proof that he would not waver in the faith. Job was on the Devils hit list, and that was a compliment to his faith. Satan tri

UNDESERVED TRIALS-WHY? Why do good people sometimes suffer greatly and evil people seem to prosper? Does it pay to be good? Does it pay to serve the Lord? We sometimes say about a very fine person who is having a hard time “ He doesn't deserve this! Or, she doesn't deserve this!” ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Leaving The Principles Of The Doctrine

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jun 22, 2020

The context of this verse suggests that we are to leave the principles of Christ's doctrines by building upward from the foundation and not forsaking it.

“Leaving the Principles of the Doctrine” By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. Hebrew 6:1-3 “Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God, Of the doctrine of baptisms, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:1-3, 1 Corinthians 3:10

Denomination: Apostolic

My Month Of Walking In Grace

Contributed by Pastor Amos Dele Dada on Mar 25, 2020

It is with great joy and delight that I welcome you to our month of walking in grace! Anytime the word grace is mentioned it elicits some joy deep in my heart

It is with great joy and delight that I welcome you to our month of walking in grace! Anytime the word grace is mentioned it elicits some joy deep in my heart. It soothes my heart, my soul is thrilled, it is like me wearing an expensive garment that someone has just given to me! I believe that is ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:9-10, Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Hope That Is Within Us Purifies Us – 1john 3:2-3 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 6, 2022

The coming (Rapture) of the Lord Jesus Christ is our hope. Do you have this hope? It grows from reading the bible and meditating on the Person and work of the Lord, and learning about heaven. Our future state when we shall see Jesus.

THE HOPE THAT IS WITHIN US PURIFIES US – 1John 3:2-3 1John 3 v 2 Beloved, now we are children of God, and it has not appeared as yet what we shall be. We know that when He appears, we shall be like Him because we shall see Him just as He is. 1John 3 v 3 Everyone who has this hope fixed on Him ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:2-3, 2 Timothy 1:12, 2 Corinthians 12:4-7, 1 Corinthians 2:9-10, 2 Corinthians 5:6-8, Titus 2:11-14, 2 Corinthians 5:9, Colossians 1:27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Road Of Repentance. Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 2, 2021

Change is the essence of repentance. It is to stop doing what you are doing that is not making you an effective Christ-pleasing Christian, and to start doing what does make you that kind of Christian.

For decades the American people have been lulled into complacency by hearing the Gallop Pole say that over 90% of Americans believe in God. This led to a false security that we were a godly nation. But now Gallop decided to get more specific, and he discovered that only 10% of Americans ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

A Life Restored Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

When non-Christians were asked what is their biggest barrier to faith, the number one answer among Americans was the following, “I have a hard time believing a good God would allow so much evil or suffering in the world.”

Today, we conclude a four-week look at one of the most interesting people in history – the man named Job. Job is a really good man. God even calls him, “…a blameless and upright man, who fears God and turns away from evil …”(Job 1:8). He’s so good in fact, that God tells Ezekiel years later: ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:7-17

Denomination: Baptist

How To Follow Jesus--Though Persecuted Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Jun 8, 2021

How we regard difficulties and persecutions will have everything to do with whether we respond positively or negatively to them. Surprising to us, the very things designed by men to destroy faith cause it to thrive, when we have a godly attitude.

Jeanie and I recently read a book with a provocative name—The Insanity of God—by the pseudonymous author Nip Ripken. Of course, the title elicits the question, what is insane about God—a question the author never directly answers, but only becomes evident upon contemplation of his message. It ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-11

Denomination: Bible Church