Sermons on Plan For Salvation:

Exceeding Expectations Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jun 16, 2023

Jesus said that our righteousness must exceed that of the scribes and Pharisees. This means that He wants us to exceed the spiritual expectations prescribed by the Law; as we are to strive for excellence in our walk with God.

I have entitled our message, “Exceeding Expectations,” and I want to begin by sharing a true story. A contractor in Mexico was hired to build a Catholic Church, but he used cheap materials in order to make more money. He reasoned that the quality of the materials did not matter, so long as the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-22

Denomination: Baptist

Giving Generously Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jul 2, 2023

When we give with thanksgiving in our hearts and with faith that the Lord will provide us with our basic needs such an act is truly a sweet aroma unto the Lord!

Generous Giving Philippians 4:10-20 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Sitting in a dark dreary prison for five years, chained to a Praetorian Guard, totally reliant on others for the necessities of life and yet still have an attitude of unspeakable joy, would require an ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

When The Mirror Is Too Close

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 9, 2023

When Paul switches from them to us

- Read Romans 2 Last week we sought to address the question, “What happened to America”, What happened to my country. I believe most of us can admit that the second part of Romans 1 is a pretty fair description of what America looks like today. Look there again at Romans 1:28. - Read Romans ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Basis Of Our Justification

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 12, 2023

The basis of our Justification - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: • One man’s failure brought mankind’s fall (vs 12-14) • One man’s fix bought mankind’s favour (vs 15-21) SERMON BODY ill: • I have a list of opposites, • I will give you a word and collectively shout out the opposite. • Happy x sad • Above x below • Broad x narrow • Ability x ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:11-21

Denomination: Brethren

For Posterity

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 16, 2021

Our Founding Fathers left us a great gift. What are we leaving our posterity?

1 Peter 1:10-12 (ESV) 10 Concerning this salvation, the prophets who prophesied about the grace that was to be yours searched and inquired carefully, 11 inquiring what person or time the Spirit of Christ in them was indicating when he predicted the sufferings of Christ and the subsequent glories. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:10-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hell

Contributed by Lee Houston on Jun 25, 2021

I am going to talk about what Jesus said of hell, and the wrong beliefs that some have about it. I do this not to frighten anyone but as information that may be useful in some witnessing opportunities.

Hell Scripture: Luke 16:19-31, Matthew 5:29 Summary: I am going to talk about what Jesus said of hell and the wrong beliefs that some have about it. I do this not to frighten anyone but as information may be useful in some witnessing opportunities. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31, Matthew 5:29

Grateful One

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jul 3, 2021

From the story of the ten lepers we learn how important it is to seek spiritual healing and to take the time to praise He who has given us every spiritual blessing imaginable!

Grateful One Luke 17:11-19 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 “Now on his way to Jerusalem, Jesus traveled along the border between Samaria and Galilee.” (Verse 11) The first thing we learn in Jesus’ healing of the ten lepers is that it occurs while He is heading to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

People Let Me Tell You About My Best Friend

Contributed by Charles Jones on Jul 4, 2021

There are friends who pretend to be friends, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.

PEOPLE LET ME TELL YOU ABOUT MY BEST FRIEND PROVERBS 18:24 The RSV reads, “There are friends who pretend to be friends, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.” This presents a contrast between fair-weather friends and those who are loyal through thick and thin. Proverbs ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

An New Focus Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jul 4, 2021

Because of Easter we have a new focus in our lives, something to live for. That focus is shaped by our worldview, witness and works.

EASTER – A NEW FOCUS When Cynthia Manley realized she had only twenty minutes left to live, she figured the best thing she could do with the time she had left was to send text messages to her two daughters. Her one daughter, Alanna, was a student at Seattle University. She texted, “Stay strong and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:11-15

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Be A Barnabas - Be A Bridge Builder

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Jul 5, 2021

a narrative message about the ministry of Barnabas - and how we can all be a Barnabas!

“Be a Barnabas - be a Bridge Builder.” Subject; What role did Barnabas play in the ministry of the early church? Complement: he reached out and recruited Saul and partnered with him in the mission. Preaching idea: Be a Barnabas! Text: Acts 11:19-26 19 Now those who had been scattered by the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-26, Acts 13:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Show No Favoritism Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 19, 2021

In James 2:1-13, James tackles the age long problem of prejudice and favoritism. It is often a problem in the world and in the church. The solution to the problem is the Royal Law found in Scripture.

Introduction: A. There’s story told about a Chicago bank that once asked for a letter of recommendation on a young Bostonian who was being considered for employment. 1. The Boston investment house where the young man worked could not say enough about the young man. 2. In their letter of ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The New Creation Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Jul 29, 2021

A heavily edited sermon from the series, "The Return of the King" available on Sermon Central, we look at the biblical prophecies regarding the return of our King Jesus

Return of the King: Week 6 The New Creation Scripture Revelation 21-22 This morning we are going to finish up our look to the future. This subject is important for us because Jesus told us He will return, and what His return will be like. I would encourage you to go back and listen to the ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Dependent Warrior

Contributed by John Oscar on Jul 29, 2021

Father's Day Message explaining the mindset men will need to have in these last days before the return of Jesus.

Dependent Warrior CCCAG, Father’s Day 2021 Scripture: Joshua 1: 1-9 Introductions- What woman really want A while back, I was working a shift in the ER, and we had one of those rare moments where we had no patients. What made it even more unusual was that I was the only male working in the ER ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Let Me Remind You

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Aug 8, 2021

Reminders, we all need them. The main reason we need reminders is because we're forgetful. A synonym for remind is to jog the memory. That's what we need at times. Reminders were given in the bible. Let's take a look.

LET ME REMIND YOU Reminders, we all need them. The main reason we need reminders is because we're forgetful. We have so many things to remember and focus on it's easy to be forgetful. If something isn't part of our daily routine we can tend to forget to do it. Sometimes it only takes a ...read more

Scripture: John 14:25-26, 1 Corinthians 15:1-20, Galatians 1:6-7, 2 Timothy 1:5-9, 2 Peter 1:12-15, Titus 3:1-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Am The Way, The Truth, And The Life Series

Contributed by Stephen Weatherby on Aug 16, 2021

I Am the Way, the Truth, and the Life

We have spent this summer working our way through the Gospel of John to study the words of Jesus, as he walked around Israel speaking to the crowds, performing miracles, and teaching in parables. People were following him around everywhere, everyone wanted to know who he is. Who is this man who ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ