Sermons on Power Over Death:

God's Love - God's Propitiation

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Mar 15, 2015

Encouragement to remind us that by God's grace, Jesus paid the full price for our sins. We owe nothing but to come to Him through faith and repentance to have eternal life.

I FOUND A QUOTE BY DANIEL WEBSTER, ON THE SPIRIT OF GOODNESS, WHERE HE SAID, “REAL GOODNESS DOES NOT ATTACH ITSELF MERELY TO THIS LIFE – IT POINTS TO ANOTHER WORLD. POLITICAL OR PROFESSIONAL REPUTATION CANNOT LAST FOREVER, BUT A CONSCIENCE VOID OF OFFENCE BEFORE GOD AND MAN IS AN ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21

Denomination: Free Methodist

Forgiveness--> Love--> Faith--> Obedience--> Teaching--> Fellowship W/ God

Contributed by David Leach on May 20, 2015

Forgiveness results in love for God, resulting in faith towards God, resulting in wanting to obey God, resulting in receptivity to the deeper teachings of God, resulting in unbroken fellowship with God.

Forgiveness--> Love--> Faith--> Obedience--> Teaching--> Fellowship with God If we wrongly think we didn’t need much of God’s forgiveness we won’t love God very much. As a result our faith will be weak; we won’t want to obey Him and our knowledge of the deeper teachings of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Do You Value?

Contributed by Dr. David Wesner on Jun 1, 2015

There are two kinds of wisdom: Wisdom of the world and Wisdom of the Kingdom of God.

1st Corinthians 1:27 But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. 28 He chose the lowly things of this world and the despised things--and the things that are not--to nullify the things that are, 29 so that no one may ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:27

Denomination: Charismatic

Are You Worth Your Salt?

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 3, 2015

3 ways that a Christian can lose their saltiness (Outline and material adapted from Yves I-Bing Cheng at: http://www.meetingwithchrist.com/E023%20You%20are%20the%20salt%20of%20the%20earth%20(2)%20-%20Mt%205(13).htm)

HoHum: Have the children come up front and do Children’s Minute (http://www.sermons4kids.com/pass-the-salt.html) Need a shaker of salt, a brightly colored shirt, a leather belt, and a plastic toy What is this? (Show shaker of salt) Salt makes food more savory, makes it taste better, not so ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

“becoming Kingdom People” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 9, 2015

In the confession of Peter, we learn how Christ calls us to tell others the way to enter the kingdom.

Our passage is well known to many of you. We read here about Peter’s confession of faith that Christ is the Messiah and our Lord’s declaration about how He will build His church. Let’s see what we can learn about becoming kingdom people as followers of Christ from this passage. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From Paul's Salutations

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Nov 18, 2015

It is most amazing to me how the apostle Paul opens his letters to the churches. This sermon concentrates on the salutation used in the letter to the Colossians and provides insight into how we could or should interact with each other. Praise be to God!

Colossians 1:1-13 “1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, 2 to God’s holy people in Colossae, the faithful brothers and sisters in Christ: Grace and peace to you from God our Father.” “3 We always thank God, the Father of our Lord ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-4

Denomination: Nazarene

The Gospel: Rights Of Sonship Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Nov 18, 2015

The passage of Galatians 3:26-4:7 is about Sonship. We find here about the tremendous privilege of Sonship that comes with faith in Christ. We became Sons of God when we trusted Christ as savior. We actually become a child of the king.

When you look at the coaching career of the winningest coach in division 1 basketball, Bobby Knight you see he has coached some pretty impressive players. He has coached Isaih Thomas, Michael Jordan (on the Olympic team) and other very notable players. Which one do you suppose was his favorite to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God Directs Our Lives Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 1, 2016

God assures Saul in 3 areas of his concerns - the lost donkeys, his material needs, and his new challenge as king-to-be. God cares for our troubles, our needs and our ministry.

1 Sam 10:1-8 GOD DIRECTS OUR LIVES ES 31 Jan 15 1537 We saw last week how God prepares a king for Israel. • He led Saul to Samuel, and prepares Samuel to anoint him king. • The two met because God made it happen. God did it out of compassion for Israel, to prepare them a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 10:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Encouraging Young Pastors Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Mar 2, 2016

This shows how Paul encouraged young Pastor Timothy who was apparently afraid of the responsibilities of his task. He did this by showing that he had confidence in him, as did his friends and the Lord.

PASSING CHRISTIANITY DOWNAN EXPOSITION OF FIRST TIMOTHY Copyright 2004 by Bob Marcaurelle freesermons@homeorchurchbiblestudy.com Sermon 3 ENCOURAGING YOUNG PREACHERS (1: 2, 18-19a) “To Timothy my true son in the faith, Grace and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

Be A Mighty Warrior Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 20, 2015

To be a mighty warrior for God, Gideon needs to overcome his disappointment with God and his doubts in God.

Judges 6:1-24, 33-40 Israel did evil in the sight of God, again. They worshipped the false gods of the Amorites (6:10) and were greatly oppressed by their enemies. • The Midianites, the Amalekites and other Eastern nations came against Israel in big numbers, like swarms of ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-24, Judges 6:33-40

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Give Thanks To God

Contributed by Craig Condon on Aug 24, 2015

Jesus invites us to take part in his feast for the soul. He urges us to eat until we are full. Only he can satisfy our deepest hunger-the quest for eternal fellowship with him. Our main purpose in life is to get spiritual nourishment and eternal life.

A country preacher decided to skip services one Sunday morning to spend the day hiking in the wilderness. Rounding a sharp bend in the trail, he collided with a bear and was sent tumbling down a steep grade. He landed on a rock and broke both legs. With the ferocious bear charging at him from a ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 26:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

A Christian Is... A Friend Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 27, 2015

A Christian is a friend of Jesus (Material adapted from Bob Tinsky's book, A Christian Is... God's Answer to Man's Question, chapter 6, pgs. 91-98)

HoHum: A true friend is someone who thinks that you are a good egg even though he knows that you are slightly cracked- Bernard Meltzer WBTU: I had several friends when I was in grade school. We played Monopoly, fished in the pond, played hide and seek in the cornfields and woods, terrorized the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Do You Look For In A Best Friend

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Sep 3, 2015

Friendship is a very personal relationship. • And by coming to church you can work on those friendships

What do you look for in a best friend? • Most people would agree that, • A best friend is someone that you can share your most intimate, and deep secrets. • Things that you would never share with the rest of the world. • Someone that you turn to when you are hurt, ...read more

Scripture: James 3:17-18

Denomination: Christian Church

United In Purpose Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 12, 2015

Fulfilling God's purpose requires our response, our involvement, our faith and our unity.

Joshua was called to succeed Moses and lead the people of God into the Promised Land. • His task would require him to rally the people together and fight their way into Canaan. • This, of course, would not be easy and Joshua felt it. God came to assure him. God made TWO emphasis: (1) ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:10-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Opening Scene Of The Last Supper Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 7, 2014

A sermon about Jesus washing his disciples' feet (Material adapted from James E. Smith's book, The Longest Night in the Bible, and outline at: http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/you-want-me-to-do-what-joe-friend-sermon-on-christian-disciplines-11827)

HoHum: Dave Thomas said: “I got my MBA long before my GED. I even have a photograph of me in my MBA graduation outfit; a snazzy knee length work apron. I guarantee you that I’m the only founder among America’s big companies whose picture in the corporate annual report shows him ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ