Sermons on Power To Become:

How Can I Get In?

Contributed by Clint Shrum on Jun 16, 2007

Answering the call to salvation and service. What it takes to get in the will of God

HOW CAN I GET IN John 3:1-8 Intro: In reading the previous chapter we find that Jesus has just started his earthly ministry. He is about 30 years of age and is at Cana of Galilee. This is the place where Jesus turned the water into wine and manifested His glory before His disciples and they ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Csi: Believers Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jun 22, 2007

At look at life before and after Christ

What we were before Christ... 1. We were DISTANT (v. 12a) 2. We were DISCONNECTED (v. 12b) 3. We were DOOMED (v. 12c) A. We had no hope. B. We had no God. What we are after Christ... 1. We are CLOSE (v. 13) 2. We are CONNECTED (v. 14-18) A. Christ tore down the barriers between man and God ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Baptist

Transformers, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jun 22, 2007

The internal transformation produced by salvation

2 Corinthians 3:18 2 Corinthians 5:17 Characteristics of those not transformed: 1. They are ineffective (v. 17b) 2. They are ignorant (v. 18a) 3. They are isolated (v. 18b) 4. They are indulgent (v. 19) What happens internally when we experience salvation? 1. When we are transformed, we set ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

Transformers, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jun 22, 2007

The external change salvation brings

We will live three kinds of lives that will externally reveal our salvation... 1. We will live an HONEST life (4:25) A. We must lecture the truth (Zechariah 8:16). B. We must love the truth. C. We must live the truth. Psalm 101:7 2. We will live a HARMONIOUS life (4:26-27) A. We need to know the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Sin

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jul 17, 2007

There is an old saying that says, “A loving God wouldn’t send anyone to hell.” That is a true statement. But what we forget is that God does not send us to hell - - we send ourselves. Audio will be at www.sermonlist.com

As humans, we tend to take the truth of God and wrap it around what we are comfortable with, thereby ending up with a comfortable untruth. There was a little boy explaining things to his younger sister. He said, “Jesus’ job was to die for us because we sin. Our job is to sin to make His death ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:17

Denomination: *other

What To Do When You Try To Cover Up

Contributed by Brenda Jones on Jul 20, 2007

Repentance is better than guilt

WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU TRY TO COVER UP A COVER UP (PSALM 51) Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to the sight, O Lord my strength and my redeemer. Today we’re going to look at a story about a man of God who "messed up" in a big major way. He committed sins that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

A Reality Check

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 24, 2007

Looks at the importance of being saved, and at our mission as Christians to witness.

A REALITY CHECK Earlier this month, the news came out about congressman Mark Foley. Since the news came out and Congressman Foley resigned, the Republicans have been trying to explain that Foley was just one man, and that he is not representative of the party. The Democrats have been rejoicing ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:9-27

Denomination: Baptist

Why I Am A Christian

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 24, 2007

Looks at the reason to become a believer & the responsibilities that go with it. Expanded outline.

WHY AM I A CHRISTIAN Why am I a Christian? Why do I love Jesus? There are many things I could tell you about how I came to faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. I am sure the Lord used many things and people in your life to cause you to come to know Him. 1. Material blessings - Some people come ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-19

Denomination: Baptist

Yet Now There Is Hope

Contributed by Greg Irby on Aug 5, 2007

Israel had sinned and in failing to separate from the people of the land. the actions of Ezra as he faced this problem is an example for us to follow today.

YET NOW THERE IS HOPE Ezra 10 Text: Ezra 10:2 Ezra 10:2 And Shechaniah the son of Jehiel, one of the sons of Elam, answered and said unto Ezra, We have trespassed against our God, and have taken strange wives of the people of the land: yet now there is hope in Israel concerning this thing. ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 10:1-40

Denomination: Baptist

What Will You Do With Jesus

Contributed by Clint Shrum on Jan 9, 2007

The biggest decision a person will ever make in their life is whether or not they will accept Jesus as their Saviour

WHAT WILL YOU DO WITH JESUS Mark 15:8-13 Intro: In this chapter we find Jesus has been delivered to Pilate. It is the Feast of the Passover and the custom of the Jews was to release a prisoner of whomsoever they desired. Here Pilate is faced with a decision they will change the course of all ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:8-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sin, Stones, And Forgiveness

Contributed by James Chandler on Jan 11, 2007

It is not a question of IF we have sin in our lives, but how we deal with sin in our lives. In John 8, we see how Jesus helped an adulterous woman deal with the sin in her life, and he will do the same for you and me.

Can you imagine being in Time’s Square in New York City, and there on the jumbo-tron screen was every sin you have ever committed being displayed for all to see? How horrible would that be? How humiliating would that be? We all know we have sin in our life, we just don’t want everyone else to ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Wants A Glass?

Contributed by Carmen Trevino on Jan 13, 2007

Everything in the natural world only satisfies us temporarily.Drink from a new cup that will satisfy you forever.

Ex. I remember when I started school for the first time. I couldn’t wait to go to school. I remember thinking- I am going to get to have homework and everything! It’s going to be great! So I went to school and everything was cool, but pretty soon school wasn’t all that I thought it was cracked up ...read more

Scripture: John 4:13-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

As Far As The East Is From The West

Contributed by Clarence Roberts Jr. on Jan 24, 2007

God has promised to separate us from our sins.

As far as the East is from the West Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The Bible tells us in Romans 3:23 that; “… all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God…” None is righteous, no not one according to the Apostle Paul. But isn’t it wonderful to know that we serve ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:10-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christian Identity I Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 29, 2007

Exposition of 1 Peter 2:4-5

Text: 1 Peter 2:4-5 Title: Christian Identity I Date/Place: LSCC, 7/10/05, AM I. INTRODUCTION A. Opening illustration: State of Maine 2000 census statistics B. Background to passage: Coming off of his exhortation to desire the Word, specifically the statement about their tasting of the goodness ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Our Way

Contributed by Chris Stevens on Feb 10, 2007

Finding our way through life can be difficult, unless we have someone to light our way for us.

Finding our way through life we have many tools: • On the road: o Road Signs o Maps o Ask for directions o Directions from officials • Raising children: o Handbooks by the experts o Advice from “parents” and “grand-parents” o Our kids.  o Those who don’t have children The “old time” cars ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ