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These Necessary Things - Life Change Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jul 20, 2005

Salvation...Cause and Effect...The chicken and the egg. This is about how we are saved and how we should live as a result of being saved. Link included to formatted text, Powerpoint, and handout.

These Necessary Things Acts 15:28 In our last message from ch. 15 it was settled once and for all by Christ’s disciples in council: salvation is by grace alone, thru faith alone, in Christ alone…plus nothing, minus nothing…and good works have no part in our receiving of salvation. v. 11 Only 1 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:28

Denomination: Baptist

Wearing The Wrong Clothes

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Jul 23, 2005

IN THIS MESSAGE WE SEE THREE THINGS ABOUT ADAM AND EVE: I-THEIR CONDITION BEFORE THEIR SIN, II-THEIR CONSEQUENCES AFTER THEIR SIN,AND III-THEIR COVERING FOR THEIR SIN.

WEARING THE WRONG CLOTHES GENESIS 2:15-17,25-3:6-10,21 There was a little cartoon of a couple leaving church one Sunday. They had made their way around the preacher. But in this particular church, the preacher was out in the front and the couple was going around him. The man’s wife was about a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:7

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Commandment Series

Contributed by Dan Jackson on Jul 28, 2005

This final message in the Ten Commandment series looks at Jesus’ response to a question about the greatest commandment. He concludes with one word: love.

THE GREAT COMMANDMENT Matthew 22:35-40 We have explored the liberating limits of the Ten Commandments through several chapters. Now we must conclude by looking at the New Testament passage where Jesus responds to a scholar’s question, “Which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” He sums up the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:35-40, Matthew 22:34-40

Proverbial Wisdom

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 4, 2004

1- Acquitting and Condemning. 2- Money and Wisdom.

INTRO.- More quips, quotes and notes. - The only loafer who makes money these days is a baker. (and I’m not so sure about that, what with the Atkins’ diet that warns against eating bread! How ridiculous!) - Many of our modern girls have plenty of polish – on their fingernails. I Pet. 3:3-4 ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:15-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Would The Angels Say? Series

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Oct 4, 2004

Sermon 2 of 4: What would the angels say about the way we celebrate Christmas today?

Matthew 1:20-21; Luke 1:28-35; Luke 2:9-14 What Would the Angels Say? Introduction In this Christmas series, we have considered what Santa might say if He were in our services today, and last week we looked at what Satan might say if he were present. Today I want us to think about another group ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Is A Life Boat, Not A Showboat

Contributed by Martin Kim on Oct 5, 2004

The church’s primary reason for existence is to save the lost.

The Church Exists for Evangelism How does the old adage go? “The main thing is to keep the main thing, the main thing.?Can we say it together? “The main thing is to keep the main thing, the main thing.? Do you agree with this statement? For us here at the Seattle Central Korean SDA Church, as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20, Matthew 28:19

Denomination: Adventist

The Art Of Reconciliation

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 10, 2004

Sermon on the Mount - dealing with murder and reconciling relationships.

The Art of Reconciliation Matthew 5:21-26 October 12, 2004 Introduction We are knee-deep in the Sermon on the Mount as we work our way through the gospel according to Matthew. The section we look at today begins a number of individual teachings that Jesus gives regarding a number of different ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Wesleyan

"Knocked Down,not Knocked Out"

Contributed by Joseph Conrad Edpao on Nov 12, 2004

Many Christians who experience great trials in life often think that there is no hope. Here are 3 reasons why there is hope even in the midst of the most hurting trial that we experience.

INTRODUCTION: Life on earth is a test. Sounds familiar? Yes, this is a statement from Rick Warren¡¦s The Purpose Driven Life. ¡§You are always being tested. God constantly watches your response to people, problems, success, conflict, illness, disappointment, and even the weather!¡¨ We must ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Getting To Know God – Jehovah Shalom – The Lord Is Peace Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004

A Study of the names of God - Jehovah Shalom – The Lord is Peace.

Getting to Know God – Jehovah Shalom – The Lord is Peace I want to take a survey this evening. I have several pictures here. I want to find out which of these you most relate to when I mention the word peace - P-E-A-C-E. I’ve got a picture of • a guy asleep on a couch • a soldier waving the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Eliminate The Distractions

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jul 29, 2006

Are we all allowing the distractions of this world to cause us problems with our walk with Jesus Christ?

DISCLAIMER: Since there are a large amount of sermons and topics and illustrations that are posted on Sermon Central, I feel it is necessary to place this disclaimer on all of the sermons that I submit. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:13-18

Denomination: Church Of God

Faith And Healing

Contributed by William Mouser on Aug 2, 2006

Two miracles of healing show us how faith and healing relate to one another in Jesus’ ministry.

Psalm 112, Deuteronomy 15:7-11, 2 Corinthians 8:1-9,13-15, Mark 5:22-24,35b-43 Faith and healing I’m not sure how the gospel lesson for today got paired with two readings on giving. Even the Psalm for today contains the lines “ 5 A good man deals graciously and lends...” and “He has given to the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:22-43

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Divine Emancipation

Contributed by Nicholas Nettles on Aug 10, 2006

The BAttle between LAw and Grace and how we as believers dont have to stay in Bondage to Sin!!

“Divine Emancipation” Galatians 5:1 The English Language is full of Words that have been Put in Certain Categories called Parts of Speech. We have Certain Words in our Language that are known as ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1

Denomination: Baptist

"Where Is The Love?"

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Aug 20, 2006

Evangelistic sermon looking at John 3:16. Where is the love?

Where is the love? It was the American band the Black eyed peas who had the best selling hit of 2005 in the UK entitled "where is the love?" It real is the growing cry of people from all walks of life noticing the futility and horror of life not just globally but individually. More ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

How To Treat Those Who Hurt Me Series

Contributed by Mark Magee on Aug 11, 2004

Let’s understand three “MUSTS” when handling personal hurt.

“How to Treat Those who Hurt Me” Text: Matthew 18:15-17; 21-35 Mark G. Magee A. All hurt: Everyone has had someone hurt them. Physical, emotional, and verbal abuse, rejection, ignored, fired, abandoned, broken engagements, divorce, gossip, lies, insult, cussed, theft, criticism-- ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A New Hope Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 16, 2004

God was giving Jeremiah a chance to be a messenger of hope. There was to be a new covenant. But when was this covenant to take effect and who would be part of it?

OPEN: I recently ran across a “good news” “bad news” joke for preachers: Good News: You baptized four people down at the river last Sunday Bad News: You lost 2 others to the river’s current Good News: You finally found a choir director who did things your way. Bad News: The choir mutinied Good ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:31-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ