Sermons on Preaching Holiness:

When Sin Entered In-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 7, 2010

1 of 7. Genesis chapter 3 precisely documents the original appearance of sin. What is significant about the entrance of sin? 21 considerations regarding the entrance of sin. Sin entered in with ...

WHEN SIN ENTERED IN-I—Genesis 3:1-24 Attention: “Sin is any personal lack of conformity to the moral character of God, or the law of God. Then sin is a disposition of the heart, it is a bent.”....“It is...any violation of the character or law of God, the moral character or the law of God.”.... ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Kind Of People God Uses Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Dec 20, 2010

The 144,000 demonstrate the kind of character than enables God to use us for His purposes.

I’m going to begin this morning with a quote from a well-known theologian – Charles Schultz. In one of his “Peanuts” comic strips, Charlie Brown is sitting in his bean bag chair in front of the television when his sister Sally enters the room. Sally: “I memorized the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Does Anyone Really Know What Time It Is?

Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Jan 4, 2011

You and I have a predetermined, particular amount of time – a personal amount of time. Understanding how to use it wisely is perhaps the greatest challenge we face on earth.

* Some points in this sermon have been gleamed from a message by Andy Stanley* OPEN: - start by collecting special offering - $1 dollar from every person. Have ushers collect it and bring the money up to the pulpit.(Don’t reveal the purpose of the money) OK so the way we are going to start ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How Did This World Really Come Into Existance

Contributed by Pastor Cosmos on Jan 7, 2011

This is a sermon explaning the formation of the earth with Biblical proof

Jim once asked an atheist if he had ever wrestled, even for a few moments, with the thought that maybe God does exist. "Absolutely!" the atheist said, to Jim’s surprise. "Years ago when our first child was born I almost became a believer in God. "As I looked down at that miniature-but-perfect ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Charismatic

On The Run And Searching For Water

Contributed by James May on Feb 26, 2012

Like the deer pants after water, the people of God are often hounded by adversity and the enemy of our souls. Often we find ourselves running the wrong way, becoming thirsty and dry spiritually. It's time we started running to Jesus, our only true sourc

On the Run and Searching for Water By Rev. James May I know that I’ve told this before, but I want to begin this message again by bringing to your mind the story of the lion and the gazelle that dwell on the Serengeti plains of northern Africa. Every morning in Africa a gazelle wakes up. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Messiah On Trial Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 6, 2012

Once we have honestly and objectively examined the truth about Jesus we can only come to one conclusion: He is who He said He was, the Son of God.

Messiah On Trial Text: Matt. 26:57-68 Introduction 1. Illustration: When C.S. Lewis came to Oxford University he was an atheist. He had lost his mother at nine and the rest of his life was spent in boarding schools. But had no use or belief in God. But while at Oxford he met a man who became his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:57-58

Denomination: Methodist

“saved, Delivered And Healed” I Believe, I Receive, I Am!

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Mar 7, 2012

Thousands upon thousands came to Him and received their healing and had their needs met. It didn’t matter, *where you were from,  *who you were,  *or who you knew. *there was no preferential treatment given, He treated everyone the same!

“Saved, Delivered and Healed” I believe, I receive, I am! Have you ever seen a child in a store that wanted a certain item or toy? Maybe some of you can even relate to this situation and have been the victim, or the recipient before of it. Anyways, we’ve all seen it a hundred ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Recovering From Failure Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 18, 2012

Our failures are not final with God.

Recovering From Failure Luke 22:31-34, 54-62 Rev. Brian Bill 3/18/12 People across the country tuned in this week to watch another former Illinois governor head off to prison. Seeing him shaking hands and signing autographs as the media followed his every step stirred up various feelings inside ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Cross Of Rejection... Hurting With Jesus! Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 31, 2012

As we reflect on our own experiences with personal rejection we understand and share in the suffering of Christ.

Title: The Cross of Rejection… Hurting with Jesus! Text: Mark 14:27-46 Thesis: As we reflect on our own experience with personal rejection we share in and understand the suffering of Christ. Series Key Verse: Philippians 3:10-11 I want to know Christ and experience the power of His ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:27-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rebuilding Faith - Recognizing Our Brokenness - #1 Series

Contributed by Michael R. Hodge on Apr 5, 2012

This series focuses on three key steps in the book of Nehemiah that will help us to "Rebuild Faith". It moves from recognizing our failures to defending our resolution - all using the letters R.E.B.U.I.L.D. Each message is set up as a leader guide for a

OPENING CONVERSATION As we begin this new series together entitled, “Rebuilding Faith”, I want to invite you to share with the group something that you’ve had to REBUILD in your lifetime. Maybe it was a room in your house, a school project gone wrong, or even a relationship. What comes to mind when ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Promise Of Eternal Life Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 3, 2011

If you're saved by the Savior, you'll be safe with the Savior.

The Promise of Eternal Life 1 John 5:11-13 Rev. Brian Bill 7/3/11 At a recent televised awards ceremony on BET, the individual announcing the winner mistakenly gave the wrong name. Things immediately became very awkward. Apparently the electronic tablet she was reading from said something ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

Our Part In The Family Tree Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jul 4, 2011

Matthew's genealogy of Jesus shows that all of us can serve Jesus in the present regardless of our past.

I think that most of us instinctively understand the importance of beginnings in our lives. As we embark on our journey through the life of Jesus, we’ll find that His beginnings had tremendous impact on his life here on earth and a significant influence on His ministry. So we’re going ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Cost Of Freedom Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 19, 2011

Memorial Day is a day to remember the ultimate sacrifice that many men and women gave to this country and to you and me personally. But I also want us to remember another meaning behind Memorial Day which is to honor the greatest sacrifice of all time whe

“The Cost of Freedom” Slogan: "Freedom isn't free", "freedom is not free", or "freedom ain't free" is an idiom in the United States that expresses gratitude for the service of members of the military. It implicitly states that the freedoms enjoyed by many citizens in Western republics ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Like A Good Neighbor

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Jul 29, 2011

Wise people relate to their neighbors with helpfulness, peace, justice, and kindness.

Title: Like a Good Neighbor Text: Proverbs 3:27-35; 4:21 Truth: Wise people relate to their neighbors with helpfulness, peace, justice and kindness. Aim: To encourage improvement of relationships with others by the practice of Christian virtues. Life ?: What godly virtues are we to model as ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:27-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Story - Sermon 3 Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 31, 2011

Continuing looking at Genesis through the story of Joseph. Many various scriptures are used.

The Story - Part 3 September 26, 2010 Ad lib about my plans how they change over time . . . When we’re studying through The Story, we need to understand that there are two stories simultaneously taking place. There is the upper story and the lower story. The lower story is the details of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist