Sermons on Predestinate:

How To Lose Friends And Anger People Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on May 10, 2010

God prepares his people for persecution so that we will not fall away when proving that there are things in life worth dying for.

Scripture Introduction Dale Carnegie pioneered work in public speaking and was famous for helping others become successful. In 1936 he published How to Win Friends and Influence People; since then it has sold more than 15 million copies. Two of his most famous maxims are, “Believe that you ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Challenge To Churchwide Commitment

Contributed by Donnie Martin on May 12, 2010

This message is basically a message of exhortation for the members of the local church to wholly commit themselves to God in three areas of their lives.

A Challenge To Churchwide Commitment Text: Ps. 37:5; Prov. 3:5-6 Intro: Though the word commitment does not appear in the Bible, the ideas which the word conveys, are found there numerous times. The verses that we’ve just read are two examples of the idea of commitment found in the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:5

Denomination: Baptist

Heaven And Hell According To The Bible

Contributed by John A. Peck on Nov 7, 2009

Heaven and Hell in the Afterlife according to the Bible.

Heaven and Hell Sermon for Sun. Nov. 1, 2009 Gospel Reading: Luke 16:19-31 Heaven and Hell according to the Bible Today’s Gospel is the parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus and each receiving a foretaste of their life to come at the Resurrection. The Rich Man is still ordering others around ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Orthodox

I Want To Know Christ Series

Contributed by Steven Buhr on Nov 12, 2009

Jesus is Lord, and I want to know Him, more and more every day. What about you?

We’ve been moving through the book of Philippians and are halfway through the letter now. Paul writes this letter while in prison for spreading the good news of Jesus Christ. I’d like us to watch a short clip of Paul as he addresses the church. Watch and listen to him as he reminds us of Who it is ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Love, Love, Love Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 3, 2010

1- The charge of love 2- The creator of love 3- The crown of love

INTRO.- ILL.- Someone wrote: If you love something, set it free. If it comes back, it was and always will be yours. If it never returns, it was never yours to begin with. If it just sits in your living room and messes up your stuff, eats your food, uses your telephone, takes your money and never ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"The Mark Of Christ"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Aug 18, 2010

Christ marks you as His own with the Holy Spirit, consequently, we 1. Care, 2. We Bear, 3. We Share

“The Mark of Christ” August 22, 2010 11 In him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will, 12 in order that we, who were the first to put our hope in Christ, might be for the praise of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-27

Denomination: Holiness

The Cost And Benefits Of Discipleship

Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Aug 25, 2010

A disciple is not simply one who merely changes moral behavior in regards to the teachings of Jesus Christ, but in response to God’s work in him or her seeks a fundamental shift toward the ethics of Jesus Christ in every way.

Sept 5, 2010 The Cost and Benefits of Discipleship Grace mercy and peace from God the father and Christ Jesus our Lord. The text for this sermon is Luke 14:25-27, 33 Let’s read it again. The Cost of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus Loves The Church

Contributed by David Scudder on Sep 13, 2010

I have met a lot of people who tell me that they believe in God, but they don't believe in organized religion. In other words, they don't care about going to church. Why does Christ love the church, or in our case, why does Christ love Bethel?

Purpose: To describe Christ's intimate connection with the local church. Aim: I want the listener to have an exalted view of the church. INTRODUCTION: I have met a lot of people who tell me that they believe in God, but they don't believe in organized religion. In other words, they don't care ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

In His Steps

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Aug 21, 2009

Expository sermon based on 1 Peter 2:21-25. Offers three portraits of Jesus: our standard, our substitute, and our shepherd. PowerPoint avialble if you e-mail me.

In His Steps Scott R. Bayles, preacher First Christian Church, Rosiclare, Illinois In 1896, a man by the name of Charles M. Sheldon penned the words of what has become a classic, inspirational and best-selling novel—In His Steps. In this book, Sheldon retells one of the serial sermon stories he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21-25

Denomination: Christian Church

Every Spiritual Blessing Pt.1 Series

Contributed by David Mcallan on Jun 30, 2008

Our position as Christians is not something we ourselves have given to ourselves, it has been given by God

Intro A man who had been a drunkard in the slums of Chicago for many years came to a mission one night. He heard the message, ate the meal, and went to bed. That was his last night on earth. He died poverty-stricken and friendless, never to see another day. What he did not know was that he had an ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Abc's Of Gratitude"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Nov 19, 2010

Four things that will help us grow in gratitude.

“The ABC's of Gratitude” November 21, 2010 Romans 1:8-25 8 First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith is being reported all over the world. 9 God, whom I serve in my spirit in preaching the gospel of his Son, is my witness how constantly I remember ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8-25

Denomination: Holiness

The Nepotism Of Caiaphas

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010

The Nepotism of Caiaphas (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: John chapter 11 verses Ill: • Many years ago a young man from an distinguished family; • Applied to a renowned bank for employment. • The bank wrote to one of the references given by the young man; • And he received this reply. • “We simply cannot ...read more

Scripture: John 11:39-53

Denomination: Brethren

Article 5. Divine Providence Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jun 25, 2009

This sermon unpacks the doctrine of Gods divine providence from the scriptures and its application to all areas of the creation and the creature.

ARTICLE 5: DIVINE PROVIDENCE DIVINE PROVIDENCE IN A NUTSHELL IS: THE CONTINUOUS ACTIVITY OF GOD IN HIS CREATION BY WHICH HE PRESERVES AND GOVERNS ALL THINGS. • WAYNE GRUDEM STATES WE MAY DEFINE GODS PROVIDENCE AS FOLLOWS: GOD IS CONTINUALLY INVOLVED WITH ALL CREATED THINGS IN SUCH A WAY ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:3

Denomination: Baptist

My Brother's Keeper

Contributed by Rev. Mario Gonzalez on Oct 16, 2010

The question asked of God by Cain in Genesis was, "Am I my brother's keeper?" The unstated answer was yes. Apostasy is not just a theological departure, but a state of being promoted by our thinking and actions. Our responsibility is to identify it and re

My Brother’s Keeper By Rev. Mario Gonzalez [Slide 1] [Slide 2] I. Scripture: Hebrews 3:12 “See to it, brothers, that none of you has a sinful, unbelieving heart that turns away from the living God.” II. Prayer III. Introduction Talk about the condition of the football player ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Eternal Security

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Oct 18, 2010

Notice that Assurance of Salvation is not the same as Eternal Security. Every believer is Eternally secure, unfortunately many do not have assurance of that truth.

Johnny Palmer Jr. Intro: Notice that Assurance of Salvation is not the same as Eternal Security. Every believer is eternally secure but not all have assurance that they are eternally secure. Eternal Security means that once a person is truly saved, they will remain saved eternally. I. First, the ...read more

Scripture: John 5:24

Denomination: Baptist