Sermons on Predestinate:

What We Cannot Do, God Can Do

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 29, 2009

If salvation depended upon living a sinless life, none of us would have a hope of reaching heaven. No Christian can claim to merit God’s mercy or grace. No saved individual can state that God was compelled to grant her life because of her goodness. We are

“Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who practice homosexuality, nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Born Again But Names Blotted Out, Because They Refuse One Small Thin

Contributed by Coz Von on Apr 25, 2014

You might die the second death should you refuse to study this entire message - but it is not my call! OK, you believe the entire Bible, and you have the truth. but without knowing you might be misinterpreting just .01% of truth, without even knowing it!

And he said, you were brought in Gods Kingdom and you emit rays of light, just like a candle. don't hide it. You have knowledge and it will set you free, but only if you don't ignore it! Don't cover it up Jesus said, you have heard the truth, let it remain in you and it will set you free Mar 4:21 ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Experience The Spirit In Baptism Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 11, 2011

Paul tells us Romans 6 that Water Baptism has a 4 step process to it immersion, submersion, emergence and living the life of a baptized saint. The symbolism of Water Baptism points to saints who have chosen to die for the Lord and then they emerge resurre

Series: Experience the Spirit Many Christians cannot define or have a very hard time defining what Christian Spiritual Maturity is or even looks like. Yet, many will say that they want to grow into spiritually mature Christians. We have learned the importance of the Bible in our spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hope Beyond Suffering Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 22, 2021

The Body of Christ needs to learn how to administer “Hope” in times of suffering, loss, crisis and trauma situations because there is hope beyond the suffering. It’s found in the living hope Jesus – who is also the anchor of our soul.

Video from BluefishTv: “Faith Tested” Sermon: Hope Beyond Suffering Question: When Bad Things Happen? Is God really in control? Is suffering from God? Why do I hurt? Thesis: The Body of Christ needs to learn how to administer “Hope” in times of suffering, loss, crisis and trauma situations ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:19-20, 1 Peter 1:1-7, 1 Peter 4:12-13, Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Depression - A Spiritual Malady

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Mar 31, 2017

The Bible is clear that the most often cause of depression and accompanying anxiety is sin that goes unconfessed and unrepented.

Depression A Spiritual Malady Sadly, an estimated 25 million Americans suffer with depression at any given time. These depressed Americans spend billions of dollars on anti-depressant drugs and billions more on psychological therapies and counseling. However, the vast majority of sufferers never ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:10-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Will Christians Go Through The Tribulation Period? (Iii) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Dec 28, 2020

Message analyzes strengths and weakness of the Partial Rapture Position. Exhortations to be prepared for Christ's coming are in focus.

Introduction We are in a study of biblical prophecy. In this study we are seeking an answer to one question: Will Christians go through the tribulation period? We have laid three essential foundational concepts in the previous two messages. The diversity on the way Christians understand biblical ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:32-37, Daniel 9:24-27, Matthew 25:1-13, Matthew 13:36-43, Matthew 7:21, 1 Corinthians 15:51, 1 Thessalonians 4:14, Philippians 2:3, 2 Corinthians 12:7, Matthew 24:36-44, Micah 6:8, Philippians 2:12-13, Ephesians 5:27, Hebrews 9:28, 2 Timothy 4:8, 2 Corinthians 13:5, Luke 21:34-36  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Does The Bible Contradict Itself And Did Paul Invent Christianity?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Aug 24, 2021

For over 2000 years, people have claimed that both the Old and New Testaments are plagued with numerous contradictions. Dr. Bart D. Ehrman, The King of Contradiction is discussed.

Christianity continues to grow and thrive throughout the world and remains the largest of all religions on Earth. The life of Jesus is the fundamental event of Scripture and is told from different perspectives. The central theme of the Bible is that God has provided redemption and forgiveness ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:12, 2 Peter 2:16, 2 Timothy 2:15, Mark 12:24, 2 Peter 1:20-21, 2 Timothy 3:14-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas - Part 2

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Oct 9, 2020

We have learned that Paul is showing through the practice of his day regarding a child who is heir to the family’s fortune that Jews and Gentiles were in their “spiritual childhood” before Christ...

(Gal 4:1 NKJV) Now I say that the heir, as long as he is a child, does not differ at all from a slave, though he is master of all, (Gal 4:2 NKJV) but is under guardians and stewards until the time appointed by the father. (Gal 4:3 NKJV) Even so we, when we were children, were in bondage under ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

No Longer A Slave

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Oct 12, 2020

Paul writes, “…the heir, as long as he is a child, does not differ at all from a slave, though he is master of all, but is under guardians and stewards until the time appointed by the father.

There’s a story about a man in Wales who sought to win the affection of a certain lady for 42 years before she finally said, "Yes." The couple, both 74, recently became "Mr. and Mrs." For more than 40 years, the persistent, but rather shy man slipped a weekly love letter ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Prophet And The Prostitute Series

Contributed by Matthew Black on Oct 12, 2019

Hosea 1 tells the story of how God told a prophet to marry a prostitute to show Israel her idolatry. In the symbolism of Hosea, God is the Prophet and we are the prostitute. In a very real sense, I am Gomer and so are you! We are unfaithful people who deserve God’s wrath, not his mercy.

OUTLINE 1. GOD’S LOVE IS UNDESERVING (1:1-3a). 2. GOD’S LOVE IS URGENTLY NEEDED (1:3b-9). 3. GOD’S LOVE IS UNRELENTING (1:10-2:1). Do you remember when you were a child? When children are small they run to their mother’s arms. We have little children all around here. Those arms of mama and ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Prophet And The Prostitute Series

Contributed by Matt Black on Oct 18, 2019

Why would God ask a prophet to marry a prostitute? What a shocking love story that ultimately points to the greatest love story in God’s Son laying down his life on the cross for an unworthy and unfaithful bride. In the symbolism of Hosea, God is the Prophet and we are the prostitute. What grace!

OUTLINE 1. GOD’S LOVE IS UNDESERVING (1:1-3a). 2. GOD’S LOVE IS URGENTLY NEEDED (1:3b-9). 3. GOD’S LOVE IS UNRELENTING (1:10-2:1). Do you remember when you were a child? When children are small they run to their mother’s arms. We have little children all around here. Those arms of mama and ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Potter's Hands Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 29, 2018

In order to have Christ formed in us, we look to Galatians 4:12-20, where the Apostle Paul shows: 1) The Godly Example. (Galatians 4:12a.) 2) The Godly Focus. (Galatians 4:12-16 3) The Deadly Distraction. (Galatians 4:17-18) and finally: 4) The Godly Objective: (Galatians 4:19-20)

How you are right now going into 2019 is a result of the choices you have made in 2018. Your fitness, knowledge, compassion and ability to show mercy is a result of how you have cultivated those disciplines in 2018. What is formed in you is a result of how you have allowed yourself to be formed. If ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:12-20

Denomination: Other

Pursuing God’s Purpose For Your Life Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Aug 31, 2020

Most people never discover the true purpose for their lives. In the text. Philippians 3:12-14. we have a revelation of what life is all about. This message examines 4 points of understanding that undergirds a meaningful Christian life.

We are progressing in a study of Philippians; our text today is in chapter 3. In this chapter we are given a revelation of what life is all about. Sadly, most people never discover the true purpose of their lives. In fact, most Christians never grasp it. They often pursue the same goals that the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-29, Philippians 2:12, Amos 6:1, Revelation 3:16-17, James 1:23-25, Hebrews 12:1-5, 1 John 2:15-17, 2 Corinthians 5:17, 1 Corinthians 3:10-15, 2 Timothy 4:7-8, Luke 12:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Bread Of Life Pt 2 Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 7, 2018

Message 14 from John's gospel. This message continues the discussion of Jesus' teaching concerning true life and true belief.

Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “The Bread of Life” Part 2 John is the Gospel of belief. Many other signs therefore Jesus also performed in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; but these have been written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of ...read more

Scripture: John 6:22-71, 1 John 5:11-12

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Reward Factor Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 23, 2018

Message 12 in our exposition of Paul's first letter to the Corinthians. This message dives a bit deeper into the subject of rewards commented on in his letter.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “The Reward Factor” REVIEW The church is not about location but relationships. "We love nothing better than to erect buildings and develop sprawling ecclesiastical campuses. The church is not about locationships: It's about vocation¬ships and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:24-26

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance