Sermons on Presume:

How Should We Respond To God's Long-Suffering

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

How Should We Respond to God’s Long-Suffering(Rom. 2:4-6)

How Should We Respond to God’s Long-Suffering (Rom. 2:4-6) Illustration:The Greeks had a race in their Olympic games that was unique. The winner was not the runner who finished first. It was the runner who finished with his torch still lit. I want to run all the way with the flame of my torch ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:4-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Six Marks Of A Spiritual Mentor

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Sep 2, 2005

Paul here explains what it meant that he was a spiritual father to the Cornithians and therein gives us insight into how we can impact others.

The Heart Of The Passage: “Paul is a spiritual father to the Corinthians.” - v. 15. - There are two ways to become a spiritual father. One is to be part of birthing someone to new life. The second is to raise a spiritual child into a spiritual adult (an adoption type of situation). - In both ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Wanted: Dead & Alive

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Oct 2, 2012

Here in Romans we are on the edge of a new frontier. Pioneers to a new & better life. Leaving the crowd to enter a vast new experience. Entering into a personal experience with the Lord.

- John Gast's “American Progress” (1872) picture - It depicts a symbolic Liberty unrolling telegraph wire - With the book of education in the other hand - The “Star of Empire” on her head as settlers head west. - The Mississippi & cities left behind - Indians can be seen ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Why Would God Be Willing To Forgive Someone Who Has Done What I Have?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 20, 2013

Jesus is not only willing to forgive us - He is willing to make us clean. How do I experience that in my life?

OUR DOUBT: Why would God forgive someone who has done what I have? - Mathew 8:2 – “if you are willing” - Acts 5:31; Acts 13:38; Ephesians 1:7; 1 John 1:9. - We doubt that God would be willing to forgive us. - We struggle to believe that God would be willing to mess with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Problem With Relying On Your Heart When Judging Right And Wrong

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 5, 2013

A look at the danger that comes with claiming that our conscience is the ultimate arbiter of right and wrong. We have traded blush on our cheeks for a shrug of our shoulders.

GETTING RID OF SHAME: We frequently trade blushing for shrugging. - Jeremiah 8:12. - This is such a rich phrase here in verse 12 – they don’t even know how to blush. - Sometimes we act like the heart and conscience will always be a reliable artiber of what’s right and wrong, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 8:12

Denomination: Baptist

Divine Mercy Sunday--Second Sunday Of Easter (Or Sunday Of Divine Mercy)

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Mar 30, 2020

Jesus really did rise from the dead and come back to harass the very people who betrayed him." …Harass your heart, that is, if you are withholding forgiveness from someone.

Jim Friedrich shared that at the entrance to Jerusalem’s Church of All Nations, next to the Garden of Gethsemane, there is a sign warning every visitor: “NO EXPLANATIONS INSIDE THE CHURCH.” The sign is intended to discourage over-talkative tour guides but it’s also what Jesus practiced after his ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Catholic

Caring Enough To Contend Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Dec 9, 2021

Caring Enough to Contend Series: Building Better RELATIONSHIPS October 10, 2021

Caring Enough to Contend Series: Building Better RELATIONSHIPS October 10, 2021 Intro My added welcome... to each of you here and connecting online. I’m so glad that your joining in this time of growing together. And today we are continuing our Fall focus on building better relationships. As ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Results Of Israel's Rejection

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

ISRAEL'S REJECTION BROUGHT SALVATION TO THE GENTILES AND WILL ULTIMATELY RESULT IN ISRAEL'S ACCEPTANCE.

ISRAEL'S REJECTION BROUGHT SALVATION TO THE GENTILES AND WILL ULTIMATELY RESULT IN ISRAEL'S ACCEPTANCE. 1. (:11-12) Israel's Loss Has Become Gain for the Gentiles 2. (:13-16) Israel's Acceptance Will Ultimately Follow 3. (:17-21) There is no room for Pride or Boasting but rather for Fear of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Humble Character Of The Believer

Contributed by Sean Lester on Apr 20, 2007

Proposition: The humble make up the population of God’s kingdom.

Luke 14:7-35 (ESV) Introduction A. One of the delights of pastoring this church is the fact that few of us are considered to have come from the best part of society. Indeed, most of us at time belonged to the very worst segments of society. Yet, God chose to save us and to pour out His Holy ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:7-35

Denomination: Pentecostal

Wait On God Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 14, 2016

Wait on God. His timetable is not always the same as ours. His ways are different from ours. God's concern is not in bringing us to a destination but in transforming us into the likeness of His Son.

Now that Saul the King has died, we would expect a smooth transition and David to be made King, as God has so promised. • Since this has been God’s plan all along, we thought everything would be neat and tidy. But it’s not going to be so. • God can work in ways that are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 2:1-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Goodness Leads Us To Repentance

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 19, 2016

To show that GOD is good and His goodness to a wicked person causes that wicked person to come to the LORD JESUS, like what have happened to me.

I. EXORDIUM: Is GOD good? Yes, all the time. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD is good and His goodness to a wicked person causes that wicked person to come to the LORD JESUS, like what have happened to me. IV. TEXT: Romans 2:4 (Amplified Bible) ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Pick A Prophet Series

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jan 28, 2018

Too many people say they speak for God. How can you know who really is? The occult is not the answer. God through Moses gives us two tests for discerning real prophets from false ones. And we find that Jesus is the greatest prophet of all!

Deuteronomy 18:14-22 How to Pick a Prophet Prophets with a Purpose: Week 3 We are in a five-week series called “Prophets with a Purpose.” We began with Samuel, the great priest and prophet of Israel. Last week we looked at Jonah, the reluctant prophet. And today we’ll discuss two of the greatest ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 18:14-22, Matthew 7:15-16, Hebrews 1:1-2, Acts 3:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

"expectation Sunday"

Contributed by John Huyser on May 24, 2023

Our passage appears to be at first mere filling in the middle - sandwiched between two of God’s greatest actions in the Bible. The majestic ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven and Pentecost Sunday.

The passage we just read is sandwiched between two of God’s greatest actions in the Bible. The majestic ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven and Pentecost Sunday. From there, the book of Acts encompasses nearly 30 years of history -- We see everything from transformational preaching and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-26

"It Pays To Obey"

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015

"It Pays To Obey"

II Kings 5:1-17 "It Pays To Obey" I. Naaman's Position 1 Now Naaman, captain of the host of the king of Syria, was a great man with his master, and honourable, because by him the LORD had given deliverance unto Syria: he was also a mighty man in valour, but he was a leper. (a) He was a Virtuous ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-17

Denomination: Holiness

When We Think God Has Failed Us Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 6, 2025

Israel loves what Ezekiel has to say, but they don't obey His teaching. What does God have to say about that?

WHY DID GOD FAIL US? Israel was shocked that God had let them down. - Ezekiel 33:21-24. - This passage as a whole is God giving an explanation to Israel of what’s going on because they are nowhere near an accurate understanding of the situation. - Verse 21 opens the passage with the reality of ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 33:21-33

Denomination: Baptist