Sermons on Punish:

What Is God's Goal For Us Series

Contributed by Rob Hall on Oct 25, 2005

Just what does God want to accomplish with us?

WHAT IS GOD’S GOAL FOR US? Text: Gal. 2:20 Intro: 1. If you had someone close to you who was addicted to something that was literally destroying his/her life which of the two following options would you prefer: a. an immediate “fix” which would bring the person’s conduct ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Breaking Free From Our Unwanted Past Series

Contributed by Glenn Arellano on Aug 28, 2006

Some people are not enjoying life because of their past. This topic is about Biblical principles of how we can go beyond our unwanted past.

What we are today is a result of our choices of our past experiences. Some, if not all, of our choices and personal mindset today are still being influenced or dominated by our past. Some people cannot move on and experience meaningful living because of their unwanted past. For us to experience ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Blessed Barabbas

Contributed by Joseph Barraclough on Jul 29, 2008

This is an sermon to show a sinner 1) the need of salvation, but also 2) the necessity of accepting the pardon that Jesus offers.

Text: Matthew 27:21-23 “The governor answered and said unto them, Whether of the twain will ye that I release unto you? They said, Barabbas. Pilate saith unto them, What shall I do then with Jesus which is called Christ? They all say unto him, Let him be crucified. And the governor said, Why, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:21-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Can Cleanse From All Sin

Contributed by Russell Rhodes on Nov 22, 2002

This sermon outline deals with God being able to save you no matter what your sin.

God Can Cleanse Us From All Sin Isaiah 1:18-20 There have been many times in my ministry that people have said to me they have sinned in a way that God could or would not forgive them. I do not believe there is any one that is in the sound of my voice today that cannot be forgiven. It does not ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Time's Running Out

Contributed by John Knight on Jul 25, 2003

A look at the dreary topic of DEATH.

Time’s Running Out November 3, 2002 Introduction: Two elderly women were out driving in a large car, both could barely see over the dashboard. As they were cruising along, they came to an intersection. The stoplight was red but they just went on through. The woman in the passenger seat thought ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:1-2

Denomination: Holiness

What To Do When Your World Seems To Crumble

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 15, 2009

When the hardship of life comes your way, tell it to Jesus. He is our Rock.

Intro. This has been a year of great grace. God has been good. This has been a year of turmoil, people concerned over the economy, even though we know God is in control. This year has been a year of defeat in some sense, because we have seen wicked people be elected to our high offices across ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Hosea - God's Redeeming Love (1:1-3:5) Part 1 Of 4 Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Oct 26, 2009

About the time that Amos (the "country prophet") was prophesying to the northern kingdom of Israel, another prophet came on to the scene a. His name was Hosea b. Whose name means "salvation" (Joshua and Jesus are derived from the same w

"STUDIES IN THE MINOR PROPHETS" Hosea - God’s Redeeming Love (1:1-3:5) INTRODUCTION 1. About the time that Amos (the "country prophet") was prophesying to the northern kingdom of Israel, another prophet came on to the scene a. His name was Hosea b. Whose name means ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What's Stopping My Productivity

Contributed by Milton Smith on May 1, 2009

God wants you to overcome your fear and guilt be productive.

Let’s recall two familiar verses from the Book of Genesis; 1:28 and 3:10. First we will examine Genesis 1:28. Then God blessed them, and God said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply; fill the earth and subdue it; have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over every ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:24-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Promise To Humanity: The Covenant In Genesis Series

Contributed by Andy Payne on May 31, 2009

Genesis then is primarily about revelation; God’s revelation of himself to human kind. The purpose of this self-revelation is to establish the notion of a covenant people. Sadly today the word, “covenant” is not widely used or understood in our 21st Centu

Intro: DVD series – Case for Creation Affirms the Christian view that God created the world Genesis does not explain in a scientific manner how God achieved this. But it does account for a certain worldview. David, got it right when he says in Psalm 19 1 The heavens declare the glory of God; ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:8-17

Denomination: Baptist

When God Declares War Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Dec 21, 2010

Going to war with God is a losing cause!

WHEN GOD DECLARES WAR JEREMIAH 4:5-6:30 INTRODUCTION: This is the third sermon in a series on “A Journey through Jeremiah”. Here is Jeremiah. He has been created by God; conditioned by God; called by God; and commissioned by God. He is sent into a society, not unlike the one in which we live. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Bare Log Series

Contributed by Mark Opseth on Dec 12, 2011

The Master Carpenter now strips the tree of its branches and begins to peel away the bark. We must rid ourselves of the things that hinder and the sin that so easily entangles.

Our theme for this Christmas season is The Carpenter’s Workshop. The Master Carpenter, Jesus, is busy working on His project – us, the Church, preparing himself a gift for his return. Last week we talked about how a tree needs to be felled in order to get to the wood. The Master ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-6

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

How To Not Worry

Contributed by Don Schultz on Oct 9, 2012

Lots of people try to stop worrying. Jesus has the only real cure.

(Matthew 6:31-33) 31 So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ 32 For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. 33 But seek first his kingdom and his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:31-33

Denomination: Lutheran

Hunger Games - Jesus Was Our Tribute Series

Contributed by James Blewett on Oct 24, 2012

Awesome message on the Hunger Games.

Audience Junior High/ Middle School, High School, Young Adult Topics Sacrifice, Redemption Key Scripture 2 Corinthians 5:21 The Point Jesus was our Katniss Materials Youtube video, Dodgeballs Components Message Preparation Download Hunger Games trailer from youtube ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:21

Denomination: Baptist

Two Out Of Three Ain’t Bad Series

Contributed by Christopher Roberts (Barrister) on Nov 7, 2012

This sermon considers the two differing outcomes of the two criminals who were led to the Cross alongside Jesus

Two Out Of Three Ain’t Bad Introduction In Luke 23:32-43, we find the story of the two criminals who were hung on a cross with Jesus. This story for these two criminals is a little bit like ’A Tale of Two Cities’. Here we have the story of one criminal displaying pride and it’s consequences, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Christian Church

What Happens When You Become A Follower? Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 13, 2012

Part 5 in a Bible Study series on salvation. Part 5 examines what happens when a person becomes a follower of Christ and addresses the question of losing one's salvation.

CENTRAL VBS LETS TALK ABOUT SALVATION part 5 What Happens When You Become a Follower and Can A Person Lose His Salvation? In 1995 I was fortunate enough to convince Miss Gladys Adams to become my wife. She had seen enough sorry preachers, and wanta be preachers, come through the seminary where ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:13

Denomination: Baptist