Sermons on Ramifications:

The Way Of The Cross

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Mar 29, 2016

The message of the cross of Jesus is still a strange message to those who have never experienced its life changing power. To them it is "foolishness". To the lost the idea of trusting a suffering, bleeding man for salvation is foolishness.

THE WAY OF THE CROSS Study Text: 1 Corinthians 1:17-18 Introduction: - When he wrote to the church in Corinth, Paul reminded them that he had been called for one purpose and that purpose was to preach the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ. That message was to be his focus and that message was to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:17-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Demonstration Of God's Love

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Jul 10, 2024

God loves us so much and He demonstrated the love to us with evidence that is too real to be doubted.

The Demonstration of God's Love Study Text: Romans 5:5 - 8 Introduction: One of the deepest needs of our hearts is to be loved by others. Not only do we want to be loved, but we want also for others to make that love known to us. We want to see a demonstration of their love. We want to hear ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:5-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

When The Wine Runs Out

Contributed by Ernest Flores on Oct 18, 2000

There are several interesting ideas in this text, one of which is how this is an example of Jesus’ family relationships.

There are several interesting ideas in this text, one of which is how this is an example of Jesus’ family relationships. Jesus’ mother tried to tell her son what to do concerning his earthly ministry, and Jesus gave a response that seems to have been less than respectful. He says in verse 4, ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Past The Past

Contributed by James Groce on Apr 18, 2001

All the promises of the Bible for God’s people were claimed by pleading the blood

Past The Past The Bible says come and let us reason together. • There is something we have to reason together so that we are the victorious people we were saved to be. Pleading the blood has been a part of the faith of the old-timers when they experienced attacks from the devil or needed ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Challenge Of Obedience Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Mar 1, 2009

Have people considered the cost of what it truly means to be an obedient follower of the Lord?

This series is based upon a series by Nelson Searcy and the Journy church. This sermon however, is my own. The Challenge of Obedience Obediently following Christ is costly Obediently following Christ is to be prioritized Obediently following Christ is to be continual Slide Good ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Need For Church Revival: Repent

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Oct 22, 2020

When a church is willing to repent of past sins, it presents an opportunity for God to do something new and exciting in the church.

Last time we were encouraged to remember our past. During time we briefly connected with our past and looked at five characteristics of our church in her early days. In Revelation 2:5 Jesus tells the church at Ephesus to “Remember therefore from where you have fallen.” And so we made it personal ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:4-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Disconcerting Dilemma Of Divine Inaction-3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 5, 2024

3 of 4. Habakkuk faced the disconcerting/unsettling dilemma of Divine 'inaction' towards His people, Judah. What makes, or How is Divine inaction unsettling? 4 fabrications that either: accentuate the dilemma—OR—that muddy/confuse/obscure the answer of God’s inaction.

The DISCONCERTING DILEMMA Of DIVINE INACTION--III —Habakkuk 1:3(1:1-4) Key Words— •Difficult/Disturbing/Disorienting/Disconcerting/Perplexing/Uncertainty/Unsettling. •Dilemma/Predicament/Quandary/Situation. Attention: Salem BC’s ‘foundation plants’ recently got a much needed trimming/hedging. ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:3, Habakkuk 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Handling The Truth

Contributed by Andrew Drummond on Jun 12, 2008

Truth is a key to every health relationship, although it is sometimes hard to handle. This message is about how to receive and give truth in a healthy way.

Handling the Truth Proverbs 27:6 “Wounds from a friend can be trusted, but an enemy multiplies kisses.” One of the most famous lines from the movie ‘A Few Good Men’ is, “I want the truth! You can’t handle the truth.” Whether you want to hear this or not, truth has to be a part of every healthy ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:6

Ruth

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015

Ruth

Ruth 1:1 - 12 I. The Defilement In Ruth’s History A. There Was Defilement In Her Lineage Moab was the product of incest…(Genesis 19:29-38) Fausset’s Bible Dictionary says of Moab that it means…(“from father”), i.e. the incestuous offspring of Lot’s older ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-12

Denomination: Holiness

I Got Issues But I Am Still Annointed!

Contributed by Myron Leach on Sep 9, 2017

This message was shared as reminder that every believer has to work through their issues and allow those issues to be the driving force to continue to grow while depending on God.

“I Got Issues but I’m Still Anointed!” 2 Sam. 11:2-5 (NIV) 2 One evening David got up from his bed and walked around on the roof of the palace. From the roof he saw a woman bathing. The woman was very beautiful, 3 and David sent someone to find out about her. The man said, “She is Bathsheba, ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

We Have Found The Messiah

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jan 17, 2017

Don’t stop pointing others to the Savior. Be like John the Baptist. A little out there, bold and loud but sincerely pleading that people get right with God and discover that God has provided the Lamb.

We have found the Messiah John 1:29-42 Today we come together to worship in our church because we are people who have found the Messiah. While this may seem like an obvious statement, there is much more to it. Looking to today’s scripture passage we discover some very interesting things. Andrew ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-42

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Preparing For Life's Work: Lesson 2

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 3, 2013

Preparing for Life's Work

A. INTRODUCTION: GENESIS 29:1-30; 30:25-43 1. God prospers us when we work at it. How People Prepare for Life’s Work • Attend school, prepare self and knowledge • Acquire skills needed on the job • Begin at the bottom • Perform chores at ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing For Life's Work: Lesson 2

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 25, 2014

How A Christian Should Prepare for Work

A. INTRODUCTION: GENESIS 29:1-30; 30:25-43 1. God prospers us when we work at it. How People Prepare for Life’s Work • Attend school, prepare self and knowledge • Acquire skills needed on the job • Begin at the bottom • Perform chores at home • ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Ancient Landmarks

Contributed by Bart Leger on Nov 13, 2010

Society and social trends are changing at a break-neck pace and it

The Ancient Landmarks Proverbs 22:28 November 14, 2010 The times, they are a changing… Society and social trends are changing at a break-neck pace and it’s tough to keep up with it all. Certain things that have become landmarks are beginning to go the way of the dinosaur. General Motors has shut ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Led Through The Storm

Contributed by John Quigley on Jun 30, 2013

Even in the worst of situations, God is still in charge, calming the waves and the storm.

Joh 10:27-28 ESV My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me. (28) I give them eternal life, and they will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand. What a great and awesome truth this is. No matter what happens in this life, Jesus tells us that all who are his ...read more

Scripture: John 10:27-28

Denomination: Baptist