Sermons on Ransom From Sin:

The 3rd Product Of Unfaithfulness: Estrangement Series

Contributed by Jim Luthy on Jul 19, 2001

A parable helps illustrate how we’ve been separated from God by not delighting in him. Our unfaithfulness leaves us estranged, but by his sovereign choice he has made a way to reconcile us to himself through Jesus Christ.

The 3rd Product of Unfaithfulness: Estrangement Hosea 1:7-8; Romans 9:1-29 Pastor Jim Luthy Imagine a large ship sailing across uncharted waters in the vast Pacific Ocean. Aboard ship are the ever-wise captain Ichiro (I couldn’t help myself) and his large family – children, grandchildren -- ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

True Repentance

Contributed by Dan Farrell on Jul 19, 2001

God wants a people who are truly repentant. Who truly want to turn from wicked ways. Only then, will God move on our behalf.

INTRODUCTION: God wants a people who are truly repentant. Who truly want to turn from wicked ways. Only then, will God move on our behalf. Do we want God to MOVE in our lives? ...in our families? ...in our jobs? ...in our schools? ...in our church? I. WHAT IS ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:8-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Fall Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on Dec 13, 2000

A look at Adam & Eve in the Garden

The Fall Genesis 2 & 3 1. The Setting A. Location of the Garden (Gen 2:10-14) B. Description of the Garden(Ezek 31:9) C. Occupation in the Garden(Gen 2:15) D. Operation in the Garden (Gen 2:21-25). God made male & female for Companionship, Compliment, Commitment, Choice, & Chores 2. The ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Expect Casualties

Contributed by Jack Warford on Oct 2, 2001

We must expect casualties while doing the work of the LORD! It makes no difference whether we are a Samuel or a Saul, we will have casualties, and too often they are caused by friendly actions. It comes with the territory and the ministry.

We must expect casualties while doing the work of the LORD! It makes no difference whether we are a Samuel or a Saul, we will have casualties, and too often they are caused by friendly actions. It comes with the territory and the ministry God has given each of us. Some are killed in action and some ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:10-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Demas Syndrome Series

Contributed by Steven Dow on Oct 18, 2001

This sermon identifies the symptoms of The Demas Syndrome, which is the disease of falling in love with the world.

THE DEMAS SYNDROME by Steven L. Dow 1 John 2:15-17 INTRODUCTION: John begins this passage with a clear command: “Do not love the world or anything in the world.” Why can’t we love the world? The Bible tells us in John 3:16 that God loved the world, so why can’t we? In order to answer that ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Preach On, Brother John

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Dec 22, 2006

John the Baptist preaching is for all people because all people are sinners.

Message: “Preach On, Brother John” Text: “And he went into all the region around the Jordan, preaching a baptism of repentance for the remission of sins” (Luke 3:3). Who was John the Baptist? Why did John preach baptism of repentance for the remission of sins? Who gave John the authority to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:7-18

Denomination: Christian Church

Preach On, Brother John

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Dec 22, 2006

John the Baptist’s preaching is for all people because all people are sinners.

Message: “Preach On, Brother John” Text: “And he went into all the region around the Jordan, preaching a baptism of repentance for the remission of sins” (Luke 3:3). Who was John the Baptist? Why did John preach baptism of repentance for the remission of sins? Who gave John the authority to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:7-18

Denomination: Christian Church

Characteristics Of A Backslider

Contributed by Clint Shrum on Jan 3, 2007

The gradual falling away from God

CHARACTERISTICS OF A BACKSLIDER 1 John 5:9, Galatians 4:9, Hebrews 10-29 &38 Text: Jeremiah 3:1-7 Intro: There has been much debate down through the years over the subject I am going to preach on this morning. However, I will not debate this morning. I will let the Word of God speak for itself ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 3:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Dangers Of Being Backslid

Contributed by Clint Shrum on Jan 6, 2007

Many dangers come with backslding on God

THE DANGERS OF BEING BACKSLID II Peter 2:21 Intro: In the scripture we just read Peter is dealing with the problem of apostasy. Apostasy and backsliding are closely related in that apostasy is defined as: An abandonment of what one has professed; a total desertion, or departure from one’s faith ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lesson 3: Knowing How To Fight Keeps You Sharp

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 20, 2008

You Know You Have Backslidden When . . .

A. DIDN’T HAVE WEAPONS ( I SAMUEL 14:1-52) “So it came about, on the day of battle, that there was neither sword nor spear found in the hand of any of the people who were with Saul and Jonathan. But they were found with Saul and Jonathan his son” (13:22). One of Satan’s primary ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 14:1-52

Denomination: Baptist

A Great Light

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Nov 23, 2007

Friends has God been dealing with you in a gentle way trying to lovingly get you to return to His light yet you resist? Have you heard message after message from preachers trying to convince you to step out of the darkness yet you continue to stay put.

A Great Light As we near the Christmas season I want to continue with the theme of light. A few weeks ago I talked about the star that shone over Bethlehem and the wise men that followed the sign in the heavens. We talked about the signs that exist today in the night sky and about Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Problem Prophet's Pitiful Plight Series

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Jan 31, 2008

Saying no to God was the start of a donward descent by the Prophet Jonah. God had called him for one specific place-but he said no and ran from God. He is typical of many who do likewise and as Jonah, all rebelious people pay a heavy price for their stubb

PROBLEM PROPHET’S PITIFUL PLIGHT I. PRONOUNCEMENT: A. Preach! B. Place. C. Portraiture. II. PROBLEMS: A. Particular. B. Perplexing. C. Painful. III. PERFORMANCE: A. Perceived. B. Postponed. C. Procured. God’s longsuffering is amazing. How many of us would have given up on Jonah ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-3

Denomination: Methodist

Adam's Declaration Of Independence Series

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Feb 11, 2008

Adam declared his independence from God by his disobedience and his deliverate act of defiance. Because of him, the word "sin" entered the human lexicon.

Adam’s Declaration of Independence Genesis 3:1-12 February 10, 2008 For the next few weeks, I want to concentrate my messages on a few of the Bad Boys of the Bible. They are, to be sure, a mixed lot: Adam, Cain, Abraham, Jacob, and Samson. I can make the case that some are worse than others. I ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

The Results Of Temptation Series

Contributed by Maurice Schaus on Feb 11, 2008

It’s easy for us to point the finger at Adam and Eve as the origin of the problem of sin, but all us fall short of God’s glory. But thanks be to God, our Lord does not abandon us in our disobedience!

Put yourself in Adam & Eve’s shoes for a moment…  God places you in the produce section of the grocery store, and says, “Today there are 436 varieties of produce available, but I don’t want you to eat the persimmons.” How hard could it be? There’s 435 other delicious and varied items to ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Objections Refuted, Verdict Given. Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Mar 7, 2008

This looks at the objections to Paul’s conclusions upon the Jewish people with Paul’s reply and final verdict given.

ROMANS: 3: 1- 20 OBJECTIONS REFUTED AND VERDICT GIVEN. Paul has painted a depressing picture for us all whether were Pagan or humanitarian Gentiles whether were religious Jews all of us are condemned by our own actions. We have seen that the law holds up like a mirror what are lives are really ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1-20

Denomination: Baptist