Sermons on Real Repentance:

Ready

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 23, 2010

We should strive to be ready for the coming of Christ Jesus by repenting of our sins daily.

Matthew 24: 36 – 44 / Ready Intro: David Peterson, former pastor of the 1st Presbyterian Church in Spokane, WA told about a time when he was preparing his sermon. His daughter came in and said, “Daddy, can we play?” He answered that he was very busy and in about an hour they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Irreversible Decisions Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 12, 2010

Many decisions are truly crossroads: you cannot reverse them or their consequences, try as you might. Therefore, we need to take decision making seriously.

Irreversible Decisions (Numbers 14:26-45) 1. The most important thing about you is your God and your relationship to him. This is more important than: education, health, vocation, family, intelligence, talent, riches… 2. Near the top of the list, perhaps second, is who you are. The sum ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:26-45

Denomination: Independent/Bible

As The Home Goes, So Goes The Church, And As The Church Goes, So Goes Ameri

Contributed by Monte Brown on Jul 15, 2010

I am concerned about the Home of today and concerned about the Home of tomorrow. I am concerned about the Church of today and concerned about the Church of tomorrow. I am concerned about the America of today and concerned about the America of tomorr

Prelude This morning as we have gathered here this 4th of July, I would like to bring a message on “As the Home Goes, So Goes the Church And as the Church Goes, So Goes America.” Scripture If you would turn in your Bibles to Psalms 78 and hold that place as we will be referring to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:1-61

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Ready Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Aug 2, 2010

Are those who say they believe really headed for Heaven? It’s more to it than just believing. Believing is being OF Him.

20100801.Sermon.Get Ready Series William Akehurst, BA HSWC It’s more to it than just believing. Key Verse: Titus 2:11-14, 2 Peter 3:14 Psalm 130:2-5 Psalm 24:3-5 2 Peter 3:8-11-15 1 Thessalonians 5:1-10 Revelation 21:6-8 Titus 2:11-14 11. Salvation has appeared to all men 12. Teaching us that, ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Desire For God To Go Among Us

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Aug 12, 2010

God's children must repent and desire to have God go among us.

I. The Deficiency of Man A. We Face the Broken Law - James 2;9-10 B. We Face an Empty Stone - Ezekial 36:26-27 C. We Face the Mountain (Judgment) 1. Present thyself - Ec 12:14 2. Stand alone - no man cometh with you - Ro 14:10-12 II. The Declaration of God A. The Presence of God - Gal ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

How To Come To Christ

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Sep 30, 2009

Excuses we make for not following Christ

How to come to Christ There was a man who traveled to see Mother Teresa a few years ago. He found in her home pictures of multiarmed Hindu gods on the walls. He wondered why she would have such idols in her place. He later found out that was the way the Catholic theology ...read more

Scripture: John 6:40-69

Denomination: Wesleyan

What Does It Mean To Be Saved Series

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Oct 3, 2009

The first of a series of messages etitled ASk The Pastor. A simple gospel message

ASK THE PASTOR: What Does It Mean To Be Saved? Acts 16:31: Romans 10:5-13 INTRODUCTION: I want you to think of one event that happened in your life which changed everything for you. ( First car; first apartment; marriage; when children were born) The most life transforming event that ever ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:1-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Legend Of The Fall

Contributed by James May on Oct 11, 2009

The pattern, or Legend, of the fall of a man, or a nation, into judgment never changes. Neither does the sorrow of the Man of God as he watches it happen even though he does all he can to stop it.

Legend of the Fall Sunday, October 11, 2009 AM By Pastor Jim May What is a legend? The first response that would probably come to mind is that it is a story that has been passed down through the years of some great deed or a great hero of the past. Legends often carry with them a great deal of ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A "U" Turn

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Oct 12, 2009

The "U" turn for Nineveh ❶ Warned - v.4 ❷ Believed - v.5a ❸ Remorse — v.5b-7 ❹ Repented - v.8a ❺ Converted - v.8b-11

- Ramp unto interstate has signs that warn wrong way - If you do not stop you find yourself in a heap of trouble - Only escape is to go back Examples this month - 3:00 am Arkansas I-30 - Sleepy man traveling wrong way crashes into grove of trees - 12:00 am Idaho I-84 17 yr. Girl - 2 ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From The Wilderness

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Oct 30, 2009

The lessons from the wilderness are summarized in Mark 1:15. Jesus is the Son of God; the kingdom of God is at hand, repent and believe in the gospel.

Lessons From The Wilderness 02/13/05 AM Text: Mark 1:1-15 [This lesson is adapted from several sources including The Teacher’s Commentary By Lawrence O. Richards, and The New Commentary on the Whole Bible: New Testament Volume, based on the work of Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown.] INTRODUCTION ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Fresh Start

Contributed by Mark Lawing on Jun 25, 2010

Some times in life we need to start over. We need to allow God to take the mess that we have made and to make us into a useful vessel.

A Fresh Start Jeremiah 18:1-6 Introduction: Jeremiah is known as the weeping prophet because his ministry was one that continually caused conflict between him and the people he was sent to preach to. It has been said that Jeremiah never had one convert or anyone to believe in his message. Talk ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Where Are The Marked Men?

Contributed by Jason Jones on Oct 19, 2009

Exposition of Ezekiel 8-9 regarding the idolatry and judgment of Israel in preparation for our Fall Revival

Text: Ezekiel 9:1-11, Title: Where are the Marked Men? Date/Place: NRBC A. Opening illustration: words to the song by Matt Papa, Where’s the Difference? B. Background to passage: Ezekiel 8-11 are four successive visions given on Sept 18, 592 BC. In chapter 8, God is showing the elders of Israel ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Solution Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jul 12, 2012

Perhaps it's time for us as Christians to move out of our advisory mindset and into soiling our hands in the work of transformation.

“A Nation Under God: The Solution” Jer. 3:6-4:4 As a story goes, there was once an elderly man who used to get up regularly at the prayer meeting in his church, always with the same prayer: “Use me, Lord, use me – in some advisory capacity!” Whether or not ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Burn It- Part 1 Series

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 16, 2012

God clearly mentions the punishment, so that we stay away from such wickedness,

Burn it………… Acts 19:19” Many of them also which used curious arts brought their books together, and burned them before all men: and they counted the price of them, and found it fifty thousand pieces of silver.” The word ‘revival’ is not known ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Rise And Shine!

Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Jul 25, 2012

We need to prepare for the coming of the Lord before it is too late.

I'll never forget one day in my High School English Literature class. One of my good friends, Lee had a habit of falling asleep in class. Well, Lee's desk was right in the middle of the room and our class was the last one of the day, the room was warm, and the teacher wasn't so exciting. Lee ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran