Sermons on Reckon:

Faith Or Works ?

Contributed by William D. Brown on May 9, 2008

Salvation: IS Received By Faith; then Demonstrated By Works; and IT’S ALWAYS By Grace

Salvation: IS Received By Faith; then Demonstrated By Works; and IT’S ALWAYS By Grace Romans 4:1-8 1What shall we say then that Abraham our father, as pertaining to the flesh, hath found? 2For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; but not before God. 3For what saith the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

A Request For Prayer Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 11, 2013

Paul needed prayer. He asked his readers to pray for him. God delights to hear the prayers of His people on behalf of others, especially pastors and missionaries.

ROMANS 15: 30-33 A REQUEST FOR PRAYER [Acts 20:22-25; 21:10-11] Paul's ministry plan was to go to Jerusalem to deliver an offering sent by the Gentile churches to the needy Jewish congregations. After completing the relief offering, Paul hopes at last to be free to pursue his mission to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:30-33

Denomination: Baptist

Breaking Fear - Revisited Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Mar 10, 2013

A message about stewardship and fear. Revisited.

Breaking Fear - Revisited Theme: Breaking the fear of moving and restoring the joy. Text: Matthew 25:14-30 Introduction This morning I would like us to take a look at Matthew 25:14 -30. This passage is titled the Parable of the Talent. As I read this passage I want you to underline a few words. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Church Of God

Crucified & Risen

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 31, 2013

Paul tells us that having received Christ as Savior, he was crucified with Christ. Can you say that? Do you understand what that means? It’s more than just saying “He died for me”. It means so much more to be crucified and risen.

Crucified & Risen with Christ Galatians 2:20 I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me. When Jesus died on Calvary's Cross, He bore the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiven To Forgive

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jun 4, 2013

A sermon designed to show that we must experience forgiveness in order to forgive others.

"Forgiven to Forgive" Ephesians 4:25-32 Ephesians 4:32 And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you. I. The Example of Forgiveness a. His message One of the main themes of the Lord's teaching and preaching ministry was ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:32

Denomination: Baptist

Messy Grace Series

Contributed by Dave Vance on Jan 20, 2019

When Grace Meets Our Mess

What makes grace unmerited, undeserved, and unearned? Though sin and grace have separate chapters in most systematic theology texts, I’m convinced they are so closely related that we can’t understand one without the other. And because the word sin has fallen out of favor (Sin Is Out of Style), it ...read more

I Can Do It.

Contributed by Drexwell Seymour on Sep 9, 2018

I can Do It. You Can Do It. We Can Do It.

I can do all things through Christ that strengthens me. Philippians 4:13 For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. 2 Timothy 1:7 Introduction Fear is the one of the primary factors that is causing many of us to use the words I can’t. Because we ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13, 2 Timothy 1:7

Galatians: Know The Maths

Contributed by Bruce Blythe on Feb 25, 2018

Single sermon on the whole of the Book of Galatians. Preaching time ~ 25 minutes. Includes some additional non preached information, preaching suggestions and some background. Has a little bit of a Reformation flavour.

Galatians: Know The Maths This morning I want to talk about maths. look perplexed Actually, I don’t feel all that qualified! I’m the only student to fail Maths 2 twice! pause All our kids are really great with maths, But Eileen and I are just utterly useless! pause ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Killing Lions-Fear Series

Contributed by Jim Caswell on Apr 26, 2017

Kill the Lion of fear keeping you from God's ideal for your life.

Title: Killing Lions-Fear Date: 8/2/15 Place: BLCC Text: Psalm 34.4-14, 1 Samuel 17 CT: Kill the Lion of fear keeping you from God’s ideal. [Screen 1] The phrase "Be afraid, be very afraid" was a tagline from the 1986 horror flick The Fly. Google the phrase and you'll get about 183 million ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-58, Psalm 34:4-14

Denomination: Christian Church

Wayfaring Strangers Part 18" Fiery Trials" Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Jul 5, 2018

Part 18 of our 1 Peter study

Wayfaring Strangers A Study Of 1 Peter Part 18 “Fiery trials” As we continue today with our series On 1 Peter Titled Wayfaring Strangers The Apostle Peter Once again addresses suffering for Christ We have seen over the last couple of months That we as believers Those whose home is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of God's Word

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Aug 22, 2016

Many people are looking for peace today, longing for peace, praying for peace. But deep peace of heart comes from the study of the Word of God.

THE POWER OF GOD’S WORD Study Text: Psalms 107: 19 – 20 Introduction: - The great reservoir of the power that belongs to God is His own Word, the Bible. If we wish to make it ours, we must go to that Book. - Yet people abound in the Church who are praying for power and neglecting the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:19-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Do We Really Want God To Mold And Shape Us? Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Aug 17, 2017

Will we allow God to make us the way He wants? Or will we go the way we want?

Opening Illustration: Back in 1501, Michelangelo was commissioned to work on a great statue of David. At the time, he had a big block of marble that was spoiled and abandoned. Most artists would say, “Who needs this ruined hunk of marble?” This marred block of marble was called “the Giant.” It ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6, Romans 9:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

Who Do You Say That I Am?

Contributed by Richard Horton on Aug 30, 2017

Who do you say Jesus is by your words, your actions and your attitude?

I have been known as many things during my 45 years on the planet. There are quite a few that I won’t be able to tell you this morning! But here’s a list of the more suitable ones. Husband, father, brother, son, paster, minister, uncle, production planner, purchasing officer, manager. I am also ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Test Of The Talents

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Oct 30, 2017

What we should do with the opportunities that God has given us.

"The Test of the Talents" Matthew 25:14-30 Matthew 25:14 For the kingdom of heaven is as a man travelling into a far country, who called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods. 15 And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one; to every man according to his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

Heart Trouble

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 7, 2014

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Heart Trouble John 14:1-6 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/HeartTrouble.html It's the #1 killer in America. And it's the #1 killer, spiritually, of all mankind. It doesn't have to be! Jesus said, "Let not your heart be troubled..." The Bible talks a lot about the heart, as in, the center of your ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Baptist