Sermons on Reckon:

Song Of The Redeemed

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Aug 3, 2009

loss of a loved one

A gravestone in a churchyard bears these words: ‘The cup was bitter, the sting severe To part from her we loved so dear. Our loss is great we’ll not complain But hope in heaven to meet again. Not gone from memory not gone from love But gone to her Father’s home above.’ For some of us the loss of a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:9-17

Denomination: United Methodist

When The Church Put Up With What It Should Have Put Out Series

Contributed by Nokomis Jackson on Mar 17, 2015

Is there a Jezebel spirit in your church? We've allow things to go on in the church on behalf of Jezebel and have not put it out from the church.

The Church on Trial Pt. 4 When the Church Put Up With What It Should Have Put Out Revelation 2:18-23 18) To the angel of the church in Thyatira write: These are the words of the Son of God, whose eyes are like blazing fire and whose feet are like burnished bronze. 19) I know your deeds, your love ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

It Is Finished

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Oct 29, 2015

To establish Christ’s work at Calvary has fulfilled all the Old Testament Scriptures, provided the perfect sacrifice for sins, and finished the work of salvation for sinners. This lesson will investigate how Jesus answered the thief’s request before His death.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Scriptures for the Son 2. The Sacrifice for Sins 3. The Salvation for Sinners Introductory Remarks. 1. In our lesson today, we will discuss the emphatic declaration of Jesus on the cross – "It is finished." Let me be clear; he does not mean one part of it is ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30, Matthew 5:17-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Quagmire Of Mankind’s Separation-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 26, 2012

1 of 3. Genesis concisely details a separation of nations following the Flood. What defines the quagmire of mankind’s separation? The quagmire in mankind’s separation is in his...

The QUAGMIRE Of MANKIND’s SEPARATION-I—Genesis 10:1-32 & 11:1-9 Attention: Oystering in Savannah/Coastal salt-marsh mud will literally suck your boots off! Such a Quagmire is a difficult place from which to be extricated. Mankind became separated into various nations following the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Conqueror Of Death Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 4, 2013

Through the resurrection, Christ shows “His Power over Death”, as Manifested in 1) His Dying (John 19:31–37), 2) His Burial (John 19:38–42), and 3) His Resurrection (John 20:1–10).

Scott McConnell, director of LifeWay Research said this week that "Easter and Christmas are the most revered worship observances of the Christian faith. The crux of the gospel is not just that Jesus came to earth in human form which we celebrate at Christmas, but that He lived a sinless life and ...read more

Denomination: Other

God's Provision(S) For Man's Redemption? Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Apr 12, 2013

“It is because of him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God--that is, our righteousness, holiness and redemption.” (1 Corinthians 1:30)

What is redemption? What Does It Mean to Be Redeemed? What is God's Provision(s) for Man's Redemption? Text: “No one can redeem the life of another or give to God a ransom for them— the ransom for a life is costly, no payment is ever enough—so that they should live on forever ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A New Phase Of Life

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 15, 2011

Joshua recognized a major benchmark in Israel’s progress toward inheriting the Promised Land. Our graduates are entering a new phase of life acknowledging their past accomplishments & thereby initiating their significant work yet to be accomplished.

A NEW PHASE Of LIFE—Joshua 24:14-28 Attention: Graduates of High School & Community College Need: If you work without serving God, then you’ve chosen your god & your god is you! Joshua recognized a major benchmark in Israel’s progress toward inheriting the Promised Land. Our ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-28

Denomination: Baptist

Paul’s Message Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 2, 2018

The heart of a believer has not been improved, but instead, he has been given a new heart by which he is brought by small steps to act upon new principles, by new rules, with new ends, and in new company.

June 22, 2014 Tom Lowe The Second Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians Lesson II.B.6.b: Paul’s Message. (5:16-21) 2nd Corinthians 5:16-21 (NKJV) 16 Therefore, from now on, we regard no one according to the flesh. Even though we have known Christ according to the flesh, yet now we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Opportunity Of A Lifetime

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 6, 2017

Sermon processes three life principles drawn from the Parable of the Talents.

7-14-13 In 1967 a vibrant seventeen-year-old girl, named Joni Eareckson, dived into a Chesapeake Bay and hit bottom. The accident left her paralyzed from the neck down. How do you process an event like that in someone’s life? What do you do when you are the most capable, hardest worker at your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30, 2 Corinthians 4:17-18, 1 Peter 3:18

Denomination: Charismatic

Turning Religious Reluctance-13

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 13, 2019

13 of ? Jesus bore witness of His Messianic identity to a reluctant but religious woman. God’s people bear witness of Jesus’ identity to reluctant religious people. What does it take to turn that religious reluctancy around? Turning religious reluctance to God requires...

TURNING RELIGIOUS RELUCTANCE-XIII—John 4:1-42(:21-27, 31-38) Turning the Religious Lost Attention: One of my uncles confessed to me that when he was a much younger man, he once tried to see how much oil was in his oil can by striking a match & holding it just inside the spout of the can so it ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42, John 4:27-38

Denomination: Baptist

The Lonely City

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 19, 2019

A study in the book of Lamentations 1: 1 – 22

Lamentations 1: 1 – 22 The Lonely City 1 How lonely sits the city that was full of people! How like a widow is she, who was great among the nations! The princess among the provinces has become a slave! 2 She weeps bitterly in the night; her tears are on her cheeks; Among all her lovers she has ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 1:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

By His Stripes-4

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 21, 2019

4 of ? The prophet Isaiah declared a future time when God’s Servant would provide the remedy for sin. Jesus is God’s remedy for sin. By His stripes I receive the Servant's...

BY HIS STRIPES-IV—Isaiah 52:13—53:1-12 OR: God’s Remedy For Sin Attention: To Brendan Johnston, it was a simple choice. The 18-year-old senior wrestler from The Classical Academy in Colorado had never competed against a girl, & faced with the option to do so & potentially move one round ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm 38: Sickness And Suffering Brought On By Sin Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 16, 2019

This psalm is David’s confession and concerns physical sickness. David is very ill. His body is wasting away. We have no record of him having this illness, but as we have seen before he thanked God for his healing.

December 13, 2014 Tom Lowe Title: PSALM 38: Sickness and Suffering Brought on by Sin. A psalm of David. PART 1 DAVID’S SIN (VERSES 1-4) Part 2 David’s Suffering (verses 5-8) Part 3 David’s Sorrow (verses 9-14) Part 4 David’s Supplication (verses 15-22) Psalm 38 (KJV) Part 1: ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 38:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Parable Of The Ten Talents Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 14, 2018

The lord is Christ, who is the absolute Owner and Administrator of all persons and things, and in a special way of his church; all things are delivered into His hands.

-Tuesday- Mount of Olives (13) Olivet Discourse Continued Scriptures: Matthew 25:14-30 PART 13.2: PARABLE OF THE TEN TALENTS Parable of the Ten Talents 14 “For the kingdom of heaven is like a man traveling to a far country, who called his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

What Makes God Delightful?

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Feb 20, 2014

Psalm 147:11,“The LORD delights in those who fear him, who put their hope in his unfailing love..”

What makes God delightful? Have you ever wondered what makes God delightful? One of the greatest privilege in Christian life and ministry is to Rejoice in the Lord always; The Bible repeatedly commands us to “rejoice in the Lord” (Phil 3:1; 4:4). The most important thing that any one ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 149:4-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational