Sermons on reckoning:

"The Mark Of The Christian" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on May 2, 2003

In admonishing the believer to walk according to what God has called them, Paul lists the primary things that set the Christian apart (#11 in the Unfathomable Love of Christ series)

“I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, entreat you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, showing forbearance to one another in love, being diligent to preserve the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.” ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-3

Denomination: Orthodox

The Crisis Of Dependence

Contributed by Jerry Vargo on Jan 8, 2002

To find joy, one must continually abide in the Word, Prayer, and in His unbounding love.

If you use any or all of this message--would you be willing to fire off a quick email to:pastorjerryvargo@juno.com? I would like to have an idea of how often my sermons are actually being preached to strengthen the Body of Christ. Thanks! The Crisis of Dependence Pastor Jerry Vargo Text: John ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Justification By Faith Series

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Dec 6, 2007

This sermon seeks to communicate that Christ’s own righteousness is imputed to those who believe thus, enabling the believer to live the Christ life like God designed it be lived.

Martin Luther a German monk and theologian dealt the symbolic blow that began the Protestant Reformation when he nailed his Ninety-Five Theses to the door of the Wittenberg Church. That document contained an attack on abuses by popes and the sale of indulgences by church officials. But Luther ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

A Profitable Faith. Series

Contributed by James Mccullen on May 6, 2005

Some people do not see any benefits from being a Christian. Our faith is profitable, and we need to be able to share that in convincing manner. In this passage James gives some illustrations concerning a provable faith.

A Profitable Faith. James 2:14-26 C:\MyData\JAM-OLD But Good\JAMES2-2.WPD {14} What use is it, my brethren, if a man says he has faith, but he has no works? Can that faith save him? {15} If a brother or sister is without clothing and in need of daily food, {16} and one of you says to them, ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: *other

Be Ye Doers

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Feb 22, 2019

The final test of salvation is fruit. This means a changed life, Christian character and conduct, and ministry to others in the glory of God.

"BE YE DOERS" Scripture: James 1:19- 25 I. Be Ye A. Be Swift --- James 1:19 "be swift (speedy) to hear (learn by hearing)" 1. Hear the Word --- Romans 10:17 "So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God." Define Faith: 4102 pistis ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-25, Acts 17:10-12, Hebrews 4:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Liberty And Grace

Contributed by Paul Robinson on Mar 20, 2023

Does grace mean that we are free to do whatever we want, even sin? Let's see what the Bible says about this in Romans 6.

There is a certain group of Christianity today that says that since we are under grace, we are free to live however we want, even if we live in sin. In other words, grace allows you to live in sin! This has always been a problem, even back during the Apostle Paul’s day. And so, he deals with this ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Ruth; Faithfulness In Family Life PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Highlight the power of faithful family ties, using the example of Ruth's unwavering loyalty and faithfulness to Naomi, and to encourage us to model such faithfulness in our own family relationships.

Good morning, dear brothers and sisters, and welcome to our service today. As we come together in fellowship, I'm excited to share with you a message about the power of faithful family ties, rooted in the inspiring example of Ruth. John Stott once said, "Faith is a reasoning trust, a trust which ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-18

Topics: Faithfulness, Examples

Effective Prayer

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jan 21, 2005

This sermon on prayer answers two basic questions: "How can I be effective in prayer?" and "What hinders prayer and makes it ineffective?"

Sanctifying Grace --I Thessalonians 5:22-24 This dirty glass represents each one of us as a sinner separated from God. Washing the glass makes it clean; that’s Justifying Grace, what the Holy Spirit does in my live the moment I say “yes” to God’s offer of forgiveness and a personal relationship ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-13

Denomination: Methodist

Dead & Alive

Contributed by Ed Mcneely on Jun 23, 2002

The one thing that keeps most Christians out of Christian service is a sense of unworthiness--a guilty conscience.

DEAD & ALIVE 2-03-02 Romans 6:1-14 - 8:14, 1John 1:9 The one thing that keeps more Christians out of Christian service is: . Not a lack of time… . Not a callous heart… but, A guilty conscious! That’s right: A sense of unworthiness. We simply have a dirty conscience. I’m talking about real… ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Strange Territory

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jan 3, 2008

"for ye have not passed this way heretofore." Joshua’s officers were saying to the Israelites, "You’re about to take a journey to where you’ve never been before. You’re about to go down a road that is new to you.

STRANGE TERRITORY Joshua 3:1-4 The phrase ". . . for ye have not passed this way heretofore," always comes to mind at the beginning of a new year. 2007 is in the books. It is done, over, gone for ever. The only thing left to do is to look forward to 2008 and hopefully anticipate the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Our Declaration Of Independence

Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Jul 5, 2011

We often live in bondage when as followers of Christ we have been set free. Learn again to declare your independence from the law of sin and shame, from self, and from Satan.

Our Declaration of Independence (Gal. 5:1, 13-14) 235 years ago tomorrow the Declaration of Independence was signed. It was a day in which the thirteen colonies of New England finally decided to break from their motherland and begin their journey as an independent nation. It certainly wasn’t ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1

Denomination: Lutheran

Choosing Excellence Over Loss-4

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 6, 2018

4 of 4. Paul told the Philippian Christians the value & means of maintaining a proper level of commitment to Christ. Christians are expected to maintain their commitment to Christ. But Who will, & How? Those who maintain their commitment to Christ...

CHOOSING EXCELLENCE Over Loss-IV—Php. 3:7-16 Attention: David & Paula Eddins were career foreign missionaries to Sri Lanka. They were commissioned on June 29, 1993. They were certain of their calling to the foreign mission field years prior to actually being accepted by the FMB. David had to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Love Of God-5

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 23, 2021

5 of 5. Paul highlighted the necessity of self-giving love to the proper outworking of Christian living. Self-giving love is essential to true Christianity, but How or in What ways is it essential? As A Christian, the Love of God must Humble my...

The LOVE Of GOD-V—1Corinthians 13:1-13 Attention: In general people have a similar & genuine confusion about the meaning of love, & what it means to serve a ‘loving’ God. They suppose themselves to be ‘eating from’ the best that ‘love’ has to offer, when in reality they don’t have the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-13, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Real Friendship

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 22, 2011

There are some friends who would give of themselves to make you succeed. Jesus is such a friend.

Real Friendship August 21, 2011 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: There are some friends who would give of themselves to make you succeed. Jesus is such a friend. Focus Passage: I Samuel 20:1-42 Supplemental Passage: "Greater love has no one than ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 20:1-42

Denomination: Baptist

Peace With God

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Feb 4, 2013

We’ve heard of people wanting to make “peace with God” before they die. While that is a good idea, it can only be accomplished through Jesus Christ.

Peace with God February 3, 2013 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Jesus came that we might be reconciled to God. Focus Passage: Romans 5:1-11 Supplemental Passage: See how great a love the Father has bestowed on us, that we would be called children of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist