Sermons on Redeeming The Time:

"Father, Forgive Them.”

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Oct 6, 2006

Lessons we can learn from the His words, "Father, forgive them." THE BLINDING POWER OF SATAN, THE BLESSED PROVISION FOR SIN, THE BELOVED PATTERN FOR THE SAINTS

“Father, forgive them.” Luke 23: 27-28 You can only know my inner thoughts as they are expressed by my words. The Saviour reminds us in Matthew 12: 34, "For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh." I want us to look at some of the last words Jesus ever uttered on earth from the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:27-28

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming A Wholehearted Christian Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 6, 2006

This message is #2 in the series and deals with facing the giant of apathy. This message uses the Death Crawl" video clip to set up the topic of wholeheartedness

FACING THE GIANTS Becoming a Wholehearted Christian – Dealing with the Giant of Apathy Colossians 3:23-25; Proverbs 3:5-6;Jeremiah 29:13-14 INTRODUCTION: In his six years of coaching, Grant Taylor has never had a winning season. Even his hope of a new season is squelched when the best player on ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Paradox Of Christ

Contributed by Paul Cull on Oct 9, 2006

Jesus is both superior to the angels and lower than the angels - a contradiction or a paradox?

Hebrews 1:1 – 2:12 The Paradox of Christ Introduction In many pubs, politics and religion are banned subjects for conversation. Probably with good cause, because these are subjects that people take very seriously. However, if by chance you should stray from the rule, you will often hear a ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Ready To Be Saved?

Contributed by Larry Breeden on Oct 11, 2006

Not all that believe are saved

Ready for Salvation? Jn 2:23-25 INTRO: Very hard or difficult truth 1. Not all that believe are saved a. Not all that has the normal accepted evidence of salvation are saved 2. Many think cause they have done something, God has to or is required to save a. The ...read more

Scripture: John 2:23-25

Denomination: Baptist

Burn The Ships Series

Contributed by Dennis Cummins on Oct 18, 2006

We can become so consumed with holding onto things that we think fulfill us that we miss holding onto the one that can fulfill us. This series can be viewed or listened on Itunes under ExperienceChurch.tv or on our website at www.experiencechurch.tv in

American Idols – 3 Burn the ships Have you wondered why we tend to miss the obvious… Here are some claims that were put on Pastors resumes. • "In the five churches I have faithfully served over the past two years ..." • "My hobbies are pit bulls and automatic weapons." • "I am willing to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Family's Foundation Series

Contributed by Dennis Cummins on Oct 18, 2006

This sermon includes a video illistration which we can email you upon request for free. This can be viewed on Itunes podcast or Video cast under ExperienceChurch.tv or viewed online at www.experiencechurch.tv.

The Foundation of Functioning Family’s At the end of their first date, a young man takes the girl back to her home. Emboldened by the night, he decides to try for that important first kiss. With an air of confidence, he leans with his hand against the wall and, smiling, he says to her, "Darling, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:11-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Can You Forgive Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 18, 2006

A 3 week journey to learn to forgive

First Baptist Church Matthew 6:14 June 11, 2006 Can You Forgive? I would like to tell you a true story. It occurred during the holocaust and I will do my best to leave out as much of the gruesome details as I can. The story I have comes from the book called “The Sunflower.” Listen to this story ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:14

Denomination: Baptist

The Evil Champion

Contributed by Ronnie Smith on Oct 23, 2006

1 Samuel 17:8 And he stood and cried unto the armies of Israel, and said unto them, Why are ye come out to set your battle in array? am not I a Philistine, and ye servants to Saul? choose you a man for you, and let him come down to me. 9 If he be able

THE EVIL CHAMPION I Samuel 17: 24 When the Israelites saw the man, they all ran from him in great fear. 25 Now the Israelites had been saying, "Do you see how this man keeps coming out? He comes out to defy Israel. The king will give great wealth to the man who kills him. He will also give him ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:24-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is Divorce The Last Chapter?

Contributed by James Westmoreland on Oct 23, 2006

How to make sense out of ideals that are absolute and forgiveness that is complete when it comes to the issue of divorce.

If you were to go home and sit down to write the last chapter of your life, what would you write? Our lives are full of experiences, some good and some difficult. This morning, we gather as Christians, some having experienced divorce, and most all of us have parents, children, brothers, sisters, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:2-16

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

The Keys To Becoming What God Wants You To Be Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Oct 24, 2006

Think about what God has done for you because of your spiritual connection to Christ and then act in the Spirit’s power.

1. THINK… Think about the benefits of being spiritually connected to Christ. A. Think about what Christ has done for you in the past: “You DIED.” Christ has given you a new LIFE. Believers, at the moment of their salvation, spiritually participate in Christ’s death and resurrection. “I have ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Reject The Gift

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 20, 2008

Christmas message about not rejecting Christ this season. Mainly evangelistic in nature.

Don’t Reject the Gift Romans 5:15-17 December 23, 2007 Introduction Before we get started I wanted to give you the top five most overheard comments regarding bad Christmas gifts… 5. Hey, now there’s a gift. 4. If the dog buries this, I’ll be furious. 3. I love it – but I fear the jealousy it ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:15-17, Romans 5:5

Denomination: Wesleyan

Seperate And Distinct Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Mar 1, 2008

Exposition of Mark 10:13-16 about not hindering children from the Kingdom

Text: Mark 10:13-16, Title: Separate and Distinct, Date/Place: NRBC, 3/2/08, PM A. Opening illustration: A.W. Tozer says that people who are crucified with Christ have three distinct marks: 1. They are facing only one direction, 2. They can never turn back, and 3. They no longer have plans of their ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Helmet Of Salvation Series

Contributed by Mark Perryman on Mar 6, 2008

How to stand against the devil.

INTRO:Remember when little boy playing football & hear comes the little running back & I was going to hammer him so I stuck my head down & bang! Before I knew it I was on my back, little kid running over top of me. I felt such pain & saw stars everything goes black) see He was able to run over me ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's Holy Word

Contributed by James Cloud on Mar 8, 2008

Studying the Word is essential to truly understand God and our relationships to each other.

God’s Holy Word Proverbs 3:1-24 1 My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments, 2 for length of days and years of life and peace they will add to you. 3 Let not steadfast love and faithfulness forsake you; bind them around your neck; write ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-24

Denomination: Anglican

There's A Double Agent In The House

Contributed by Ronnie Mcneill on Mar 11, 2008

This sermon warns us about double agents on our jobs, in our homes, and even in the church. We must be vigilant and stay in prayer so that we can be aware of the double agents that face us in our lives.

Introduction: As I began to look at the scripture, I couldn’t help but think about the secret agent called James Bond, 007. I remember the movie called, “Die Another Day” featuring Hallie Berry. An Asian agent in the movie had betrayed James Bond and he went through all types of torture and he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:14-49

Denomination: Baptist