Sermons on Redemptive Event:

The Necessity Of The New Birth

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Oct 3, 2009

Today’s "me" oriented society, which tends to clamor after ease and convenience, might view many things as that which they couldn’t do without. But in light of eternity, there is but one thing that is an absolute necessity--the necessity of the New Birth.

The Necessity Of The New Birth Text: John 3: 5-7 Intro: There are many things in life that are considered to be necessities. Among them, we might list things such as paying our bills, obeying the law, being a responsible spouse, parent, or citizen. Certainly, all of these should be of concern ...read more

Scripture: John 3:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

Don’t Lose Your Connection Pt. 2 Series

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Apr 25, 2010

A story of lost hope, expectation and security for a season.

Don’t Lose Your Connection Pt. 2 Ruth 1: 6-17 Vs. 6 Heard = is to be seeking to hear THAT answer – not listening Rom 10:17 faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. Faith - produces hearing – Hearing - Produces ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:6-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Promise To Humanity: The Covenant In Genesis Series

Contributed by Andy Payne on May 31, 2009

Genesis then is primarily about revelation; God’s revelation of himself to human kind. The purpose of this self-revelation is to establish the notion of a covenant people. Sadly today the word, “covenant” is not widely used or understood in our 21st Centu

Intro: DVD series – Case for Creation Affirms the Christian view that God created the world Genesis does not explain in a scientific manner how God achieved this. But it does account for a certain worldview. David, got it right when he says in Psalm 19 1 The heavens declare the glory of God; ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:8-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Three Looks

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 4, 2008

A message on the three facts of redemption.

THE THREE LOOKS Isaiah 45:22 INTRO: There are three great facts in Redemption. There is the atonement, the advocacy, and the advent. These represent the Shed Blood of Christ, the Intervention of Jesus for us at the side of God, and the Return of Jesus for ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:22

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Sentence Ever Written

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 15, 2008

A message on John 3:16

THE GREATEST SENTENCE EVER WRITTEN John 3:16 INTRO: Many great documents have been written — some starting wars, others, stopping them. The constitution, international agreements of various kinds. READ TEXT! This verse is one we quote more than any ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Supremacy Of Christ Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 19, 2013

As we study this passage, it should paint us a picture of Jesus rescuing us from darkness and seein gHis redemption and forgiveness.

Supremacy of Christ Colossians 1:15-1:20 Introduction- Would you please turn to Colossians 1:15-1:20 We are going to look at God’s Word at the supremacy of Christ. Colossians is in the NT between the book of Philippians and the book of 1 Thessalonians. It is Apostle Paul looking ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20

Denomination: Nazarene

Kinsman Redeemer: Comparison Between Boaz And Ruth Vs. Christ And The Churc

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 16, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Are you so much in love ready to give your surname to your wife? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that CHRIST gave everything to us, His Name, His identity, His reputation (Ephesians 3:20) Ephesians

I. EXORDIUM: Are you so much in love ready to give your surname to your wife? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that CHRIST gave everything to us, His Name, His identity, His reputation (Ephesians 3:20) Ephesians 3:20 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) Now all ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Redeemed

Contributed by Thomas Baird on Dec 11, 2012

We spend so much time looking back... wishing we could change the past... feeling that others only remember us for who we WERE... and not what we are today... But we have been redeemed..

Redeemed 10/16/2012 Take your Bible if you would… and turn to Galatians chapter 3… And when you get there I want us to start in verse 26… and we will move on into chapter 4… as I see this as a continued thought… Galatians 3:26–4:7 (NIV84) 26 You are all sons ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Sealed Up

Contributed by John Mccormack on Apr 12, 2013

THE REALITY OF BEING SEALED IN CHRST UPON CONVERSION

SEALED UP INTRODUCTION: THE APOSTLE PAUL ADDRESSED THE REALITY OF A BELIEVER BEING SEALED IN CHRIST UPON REDEMPTION. SPIRITUAL INSIGHT: EPHESIANS 1:13 (NASB) IN HIM, YOU ALSO, AFTER LISTENING TO THE MESSAGE OF TRUTH, THE GOSPEL OF YOUR SALVATION--HAVING ALSO BELIEVED, YOU WERE SEALED IN HIM ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:13

Denomination: Baptist

The Strongman - Pt. 4 - Living Scary Or Living Hairy? Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Apr 27, 2013

Comic book character? Superhuman? Incredibly strong. Incredibly flawed. The Strongman teaches us strong lessons.

Living Scary Or Living Hairy? I. Introduction We have been talking about and examining the 4 chapter account of the The Strongman! An Old Testament Superman like individual who had great moments of strength and greater moments of weakness. Otherworldly strong and ironically real world weak. In ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:16-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fame To Shame Series

Contributed by Erik Estep on May 16, 2013

Today in our passage of Scripture we’re going to see the story of one of the great heroes of the Bible...Samson. But as you track his life you’ll see that there were some missteps that moved him from fame to shame. And it’s my hope that we can look at t

“Fame to Shame” Judges 16: 15-22, 28-30 May 5, 2013 Intro: Mike Tyson was no doubt the MOST feared fighter of the 1990s. Even his nickname’s scary--Iron Mike! Mine pales in comparison--Elmo. Tyson was so dominating he started his career off by winning 19 straight fights by ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:15-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Trinity In Salvation

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 29, 2013

All 3 persons of the Trinity play a role in our salvation. What we are redeemed from, by, and for.

The Trinity in Salvation Ephesians 1:4-7 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/130130.mp3 We serve one God in three persons. We see all three at work in our text. vv. 4-6 God is planning our salvation. vv. 7-12 The Son is purchasing our salvation. vv. 13-14 The Holy Spirit preserving our salvation. In ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

Hang On To Hope Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 30, 2014

The Apostle Paul said if you take all of the suffering you’ve ever endured in this life, it is like a drop in the bucket compared to a vast, deep ocean of glory that’s going to come. Paul gave us three examples of why we ought to have hope.

INTRODUCTION In the English language the word hope is rather an anemic, weak word. Sometimes when we say, “I hope something happens,” we’re not too certain it will happen. For instance, you may say, “Well I really hope I get a raise next year,” or, “I hope I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Paid In Full

Contributed by David Henderson on Jan 4, 2015

This is a brief message for kids about what it means to have our salvation paid for...in full.

Good morning. How is everybody? So I hope you had a good Christmas. Take a moment and tell me one gift that you got for Christmas. Responses. “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith--and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—“ It is the best gift ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Loaded - Pt. 3 - Benefit 3 Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 13, 2014

We are instructed to give thanks. Some of us struggle to do that because we aren't sure that God has blessed us lately. Situations and circumstances cause us to wonder if God even deserves our thanks! The truth is that we are loaded

Loaded Pt. 3 - Benefit 3 I. Introduction We have been commanded repeatedly to be thankful. Over and over again gratitude is commanded because God is worthy. Because life can be difficult and not everything is always as planned it is necessary to remind ourselves of the benefits that we have due to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal