Sermons on Reformation Theology:

The Elephant In The Room: Corporate-Vocational Election Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 6, 2012

Election is one of the thorniest, controversial issues among biblical Christians. The 2 main views are Calvinism and Arminianism. But are these the only alternatives? This sermon examines the Corporate-Vocational View of Election.

The Elephant in the Room: Corporate-Vocational Election Sermon 4 in series: Ephesians - Live Like You Really Are Chuck Sligh February 5, 2012 TEXT: Ephesians 1:4-5 – “According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

Church Anniversary Sermon

Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Oct 17, 2005

A sermon for Church Anniversary

Jesus said, ‘every scribe who has been trained for the kingdom of heaven is like a householder who brings out of his treasure-store both the new and the old.’ This rather odd little verse is probably a kind of signature from the writer of the Gospel. It’s as though he was giving us a hint about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-52

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's People And The Five Points Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Dec 2, 2015

How God's people fuss over various doctrinal differences! To their own loss, for there is truth on both sides. Also a short history of the struggle, including a look at Pelagius, Calvin, and Arminius.

A POINTED DISCUSSION ABOUT THE AMAZING GRACE OF GOD The 5 points of Arminianism and of Calvinism. Reviewed, questioned, affirmed Preface I must say at the outset that the following paper was meant to be as fair and balanced as possible, giving as much Scriptural weight to one side as the other, and ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:35

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Love Song Of Christ And The Church Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 16, 2017

Indeed, the deepest meaning of the Song of Songs is the celebration of the love of God, the Bridegroom, for His faithful people, seen as the dark beauty, the Bride.

Thursday of 3rd week in Advent 2017 Reformation/Revolution The beautiful Song of Solomon, or Song of Songs, is on the surface a long love song, or compilation of love songs. It celebrates the love of husband and wife, the longing of one for the other, and the joy that can come from a loving and ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 2:14-18

Denomination: Catholic

Why Study The Ministry Of Jesus Christ_part 3 Series

Contributed by Richard Goble on Mar 12, 2008

The third of four reasons Luke suggests to study the ministry of Jesus Christ - to gain a perfect understanding of His life, death, and resurrection.

TITLE: WHY STUDY THE MINISTRY OF JESUS CHRIST SERIES: THE INCOMPARABLE MINISTRY OF JESUS THE MESSIAH TEXT: JOHN 21:24-25; LUKE 1:1-4 Introduction: As we continue studying the reasons for examining the life and ministry of Jesus Christ, we discover Luke’s desire for us to have a perfect ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Justification Controversy

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Mar 10, 2002

We will look at the Justification controversy beginning with Martin Luther and look into some things that are held up by the opposition as given by J.D.G. Dunn.

Justification Controversy New Testament Synthesis By: Bruce Landry I. What is the Controversy over Justification Page 1 II. The Biblical Texts of this Controversy Page 5 III. Conclusion Page ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The History Of The Bible

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Aug 18, 2008

A challenge to not neglect God word.

Some interesting facts about the Bible: • “Bible” comes from the Latin biblia, meaning “books.” • The first book ever printed was the Bible in 1454. • The Bible was divided into chapters by Stephen Langton in 1228. • The Old Testament was divided into verses by R. Nathan in 1488 and the New ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:16

Denomination: Baptist

What's In A Name?

Contributed by Frank Martin on Jan 10, 2008

What’s in a name?

What’s in a name? By f.martin I grew up in New Jersey. As a young fellow I was taken to Ebenezer Baptist Church in Englewood NJ for spiritual worship and fellowship. When you are young and part of the family I was in, there was not an option when the family went to church. You went happily ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Sacramental Gifts

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 27, 2018

Every denomination has its own take on sacrament, and some deny that there are any sacraments, even Baptism, that are normally required for salvation. But Scripture helps us solve the problem.

Thursday of the 4th Week in Course 2018 Reformation/Revolution The forty years that King David ruled over Israel were looked upon in later centuries as a kind of golden age, one that extended into the early years of his son, Solomon. David was chosen by God through the prophet Samuel because he ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:7-13, 1 Kings 2:1-12

Denomination: Catholic

A Doctor You've Never Heard Of

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 29, 2018

The sixteenth century saw so much heretical scriptural writing that we usually write it off. But good Catholic scholarship was going on in that century, and John of Avila was one of the brightest lights.

Thursday of the 13th Week in Course 2018 Reformation/Revolution The vocation to be a prophet is not for the faint-hearted. We see in this reading from the Book of Amos that the poor fellow was a migrant shepherd and tree-dresser, but he heard the voice of God and responded “yes.” And then God told ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:1-8, Amos 7:10-17

Denomination: Catholic

Surrendering To God's Will Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 4, 2017

If we are to be living stones in the Church built on Christ, we must have the attitude of surrender to God’s will that infused Mary and Jesus.

Dedication of St. John Lateran Basilica 2017 Revolution and Reformation “Today the liturgy celebrates the dedication of the Lateran Basilica, called “mother and head of all the churches of the city and the world.” In fact, this basilica was the first to be built after Emperor Constantine’s edict, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:9-17

Denomination: Catholic

Do You Love Jesus

Contributed by Joe Stanley on Aug 19, 2009

A sermon about how the church has lost its love for Jesus.

Do You Love Jesus? Revelation 2:1-7 “To the angel of the church in Ephesus write: ‘The words of him who holds the seven stars in his right hand, who walks among the seven golden lampstands. “‘I know your works, your toil and your patient endurance, and how you cannot bear with those who are evil, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Rich And Heartless, Or Rich And Generous?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 19, 2018

Fail to correct your evil addictions, and lose eternally.

Thursday of Pentecost Week 2018 Reformation/Revolution The epistle of St. James reads much like the preaching of an OT prophet like Isaiah or Jeremiah. Today James is directing his admonitions to those who are rich and heartless. One can with the grace of God be rich and humane, rich and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:41-50, James 5:1-6

Denomination: Catholic

The Oldest Hymn, Part 1- Humility And Unity Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jan 27, 2006

So- you’ve been incredibly blessed by God? Now what?

The oldest hymn part one- Humility and unity. WBC 29/01/06 am Philippians 2:1-11 (esp vv 1-8) Well- did I get the cream, today, or what? - one of the most fantastic passages in the Bible - tremendously practical. Tremendous Christology o Jesus: nature/form God. Nature/form servant/human o The One ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Luther's Revelation

Contributed by Woodrow Freeze on Nov 23, 2006

A sermon preached at Homecoming, focusing on Martin Luther’s revelation surrounding "the just shall live by faith."

For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith. (Romans 1:16-17) ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17

Denomination: Baptist