Sermons on Religious Tests:

God's Amazing Grace Series

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Jun 7, 2006

Now, when we sin and disobey God, we need not live in guilt and fear of being punished because even though it was the last thing we deserved, when Christ died on the cross, he died for everything we have done, are doing, and will do. His pierced hand offe

***Start off with movie clip*** As humorous as this movie clip is, as it depicts Jesus going around the crowd of people and telling them how they have sinned, it is also really sad. It’s sad because there are a lot of people, some sitting in this very room, that see Jesus and having a ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stand Firm

Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Jun 15, 2007

This message uses the example of the Hebrew children to encourage Christians to Stand Firm in the face of any opposition.

Stand Firm Daniel 1.1-8 vv. 4-5, Daniel and his friends got a three-year crash course in the ways of the Chaldeans. --New Teachings, new language, pagan religion --They were faced with adversity in their education—they would be taught things that went totally against their beliefs. --They ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Being On The "Right" Side Of Christianity Series

Contributed by Denis O'callaghan Ph.d. ,th.d., D.d., D. Phil. on Sep 22, 2012

Jesus is the outcast darting from tree to tree in the backs of our minds, questioning "Do love Me"? Keep my commandments."

Saints of God, I have saved the last two studies in this series for last "what Jesus though of Politics and Religion" And if your one of those who read the last chapter of a mystery first to see the ending then I won’t disappoint you. Something you might want to share with your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Fuel Up With The Word Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Sep 17, 2008

Rising fuel prices have people seeking for alternative sources of energy. The Bible offers answers.

Fuel Up With The Word. (James 1:16-27) Introduction 2008 has being the year of rising oil prices. Therefore there is a great push to discover and develop alternative sources of energy. Last week we talked about “Be Fueled with Prayer.” How to be fueled with Prayer? Jesus said pray in secret and ...read more

Scripture: James 1:16-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Unexpected Education In The Middle Of Nowhere Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 9, 2013

This is the third message in a series on the life of Moses that shows that being God's man is never easy. This message shows how God often teaches us in the most unexpected places.

When we last left Moses, he had fled the land of Egypt leaving behind all the wealth and privileges that he was raised with. Moses was a rising star, who had had the very best education, the sky was the limit. However, a knee jerk reaction has cost him everything. Now he finds himself in the middle ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lead Us Not

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jun 9, 2019

Take time to grasp the heart of what Jesus was teaching when he said, "Lead us not into temptation."

Lead Us Not Enjoying the Protection of A Disciple’s Prayer There is a danger in Christendom. There is a movement of making changes to the Word of God which appear to be good ones. Here is one of the latest: A respected religious leader changed the phrase in Matthew 6:13 from, “lead us not into ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Nature Of Temptation Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 3, 2011

We need understand the truth concerning temptation.

INTRODUCTION • VIDEO CLIP PC • SLIDE #1 • Dan Evans has made it all the way to the small town of Contention where he is being paid $200 to deliver outlaw Ben Wade to the 3:10 train. • Wade’s outlaw gang has been trailing them and Dan’s son William has snuck along and is now caught up in the deadly ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Can I Trust You? Can You Trust Me?

Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 28, 2010

First of a series based on the six pillars of 'Character Counts!'

Today, we are part of six or seven congregations in the East Noble School district that are addressing the six pillars of 'Character Counts!' program that East Noble has been running for the past couple of years. It is not often these days that the church and the school get together on the same ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:12

Denomination: Church Of God

Will The Real Holy Spirit Please Stand Up? Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 12, 2013

It is a terrible mistake to separate the Work of the Holy Spirit from the Person and work of Jesus Christ as revealed in Scripture

Will the Real Holy Spirit Please Stand Up? I John 4:1-6 Introduction We have seen that sound doctrine and sound love are both essential to the Christian faith and must be held together and not against each other. Living in love and living the truth of the gospel are what gives us assurance that ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Covid19 And Quarantine / Who Truely Wears The Crown

Contributed by Greg Van Heukelom on Jun 30, 2020

Corona beer logo is a picture of the Cathedral of our Lady of Guadalupe in Puerto Vallarta. The question of the day is does the Covid19 wear the crown, or the King of KINGS?

4/19 – Covid19 and Quarantine Hello, I'm pastor Greg of Calvary Reformed Church, Mattawan Michigan and the Wing Chaplain at Battle Creek the Air National Guard. There are some words that we've all heard--- especially in the last few weeks, which for some of us can cause some fear in ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Common Ways To Lead An Uncommon Life Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Sep 4, 2007

How Jesus taught and modeled a rich and satisfying life as The Good Shepherd.

We’re starting a new three-week series today called Jesus in Blue Jeans. When God became man in the person of Jesus He came to earth as regular people. He wasn’t surrounded in thunderbolts as some of the mythical ancient Greek gods. He wasn’t wearing a halo the size of the rings of Saturn ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Blueprint For Life Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 10, 2010

We can build a life that can withstand storms by building upon: 1) A Wise Foundation (Matthew 7:24) which is also 2) A Withstanding Foundation (Matthew 7:25) instead of just a 3) A Wishful Foundation (Matthew 7:26-27).

Matthew 7:24-27. 24 “Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock. 25 And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house, but it did not fall, because it had been founded on the rock. 26 And everyone ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Other

The Trouble With Christianity - Exclusivity Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Feb 11, 2011

The world believes that Christan is exclusive and divides people.

The trouble with Christianity - Exclusivity Over the next couple weeks we are going to examine some of the things that people see as being problems with Christianity. We are at a time when Christianity in general – all denominations wither old school and traditional or modern thinking ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-10

Denomination: Congregational

The Way Of The Master Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 11, 2007

Stations of the Cross, Station 1

THE WAY OF THE MASTER (LUKE 9:21-26) When skater Michelle Kwan was 13, the junior skater who was still plotting her course in the world of figure skating went behind coach Frank Carroll’s back, submitted her application for senior competition and aimed to transcend her age group. Kwan then pleaded ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:22-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Way Of The Master Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 26, 2007

Stations of the Cross, Pt. 1

THE WAY OF THE MASTER (LUKE 9:21-26) When skater Michelle Kwan was 13, the junior skater who was still plotting her course in the world of figure skating went behind coach Frank Carroll’s back, submitted her application for senior competition and aimed to transcend her age group. Kwan then pleaded ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:22-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible