Sermons on Relinquishment:

Offering Grace Series

Contributed by Vernon L Caruthers on Sep 12, 2009

This is sermon #4 in the series of messages on the GRACE of God. It focuses on offering GRACE to others.

Sermon for September 13, 2009 Sermon Series: Sermons on the Grace of God Sermon #4: Offering Grace Scripture Ref: Matthew 10:8 ‘Freely you have received, freely give.’ Introduction: There are 4 WORDS that probably DEFINE GRACE better than any other phrase & that is GOD IS FOR US. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:8

The Commitment Of Our Ways

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on May 15, 2013

When we commit our ways God will bless

Psa_37:5 Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass. Commit - To give in trust; to put into the hands or power of another; to entrust; with to. Trust - to run for refuge be bold (confident, secure, sure), careless Way- deh'-rek a road (as trodden); course of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Flies Can't Sit On A Hot Stove

Contributed by Michael Calo on Nov 29, 2012

Learn all you can about our enemy - He does not have the authority - We do!

Flies Can’t Sit on a Hot Stove We are in a strange war, one which is invisible to the eye. It has rages continuously for over 6000 years, and is continually escalating. The battle continues, but the only proof of the battle rests in the results of the lives it has affected. The war is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:4

Denomination: *other

Punishing The Innocent And Powerful Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jul 6, 2016

Pilate's examination of Jesus stands to prove the innocence of our Savior.

Punishing The Innocent and Powerful John 19:1-16 Today we begin John 19 and watch our Lord Jesus take the punishment for sin. At the end of John 18, Barabbas was granted his freedom in a prisoner exchange in which the Son of God was condemned to die. Look at John 19:1-16: “So then ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Of The New Testament - Part 7d Series

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Feb 27, 2018

Part 7D is a continuation of the functions we observe in the church in its infancy, and corresponding gifts that enable and empower the functionaries to perform in their various roles.

This 13-part series of classes has been many years in the making. About 25 years ago I began in earnest to examine the features, character and characteristics of the church as it existed in its earliest years. As I sometimes do, I kept my notes all along the way, and this series of classes is to a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:4-5, 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13, 1 Timothy 5:3-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

By His Stripes-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 16, 2019

1 of ? The prophet Isaiah declared a future time when God’s Servant would provide the remedy for sin. Jesus is God’s remedy for sin. By His stripes I receive His...

BY HIS STRIPES--I—Isaiah 52:13—53:1-12 OR: God’s Remedy For Sin Attention: Beware of Curare: In 1799 the famous Prussian explorer and scientist Baron Von Humboldt discovered a potent drug called curare. On an expedition into the jungles of Venezuela, he watched an Indian hunter bring down a large ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 52:13

Denomination: Baptist

Throne Of Grace Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Aug 17, 2021

Jesus became the ‘Great High Priest’ who took on Himself the sins of the world by shedding His blood on the cross for each one of us. Since Jesus is the ‘Great High Priest’, He is now at the right hand of the Father in heaven, interceding on our behalf.

We read in Hebrews 4:14, “Let us, then, hold firmly to the faith we profess. For we have a great High Priest who has gone into the very presence of God…Jesus, the Son of God.” (GNB) We live in a world where it is so easy for us to be ensnared and in bondage to various sinful habits. Outwardly we ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14

Denomination: Other

God Has To Win Control Over All The Areas Of My Life Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Sep 25, 2020

I know that we do not give God that 100% control. So, I set out to find a Scriptural example of a man or a woman who did not give that control over to God to see what we can learn from that example.

Introduction Last week, we began a new series about the four big areas of our life that God must win. The first one we talked about was God must win our choices. At the end of the day, there ought to be more checks in God’s column on things that I chose to do God’s way rather than yielding to the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Promises Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Nov 10, 2020

Promise Land We have been set free . . . now what? It isn’t enough to break out of bondage unless we learn to move to blessed. In order to do so we must find and live in promise land!

PromiseLand Pt. 1 - Promises I. Introduction The man who thought he was actually God has been defeated. Pharaoh and his armies have been swallowed in the retreating waters of the Red Sea. This brings to end the 430 years of harsh and brutal treatment of Israelite slaves who had been captive in ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:7-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

It's Party Time!!! Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jun 6, 2021

Jesus associates with sinners and EVEN EATS with them!!!

February 20, 2021 The Context: Tax Collectors and other "sinners" wanted to be around Jesus and listen to what He had to say. Pharisees and Teachers of the Law also gathered around Jesus, but for a very different reason – He was dangerous. On one particular occasion, Jesus, Tax ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:4-32

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Maundy Thursday Message

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 2, 2021

A look at what Jesus did for us through His death.

Maundy Thursday: It's About You John 13:1-5 Sometimes we wonder where did Maundy Thursday come from. The word "maundy" actually comes from the Latin word mandatum, which means "command." It's where we get the English word "mandate." That word ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

When Rights Go Wrong

Contributed by David Ward on Mar 14, 2023

A message on Paul's rebuke of the Corinthian church for tolerating lawsuits among themselves, with implications for witness, body life, and relationships.

INTRODUCTION: On Sunday December 14, 2014, the New York Jets outlasted the Tennessee Titans 16-11. The Jets showed heart and fight, as QB Geno Smith rallied them with a fourth-quarter comeback. And Jets fans across the country … groaned with despair! It was a costly win. You see, the Jets had a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seeds Of Hope In A Fallen Land Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 13, 2025

This is the 2nd Sermon from the Book of Ruth Series, "Faithfulness In A Fallen Land".

Series: Faithfulness In A Fallen Land [#2] SEEDS OF HOPE IN A FALLEN LAND Ruth 2:1-23 Introduction: Friday before last, I planted my alley garden. I planted some tomato plants, zucchini squash plants, and pepper plants. I should have stopped; but instead, I planted a lot of sunflower seeds. I ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Follow Jesus~ Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Apr 7, 2025

Based on Luke 9:23-27 - Challenges hearers to follow Jesus every day.

“FOLLOW JESUS” Luke 9:23-27 FBCF – 4/6/25 Jon Daniels INTRO – Following Jesus is a daily decision. Every day, there’s a real enemy to face & real battles to fight. Every day, there will be temptations to resist. Every day, you & I must decide if we are going to glorify God w/ our lives ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-27

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Act 3 PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 16, 2024

Encourages us to deepen our faith, become courageous in our beliefs, and live as true believers, guided by the teachings of Hebrews 11:13.

Good morning, beloved congregation. As we gather here today, in the warm embrace of our sanctuary, we find ourselves standing on the precipice of a profound revelation. A revelation that is not only about the pages of the Holy Bible, but one that is about ourselves, our faith, and our commitment to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:13

Topics: Faith, Action