Sermons on Renunciation:

Understanding And Living Grace

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Aug 18, 2008

We in our humanity struggle to understand the depth and comprehensiveness of the divine concept of Grace. How can we try and understand this concept better?

Grace We visit the Columbia Asia Hospital occasionally. We always make an appointment for a specific time. I remember one occasion very clearly. We arrived early, the appointment was at 10.45 and we arrived at 10.15 am. We took the registration slips and sat down to wait. Half an hour wait in a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lesson 19: Positive Basis: Death Of The "Old Man” Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 27, 2018

When we are born again we are called upon to “put off” the old garments of the natural life, the natural man. We are to deny the ways of the “old man.” (The “old man” is by nature corrupt, and by nature follows “the deceitful lust.”)

Commentary on the Book of Ephesians By: Tom Lowe Date: 9/12/17 Lesson 19: Positive Basis: Death of the “Old Man” (Ephesians 4:20-24) Ephesians 4:20-24 (KJV) 20 But ye have not so learned Christ; 21 If so be that ye have heard him, and have been taught ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:20-24

Denomination: Baptist

Christ And World Revolution

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 9, 2016

Jesus Christ is the greatest revolutionary who ever lived. Jesus demands, not only personal revolution -- of our hearts, priorities, behavior, and words -- but also for us to bring revolution to the world around us!

CHRIST & WORLD REVOLUTION 2 Cor. 5:17 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Fish and Chips 1. Lost on a rainy night in the north of England, a lady stumbled across a monastery and requested shelter there. Fortunately, she's just in time for dinner and was treated to the best fish and chips she’d ever ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Overcome By Paying Attention To Your Heart Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Oct 22, 2021

The iconic statement is our consideration this morning: “Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” (1 Samuel 16:7)

Pay Attention To Your Heart 1 Samuel 16:1-13 Introduction A few years ago Forbes Magazine published an article by Ty Kiisel about how appearances impact our work lives. In the studies he looked at he noted that people who are tall are generally paid more. More, those who are blonde, who work ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Promises Of God Through Abraham PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 9, 2024

This sermon explores God's promises through Abraham's covenant and Jesus' sacrifice, emphasizing the importance of faith, self-denial, and the transformative power of God's Word. Mark

Good morning, dear family of faith. It's a joy to gather with you today, to join in the sacred dance of worship, and to turn our hearts toward the Word of God. We're not just here to warm the pews or fill an hour on a Sunday morning. We are here to engage with the living God, to hear from Him, to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38, Romans 4:13-25, Genesis 17:1-7, Psalm 22:23-31

Topics: Jesus Prepares Disciples, Prediction Of His Death

Let Your Light Shine, Or? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 8, 2023

The sermon emphasizes the importance of being spiritually prepared and vigilant for God's kingdom, inspired by the parable of the ten virgins from Matthew 25:1-13.

Good morning. I hope you're all feeling as blessed as I am to be here together in the house of the Lord. Now, I've got something I'm excited to share with you today. We're going to take a good, hard look at a passage from the book of Matthew, chapter 25, verses 1-13. But before we get to that, I've ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Topics: Light, Shine

Angelology - The Study Of Angels Evil And Elect Series

Contributed by David Welch on Aug 30, 2018

Message summarizing the doctrine of angels.

Angelology concerns the teaching of the Scripture regarding angels. This study is sometimes broken down into three different categories: Angelology, Demonology, and Satanology. Since all of these deal with angels, we will consider them all under the heading of angels; elect and evil. I. General ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 148:5, Revelation 5:8-13

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Cpr For A Healthy Walk Part 16 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 5, 2018

Message 16 in our exploration of the foundational elements necessary for a healthy walk. This message focuses on our need to resist the devil.

“Foot on the Devil’s Neck” Scripture reading Finally, be strong in the Lord, and in the strength of His might. Put on the full armor of God, that you may be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-13, 1 Corinthians 10:3-5, 1 Peter 5:6-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Baptism

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Nov 30, 2004

The Meaning of Baptism

Acts 2:38-39 October 3, 2004 Baptism Last Easter we baptized 3 young adults & if you remember I preached about the meaning of baptism that Sunday. You may not remember what I said, but you may remember these little vials of water. They have the verse from Acts 2: "Repent and be baptized, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38-39

Denomination: *other

Howsweet The Sound Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 13, 2006

Simply put, grace is God’s best for our worst.

How Sweet the Sound Text: Eph. 2:1-10 Introduction 1. Illustration: Put bluntly: the American church today accepts grace in theory but denies it practice. We say we believe that the fundamental structure of reality is grace, not works – but our lives refute our faith. By and large, the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Andrew Lloyd Weber, A Journalist And 3 Guys Called 'jesus'

Contributed by Michael Bird on Jan 15, 2002

Examines various depicitions of who people say Jesus is and gives and exposition of Mk 8 concerning the confession of Jesus’ Messiahship

Mark 8:27-9:1 – Andrew Lloyd Weber, a Journalist and Three Guys Called Jesus. Introduction The odd sermon title is a smoke screen for a question I’d like to ask: “Who is Jesus?” It is the same question that the disciples asked when Jesus’ calmed the waters. Whether you’re an atheist or a ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Blessing Of Surrender

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 28, 2012

Surrendering your life to God is the way to blessings. How can we do it? (1) Get rid of false assumptions; (2) believe God has your best in mind, and (3) look at what you get, not what you lose.

Romans 12:1-2 1 Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God - this is your spiritual act of worship. 2 Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Form Without The Fire

Contributed by Jim Mccutchen on Sep 21, 2010

Gods messengers are called to stir the waters of this hell bent generation and with a bible in one hand and the grace of God in the other preachers need to mount the pulpits and preach with the boldness of John the Baptist, and trouble or cities with

FORM WITHOUT THE FIRE! Background of the story: At the time of I Kings 18, the King of Israel was a man named Ahab, and he was married to a Philistine woman who is known her wickedness - Jezebel. Jezebel’s evil influence and Ahab's leadership led the nation of Israel to fall into ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:18-34

Denomination: Christian Church

Grace In Christ Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 30, 2008

Simply put, grace is God’s best for our worst.

Grace In Christ Text: Eph. 2:1-10 Introduction 1. Illustration: Put bluntly: the American church today accepts grace in theory but denies it practice. We say we believe that the fundamental structure of reality is grace, not works – but our lives refute our faith. By and large, the gospel of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Sermon On The Mount - Part 7 Series

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Jun 21, 2019

Part 7 in a 14-part series of studies I call “The Christian Character” as described by Jesus to a crowd of people on a Galilean hillside as he delivered what is more familiarly known as the “Sermon on the Mount.” This part considers blessedness in persecution and insults.

Part 7 - Beatitudes – The Persecuted and Insulted Sermon on the Mount The Christian Character Matthew 5:3 - 7:27 (Cf. Luke 6:20-49) This is Part 7 in a 14-part series of studies I call “The Christian Character” as described by Jesus to a crowd of people on a Galilean hillside as he delivered what ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12, 1 Peter 4:15-16, Acts 8:3, Acts 9:1-2, 1 Timothy 1:15, Mark 13:9-13, Mark 13:14-20, Matthew 10:28, 2 Timothy 3:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ