Sermons on Respond To Evil:

Are You A Believer Or A Receiver?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Sep 29, 2019

There is a growing belief within the church that a person who is a believer in Jesus is considered a Christian and has therefore been given eternal life after they say the "sinners prayer." This is an in-depth multipart message

This belief stems primarily from the notion that because Jesus ‘chose’ the Disciples, they were now the ‘saved’ elect, including Judas, which is why they were able to perform healings, miracles, and casting out demons in Jesus’ name. It is true that Judas was one of the multiple disciples Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 6:69, James 2:19, Matthew 16:16, Leviticus 17:11-14, Romans 5:9, 1 Thessalonians 5:9, Ephesians 2:5-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Red Flags

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 15, 2019

A study in the book of Jeremiah 40: 1 – 16

Jeremiah 40: 1 – 16 Red Flags 1 The word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD after Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard had let him go from Ramah, when he had taken him bound in chains among all who were carried away captive from Jerusalem and Judah, who were carried away captive to Babylon. 2 And ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 40:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Made Up Your Mind?

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 18, 2019

A study in the book of Jeremiah 42: 1 – 22

Jeremiah 42: 1 – 22 Made up your mind? 1 Now all the captains of the forces, Johanan the son of Kareah, Jezaniah the son of Hoshaiah, and all the people, from the least to the greatest, came near 2 and said to Jeremiah the prophet, “Please, let our petition be acceptable to you, and pray for us to ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 42:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Get Involved - Be A Problem Solver!

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jul 12, 2018

Mark is sharing with us the miracle of feeding the 5,000. It is a miracle that teaches us that we can live as Christ followers who can 1. Do more than point out problems 2. Provide Real Solutions by putting things in the hands of Jesus etc...

Scripture: Mark 6:30 - 44; Psalm 23 Title: Get Involved - Be a Problem Solver! Theme: Leading and Feeding Sermon - Mark is sharing with us the miracle of feeding the 5,000. It is a miracle that teaches us that we can live as Christ followers who can 1. Do more than point out problems 2. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-43

Denomination: Nazarene

I Do - I Do, Because I Love You

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 22, 2018

Greetings fellow brothers and sisters in Marriage. We have come together these couple of days to center in on our Marriages. Wow! What a task!

"I Do, I Do - Because I Love You!" Introduction: Greetings fellow brothers and sisters in Marriage. We have come together these couple of days to center in on our Marriages. Wow! What a task! I honestly believe that everyone here at this Couples' Seminar is here because they want to enhance ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:31, Ephesians 5:22-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

For Want Of A Counselor

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 4, 2018

A study in the book of I Kings 12: 1 – 33

I Kings 12: 1 – 33 For want of a counselor 12 And Rehoboam went to Shechem, for all Israel had gone to Shechem to make him king. 2 So it happened, when Jeroboam the son of Nebat heard it (he was still in Egypt, for he had fled from the presence of King Solomon and had been dwelling in Egypt), 3 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 12:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Promise Of Justification Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 19, 2018

In Galatians 3:15-18 four reasons are given for affirming the superiority of the covenant of promise: God presents its 1) Confirmation (Gal. 3:15), its 2) Christ-centeredness (Gal. 3:16), its 3) Chronology (Gal. 3:17), and its 4) Completeness (Gal. 3:18).

Many of the delightful things that we anticipate in our lives are based on promises. We enter into relationships with people we care about and in broader organizations through promises. The word “promise” itself is filled with hopeful realities. We love it when someone makes a promise. It has the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:15-18

Denomination: Other

Justification Through Faith In Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 26, 2017

A brief study of justification by faith in Christ the Lord and a review of some reasons why human effort can never justify an individual.

“We ourselves are Jews by birth and not Gentile sinners; we know that a person is not justified by works of the law but through faith in Jesus Christ, so we also have believed in Christ Jesus, in order to be justified by faith in Christ and not by works of the law, because by works of the law no ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

Strength To Stand-11 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 5, 2017

11 of 11. Paul closes his direction to the Ephesian church by encouraging them to find their strength in the Lord. But where or how do God's people find strength to stand victorious? God’s people acquire strength to stand victorious thru a distinct...

STRENGTH To STAND-XI—Ephesians 6:10-20 Attention: Self-Conscious At The Gym: I was self-conscious about going to the gym, because I thought the pounds I had put on would make me stand out among the spandex-clad regulars. I chose a treadmill in the corner so I'd be inconspicuous. However, as I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

When The Fullness Of Time Had Come... Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 23, 2017

A review of Paul's understanding of the Virgin Birth of our Lord. The impact of being a "son of God" through faith in the Risen Christ.

“When the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons. And because you are sons, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying, ‘Abba! Father!’ So, you are no ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

His Mercy Endures Forever

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 14, 2018

A study in the book of 1 Chronicles 16: 1 – 43

1 Chronicles 16: 1 – 43 His Mercy endures forever 16 So they brought the ark of God and set it in the midst of the tabernacle that David had erected for it. Then they offered burnt offerings and peace offerings before God. 2 And when David had finished offering the burnt offerings and the peace ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

In Place-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 20, 2018

1 of 3. Joshua came face-to-face with the Commander/Captain of the hosts of heaven. God’s people must become aware of their place in God’s battle. How can we take our proper place? Those securing their place in the LORD’s battle are Open to His...

IN (My/Your)PLACE--I—Joshua 5:13-15 Set for Restoration—Leadership—Ready to Rumble—Commanding the Battle Attention: A little girl who is a beginning/budding pianist. She can only play ‘chopsticks.’ The teacher & master pianist kindly sets her in his lap in front of the keyboard & instructs her to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Ark Of The Covenant Is Found

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 18, 2018

A study in the book of Exodus 37: 1 – 29

Exodus 37: 1 – 29 The Ark of the Covenant is found 37 Then Bezalel made the ark of acacia wood; two and a half cubits was its length, a cubit and a half its width, and a cubit and a half its height. 2 He overlaid it with pure gold inside and outside, and made a molding of gold all around it. 3 And ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Break It Down

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 7, 2018

A study in the book of Leviticus 19: 1 – 37

Leviticus 19: 1 – 37 Break it down 19 And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, 2 “Speak to all the congregation of the children of Israel, and say to them: ‘You shall be holy, for I the LORD your God am holy. 3 ‘Every one of you shall revere his mother and his father, and keep My Sabbaths: I am the ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Living Diligent Faith

Contributed by Michael K. Farrar, O. D. on Jun 28, 2016

2 Peter chapter 1 instructs us to live a diligent faith, one which continues to grow from the time we accept Christ as our personal Savior and Lord. In the process, Peter shares in this chapter 7 attributes we grow in as we become more spiritually mature.

LIVING DILIGENT FAITH - 2 PETER 1:1-11 Michael K. Farrar, O.D. God's Breath Publications: http://www.godsbreathpublications.com/ Audio Sermon: http://www.godsbreathpublications.com/living-diligent-faith/ SERMON OUTLINE: INTRODUCTION: CHRISTIANS LIVING UNDER CORRUPT ROMAN RULE - SURROUNDED BY ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible