Sermons on Restriction:

Ephesians 1 An Inheritance From God Series

Contributed by Jonathan Newlon on Apr 20, 2020

This sermon is about the inheritance that God gives us as described by Ephesians 1.

Jonathan Newlon Uniontown Church of Christ 18 April 2020 Ephesians 1: Inheritance from God Introduction Have you ever received an inheritance? Perhaps you’ve had a friend or relative leave you something in their will upon their death. Perhaps it was a rich relative and you received a very ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Cleansing The Temple Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on May 9, 2018

As Jesus entered Jerusalem triumphantly, He entered the Temple, considering what He saw. Being displeased with much that was going on, He returned on Monday to set His Father's house in order.

Cleansing the Temple Mark 11: 15-19 In our last study we discussed Jesus cursing the fig tree as He made His way to Jerusalem. While this was a physical act, it had spiritual implications. Jesus cursed the fig tree as He and the disciples were headed to the Temple on what most agree was Monday ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:15-19

Denomination: Baptist

Of Thermometer And Thermostat

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on May 28, 2018

With temperatures varying depending upon the weather outside, two like-sounding instruments come to our mind instinctively-thermometer and thermostat. Yours Truly in the midst of "sweltering Indian summer" has woven some spiritual truths around these two.

Of Thermometer and Thermostat Believers’ In every sweltering summer the temperatures soar. With mercury on the rise, oh how our tongues crave for that cool “elixir of life” (read pot or fridge water)! By the same token in chilly winter, the warm clothing shunned in summer now appears ...read more

Denomination: *other

Seeking A Better Portrait

Contributed by Derek Geldart on May 28, 2018

While much of your portrait might already be painted there is still time to embrace God’s will and allow Him to be the guide in painting His portrait for you!

Seeking a Better Portrait Acts 17:24-28 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 We have been created in the image of God and given specific spiritual gifts to become and serve as the person God has designed us to be! While we know this to be true, many Christians either do not ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:24-28

Denomination: Baptist

Use It Or Lose It

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Nov 19, 2017

Jesus' parable of the talents is a call to us to invest all that we are and all that we have in God's kingdom building work. The story reminds us not to compare, but to faithfully invest what we have, and to get to know the Master's heart.

Matthew 25:14-30 Use It or Lose It Today’s parable is a story about investments. Sometimes we think it’s about using our natural abilities to serve God. Why do we think that? Because the story uses the word “talent” throughout. Our English word “talent” actually comes from that interpretation of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30, 1 Peter 4:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

Um-Um-Good.

Contributed by Larry Turner on Mar 25, 2014

There is nothing bitter, sour, or too salty about God's Word. It is sweet as honey. Taste it for yourself.

I love food. I love to eat. I just love the taste of food. But I have a problem. I do not listen to my fullness alert. My love for the taste of food outweighs my desire just to eat enough. If I am not careful, it can become an addiction, leading to being overweight and health problems. I am still ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:8, Hebrews 6:4-6

Denomination: Foursquare

True Freedom: A Biblical Perspectives Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Oct 3, 2014

“And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”(John 8:32)

“And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”(John 8:32) We struggle for freedom, seeks freedom and dream about it, Freedom is a basic human desire and everyone craves for it. Freedom is not just a Democratic/ humanitarian theme; it’s the divine theme. ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-32, Romans 1:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is Sin?

Contributed by David Leach on Jan 9, 2014

You and I may have our own opinions as to what constitutes sin and what doesn’t.

What is sin? You and I may have our own opinions as to what constitutes sin and what doesn’t. In fact most people including most Christians have an incredibly narrow view of sin that is limited to some of the vilest, outward and grievous sins like murder, rape, bank robbery and the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Show The Same Diligence Until The End

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 14, 2014

To show that we have to wait patiently for the LORD's return, while doing so, we have to enjoy doing righteousness here on earth.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you get bored in waiting for someone else? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we have to wait patiently for the LORD's return, while doing so, we have to enjoy doing righteousness here on earth. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 6:11 (New International Version) ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Voice Of Christmas

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Dec 3, 2013

There are so many sounds and voices that bombard us during the thanksgiving and Christmas season. We need to make time to hear the voice of Christmas over the noise of daily life.

Intro: There are so many things we hear at this time of year. Good sayings like “Merry Christmas,” Good songs like “Silent Night,” “I’m Dreaming of a white Christmas,” “Joy to the World,” “Jesus is born today,” Then you come ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Why God Destroyed Sodom & Gomorrah Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Nov 11, 2014

What is a biblical, godly response to homosexuality? This message is a brief attempt to answer that question.

18:1-15 God comes to Abraham, promises Sarah will have a baby in the year to come. She laughs, God says “why did you laugh” She says she didn’t laugh . . . God says, yep. You did. When the baby was born the next year they called him Laughter=Isaac. 18:16-33 God Tells Abraham he ...read more

Denomination: *other

The Covenant Origin Of Our Inheritance Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 9, 2014

Sermon #2 deals with the origin of our inheritance based on the covenant promises of God, especially the covenant with Abraham to which we are heirs. We are under a new covenant ratified by Christ's death, and under a new law.

Inheritance Sermon #2: The Covenant Origin of our Inheritance Key Scripture: Hebrews 9:15-17: “For this reason Christ is the mediator of a new covenant, that those who are called may receive the promised eternal inheritance—now that he has died as a ransom to set them free from the sins ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:15-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Free Slave

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 31, 2014

God’s Word tells us: If you FREE yourself from obeying God, you will be a SLAVE to sin. You can deny it, fight it, reject it – do whatever you wish - it’s still going to be true. If you are not a servant of God’s, you will be a servant to sin.

Free Slave Romans 6:16-23 The bible says: When I was a child I thought like a child… How do children think? They think that true happiness is out there in the future when they can leave their parents’ house and rules and control. They see those rules as chains They think they will ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:16-23

Denomination: Baptist

"save Us Now!"

Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Apr 25, 2019

What kind of Jesus are you looking for? The Palm Sunday crowd seemed to be looking for a Jesus to save them from the now, but Jesus is so much more! Jesus is a Savior for eternity! See Jesus for who he truly is!

If you had been standing there in that first Palm Sunday crowd as Jesus entered Jerusalem riding on a donkey, what would you have heard? I would ask you to close your eyes to imagine it, but that’s kind of the kiss of death for a sermon, so keep your eyes open and imagine it. What would you have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Divine Scrutiny

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 31, 2019

A study in Psalm 26: 1 - 12

Psalm 26: 1 – 12 Divine Scrutiny A Psalm of David. 1 Vindicate me, O LORD, for I have walked in my integrity. I have also trusted in the LORD; I shall not slip. 2 Examine me, O LORD, and prove me; Try my mind and my heart. 3 For Your lovingkindness is before my eyes, and I have walked in Your ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 26:2

Denomination: Calvary Chapel