Sermons on Resurrection To Glory:

The Grace Of God

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Aug 14, 2017

God's grace as the avenue of salvation is sometimes seen as being in conflict with obedience of the believer as a requirement, without which salvation cannot be obtained. Which is it, or is it a combination? Can this dichotomy be satisfactorily resolved?

Note: I developed a set of slides in PowerPoint 10 to use with this sermon. If anyone is interested in having them, send an Email to me at sam@srmccormick.net with the subject “PowerPoint slides - Grace” and I will Email the pptx file to you directly, along with the sermon notes in MS Word with ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14, John 1:14-17, Romans 5:1-2, 1 Corinthians 15:3-10, John 4:10-15, Hebrews 10:28-29, Ephesians 2:8-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Overcoming Fear

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Aug 28, 2017

We all struggle with fear. This post brings out the danger of fear, the types of fear we face, and finally gives us three practical and proven ways to overcoming fear.

Follow us on: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CityHarvestAGChurch/featured Fear Definition: Fear is an anxious feeling, caused by our anticipation of some ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:4, Isaiah 41:10-13, 1 John 4:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hey Jude Don't Be Afraid Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 3, 2017

Jude speaks of people who "infiltrate" the church to damage it. Who are they and why do they do that? And how can we "contend for the Faith" when faced with these kinds of folks?

It was the winter of 1944. The German army was in a desperate situation and ultimately launched what became known as the Battle of the Bulge. A key part of their strategy was to disrupt and mis-direct reinforcements that the Allies would be sending into the battle. They called it “Operation ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Once Saved, Always Saved? What Would Have To Happen If A Person Willingly Chooses To Lose Their Salvation

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Sep 6, 2017

A review of the events described in the Bible that would have to take place if a person willingly chose to 'fall' and 'slip away,' losing their salvation and become unBorn-Again.

There are two fundamental schools about this have many branches of differing thought. First is the Armenian teaching that believes the believer maintains salvation and can be lost due to sin. Second is Calvinism, which teaches that salvation can never be lost because it was preordained from the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8, James 2:26, 1 John 3:9, 1 John 5:4-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Real People - Real Problems - Part 7 Dealing With Haters Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Sep 11, 2017

Part 7 of our 1 Samuel Series

Real People- Real Problems A study of 1 Samuel Part 7 I Samuel 10:26 “Dealing with Haters” In the movie Lonesome Dove Dan Suggs, his brothers and Jake Spoon Rode up on a couple of farmers plowing their fields Dan and the boys had already killed some horse traders and stolen their stock ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 10:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

Happy Are The Meek Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Sep 18, 2017

Exploring the importance of the spiritual attribute of weakness and what it looks like in the Christian

Happy Are the Meek CCCAG September 17th, 2017 Scripture- Matt 5:5 Growing up in the city, you learn a few things very quickly. One of the things you learn is that you do not mess with the police. When I was living with my dad, Kenosha would use foot patrols in the high crime areas, and we lived ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Unless The Lord Builds The House"

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Sep 20, 2017

The opening line of Psalm 127 emphasizes a theme that runs through both Psalm 127 and 128 – without God’s direct and crucial involvement in its building and protection, no house, city, or family will survive.

Note: I have developed a few slides in PowerPoint that I used in delivering this sermon. They're not fancy, but if anyone is interested in them I will send them to you directly by Email. Send your request to sam@srmccormick.net with the word Slides in the subject. “UNLESS THE LORD BUILDS THE ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:22-23, Isaiah 66:1-2, Galatians 4:9-11, Matthew 15:7-9, Psalm 128:1-6, Psalm 127:1-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Scripture Alone Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 23, 2017

2 Timothy 3:1-17 teaches us that Scripture contains everything we need God to tell us for faith and life.

Scripture During this fall, we are focusing our attention on the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation. The Reformation began when an Augustinian monk name Martin Luther nailed Ninety-Five Theses to the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg. His propositions sparked a debate that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Lost Our First Love

Contributed by Mark Engler on Sep 28, 2017

The application to this is if we put Jesus first in our lives and if we continue to strive for Him, continue to draw ourselves close to Him, He will improve us and make us more like Him everyday.

Lost Our First Love ME I love Jesus and I love being a minister of Christ. I honestly believe being a minister is the most important thing I could do on the face of the earth. I love to preach and teach God’s word and I’m glad He led me here to MVC. Honestly though, He chose a tremendously ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Is...! Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 13, 2017

A look through the book of Hebrews to learn more about who Jesus Is in our lives.

Jesus Is...! Hebrews 12:4-11 October 1, 2017 I really love what former Dallas Cowboys coach Tom Landry once said about his football players, he said, “The job of a coach is to make players do what they don't want to do, in order to achieve what they've always wanted to be." That’s so great and so ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:4-11

Denomination: Baptist

Properly Approaching (American)privilege-7 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 17, 2017

7 of 8. Thru this parable, Jesus highlighted/clarified a proper approach to an God-ordained privilege. How should America approach her God-ordained privilege? Approach your (American)privilege with...

PROPERLY APPROACHING PRIVILEGE-VII—Matthew 21:33-46 OR: A CHRISTIAN APPROACH To (American)PRIVILEGE Need: Christians, like many Americans, can center their Privilege & Pride upon illegitimate sources. Thru this parable, Jesus highlighted/clarified a proper approach to a God-ordained ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46

Denomination: Baptist

Making Something Good From Something Bad Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 30, 2017

We learn from Paul's experience with his Roman imprisonment that God can use bad things that happen to us for good.

Introduction: A. Today, we are continuing in our sermon series on Paul’s letter to the Philippians called “Joy for the Journey.” 1. I want us to continue to understand how attitude makes a difference in whether or not we experience joy for the journey. 2. But by attitude, I don’t mean a foolish ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Can Live In Perfect Peace

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Nov 3, 2017

Jesus says the world will treat His followers just like it treated him. But He says that we can have peace in the midst of the persecution. Sadly, we don't see peace operating in the lives of most Christians. Why not?

If you spend any length of time listening to or reading what the media (conservative and liberal) are saying about politics, which is most often focused on President Trump, and social issues like racism, the anthem protests, BLM, the Alt-right, etc., you might believe our country is teetering on ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:22-25, John 15:18-20, John 17:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

David And Goliath--Part 2 Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 3, 2019

In Samuel 17:31-40 we learn that God raises up a savior against those who defy him.

Scripture We continue our sermon series on “The Life of David.” Today I want to examine the story of “David and Goliath—Part 2.” Israel’s first king was a man named Saul. He was head and shoulders taller than anyone else in Israel. However, because of his blatant disobedience of the Lord’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:31-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Our Mvp Is

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 6, 2019

A study in the book of Esther 6: 1 – 14

Esther 6: 1 – 14 The Nominee for MVP Is 1 That night the king could not sleep. So, one was commanded to bring the book of the records of the chronicles; and they were read before the king. 2 And it was found written that Mordecai had told of Bigthana and Teresh, two of the king’s eunuchs, the ...read more

Scripture: Esther 6:6

Denomination: Calvary Chapel