Sermons on Retributional Theology:

Knowing Jesus In Times Of Crisis

Contributed by Daniel Villa on Apr 9, 2003

Your view of Jesus (theology) determines your attitude in these times of crisis.

KNOWING JESUS IN TIMES OF CRISIS Revelation 5:1-14 I do not normally explain how or why a sermon is preached, but would take exception today. While in a prayer meeting last night, about 9.30 pm, following a house blessing, the Lord gave me this thought: “My people need to know how God is doing ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-14

Denomination: Church Of God

Triune God: Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Travis Jarrett on Oct 10, 2007

This message deals with the concept and theology of the Trinity, focusing on God the Holy Spirit.

The Truine God: The Holy Spirit 08.13.06 **NOTE: THIS IS A CONCEPT OUTLINE FOR THIS MESSAGE, NOT THE FULL MANUSCRIPT. GRAPHICS AND MULTIMEDIA ARE AVAILABLE TO SUPPORT THIS SERIES. Video Clip: “The Chronicles of Narnia – You Have to Lead Us” In this clip from the Chronicles of Narnia, Peter is ...read more

Scripture: John 16:7-13

Denomination: *other

Christmas Prophecies Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 31, 2007

The Christmas story carries with it deep theology and fascinating prophecies that were fulfilled.

Christmas Prophecies (tropical) 1. Lin Smalec writes, "I read recently about a children’s Sunday School class that heard the Christmas story and sang the beloved Christmas carol, “Silent Night”. They were then asked to draw what they thought the nativity scene might have looked like. One little ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:14-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Did God Turn His Back On Jesus?

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 5, 2013

Reformed theology that God turned His back on Jesus on the cross. Is this Biblical?

Did God Turn His Back Upon Jesus? Matthew 27:45-46 In my seminary theological classes, we were taught that God had to turn his back on Jesus when the sin of the world was laid upon Him. This verse, and one from Habakkuk which states that God cannot bear to look upon evil were used to prove this. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-46

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Prosperity Gospel – Dealing With False Doctrine

Contributed by Robert Sickler on Jan 13, 2012

The greatest danger in prosperity theology is its hidden message of self-deification.

PROSPERITY GOSPEL – DEALING WITH FALSE DOCTRINE OPPOSE THE THEOLOGY AND NOT THE TEACHER The evangelist pranced around the opulent stage urging TV listeners to send a donation and receive a prayer cloth, or send a bigger donation and receive miracle water from the Red Sea. He told them that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-41

Denomination: Christian Church

"learning To Fill The Empty Spaces"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 27, 2020

A sermon about having a theology of plenty even in these desperate and lonely times.

“Learning to Fill the Empty Spaces” Matthew 14:13-21 What a year this has been. We are social creatures. So, it's no surprise that COVID-19 fatigue has set in for so many of us. We humans are wired to come together physically, but social distancing has just made that nearly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Astounded By Who God Is Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 12, 2021

Right Theology – if embraced and allowed to permeate our minds and hearts – produces right worship and a right attitude toward God. The Spirit can then use this right theology and attitude to coax us along to surrender ourselves to Him.

Astounded by Who God Is (Romans 11:33-36) 1. The Dunning Kruger effect is so important for us understand. It is, in a way, defined in detail in the book of Proverbs. Even Shakespeare caught on to it when he wrote, “The fool doth think he is wise, but the wise man knows himself to be a fool.” 2. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:33-36

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Hallelujah Or Hell-A-Lujah?

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 29, 2012

When we think about hell we think about Retribution; when God thinks about hell God thinks about Redemption.

“HALLELUJAH” OR “HELL-A-LUJAH”? Revelation 20:11 – 21:8 Big Idea: When we think about hell we think about Retribution; when God thinks about hell God thinks about Redemption. REV. 20:11-21:8 (ESV) 11Then I saw a great white throne and him who was seated on it. From ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

A Dynamic Church Devotes Themselves To Prayer (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Jul 23, 2008

God shakes the world through our prayers.

Scripture Introduction One mark of a church filled with the Holy Spirit is devotion to prayer. We considered this last Sunday; it certainly is worthy of addressing again. I concluded last week’s sermon with this challenge from Leonard Ravenhill, a pastor well known for decades of fruitful ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

It Takes Two Eyes To See God

Contributed by Daniel Lupton on Nov 2, 2009

There is beauty and harmony and power in the tension between Calvinism and Arminianism. Calvinism and Arminianism are like two eyes giving a fuller perspective.

That was from the award winning movie, SeaBiscuit. [We showed brief Seabiscuit excerpt before sermon] Our jockey could win many races with just one eye, but he couldn’t win the close one, the tough one. One eye still has vision, and because it sees what it sees, it feels like it sees everything. ...read more

Scripture: John 6:37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

#2 - Revelation: God Speaks Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Feb 13, 2013

A series on theology. God still speaks - through the universe, through His Word, through His Son.

The fundamental question about God that we have to ask first is this: Does He speak? Does He communicate? Revelation means that God is not discovered by us, he REVEALS HIMSELF to us. REVELATION means God chooses to reveal his nature and his will to us. The LORD has made known His salvation; ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Holiness

Concerning The Existence Of God

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Nov 2, 2012

Concerning The Existence Of God

Upon leaving the confines of the Earth's atmosphere and entering the vastness of space, Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin is alleged to have remarked, "Where is God?" This was said out of a sense of mockery that the Lord of the universe could not be found in the final frontier rather than an honest ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Soteriology: 3 Views Of The Atonement

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2021

There is a savior for forgiveness. There is a way out of the wilderness.

There is a savior for forgiveness. There is a way out of the wilderness. This is a journey that can be made, pain after pain, event after event, joy and sorrow, peace and unsettled, despair and ecstasy, knowledge after knowledge, humbled into pieces, reception of Christ Jesus, and reconnection born ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:25-26

Denomination: Salvation Army

How Love Liberates And Changes The World

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Sep 14, 2020

Jesus asked the disciples, "who do people say I am?" - Is he the one who liberates us from egocentrism in order to love God and the world?

“How love liberates and transforms the world.” Proper 16 Year A Intro: Have you ever fantasized about what the world would be like without social media? Imagine a world where you actually have to wonder what people are thinking and eating… a world where… people gossip about you behind your back ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Episcopal

He Is Able Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 28, 2015

In the darkest times, God is prepared to accomplish great things to the praise of His glory. He is able.

“I am not ashamed, for I know whom I have believed, and I am convinced that he is able to guard until that Day what has been entrusted to me.” [1] Unapologetically, the message today is meant for Christians—followers of Christ the Lord. This is appropriate since the text was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:12

Denomination: Baptist