Sermons on reversing separation:

Repentence In Realtion To God Series

Contributed by Aaron Householder on Sep 30, 2004

Third in a series of five from Amos; God loves me and desires a relationship with me--calling me to repentence.

Repentance in Relation to God Amos 5 & 6 Repentance is a change of heart, mind, & direction.–Ken Freeman 1. God desires a relationship with me (5:1-6) • John 1:12 Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God. • John 3:16 For God so ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

From Death To Life Series

Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Jan 30, 2005

It’s so easy to lose our focus on Jesus Christ which causes us to spend time in a far country just like the prodigal son. Only when we realize where we are, repent, and return to the Father can we enjoy life to the full.

LIVING LIFE TO THE FULLEST From Death to Life Ephesians 2:1-5; Luke 15 INTRODUCTION: A. Is there some thing, or some one, other than God that has your attention right now? 1. This is an every day battle for every Christian–staying focuses on Jesus Christ 2. I suppose that that is why the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lesson 20: A Speech That Demands Action

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 21, 2013

How to Get People to Listen to You

Series: Learning Victory From Joshua Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 20: A Speech That Demands Action January 20, 2013 A. WHY PEOPLE RESENT BEING TOLD WHAT TO DO 1. They know better than you. 2. They don’t respect your opinion. 3. They are blinded ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Instrument Of Peace

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 5, 2012

The writer to the Ephesians reveals that the Cross is the conveyor of reconciliation/peace. When has the Cross of Christ affected my reconciliation? The Cross is your instrument of peace when it Ends...

The INSTRUMENT Of PEACE—Eph. 2:11-18 The 2012(or any) Olympic celebration. A celebration of the diversity of humanity & the supposed unity of humanity. Looking at the Olympic opening ceremony—with all the grandeur & nations proudly parading & assembling together— would cause ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

How Precious Is Our Redemption?

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 12, 2014

sin left a crimson stain because Christ paid it all.

How precious is our redemption? Psalms 49: 8 (For the redemption of their soul is precious, and it ceaseth for ever:) Isaiah 59: 20 And the Redeemer shall come to Zion, and unto them that turn from transgression in Jacob, saith the LORD. Precious what a word; costly, valuable, very ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 49:8

Denomination: Baptist

"four Important Vows To Keep"

Contributed by Christopher Arch on May 21, 2020

This is a sermon from a series I preached on Nehemiah.

Title: 4 Important Vows Script: Neh. 10 Type: Expost./series Where: GNBC 3-22-15 Intro: I recently heard story of a man who bought a beautiful parrot, but sadly when got home, found out had a terribly foul mouth! Could swear for minutes on end w/o repeating itself! Owner tried to appeal. No ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Returning To Your Alter

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Mar 23, 2015

When we get away from our worship (alter) we will find ourselves far away from God

Intro: Have you ever wondered what to do when you have failed God? - What is an alter? I. Return to your alter (v.1-4) - Failure means we have left true worship - 12:10-20 - The first thing to go is our trust in God (12:13) - So we handle things without God - The next thing to go is our peace ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus’ Cross-Driven Concerns-4 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 12, 2017

4 of 6. As Jesus hung on the cross, He voiced particularly important concerns. At the juncture of life & death, matters of greatest significance are prioritized. But What are these as evidenced from the Cross? A Cross-driven Concern of Jesus is Your...

JESUS’ CROSS-Driven CONCERNS-IV Lk. 23:33-49; Jn. 19:17-30; Mat. 27:33-54; Mk. 15:21-39 OR--CONCERNS From The CROSS Attention: Oblivious to the obvious The Church & Christians can be oblivious to the obvious... that while we bicker about ‘this that or the other thing,’ that there are literally ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:46

Denomination: Baptist

Choosing Excellence Over Loss-1 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 9, 2018

1 of 4. Paul told the Philippian Christians the value & means of maintaining a proper level of commitment to Christ. Christians are expected to maintain their commitment to Christ. But Who will, & How? Those who maintain their commitment to Christ...

CHOOSING EXCELLENCE Over Loss—Php. 3:7-16 Wal-Mart Photo shop worker is approached by a teenaged girl who wanted her boyfriend’s picture duplicated. She wanted the back of the picture inscribed with—‘My dearest Tommy, I love you with all my heart. My love for you grows stronger with each passing ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-16

Denomination: Baptist

Why God Divided The Light From The Darkness? Series

Contributed by Efren Lomeda on Jan 10, 2018

Corruption, Compromise and Immorality seems prevalent in our society, There's a lot of things, peoples, habit and practices that we do in our churches today.. iF our forefathers still lives today they surely vehemently abhor us.

AND GOD SAW THE LIGHT ,THAT IT WAS GOOD: AND GOD DIVIDED THE LIGHT FOR THE DARKNESS. GEN 1:4. 1.) THE PHYSICAL LIGHT. • To behold us the glory of his creation. • To give light to our surrounding. • To do our duties and responsibilities. • Light is fits only those whose eyes are open. A lot of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Your Calling? (Part 12) Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 10, 2016

Knowing the general call of a believer, we must also focus on our specific calling. Spending much time in prayer, worship and meditation on God’s Word, will make it clearer. Let the body of Christ assist you in that call and help position you ...

Opening Illustration: God has used this book to cause the conversion of some of the most significant figures in church history. Saint Augustine, the greatest theologian of the first 1000 years of Chris-tian history, was converted while reading the 13th chapter of Romans. Martin Luther recovered the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living A Life Of Holiness

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jun 7, 2016

Many of us here have struggled and continue to struggle with a holiness-deficiency. Holiness demands our separation from the world and sin to live a life of purity before and for our Creator.

Opening illustration: A California driver’s license examiner told about a teenager who had just driven an almost perfect test. “He made his only mistake,” said the examiner, “when he stopped to let me out of the car. After breathing a sigh of relief, the boy exclaimed, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is It God Ordered Or Man Ordered?

Contributed by John Mccormack on Aug 1, 2013

GOD ORDAINED A PLAN FOR ISRAEL'S GOVERNMENT.

IS IT GOD ORDERED OR MAN ORDERED? INTRODUCTION: THE LORD APPOINTED TWELVE JUDGES TO RULE OVER ISRAEL, BEFORE THEY ESTABLISHED KINGS. THESE JUDGES HAD JUDICIAL POWERS AS WELL AS LEADERSHIP POWERS. REFER TO THE BOOK OF JUDGES. SPIRITUAL INSIGHT: READ 1 SAMUEL 8: 4-5. THE ELDERS GAVE SEVERAL ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

Come Out Or Partake

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 24, 2013

Be careful of who you hang out with as you may not like the consequences.

Rev 18:1-5 1 And after these things I saw another angel come down from heaven, having great power; and the earth was lightened with his glory. 2 And he cried mightily with a strong voice, saying, Babylon the great is fallen, is fallen, and is become the habitation of devils, and the hold of every ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 18:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be Blessed

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jul 4, 2013

A sermon examining God's way for His children to receive His blessings.

How To Be Blessed Psalm 1:1-6 A 47 year old Austrian man named Karl Rabeder gave away his entire 4.7 million dollar fortune. He came to the realization that his wealth and lavish spending were keeping him from real life and happiness. He told the Daily Telegraph that he had the feeling he was ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist