Sermons on Right Decisions:

God's Judgment Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 23, 2009

In this sermon we notice that God sends judgment on some, and that is not inconsistent with his justice.

Scripture Today I would like to study what is arguably one of the most difficult doctrines in the entire Bible: the doctrine of reprobation. The previous two weeks we studied the positive side of predestination, which is election. Of course, many people struggle with the doctrine of election. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:17-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Fruit Of The Spirit "Love" Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Dec 4, 2009

Love is the preeminent fruit of the Spirit. Without it there are no others.

The entire Bible is a love story. Not like a Harlequin romance, thankfully for us guys. We get to read about war, fishing and death too. But from the creation of the world, through love, for the protection of the Israelites because of love, to the sending of a Saviour out of love, for Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Noah To The Rescue Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Dec 4, 2009

God saw that the wickedness of man was great on the earth, and that we continually had evil intentions. It that your perception of us humans?

Before we get into the main text of our message today I want to just spend a little time in Genesis five and pull out some important highlights. I would like you to notice that as this lineage is listed, everyone died after a life of around 8 or 9 hundred years, except for one man, Enoch. The ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-8

Build An Ark Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Dec 4, 2009

When we follow the Lord, he gives us the most detailed instructions and provisions to accomplish the task.

George Mueller was a man of faith. He was a prayer warrior who financially supported missionary operations, especially orphanages in 26 different countries. Near the end of his life he admitted to reading the entire Bible about 200 times; 100 times on his knees. Apparently if you went to his house ...read more

Christmas According To Luke Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 20, 2014

In a logical and well-researched manuscript, Luke helps the skeptical and scientific know that the account of Jesus is fully trustworthy. We can learn from the shepherds as we develop awe, accept the message, and act on it.

Christmas According to Luke Luke 2:8-20 Rev. Brian Bill December 20-21, 2014 Bridge from “Still He Came” We wander and we’re accustomed to darkness, blinded by our own sins as we turn our backs on you. And yet, Jesus you still came…for us. And so here’s a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Hurting People Hurting People Series

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 31, 2014

Write this down… IT’S EASY FOR HURTING PEOPLE TO HURT PEOPLE

HURTING PEOPLE HURTING PEOPLE Maybe you think that is a mistake… Nope! Today, as we look at our Faith Family Tree, we are going to be looking at Joseph. Listen: We are going to take this very familiar story and look at it in a new way, to try to learn something new. Hopefully it is a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:23, Genesis 4:23-40

Denomination: Baptist

The Glory Of A Story

Contributed by John Tung on Jan 5, 2015

We reflect on major news stories of 2014. Then we explain how the Bible is a story. We finish by drawing implications that God has a story for us, for the world, and for our church in 2015.

THE GLORY OF A STORY Deut. 6:4-25 John Tung, 1-4-15 I. Introduction: The Story of the World in 2014 Happy New Year, everyone! As we say goodbye to 2014, we can say that it was quite a year. On the international front, we had the Ebola crisis, the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines flight 370, ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

“your Great Inheritance” Series

Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on Jan 9, 2015

Peter that because of the resurrection we have a "living hope" and that is our inheritance. He identifies (1) Reasons for the inheritance, (2) Reality of the inheritance, (3) Recipients of the Inheritance (4) The Receipt of the Inheritance .

Title: “Your Great Inheritance” Big Idea: Through Christ, believers are heirs to a great eternal inheritance. Text: 1 Peter 1:3-5 1 Peter 1:3-5 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Word, Love & Work Of God

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 19, 2014

Jesus is the Foundation of the Christian life. Upon that foundation there are three key pillars that enable to live the abundant life that Christ wants for us: God's Word, God's love and Grace, and our active engagement in doing the work of God.

Today we want to take an opportunity to think about strengthening and making firm the foundation of our lives. The parable that was just read talks about the importance of building on a sure foundation. If life was always calm, if there were no storms, if troubles never came our way, then perhaps ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Battle Belongs To The Lord Series

Contributed by Travis Markes on Aug 30, 2011

Events in the Bible that took place on a mountain

Mountain Moving Faith “The Battle Belongs to the Lord” Exodus 17:8-16 Have you ever wondered if God is real? Have you ever thought to yourself, “What if there is no God after all?” Some good people get the worst kinds of diseases and die while some bad people live in the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-16

Denomination: Baptist

Mt. Of Olives Series

Contributed by Travis Markes on Aug 30, 2011

Events in the Bible that took place on a mountain

Luke 19:28-45 We sometimes forget Jesus never reached the human age of 35. After living in the flesh for only 33 years, He was crucified. In our passage today, we arrive at the final week in Jesus’ human life. It begins on Sunday with what is often called Palm Sunday. It was the day of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-45

Denomination: Baptist

Considering Encouragement Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 12, 2011

Encouragement is awesome. It can actually change the course of another person's day, week, or life. You will find, if you think for a moment, that the people who influence you are the people who believe in you most, who encouraged you.

Encouraging Encouragement Series: CONSIDERING ENCOURAGEMENT HEBREWS 10: 23-25 While the joy of the Lord truly sustains and strengthens us, there are times when we all need encouragement. This world is hard, especially on Christians. Elijah, Jonah and Job were at times suicidal. Paul, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:23-25

Denomination: Baptist

No Man Is An Island Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 13, 2011

Jesus’ metaphors of salt and light reveal how His followers are to be positive influences in the world.

You’ve probably all heard the old adage “No man is an island.” Since that was the thought that first came to mind as I read the passage that we’ll look at this morning, this week I did some research to find out where that saying originated. It comes from Meditation XVII ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Abraham: Father Of Promise Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 20, 2014

Second message on Getting to the Promised Land. Reviewing the life of Abraham and the Father of the Promise.

Title: Abraham – The Father of Promise Theme: Understanding and keeping God’s promise. Text: Genesis 12 Introduction Review How did we get here - Dealing with Sin Genesis 4:1-7 Now Adam knew Eve his wife, and she conceived and bore Cain, and said, "I have acquired a man from the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-12

Denomination: Church Of God

John 9:25

Contributed by Rev. Randy Barker on Nov 22, 2014

john 9:25

Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. my sermon ideas and illustrations are often taken from many sources including those at Sermoncentral.com, there could be instances where other ...read more

Scripture: John 9:25

Denomination: *other