Sermons on Sacred Scroll:

The Gravity Of Gratitude (Thanksgiving)

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 10, 2013

A Thanksgiving season sermon about gratitude.

Intro The story is told of two old friends bumped into one another on the street one day. One of them looked forlorn, almost on the verge of tears. His friend asked, "What has the world done to you, my old friend?" The sad fellow said, "Let me tell you. Three weeks ago, an uncle died and left me ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Taking A Look At Hard-Heartedness Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 6, 2011

Simply defined hardheartedness is to be without a soft heart. In the physical world, this would be applied to our relationships with others. In the spiritual; world,, there is a direct application towards god and his plans and desires for us. This chap

TAKING A LOOK AT HARD-HEARTEDNESS HOSEA 10 INTRODUCTION: SIMPLY DEFINED HARDHEARTEDNESS IS TO BE WITHOUT A SOFT HEART. IN THE PHYSICAL WORLD, THIS WOULD BE APPLIED TO OUR RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHERS. IN THE SPIRITUAL; WORLD,, THERE IS A DIRECT APPLICATION TOWARDS GOD AND HIS PLANS AND DESIRES FOR ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 10:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Sounds From Heaven

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 16, 2012

As we approach the coming Day of the Lord can we expect to hear audible sounds from the heavens? From the pages of Scripture we find some remarkable (even if overlooked) accounts of sounds from the heavens that surround decisive historical events.

Are The Trumpets of Judgement Warming Up? A Video(s) B I Whose making all that Noise? A As we approach the coming Day of the Lord can we expect to hear audible sounds from the heavens? 1 From the pages of Scripture we find some remarkable (even if overlooked) accounts of sounds from the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13

Denomination: Baptist

The Miracle Of The Moment

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Dec 6, 2011

Have you ever stopped to consider how important timing is to everything that exists? Do you plant tomato plants in November? Outside? Do you paint the outside of your house in January? Does any sane person go swimming in the icy River in February? No? Why

The Miracle of the Moment - Galatians 4 Sermon series: the Miracle of Christmas Scriptures: Galatians 4 Introduction (look at watch until 60 seconds have passed). Exactly one minute has passed. Isn't that amazing? My watch tracks time. It has a second hand that moves every second. Sixty seconds ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Stand Fast In Liberty Series

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Jul 21, 2015

The other pastor at my church shared this fine primer on the concerns we have about the Hebraic Roots Movement, which is currently growing in church circles around the nation.

STAND FAST IN LIBERTY Pastor Dallas Henry July 5, 2015 Galatians 5:1 “Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.” There is a term in Christianity, called “legalism”. Legalism, by definition, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gray Areas Of Faith

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 19, 2017

It's not difficult at times living in a world of absolutes, that something is either right or wrong. The challenge comes in the so-called Gray areas, or the subjective areas of our faith. How do we decide what is right or wrong in these areas?

THE GRAY AREAS OF FAITH ROMANS 14:1 – 14:23 THE PASSAGE THAT WE ARE LOOKING AT TODAY, IS ONE THAT MANY PEOPLE FIND CONFUSING. IT’S EASY TO LIVE IN A WORLD OF ABSOLUTES, TO BE ABLE TO SAY THIE IS RIGHT AND THAT IS WRONG. WHY, BECAUSE THE BIBLE SAYS SO. BUT HERE PAUL MAKES US ASK THE QUESTION IS ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Eternal Sabbath Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Oct 22, 2016

The Sabbath day of the Old Testament is fulfilled in the work of the Lord Jesus in the New Testament. It is no wonder that Christians in the Early Church called the first day of the week, "The Lord's Day". The Lord's Day coincides with God's Creation.

“The Eternal Sabbath” Exodus 20:8-11 We have been looking at the Ten Commandments as part of the unfolding drama of salvation in the Old Testament. A short review from Exodus 20:1: “And God spoke all these words, saying: 2 "I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Just Do It Series

Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 13, 2015

Putting our faith into action.

Just Do It… James 1:21-27 The Declaration of Independence concludes with this pledge: "For the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the Protection of Divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes, and our Sacred Honor." Fifty-six men signed the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:21-27

Denomination: Baptist

A Chain Reaction In The Manger

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 11, 2014

This morning I want to look at 6 ways our world has been shaped by the divine chain reaction that was started by a baby’s cry in a dark & dirty stable over 2,000 years ago.

A Chain Reaction in a Manger (Inspired by Rev. John Hamby’s message “What if Jesus Had Never Been Born?”) December 22, 2013 Chester FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, speaker Introduction: A In Frank Capra’s Christmas Classic “It’s a Wonderful ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21

Denomination: Baptist

Strong Body Of The Upright

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 7, 2014

To compare the wrong and right interpretation of this verse Proverbs 14:11 with proofs from the Bible.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have bodies like the man of steel? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To compare the wrong and right interpretation of this verse Proverbs 14:11 with proofs from the Bible. IV. TEXT: Proverbs 14:11 (Amplified Bible) 14:11 The house of the wicked shall be ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Five Do Not’s Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 6, 2012

There are "Thou Shalts..." and "Thou Shalt not.." in the Ten Commandments. Same way, there are "Thou Shalts...blessed are those..." and "Thou Shalt not...Do not" in the Sermon on the Mount.

There are parallels between the Sermon on the Mount and the Ten Commandments. Jesus said, “You have heard it said, you shall not murder, but I say unto you…” And He adds to that commandment that it is not just about murder, but about what is happening in the heart. In the similar way, you have ...read more

Denomination: *other

God’s Presence Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 7, 2011

God wants us to know that he desires to dwell among us His people and He is around today if we open our eyes to see Him and embrace Him. He would love to even restore our relationship with Him so that His presence is with us always. God wants to hang out

Series Restoration: Define restoration to the audience – summary. The act of making new or as if new again: face-lift, facelifting, refurbishment, rejuvenation, renewal, renovation, revampment. John Ortberg states, “You are not your handiwork; your life is not your project. Your life is God’s ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:26-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Six Million Dollar Man

Contributed by Ron Theis on Jul 9, 2010

What is our value? How much are we woth to God?

The Six Million Dollar Man ? Psalm 8:4 What is man, that thou art mindful of him ? and the son of man that thou visitest him ? Have you ever questioned your worth ? I’m sure that all of us have felt at times that we are worthless. We probably all ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:4

Denomination: Baptist

Matthew 17:1-3 - What Is The Transfiguration Of Jesus About? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Aug 14, 2014

What significance does the Transfiguration of Jesus have for me? Why did it all take place? Matthew 17 speaks about this spectacular event in the life of Jesus, but what does it all mean? What is the transfiguration all about?

Matthew 17:1 – ASCENDING THE GREATEST MOUNTAIN OF ALL I was so intrigued by the fact that he had named himself. His father neglected to name him and so in his early teenage years he chose his own name; the name of a mountain. Mt Taraksh means Great One, and in keeping with his name, Taraksh ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sodom Had No Bible

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Nov 17, 2015

A sermon that describes the danger of compromise and accommodation with the culture.

"Sodom Had No Bible" Genesis 13:10 And Lot lifted up his eyes, and beheld all the plain of Jordan, that it was well watered everywhere, before the LORD destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah, even as the garden of the LORD, like the land of Egypt, as thou comest unto Zoar. 11 Then Lot chose him all the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:10-13

Denomination: Baptist