Sermons on Sacred Vs Secular:

Saved By Works

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 3, 2013

No, we're not saved by our works, but GOD's works!

If you had the chance to look at the bulletin before the service and noticed the sermon theme, you may be a bit puzzled. “Saved by Works”? How can a Lutheran pastor preach about being saved by works, and on Reformation of all Sundays! Today is when you expect to hear how Martin Luther ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:19-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Beware Of The Legalist Series

Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 12, 2015

Legalism has and is harming our churches. How do we avoid it in our church?

Beware of the Legalist Colossians 2:11-23 As we continue our Sunday morning tour of the book of Colossians we have to remember where we are and what the theme is. Last week we learned that philosophy or better said knowledge apart from Christ is empty. Andy teaching that takes away or adds to the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:11-23

Denomination: Baptist

Three Points On The Rock

Contributed by Robert Brent on Jan 1, 2016

Three Biblical principles to help us safely navigate our way through life.

Three Points On The Rock 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 My title is borrowed from the field of rock climbing. Those who climb rocks say it is a fundamental practice to keep three points on the rock. “Stay in balance. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:16-18, 2 Corinthians 4:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faith That Works Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Oct 27, 2014

study in James

Faith that Works James 2:14-26 1. The evidence of faith - vs. 14-16 *Profession is not faith 2. The element of faith - v. 17 *life and works 3. The explanation of faith - vs. 18-19 A. Faith is not mental assent B. Faith is not emotional assent C. Faith is not ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

Let Go Of Unbelief Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 9, 2014

What happens when we won't or can't believe? Who and what should we believe in?

Let Go of Your Unbelief (begin with video clip from Frozen Elsa and Ana in the palace discussing it becoming like it was, ends with Ana being struck.) You ever find it difficult to believe? In the clip that we just watched Ana is trying to convince her sister the queen that everything will be ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-24

Denomination: Wesleyan

"Doing The Right Thing The Wrong Way."

Contributed by John Colbert on Aug 2, 2015

The sermons that I have listed are 30 to 40 minute sermons. I have only listed the points and a couple of comments under each point of each sermon to give the preacher a remembrance which the Holy Spirit can lead on and speak through the man of God.

Sunday Morning Manna "Doing the right thing the wrong way." 2 Samuel 6:2 And David arose, and went with all the people that were with him from Baale of Judah, to bring up from thence the ark of God, whose name is called by the name of the LORD of hosts that dwelleth between the cherubim. ( 2 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

"In Search Of The Perfect Gift"

Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 29, 2016

Some of us have in our lives a person who is very difficult to buy for. Perhaps they already have nearly…you know what do you buy for the guy who has everything? What does Bill Gates‘ wife get him for Christmas?

“In Search of the Perfect Gift” John 3:16 Some of us have in our lives a person who is very difficult to buy for. Perhaps they already have nearly…you know what do you buy for the guy who has everything? What does Bill Gates‘ wife get him for Christmas? After all, he is now worth 75 billion ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

A Blessed Life

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Apr 25, 2017

The Choice is yours, Blessings or Curses

A Blessed Life Intro : Are you living a Blessed Life or a cursed Life Text : Psa 1:1 Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers. Psa 1:2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:1-68

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Mystery Of Words--- Is No Mystery

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 16, 2016

Few ever learn the power that words can carry. Little words can do great harm and bring danger deep in the heart. Pay back or pay forward?

THE MYSTERY OF WORDS... IS NO MYSTERY? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com FEW PEOPLE CAN UNDERSTAND THE GREAT MYSTERY OF THE POWER OF THE TONGUE AND WORDS? PONDER WHY? James 3:3 Behold, we put bits in the horses' mouths, that they may obey us; and we turn about their whole body. 4 ...read more

Scripture: James 3:3-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sola Fide Series

Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Oct 9, 2010

Solo por fe

Sola Fide Intro. En el mes de octubre de 1517, un monje agustino llamado Martín Lutero, colocó sus 95 tesis en la puerta de la capilla de Wittemberg, Alemania, en las que manifestaba su oposición en contra de lo que se enseñaba en sus días respecto a las indulgencias. El problema de fondo detrás ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Standing In The Freedom Of The Gospel: Works Righteousness Vs. Gift Righteou

Contributed by David Taylor on Jan 23, 2014

Standing in the Freedom of the Gospel: Works Righteousness vs. Gift Righteou

Standing in the Freedom of the Gospel: Works Righteousness vs. Gift Righteousness Galatians 2:11-21 This section is Paul’s response to Peter when he feared men from James and separated himself from Gentile Christians because they did not practice the Torah. As I have said there was a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:11-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Freeway Of Faith (Step Off The Bus, Gus!) Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 28, 2014

A sermon to help us understand the purpose of the Law as a tutor to lead us to faith in Christ

Lot of strange things happening out there on the freeways these days… Joke - A man was driving along the freeway when he noticed a lady by the side of the road trying to change a flat tire on her car. He stopped and offered to help. It was hot and humid, and it was hard and dirty work, but ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:15-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Inspect Your Spiritual Dna

Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 30, 2011

Inspect Your Spiritual DNA 1) You’re more like Cain than you’d like to admit 2) You’re more like Christ than you realize

DNA testing is becoming more and more common. The police regularly use it of course to track down criminals but law-abiding citizens are also having their DNA tested. They want to see if they are descended from anyone famous. There’s a good chance of that if you are from mainland Asia ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-18

Denomination: Lutheran

The Gospel According To Abraham

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 27, 2011

Paul spends a lot of time on justification because our nature tries to clothe ourselves with righteousness in the form of fig leaves, but we are not truly clothed with righteousness until God does the clothing. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoi

The Gospel According to Abraham Romans 4:1-8 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/GospelAccordingAbraham.html 3:31 asked if the OT was void because of saving faith? God forbid! Now look at how he illustrates that saving faith is in the OT. vv. 1-8 Paul spends a lot of time on justification because ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Way That Works Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Oct 17, 2006

4 of 5 messages on Colossians. This message speaks of religion, spirituality, secularism, and Godliness.

Life 101: The Way That Works Four Ways to Live Three ways crash and one way works Is there anything as irritating as when something that is supposed to work – doesn’t? Sit in your car and turn the key but all you hear is the starter growling incessantly. There is no comforting roar of spark plugs ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ