Sermons on Sacrificial System:

Town Of Perfect

Contributed by James Brennan on May 21, 2005

A sermon that discusses some of the elements of the 5th doctrine of The Salvation Army:We believe that our first parents were created in a state of innocency but, by their disobedience, they lost their purity and happiness; and that in consequence of the

The fifth doctrine of The Salvation Army is: We believe that our first parents were created in a state of innoceny but, by their disobedience, they lost their purity and happiness; and that in consequence of their fall all men have become sinners, totally depraved, and as such are justly exposed to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Holiness

"Holiness” Series

Contributed by H. Kevin Derr on Sep 13, 2004

An exposition of 1 Peter 1:13-16

September 12, 2004 First Church of the Brethren H. Kevin Derr 1 Peter 1:1:13-16 “Holiness” 13Therefore, prepare your minds for action; be self-controlled; set your hope fully on the grace to be given you when Jesus Christ is revealed. 14As obedient children, do not conform to the evil ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

Denomination: Brethren

Let The Attitude Of Gratitude Elevate Your Altitude

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Feb 14, 2006

The attitude of gratitude is a conscious choice the Believer makes to the greatest event our world has known - the death and resurrection of Christ. That attitude enables us to live as overcomers irrespective of our circumstances.

LET THE ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE ELEVATE YOUR ALTITUDE Philippians 4:4-13 1. The cartoon by Mike Baldwin on the cover of your bulletin this morning (cartoon shows a long line of people at the "Complaints" window and none at the "Gratitude" window)is an apt description of and sad commentary on the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-13

Denomination: United Methodist

How To Rub People The Right Way

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Feb 21, 2006

There are some people everyone enjoys being around. They are people who give encouragement. This message uses Barnabas an example of how to be an encourager.

“How To Rub People the Right Way” -Develop Winning Attitudes Acts 4:36-37 There are some people everyone enjoys being around. They are people who give encouragement. To learn how to become an encourager we can look at the life of an early church leader that from the beginning of his ministry to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:36-37

Denomination: Free Methodist

Holiness On Trial

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Mar 10, 2005

The Holy God faces an unjust trial that purchases our justification! Jesus is the Lamb of God.

Holiness on trial. Lk22:66-23:25. NWCC 13 March 2005 The Call to Worship had just been pronounced starting Easter Sunday Morning service in an East Texas church. The choir started its processional, singing "Up from the Grave He Arose" as they marched in perfect step down the centre aisle to the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God's Complaints Against His People

Contributed by Stephen Schwartz on Jul 15, 2002

Part two of Prophecy To Our Present Age

Prophecy To Our Age God’s complaints against His people Introduction: God, through the voice of his messenger Malachi, voices seven complaints against the people of Israel. Let’s summarize the complaints: Profanity, Sacrilege, Greed, Weariness of Service, Treason against Heaven, Theft and ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Christian Stewardship - Part Three Series

Contributed by Donald Stevens on Nov 19, 2004

Third in a series of four messages on Stewardship. Based on UM congregational pledge and UM "Guidelines"

Proverbs 11:24-29 One man gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds unduly, but comes to poverty. A generous man will prosper; he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed. People curse the man who hoards grain, but blessing crowns him who is willing to sell. He who seeks good ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:34-35

Denomination: Methodist

Understanding The Serving Gifts Series

Contributed by Richard Goble on Jan 25, 2008

The serving gifts allow us to help and comfort others in the body. #4 of 5.

Title: Understanding The Serving Gifts Series: Discovering God’s Special Gifts Text: 1 Corinthians 12:8-10; Romans 12:6-8 Theme: The serving gifts allow us to help and comfort others in the body. I. LEADERSHIP/ADMINISTRATION/RULING – PROVIDING DIRECTION TO THE BODY. Romans 12:8 “…he who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Handiwork Of God Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 15, 2007

As we look at our unsearchable universe and our brievity of life in it, people can feel their true insignificance. When we connect ourself to the love of its Creator we can find our true significance.

ISAIAH 40:21-26 THE HANDIWORK OF GOD (Hebrews 1:10-11) God’s majestic work as Creator is now emphasized. Isaiah describes God’s power to create, His provision to sustain and His presence to help. From His sovereign position in heaven God watches over His ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:21-26, Isaiah 40:21-31

Denomination: Baptist

Propitiation

Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 10, 2008

WHAT IS PROPITIATION?-It is the one and only Sacrifice that the FATHER will reconize and except.

Propitiation Romans 3:25-26 1-5-08 Today Lord willing we’re going to talk for a little while about “propitiation” 1st of all let me tell us just exactly what “propitiation” is. It’s a big bible word that means, ~ the act of appeasing the wrath of God by ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:25-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Ascension : Anzac Day: We Are At Peace With God; We Have Been Saved! Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Apr 23, 2010

The third and final sermon of the series, addressing where we now stand with God in our salvation.We who are justified are at peace with God, we are saved! ANZAC Stands for Australian, New Zealand Army Corps. This is a Memorial Day for our service persona

So it¡¯s ANZAC day: often we hear the words on ANZAC day or some other military memorial, ¡°Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous man, though for a good man someone might possibly dare to die¡±. These come from Romans chapter Five. They are often used to refer to the service personal that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Salvation Army

Back Sliding

Contributed by John Hardwick on Jun 7, 2015

The way to get right with God is to return to Him.

Jesus reinstates Peter 3-3=0/3+3=eternity! Summary sentence: The way to get right with God is to return to Him. Introduction: ILL: What’s a Backslider? "Dad, what’s a backslider?" the boy asked. "Well, Son, that’s a man who leaves our church and goes to another." "But Dad, ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hearts On Fire

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Feb 16, 2014

A message about the hearts aflame in the disappointed disciples on the road to Emmaus, when they walk and talk unawares with the Messiah!

Hearts On Fire Have you ever had a time in your life when you were so sure, so confident of something coming to fruition only to have it vanish before your eyes? We're not talking about the simple stuff, like missing a sale at Walmart or getting a burger at Burger King that's not "made your way". ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-32

Denomination: Bible Church

Great Families Build Great Churches Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015

I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing this series on Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help. I have used these for our church, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

Great Families Build Great Churches Acts 18:1-3, 18-19, 24-26 It takes more than great programs to build a great church. It takes more than sacrificial service to build a great church. It takes more than money, more than a super staff, more than talented teachers, and more than dedicated ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Do Not Mess With The Message

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jul 3, 2013

The Gospel Message Needs No Additions. Distorting the Gospel Message is a Serious Offense. Beloved in Christ, Only the Gospel "Saves".

For Those Nor Familiar with an Anglican Service there are four readings before the Sermon. The readings for this day were 1 Kings 18:20-39; Psalm 96: 1-9; Galatians 1:1-12 and Luke 7: 11-17 "One of the most frequently used terms in the Christian faith is ...."The Gospel." Amazingly ... few ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:28-30, Galatians 1:1-12

Denomination: Anglican