Sermons on Saint Agnes:

What Is Salvation?

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 5, 2020

What is salvation? How does it work? Are there components of salvation?

What is salvation? How does it work? Are there components of salvation? In Greek the word for Savior or Deliverer is s?t?? (soter) and so we call the study of salvation soteriology. What is salvation? Temporal Salvation When enthusiastic Christians ask others if they have been saved, many don’t ...read more

Scripture: John 4:42, 1 John 4:14

Denomination: Baptist

A Glad Light Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Feb 9, 2023

The book of Esther explains the origin of the Feast of Purim and ensures that it would be observed by all future generations of the Jewish people (Esther 9:28). It reveals Divine providence to save the Jews, explains Human responsibility, and absurdity of wickedness.

Theme: A glad Light Text: Esther 8:15-17 Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever. Introduction: The name Esther means ‘Star.’ The Persian word “star” refers to the Babylonian love goddess, Ishtar. The Hebrew name “Hadassah” (Esther 2:7) means “myrtle” (John MacArthur). The book ...read more

Scripture: Esther 8:15-17

Denomination: Methodist

Even So

Contributed by Larry Grant on Mar 15, 2025

These verses today teach us about the person, the promise and the prayer as the last words in the last verse of the last chapter in the last book of the Bible.

Revelation 22:20-21 (NKJV) “Even So” March 16, 2025 In verses 17-21 we have THE FINAL WITNESS OF THE SPIRIT! v.17 The Last Welcome - The last invitation - “Come” - (The first was Noah and the ark!) The last inviters - The Spirit and the Bride. Those who have drank well of the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

Brought To Life; Brought Together

Contributed by David Taylor on Sep 3, 2024

Today’s message is Building up Christ’s Church (4:11-13)

Big Idea: God has given gifts his people to build up His church to maturity (4:7-16). More specifically, God has given gifted leaders to his church to equip everyone in his church to build it up to maturity (11-16). We are in the second half of our series, Brought to Life; Brought Together, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christian Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Aug 23, 2025

I would like to try to answer 4 simple questions: 1. What is or who is a Christian? 2. What does it mean to be a Christian? 3. Is everyone a Christians? 4. How do I become a Christian?

“Christian” Acts 11:25-26 Barnabas was sent to Antioch because something very special was taking place and word had been received in Jerusalem. While there Barnabas observed the Holy Spirit moving and he encouraged them. Them for no explained reason Barnabas leaves Antioch and heads to Tarsus to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:25-26

Denomination: Baptist

Easter

Contributed by Charles Newcomb on Mar 30, 2024

Status quo, or no?

Who shall roll us away the stone from the door of the sepulcher. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. Friday evening we walked the Way of the Cross, visiting each of the 14 stations around the perimeter of this room. That liturgy is based on the Way of ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Let's Be A Philemon Series

Contributed by Kevin Broyhill on Oct 3, 2024

In the brief yet impactful letter of Philemon 1-7, Paul writes from prison, transforming his personal trials into a powerful act of grace and encouragement for others. Just like Paul, we are called to embody God’s lasting treasures of grace and peace in our own lives and relationships.

PHILEMON: A STORY OF GRACE SUN AM AUGUST 11, 2024 CBCKING Let’s Be a Philemon! Philemon 3-7 Introduction: Philemon = 25 verses, 430 words and takes up about a page in our NT – more of a postcard than it is a letter. Philemon = name – affectionate or beloved… lived up to his name. ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Thanks For The Memories Series

Contributed by Roy Mason on Aug 19, 2001

The church at Colossae was wrought with problems in theology and philosophy but still Paul heard some good things about them. This morning, listen to Paul as he says, Thanks for the memories …”

THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES © 2001 Dr. Roy Mason Colossians 1:1-14 This morning we being a short series of messages entitled, NO MATTER THE QUESTION: Jesus is the Answer! We will use the short book of Colossians as our source. This obscure city, located 100 miles east of the Ephesus had once been a ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

What Makes Us Different

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 18, 2000

What is it that makes sincere believers in the Lord Jesus Christ special? Many things. But today, we are going to focus in on three distinctives of those who know God.

Although God’s purposes for Israel are slightly different from those of the church, there is also a lot of overlap; both Israel and the church are to glorify God, both are made up of people. PROP: What is it that makes sincere believers in the Lord Jesus Christ special? Many ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Days Of Noah

Contributed by Larry Cockerham on Jun 30, 2002

It is strange to realize that before the flood conditions existed on the earth similar to what we have today in 21st century society.

It is strange to realize that before the flood conditions existed on the earth similar to what we have today in 21st century society. We recently studied Genesis 1-12, which was part of our yearly winter Bible study. In this study I learned that many Christian scientists believe that there was more ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:37-41

Denomination: Baptist

Feetwashing: An Example To Follow

Contributed by Patrick Ziegler on Mar 20, 2005

Jesus’gives us an example of feetwashing.

Feetwashing: An Example To Follow John 13:1-17 March 20, 2005 PM Subject: Examples Central Theme: Why we ought to follow Jesus’ example in feetwashing. Objective: Every Christian ought to follow Jesus’ example in feetwashing because of four R’s. Introduction: One of the Free Will Baptist ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: *other

Responding To Responsibility

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Mar 19, 2006

Encouraging responsibility towards God; Fellow Christians; and the unsaved.

I Thessalonians 4:1 - 12 I. OUR RESPONSIBILITY TO PLEASE GOD I Thessalonians 4:1dear brothers and sisters, we urge you in the name of the Lord Jesus to live in a way that pleases God, as we have taught you. You are doing this already, and we encourage you to do so more and more. [NLT] a. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Anti-Christ Series

Contributed by Manuel Amparo on Mar 26, 2006

FOUR UNMISTAKABLE MARKS OF IDENTITY OF THE ANTI-CHRIST

THE ANTI-CHRIST 1 John 2:18 A. THE WORD "ANTI-CHRIST" IS MENTIONED THREE TIMES IN THE EPISTLES OF JOHN 1. "Little children, it is the last time; and as ye have heard that anti-Christ shall come, even now are there many anti-Christs; whereby we know that it is the last time." - 1 John ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

A Great Congregation

Contributed by Tony Cansler on Apr 30, 2001

A Message to the Church

A Great Congregation Nehemiah 8:1-18 Introduction All Kinds of People Gathered there Worshipping Saint Wayward Saint Wondering Stranger Unified Congregation v 1 “And all the people gathered themselves together as one man into the street that was before the water gate; and they spake ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

How To Have Successful Church Growth

Contributed by Tony Cansler on May 1, 2001

A Message to the Church

7 Steps to having Church Growth? Acts 2 Introduction Pentecost in the Old Testament occurred 50 days after Passover. New Testament occurs 50 days after Christ arose from the Grave. OT Pentecost witnessed the slaying of some 3000 souls. NT Pentecost witnessed the Saving of some 3000 souls. · Ex ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Baptist