Sermons on Salvation And Set:

The Devil Is In The Details

Contributed by Spencer Miller on May 6, 2013

God is all powerful. Yet He allows Satan to carry out his deceitful and destructive activities—within certain limits—for a purpose.

We live in a world full of trouble and problems; there are problems after problems. Pollution, natural resources running out, population growth outstripping resources worldwide, etcetera. And then there are individual problems to contend with such as pain, suffering, and death, just to name a few. ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

A Message From The First Mother

Contributed by John White on May 8, 2010

What would the first mother say if she could speak to us today?

A MESSAGE FROM THE FIRST MOTHER Gen. 3:1-7 "Now the serpent was more subtil than any beast of the field which the LORD God had made. And he said unto the woman, Yea, hath God said, Ye shall not eat of every tree of the garden? And the woman said unto the serpent, We may eat of the fruit of the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Struggling To Know Who We Are Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 14, 2010

Like Hosea's children, we name our selves by our sad history, by our isolation, and by our alienation. But in Christ our Brother all these defects are remedied.

A good many of us, I would guess, are less than happy with our names. What Mom and Dad decided to call us before we had a voice in the matter. Well, I suspect a good many of us would like to change. Some of us just refuse to use our real names. We go by Butch or Bud or Sissie or some such ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Securing The Foundations

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 16, 2010

As the church enters a new era, many things appear to have changed. But the foundation in Christ is secure and is therefore the basis for the future. We must secure our intellectual, spiritual, and relational foundations in order to succeed.

For a number of years the building had stood in the community, serving our children as their elementary school. It had weathered the coming and going of several generations of children. It had withstood not only the storms that beat on it from the outside, but also the onslaughts of thousands of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:10-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Prophet And The People

Contributed by Glenn Durham on May 18, 2010

God calls his people to return and reward through prophetic preaching.

Scripture Introduction Throughout the story of redemption, one of the key characters is the prophet—one who tells God’s people who God is, and what he expects from them. That reminds me: did you know that Atheism is a non-prophet religion? I have one more: who was the greatest ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Becoming Fruitful

Contributed by Andy Grossman on May 20, 2010

Producing Fruit of the Spirit

“Becoming Fruitful” May 9th, 2010 John 15:1-8 1"I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. 2He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful. 3You are already clean because of the word I ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Overcoming Fear

Contributed by Richard Horn on Jun 13, 2010

A look at why we fear and how we can overcome fear through Christ.

June 6, 2010 Overcoming Fear When Mark was drumming for us during our time of praise and worship we had a little inside joke. He would from time to time play the cowbell prompting me to say - we need more cowbell. Anyone remember Will Farrell from the skit on Saturday Night Live? Well that song ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:22-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why All The Fuss? Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jun 15, 2010

There is a need for law and order so God has given His law with specific purposes and powers.

“Law & Order: SPU – Why All the Fuss?” 2 Kings 17:1-23; Romans 1:18-32 It hits the news on a fairly regular basis. Someone, somewhere, is upset because the 10 commandments are posted in public view in a public place – and they want them taken down. Meanwhile, another party, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 17:1-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Loving Leadership Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 17, 2010

In order to earn the heartfelt respect of their families, fathers must love and lead them.

A young boy had just gotten his driving permit. He asked his father if they could discuss his use of the family car. His father took him into his study and said, “I’ll make a deal with you. You bring your grades up, study the Bible a little, get your hair cut, and then we’ll talk about it.” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:4-5

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Help! I Don’t Want To Be Humble Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Jun 29, 2010

God strengthens us with everything we need for God-glorifying and self-satisfying humility.

Scripture Introduction Our church in Chicago participated in a prison ministry. One week the director of the work sent out an email with this last line: “And remember (as we say in Texas) don’t squat with your spurs on.” That is “practical” knowledge—a fact which quickly pays a dividend. God ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Rumor

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on May 8, 2011

There is a rumor going around that no one seems able to stop.

There is a rumor going around that no one seems able to stop. In spite of the many people who have tried to stop the rumor, and offer evidence against it, it seems to be growing. The rumor is incredible, but in spite of that there are a great many who accept it as true. It actually started ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-32

Denomination: Methodist

14 Symptoms Of Demonic Operation

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 10, 2011

14 symptoms that could possibly point to demonic operation in a person's life.

14 Symptoms of Demonic Operation A Satan uses deception. 1 The word “deceive” paints a picture of a person who believes a lie to be the truth. a The key area Satan uses to deceive people is the Word of God. b If Satan can convince a person that God is a liar...he can get that person ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

When He Arose Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Mar 2, 2016

A message of the impact of the resurrection to all the people who learned of it on that first Sunday

BIBLE MESSAGES ON EASTER Bob Marcaurelle freesermons@homeorchurchbiblestudy.com Yahoo to homeorchurchbiblestudy.com bob marcaurelle Message 5 Annual Sermons: Vol.7 No. 14 Mark 15:40-16-8 Concord Baptist Church: 1993 EASTER Bob Marcaurelle: Pastor WHEN HE AROSE The best ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Power To Heal

Contributed by Leonard Davis on Mar 4, 2016

Jesus is the Provider of all our needs for body, soul and spirit. He is the complete Savior for every need.

THE POWER TO HEAL John 5:1-17 Holistic health is a relatively new field of health practice. Not only do the practitioners stress physical health but also emotional well being. All of us should realize we cannot separate our lives into separate compartments because one part affects another. ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Have The Gifts Of The Spirit Ceased?

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Mar 7, 2016

This subject has divided much of the church and as your pastor I want to address where we as a church are on this subject. I encourage you to take notes, and study these things for yourself.

Have The Gifts Of The Spirit Ceased? 1 Corinthians 12:31-12:31 Have the Gifts of the Spirit Ceased? This subject has divided much of the church and as your pastor I want to address where we as a church are on this subject. I encourage you to take notes, and study these things for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:31

Denomination: Pentecostal