Sermons on Salvation Completed:

Responding To God's Call In Perilous Times

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Mar 29, 2022

The Public ministry Jesus began in perilous times. Distractions, disapointment, and weariness was the order of the day. When Jesus called, Peter responded and so must we.

Sermon – Responding To God's Call in Perilous Times Scripture Luke 5:1-11 “One day as Jesus was preaching on the shore of the Sea of Galilee,[a] great crowds pressed in on him to listen to the word of God. 2 He noticed two empty boats at the water’s edge, for the fishermen had left them and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11, Matthew 11:28-30, Matthew 16:24-26

Denomination: Methodist

"Good Tidings Of Great Joy!” Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Dec 5, 2022

After the return of Christ, all those who are a part of God’s kingdom will rejoice. They will be clothed with salvation, belong to God’s redeemed and living in harmony by God’s standard. It must have been simply marvelous for Isaiah to see what God had planned for Judah and Jerusalem.

Sermon – “Good Tidings of Great Joy!” Scripture: Isa 61:1 “The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is upon me, for the Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to comfort the brokenhearted and to proclaim that captives will be released, and prisoners will be freed. 2 He has sent ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-11, Luke 4:17-21

Denomination: Methodist

Christmas Expectation

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Dec 25, 2016

A 10-15-minute Christmas Eve devotional

Christmas Expectation A 10-15-minute Christmas Eve Devotional Chuck Sligh December 25, 2016 TEXT: Turn in your Bibles to Luke 2 Illus. – Do you remember the anticipation you had as a child when you went to bed on Christmas Eve? (ELABORATE) Clement Clarke Moore captured that sense of anticipation ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

When He Came Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Dec 20, 2010

Short Exposition of Heb 10:1-7 regarding the incarnation of Christ

Text: Hebrews 10:1-7, Title: When He Came Into The World, Date/Place: NRBC 12/19/10, AM A. Opening illustration: In England there is a place called The Pilgrim Way. It is one of the many footpaths throughout the country, but it is unique in that it was the path that Christians, for hundreds of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Divine Visitor

Contributed by Clarence Clough on Sep 5, 2013

Christ's knocking at the door is proof that He has come near to come in and bless us. He is willing to come in, but sometimes the heart hesitates to open its house of many rooms. The Lord knocks at the door of each

Title: THE DIVINE VISITOR Note: Scripture references are from the New International Version of the Bible. Text: Revelation 3:20, "Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me." Truth: "I ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:20

Denomination: Church Of God

Sermon: What It Means To Follow Jesus

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Sep 5, 2024

Jesus Changes Everything! Salvation was instant, but what does it mean to follow Jesus? How should we follow Jesus? Follow him when, where, how long? It is more than walking behind Him, it means obeying His commands and living our lives according to His Word.

Sermon: What it Means To Following Jesus Scripture Lesson: Luke 14:27-33 “Whoever does not carry his own cross and come after me cannot be my disciple. Which of you wishing to construct a tower does not first sit down and calculate the cost to see if there is enough for its completion? Otherwise, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:27-33, Matthew 16:24-26, Galatians 2:20, Romans 8:29

Denomination: Methodist

Bread For The Gentiles

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Mar 22, 2023

Feeding of the 4,000

Bread for the Gentiles Mark 8:1-10 I heard a story of a first grade class, where a number of the students were recently-arrived refugees from other countries and the topic being taught in class was fractions. The teacher defined what a half and what a quarter was, and after teaching on fractions, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Samson, Part One: The Eyes Have It Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Jun 26, 2021

Before Samson was even born, God was painting a beautiful picture of salvation with his life.

Samson, Part One: “The Eyes Have It” Judges 13 Good morning! Please open your Bibles to Judges 13. As we move through the book of Judges… we come now to one of the most interesting stories in the Bible… maybe one of the most well-known—Samson. When I say, “Samson,” what do you think of? [hair, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Aplace Called Calvary Hill

Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Sep 2, 2014

This sermon is based on the cross, and crucifixion of Jesus - Basic Theme is Salvation

A PLACE CALLED CALVARY HILL by Rev. Timothy G. Porter LUKE 23:33-47 INTRODUCTION: There were many places that played a part in our Lord’s life here on earth. There was Bethlehem, Bethany, Nazareth and Jerusalem. There were the Judean hillsides and the shores of Galilee. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Galatians 3:10-14, Cursed By Law Or Blessed By Faith Series

Contributed by Eldron Gill on May 26, 2008

Galatians 3:10-14, Cursed by law or blessed by faith

Cursed By Law Or Blessed By Faith ? Galatians 3:10-14 Intro. * A misunderstanding of the OT law is not unique to the Pharisees of Jesus’ day. * They knew the OT law and even memorized it but they misunderstood the purpose of that law. * Today, there are millions of people who really have no idea ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

Roots

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jan 5, 2010

Counteract lies with God’s truth that we are loved by Him and that His love is powerful.

Intro: I used to always identify with the first snowman. Part of my personality is idealistic, sees the good, believes that things can improve, people can change, and greater things are ahead. But this year, for a number of reasons yet un-examined within me, I feel more like I’m in the second ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

Repentance Is Not Enough

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 10, 2009

The difference between following John and following Jesus

Sermon: Repentance is not enough Story: "In Kentucky there were two farmers who owned racing stables – and these men were great rivals. One spring, both of them entered a horse in a local steeplechase. One of the farmers hired a professional jockey thinking that this might just give him an ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-7

Denomination: Anglican

Memory And Hope In The Face Of Despair: A 9.11 Anniversary Service

Contributed by Don Hawks on Sep 10, 2002

A complete service outline for Bethany Church’s 9.11 Anniversary Service, including a message of hope in the face of despair.

(Powerpoint available--email author) 9.11.01 REMEMBRANCE SERVICE 9.11.02 7pm Instrumental Music Welcome (video clip interviewing people with question “Where Were You?” From NAMB) Remember Sept. 10—Last Day of Normal? (see NPR.org)—No? But remember where you were and what you did Sept. 11? ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:20

Denomination: Methodist

Some More Implications Of Grace Series

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jan 29, 2012

When we have accepted grace, we are able to extend grace to others.

Some More Implications of Grace January 29, 2012 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: When we have accepted grace, we are able to extend grace to others. Focus Passage: Colossians 3:12-17 Supplemental Passage: “make my joy complete by being of the same ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What The Bible Teaches About Baptism

Contributed by Grant Adams on Sep 26, 2021

Baptism is an outward picture of an inward change that happened at salvation. It is the first act of obedience to our new life in Christ.

The Great Commission of evangelizing the world was given to the New Testament church. Our job is not complete until the convert is baptized. The burden rests upon the church to teach the doctrine of baptism. The burden rests upon the convert to conform to it after they have been taught. Many saved ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Baptist