Sermons on Salvation Focus:

A Tender Moment Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Aug 4, 2009

Peter in the text that we have before us if the classic case of the "Backsliding" Christian. And in the moment that Jesus spends with Peter before and after the death, burial, and resurrection; we see the tragedy of backsliding away from God. Then we se

Moments with the Master Series A TENDER MOMENT John 21:1-19 Intro There was a certain man who had been faithful in worshiping with other believers for many years. Then he became lax and stopped coming to the services. The pastor was burdened for his spiritual welfare, so one day he visited his ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

I'm Safe In His Arms Series

Contributed by Clinton Smith on Aug 6, 2009

God knows how to keep me because I don’t know how to keep myself

Isaac Watts was born in Southampton, England, on July 17, 1674. His parents were Dissenters - that is, they were not members of the Church of England. They adhered to the Congregational faith. That was a serious matter at the time; Dissenters, depending on the tolerance of the monarch on the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1, Proverbs 29:25, Psalm 27:5

Denomination: Baptist

Imitate The Perfect Example

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Aug 15, 2009

Paul tells us how we can imitate God who is our perfect example.

Text: “Therefore be imitators of God as dear children” (Ephesians 5:1). Have you ever imitated anyone? When I was a child I remember imitating or mimicking my dad while he was driving the car. I would sit beside him and watch his every move. My pretend steering wheel would turn every time the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-20

Denomination: Christian Church

You Must Put Up With The Rain To See A Rainbow

Contributed by Richard Cook on Aug 25, 2009

Teaches people that, if you want to see God’s deliverence and glory, you sometimes must endure hardships and pain.

Genesis 9:12-14 And God said, This is the token of the covenant which I make between me and you and every living creature that is with you, for perpetual generations: I do set my bow in the cloud, and it shall be for a token of a covenant between me and the earth. And it shall come to pass, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:12-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

What's Next? What Happens After We Die Series

Contributed by Dennis Mcconnaughhay on Aug 31, 2009

What’s Next? What Happens after we die? Heaven is Awesome! Hell is Awful! Part 1 of 7

INTRODUCTION Organ music background… Pall bearers bring out casket and position. Show their respects. Walk off platform. PAUSE. Dennis Enters!!! 1. Did you really think I was in this casket? I’ll often do some things to make the point – nope, not this time! Even I have my ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Steps In Order To See God At Work

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 3, 2009

God works in mysterious and miraculous ways when we take the proper steps to allow Him to do His work.

STEPS IN ORDER TO SEE GOD AT WORK Luke 1:5-25 Proposition: Objective: My purpose is to challenge people to look to where God is at work in our lives, our church and our community. INTRODUCTION: Illus: A missionary went to a remote Indian village in Peru. If you were to visit the main ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Baptist

Victory Over Temptation

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 7, 2009

“We can have victory over temptation as Jesus did by using the Word of God to resist the devil.

VICTORY OVER TEMPTATION--Luke 4:1-13 Proposition: “We can have victory over temptation as Jesus did by using the Word of God to resist the devil." Objective: My purpose is challenge people to be alert to the truth that God will assist in experiencing victory over temptation. INTRODUCTION: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Sometimes The Way Up Is Down

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 11, 2009

The true values in the kingdom have an upside down perspective to life that is modeled by Jesus in that the way up to God is down in submission to Him completely.

SOMETIMES THE WAY UP IS DOWN Philippians 2:5-11 Proposition: The true values in the kingdom have an upside down perspective to life that is modeled by Jesus in that the way up to God is down in submission to Him completely. Objective: My purpose is to challenge people to be willing to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Abounding In Love Pt4 Series

Contributed by Mike Sanders on Sep 11, 2009

Love Takes Care Of

Abounding in love PT4 - Love Takes Care Of T.T. 1 Thessalonians 4 We’ve been speaking for several weeks now On the subject of abounding in love Statement: Jesus is our Lord the captain of our salvation He is the head of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

On Coping With Worry

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 13, 2009

"When we put our full confidence in the Lord, He will help us cope with worry in our lives and give us peace since He is “the God of peace.”

ON COPING WITH WORRY--Philippians 4:4-9 Proposition: "When we put our full confidence in the Lord, He will help us cope with worry in our lives and give us peace since He is “the God of peace.” Objective: My purpose is to challenge God’s people to fully trust Him in every experience of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

Four Triplets Of Duties Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 17, 2009

This text shows us four triplets of duties that proceed from the wholehearted offering of ourselves to God.

Scripture Today we continue our study in Romans 12. Let’s read Romans 12:13-21: 13Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality. 14Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. 15Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. 16Live in harmony with ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:13-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"The Church Of Sardis" Series

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Sep 22, 2009

compares the church of Sardis to the church today.

“REVEALING THE REVELATION” “The Church of Sardis” September 28, 2009 "To the angel of the church in Sardis write: These are the words of him who holds the seven spirits of God and the seven stars. I know your deeds; you have a reputation of being alive, but you are dead. Wake up! Strengthen ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Holiness

A Church To Evangelize The World

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Sep 22, 2009

How to change the world by delivering the message of Christ.

A CHURCH TO EVANGELIZE THE WORLD By JERRY FALWELL A. INTRODUCTION I still believe Thomas Road Baptist Church can do more to evangelize the world than any other church. If you were living in the early 70s, there was no church reaching the lost like Thomas Road Baptist Church. We did it through ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Hannah: She Got Up

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 25, 2009

This message encourages people to get up out of their depression and loneliness in order to discover something new God may be trying to do in their lives.

Hannah, They Got Up September 27, 2009 1 Samuel 1:1-28 Hebrews 11:1-7 How many of you remember the person who taught you how to ride a bicycle? How many of you remember either your foot slipping off the pedal and you stopping, or you going wobbly and hit something, or you simply fell down ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Noah: More Than An Ark Series

Contributed by Matthew Grise on Sep 29, 2009

Genesis 6-9. The story of Noah’s Ark is about more than a giant boat...

IN THE BEGINNING GENESIS PART 1 – ANTEDILUVIAN HISTORY THE LIFE OF NOAH: MORE THAN AN ARK GENESIS 6-9 INTRODUCTION - There are only a few biblical accounts that enjoy widespread, almost universal familiarity. When asked to name a famous Bible story, an average person on the street might respond ...read more

Denomination: Baptist