Sermons on Salvation Is Free:

Faith & Suffering; God's Gifts

Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Sep 19, 2003

sermon on suffering for Christ

FAITH & SUFFERING; GOD’S GIFTS PHILIPPIANS 1:29-30 01/19/95 When you think of Christian persecution & suffering what do you think of. Do you think of suffering for Christ is when someone called you a religious fanatic. Do think of suffering for Christ is getting up to go to church? Or perhaps ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:29-30

Denomination: Bible Church

The Power Of The Promise Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Sep 24, 2003

A battle within every believer is to keep us from living out the Eternal Life which Jesus has given us.

THE POWER OF A PROMISE 1 John 2:25-29 (25) And this is the promise that He Himself made to us; eternal life. (26) I have written these things to you about those who are trying to deceive you. (27) The anointing you received from Him remains in you, and you don’t need anyone to teach you. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:25-29

Great Faith Seen In Respect For Authority Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 10, 2003

This sermon examines the exercise of faith found in a decision to submit to authority. The direct relationship between our capacity of function in authority and our willingness to submit to authority is also discussed.

Great Faith Seen in Respect for Authority Submission to Human Authority Part IV 3/17/02 We want to Begin this morning by reading a Story in Luke 7:1-10 7:1Now when He concluded all His sayings in the hearing of the people, He entered Capernaum. 2And a certain centurion’s servant, who was dear ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:1-35, Luke 7:1-10

Denomination: Charismatic

Kindness Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jul 15, 2005

The Fruit of The Spirit (Part 7) KINDNESS willtake action, take a risk, pay the price, put others first, finish what it starts, and give the glory to God . [Find sermon in Word format at www.praiseag.org]

KINDNESS The Fruit of The Spirit (Part 7) Galatians 5:22-23 • Galatians 5:16-25 (NIV) [22] But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, [23] gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. INTRODUCTION: Tony Campolo tells about ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I Came To Seek And To Save...

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jul 16, 2005

Sermon 4 of 7: Why did Jesus come?

“I Am Come To Seek And To Save…” Luke 19:10 Woodlawn Baptist Church July 17, 2005 Introduction D.L. Moody is quoted as having said, “The thief had nails through both hands, so that he could not work; and a nail through each foot, so that he could not run errands for the Lord; he could not lift ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:10

Denomination: Baptist

I Can't Believe Your Luck Series

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on May 21, 2005

Socrates said, "Envy is the filthy slime of the soul; a venom, a poison, a quicksilver, which consumeth the flesh and drieth up the marrow of the bones."

I Can’t Believe Your Luck Proverbs 14:30 As we continue our look at Heart Diseases I have often wondered why these are so damaging to our Christian walk. Surely there are other subjects where we could and should spend our limited time together. But when I have these questions I am reminded of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Isra-'el. Part 1.

Contributed by Anthony Smith on May 29, 2005

Israel, the land of God, the Land of Prophecy. We always pray for Israel and Her people. We must also look at the facts concerning Her and Jesus rejection.

Isra-’el. Israel, the land of God, the Land of Prophecy. We always pray for Israel and Her people. We must also look at the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

"The Mystery Of Apollos"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jun 13, 2005

Why did Luke include the mention of Apollos in his narrative at this point?

“Now a certain Jew named Apollos, an Alexandrian by birth, an eloquent man, came to Ephesus; and he was mighty in the scriptures.” Whether it was intentional on Luke’s part or just a by-product of the meticulous manner in which he gathered information and compiled it in his letters to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:24-28

Denomination: Orthodox

Have You Been With Jesus?

Contributed by James May on Dec 26, 2004

Can the world, and other Christians, tell that you have been with Jesus?

Have You Been With Jesus? by Pastor Jim May Acts 4:13, "Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marveled; and they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus." It had been almost two months since the crucifixion ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Pursuing Gods Will Series

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Jan 8, 2005

This is the introduction to a series by the same name. It is an exemination of the journey of Abraham and the lessons he teaches the believer regarding Gods will. I have used the Bok Pursuing Gods Will by Jack Hayford, as a resource

TITLE:Pursuing Gods Will: TEXT: Genesis 11:27-12:9 Theme: Gods will P.S. You and I have a responsibility to pursue the will of God everyday of our lives, wherever we are in lifes journey. (Hayford p.12) Introduction: In my message last week, I concluded by quoting John Stott, “Nothing is more ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Comfort-Able Christianity

Contributed by Ryan Sato on Jan 13, 2005

“COMFORT-able” Christian faith…. A faith that is able to comfort ‘cuz it’s grounded in reality of the ups and downs of life. (Don’t ya hate it when someone is trying to comfort you and they’re not in touch with reality….or there not even connecting with

Opener: There’s always talk of needing to get out of our Comfort zones….And often it is thought of as noble or daring but in the end, don’t we all just long for comfort??? At the end of the day are we a people who long to have a miserable night or are we thinking “once I get home, I’m gonna put ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

"Covenant Of Grace"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Apr 2, 2004

God made a contract with us, and we had no role in it, except to receive the benefits. It is a covenant of grace. A Palm sunday sermon.

Abram had just won a great victory. His nephew, Lot, had been taken captive, along with his entire family, servants and goods, by four kings and their armies; and with 318 men, Abram had chased them down, defeated them, and brought back the hostages. Then in a separate victory of sorts, Abram ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-21

Denomination: Orthodox

Where's Your Faith On Friday?

Contributed by Jeffrey Samelson on Apr 5, 2004

A Palm Sunday sermon that explores the difference between people’s words and actions on Sunday with their words and actions on Friday.

April 4, 2004 — Palm Sunday Christ Lutheran Church, Columbia, MD Pastor Jeff Samelson John 12:12-19 Where’s Your Faith on Friday? Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from our glorious King and Savior, our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. The Word of God for our meditation this Palm Sunday is ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Things That Never Change Part 2

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Aug 2, 2003

God is worthy of our praise and trust because He will not change.

Malachi 3:6 Things That Never Change Introduction Last week we looked at this passage and considered that in the midst of a world and culture that is constantly changing, it is comforting and assuring that God never changes. He will never change in His great love for man. He will never change how ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6

Denomination: Baptist

Into Your Hands I Commit My Spirit Series

Contributed by Kevin Cummins on Aug 14, 2003

This statement shows the trust that Christ had for His Heavenly Father. Even today this statement has some powerful messages in it for our lives today.

Today we come to the last statement of our series on the Seven Statements from the Cross. We’ve seen a wide array of theological truths that have the power to transform our lives. We’ve seen Christ asking the Father to forgive the very people who at the time were mocking him and had beat and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:46

Denomination: Church Of God