Sermons on Salvation Plan:

Equipped For Trouble Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Mar 26, 2014

Life on earth, the road we travel on our journey, is tough; in fact, the Bible clearly states that life is a battle.

“The Journey of a Lifetime: Equipped for Trouble” Eph. 6:10-20 I once saw a poster which showed a little clapboard church surrounded by an X-rated drive-in theater, a munitions factory across the street, and miles of concrete freeway crammed with cars. Two church members were standing ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Everything Has A Price Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Apr 15, 2014

Everything has a price.

“The Journey of a Lifetime: Everything Has a Price” Mt. 21:1-11 A teenaged boy – let’s call him Fred – with great academic potential was unable to go to college because he could not afford it. But one day Fred received a call from the college to which he had applied ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Blessed Mourning Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Apr 15, 2014

Blessed mourning is an emotional paradox, but also a sublime truth.

Series: The Sermon on the Mount Title: The Blessed Mourner Text: Matthew 5:4 Introduction: Deep within the pages of the Old Testament is a phrase which has befuddled many bible readers down through the ages because it presents a type of emotional paradox. “It is better to go to the house ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Matters To Our Master?

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 21, 2014

1. Righteousness matters (vs. 17-20). 2. Relationships matter (vs. 22-24). 3. Reconciliation matters (vs. 23-26). (Rush to get things right.)

What Matters to Our Master? Matthew 5:17-26 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 20, 2013 *Some things matter to us and some things don't. Jim Kane reminds us in a little memory quiz that included these fill-in-the-blank questions: 1. Name the last 5 Academy Award winners for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-26

Denomination: Baptist

We Would See Jesus Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 22, 2014

Having heard & observed, these Gentiles were attracted or drawn to Jesus & they wanted to believe in Him, they wanted to "know" Him. Jesus therefore challenges them & us - to die that we might live

JOHN 12: 20-26 SIR, WE WOULD SEE JESUS [Mark 8:34-38 / Colossians 3:1-3] Jesus public ministry was coming to a close and a variety of things were unfolding. Jesus had just entered into Jerusalem to the shouts and praises of the huge crowds [2-2 ½ million] present ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-26

Denomination: Baptist

Validity Of Near Death Experiences

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 24, 2014

The movie "Heaven is for Real" has reopened the conversation of the validity of near death experiences (NDEs). This message looks at what NDEs are, the controversies about them, and the confirmation that they can be for God's Word.

VALIDITY OF NEAR DEATH EXPERIENCES “Heaven is For Real” Commentary INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: WHEN NOTHING HURTS 1. Renee and Daniel had been married for over 50 years. One morning, they both awoke from a good night’s sleep. As usual, Daniel reached over and took her hand in his. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:2-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Make Every Effort To Live A Godly Life

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Nov 9, 2013

A sermon examining the importance of living a life that honors God.

MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO LIVE A GODLY LIFE II Peter 1:5-9 There is a common word of counsel that we Christians give to those who have a misunderstanding about living a Christian life. Many of us have encountered someone who has said “I am trying my best to live a Christian life”. Often, we seize ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

Plant Vs Zombies

Contributed by Dexter Bersonda on Nov 12, 2013

What we need to do to fight today's apocalypse of the walking dead.

Introduction: - One of my favorite fictional character is the zombie or the undead. These are people who are living aimlessly looking to satiate their appetite. And the worst part is, they could easily infect others. Zombies are not found in the bible, their main source is African voodoo. However ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:5-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Have A Ministry That Endures Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Nov 16, 2013

A sermon examining the way to persevere in ministry.

HOW TO HAVE A MINISTRY THAT ENDURES Acts 21:8-9 (The following is a message that was delivered at a local pastors conference) I grew up in a church that had an average pastoral tenure of less than two years. As a result, I developed relationships with many men in ministry who have had a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Heals A Centurion's Servant

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 23, 2013

In this lesson we learn about the nature of commendable faith.

Scripture Dr. Luke wrote one of the earliest biographies of the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ of Nazareth. His purpose in writing was to show that Jesus came “to seek and to save the lost” (Luke 19:10). That is, Jesus came to reconcile lost sinners with a sovereign and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Approachableness Of Jesus

Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 25, 2013

Our Lord Jesus is said to be the Mediator between God and man, which implies that he should be approachable. He must be available to both the parties. If Jesus is the perfect mediator, he must be able to come to God, and then he must approach man.

June 3, 2006 The Approachableness of Jesus PORTION OF SCRIPTURE READ BEFORE SERMON—Hebrews 4:14-16 and 5.1-14 (GNB) 14 Let us, then, hold firmly to the faith we profess. For we have a great High Priest who has gone into the very presence of God—Jesus, the Son of God. 15 Our High ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

What God Has Given To Us(2013) Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Nov 25, 2013

Chapter 5 is a new beginning. THEREFORE: Pointing backwards, ‘because of all that I have proven you can now count on these wonderful truths’. Pointing backwards but moving forward with hope

Chapter 5 is a new beginning. Chapters 1-3 demonstrate that sin is an issue that every man, woman, and child must deal with. ALL HAVE SINNED AND FALLEN SHORT. Chapter 4 Paul shows us that dealing with this problem is only possible through one means. Works righteousness is impossible….even ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Give Thanks To The Lord

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 26, 2013

Thanksgiving Sermon based on Psalm 136.

11-26-13 Thanksgiving Sermon - Psalm 136 Issued by President George Washington, at the request of Congress, on October 3, 1789 Whereas it is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey His will, to be grateful for His benefits, and humbly to implore His ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 136:1-26

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus Raises A Widow's Son

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 1, 2013

In today's lesson we learn about Jesus' compassion, his power over death, and the response he inspires.

Scripture During his earthly ministry Jesus raised three people back to life from the dead. They were Jairus’s daughter (Luke 8:40-56), Lazarus (John 11:1-44), and a widow’s son (Luke 7:11-17). Let’s read about Jesus raising a widow’s son in Luke 7:11-17: 11 Soon ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Those Rebellious Talkers And Deceivers

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 13, 2013

Who are these rebellious people and how are we supposed to respond to them? 1- They were religious but rebellious 2- They were teachers but liars 3- They were to be rebuked and silenced

INTRO.- ILL.- William Penn Adair "Will" Rogers (November 4, 1879 – August 15, 1935) was an American cowboy, vaudeville performer, humorist, social commentator and motion picture actor. He was one of the world's best-known celebrities in the 1920s and 1930s. Known as "Oklahoma's Favorite ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:10-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ