Sermons on Salvation Prodigal Prodigal Son:

Leaving The Comfort Zone (Vision 2012)

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 29, 2011

All of us are surrounded by comfort zones; those invisible barriers that make us feel cozy and secure. Comfort zones develop after we have done things a particular way for a period of time. Unfortunately, they can make us feel so comfortable, that we neve

Opening illustration: A spy was captured and sentenced to death by a general in the Persian Army. Before carrying out the sentence the general gave the spy a strange choice. He told him he could have his choice of a firing squad or a big black door. After much deliberation the spy chose the firing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:28-32, Matthew 14:28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Abusing Grace

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jul 27, 2011

“Grace” is such an abused topic in most churches today. It is not some celestial catch-all to allow us to mess up and then say “God’s grace covers me.” Personal responsibility has a place in Christianity. God’s grace makes our spiritual growth and “perfec

Opening illustration: After a 4-year-old got into trouble at preschool, his mom asked him what he had done wrong. He explained, “I was angry with a playmate. But you told me that I should not hit anyone, so I asked my friend to do it for me!” Where does someone so young learn that? The ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Moses On The Mountain With The Lord - Part 5 Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 6, 2011

Trust in the Lord: 1. to be a righteous God (vs. 1-9). 2. to be a jealous God (vs. 13-19; 23-24; 32-33). 3. to be a generous God (vs. 20-26 & 31). 4. to be a meticulous God (vs. 27-30).

Moses on the Mountain with the Lord - Part 5 Exodus 23:1-33 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - June 30, 2010 BACKGROUND: *The LORD God of the Old Testament who appeared to men was God the Son, the pre-incarnate Jesus Christ. We are studying these appearances because the same Lord ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 23:1-33

Denomination: Baptist

Finding The Courage To Follow Christ

Contributed by David Scudder on Aug 14, 2011

We have before us a story of two followers of Christ who had gotten very discouraged. They had surrendered their lives to follow Jesus Christ, but then all of their hopes were dashed when Jesus was arrested, tortured, humiliated, and put through a slow an

Purpose: To show how Christ brought two wayward followers back into fellowship. Aim: I want the listener to solve his discouragement by focusing on Christ with other believers. INTRODUCTION: We have before us a story of two followers of Christ who had gotten very discouraged. They had surrendered ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Godly Lessons From An Ungodly Leader Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 1, 2018

1. Evil will always rise when God is rejected (vs. 18-20). 2. Christ is in control (vs. 18-19). 3. We should always give glory to God (vs. 20-23). 4. We should always keep our minds on our mission (vs. 24-25).

Godly Lessons from an Ungodly Leader Acts 12:18-25 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - April 13, 2014 BACKGROUND: *Tonight, we come to the surprising and gruesome end of a story that began with the murder of James the brother of John, and the arrest of the Apostle Peter. Peter was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Sensing God - See Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Jan 15, 2018

This message is one part, of a five part series, on sensing God. The question in focus is how do we see God? The most important aspect of the answer to this question is to see God as he has shown himself to us in Christ.

A little boy was drawing a picture on a piece of paper. His mother came up to him and asked him what he was drawing. The little boy responded, "I am drawing a picture of God." The mother said to her boy that no one knows what God looks like. The boy said confidently to his mum, “Well they ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 50:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Satan's Battle Tactics Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 21, 2018

This is part two of the series. In the message we examine how Mark translated the parable to the sower and the differences from Luke's translation in part one.

Satan’s Battle Tactics Part 2 Scriptures: John 10:10; Mark 4:14-20; Psalm 119:105, 130; James 1:12 Two weeks ago I shared with you the first tactic of Satan’s battle plan which is to steal the word from our hearts. We know that faith comes by hearing the word of God and if we are not hearing it ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:14-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Arriving On Time

Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Nov 14, 2006

Time is one of the great philosophical questions of all time – if I may make such a circular statement. Humankind has been in conniption fits since the dawn of time trying to discover its nature. What is time? How does it move? We know how to tell tim

Note: Although not quoted directly, I am sure that this sermon was greatly influenced by Chuck Swindoll’s work Living on the Ragged Edge. Arriving on Time Ecclesiastes 3:1-22 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI April 17, 2005 This morning I want to dispel one of the most widespread myths to ever ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Looking At The Plans Series

Contributed by Stewart Holloway on Nov 14, 2006

However, in order for God to be free to work, you need to be dreaming the right dream. You need to be envisioning the right plan. Not just any plan will do for God. You need a divine plan to build your home. That plan is God’s written word.

I love to look at building plans – especially of houses and churches. Whether it’s a floor plan or a full blueprint, I love it. My love for plans began when I was in fifth or sixth grade and my parents were planning to build their house. Mom and dad involved me in the plan selection process, and ...read more

Scripture: James 1:21-25

Denomination: Baptist

Tapped In To The Powerful Love Of Christ Series

Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Nov 15, 2006

As Ephesians transitions from the "theological" to the practical, it hinges on a crucial prayer of Paul for them to be filled with power to know God’s love. It is this indwelling of the HS/Christ that enables us to walk in love and all that we are admoni

Tapped In to the Powerful Love of Christ Love is All you Need—the Beatles Love can be a powerful force Hug Video (other examples in my life? getting a note from my 6th grade girlfriend. Or patience from my wife of 15 years though I don’t deserve it) Human Love only goes so far • I love those ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be Righteous, Not Self-Righteous

Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 15, 2006

Jesus with humor tells us to watch out for the plank in our own eyes before removing the speck in our brother’s eye.

Be Righteous Not Self-Righteous Matthew 7:1-6 When you watch American Idol, do you sit there and criticize the singing ability of people who have made it to the finals, when you have never sung anywhere but in your shower with only God and the dog having to listen to you? Men, do you criticize ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Holiness

La Moneda Perdida-Parte 2 Series

Contributed by Joshua Pinto on Nov 16, 2006

El capitulo 15 de Lucas se ha llamado el departamento de búsqueda de objetos perdidos de Dios. En estos 32 versículos, Jesús usa 4 ilustraciones que hablan del perdido y el deseo de Dios de salvarlos y restaurarlos a una relación con Él.

La Moneda Perdida Recuerdo un día que me puse a limpiar el carro detalladamente, me admire de que había tantas monedas por todo lado del carro. Había monedas de 1 centavo, de 5 centavos, de 10 centavos y hasta de 25 centavos, estaban ahí listas para ser usadas. Y cuantas veces vemos un centavo en ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Freedom – Free To Be Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Nov 16, 2006

This message intorduces a series of messages on freedom with these important turthes: [1] Freedom is not Free -- [2] Free to be an Authentic Disciple -- [3] Free to be Acquainted Intimately with the Truth -- [4] Free to be Free

FREEDOM – Free to Be • John 8:31-32 (NIV) [31] To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, "If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. [32] Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." INTRODUCTION: On August 28, 1963 Dr. Martin Luther King stood on the steps ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Joy Of Worship – What You Get From Your Worship Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 20, 2006

Third in a sermon series looking at who benefits from your worship

The JOY of Worship – What You Get from your worship – Gladstone Baptist Church – 6/3/05 pm What is the fastest growing religion in this world? No religion seems to be spreading faster today than the religion of selfishness. It goes by many names, but most of them make little effort to hide the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

When You Are Scared – There Is Always Faith

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 22, 2006

How do we deal with fear.

When you are scared – There is always Faith Luke 8:22-25 Gladstone Baptist Church – 6/11/05 am – Children’s Service Hello, Boys and Girls, I’ve got a few things here this morning to show you. First of all, I have a toy boat. This reminds me that we are approaching Summer. A lot of people ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:22-25

Denomination: Baptist