Sermons on Saved By Grace:

Shopping For A God

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 12, 2005

We all have a god, we nned to make sure we got the best deal.

INTRODUCTION SLIDE #1 • We are a very consumer oriented society. We shop for everything. There are so many items to choose from. • If you want a car, there are hundreds of different types, styles and brands. • Each day we do some kind of shopping and shopping means that we must make decisions. ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:6-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Narnia: The Lion's Roar Series

Contributed by Mike Parry on Nov 20, 2005

The Lion from Narnia and the Lion of Judah roar with a holy, loving, and winning roar.

“The Lion’s Roar” Lessons from Narnia FCC – November 20, 2005 Introduction: Today we are going to start a 3 week sermon series introducing Narnia. We are preaching these sermons in preparation for the release of the movie, “The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe,” a classic allegory by C. S. ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 11:10

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Talents

Contributed by William Mouser on Nov 28, 2005

The parable of the talents reminds Christians that their stewardship of God’s provisions will be judged when Jesus returns to the earth.

Psalm 90 Zephaniah 1:7,12-18 1 Thessalonians 5:1-10 Matthew 25:14-15,19-29 The Parable of the Talents Today is the next to the last Sunday in the liturgical calendar for the season we call Trinity. This season begins on Whitsunday or Trinity Sunday, and runs through Advent, which is two Sunday ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-29

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

What Would Satan Say About Christmas?

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 2, 2005

If Satan can get us to doubt our beliefs about our Savior’s birth, he’s been effective.

What Would Satan Say About Christmas? Dec. 4, 2005 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A Last week we looked at what Santa, Sinter Klaas, would say about how we celebrate Christmas. 1 Focus (Xmas vs. Christmas) 2 Faith (Jesus vs. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing The Way At Christmas

Contributed by Paul Humphrey on Dec 5, 2005

John the Baptist came preparing the way. We need to prepare the way for Christ in our hearts and our world as well as we look forward to Christmas.

Second Sunady of Advent 2005 www.valleyforge Dr. Paul G. Humphrey The following series of advertisements reportedly appeared in a daily newspaper: Monday: "The Rev. A.J. Jones has one color TV set for sale. Telephone 626-1313 after 7 p.m. and ask for Mrs. Donnelley who lives with him, cheap." ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-9

Denomination: United Methodist

All I Need Is A Miracle (Revised)

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Dec 7, 2005

What does a miracle tell us? That we are children of God!

A mother had taken her young toddler son to Acapulco. She and her son were having a great time playing on the beach, kicking around the sand, and just have a fun time exploring. The little boy was just poking around when we saw a quarter. As toddlers are wont to do, he went to the shiny object, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

'after Christmas' Gifts

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Dec 8, 2005

The Wise Men and the symbolic significance of their gifts, and how they should change us all this Christmas! Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

‘After Christmas’ Gifts Matthew 2:1-11 PowerPoint for this and all our sermons available at http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html 2 common misconceptions about the wise men that we have come to believe by tradition: -Nowhere does the Bible say there were 3 wise men. Every picture I could find had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Maranatha

Contributed by Chris Tiller on Dec 11, 2005

This passage from Isaiah 64 gives us words to express our longing for God to come down and make the world right (and make us right).

Today is the first Sunday of Advent. It’s the first Sunday of a new church year. Advent, as was said in the Lighting of the Candles, means coming. Advent signals the coming of Christmas. (Only 28 more shopping days left!) But even more so, Advent signals the coming of Christ. The season of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

You Have Dominion Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 26, 2007

Our authority in Christ.

You Have Dominion Part 1 Scriptures: Eph. 1:13; 5:1; John 1:12; 2 Cor. 5:17; Ezek. 22:30 Introduction You have heard Pastor Fulks, Rev. Welcome and I say for months that we all need to understand who we are and whose we are. This is not something that happens overnight, but it comes ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's All About Love

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 27, 2007

Christmas Season

It All About The Love Scripture: Mark 12:30-31; 1 Peter 4:8; 1 John 4:16-19 Introduction There is a controversy going on right now in reference to the use of the word Christmas to describe this particular holiday season. It is politically incorrect to wish someone a Merry Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:30-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What If

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Aug 31, 2007

What if you were willing to believe the bible?

September 2, 2007 Morning Worship Text: Ephesians 3:14-21 Subject: Spiritual Power Title: What If? Do you know anyone who lives in the past? I think that as a rule most people will reflect on the past and wonder what things might have been like had they made different choices. What if I had ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Building A Foundation

Contributed by Christopher Martin on Sep 7, 2007

A sermon preached 9/9/2007 at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Audubon, Iowa for Sunday School Rally Day. It also happened to be my installation day as Pastor of Our Saviour’s.

Rally/Christian Education Sunday & Installation of Pr. Christopher Martin Pentecost 15 C Matthew 7:24-27 “Building a Foundation” 9/9/07 Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Audubon, Iowa Text: “Anyone who hears and obeys these teachings of mine is like a wise person who built a house on solid rock. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Lutheran

Persecution - Are My Hands Clean? Series

Contributed by Rev. Saeed Richardson on Sep 9, 2007

What comes to your mind when you think of persecution? What are some of the thoughts and images? What are some of the actions and deeds?

This sermon can be listened to online by visiting: http://www.cayafellowship.com/2007/07/15/persecution-are-my-hands-clean/ Persecution – Are my hands clean? What comes to your mind when you think of persecution? What are some of the thoughts and images? What are some of the actions and deeds? Our ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Son Power Series

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Sep 16, 2007

We each have choices to make today. We want either the Light on or off. We’re going to explore what those options will mean for us.

I have had occasions when I would awaken in the middle of the night having had a bad dream or unsettled sleep. In these moments the darkness momentarily overwhelms me. I’d climb out of bed and fumble in the darkness for a light switch so I can come out of my disturbing slumber. Of course, the ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-12

Denomination: Salvation Army

Dreaming God's Dreams

Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 24, 2007

The second of a three part series, ‘Do You Believe?

(Slide 1 up) I am thinking of something that everyone has and that we often receive it during the same time period each day. It can bring pleasure or pain or uncertainty when we receive it. What it is? (Slide 1a) It is a dream! We all have dreams and most of the time we have them during the night ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:5-11

Denomination: Church Of God