Sermons on Sel Interest:

Grace Pays The Bill

Contributed by John Harvey on Jul 30, 2007

There is nothign left to pay for the price of sin.

“Grace Pays the Bill” July 22, 2007 Me: Having dinner with Alana at Carabba’s when the waitress says someone has paid my bill. I am at a loss. It is a great feeling that someone else has paid the price for me. You: have you ever experienced such generosity? Have you ever had someone do ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Intercessory Prayer Series

Contributed by John Raulerson on Oct 26, 2005

Paul understood that nothing brings deeper joy than praying for others.

Philippians: Secrets to Abundant Joy INTERCESSORY PRAYER Philippians 1:3-12 Prayer is the greatest privilege we have from God and one of the greatest gifts of our salvation. Yet, prayer is so neglected in even most who call themselves Christians. Does this offend you? When I speak of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Will Stand In The Gap?

Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 15, 2003

“The good news is--that in spite of our moral bankruptcy, God keeps on doing business with us.”

June 23, 2001 I. Introduction: A. David Seamand 1. “Healing Grace” 2. Story of a farmer who one day went to his banker to tell him several bad news and one good news. 3. Bad news—because of drought and insects, the farmer could not pay the banker a penny on his loan for the farm. Not a penny on ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:30-31

Denomination: Adventist

Espionage In The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 22, 2010

Since the time of Cain, there have always been false teachers in the spriritual realm; they are certainly the vast majority. But when false teaching creeps into the believing community, it is especially dastardly. Peter will share two truths about false

Espionage in the Kingdom (2 Peter 2:1-3) 1. Every so often, I like to emphasize the basic Christian facts. I try to teach these to the kids at AWANA, but I have also learned the importance of teaching or review them with adults. 2. In a previous sermon, I mentioned how we need to know them, and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Living To Make A Difference Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on May 15, 2008

This is the third in a 3 part series that ivestigates what faith looks like when it has integrity. This sermon explores the ideas of relationships and life investment.

Faith Integrity Living to Make a Difference Philippians 4:1-9 I want to wrap up the series I began a few weeks ago on Faith Integrity - this whole idea of living out the fullness of what we believe. The integration of belief and behavior is the key to living our faith with integrity in the world ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-19

Denomination: *other

The Chosen Sacfirice Series

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Mar 14, 2009

Do you carry a burden today? Is life an up hill struggle? Would you be willing to surrender your life as a sacrifice to please God?

The Chosen Sacrifice Genesis 17:15-27 Hebrews 5:1 Last week I introduced you to the Patriarchs with Please Pass the Patriarchs. The sermon title was to reference the fact that the Patriarchs provide the spice to our collective religious history. We learned that God called Abram out of Ur or ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:15-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christmas Messengers

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Dec 10, 2010

When we think of the Christmas story, we often think of Christ, of Mary and Joseph, of the shepherds and the wise men. But this message is dedicated to the most overlooked character(s) of the Nativity (Angels) and to their message!

When we think of the Christmas story, we often think of Christ, of Mary and Joseph, of the shepherds and the wise men. But this post is dedicated to the most overlooked character(s) of the Nativity: Gabriel and the angels. Angels appeared at least six times in the few months surrounding the birth ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

3 Questions About Wealth

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jan 31, 2008

It’s not that money is bad, but it is how we view it, how we get it, and what we do with it that matters.

Passage: James 5:1-6 Intro: (Read the 1999 wealth distribution statistics.) 1. in our world, there are certain activities that are not evil in themselves, but whose elevation to god status lead us into sinful behaviors and attitudes. 2. money itself is not evil, and having money does not ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Test Me In This

Contributed by Joseph Neil Adams on Jan 1, 2008

I felt challenged to preach this because of the un-biblical approach to giving in my largest Church, & try to explain that our giving either honours or dishonours God.

Proverbs 3:1-18 Malachi 3:6-12 Texts: Proverbs 3:9 -10 ‘Honour the LORD with your wealth, with the first fruits of all your crops; then your barns will be filled to overflowing, and your vats will brim over with new wine. ’ Malachi 3:10 ‘Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

The Cure For Anxiety

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Oct 22, 2018

Faith or fear it's your decision, God did not design man to live in FEAR! We were designed to live in a state of FAITH!

THE CURE FOR ANXIETY Psalm 1:1-3 Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night. And he shall be like a tree ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-3, Jeremiah 17:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dan J Funeral

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 4, 2015

Funeral for a 62 year old man who had gone through the challenge of alcoholism. He was a believer in Jesus.

Opening Song -- Family Enters "Do not let your heart be troubled; believe in God, believe also in Me. "In My Father's house are many dwelling places; if it were not so, I would have told you; for I go to prepare a place for you. "If I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Something Greater Than The Temple

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Apr 6, 2017

The disciples marveled at the architecture of the Temple and Jesus prophesied that it would be destroyed. What do we know about the Temple and it's predecessor, the Tabernacle. As they marveled at the Temple they neglected the One who was greater!

Matthew 23:37-24:2 (please open your Bibles as we read this passage) Here Jesus is prophesying the destruction of the second temple. (Temple timeline) First temple built 960 BC – destroyed by Babylonians 856 BC - Materials gathered by King David - Constructed by King Solomon - Idolatry enters ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:3-7, Matthew 12:6

Denomination: Nazarene

Sermon On A Positive Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Apr 4, 2020

Life is what we make it.

Sermon on A Positive Life May I speak in the name of the Father, Son & Holy Spirit. Amen. Life is what we make it. There are many alternatives to choose from. Probably one of the best choices we can make is to elect a positive life. A positive life leads to positive thinking. If we think ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-15

Sermon On Showing Kindness Toward Others

Contributed by William Meakin on Jul 5, 2021

Kindness is defined as: "The quality of being friendly, generous and considerate."

Abraham Lincoln, an American lawyer and statesman, who served as the 16th President of the United States once remarked: “Kindness is the only service that will stand the storm of life and not wash out. It will wear well and will be remembered long after the prism of politeness or the complexion of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12, Micah 6:8, Proverbs 21:21

The Altar Of Worship Series

Contributed by Jacob Brimm on Apr 20, 2021

Commonly you may think of Praise and Worship, but real quick: Praise is lifting our voices, Worship is a lifestyle! Worship is presenting your body as a living and holy sacrifice: its living your life in accordance to the Word of God, so that it is pleasing to God.

The Altar of Worship Intro: So we have been talking about what it means to Come to the Altar. We have learned that the altar, as found in the OT is no more. The Word means: a place to approach, acknowledge, and respect God. Since we have the HS inside of us, we can approach God anywhere. Last ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:16, James 5:13

Denomination: Baptist