Sermons on Separate:

Lesson 20: A Speech That Demands Action

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 21, 2013

How to Get People to Listen to You

Series: Learning Victory From Joshua Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 20: A Speech That Demands Action January 20, 2013 A. WHY PEOPLE RESENT BEING TOLD WHAT TO DO 1. They know better than you. 2. They don’t respect your opinion. 3. They are blinded ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Instrument Of Peace

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 5, 2012

The writer to the Ephesians reveals that the Cross is the conveyor of reconciliation/peace. When has the Cross of Christ affected my reconciliation? The Cross is your instrument of peace when it Ends...

The INSTRUMENT Of PEACE—Eph. 2:11-18 The 2012(or any) Olympic celebration. A celebration of the diversity of humanity & the supposed unity of humanity. Looking at the Olympic opening ceremony—with all the grandeur & nations proudly parading & assembling together— would cause ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

Basic Training: Man Is A Sinner Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jan 8, 2005

This is the 2nd of a 5 part series on basic bible doctrines for our new congregation. (New Church Plant as of 4-6-03)

BASIC TRAINING: MAN IS A SINNER Romans 3:9-18, 21-23 The Drama mentioned in this sermon is entitled "Man of the Year" and can be obtained from www.willowdrama.com) INTRODUCTION: Have you ever seen what happens to some animals after they are all cleaned up? When I was in high school I helped ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1-28

Denomination: Christian Church

From Death To Life Series

Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Jan 30, 2005

It’s so easy to lose our focus on Jesus Christ which causes us to spend time in a far country just like the prodigal son. Only when we realize where we are, repent, and return to the Father can we enjoy life to the full.

LIVING LIFE TO THE FULLEST From Death to Life Ephesians 2:1-5; Luke 15 INTRODUCTION: A. Is there some thing, or some one, other than God that has your attention right now? 1. This is an every day battle for every Christian–staying focuses on Jesus Christ 2. I suppose that that is why the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Great Light

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Nov 23, 2007

Friends has God been dealing with you in a gentle way trying to lovingly get you to return to His light yet you resist? Have you heard message after message from preachers trying to convince you to step out of the darkness yet you continue to stay put.

A Great Light As we near the Christmas season I want to continue with the theme of light. A few weeks ago I talked about the star that shone over Bethlehem and the wise men that followed the sign in the heavens. We talked about the signs that exist today in the night sky and about Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Living On The East Side Of Jordan

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Sep 12, 2007

God did not allow Moses to lead his people into the Promised Land because of the sin of disrespect of God. Many people allow sin in their life to restrict them from God’s promises of blessing.

How would you like to be remembered? Chances are, one of these days, unless the Lord returns soon, someone will have the task to write an obituary for you. In a seminary class, on "Pastoral Care of Grieving Persons," Dr. Dickens instructed us to write our own obituaries. What would you say about ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 34:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Revive Us Again

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 22, 2007

This sermon examines the need for Revival in our churches and in our nation, and also gives a possible reason why we (The United States)have not experienced a nationwide Revival for over a century.

Introduction: Have you ever gone out to eat at a fancy restaurant, and even though your food looked and smelled great, it didn’t satisfy you? Or maybe someone talked you into trying a new soft-drink combination at Sonic. You know they will add flavors like vanilla or lime to your soft drinks or ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

"four Important Vows To Keep"

Contributed by Christopher Arch on May 21, 2020

This is a sermon from a series I preached on Nehemiah.

Title: 4 Important Vows Script: Neh. 10 Type: Expost./series Where: GNBC 3-22-15 Intro: I recently heard story of a man who bought a beautiful parrot, but sadly when got home, found out had a terribly foul mouth! Could swear for minutes on end w/o repeating itself! Owner tried to appeal. No ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus’ Cross-Driven Concerns-4 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 12, 2017

4 of 6. As Jesus hung on the cross, He voiced particularly important concerns. At the juncture of life & death, matters of greatest significance are prioritized. But What are these as evidenced from the Cross? A Cross-driven Concern of Jesus is Your...

JESUS’ CROSS-Driven CONCERNS-IV Lk. 23:33-49; Jn. 19:17-30; Mat. 27:33-54; Mk. 15:21-39 OR--CONCERNS From The CROSS Attention: Oblivious to the obvious The Church & Christians can be oblivious to the obvious... that while we bicker about ‘this that or the other thing,’ that there are literally ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:46

Denomination: Baptist

Living A Life Of Holiness

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jun 7, 2016

Many of us here have struggled and continue to struggle with a holiness-deficiency. Holiness demands our separation from the world and sin to live a life of purity before and for our Creator.

Opening illustration: A California driver’s license examiner told about a teenager who had just driven an almost perfect test. “He made his only mistake,” said the examiner, “when he stopped to let me out of the car. After breathing a sigh of relief, the boy exclaimed, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Choosing Excellence Over Loss-1 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 9, 2018

1 of 4. Paul told the Philippian Christians the value & means of maintaining a proper level of commitment to Christ. Christians are expected to maintain their commitment to Christ. But Who will, & How? Those who maintain their commitment to Christ...

CHOOSING EXCELLENCE Over Loss—Php. 3:7-16 Wal-Mart Photo shop worker is approached by a teenaged girl who wanted her boyfriend’s picture duplicated. She wanted the back of the picture inscribed with—‘My dearest Tommy, I love you with all my heart. My love for you grows stronger with each passing ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-16

Denomination: Baptist

Why God Divided The Light From The Darkness? Series

Contributed by Efren Lomeda on Jan 10, 2018

Corruption, Compromise and Immorality seems prevalent in our society, There's a lot of things, peoples, habit and practices that we do in our churches today.. iF our forefathers still lives today they surely vehemently abhor us.

AND GOD SAW THE LIGHT ,THAT IT WAS GOOD: AND GOD DIVIDED THE LIGHT FOR THE DARKNESS. GEN 1:4. 1.) THE PHYSICAL LIGHT. • To behold us the glory of his creation. • To give light to our surrounding. • To do our duties and responsibilities. • Light is fits only those whose eyes are open. A lot of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Struggling To Work For Peace Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 19, 2009

August 1989, Day of Prayer for World Peace: Making peace in the world begins with making peace with God. It does not mean making peace WITH the world.

Just a few weeks ago they re-enacted, not very far from here, a small but crucial Civil War battle. The Battle of Fort Stevens did not get into a lot of the history books, but it was important in that it turned back the Confederate armies on the very edge of the capital city. Had the South taken ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 10:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

In His Grip (April 2012).

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 14, 2020

There is no doubt that we are in good hands if we are in God's hands! To be in the hands of God is to be in the greatest hands of all because God who created us, also redeemed us, and holds both our present and our future!

IN HIS GRIP Text: John 10:22 - 30 The Allstate Insurance Company has a captivating slogan that you have probably seen many times in TV commercials: “You're in good hands with Allstate”. (T. T. Crabtree. ed. The 2003 Zondervan Pastor's Annual. Harold T. Bryson. “You Are In ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-30

Denomination: United Methodist

What Does It Mean That Our Body Is The Temple?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 14, 2023

We are to use our body to give God glory in all that we do.

In these first few verses, Paul was portraying the qualities of unbelievers. He does not imply that these individuals are automatically and permanently prevented from going to heaven. Christians come from all foundations, including these. They might continue to battle with malicious longings; ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible