Sermons about Service Vs Status

What Happens To People Who Have Never Heard About Jesus? Series

Contributed by Jason Zahn on Aug 31, 2001

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Eternal Life is found in Jesus Christ and him alone.

What Biblical doctrine do you struggle with most? I wouldn’t be surprised if some of you answered that God’s concept of the relationship between the roles of men and women really causes you a hard time. Nor would I be shocked if a number of you struggle with the concept of close(d) communion that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:12

Denomination: Lutheran

A Picture Of Repentance Series

Contributed by Ron Murphy on Aug 21, 2006

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This is the 3rd in a series of the New Testament 3:16’s.

Introduction I. John the Baptist brought a message of the need for repentance before God. II. Luke, quoting from Isaiah chapter 40, wrote that John was, A. “The voice of one crying in the wilderness; Prepare the way of the Lord, Make His paths straight. 5 Every valley will be filled, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

Galatians Part 1 – "A Different Gospel” Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 7, 2005

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I am amazed at how quick you have become deceived and fallen prey to a deceptive teaching which undermines the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Galatians Part 1 – “A Different Gospel” Thesis: I am amazed at how quick you have become deceived and fallen prey to a deceptive teaching which undermines the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Illustration: Video clip from The Messenger – Joan of Arc from Videos That Teach 2 Page 108: The Movie France is ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Parting Admonitions Series

Contributed by Michael Martin on Apr 9, 2006

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Series on the Book of Galatians - Part 8 of 8

Galatians 6:11-18 – Parting Admonitions The six chapters of this epistle are divided into three main sections of Paul’s teaching. Chapters 1 & 2 are personal in nature and deal with Paul’s authority. Chapters 3 & 4 are doctrinal in nature and deal with justification by faith. Chapters 5 ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

Forgetting What's Behind. Straining For What's Ahead.

Contributed by Quintin Marrow on Apr 3, 2001

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Forsaking all past achievements and human advantages, St. Paul strains ahead to be found in Christ; this striving is by faith, and results in an imputed righteousness from God, a sharing in the sufferings of Christ, Christlikeness and participation in the resurrection of the dead.

“Forgetting what’s behind. Straining for what’s ahead.” April 1, 2001 The Rev’d Quintin Marrow St. Anne’s Episcopal Church Oceanside, California The Text: Phil. 3:8-14 In sixteenth-century France, the start of the new year was observed on April first. It was celebrated ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8-14, Romans 6:1-14

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

What Were We Expecting? Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 19, 2008

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God’s supernatural work is more wonderful than we would dare imagine.

Introduction For all who have ached to serve God and see his kingdom advance, we must surely appreciate Oswald Smith, standing before an examining board in 1920. One dream dominated his heart – to be a missionary for Jesus. Over and over he had prayed, “Lord, I want to go and tell people of you. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Abraham Justified By Grace - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 18, 2008

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In this sermon we notice that Abraham was justified not by circumcision but rather by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone.

Scripture What does the word Yankee mean to you? Robert W. Mayer, in a Wall Street Journal article, writes, “To people in other parts of the world it simply means someone from the United States; to people in the United States it means someone from north of the Mason-Dixon Line; to us Northerners ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:9-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Salvation: Received By Faith; Demonstrated By Works; Forever By Grace

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jul 23, 2001

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Romans 4:1-8 and James 2:14-26 do not contradict each other.

Listen to these two verses and think to yourself whether or not they contradict each other: "But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness" (Romans 4:5). "Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone" (James ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-8, James 2:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Marks Of Freedom Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 5, 2005

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The legalists wanted to subject the Galatian Christians to circumcision (as a means of earning favor with God), so Paul addresses the issue one last time by relating it to the work of Christ on the cross and his own ministry.

Scripture It was Paul’s custom, after dictating a letter to an amanuensis, which is a secretary, to take a pen and write his own farewell. His standard signature was, “The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you” (cf. 1 Thessalonians 5:28; 2 Thessalonians 3:17-18). But Paul is so concerned ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:11-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Limiting Freedom With Love Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 12, 2005

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In this sermon we notice a restatement of our freedom in Christ. Then, we shall notice some limitations on our freedom. Finally, we shall observe some guidelines for our balance.

Scripture The pastor had heard the story so many times that listening to it again evoked a strange mixture of anger and despair. Although the names, dates, and places had changed, the story’s theme remained the same: one of his parishioners, Phil, had caused another Christian to stumble. This ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Important Instructions From Jesus Our King (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 24, 2021

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Jesus wants us... 1. To make His message our priority (vs. 5-8). 2. To trust in His ability (vs. 8-10). 3. To follow His plan for our service (vs. 11-13). 4. To recognize the danger of rejecting Him (vs. 14-15). 5. To walk in the wisdom of the Lord (vs. 16).

Important Instructions from Jesus Our King (Part 1) The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 10:5-16 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared December 24, 2021) MESSAGE: *Someone put together a list called "Kid’s Instructions on Life." Nine-year-old Rocky said: "When feeding seagulls, always wear a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:5-16

Denomination: Baptist

A Pastor's Perplexity Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 26, 2005

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In this personal section of Paul’s letter to the Galatians, Paul first appeals to them, then he fondly remembers their loving acceptance of him, and finally he reminds them of his attitude towards them.

Scripture We are working our way Sunday by Sunday through the apostle Paul’s letter to the Galatians. One of the advantages of this approach is that we cover the whole counsel of God—at least as it is revealed in this portion of God’s Word to us. By studying books of the Bible, or large sections ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:12-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Abraham As An Example Of Salvation Through Faith Series

Contributed by Andy Flowers on Jan 28, 2008

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Series in Romans

Text: Romans 4:1-25 Title: Abraham as an Example of Salvation through Faith Romans 4:1 What then shall we say that Abraham, our forefather according to the flesh, has found? 2 For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about, but not before God. 3 For what does the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Good Works Of Faith Series

Contributed by Tim Zukas on Apr 25, 2006

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Good Works as a response to a relationship for God

Ministerial transition can be difficult and emotional things. There was an elderly woman who was weeping as she said goodbye to the man who had been pastor of her church for several years. "My dear lady," consoled the departing pastor, "don’t get so upset. Surely the Search Committee will find a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

By Grace . . . By Works

Contributed by Charles Holt on Aug 10, 2001

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This study endeavors to strike a Scriptural balance between faith and works.

email: cholt@gt.rr.com BY GRACE . . . BY WORKS By Charles W. Holt Eph. 2:8-10 James 2:14-25 Faith works! No, I really mean it. Faith works. But, you may reply, every Christian knows that. My response: not necessarily. My argument here is that too many have a one-dimensional view of faith. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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