Sermons on Set In Stone:

The World's Greatest Backslider

Contributed by Charles Clary on Oct 23, 2001

The sermon chronicles Ephraim’s (Israel) downward spiral and sets forth the love of God which reaches out to him.

Many here today have heard of the Darwin Awards. They are given to individuals who self-destruct in the most remarkable way. Floyd Brown, age 42, wearing a ski-mask attempted to rob a Holiday Inn in Anchorage, Alaska. The problem was that there were 40 policemen who were in the lobby of the motel ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 11:7-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Servants Heart Series

Contributed by Mark Redd on Jun 18, 2006

This is a short article that was used as part of a "Matter of Fax" ministry. Written to communicate biblical principles or life lessons in a business setting.

The Heart of a Servat A while back, I had the privilege of participating in a funeral of an elderly man. This man had lived 85 years and was loved by many. He had served his country faithfully in World War II. At the graveside, there was a 21-gun salute, a lone bugler played taps and the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Separated Unto God Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on May 9, 2006

Four personal stories that illustrate how God’s people are set apart from the world and separated unto God.

I want to begin by telling you about this book. When Sue and I were in high school, we were active members of our youth fellowship. There must have been 40 or 50 of us. A farmer in our congregation was so concerned about the spiritual life of the youth that he purchased a book for every one of ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Crowned With Many Crowns

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jul 18, 2003

John envisioned the glorified Christ as being crowned with many crowss. This outline sets forth some of the crowns of our Savior.

CROWNED WITH MANY CROWNS "Now I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse. And He who sat on him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness He judges and makes war. His eyes were like a flame of fire, and on His head were many crowns." Revelation 19:11-12. I. THE ETERNAL CROWN OF ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Glorious Freedom Series

Contributed by Terry Stivers on Aug 12, 2003

Jesus has come to set us free from sin. Our worship will reflect that freedom. Studies in the Gospel of Mark

GLORIOUS FREEDOM Mark 1:40-45 INTRO: “On New Years day 1863, the Emancipation Proclamation was publicly stated, but it was not until December 18, 1865, that the Constitution made those convictions official. Though dead by then Lincoln still spoke. At last his dream was realized. The word swept ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: Wesleyan

Freedom In Christ Series

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Aug 19, 2003

Once you’ve been set free in Christ, don’t be entangled again in the bondage of various types of legalism.

FREEDOM IN CHRIST TEXT: Galatians 5:1-15 INTRODUCTION: A. SKATING ON THE LORD’S DAY 1. A pastor got up one Sunday morning and all the roads were icy. 2. The streets were all blocked off and there was no way for him to drive to church. 3. He was forced to skate on the river to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-15

Eating With The Enemy Series

Contributed by Timothy Archer on Jan 13, 2004

Although the Pharisees had set a trap for him, Jesus used this dinner as time to teach on compassion for our fellow man.

Eating with the Enemy Luke 14:1-24 Introduction: Several times in the book of Luke, we see that Jesus goes to eat in the house of a Pharisee. Here in Luke 14, we see the last of these encounters. What’s really interesting about this passage is that, during this one dinner, Jesus teaches on three ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Great Extent Of God's Concern For His Children

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Dec 30, 2002

This outline sets forth the fact that God is concerned about the "little things" as well as the "big things" that confront His children.

THE GREAT EXTENT OF GOD’S CONCERN FOR HIS CHILDREN “And when the servant of the man of God arose early and went out, there was an army surrounding the city with horses and chariots. And his servant said to Elisha, ‘Alas, my master! What shall we do? So he answered, ‘Do not fear, for those who ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-32, 2 Kings 6:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

Live As God's Children

Contributed by Jason Zahn on Sep 6, 2001

God has set us free from the control of sin so that we might freely live as his children.

When Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation he freed the slaves. They could live as free people. Their whole lives had changed. They were no longer subject to the oppression of their masters. They would no longer be punished by the authorities if they chose to leave their ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:11-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Our Home Base Security? In Whom Do I Trust?

Contributed by Jim Parisi on Jul 7, 2002

Our God has set a wall of fire around His people to protect them from all manners of harm….

Our Home Base Security? In Whom Do I Trust? Pastor Jim Parisi Harvest House July 7, 02 Zechariah 2:5 For I,’ says the Lord, ’will be a wall of fire all around her, and I will be the glory in her midst.’ " Our God has set a wall of fire around His people to protect them from all manners of ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 2:5, Romans 8:28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Divine Immunity In Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by William Barber, Sr. on Mar 21, 2007

This message sets forth the textual truths regarding our immunity from charges against us, whether human or satanic.

Introduction: I read this past week about diplomatic immunity and how it shield perpetrators of crimes from prosecution, from almost any law on the books. Reports of sexual abuse, slavery, extortion, and every imaginable crime. That is not to mention 150,000 parking tickets in N.Y. City in a 5 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:33-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Four Profound Propensities

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Mar 27, 2004

This outline sets forth two inclinations man has and two inclinations that God has. In each instance, the inclination is powerful.

FOUR PROFOUND PROPENSITIES “Incline your heart to the Lord God.” Joshua 24:23 Profound: “difficult to fathom or understand”. Propensity: “an intense natural inclination”. MAN’S PROPENSITY TO SIN: True in Regard to the Sinner: “The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:23, Jeremiah 17:9

Denomination: Baptist

The Last Words Of Jesus On The Cross

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Apr 1, 2004

IN THESE LAST WORDS OF JESUS, WE SEE THE PRAYER HE OFFERED.THE PEACE HE EXPRESSED AND THE PATTERN HE SET.

THE LAST WORDS OF JESUS ON THE CROSS LUKE 23:46 Last words are important, especially of the dying. Last words usually indicate the kind of life you live. Someone said, said, you die as you lived. There was a tour group that was going to the top of the Empire State Building. At about the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:46

Denomination: Baptist

Sanctifying Storms Series

Contributed by Douglas Mcdaris on Mar 15, 2012

We all experience scriptural sanctification and spiritual storms. Sanctification is being set apart for God's service and growing in grace.

SANCTIFYING STORMS 1 Peter 1:1-9 Our conversations show what is important to us. We all experience scriptural sanctification and spiritual storms. Sanctification is being set apart for God's service and growing in grace. What dominates our speech as we assemble for worship? Do we grumble about ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Guidelines For Youth Ministry

Contributed by Tim White on Apr 2, 2012

Paul encouraged Timothy in his demanding service with these words and set forth an example for him that would lead to success and leadership.

Guidelines for Youth Ministers - I Tim. 4:12-16 (A charge for a new youth director, the church and the youth). Illustration: A youth pastor wanted to illustrate something to his students. He placed some valuable objects on small tables around the room. On one of the tables was a Bible. There was a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12-16

Denomination: Baptist