Sermons on Setting Out:

Is God Unjust? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 1, 2004

Paul has taught us that God picks out individuals for salvation not based on anything they do, but out of pure grace. At the same time, he bypasses others. This raises a number of questions, and Paul fields them, though not necessarily to our satisfacti

Is God Unjust? (Romans 9:14-29) 1. There are many puzzles in life. One recent puzzle is the whereabouts of an escapted tiger. Bengal Tiger Seen Roaming La. Army Base Wednesday, September 01, 2004 FORT POLK, La. — A Bengal tiger on the loose in the thick brush surrounding Fort Polk seems to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:14-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How It All Started

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jun 11, 2017

The creation story tells us: 1) God brings order out of chaos, 2) God creates all things good, and 3) God always has our best in mind. All of creation shouts out God's love for us!

Genesis 1:1-2:1 How it All Started Genesis 1 is one of the most beautiful, most carefully crafted sections of scripture. It’s kind of a mixture of poetry and prose. And its intent is clear: to show that God alone is creator of all. I heard about this one atheist scientist who came to God and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28, Genesis 3:15

Denomination: Baptist

Christ Is Risen!

Contributed by James Jerpseth on Apr 28, 2001

Christ’s resurrection is with us every day of the week in all that we do -- if we can take the step of faith to leave our safe secure setting like the women did and venture to the tomb.

Easter Sunday - April 15, 2001 "Christ Is Risen!" SERMON TEXT (Luke 24 NRSV) But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they came to the tomb, taking the spices that they had prepared. {2} They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, {3} but when they went in, they did not find the body. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

The Resurrection Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 22, 2005

Have you ever felt that doing things for God is impossible and if you fail you’ve fouled up God’s plan? This message will encourage you to step out, even if you fail.

The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the single most important event in world history. It is even more important than the cross - in this way: that if Jesus did not rise from the dead, the cross would be meaningless for mankind. Jesus was perfect and would go back to be with the Father - the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-20

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

A Good Plan Gone Awry

Contributed by Rusty Davidson on Feb 19, 2007

Sermon examines Genesis 6:1-4 and the impact of not carrying out the plan of God and the consequences of such sin.

INTRODUCTION “Many are the plans in a man’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.” (Proverbs 19:21) I remember several years ago as I started and ran my own business for awhile, the plan God laid out for me. It was clear in my mind from the very beginning. I was to work it part-time ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Two Kinds Of Wisdom

Contributed by Glen O'brien on Oct 5, 2006

Two kinds of wisdom are set before us in the Book of James - a “wisdom” in quote marks that is not wisdom at all but “earthly, unspiritual, and demonic" and true wisdom which comes from God and is first of all peaceable.

16th Sunday after Pentecost 24th September 2006 Text: James 3:14-4:10 TWO KINDS OF WISDOM James defines wisdom in a very down to earth way. When we think of the wise man we may think of the sage who sits on a mountain top meditating on the nature of the universe. His devotees climb the rugged ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Josiah Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Apr 6, 2009

Our last hero, Josiah, shows us what it means to be a breakthrough hero. What Josiah is able to accomplish sets the stage for the renewal of a pivotal worship practice that prepares the way for Jesus’ new covenant.

Heroes of the OT: Josiah 2 Kings 23:19-25 March 29, 2009 Our last hero is Josiah. He is what I’m calling a breakthrough hero. I’ll be talking about what that means for the people of the OT and for us. What I believe this hero will address is the social area of our lives with a strong emphasis on ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 23:19-25

Denomination: Church Of God

Can I Trust God With My Money

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 10, 2012

This sermon involves being set free from possessions in order to begin to trust God with our money. It also challenges us to see us for just how rich we are in terms of this world's goods.

Can I Trust God With My Money Proverbs 3:5-10 1 Timothy 6:17-19 Glenville 1-8-12 We are in the middle of a series of Can I Trust God. Last week Pastor Kellie preached on “Can I Trust God With My Disappointments.”. Today we will look ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Ministered To The Lord

Contributed by Tom Feola on Jun 25, 2012

As the early church came together you see one set of words that run throughout the book of Acts and that is "ONE ACCORD" We today need to walk this way and see the power of God in our churches.

Ministered To The Lord As the early church came together you see one set of words that run throughout the book of Acts and that is "ONE ACCORD" We today need to walk this way and see the power of God in our churches. Acts 13:1-4 (NKJV) 1 Now in the church that was at Antioch there were certain ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of Praise Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 7, 2006

In this message we notice Daniel’s second response to a crisis. (His first response was in Daniel 2:1-18.) Daniel responded to the crisis in a way that sets him apart as a man worthy of imitation.

Scripture If you live a typical life span, you will spend about twenty years of it asleep. And during those twenty years, it is estimated that you will have about 300,000 dreams. As you know, we don’t remember most of our 300,000 dreams. Only if you wake up in the middle of your dream are you ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:19-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

“a Letter From Hell” [adapted From A Message By Mike Turner]

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 16, 2016

The Rich man, in our text, thought he was financially set. Whatever he wanted he could buy. He didn’t need anything or anyone…OR DID HE.

“A Letter From Hell” Luke 16:19-31 Newspapers in the former Soviet Union, and other countries started running an article in the early 90’s about a group of scientists who were conducting deep drilling experiments in Siberia. These scientists claimed that they drilled into the core ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Cause And Effect

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 24, 2006

God has made many conditional promises to His children. Will we claim these promises and meet the Lord’s conditions He has set? Link included to formatted text and PowerPoint Template.

Cause & Effect II Peter 1:4 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/CauseAndEffect.html ----- 2 Peter 1:4 Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust. Have you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:4

Denomination: Baptist

Some Cracked-Pots I Have Known

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 19, 2002

Satan oftentimes employs some very good things to keep the sinner’s eyes off of Jesus. This outline sets forth some of the "cracked-pots" that cannot yield the living water of eternal life.

SOME CRACKED-POTS I HAVE KNOWN "For My people have committed two evils: They have forsaken Me, the fountain of living waters, and hewn themselves cisterns--broken cisterns that can hold no water." Jeremiah 2:13. I. BROKEN CISTERNS THAT CAN HOLD NO WATER! One of the most successful ploys of ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 2:13

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Midrash Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 28, 2009

When we understand how Jesus’ teaching on faith is connected to the Old Testament texts from which they originate, we can set aside wrong thinking and embrace fuller, more accurate perspectives.

Faith Midrash (Deuteronomy 7:17-23 with John 14:11-13 and Matthew 17:20, 21:21) 1. The Volcano in the Philippines was big news this past week. 2. According to the Associated Press, "Philippine troops went house to house Thursday threatening to use force to move hundreds of residents from the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 7:17-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sermon # 25 - God's Wondrous Works Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Mar 2, 2023

Often our hectic schedules hinder us from spending time with God, and growing in our relationship with Him. This sermon will help us remember the wondrous works of God, and set our priorities straight.

We live in a day when everyone has such busy schedules that it has become a huge struggle for many to set aside time for things pertaining to God. Many have come to a place in their lives, where God has been forgotten. Many believers don’t even start their day with God in prayer and reading of His ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 77:11-12, Genesis 1:1, Psalm 14:1, Colossians 1:16-17, Deuteronomy 6:6-7, Mark 1:24, Romans 10:17, Psalm 119:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other