Sermons on Settling For Less:

These Necessary Things - Life Change Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jul 20, 2005

Salvation...Cause and Effect...The chicken and the egg. This is about how we are saved and how we should live as a result of being saved. Link included to formatted text, Powerpoint, and handout.

These Necessary Things Acts 15:28 In our last message from ch. 15 it was settled once and for all by Christ’s disciples in council: salvation is by grace alone, thru faith alone, in Christ alone…plus nothing, minus nothing…and good works have no part in our receiving of salvation. v. 11 Only 1 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:28

Denomination: Baptist

How Do We Please God?

Contributed by Jim Kane on Dec 14, 2004

We please God when we work together as part of His team – the church!

Three weeks ago, I quoted Rick Warren who said, “You were made for a mission. God is at work in the world and he wants you to join him. This assignment is called your mission…” “Your life mission,” he goes on to say, “is both shared and specific. One part of it is a responsibility you share with ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Church Of God

Could You Men Not Keep Watch With Me For One Hour Series

Contributed by Kevin Cummins on Jul 27, 2004

This sermon looks at how we fall into a spiritual slumber

A gentleman told of an experience that he had. He said, “I was recently driving all night to get to a far-away destination. By morning I still had some distance to travel, but was getting very tired. I decided to stop at the next city I came to and park somewhere quiet to catch an hour or two of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-41

Denomination: Church Of God

Dealing With Injustice Series

Contributed by Eldon Reich on Sep 13, 2004

Helps Christians deal with the injustices of life.

DEALING WITH INJUSTICE- MURDER IN THE VINEYARD 1 Kings 21:1-16 We have looked at dealing with desperate situations And dealing with disappointments of life. Today we want to look injustice. Murder in the vineyard. Injustice defined implies unjust treatment of another or a violation of one’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 21:1-16

Denomination: Methodist

In And Around Heaven

Contributed by David Moore on Dec 9, 2008

This is a mid-week Bible Study on Rev 4, showing some of the sight and sounds of glory as the believer anticipates heaven.

Studies in Revelation In and Around Heaven Text: Revelation 4:2-11 Introduction: Following the rapture in 4:1 John makes it very clear where he is now located – vs 2 – “in heaven,” and that is where we are in this book for the next two chapters. These are exciting verses because they give us a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:2-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Value Of Suffering Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 16, 2012

What if I told you that for you to suffer and be uncomfortable was an important part of God’s will for your life? The more that we avoid it, build barriers to protect ourselves from it and invent theology to condemn it the more we miss out on becoming us

1972: Former pastor of mine stood at airport waiting for an evangelist to arrive. It was Tuesday and the revival had begun the past Sunday morning. The evangelist had been too sick to make the trip but now was arriving. Two flight attendants helped him that the music evangelist and pastor Tom ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-11

What Does Jesus Say About Anger?

Contributed by Darrin Fish on May 7, 2014

Jesus said that our righteousness is to exceed that of the scribes and Pharisee’s.Most people would be able to stand before God And say that they haven’t killed a person, But how many of us could say that we never hated a person.

Jesus on Anger Matthew 5:21-5:26 After spending 3-1/2 hours enduring the long lines, surly clerks and insane regulations at the Department of Motor Vehicles, a man stopped at a toy store to pick up a gift for he son.he brought my selection - a baseball bat - to the cash register. "Cash or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Christian Church

The Freedom Of Forgiveness

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jul 3, 2014

Forgiveness is a choice we make. It is rooted in Christ's sacrifice and it brings freedom.

THE FREEDOM OF FORGIVENESS The first Friday of 1982 was a day that Kevin Tunell wishes he could forget. He was at a party and had too much too much to drink. On his way home he hit and killed an 18 year old girl. He was convicted of drunk driving and spent time in jail for manslaughter. After ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:21-35

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Jesus The Better Way: He Imparts A Better Life Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Feb 9, 2013

A Superior Christ Imparts a Superior Life

JESUS THE BETTER WAY: HE IMPARTS A BETTER LIFE HEBREWS 13:1-25 Big Idea: A Superior Christ Imparts a Superior Life INTRO So we come to the conclusion of our walk through Hebrews. These thirteen sermons have concentrated on the major theme and purpose for the book – the superiority of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-25

Denomination: Nazarene

The God Of Glory Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 4, 2013

The book of Romans ends with a beautiful doxology, praising God for what He has done through His Son, Jesus Christ. It is a grand finale befitting the Lord God, His Son, the Lord Jesus Christ & the Gospel by which we come to know them.

ROMANS 16: 25-27 THE GOD OF GLORY [1 Corinthians 2:7-10] The book of Romans ends with a beautiful doxology, praising God for what He has done through His Son, Jesus Christ. It is a grand finale befitting the Lord God, His Son, the Lord Jesus Christ and the Gospel by which we come to know ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:25-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Truth About Ruth - Part 3: Planning Towards Destiny Series

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Mar 6, 2013

Ruth,the ancestor of Messiah demonstrates the God's grace, guidance, and goodness in taking bad situations and turning them into triumph radiating His Glory.

Ruth Chapter 3 Happenstance? Coincidence? or Divine Providence? Reviewing to the point where we are now we make certain observations and wonder if it all just happened! Did it just happen that Naomi decided to return to Bethlehem? Did it just happen that Ruth was determined to follow her? Did it ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who Do You Say I Am? Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Mar 9, 2014

The most important question is: "Who do you say Jesus Christ is?" Our answer determines everything else about the rest of our lives and about our eternity.

Today we launch into a 7 week series that looks at 7 essential questions that answer the bigger question of what it means to be a follower of Christ Jesus and WHY a person would want to be a follower of Jesus. There are good reasons that people come to faith in Christ, and there are good reasons ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Giving It Away Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Dec 20, 2012

Mythbusters is one of those TV shows I enjoy watching. So let’s bust a myth today about money and families.

Myth Busters 13 Someone in the crowd said to him, “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me.” 14 But he said to him, “Man, who made me a judge or arbitrator over you?” 15 And he said to them, “Take care, and be on your guard against all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

May God Be Gracious To Us Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 2, 2012

Consider what will happen when God is gracious to us. 1- His face will shine on us 2- His ways will be made known on earth

INTRO.- 1 May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face shine upon us, 2 that your ways may be known on earth, your salvation among all nations. Warren Wiersbe wrote: “The author this Psalm is unknown, but it was someone who had a vision for the whole world.” ILL.- T.E. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 67:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rising, Running, And Reporting

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 21, 2010

For many, life is a panicky run. Serious things happen to us, and we run to tell somebody. The reaction may be to go home and do nothing, and to leave others weeping and perplexed. But when we encounter the risen Christ personally, not as an abstractio

Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC, March 26, 1989 (Easter Sunday) When you see someone running, do not jump to any conclusions about why that person is running. If you see somebody pickin’ ‘em up and layin’ ‘em down, well, there could be a lot of reasons why. And ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Baptist