Sermons on Should Be Forgiven:

Back To Church: Because Of Who He Is

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Sep 19, 2015

We attend church for many reasons but the real reason that we should attend church is because of who Jesus is.

BECAUSE OF WHO HE IS Colossians 1:15-20 (NLT) For a video of this sermon and others, go to www.thecreekmonroe.com (Opening Illustration idea from Bruce Lee, "Out Of Peanut Butter" sermon central) Intro: Were going to start the sermon this morning a little differently than we usually do. This ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Your Motivation? Series

Contributed by Bart Price on Jan 8, 2016

As we go about making disciples, what is our motivation? Why should we want to fulfill Jesus' call?

Let’s get to our passage. Turn over to Matthew 28. This passage might be pretty familiar to you, but that’s ok. When you get to Matthew 28, we’ll read verses 19-20. Pay attention to this passage…as it lays the foundation for what we’re studying today. Let’s read ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Christian Church

St. Patrick, Genuine Conversion

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Mar 10, 2018

Around this time of the year, one should consider the life of St. Patrick, especially since there is a day dedicated in his honor.

St. Patrick, Whose He? Genuine Conversion One of the great leaders of New Testament is the Apostle Paul and he gives us this exhortation in 1 Corinthians 11:1, “Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ.” (1 Corinthians 11:1) A saint has been defined as “a man in whom Christ ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stop Murmuring And Praise God

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Feb 18, 2016

God has been too good for us to murmur about anything. We should be more grateful and less complaintive.

Introduction: Nothing hurts the church as much as a culture of complaining among its members. Joyce Meyers said: “complain and remain or praise and be raised.” In my 32 years of shepherding God’s people; I have found nothing as detrimental as whining individuals. A whining ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:14

Denomination: Baptist

A Symbolic Servant Ceremony” Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Feb 23, 2016

Jesus' famous foot washing of His disciples is a love-parable of the way disciples should live and treat one another.

“A Symbolic Servant Ceremony” John 13:1-20 The cross is near for Jesus and the next 5 chapters cover Jesus’ farewell Passover meal and Jesus’ encouragement and prayers for His followers. We look at John 13:1 which is Jesus’ last supper where He washes His ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Hungry For God - Part I Series

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Mar 1, 2016

So what does the Bible say about fasting? Is this something that Christians should be practicing? What does the Bible say?

Hungering for God: Fasting and Prayer Preparation – Part I Chuck Brooks, Pastor-Teacher, GraceWay Church December 27, 2015 Our church has been fasting and praying for 21 days at the beginning of the year for the last eight years. 2016 marks our ninth year of fasting. In September of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why Peter Failed

Contributed by Steven Kellett on Mar 18, 2016

Peter failed because he ignored Jesus warning and slept when he should have been preparing (praying).

Luke 22:31-34: 31"Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift you as wheat. 32But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers." 33But he replied, "Lord, I am ready to go with you to prison and to death." 34Jesus answered, "I ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-72

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Filter All Through Love--- What Is Important To Me?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 25, 2016

We need to understand that life must be focused through filters... One filter should be: WHAT IS IMPORTANT TO ME?

FILTER ALL THROUGH LOVE... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com FILTER: a device that is used to remove something that is not wanted, a device that limits light, sound, electronic noises from passing through... Text: Philippians 4:13 (KJV) I can do all things through Christ which ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Tie That Binds Us

Contributed by Darin Gary on Jun 25, 2016

There are some Biblical commands concerning Church purity, integrity, and authority that 21st Century Christians SHOULD BE SEEKING and MAINTAINING.

THE TIE THAT BINDS US (Philippians 2:1-2) “…if there is any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and mercy, [2] fulfill my joy by being like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind.” These days ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-2

Denomination: Other

Faithful Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on May 1, 2016

Fifth in a series on Names for the people of God. Paul calls the Ephesians "faithful"---something we should all strive for.

Faithful Series: Names for God’s People Chuck Sligh May 1, 2016 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation of this sermon is available upon request from me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Ephesians 1:1 – “Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints which are at ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Love

Contributed by Brandon Nuckles on Jan 31, 2017

A sermon of Jesus and how he loves us. The main point being we should love as Jesus has loved.

As I go through these verses and look a little more in depth, I want you to ask your self a couple questions? What is Love? Am i being Love the way we called to be Love? 1 Corinthians 13 When i go out to eat am I being patient with my waitress at the resteraunt? Am i envious of others ...read more

Trusting God

Contributed by Johnny Boatfield on Apr 13, 2017

When we have doubts we should be reminded about how powerful our Heavenly Father truly is!!!!

04/12/17 Trust… April 12, 2017 ~ jboatfield ~ Edit "04/12/17 Trust…" Has anyone ever let someone borrow something? Maybe you let a friend borrow a basketball because they didn’t have one and they wanted to shoot around outside. Or how about letting someone borrow a pair of pajama pants ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11, Psalm 91:1

A Father's Heart

Contributed by James Lee on Oct 31, 2012

God has given us the ability to find our way home if we should ever come to our senses.

The parable of the Prodigal son is the third of the “Lost” parables but there is something different about this one. In the parable of the lost sheep, the shepherd goes out looking for the lost sheep. In the parable of the lost coin, the woman turns the house upside down trying to find ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Put Away Bitterness

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 17, 2012

What is bitterness? Where does it come from? What should Christians do about bitterness. Paul tells us.

"Put Away Bitterness" Ephesians 4:31-5:2 Intro: Recently I was pulling out of a parking space in Leah’s DoodleBug. I was beside a bus so I had to pull half way out to see is anything was coming. A car was driving down the lane, far too fast and had to swerve to miss me. I signaled my apology ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Leaders And Followers Are On The Same Team

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 13, 2015

Leaders and followers must work together to be successful. There are many important things that they should be able to expect from each other.

Introduction: A. Today’s sermon begins a two sermon focus on church leadership. 1. Today’s sermon will focus on the relationship between spiritual leaders and spiritual followers. 2. The second sermon will focus on elders and deacons, and their qualifications and selection. 3. That ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ