Sermons on Should Be Forgiven:

God's Beautiful Symphony Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 19, 2012

Like instruments in an orchestra playing the same piece of music, so should all the members of the church and when the church is out of tune, it can get ugly. Four ways Jesus tells us we can tune up our lives.

INTRODUCTION I really enjoy listening to a great symphony orchestra performing classical music. One of my favorite composers is Johann Sebastian Bach. His most famous composition was “Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring.” Here’s a little bit of trivia about Bach that you might not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

Listen To The Lord!

Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Aug 28, 2019

Are you a good listener? Not listening many times means you’re going to miss something important. How about listening to the Lord? Are you a good listener? Samuel is a good example for us to follow when it comes to listening to the Lord. How does the Lord speak to us? Why should we listen?

Are you a good listener? Maybe instead of asking you, I should ask your spouse, or your children, or your parents. Are you a good listener? There are certainly some people that are better listeners than others and you’ve probably experienced that in your life. A person who is a sympathetic ear, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

The Mouth And The Heart

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Mar 22, 2022

If God were to ask, “Why should I let you into heaven?” what would your answer be? This is at least one place in scripture that you can go for an answer. There are others that are just as important. But today lets examine what is involved with the mouth and the heart.

Alba 3-20-2022 THE MOUTH AND THE HEART Romans 10:1-13 Bob Feller, pitcher for the Cleveland Indians and inducted in the baseball hall of fame in 1962, began his major league journey in 1936, at age 17, fresh off his family’s farm in Van Meter, Iowa. It was during his rookie season that Feller ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Roar Of Revival Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Aug 22, 2007

Fifth in the series: Revival – Reviving Me, Reviving the Church & Reviving Our Community. The focus of this message is upon what we can and should expect of God once we have done our part to prepare ourselves and invite revival. In the end, what we do

The Roar Of Revival Fifth in the series: Revival – Reviving Me, Reviving the Church & Reviving Our Community Perth Bible Church August 19, 2007 AM Rev. Todd G. Leupold INTRO: Show video: “Go Start A Fire”. Whatever our choices in life, the reverberations they make will always and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

Community-Eternal Church

Contributed by Jim Caswell on Feb 21, 2017

When we say in the Lord's prayer "on earth as it is in heaven" and really mean it, the way the world around looks around us should change.As we become more like Christ we become the eternal church that will exist forever, right now.

Title: Community-Eternal Church (Where Are We Headed) Place: BLCC Date: 3/5/17 Text: Isaiah 65.17; Acts 3.21; Revelation 21.1-4 CT: The Church will continue eternally starting now. [Screen 1] FAS: Say the Lord’s Prayer Our Father who art in heaven. Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come thy will be ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Training For Reigning

Contributed by Doug Morrell on Dec 5, 2005

We are never to feign happiness in pain, but if we are growing in Christ-likeness, we should be demonstrating a more eternal, positive perspective (considering it pure joy), because we are realizing that we are training for reigning.

Depth of character is realized under pressure. Anyone can be a Christian when things go well, but how do you do when a little pressure, a little pain, a little discomfort, criticism or gossip, a sick child, loss of income, are applied? When your fruit is squeezed, what kind of juice comes forth? We ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A New Life

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Dec 14, 2005

Our life if it is “in Chirst” can and should be of better quality than it was before we met Christ. Why? If we are “in Christ” we have a New Outlook, a New Outpost, and a New Outcry.

Intro: Paul is writing this letter to the Corinthians due to the apparent influence of worldly values on the congregation. The worldly values that are seeping in due to teaching of rival missionaries are affecting their judgment 5.12, and behavior 12.20-21. Paul tells the corinthians their way ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Promise Of Pentecost Series

Contributed by Jerry Lewis on Jun 17, 2004

Part 1 It was on the Day of Pentecost that the Holy Spirit was poured out on 120 Followers of Christ gathered in an Upper Room in Jerusalem. Pentecost is not a Denomination, but is an Experience every Blood – Bought Child of God Should Receive.

THE PROMISE OF PENTECOST Part 1 of 2 Acts 2:1-4; 12-18; 37-39. Last Sun. on the Religious Calendar was Pentecost Sunday!!! What in the world is Pentecost??? The word “ Pentecost” designates the 50th day after Passover, which was a Feast Day. Also known as the Feast of Weeks or Feast of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-18, Acts 2:37-39

Denomination: Baptist

Make Every Effort Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Dec 12, 2002

Part of a series of sermons on Romans. How important is the unity of the church? Why should we Make Every Effort to keep unity? Can Christians have different opinions and still fellowship with one another?

Make Every Effort Romans 14:1–23 INTRODUCTION Sibling relationships are, at best, sometimes strained. I can remember growing up, the fights my brother and I would get into. I forget what the fights were about, only that we fought. Most of the time, I’m sure, it was just nitpicking things. I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Presence - Seeking God For Himself.

Contributed by Hannah Pinkstone on Dec 13, 2002

God wants us to spend time with him. But do we want to spend time with him? How can we? why should we? Do we come to God on his terms or ours?

I once told a friend that all I wanted was to be happy in God’s presence. And I guess what I’m saying this morning is as a result of the reply I received. Because I was reminded, that I shouldn’t seek God for my own happiness, I should seek him for himself. Seeking God for himself. (But what ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:5, Hebrews 10:10-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

One Nation Under God

Contributed by Abraham Shanklin on May 19, 2003

As a nation there should be one song we sing in harmony and that’s the song of praise. We owe a lot to the invisible yet very visible God who continues to make His mark in everyway

One Nation Under God Scripture Reference: Psalm 33:1-12 Introduction Last nights final of the U.S. Open Tennis championship was an awesome display of power and skill. Venus and Serena Williams served balls upwards of over 100 mph. These were two sisters, ranked number one and number two in the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:1-12, Psalm 31:31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Praying For Our Enemy Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 14, 2003

Romans talks about how we should "treat" our enemies... but until we learn how to pray for them, we will find it nearly impossible to show love for them. Find out why.

OPEN: During the Korean war a certain military unit had hired a local boy to cook and clean for them. Being a bunch of jokesters, these guys soon took advantage of the boy’s seeming naiveté’. · They’d smear Vaseline on the stove handles so that when he’d turn the stove on in the morning he’d get ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:14-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Share Your Faith With Jains

Contributed by B. D. B Moses on Sep 13, 2003

We know that Christ loves the Jains and died for them and desire them to have eternal life. We should know something about the Jains to pray intelligently for the Jains and to share our faith with Jains.

Introduction Jainism is one of the major world religions, but in reality Jains are a people group formed around a common set of shared values. There are only a few known believers among the Jains. Many Jains are only aware of Christ through the filter of their Jain community perceptions, which can ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6

Denomination: Baptist

Madmen And Falling Towers

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 13, 2001

When tragedy strikes where should we look? What would Jesus say to our hearts if we have ears to hear? Where would He have us focus our attention?

Madmen and Falling Towers 9-16-01 As I listened to all the comments and opinions about the horrible day this week in which the World Trade Towers fell I was disturbed. I was in shock at the sight and angry with the perpetrators but my spirit was troubled about something else. We will not forget ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9, Genesis 16:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Most Important Meal Of The Day

Contributed by Billy Kryger on Feb 4, 2003

It’s not breakfast, lunch or dinner. It’s the other meal that each of us as believers should partake of every day. It’s a three-course meal: the WORD, WILL, and WORK of God.

INTRODUCTION: I like to eat! One look at me will reveal that I’m not preaching; I’m telling the truth!! I like good food. I think my favorite is Chinese. I especially like a good, well-stocked buffet. I think buffets are the greatest invention since sliced bread (especially if there’s warm ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:31

Denomination: Baptist