Sermons on Should Be Forgiven:

Candlemas, The Story Of Simeon, How Can We Prepare For Death?

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Feb 3, 2014

Candle-mas, the story of Simeon is a simple story, but if you look closely, there is a lot about the way we should be living our lives … as either Jesus will appear one day on earth, or we will die and meet him in heaven; either way, we want to be ready.

Word Count: 2579 This sermon was delivered to the congregation in St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 2nd February 2014: by Gordon McCulloch (A Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). Summary: "Candle-mas", the story of Simeon is a simple story, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-40

Denomination: Episcopal

God Can Be Counted On

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Oct 28, 2012

George Parsons, weighs in on the difference between a command and a promise: “A command from God is something we should do; a promise from God is something God will do. A command must be obeyed; a promise must be believed. When God gives a command He says

2 Corinthians 1:19-21 God Can Be Counted On George Parsons, weighs in on the difference between a command and a promise: “A command from God is something we should do; a promise from God is something God will do. A command must be obeyed; a promise must be believed. When God gives a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:19-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Greatest Gift

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 11, 2012

1. God’s love - For God so loved the world. 2. God’s loss - That He gave His only begotten Son. 3. Our leaning - That whoever believes in Him. 4. Our life - Should not perish but have everlasting life.

The Greatest Gift John 3:16 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church “Toy Store” - Dec. 8, 2012 Note: The “Toy Store” provides toys and food to needy families in our community. It’s an outreach/charitable ministry of our church. *My wife Mary and I are still ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Christ Offering Of Himself To The World And Us!

Contributed by Tony Abram on May 1, 2008

Christ Offering of Himself To the World and Us! We want to look at 7 offerings of Himself to the world that God so loves. John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but hav

Christ Offering of Himself To the World and Us! We want to look at 7 offerings of Himself to the world that God so loves. John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. Billy Sunday once ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-6

What Is Trump? What Is Biden?

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Oct 4, 2020

The presidential election has repeatedly brought division in many countries. It has ruined friendship, family members stop talking with each other because they disagree on which candidate they should vote. Sadly, that also happened at church and created tension among the people of God. What a shame!

What is Trump? What is Biden? (1 Cor 3:3-4) On Friday morning, President Trump announced that he and First Lady Melania Trump have tested positive for COVID-19. and was transferred to Walter Reed Military Medical Center. Dr. Jim Denison said, “The year 2020 has been unlike any in living memory, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:3-4, Ephesians 6:11, Daniel 2:21, Ephesians 6:12, 1 Timothy 2:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is Having The Spirit Supposed To Look Like? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 15, 2021

Jesus cries out on the last day of the Feast. This is a big message and He gives us insight into what will happen when He is glorified: streams of living water flowing from His believers through the Spirit. But, sadly, we today are not experiencing that the way that we should.

INTRO: - This is a climactic moment. We’ve been talking the last few weeks about this extended scene that happens at the Feast of Tabernacles. There have been debates and discussions. There have been misunderstandings and confusion. Now we come to a moment when Jesus has something to shout ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer (1) Gideon’s Prayer Regarding A Fleece

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Jun 7, 2020

Most commentators criticise Gideon, feeling that his prayer demonstrates a lack of faith. But given how positively the New Testament views Gideon, we should be inclined to take a positive view of his prayer. It's a very sensible prayer, and a great example to us.

Today we’re starting a short series on prayer, and looking at a prayer which Gideon prayed. It’s in Judges 6:36-40. Introduction First, let’s look at the situation Gideon was in before we look at his prayer. We may think, ‘We pray, God answers. Simple.’ But when we look at what was going on at ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:36-40

Denomination: Baptist

Respond To The Risen Savior Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 31, 2020

How should we respond to the Risen Savior? 1. Recognize who Jesus is (vs. 4-7). 2. Rush to get closer to Jesus (vs. 7-8). 3. Receive from Jesus (vs. 9-14). [1] Food. [2] Fellowship. [3] Forgiveness.

Respond to the Risen Savior The Gospel of John John 21:1-14 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - August 22, 2018 (Revised July 31, 2020) BACKGROUND: *Tonight in John 21, we will take another look at one of the Lord's appearances after He rose again from the dead. In this Scripture ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Is There A Place Of Eternal Punishment?

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 15, 2016

“Is there a place of eternal punishment?”, “Is hell real?”. If so, why does one go there? What can one do about it? What has God done about it? And what should our response be?

Is There a Place of Eternal Punishment? 2 Thessalonians 1:5-10 In the 1800s, doubts about the reality of Hell began to arise among professed Christians, spreading rapidly into the 20th and 21st centuries. The great English Baptist pastor Charles Haddon Spurgeon observed this growing disbelief in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

It's All About The Word

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Oct 22, 2022

Everything in life is based on the Word of God. So, when we look for life's answers, we should go to nothing but God's Word. Because is His Word is anything and everything we need to endure life's trials and tribulations.

Today, I want to read from the book of John, chapter 1, beginning in verse 1 as we get into the subject, "It's All About The Word". Say that to yourself out loud where you are, "It's ALL About The Word!" Say it again. The question the world would have for a statement ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Battle For The Heart

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Aug 1, 2021

The media is full of “heart-healthy” tips that we should follow, but even more importantly are the efforts we make to safeguard our spiritual hearts, or what Solomon calls the wellspring of our spiritual life. Learn more about this battle for our hearts in this Sunday’s message.

The Battle for the Heart Introduction Last week we looked at the battle for our minds, and I ended saying, “That while the battle we are in is spiritual, the primary ground that this battle is fought is in our minds. But what ultimately determines the victory is the place we give to Christ in our ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23, Luke 6:45, Jeremiah 17:9-10, Ezekiel 36:26

Denomination: Foursquare

God's Power Towards Us Series

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on May 2, 2022

In Ephesians 1, Paul compares God's power towards us who believe with the power he used to raise Christ from the dead. It's hard to conceive! But we should believe it - and live in a way that's consistent with it.

INTRODUCTION Two weeks ago it was Easter Sunday. So, do you suppose that we’ve now said goodbye to Easter until next year? Well, we haven’t! The season of Easter doesn’t FINISH on Easter Sunday! It actually STARTS on Easter Sunday and continues for seven weeks after that. That means that it’s ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

2) The Existence, The Evidence, And The Eternal Nature Of God! Series

Contributed by Brandon Max on Dec 14, 2021

What do you believe about God? He should be more than just as a vague concept or idea. Thankfully, because of what the Bible teaches, we can all see the: 1) Existence of God; 2) Evidence of God; and 3) Eternal Nature of God.

Things Most Surely Believed Among Us Part 1: We Believe In God! 1) Existence of God, 2) Evidence of God, 3) Eternal Nature of God TEXT: Luke 1:1 "Forasmuch as many have taken in hand - to set forth in order a declaration… of those things which are most surely believed among us," Do you ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:8, Psalm 19:1, Psalm 41:13

Denomination: Baptist

Unity Series

Contributed by Jacob Brimm on Apr 21, 2021

Any Christian serious about growing in faith should want to know the Mind of Christ. Often we think that we cannot know the mind of Christ, but the reality is that we can; not through any special quest or journey to some secret temple, but by looking into the not so secret Bible!

Mind of Christ Unity Philippians 2:2-5 Intro: Any Christian serious about growing in faith should want to know the Mind of Christ. Often we think that we cannot know the mind of Christ, but the reality is that we can; not through any special quest or journey to some secret temple, but by looking ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:2-5

Denomination: Baptist

Pentecost: Keep In Step With The Spirit

Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on May 23, 2021

When children of God walk through this life, we should not be wandering aimlessly, getting tripped up by our desires, but God calls us to keep in step, to watch where we put our feet, and to follow the lead of the one who commands us: “Walk in the Spirit!”

When the Holy Spirit was first poured out on the church, that event was spectacular in every way, with a rushing wind, tongues of fire on the disciples’ heads, and foreign languages on their lips. But that first Pentecost was more than just an impressive beginning. For now that they had the Holy ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed