Sermons on Simplicity Of Salvation:

Knowing Him - An Every Day Christmas Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on Dec 12, 2011

In all the rush and stress of the holiday season it's easy to lose sight of the 'big picture' of what Christmas is really all about. In this series we ask (and answer!) the question of "What's Jesus Got to do With Christmas?"

Knowing Him - An Every Day Christmas - Matthew 1:18-23 - December 11, 2011 Series: What’s Jesus Got To Do With It? - #1 December 17, 1903 is an important date in history - though most people are unaware that anything significant happened upon that day. Yet the events that transpired ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23

Denomination: *other

Propitiation Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 14, 2011

Propitiation

SO GREAT A SALVATION - PROPITIATION. I. Definition. A. The English word to propitiate means "to make favorably included; appease; conciliate." Propitiation is the "act of propitiating...that which propitiates." B. The Greek words are the verb, hilaskomai and its derivatives. This verb means ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Imputation Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 14, 2011

Imputation

SO GREAT A SALVATION - IMPUTATION I. Definition. The verb to impute means to attribute or ascribe to another a crime, an act, gulit or innocence, sin or righteousness. II. Demonstration. Philemon 18 gives an excellent illustration of the meaning of imputation. In fact, when Paul says, "put ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Message Of The Angel - ’do Not Be Afraid’

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Dec 17, 2011

The Message of the Angel - ’Do Not Be Afraid’. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info).

SERMON OUTLINE: 1. The "Do not be afraid" of the impossible. (Luke 1:13). 2. The "Do not be afraid" of unanswered prayer: (Luke 1: 30). 3. The "Do not be afraid of salvation. (Luke 2:10-11). 4. The "Do not be afraid" of obedience. (Matthew 1:20). SERMON BODY: Quote: • Researchers at Johns ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:13-38

Denomination: Brethren

Rediscovering The Meaning Of Christmas

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Dec 20, 2011

Decorations and symbols are everywhere this Christmas season. But reviewing what are the meaning behind them can make this season more memorable.

Christmas symbols and characters are attractive on everyone’s eyes. But unless we discover their meaning and understand the stories behind them, they will remain as mere decorations. Let us therefore reflect with four usual symbols and characters of Christmas and see if we can get valuable lessons ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"A New Beginning"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 23, 2011

A sermon for Christmas Day.

John 1:1-5, 10-14 “A New Beginning” I don’t want to sound like a Scrooge, but the other day when, yet another, Christmas commercial came on the t-v I immediately thought to myself: “Enough already! By the time Christmas gets here, we are all sick of it.” But you ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: United Methodist

From A Bad Start To A Fresh Start

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jul 13, 2012

God provides a way out and a way back but it is not without a price. God requires that we confess our sins and then go further - to repent of our sins to turn away from them and not return to them then we have demonstrated true repentance.

From A Bad Start to a Fresh Start Genesis Chapters 4 to 9 Scripture Reading - 2 Peter Chapter 3 Have you ever tried to make something wonderful and it turned out all wrong? Maybe it was a special cake for a special occasion that went flat when someone slammed a door and the cake deflated. ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Rewards

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 20, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Have you worked hard and yet via politics and envy of the leaders lost everything? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Church leaders III. OBJECTIVES: To remind that GOD is the rewarder of our hard work not people. IV. TEXT: Isaiah 49

I. EXORDIUM: Have you worked hard and yet via politics and envy of the leaders lost everything? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Church leaders III. OBJECTIVES: To remind that GOD is the rewarder of our hard work not people. IV. TEXT: Isaiah 49:4 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) I replied, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Clarion Call Of God

Contributed by Dewayne Bolton on Jul 21, 2012

To empress upon everyone that reads this that the call of God is loud, ringing, lasting but most of all clear.

Isaiah 1: 8-9 The Clarion Call Of God INTRO: A. These verses contain one of the many times God has called to man down through the ages. a. These calls of God began with Adam soon after he and Eve partook of the forbidden fruit. b. When they ate of the fruit their eyes were opened and they did come ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:8-9

Denomination: Holiness

Lazarus And The Rich Man

Contributed by Dietrich Bonhoeffer on Aug 2, 2012

It has become common practice to see as the whole meaning of this story that the rich should help the poor... But this particular story especially, if one allows oneself to be affected fully by its original meaning, is a very concrete proclamation of the

One cannot understand and preach the gospel concretely enough. A real evangelical sermon must be like holding a pretty red apple in front of a child or a glass of cool water in front of a thirsty person and then asking: do you want it? We should be able to talk about matters of our faith in such a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Yearn For The Food That Endures Forever

Contributed by William Baeta on Aug 4, 2012

“I am the bread of life. He who comes to me shall never hunger, and he who believes in me shall never thirst” John 6:35.

Theme: Yearn for the food that endures forever Text: Ex. 16:2-4, 9-15; Eph. 4:1-11; John 6:25-35 One major problem facing the world today is the worsening food situation. Some countries are going through drought and famine and millions of people, especially children and women, are starving to ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Gospel Of Jesus Christ - Friendship With God

Contributed by C Jordan on Aug 4, 2012

So now we can rejoice in our wonderful new relationship with God -- all because of what our Lord Jesus Christ has done for us in making us friends of God

THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST: FRIENDSHIP WITH GOD (August 2012 – Beausejour Centennial Ecumenical Service) OPENING: HAPPY 100TH ANNIVERSARY, BEAUSEJOUR! I’m so excited to be a part of this service, bringing together the churches of Beausejour… Discuss – we all have different styles of churches, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-12

Denomination: *other

What Makes The Great Commission So Great?

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 6, 2012

What makes the great commission great?

What Makes the Great Commission so Great? August 12, 2007 - Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne INTRODUCTION: 1. Matthew 28:18-20. 2. What makes the great commission great? DISCUSSION: I. It is great because of the one by whom it is given. A. All authority ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Taking His Yoke Is No Joke Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 16, 2012

How taking the yoke of Jesus is the key to life.

INTRODUCTION I’ve got to admit I am REALLY excited about sharing this message with you! This is one of my favorite passages of scripture in the Bible and I’ve quoted it hundreds of times, but I’ve never devoted an entire message to it. Now, I realize sometimes people who hear me ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25-33

Denomination: Baptist

A Camel Through A Needle: A Parable Of Impossibility Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 19, 2012

In the parable of the rich young ruler, he was on a quest to find what was missing in his life, a quest everyone is on.

INTRODUCTION What do you think this red paperclip is worth? Do you think I could trade this red paperclip to someone for a house? You say, “Impossible!” What if I told you someone actually traded a red paperclip for a house? I’m not making this up. In 2005, a Canadian named Kyle ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-26

Denomination: Baptist