Sermons on Sin And Grace:

Faith In Action Series

Contributed by Timothy Enns on Nov 12, 2014

My wife Lindsay, who co-pastors with me preached this sermon in my series and took on this challenging passage about faith and works.James’ readers gave lip service to the faith and then went home and did as they pleased. Applicable for today's church.

Our passage today from James talks about this often controversial passage from James of faith and action. I would like to read it from Eugene Peterson’s paraphrase (The Message) this morning and then we will look at 3 sections individually from the NLT version. James 2:14-26The Message ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Nazarene

The Renewing Of The Mind

Contributed by Aneel Aranha on Nov 29, 2014

Would you like to know the will of God for your life? Paul, in his letter to the Romans, tells us that we need to rewire our minds in order to enable us to better discover what that might be.

“I appeal to you therefore, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, so that you may discern what ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is The Creator Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 2, 2012

Why are words of Genesis 1:1 the first verse in our Bible? And what can these words mean to us who trust in God for our hope and our salvation?

(We opened with a youtube video featuring David Attenborough reciting the words to the famous Louis Armstrong song: “It’s a Wonderful World” for a BBC nature program commercial. It beautifully illustrates the splendor of God’s creation http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIEA5sX7W9Q). We do indeed live ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Warning For The Wicked Rich And Strength For The Saints Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 4, 2012

1. God gives a warning to the wicked rich. 2. God gives strength to the suffering saints: -Keep your perspective (vs. 1-6). -Keep your prayer life (vs. 4). -Keep your patience (vs. 7-11). -Keep your peace (vs. 9 &12).

Christianity Where the Rubber Meets the Road Part 11: A Warning for the Wicked Rich and Strength for the Saints James 5:1-12 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - April 29, 2012 *George Barna did a survey that showed the average American adult thinks their finances would be great, -- If ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

A Mother's Sacrifice

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 19, 2012

Happy Mother’s Day! Of course should celebrate moms more often, Let’s face it, mothers do a lot for us they have a special place:

Mothers Day Dr. Mike Fogerson May 13, 2012 Introduction A Happy Mother’s Day! Of course should celebrate moms more often, Let’s face it, mothers do a lot for us they have a special place: 1 Perhaps their greatest contribution is The things moms teach us a About RECEIVING: "You are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:16-28

Denomination: Baptist

Nehemiah Chapter 2 Series

Contributed by Fran Van Hoven on Sep 22, 2012

A principle of good leadership is that, before we begin we must develop a plan. We must know exactly what work needs to be done. What needs exist, and what problems can be expected.

A principle of good leadership is that, before we begin we must develop a plan. We must know exactly what work needs to be done. What needs exist, and what problems can be expected?NEHEMIAH 2 :1 And it came to pass in the month of Nisan, in the twentieth year of King Artaxerxes, when wine was ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Victory Continues Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 29, 2012

1. Mordecai’s new reward (vs. 1-2 & 10:1-3). 2. Esther’s new request (vs. 3-6). 3. The King’s new ruling (vs. 7-10). 4. The Jews’ resistance (vs. 11-14). 5. The Jews’ rejoicing (vs. 15-18).

For Such a Time as This Part 8: The Victory Continues Esther 8:1-17 & 10:1-3 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - July 15, 2012 BACKGROUND: *About 500 years before Christ, Esther the secret Jew was chosen to be queen of the Persian Empire. Esther was put there by the invisible Hand of ...read more

Scripture: Esther 8:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Bad Table Manners Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 3, 2012

A study of how the Lord's Supper is not to be conducted.

Introduction In the movie “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers,” the first of the brides discovers to her dismay that she must live under same roof with her husband’s six brothers. She finds them to be uncouth, not having grown up around women, and she loses her patience at the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Ruth Scene 1 Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Feb 6, 2013

It appears that this little book was a small beacon of hope that would lead ultimately to Jesus through the line of King David. The three main characters are a bitter older Israelite widow who finds her way home, a redeemer, and a gentile woman who shows

50 cents for anyone who can tell me what book comes before or after the book of Ruth. The book of Ruth sits in a very interesting place in Biblical history. It is this tiny little book that sits between the dark ages of Israel during the period of the judges, when the nation was about as apostate ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-22

Eulogy Jeanell Mobley

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 8, 2013

This is the funeral of my aunt, a believer who cared a lot about family and giving of herself on behalf of others.

Eulogy For Jeanell Mobley by Rick Gillespie- Mobley Psalms 90:1-12 John 14:1-6 Jeanell Mobley 2/9/2012 God creates some people who are to become very important in the world, and God creates some people who to be very special in the world. Now some would say it is better to be important ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How Jesus Dealt With Rejection

Contributed by Spencer Miller on Mar 10, 2013

How should we deal with or respond to rejection? It’s a very good question especially when it comes to the Church.

The now infamous Lance Armstrong once said, “A boo is a lot louder than a cheer.” And he actually hit the nail on the head, because no one wants to be rejected. It can make you come to the conclusion Oprah Winfrey came to when she said, “I don’t want anyone who doesn’t want me” because no one ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

It Is Saturday, But Is It Finished? Series

Contributed by Rogers Steven Warner on Mar 11, 2013

The day between Good Friday and Easter Sunday rarely gets much attention. This sermon seeks to address Holy Saturday’s importance in an imaginative and emotive manner. It was first preached for a Good Friday service and is crafted for such an audience.

It’s Saturday – But Is It Finished? Luke 23: 54 Throughout the season of Christ’s birth we celebrate Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany. Three months later we commemorate Ash Wednesday, Lent, Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter. But what do we call the Saturday that falls ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:54

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Thrive Not Survive!

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 19, 2013

Patrick role modeled for the Christian community what it means to be a hero of the faith. He showed us what it meant to thrive not just survive. His attitude in life showed us how to over-come in this world. The key was to draw closer to God. He also taug

Sermon: Thrive not survive! Pastor Brian from Master’s Commission shares about what it means to thrive not survive in our day and hour. Vernon comes up toward the end of Brian’s message to highlight how he thrived in Master’s Commission. Scripture Text: Hebrews 12: ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Corridor Of Confusion

Contributed by Vern Hall on Mar 23, 2013

God is not the author of confusion.

The Corridor of Confusion Pastor Vern Hall The Free Gift Gospel Mission Kingsport, TN 1 Corinthians 14:33- For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints. Introduction: When I was a young in my faith I had many questions about the Christian way of life. I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Palm Sunday – Jesus Was…..weeping?

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Apr 13, 2014

It began early Sunday morning, we call it Palm Sunday. as Jesus was walking toward Jerusalem. He stops for a moment to sends two of his disciples into a nearby village to take care of some special arrangements. We read about it in Luke 19:29-31.

Palm Sunday – Jesus was…..weeping? It began early Sunday morning, we call it Palm Sunday. as Jesus was walking toward Jerusalem. He stops for a moment to sends two of his disciples into a nearby village to take care of some special arrangements. We read about it in Luke 19:29-31: "As ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:29-31

Denomination: Calvary Chapel