Sermons on Sinless Perfection:

Homosexuality: When Our Natural Desires Aren't Natural

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 6, 2004

Searching for a Biblical understanding of the basics of sexual morality based.

I want to address a topic that is as difficult as any topic we could address today…. homosexuality. It’s a subject that has become as politically charged as any in recent years. As the homosexual movement has developed a strong political voice, the response from traditional conservatives has ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Should I Do With This Anger

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Aug 11, 2004

This sermon deals with ways to handle the stress of anger.

Help, What Should I Do With This Anger? NLF 3/21/2004 2 Samuel 13: 7-33 Ephesians 4:25-32 Our bible study this week will deal with the stress of anger. When was the last time that you became very angry? An hour after it was over, how did you feel about the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 13:7-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Finishing Strong Series

Contributed by Steven Dow on Aug 13, 2004

Part 3 of 3 in the series "Going for the Gold." The third characteristic of a world-class Christian is focus.

FINISHING STRONG Going For The Gold: How to be a World-Class Christian Hebrews 12:2-3 August 15, 2004 Introduction: This weekend marked the beginning of the Olympic games in Athens. World-class athletes from all around the globe have gathered to go for the gold. During this time we have been ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2-3

What Now?

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 8, 2002

Let’s reason together about living for Christ on this side of Easter.

WHAT NOW? INTRO.- ILL.- A group of expectant fathers were in a waiting room, while their wives were in the process of delivering babies. A nurse came in and announced to one man that his wife had just given birth to twins. "That’s quite a coincidence" he responded, "I play for the Minnesota ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:28-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Encouragement Of Discipline

Contributed by Mike Hays on Apr 21, 2002

The training, correcting, and molding of our character by the Lord is one of His greatest blessings in life.

The Encouragement of Discipline Hebrews 12:4-11 For the past two weeks we have been studying the twelfth chapter of Hebrews and learning how we can run the race of faith. The writer of Hebrews has used the illustration of a runner to teach us that we should cast aside everything that would ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:4-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Basis For Getting Along Series

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Apr 23, 2002

Effective Family Living Series (Part 1) - In world that lives by getting even, learn what it takes to get along!

THE BASIS FOR GETTING ALONG Effective Family Living Series. Part 1 Eph. 5:21 “Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ” That’s a tall order, isn’t it? Submit? For what? This is the intro. Text to the rest of Eph.5:22-6:9. This is the key thought surrounding these verses. Get along with ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Scouting Report

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Jul 14, 2003

Just as sports teams scout their opponent, we are not unaware of the schemes of Satan, our mortal enemy.

Scouting Report TCF Sermon July 6, 2003 2 Cor. 2:10-11 If you forgive anyone, I also forgive him. And what I have forgiven--if there was anything to forgive--I have forgiven in the sight of Christ for your sake, in order that Satan might not outwit us. For we are not unaware of his schemes. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18, 2 Corinthians 2:10-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Halloween: A Christian Perspective

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Oct 24, 2002

What’s a good Christian way to view this day of "horror"?

Halloween: A Christian Perspective Deuteronomy 18:9-22 When you enter the land the LORD your God is giving you, do not learn to imitate the detestable ways of the nations there. 10 Let no one be found among you who sacrifices his son or daughter in [1] the fire, who practices divination or ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 18:9-22

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Fan Or Follower? Series

Contributed by Andrew Hamilton on Oct 26, 2002

A call to complete surrender of all we are to Jesus Christ

21.4.2002amlbc True Discipleship is Total Surrender Mark 10:13-31 1. Tom in Philippines Greg’s trip report last week – We arrived and we were overwhelmed by the place. His first session with us ‘you must do whatever I say – if you are on fast break and I say get in the jeep you don’t even ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-31

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

You Were Planned For God's Pleasure

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Oct 28, 2002

The first purpose of our lives is to worship God.

Note: This topic and some of the ideas come from Rick Warren’s "40 Days of Purpose" campaign. This morning, we continue our series of messages on "The Purpose Driven Life". Last week, we saw that God does have a purpose for each of our lives. We are not the random results of an evolutionary ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 6:6

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Hiding In Comfort Or Fighting The Battle?

Contributed by James May on Nov 3, 2002

Jonathan and Saul are great examples for those who will rise up and do battle for God against the enemy or hide under the shade in comfort.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 14:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What's All The Fuss About?

Contributed by William Mouser on Jul 14, 2005

In a culture that acts as if marriage were of no consequence, there exists a fascination with marriage. Paul’s statement that it is a Great Mystery explains why there is such a fuss about marriage.

I know that all of you stand in line at grocery stores, and though I have not done any grocery shopping here in Orange City, I’d bet a bundle that the experience here is pretty much like my experience in a small town in North Texas. When I go through a checkout line, I am treated to a large ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:31-32

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Beware Of Grace-Robbers! Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2006

If you think God has already done 99.999999999% of what’s necessary for you to be saved, and then it’s up to you to do the remaining .00000001%, then you don’t understand grace.

INTRODUCTION: When I was younger I had brief dreams of being a Biblical Archaeologist. I thought it would be a glamorous job, and that I would unearth some exciting treasure like the Ark of the Covenant or something. So I was excited about an opportunity in college to travel to Israel and to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:14-23

Denomination: Baptist

There's A Thief In The Church

Contributed by James May on Feb 25, 2007

This is a sermon teaching about tithes and offerings.

There’s a Thief in the Church By Pastor Jim May Today I want to speak to you about a matter that is not something that I have ever taught in this church since I have been pastor. I’ve never felt the need to do so and I really don’t feel the need right now, but I don’t know everything. I do know ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:8-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Building And Battling

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Feb 26, 2007

Some aspects of how the Lord builds great souls. . . Building and Battling.

Building and Battling Luke 14:27-33 KJV And whosoever doth not bear his cross, and come after me, cannot be my disciple. [28] For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish it? [29] Lest haply, after he hath ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:27-33

Denomination: Pentecostal