Sermons on Sins Payment:

Is The Judge Unjust?

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 19, 2011

Why does a just God delay justice? How can a loving God allow evil? Why do we think we can judge God by our standards?

Have you ever felt that God was just like the judge in Luke’s parable? Perhaps you have a problem, a need, a pain, a burning question; you bring it before God, and - nothing happens. You remember what Jesus said about persisting in prayer, so you go on battering at the heavenly gates - for ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

I’m Saved! What Now?

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 8, 2011

4 key instructions for the Christian life: 1. Keep adjusting your attitude (vs. 4-5). 2. Keep asking for God’s help (vs. 6-7). 3. Keep giving attention to the good things of God (vs. 8). 4. Keep taking action to do God’s will (vs. 9).

“I’m Saved! -- What Now?” Philippians 4:4-9 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - June 6, 2010 (Updated July 31, 2011) *When Mary and I were in Chicago a few years ago, we went into a little coffee shop. Great cup of coffee, -- but I couldn’t figure out how to get it opened! I’m used ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Marriage Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 30, 2012

As we consider politics according to the Bible, let us examine marriage.

Scripture Have I told you the story about how Eileen and I met and got married? I came to this country in 1983 to study at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Chicago, IL. During the summer break between my second and third year at seminary, I met Eileen on August 3, 1985. It was a beautiful ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:15-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus Helping The Blind To See!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 8, 2012

Jesus Helping the Blind to See! (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: physical sight (vs 22-26) spiritual sight (vs 27-30) SERMON BODY: Ill: • Garage door covers & illusion pictures. • Email me for a copy – gcurley@gcurley.info) Ill: Eye facts - Did you know... • That an eye is only 2.3 centimetre long on ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:22-30

Denomination: Brethren

Living With Order Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Sep 18, 2012

What happens in our families infuences what happens in our culture. If ever there is a place for quality relationships, it's the family.

“Building Quality Relationships: With Family - Living With Order in Your Home” Ephesians 6:1-4 If I asked you if you thought you could subscribe to the Communist Manifesto, you’d probably be inclined to say “No,” even if you didn’t know what it contained. And if ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Worship Through Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Sep 22, 2012

Worship is demonstrated and expressed in many different ways. One of the ways we demonstrate our worship is through sacrifice. What do our sacrifices speak and why is this worship and do the sacrifices we make and the way we make them matter to our wors

Worship through Sacrifice Slide Good morning. Last week we began a series called A Life of Worship. Often when we think of worship, we think of music, and we are going to talk about worship through singing next week. But, we learned last week that worshiping the Lord is not just about singing, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 19:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Church, The Body Of Christ

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 23, 2012

We are the body of Christ but what makes us a healthy body?

The Church, The Body of Christ The Church. The Church. When I say church, what do you think of? A little white clapboard building with a steeple and a bell, or perhaps the Crystal Cathedral in California. Maybe you don’t think of a building instead you think of people, perhaps your ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Wholly Devoted Tongue Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 23, 2012

Having learned about having a wholly devoted mind and heart, we now address what it means to have a wholly devoted tongue.

Introduction: A. If your tongue has ever gotten you into trouble, then please raise your hand. 1. Turn to your neighbor and say, “I’m not surprised!” 2. We are not surprised, because it happens to all of us. 3. All of us have had the experience of saying something, and then ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Choose Life! Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on Sep 24, 2012

This message looks at the question of "When does life begin?" A simple question whose answer has a lot of significant ramifications here in Canada where abortion is legal at any time up until a baby has fully emerged from the birth canal.

Choose Life! - Psalm 139:13-16 Series: Faith on the Frontlines #1 Friends, as we begin this morning, let me ask you a couple of questions: What would you make of a nation who offered no rights and no protection to a certain segment of their population? What would you think of a nation that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16

Denomination: *other

Moving Forward In Service For Tomorrow 50th Anniversary Series

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 24, 2012

As co-pastors, my wife and I preached this sermon together encouraging the church to accept change as part of the future during our church's 50th anniversary service.

Praise Your Name Lord God Almighty We give thanks to God for Glenville New Life Community Church. On this 50th anniversary, we pause to see where we have been, but also to rededicate ourselves to the work ahead, work yet to do and give You the glory, for You are a good God, worthy of our ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 9:15-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Victory Begins Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 26, 2012

More eternal truth from Esther’s trouble: 1. Esther’s vital request (vs. 1-3). 2. The king’s righteous rage (vs. 3-7). 3. Haman’s desperate reaction (vs. 7-8). 4. Haman’s terrible reaping (vs. 9-10).

For Such a Time as This Part 7: The Victory Begins Esther 7:1-10 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - July 1, 2012 BACKGROUND: *Five hundred years before Christ, Esther the orphan and secret Jew was chosen to be queen of the Persian Empire. Esther was put there by the invisible Hand ...read more

Scripture: Esther 7:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Living The Life Given Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 26, 2012

We like to think about what life would be like if only our conditions changed. What we need to be thinking about is how to live well with the conditions already given.

Introduction What would you change about your condition if you could? You know that if you changed, then you would be able to get closer to God and to serve him better. Would it be your job? Getting out of school? Perhaps you would like to change your very body – be taller or shorter, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:17-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus Is The Bread Of Life

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 29, 2012

1. Jesus is our resource for life (30-33 & 49-51). 2. Jesus is rewarding for us (34-35). 3. Jesus must be received by us (35-36, 41-42). 4. Jesus is God’s royal gift (32, 37-38, 43-46, 50-51). 5. Jesus is God’s reliable gift (37-40 & 47-51).

Jesus Is the Bread of Life John 6:30-51 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Sept. 23, 2012 BACKGROUND: *Next Sunday is a fifth Sunday and we will worship the Lord through the Lord’s Supper. Our focus next week will be the power of the blood of Jesus Christ. *Today we focus on the ...read more

Scripture: John 6:30-51

Denomination: Baptist

Many Parts - One Body Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 1, 2012

Are you using your talents and gifts as God intends... for His glory? Your position in Christ is ALL because of His Grace and not because of anything we have done.

SERMON BRIEF Date Written: October 1, 2012 Date Preached: September 30, 2012 Church: Oak Park BC (AM) FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: A Series In Romans Title: Many Parts – One Body Text: Romans 12:3-8 ETS: Paul knew unity was crucial and all believers have a part to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

Worship Through Serving Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Oct 1, 2012

How and why we worship through serving.

Worship through Serving Ephesians 2:10 God Saved me to Serve God Gifted me to Serve God Blesses me when I Serve Slide Good morning. So glad to have you here this morning. I am glad our PowerZone kids get to join us today for our service. And I am excited to have our Ministry Faire for ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational