Sermons on Slap Down:

I See Dead People: God, The Bible, And Ghosts

Contributed by Amy Bickel on Oct 26, 2007

Discussion and teaching about ghosts and speaking to the dead.

“I see dead people.” I bet that’s not a phrase you ever thought you’d hear from a pulpit. Is it? “I see dead people,” is a popular line from a psychological/horror movie called The Sixth Sense. In this 1999 movie a young boy, named Cole, is a clairvoyant who is able to communicate with people ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:14

Denomination: Baptist

An Explanation Of Grace-Oriented Giving Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 27, 2007

In this message, we learn from the Apostle Paul how grace-oriented giving works.

Scripture Today is the third in my four-week series of sermons titled, “Guidelines for Grace-Oriented Giving” from 2 Corinthians 8-9. The first week we looked at “An Example of Grace-Oriented Giving” from 2 Corinthians 8:1-5. The second week we looked at “An Exhortation to Grace-Oriented Giving” ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus Christ: Superior To The Law Series

Contributed by Mike Cleveland on Oct 28, 2007

comparison is made between Moses and Christ; between law, and grace and truth, or between law and the gospel. Our text shows clearly the superiority of Jesus Christ.

Jesus Christ: Superior to the Law 16 From the fullness of his grace we have all received one blessing after another. 17 For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. John 1:16-17 By way of introduction, as we are studying John one thing to keep in mind that in ...read more

Scripture: John 1:16-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Eyes Of Grace Series

Contributed by Stan Coleman on Jan 17, 2007

A sermon that launched an eight-part series on Grace. It paints the Big Picture and helps people view grace in a new way. After all, what you see is what you usually get!

The Eyes of Grace Thank you, thank you very much. Today I want to make a case. . . for 360 degree grace. What if you lived your life, what if I lived my life… with 360 degree grace, would it make any difference? What do you mean, Stan, by 360 degree grace? I am so glad you asked. By 360 degrees ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Victory In Jesus Series

Contributed by Clint Meade on Sep 8, 2007

Three things God shows us in Colossians 2:11-15

VICTORY IN JESUS COLOSSIANS 2:11-15 J. Alistar Brown wrote about an experience he had of walking through a park. He said, “I passed a massive oak tree. A vine had grown up along its trunk. The vine started small….nothing to bother about. But over the years the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

Which Side Are You On?

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Sep 11, 2007

When you face Jesus you must decide whether or not you will receive as Lord and make Him your Master.

Do you ever find it interesting, concerning some people who claim faith in the same Lord that you do? If you were to ask them, "If you die today, are you going to heaven?" they would say, "Yes." Yet, there’s so much difference in the level of commitment, such a vast difference in the way they live ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Hosea's Marriage

Contributed by Andrew Street on Sep 12, 2007

How are husbands to love their wive? The way Christ loves His Church. How does God love His people? The way Hosea loved Gomer.

Renewing Your Marriage Behold the Harvest! Men, listen up! Valentine’s Day is Wednesday! If you have a sweetheart, I’m giving you a 72-hour warning to get your act together! Our theme for this year of Bible Methodism is to “Behold the Harvest” with an emphasis on the family. This quarter, we are ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Faith: What It Ain't—what It Is

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Sep 14, 2007

This passage in Hebrews gives us the ingredients, implications and illustrations of faith. By defining what faith isn’t, we can learn what true faith is.

The eleventh chapter of Hebrews is one of the best known of the great chapters of the Bible. It has been called the “Westminster Abby of Scripture” because the heroes of faith are enshrined here. Perhaps that is a misnomer, for some people who have been to Westminster Abby and have said it seemed ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Believe! (Part 2)

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 20, 2007

Jesus wants us to believe...

Believe! (Part 2) Matthew 9:27-34 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Sept. 16, 2007 *I remember when I first believed in Jesus. It was a fall night in 1975. We were on a retreat with McClendon’s Young Adult Choir. (Thank God for a choir director who was wise enough and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:27-34

Denomination: Baptist

How To Know The Will Of God

Contributed by Greg Laurie on Jan 29, 2007

Does God still speak to man today? Is He interested in what happens to us as individuals?Does He indeed have a master plan for our lives? If so, how do I discover it? How do I hear His voice? How do I know the will of God?

Does God still speak to man today? Is He interested in what happens to us as individuals? Does He indeed have a master plan for our lives? If so, how do I discover it? How do I hear His voice? How do I know the will of God? We all need guidance in life concerning the great questions of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Let There Be Light! Series

Contributed by Eric Bain on Jan 31, 2007

This sermon helps Christians see Christ in the Creation Event & understand their call to be Light to a Dark world.

Let There Be Light! A Message from Genesis 1 © 2006 Eric Bain NOTE: This sermon is available in audio format @ www.sanctuary-church.com Good morning, if you are not aware, we are beginning a brand new journey… a journey into our past… a journey that will have us looking at our ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Hostage Negotiator

Contributed by Patrick Schatzline on Feb 4, 2007

This sermon is designed to show that Christians can walk in freedom form the enemy. Jesus came and died as our ransom. The enemy lost the battle at the cross.

A. You are Royalty – Rom. 8:17. We’re co-heirs B. There is an attack going on (news bulletin) There is no such thing as a soldier that doesn’t have scars! Terrorists are lose! C. Islamic Fundamentalists: (sorrow) You can’t have a hostage without a ransom D. Somebody has to pay ransom! *He that the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 51:11-20

Denomination: Charismatic

Built To Last

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Feb 4, 2007

The only things that last are the things that are of Christ.

Title: Built to Last Text: Daniel 2.31 - 45 MP: The only things that last are the things that are of Christ. Intro: This is a sermon about a rock. Let me be clear on that – it’s not a sermon about a war in Iraq (E-raq). It’s not even about the country of Iraq– although it may be easy to confuse ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:31-45

Denomination: Baptist

Afflicting The Comfortable Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Aug 27, 2007

Like He did with Israel, God is in the business of afflicting the comfortable. When we are at ease in Zion, He sometimes has to shake us up with righteous affliction.

1. Introduction (6:8) 2. Afflicting the comfortable—(what does righteous affliction look like?) a. Afflicted bodies (6:9-10) b. Afflicted buildings (6:11) c. Afflicted brains (6:12-13) d. Afflicted borders (6:14) 3. Conclusion a. We know what God’s righteous affliction looks like—how do we avoid ...read more

Scripture: Amos 6:8-14, Amos 6:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

From The Grave To Glory Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 16, 2005

In the second chapter of Ephesians we see some awesome before and after snapshots of the beleiver. (Ephesians - pt 2)

"FROM THE GRAVE TO GLORY" TEXT: EPHESIANS CHAPTER TWO INTRODUCTION TODAY WE ARE GOING TO CONTINUE OUR STUDY OF THE BOOK OF EPHESIANS; A BOOK THAT THE APOSTLE PAUL WROTE FROM A ROMAN PRISON CELL TO A CHURCH THAT HE HAD ESTABLISHED OVER 10 YEARS EARLIER. A GROUP OF CHRISTIAN MEN AND WOMEN ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ