Sermons on Socialism Increases:

The Benifits Package Of Justification Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on May 8, 2008

THE PRIMARY FUNCTION OF THE CHRISTIAN GOSPEL IS NOT TO GIVE US BLESSINGS, BUT FIRST AND FOREMOST TO RECONCILE US TO GOD. THIS MESSAGE OPENS UP FOR US BENFITS SOME WHICH ARE EXPECTED OTHERS MAY BE UNEXPECTED BUT NECESSARY.

ROMANS 5:1-5. THE BENEFITS PACKAGE OF JUSTIFICATION. I REMEMBER APPLYING FOR A JOB AT THE TOYOTA CAR PLANT IN DERBY AFTER GO THROUGH A RIGOROUS TESTING PROCESS I WAS ACCEPTED ONTO THE STAFF, AS A RESULT I WAS INCLUDED INTO A COMPANY WITH OFFERED GOOD COMPANY BENEFITS WHICH INCLUDED : ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Appoints The Twelve Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 5, 2010

Is your faith totally inward focused or does it have a gospel shaped outward focus as well? Are you one of Jesus disciples so you can serve him or just yourself? Are you not just a disciple but an apostle as well?

Imagine Jesus appeared in Melbourne today and was looking to form a band of disciples. What sorts of people do you think he might look for? People with influence? Media savvy types? University trained professionals? People who are good with words, good at presenting the right image? It’s ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:7-19

Denomination: Anglican

A Church Alive Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 5, 2010

What are the characteristics of a Church that's alive? See what Paul prays for.

Philippians 1:1-11 Paul had some tough times as he traveled around the Mediterranean telling people about Jesus. He faced opposition from various sources: from the Jewish leaders who were worried that he was taking people away from their Jewish worship, from Roman authorities who were concerned ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

Contentedness Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Apr 28, 2010

The problem of dissatisfaction is a human problem. The answer to the conundrum of unfettered contentment is a spiritual answer that must be sought, found and maintained in Christ at all times!

CONTENTEDNESS Series: “7 Spiritually Healthy Habits” Perth Bible Church Sunday, December 6, 2009 AM Rev. Todd G. Leupold INTRODUCTION: It's the first Sunday of December and snow is finally on the ground. It is officially the season of giving and getting, making your list and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

Law And All Series

Contributed by Andy Stanley on May 7, 2010

Idea: No God. No gratitude. No accountability. No moral consensus regarding right and wrong. Law replaces national conscience.

Idea: No God. No gratitude. No accountability. No moral consensus regarding right and wrong. Law replaces national conscience. Introduction/Review * For these two weeks, I'm putting on my prophet's hat. * Several of the issues we face as a nation intersect with biblical principles. * So, I decided ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:6-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Single And Devoted Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 1, 2010

Exposition of 1 Cor 7:7-9, 25-40 regarding singleness and Paul's five advantages it had over marriage

Text: 1 Corinthians 7:7-9, 25-40, Title: Single and Devoted, Date/Place: NRBC, 10/31/10, AM A. Opening illustration: Second Class Brethren: read Kostenberger’s opening, G, M, and Family, p. 173-174 B. Background to passage: Paul is now into the section of the letter that deals with the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:7-40

Denomination: Baptist

Peace In The Face Of Death Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 26, 2008

Exposition of Psalm 3:1-8 about David fleeing from Absalom, and turning to the Lifter of his head

Text: Psalm 3:1-8, Title: Peace in the Face of Death, Date/Place: NRBC, 11/30/08, AM A. Opening illustration: story of Polycarp and his facing death B. Background to passage: This is the first psalm attributed to David in the Psalter. But more than that, it is one with a circumstance, which gives ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Of First Importance

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 27, 2010

The truth never loses its power but people can lose their grip on the truth. The struggles in the Corinthian church made it clear to Paul that they needed to refocus their attention on the gospel.

Of First Importance 03/23/08 PM Text and Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 INTRODUCTION: The truth never loses its power. People, however, often lose their grip on truth. The struggles in the Corinthian church made it clear to Paul that they needed to refocus their attention on the gospel. The Greeks ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

One On One With Jesus In Mark Part 3 Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Nov 2, 2007

What’s your price? If God put a figure on your heart to indicate your value, what would it be? On the other hand, what value do you place on God’s heart?

Present Mark 7-9 dramatically, by memory if possible. The Price Don’t you just hate it when the very thing you know you must do will cost you everything. Jesus certainly understands this. He lived his life on a collision course with a cross between two thieves. By the way, that’s the same ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In What Ways Is The Force Mobilized? Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jul 5, 2009

How do we get out there and "do the Stuff"?

Dakota Community Church July 5, 2009 In What Ways is the Force Mobilized? The Field & the Force 3 So far we have looked at: 1. When the Church is the field When the church is the field it is seen as the place people come to do the work of God. 2. When the Church is the (labor) force When the ...read more

Scripture: John 16:8-11

Denomination: Mennonite

Jesus-The Son Of David Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 19, 2009

If you look at it one way, Jesus came from a very dysfunctional family and a dysfunctional family line. If God has set about to save the world, shouldn’t He have made things a little better along the way? Actually, it’s really a cool part of God’s salvati

Matthew’s gospel was one of the first written in the decades after the resurrection (50 A.D.). At the time the many forms of Judaism were on the wane. After the fall of Jerusalem, in fact, only two remained: one was Rabbinic Judaism (which came from the Pharisees) and Jewish Christianity. It was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-25

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Grace And God’s Mission Series

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Mar 9, 2011

God has a mission for his church, but every believer also has a mission that God wants them to fulfill.

Grace And God’s Mission Romans 1:10-17 Have you ever considered what God’s mission is for you? Over the course of a lifetime, he may have many missions for you. Paul’s Longing To Visit Rome. (v. 10) Paul’s longing to visit Rome (and then Spain) was so intense that he prayed for God to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

Let's Get Physical

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Sep 29, 2008

This week we will address the physical area of the 7 areas of our lives that we give up (7UP) to God’s control to be a holistic community that follows Jesus. Basically, it means giving God our bodies to use for His glory

7UP: Let’s Get Physical Romans 12:1 September 28, 2008 This week we are taking a look at the physical area of the seven areas that we are to give up to God (7UP to God). If we are to follow Jesus holistically, that is completely set apart for his use, in a community of holistic people, then we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1

Denomination: Church Of God

Preparation For Explosion I Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Apr 10, 2007

An exposition of Acts 1:1-5, detailing the preparations that Christ and the Spirit were making for the genesis of the church

Text: Acts 1:1-5, Title: Prep for Explosion I, Date/Place: NRBC, 4/15/07, AM A. Opening illustration: When we were building our house in Maine it was in a new development, so there was a lot of things that had to get done before we could begin putting up walls and windows. B. Background to passage: ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

#2you Don't Have To Go Home The Same: Is There Anything Too Hard For God?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 9, 2007

God can help us in whatever situation we find our self. Faith is an action based on the word of God, supported by the confidence in a continual action that whatever God said God will do!

#2 I’M NOT GOING HOME THE SAME WAY I CAME ... NOTHING IS TOO HARD FOR GOD By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com THIS IS A TWO PART LESSON! I. FUTURE SHOCK: PERILOUS TIMES ARE PART OF OUR DAILY WALK. WE MUST TRUST, THERE IS NOTHING TOO HARD FOR GOD! 2 Tim. 3:1 This know also, that in the ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God