Sermons on Sovereign Ruler:

Decision-Making And God's Will Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 8, 2009

This continues in my expository series through the book of Acts

I was in the mood for a little George Jones this week—I’m sure that mood strikes each of you with regularity. I listened to his lament, entitled “Choices”, with the words I’ve had choices Since the day that I was born There were voices That told me right from wrong If I had listened No I wouldn’t ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 5:1

Denomination: Evangelical Free

A Ruckus In Ephesus Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 8, 2009

This continues in my expository series through the book of Acts.

Christians, and perhaps particularly evangelicals in particular, are undergoing what seems to me to be a bit of an identity crisis. What word fits us? o “Christian” – Unfortunately, that’s a loose term, a bit of a “catch-all” which is used to encompass anyone professing allegiance to Christ, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Potter's House

Contributed by Shane Prewitt on Nov 9, 2007

This sermon is intended to challenge people to recognize their potential as vessels of honor in God’s hands.

The Potter’s House Jeremiah 18:1-6 Introduction If you have your Bibles I’m going to ask that you take them out and turn with me to the book of Jeremiah chapter 18. If you don’t know where Jeremiah is at, open up to the middle of your Bibles, Jeremiah follows Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Romans 9 Bible Study Series

Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 16, 2008

Rely on God, not your genes

Romans 9 v 6-13 V6- All of the true Israel will be saved (11:26) God’s word, His promises of salvation had not failed, even though many ‘Israelites’ were lost, as the promises were to the true Israel. Who are the real children of Abraham, according to John the Baptist (Luke 3:7-9)? What does ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

God's Will, Man's Will Series

Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 16, 2008

God’s righteousness, God’s mercy & compassion, Man’s will, God’s will

Romans 9 v 14-18 God’s righteousness (14) The earliest utterances of a child apart from “Mama” or “Dada” is “No!” or “It’s not fair!” We keep quiet about the vast teeming multitude of unfair things we think, say or do every day, but if God does something we’re not happy with, we cry foul. And how ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:14-24

Denomination: Baptist

Why Does God Still Blame Us? Series

Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 17, 2008

God has the right to do as He sees fit, God reveals Himself as He is, God has foretold these things in Scripture

Chapter 9 v 19-29- ‘Why does God still blame us?’ Two premises 1. Salvation is due entirely to God’s will (v15 & 18) 2. We do not and cannot resist God’s will (v16). False conclusion 3. God cannot blame us (v19) for rejecting Him. If He makes all the decisions, surely He must take all the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:19-29

Denomination: Baptist

That Was Then, This Is Now Series

Contributed by A. David Hart on Mar 26, 2008

To get the reading into stopping people from bringing up their past.

THAT WAS THEN, THIS IS NOW Ephesians 2:11-13 Down through the years we’ve discovered that many people try to keep you the way that you were. They would say that “A leopard cannot change it spots” and “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks.” And they believe that there ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

Discover What It Really Means To Be Saved

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 3, 2008

Palm Sunday (B) - Discover what it really means to be saved. God is working in you so that believers may try to shine like lights.

DISCOVER WHAT IT REALLY MEANS TO BE SAVED (Outline) March 16, 2008 – PALM SUNDAY (Lent 6) - Philippians 2:12-18 INTRO: Different events in the life of Jesus command our attention. Even those outside of the church take note of different events in Jesus’ life. Jesus’ birth, Christmas, is ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Just For The Unjust Series

Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Dec 8, 2007

Exposition of Rev. 16

Justice for the Unjust Rev. 16 One of the most startling recent statistics is the fact the prison population of the USA is now over 2 million people. A more controversial question though is, “why do we put people in prison?” Law enforcement, district attorneys, judges work hard to bring criminals ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 16:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Enablement For Ministry Series

Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Jan 1, 2008

We are enabled to minister through faith in God’s providence, the supportive prayer of other believers and the provision of the Holy Spirit

#9 5-20-07 Enablement for Ministry Introduction, Review of last two sermons. 1) The Joy of Ministry, 2) The Right Motives for ministry Text; Philippians 1:19, 20 Transitional statement, What enabled Paul to be joyful in the midst of his imprisonment and difficulties ? I. Faith in God’s ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:19-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Behind Enemy Lines Series

Contributed by Bruce Ritter on Feb 2, 2008

The path into the promises of God begin high, but followers of Jesus eventually must engage the fight below. Authentic Discipleship is to have given our hearts to the only One, who can make us fully alive to go where He sends us, to live into His promises

While parachuting of any kind is risky, the incoming fire of a fortified enemy, raises the danger profile for any special forces mission seeking to get behind enemy lines. Not only does a paratrooper become an easy target, but the sound of the aircraft would also alert the enemy. HALO stands for ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

La Elección Incondicional

Contributed by Josue Martinez on Mar 1, 2008

¿Hay elegidos para salvación y para condenación? ¿Qué aplicaciones prácticas y beneficios tiene alguien que cree en la elección incondicional?

LA ELECCIÓN INCONDICIONAL 2 Tesalonisenses 2:13-17 Prejuicios contra esta doctrina. • Algunos piensan que es pecado predicar sobre la Elección incondicional porque la consideran un gran pecado de blasfemia. • Otros consideran que no se pueden obtener resultados prácticos • Otros que es una gran ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Choosing Series

Contributed by Don Baggett on Mar 8, 2008

God doesn’t have to answer to us, yet in His mercy He does answer many of our questions that we could never figure out on our own.

When you read the earlier chapters of Romans, you might think that Paul was really down on the Jewish people, but you would be wrong. He didn’t pull any punches with them, and he told them the truth about what God had shown him, and they rejected both him and his message. In verses 1-5, the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-33

Denomination: Baptist

Surprise Endings Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 11, 2007

Exposition of Acts 5:33-42 about the surprise ending to the disciples second imprisonment by the Sanhedrin

Text: Acts 5:33-42, Title: Surprise Endings, Date/Place: NRBC, 9/16/07, AM A. Opening illustration: the surprise ending of Cold Mountain or The Six Sense B. Background to passage: After Peter and John’s bold defiance of the Sanhedrin, as well as their bold witness to the Sanhedrin, they are on a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:33-42

Denomination: Baptist

The Eternal Pupose Of God

Contributed by Thomas Lanthrip on Sep 17, 2006

This message is to help each one of God’s children have hope for the future, and assurance for today.

The Eternal Purpose of God Romans 8:28-31 Ephesians 1:3-10 Intro: Do you believe that God has a perfect plan? I sure do, I see it written in the pages of history, recorded as fact in the Word of God, and confirmed in the life of many believers. Yet there are many skeptics to the position of God’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-31

Denomination: Baptist