Sermons on Sterile:

The Characteristics Of Faith Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 2, 2008

In this sermon we observe seven characteristics of true, saving faith that are found in the life of every believer.

Scripture The apostle Paul has been using the patriarch Abraham as an example of faith in Romans 4:1-25. Today, as we examine the final section of this chapter we shall observe the characteristics of true, saving faith. Let’s read Romans 4:18-25: "18 In hope he believed against hope, that he ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:18-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Magnificient Jesus

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Mar 13, 2005

Jesus is astounding. His grace, His sheer beauty, His magnificent love, His power. When we pause to consider in a fresh way the wonder of our Saviour and what it means for us to be His people, we are changed.

CATM Sermon - March 13, 2005 I feel extremely privileged. On top of being a part of this amazing community of faith and meeting with many of you and working on important projects and sharing life together, I get to stand before you now to talk about my Jesus. Who is your Jesus. Who is the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do We Give Thanks Because God Loves Us?

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Nov 28, 2009

How to give thanks

With the help of an outline by David DeWitt but my illustrations. DO WE GIVE THANKS BECAUSE GOD LOVES US? 1 CH 16:34 Snoopy is outside, lying on top of his doghouse, smells that aroma, & he is thinking, “It’s Thanksgiving Day. Everybody eats turkey on Thanksgiving Day.” So he lies there, watching ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:34

Denomination: Wesleyan

Brothers: Rivals, Partners, Or Soul Mates?

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 17, 2010

For Masonic Divine Service: Brothering can be an accident of birth or proximity, but it often becomes competitive because of insecurity or exploitive because of sin. Christ chooses us to be brothers and lays His life down for us.

It's almost time to elect a president of the United States. Every four years we go through this little exercise called a national election. And even though every four years we tell one another that the election is about issues; about the economy and about foreign policy and about defense and about ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Moose Dislodged Series

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Feb 10, 2009

It is incredibly encouraging to realize that God hears and reacts to everything we experience. We are not alone!

I don’t know if the television station was local to Chicago or one of the national news networks, but I can’t forget what I saw. It wasn’t my television. I was just walking by, but I can’t get the image out of my mind. A large moose had fallen through thin ice and was freezing to death because its ...read more

Denomination: *other

God's Plan Of Salvation For Jews And Gentiles Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 26, 2009

In today’s lesson, Paul helps us understand God’s plan of salvation for Jews and Gentiles.

Scripture Romans 11 has been the occasion of many disputes and interpretations over the matter of God’s dealing with Israel and the end times. Some come to Romans 11 and say that this chapter predicts that Israel will come together as a nation before the return of Christ, and that there will be an ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:11-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Teachable Moments Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 28, 2006

It’s sometimes dangerous to forget things... and Deuteronomy 6 is telling us how important it is to teach our families to remember that God should be 1st in our lives. How do we do that?

OPEN: I once read the true story of woman who had been just learning to golf. She had been at it for about a month or so when her father-in-law invited her to go golfing with him. After teeing off on one of the holes, her father-in-law was intent on finding the ball he had sliced into the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Spiritual Basis For Group Ministry Series

Contributed by Norman Lawrence on Mar 2, 2009

Spiritual Basis For Group Ministry

THE VALUE OF COMMUNITY – PART II The Spiritual Basis for Group Ministry Series Text: Acts 2:46-47 - Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, [47] praising God and enjoying the favor of all the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:46-47

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How Jesus Helps Us Get Off The Mat Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on May 23, 2014

Good News, Dancing in Joy, Friendship, Compassion

Mark 2:1-12 (p. 700) May 25, 2014 Introduction: As you know, and if you don’t here’s a reminder, one of my favorite books is Mike Yaconelli’s “Messy Spirituality.” He ends chapter two which is called, “The place where our messiness meets Jesus” ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

There's No Time To Take A Break!

Contributed by Bishop Talbert Swan on Mar 12, 2013

The church has much work to do! We we never arrive at a place in history where the work of the church is irrelevant.

Text: Matthew 25:35-40 35 For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, 36 I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.’ 37 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:35-45

Denomination: *other

Mystery Babylon, The Protest Begins Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Jul 15, 2015

Eventually people get it: You must come out of Babylon. Here is the story of those first heroes of the Protestant Reformation, who saw Babylon, protested, and were forced out. Thank God for them.

PART THREE: WHEN PEOPLE PROTEST 1300-1870 THIRTY-SEVEN: THE CALL "OUT OF HER" BEGINS The light which manifests itself to many individuals within the church slowly becomes such a burning glow that, combining with the loss of prestige of the Papacy, and the growing political tensions, it can no ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Knowledge (Not Opinion)

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 6, 2010

Some of us handle truth by simply asserting ourselves forcefully. Paul's way was to root truth in revelation rather than logic; to find authentic confidence in personal experience; and to submit himself to transformation. First Baptist Church of Gaithers

If there’s one thing I have a strong opinion about, it is that I do not like people with strong opinions! I have a hard time with the person who declares what he thinks with absolute hard-core certainty, riding roughshod over any contrary thoughts I might have. I struggle with that. I have ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

Grow To Care, Care To Grow

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 11, 2010

A church that wishes to grow must "get over" negatives about evangelism and must tell the truth about the human spiritual condition; must present a full diet of worship and study and preparation; and must be a source of radical community.

We have a garden at our house. Or should I say, we had a garden. It was carefully planted, lovingly tended for a time, it was nurtured through the searing heat of July and watched over during the thundershowers of mid-August. But something happened to that garden, something awful and terrible, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-47

Denomination: Baptist

Just Go, Will Ya? Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 10, 2017

A study of the book of Acts 8: 26 - 40

Acts 8: 26 - 40 Just Go, Will Ya? 26 Now an angel of the Lord spoke to Philip, saying, “Arise and go toward the south along the road which goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza.” This is desert. 27 So he arose and went. And behold, a man of Ethiopia, a eunuch of great authority under Candace the queen ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Birth Of Samuel

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 10, 2012

The Birth of Samuel - (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE A divided home (vs 1-8). A devout prayer (vs 9-18). A distinguished son (vs 19-28). SERMONBODY: Ill: • David Cameron's new Cabinet were all dining together in a very posh London restaurant, • The waiter asked the P.M. what he wanted to eat, • David Cameron ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-28

Denomination: Brethren