Sermons on Stone Rolled Away:

"Consider The Claims Of Christ"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Aug 27, 2010

Consider carefully the things Jesus said about Himself

(Various texts) Over the years I have heard many opinions about Jesus expressed by people who, at least in my presence and to my knowledge, have demonstrated no desire to put forth any effort to find out what is said or known – or can be known – about Him in any context outside of that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:38-43

Denomination: Orthodox

When I Am At The End Of My Rope Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 10, 2013

Do you ever feel like you have done everything you know how to do, even cried out to God for answers, yet He feels far away or even unwilling to help? Believe it or not, Asaph felt the same way, and his answer can really bring a sense of help and purpose

Psalm 74 was written by one of Asaph’s descendants after the Babylonian capture of Jerusalem in 586 B.C. and records the emotional distress at seeing God’s enemies triumph and calling on God to respond. 1 – 11 The writer asks God why has He rejected the people He purchased, ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Forgivable & Unforgivable Sin? Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Aug 13, 2018

Jesus talked about a sin that was unforgivable, or unpardonable. What is the unpardonable sin? Is it possible that a believer can commit it? Let's do some hard thinking about what Jesus said in Matthew 12:30-32 and what the book of Hebrews says.

The Paradoxical Sayings of Jesus: Forgivable & Unforgivable Sin? Matthew 12:30-32 This morning we consider another of Jesus' paradoxical statements: "Therefore I say to you, any sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven people, but blasphemy against the Spirit shall not be forgiven. 32 Whoever speaks ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:30-32, Hebrews 6:1-7, Hebrews 3:12-15

Denomination: Bible Church

What Is The Most Pervasive False Doctrine In The Body Of Christ Today?

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jan 27, 2024

It all comes back to the salvation security issue, how do I know if I'm secure in my salvation? What about sins I've committed after becoming a Christian? How does salvation security work after I receive Christ as savior?

What is the most pervasive false doctrine in the body of Christ today? In particular, we're looking at Western evangelical Christianity, and in particular Christianity within the United States. So in Christianity, in the United States, we've seen two trends that have shaped the theological ...read more

Scripture: John 10:28, Hebrews 6:6, 1 Corinthians 9:27, Romans 8:38-39

Denomination: Salvation Army

Step Three - Pursuing Your Purpose Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Jun 18, 2001

Someone who sits idly without a purpose is an easy target for temptation. We are easily drawn away when we don’t have a purpose we are reaching for. When we are reaching ahead, we have to stop and change directions in order to sin.

Step Three - Pursuing Your Purpose The final step I want to focus on in overcoming sinful habits is your purpose. Each of our lives has been created by God for a purpose. As long as we are living outside of that purpose, there will be emptiness and a desire to crowd our lives with pleasures and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-24, Job 31:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Who Would Have Thought...?

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 25, 2000

We need to trust God because He knows what He is doing: Though our lives may seem very confusing at times, though it may often seem that God is far away and has forgotten about us, we still need to trust.

Who would have thought it? The St. Louis Rams were the best football team in the NFL this past season. They compiled a 13-3 record, then beat the Vikings and Bucs in the playoffs, and finally edged out the Titans to win the Super Bowl. But, six months ago, if you would have said the Rams would ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 7:7

Denomination: Baptist

Called, Chosen & Faithful

Contributed by Shishir Bhandari on Aug 17, 2004

God has called us into His salvation. Yet that call is not yet complete or else God’s chariot would have come and snatched us right away to heaven on the day of our baptism; we must also be chosen and receive the highest rank of faithfulness.

Text: Rev. 17:14 Matthew 5:1-12; Isaiah 53:7 Introduction: God calls each of us to live a life of faith. You may be religious: you may have obeyed everything that your religion or denomination has commanded you to do, but you have never felt the power of God in you. This time however , you ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 17:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Eleven Ways God Improves Us With Pruning

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 28, 2004

Jesus said that His Father prunes His children. The richest, the fullest, the most fruitful lives are those that have been strengthened through the painful process of tribulation. We have no right to believe that God will use us until He has cut away wha

Eleven Ways God Improves us With Pruning (John 15:2) Illustration:Every branch that bears fruit He prunes, that it may bear more fruit. --John 15:2 I have several grapevines in my garden, and each year I cut out loads of long, spindly vines. Unless I remove these, they will take all the strength ...read more

Scripture: John 15:2-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Good-Bye!

Contributed by Rev. Roberto D. Abella on Oct 25, 2004

Today we will look into the heart of the Apostle Paul. We will come away from that experience assured that there’s no fellowship on earth compare to what Christians have experienced. We will know today in our message titled “Good-bye” that: God directs ou

Today we will look into the heart of the Apostle Paul. We will come away from that experience assured that there’s no fellowship on earth compare to what Christians have experienced. We will know today in our message titled “Good-bye” that: God directs our paths, God demands our labors and God ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:25-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Knowing The Enemy & Walking Through Walls

Contributed by Eric Aschendorf on Oct 18, 2002

Some people try to ignore the devil, hoping that if they refuse to acknowledge him he won’t acknowledge them. Hoping that if they ignore him he’ll just go away. That doesn’t help! That doesn’t work because that is a plan hatched by an imperfect being that

Tree Of Life Ministries Association http://www.treeoflifeinc.org ******************************************************* Knowing the Enemy & Walking Through Walls 1 Peter 5:8 ******************************************************* I Peter 5:8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 14:12-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Changed Perspective

Contributed by John Vella on Feb 5, 2007

Life’s troubles have always been part of humanity and always will be. Believing in God doesn’t take away any of those problems nor does it make the emotional and physical pain disappear. But believing in God does make a significant difference in the bigge

Seeds for Sowing, Vol. IV - Issue 3, No. 17 Second Sunday of Lent (Year B) March 19, 2000 Readings: * Genesis 22:1-2, 9-13, 15-18 * Romans 8:31-35, 37 * Mark 9:2-10 A Changed Perspective The Difficulties of Living Life is difficult. Not many people would deny that statement. It’s not easy to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-10

Denomination: Catholic

Leaving A Taxing Situation Series

Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Feb 17, 2007

MUCH LIKE JESUS CALLED MATTHEW TO WALK AWAY FROM HIS FAMILIAR AND COMFORTABLE LIFESTYLE AS A TAX COLLECTOR AND FOLLOW AFTER HIM, JESUS IS CALLING US TO LEAVE CERTAIN PARTS AND THE PAST OF OUR LIFE BEHIND ALSO. LET’S FIND OUT HOW . . .

SCRIPTURE: MATTHEW 9:9 SUBJECT: LEAVING A TAXING SITUATION BEHIND IN LUKE 2:41-52 (MARY AND JOSEPH RETURNING HOME FROM JERUSALEM . . .) AMAZING HOW THOSE YOU ARE CLOSE TO – GRANTED . . . PHYSICALLY, EMOTIONALLY, AND SPIRITUALLY THEY HAVE CHECKED OUT A LONG TIME AGO, BUT BECAUSE YOU WERE SO BUSY ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Last Mountain

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jul 4, 2007

Did you ever wish that leaders were held accountable? Today it seems so many leaders in every field of human endeavor politics, business, sports and even religious leaders get away with their offences and sometimes end up pretty well off. Is there some

The Last Mountain Did you ever wish that leaders were held accountable? Today it seems so many leaders in every field of human endeavor politics, business, sports and even religious leaders get away with their offences and sometimes end up pretty well off. Is there some day of reckoning for ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:48-52

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Giddy Up Gideon

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on May 27, 2008

Do you feel comfortable sitting on the sidelines not taking a stand not stating an opinion? Have you given in to the pressure of todays society and found yourself like Gideon fallen away from God? Have you decided its better to hide than fight for what

Giddy Up Gideon In todays scripture passages we see two very different reactions by two different men who decide to follow God. Let us look at the Old Testament account of Gideon. The name Gideon means Destroyer, Mighty warrior or Feller (of trees). Well as the story opens we see that Gideon ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Blood: God's Liquid Love Series

Contributed by Troy Campbell on Nov 8, 2011

We have heard about the blood all of our Christian lives. And sometimes Christians think they know all about the blood of Jesus, but throughout this series we are going to learn much more about the blood. Yes, the blood washes away our sin and prepares

Title: The Bloodline of a Champion – 1 “The Blood: God’s Liquid Love” Text: I Peter 1:18-19 A few years ago I bought my first blackberry ever! Corey McAllister came up to me one day and told me all that his blackberry could do and that I had to have one being the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:18-20

Denomination: Pentecostal