Sermons on Substitution:

What Does Easter Mean To Me?

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Apr 16, 2022

Some say that Easter is a pagan holiday and should not be celebrated by Christians. The truth is, I never have celebrated the day. I celebrate that because Jesus got up from the dead, I can live also.

What does Easter mean to me? First of all, let's see what it means to the world. To the world Easter means money. Because the world turns everything  into a selling point. To the world Easter is about commercial gain. When you walk into the store around Easter, the whole stock changes. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:2-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Didn't My Mountain Move Part 2 Series

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Oct 26, 2005

Some mountains in life are to be climbed, some are to be conquered, some are to be commanded, and some are cordoned off.

Why Didn’t My Mountain Move pt. 2 Intro: Part 2 of a series of messages on: WHY DIDN’T MY MOUNTAIN MOVE? TEXT: Exodus 19:20 And the LORD came down upon mount Sinai, on the top of the mount: and the LORD called Moses [up] to the top of the mount; and Moses went up. KEY PASSAGE FROM TEXT: the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Two Temples In Jerusalem” Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jun 16, 2022

In the Gospel of John Jesus is the replacement for all Jewish theology, the temple, sacrifices, etc. Acts chapter 3 the first miracle by the disciples. Peter is "moved" by the Holy Spirit, a miracle happened. I'm sure Jesus also passed this same man but chose not to heal him.

In Jesus Holy Name June 19, 2022 Text: Acts 3:6 Redeemer Lutheran “Two Temples in Jerusalem” God is on the move. There are now 3,120 new Christians in Jerusalem. They did not stop going to the temple at the time of prayer, just because they now worshiped Jesus. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:6, Acts 3:1-26

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Be Strong Without The Spinach

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 26, 2006

Our source of strength should come from the Lord.

How to be Strong Without the Spinach Acts 4:8-12 Sept. 10, 2006 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A During WWII, meat was in short supply in the U.S. & the government rationed it in an attempt to send it to the men serving in the armed forces ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

What Does It Mean To Believe? Series

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Sep 26, 2006

Join us as we examine what it means to believe in Jesus.

Believing in Christ is an important decision. It carries eternal consequences. Today, I want us to join together in considering what it means to believe in Jesus Christ. We want to make sure that all of us are on the same page in what we believe. This will aid those who have made decisions ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

The Lessons From A Lost Axehead

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Aug 6, 2010

There are many things that can be recovered if we learn these principles.

2 Kings 6:1-7 KJV And the sons of the prophets said unto Elisha, Behold now, the place where we dwell with thee is too strait for us. [2] Let us go, we pray thee, unto Jordan, and take thence every man a beam, and let us make us a place there, where we may dwell. And he answered, Go ye. [3] ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Do It On God's Appointed Time

Contributed by Dr. Ade Oyeyemi on Feb 15, 2013

Often we run our program and expect God to comply with what we are doing, but the easiest way to get things done and right is to work with God's timetable. Christians are to learn patience and reliance on God, anytime we operate on the permissive will of

The Ultimate Substitute God commanded Abraham to sacrifice Isaac, Abraham’s precious son, to Him. Abraham did not ask any questions but obeyed because he trusted wholeheartedly in God and believed something was going to happen. God, in response to Abraham's faith and obedience, provided a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:11-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Words Of Affection Series

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Oct 19, 2006

lessons learned from the words of affection uttered on the cross: sacred pattern; simple principle; solemn privilege

Words Of Affection John 19:17-27 The third word from the cross presents us with one of the tenderest scenes to be observed on the day Christ was crucified. Here are words of affection. Mary is at the cross where Jesus is being crucified. This was without question her most difficult moment as ...read more

Scripture: John 19:17-27

Denomination: Baptist

Four Vital Truths About The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Sep 18, 2021

He didn’t place an angel inside of you. He placed God inside of you. He didn’t place a saint inside of you. You don’t have the spirit of your godly grandmother in you. You have the Spirit of God in you!

We are living in confusing times, and for many are moving ahead with little hope. In the midst of our confusion, there is God. God loves you so much He gave you Someone to comfort, strengthen, and love you in ways you and I cannot imagine. You have a tremendous ally in the Holy Spirit. The Bible ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:30, John 14:15-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Sin Debt Is Paid, Christ Is Risen And A Full Pardon Offered.

Contributed by David Goering on Aug 14, 2018

Why and how did Christ make a full payment for sin

SCRIPTURE: Mark 8:31 "And he began to teach them, that the Son of man must suffer many things, and be rejected of the elders, and of the chief priests, and scribes, and be killed, and after three days rise again." 1.) Why and How could Christ make a full payment for mankinds sin? A.) For Christ ...read more

Spiritual Ingredients

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 16, 2022

We all have had the similar experience of having our taste buds seduced by a delicious meal.

But the moment we took one bite of that delicious food, we immediately knew that one of the main components that would have made this dish taste so good, such as salt or pepper, was missing. There are some ingredients that can be left out of a dish or a drink, and no harm is done, but then there ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

Man's Fall, God's Grace Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Mar 26, 2007

When mankind was at its lowest point, God followed the curse with a gracious act of atonement and a gracious act of protection.

1. The first lesson learned from the fall is the inherited necessity of the Gospel. (3:20) 2. The second lesson learned from the fall is the saving substitution of the Gospel (3:21) 3. The third lesson learned from the fall is the present protection of the Gospel (3:22-24) What a journey! Three ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:20-24

Denomination: Baptist

God's Illogical Demand Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 13, 2016

I thought God hated child sacrifice? What is God doing asking Abraham to sacrifice his only son?

OPEN: I read the true story of a woman who told of the time she was teaching the toddler-age Sunday school class. Part of the reason she taught there was that her daughter was in that class. During one lesson on creation she was trying to make the concept as understandable as possible, so she ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Two Aspects Of God's Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Apr 9, 2008

This sermon and others in the series talks about what priority God’s Kingdom should have in every believer’s life.

KINGDOM OF GOD SERIES “Two Aspects of God’s Forgiveness” 1 John 1:9 REVIEW - What priority does the Kingdom have? First Matt 6:33 - When is the Kingdom? Now - Where is the Kingdom? Go to John 17:20-21 - How do you enter the Kingdom of God? God Draws…Undone - 1 John 1:9 says…(quote) - ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:9

Denomination: Baptist

The Symbol Of The Cross

Contributed by Chris Santasiere on Sep 6, 2001

For Christians, the cross is not a symbol of pain and death, but of love and life.

The Symbol of the Cross Luke 23:32-41; 44-46 September 2, 2001 Introduction It’s amazing how people, countries and companies are defined by symbols. For instance, the United States as is most countries is symbolized by our flag; red, white and blue; stars and stripes. The Nike Company is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ