Sermons on Sunsets:

Not By, But For Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Apr 21, 2009

Dealing with one of the greatest truths in all of Scripture, namely being saved by the grace of God.

Not By, but For Text: Ephesians 2:8-10 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) This is one of the most well known passages of Scripture from the Bible, and it’s also one of the most debated. If I was to take a poll within the Body of Christ, across all denominations, and I was to ask, “What would you like ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Living An Unwavering Faith Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Apr 27, 2009

How desperate is your faith? Are you as committed to your faith in Christ as the Syro-Phoenician woman was?

Living an Unwavering Faith From there He arose and went to the region of Tyre and Sidon. And He entered a house and wanted no one to know it, but He could not be hidden. For a woman whose young daughter had an unclean spirit heard about Him, and she came and fell at His feet. The woman was a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Rewards Of Work

Contributed by Andy Payne on Apr 30, 2009

God did not intend work to be viewed as drudgery. Work is a necessity of life. Given the choice between leisure and work, most of us would choose leisure. So how does the bible view work?

The Rewards of Work The sluggard craves and gets nothing, but the desires of the diligent are fully satisfied. (Proverbs 13:4) NIV Lazy people want much but get little, but those who work hard will prosper. NLT INTRO: When I discovered that the theme for this week’s message was "The Reward ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Noah: Saved From Judgment To Live Under God's Rainbow Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on May 1, 2008

God told Noah judgmetn was coming. He had to believe... he had to trust and have faith. When he stepped out of the Ark, the first thing he did was worship God. Our first purpose in life is to worship God. The Rainbow was God’s sign of grace. Jesus is

In Jesus Holy Name May 4,2008 Easter VII Series: O.T. Challenges Redeemer Genesis 7:24-8:1,15,18,20-21,9:12-13 “Noah: Saved from Judgment to Live under God’s Rainbow” Today’s message continues were we left off last week in the life of Noah. Noah ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Who Is The Biggest Loser?

Contributed by Mark Eberly on May 12, 2008

How we treat not just our mothers but all the women in our lives has huge implications for the life of the body. We’ll examine a controversial passage to see how important it is to treat one another including the mothers, daughters, and sisters in our liv

Mother’s Day 2008 Who Is the Biggest Loser? Ephesians 5:21-33 May 11, 2008 Who is the biggest loser? There is a show where people are challenged to lose weight and the one who loses the most weight is the winner. A clever play on this phrase. On Mother’s Day, I want to think about this question ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Church Of God

The Grace Of God

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 30, 2010

We live by God's grace and His generosity. Nothing we do can earn us His favor or qualify us for His blessings. Everything we have and enjoy today are gifts from a gracious and generous God. He gives us what we need, not what we deserve.

Today society taught us that nothing is for free. • You’ve to work for it, pay for it. If we work hard, we will be rewarded in proportion to our work. If you work less, you’ll get less. • There’s nothing wrong with that - but we bring that concept into our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

S.o.s. For Singles Series

Contributed by Quint Pitts on Dec 22, 2008

Discussion of the pressures and blessings of being single. Emphasis on what causes singles to send of signals of desperation or contentment

S.O.S. FOR SINGLES Desperate Households—Part 2 Let’s face it, our society puts enormous pressure on single adults to get married. Let’s take, for an example, the typical American female. By the time she is a toddler she has already been dragged to a wedding, and after the wedding, well-meaning ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6

Denomination: *other

Having God's Word Is A Big Advantage Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Dec 22, 2008

All Scripture is INSPIRED and PROFITABLE.

1. By now we understand Paul’s point in Romans: a. “There is ONLY ONE way to be saved.” b. There aren’t 2 options, or 3 options… but just 1. c. The righteousness required by God is the very righteousness provided by God through his Son Jesus Christ. Romans 1:16-17 (NKJV) 16 For I am not ashamed of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

7 Truths About The Church

Contributed by Ron Callen on Apr 26, 2007

The church is the body of Christ. It is not a building or an event. 24/7 x 365 days a year, we are the church!

7 Truths About the Church Ephesians 5:25-32 Introduction: What is the church? Is it a building? Is it an event? Does church begin when the doors are unlocked on Sunday morning? Does it end when the last light is off and the doors are locked? Does church begin when the music director begins ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons Learned For The Easter Story Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 26, 2007

Part two of the series.

Lessons Learned From The Easter Story Part 2 Scriptures: Luke 23:13-55; 24:1-8; Matt. 27:28-30 Introduction Last week I covered the lessons pertaining to our natural life and how we interact with others. This morning I will focus on the lessons learned from Jesus’ trial, crucifixion ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:13-55

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Eye Opener

Contributed by Chris Beam on Mar 21, 2015

There are several important eye-openers that we can gain from this miracle that will help give us a positive outlook when we face problems in our lives.

The Eye Opener John 9:1-11 Over the past several weeks we’ve been looking at the miracles recorded in the Gospel of John so that we can see how Jesus’ can make our impossible situations possible. This week, however, I want to skip over the fifth miracle of Jesus walking on water since ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

When Jesus Is In The Home

Contributed by Don Emmitte on Apr 29, 2014

God wants our homes to do more than survive. He wants them to thrive. Today’s text gives us a keen insight into how we may be able to do just that.

WHEN JESUS IS IN THE HOME LUKE 4:38-44 Sermon by Don Emmitte Today is Mother’s Day! I hope you all have made your purchases and special arrangements to honor these important women of your life. If not, I have a bit of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:38-44

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Faithfulness To Mothers.

Contributed by Scott Spencer on May 13, 2014

This incident is used of God to show He had given Solomon the wisdom he had requested as king. It proves that wisdom comes from God. It demonstrates that love comes from God, and love is present even when one is undeserving and perhaps unlovable.

God’s Faithfulness to Mothers. 1 Kings 3:16-28 (NASB) Solomon Wisely Judges 16. Then two women who were harlots came to the king and stood before him. 17. The one woman said, “Oh, my lord, this woman and I live in the same house; and I gave birth to a child while she was in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:16-28

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

How The Word Grows In Power

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 3, 2015

We’re going to look at the 3 repercussions of Jehoshaphat's actions, instances of the Word “growing” in the N.T., and look at why the Word can gain power.

HOW THE WORD GROWS IN POWER 2 Chron. 17:7-12 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A father, teaching his son about the beauties of nature, pointed out a glorious sunset and said, “Look son, isn’t that a beautiful picture God has painted?” 2. Son said, “It sure is, Dad, especially ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 17:7-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Who Is This?

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 9, 2017

Palm Sunday shows Jesus to be a humble king who came to save us. We now want to serve him through our humble service to others.

Did they ever air this show in Canada? (Show opening clip of Lone Ranger.) I got to watch re-runs of the Lone Ranger when we’d come back to the Sates every few years. I thought the Lone Ranger was cool, not only because he could ride a horse and was good with a gun, but because he was somewhat ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran