Sermons on Tenses Of Salvation:

Sermon: What It Means To Follow Jesus

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Sep 5, 2024

Jesus Changes Everything! Salvation was instant, but what does it mean to follow Jesus? How should we follow Jesus? Follow him when, where, how long? It is more than walking behind Him, it means obeying His commands and living our lives according to His Word.

Sermon: What it Means To Following Jesus Scripture Lesson: Luke 14:27-33 “Whoever does not carry his own cross and come after me cannot be my disciple. Which of you wishing to construct a tower does not first sit down and calculate the cost to see if there is enough for its completion? Otherwise, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:27-33, Matthew 16:24-26, Galatians 2:20, Romans 8:29

Denomination: Methodist

Sermon: "teach Us To Made The Most Of Our Days"

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Sep 19, 2024

Moses had witnessed those who had lived many years, carrying the wealth and riches of Egypt, but they all died in the wilderness and failed to receive the promises of God. They were living on empty!

Subject: "Teach Us To Made The Most of Our Days" Text: Psalms 90:12 “So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.” Introduction: Moses dealt with Israel for more than 80 years. Just think about all that has taken place in the last 50 years. During the last 50 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:12, Hebrews 9:27, Psalm 116:15, Job 14:1

Denomination: Methodist

Of Vines And Branches - Part Two Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Oct 1, 2024

In this sermon we continue to look at how Jesus is the True Vine and how we as branches abide in the Vine and thus bear fruit for God's glory.

Of Vines and Branches (Part Two) Text: John 15:1-8 We are going to be looking at John 15:1-8 again this morning, so if you would, go ahead and turn there and we’ll read it. (READ TEXT) So this is what is very clear from just this text. 1. Jesus is the Vine – the TRUE VINE. 2. God the Father is ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8, John 1:4, 1 Peter 1:23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Isaiah 53: One Thing About Jesus That Makes Me Uncomfortable Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 2, 2024

I am comfortable with Jesus being God, the Messiah, the Rabbi, and dying for me, but His humanity makes me uncomfortable even though it is His very humanity that saved us.

ISAIAH 53 SERIES: ONE THING ABOUT JESUS THAT MAKES ME UNCOMFORTABLE ISAIAH 53:10-12 | #Isaiah53 PERSON IN THE CONGREGATION READS ISAIAH 53 READ ISAIAH 53:1-12 (ESV) “Who has believed what he has heard from us? And to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed? 2 For He grew up before Him like a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:10-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living In The Light

Contributed by Gary Holt on Oct 6, 2024

We need to live in the light or we will die in the dark

“Living in the Light” John 3:18-21 There was a news article: - published Friday (10/4/2024) - in the “USA TODAY” - about the devastation and chaos brought on by Hurricane Helene I am going to share parts of the article with you: ? Rescue crews across western North Carolina ? searched Friday ...read more

Scripture: John 3:18-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Covenant Community Prays Fervently Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Oct 7, 2024

One of James' final instructions to the exiled believers is on the topic of prayer.

Introduction In his profound book on the importance of prayer in the life of a congregation, John Onwuchekwa shares this quote - which is attributed to several different people including Martin Luther: To be a Christian without prayer is no more possible than to be alive without breathing. Martin ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon: The Aftermath - Dealing With Loss

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Oct 8, 2024

Right now, in this nation, I know many are wondering what my next step is. Many are preparing for another storm, while still wrestling with the aftermath of the previous storm. Consider these lessons from Acts 28.

Sermon: The Aftermath - Dealing With Loss Acts 28:1-10 “Once we were safe on shore, we learned that we were on the island of Malta. The people of the island were very kind to us. It was cold and rainy, so they built a fire on the shore to welcome us. As Paul gathered an armful of sticks and was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1-10, Romans 8:28, Isaiah 40:31, Luke 18:1

Denomination: Methodist

God's Voice Will Lead You To Be Like Jesus

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Oct 8, 2024

If what you hear and read is truly God's voice, you will desire to be more like Jesus in every way.

You have heard similar stories I am sure. This is a true story of a Pastor in Brazil who was loved, respected, and faithful to Christ in every way. But it hadn't always been that way. He came from a generation of alcoholics and was himself addicted to alcohol. He spent so much money on ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon: Suggestions From The Life Of Shamgar

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Oct 10, 2024

In the midst of Chaos, the Lord raised up the judges and used them to save his people. In the days of the great distress in the nation and the church, there shall be some whom God will find or make fit to help.

Sermon: Suggestions From The Life of Shamgar Text: Judges 3:31 And after him was Shamgar the son of Anath, which slew of the Philistines six hundred men with an ox goad: and he also delivered Israel. Introduction: God used Judges to fill the leadership void after the death of Joshua. The first ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:31, Ephesians 6:11-13, 1 Corinthians 3:6-8

Denomination: Methodist

Generosity Series

Contributed by William Baeta on Nov 7, 2024

“They all contributed out of their abundance, but she out of her poverty has put in everything she had, all she had to live on”. (Mark 12:44)

Generosity is one of the hallmarks of the Christian life and this is not surprising as it belongs to the attributes of God. Generosity is love in action “For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son”. You cannot love and not be generous. You can be generous without loving but you cannot ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-16, Hebrews 9:24-28, Mark 12:38-44

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sermon: When Life Seems Unfair

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 29, 2025

Christian may find themselves battling with feelings of bitterness, resentment, or anger towards what God has chosen to allow, and how unfair it feels, I encourage you to lift your eyes to our loving Savior who knows your pain, struggles, and heartache.

Sermon: When Life Seems Unfair Scripture Lesson: Jeremiah 12:1-17, “Lord, you always give me justice when I bring a case before you. So let me bring you this complaint: Why are the wicked so prosperous? Why are evil people so happy? You have planted them, and they have taken root and prospered. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 12:1-17, Psalm 94:15-18, Hebrews 12:6

Denomination: Methodist

Asking Jesus Into Your Heart: An Unbiblical Term That Waters Down The Gospel

Contributed by Randy Crawford on Jun 10, 2025

We are living in a day when the gospel is under a full on assault—not just from outside the church, but from within. The language we use matters.

Asking Jesus Into Your heart: An Unbiblical Term That Waters Down The Gospel Text: Romans 10:9-13; Luke 9:23-24; Ezekiel 36:25-27 INTRODUCTION We are living in a day when the gospel is under a full on assault—not just from outside the church, but from within. The language we use matters. We ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:9-13, Luke 9:23-24, Ezekiel 36:25-27

The Power In The Blood Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Gbemisola Fafowora on Jun 12, 2025

There is power in the blood of Jesus and the blood was not shed in vain.

The blood of our Savior was poured out for us all. The power in the blood of Jesus is so powerful that at the mention of the blood of Jesus, Satan flees, and demons cannot stand whenever the blood is used. Jesus had to come to our realm to redeem us from the kingdom of Satan, so that we can be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:28, Hebrews 9:22, Revelation 7:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Is The Holy Spirit Is The Most Important Thing That A Person Must Possess In This World?

Contributed by Jedidiah Jedidiah on Jun 23, 2025

The third Person in the Trinity, God the Holy Spirit

Why is the Holy Spirit is the most important thing that a person must possess in this world? According to the Bible, Holy Spirit resembles the form of dove. The Holy Spirit is the Third Person in the Trinity, the first being God The Father, the second God The Son represented by our Lord Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38

Three Events That Occur When One Becomes A Christian.

Contributed by Barnabas Park on Jun 29, 2025

In order to become a Christian, a person must hear the gospel, believe in Christ, and receive the Holy Spirit—all of which happen together at the moment of genuine faith.

“Three Events That Occur When One Becomes a Christian” “In him you also, when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and believed in him, were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit,” (Ephesians 1:13) Today’s passage describes three things that happened in the lives of the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:13, 1 Corinthians 15:1-4, Romans 1:18-21

Denomination: Baptist