Sermons on terms of pardon:

Throw It Overboard

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Dec 28, 2015

Before we move into this New Year of 2016, there are somethings we need to throw overboard. To get out of a God ordered storm, we need to come to terms with some stuff and Throw It Overboard.

TITLE: THROW IT OVERBOARD SCRIPTURE: JONAH 1:1-16 It is important to spend this 52nd and final Sunday of the year 2015 providing proper focus and closure. We have made it and endured another year. I am sure all of us would admit that we have had some struggles and ups and downs throughout the ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Is For Purity Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 15, 2021

Purity is to be prized by categorically every one of God’s children. The last text I read puts it in stark terms: If you don’t prize purity, then you’re not a child of God.

In a California neighborhood in 2009 one resident decorated his lawn with a depiction of Jesus shooting Santa Claus with a double-barrel shotgun. Fox News had reported that Jesus points the weapon at Santa’s dead body while Rudolph lays sprawled across the hood of a pick-up truck. The creator, Ron ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:5, Romans 6:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

Faith In The 21st Century: The Seven Key Aspects Of Faith

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 28, 2021

Faith is something that sets the Christian apart from the world. The Christian believes in a God unseen. The Christian believes differently from the world. The people of the world don't think in terms of belief.

"Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. For by it the people of old received their commendation. By faith we understand that the universe was created by the word of God, so that what is seen was not made out of things that are visible." Hebrews ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21, Hebrews 11:1-3, John 7:7

Denomination: Salvation Army

Meeting In The Air (1 Thessalonians 4)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 29, 2024

Many no longer use the term rapture, because it is often confused with a so-called "secret" rapture. Let's look at meeting the Lord in the air, in 1 Thessalonians 4.

Meeting the Lord in the air at His return, was once called the rapture. Many no longer prefer that term because it is so often confused with a so-called “secret” rapture. Regardless of our personal theories, the important thing is that we are ready for Christ’s return. Let’s discuss this in 1 ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Resurrection: When Shall It Come? Series

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Jan 28, 2025

We have determined there will be a resurrection of the saints. The next logical question is, “When shall the Resurrection come?” The coming Resurrection some call a Rapture. We will define this term in our lesson today.

In our study of the Resurrection and what scripture tells us, we read the introduction of the topic of a resurrection by our Lord, Jesus Christ. (The Gates of Hell Shall Not Prevail) Last week we studied the resurrection as spoken by Jesus and his Apostles. (Resurrection?) We have determined there ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:51-54, John 15:1, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17, Revelation 14:14-16, Revelation 14:17-19, Matthew 24:42  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Help People Find Eternal Life As Jesus Did – John 4

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 19, 2002

It is easy to determine when something is aflame. It ignites other material. Any fire that does not spread will eventually go out. A church without evangelism is a contradiction in terms, just as a fire that does not burn is a contradiction.

How to Help People Find Eternal Life as Jesus Did – John 4:7-39 Statistics:George Barna reports some amazing facts. Most Americans, including profession Christians, believe that people are inherently good and that there primary purpose is to enjoy life as much as possible. a). 38% believe that ...read more

Scripture: John 4:7-39, John 4:1-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Presence - Seeking God For Himself.

Contributed by Hannah Pinkstone on Dec 13, 2002

God wants us to spend time with him. But do we want to spend time with him? How can we? why should we? Do we come to God on his terms or ours?

I once told a friend that all I wanted was to be happy in God’s presence. And I guess what I’m saying this morning is as a result of the reply I received. Because I was reminded, that I shouldn’t seek God for my own happiness, I should seek him for himself. Seeking God for himself. (But what ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:5, Hebrews 10:10-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Golden Hour

Contributed by Troy Brewer on Dec 19, 2002

The timing of ministry is just as important as the actual ministry itself. The term Golden hour is used my emergency workers to refer to the small window of opportunity they have to make a difference in saving someone’s life.

"The Golden Hour" "There are a small group of people around the world in civilized countries that serve the public day in and day out and perform their duties, sometimes uncompensated, without reservation to all injured and sick people!" These men and women of all ages, race, creed and color ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:23, Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fellowship

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Jan 27, 2003

Sometimes Christians speak in "Christianese". We talk in terms and words not in common usage outside the church. "Fellowship" is one of those words. This sermon is on our fellowship with God and our fellowship with our fellow man.

Fellowship Mice Story -- Three pastors met and were talking over conditions at their churches. The first pastor said, "You know, since summer started, I’ve been having trouble with mice in my church. I’ve tried everything----noise, spray, cats---nothing seems to scare them away." The second ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:8-9, Acts 2:41-42

Denomination: Baptist

Train Yourself To Be Godly

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Sep 13, 2004

In urging Timothy to train himself in godliness, Paul borrowed a term from the realm of athletics. The verb which is variously translated in different versions of the Bible as “exercise,” “discipline,” or “train” originally referred to the training of yo

TEXT: 1 Timothy 4:7 TITLE: TRAIN YOURSELF TO BE GODLY The apostle Paul did not take for granted the godliness of his spiritual son Timothy. Though Timothy had been his companion and co-laborer for a number of years, Paul still felt it necessary to write to him, “(exercise) train yourself to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Empires In Collision: Christ And Caesar

Contributed by Michael Bird on May 11, 2003

This sermon sets out to examine Mk 12:13-17 not in terms on Church-State relationships but rather by illucidating its socio-religious context and its application for God’s image bearers today.

EMPIRES IN COLLISION: CHRIST AND CAESAR Mark 12:13-17 13 And they sent to him some of the Pharisees and some of the Herodians, to trap him in his talk. 14 And they came and said to him, “Teacher, we know that you are true and do not care about anyone’s opinion. For you are not swayed by ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:13-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Steering For Success Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Sep 10, 2005

1st in 5 part series on overcoming the obstacles and difficulties of life using five different Psalms. We used a "journey" or "road" metaphor in terms of the bumps of success, fear, guilt, grief, etc.

STEERING FOR SUCCESS Navigating the Bumps of Life - Week 1 PSALM 1 INTRODUCTION TO THE SERIES:(Special: “Without A Song.”) It was written in 1929 but it has been sung for over 6 decades by such performers as Frank Sinatra, Stevie Wonder, The Carpenters, The Supremes, Willie Nelson and now, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Christian Church

Can I Trust God With My Money

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 10, 2012

This sermon involves being set free from possessions in order to begin to trust God with our money. It also challenges us to see us for just how rich we are in terms of this world's goods.

Can I Trust God With My Money Proverbs 3:5-10 1 Timothy 6:17-19 Glenville 1-8-12 We are in the middle of a series of Can I Trust God. Last week Pastor Kellie preached on “Can I Trust God With My Disappointments.”. Today we will look ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Covenant's History Series

Contributed by Josh Foster on Feb 19, 2014

This is a message about God and His heart towards us. It’s also a message for all followers of God – in terms of how to shape our hearts and responses in the face of rejection and pain.

Covenant Connections: A Covenant’s History ~ The Love of the Father Scripture Text: Hosea 11.1-11 INTRODUCTION I want to tell you two stories. They are two stories that are almost-as-old-as the hills, …but these stories still capture the hearts and imaginations of ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 11:1-11

Denomination: Nazarene

Living Holy In A Fallen World 1peter 1:10-12 Series

Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on Feb 4, 2015

Book of Acts is a record of the coming of the Holy Spirit, it records the great numbers of people coming to faith in Jesus Christ, and describes of the use of the term "Christian" and more. Peter is giving practical instruction in living as Christian.

Title: "Living Holy in a Fallen World" Big Idea: (I) Be Sober (II) Be Obedient (III) Be Holy Intro Illustration: Converted by Livingststone's life Henry M Stanley found Livingststone in Africa and lived with him for some time. Here is his testimony: "I went to as a prejudice as the biggest ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

Denomination: Baptist