Sermons on Test:

Why Legalism Stinks Series

Contributed by Larry Osborne on Jun 13, 2007

Having a clear understanding of God’s law can help us avoid the trap of legalism. King David, the apostle Paul and Jesus can each give us a healthy perspective on God’s law.

1 Timothy: Doing Church God’s Way North Coast Church Message #5 August 12-13, 2006 Dr. Larry Osborne Why Legalism Stinks 1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Giving Thanks In The Storm Of Sickness Series

Contributed by Bob Groves on Sep 1, 2006

Giving thanks when life is not going well...

Luke 17:11-19 Series – Giving Thanks in the Storms… NEXT WEEK – Veterans Day – Storm of Uncertainty… Going above the ability to give thanks when it’s good… The ability to give thanks when it’s not all perfect YET… Truth – Most of us have to dig down to find thanks – our lives are not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why The Holy Spirit Does Not Give Into Our Whims, But Helps To Bring Out Go

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 17, 2006

The Holy Spirit listens to our cries, but selectively responds to the prayers that are in conformity with the will of God for our lives. The Spirit acts as our advocate to the Father, but acts only according to the will of God. The Spirit has a way of fi

Why The Holy Spirit Does Not Give Into Our Whims, but Helps to Bring Out God’s Best in Us and Teaches Us to Love What is Difficult by Paul Fritz Romans 8:26-8:28 Why The Holy Spirit Does Not Give Into Our Whims, but Helps to Bring Out God’s Best in Us and Teaches Us to Love What is Difficult - ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

If

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Feb 23, 2007

In this sermon the 3 temptations of Christ Jesus and His response to them are compared to ways in which we are tempted today.

If - Luke 4: 1 - 13 Intro: Martha needed a new dress to wear to church on Easter Sunday. She and Craig, her husband, went to the mall and as Martha was looking over the selection of dresses, Craig happened to notice a beautiful, shapely, young lady as she walked by in a rather snug fitting, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Are You Ashamed To Praise God?” / "Why Are You Here

Contributed by Ronnie Mcneill on Jan 18, 2007

Considering all the things that God has done for us, we should never be ashamed to give him the honor and praise that he so truly deserves.

PRAISE!! Praise is a verb that shows action for or to something or someone. Praise can come in many forms. A handshake is a way of praise for showing approval, a simple gesture is a form of praise for showing that you in agreement with or are giving accolades. The waving of a hand or screaming ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 149:3

Denomination: Baptist

The Cost Of Being A Christian

Contributed by Allen Joseph on Jul 25, 2006

This sermon I preached in my seminary among my friends and teachers and it talks about the cost of being a desciple of Jesus

The cost of being a Christian Text: Mk.10:17-22 Intro: There are lot of sad stories in the Bible. The stories that grieve our hearts time and again. This is also one among those stories with a tragic end even though it had a wonderful beginning. It is a bit dramatic. When we enter into the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Blessing Of Endurance

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jan 28, 2007

James gives his church a message of hope in hopeless times. He encourages people to endure to the end, to be blessed through tribulation

Intro: as I read the New Testament, and realize what the early church faced, and look at today’s prosperity preaching, hyper-faith preaching, happily ever after preaching, never have a bad day preaching, I wonder how early Christians would have fared under this soft, fluffy, easy listening ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Claim The Victory

Contributed by Sherry Burton on Feb 3, 2007

The church family has been in a battle of spiritual warfare since the day of its existance.

Claim the Victory Open in prayer I. The church family has been in a spiritual battle of warfare from the very day of its existence. A. The strong hold that Satan has on us must end today! 1. The only way it is going to end, is if we come together in agreement. 2. We must become the praying ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dust In The Wind

Contributed by Brian Lewis on Feb 16, 2007

A sermon on removing the sin from our lives.

Turn to Mathew 15:10-11 Picture a room with sunlight shinning through the window. What do you see in your mind, maybe a bright clear day, warm sun shining in on you? What do we really see in our homes? Sun shining through the window showing us the dust in our homes, right? This is how sin is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons Learned From Nehemiah

Contributed by Don Jones on Feb 17, 2007

The message describes biblical principles found in Nehemiah.

Lessons Learned From Nehemiah Matthew 19:26 1. Expect opposition - John 15:18-20 Whenever Nehemiah stepped in faith he encountered problems. The problems he faced included fear, false accusations, treason, and threats to his physical well being. Doubt was also a part of his life. Without an ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

When Jesus Confronts Series

Contributed by Tim White on Jun 19, 2009

You are either stepping towards God or away from Him. There is no neutral position.

* It’s important to get good directions. * In November, 1975, 75 convicts started digging a secret tunnel designed to bring them up at the other side of the wall of Saltillo Prison in northern Mexico. On April 18, 1976, guided by pure genius, they tunneled up into the nearby courtroom in which many ...read more

Scripture: John 7:14-24

Denomination: Baptist

Show Me!

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Dec 27, 2009

A different look at the balance of faith and works

Concordia Lutheran Church 14th Sunday of Pentecost, August 6, 2009 SHOW ME! James 2:1-10, 14-18 † IN THE NAME OF JESUS † James encourages the church, “Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. 3 For you know that when your faith is ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

The Religion Of Evolution

Contributed by Jesse Bennett on Jan 25, 2009

Evolution is basically a religious philosophy. Cunningly devised fables, A fairytale for grownups. I am explaining to people that both creation and evolution are religious views of life upon which people build their particular models of philosophy, scien

The Religion of Evolution Jesse Bennett Bible Baptist Shawnee Oklahoma 2 Peter 1:16-18 16 For we have not followed cunningly devised fables, when we made known unto you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of his majesty. 17 For he received from God the Father ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

What Sort Of Home Will Heaven Be? John 14:1-6 Series

Contributed by James Bohrer on Dec 24, 2008

Heaven is a real and tangible place. Most people have the idea that we float around in heaven with harps. Nothing could be further from the truth.

NAS John 14:1 "Let not your heart be troubled; believe in God, believe also in Me. 2 "In My Father’s house are many dwelling places; if it were not so, I would have told you; for I go to prepare a place for you. 3 "And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you to ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Isaac And Rebecca - Chosen To Love Series

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Mar 14, 2009

Things get much better for Isaac since his last father and son BBQ trip. Isaac is now forty years old and Abraham 140 when it is decided that Isaac should have a wife.

Isaac and Rebbecca Chosen to Love:Genesis 24:34-66 Rebbecca(also Rebekah, also Rivkah, Hebrew Standard Rivqa Tiberian to tie to bind captivating) Wikipedia Isaac-Hebrew:Yitzchak God smiles,laughs This week is our third message about the Patriarchs. It all started with God choosing Abraham and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:34-66

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed