Sermons on The Belhar Confession:

I Will Dwell Series

Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Feb 7, 2011

Concluding sermon of a series which sees the final verse as a statement of confidence and contentment in the shepherd.

Recently a teacher, a garbage collector, and a lawyer wound up together at the Pearly Gates. St. Peter informed them that in order to get into Heaven, they would each have to answer one question. St. Peter Address the teacher and asked, “What was the name of the ship that crashed into the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm 119 - Gimel- V.17-24 Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 26, 2011

The psalmist prays for maturity and growth in this section of the Psalm

Gimel The psalmist here is PRAYING a prayer… reaching out to God for help and assistance in living FOR Him. His prayer is that God’s word would be ever more important and the focus of his life…let’s look at what he says over the next 8 verses… 17Deal bountifully with your servant, that I may live ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

He Wants The Truth Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jan 31, 2012

Suppose some organization or person filmed your every action and thought. Would you like the film? Could you bear to watch it? Could you handle the truth about yourself? How are you at facing the truth?

“He’s Amazing: He Wants the Truth” Luke 4:14-30 There are tremendous concerns today about invasion of privacy. People fear the FBI and the CIA. We are reluctant to grant them powers that would enable them to gather information about us without our knowledge – although many suspect they may ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Under The Judgment Of God Series

Contributed by Rob Hall on Nov 20, 2012

Psa. 50 took us into the big courtroom of God, Ps. 51 reveals a heart in God's courtroom, one who feels God's scrutiny and his own sinfulness

UNDER THE JUDGMENT OF GOD Text: Ps. 51 Intro 1. We’ve seen the judgment motif in several of the Psalms Ps. 73—from afar, considering it making sense of things Ps. 50---more up close—God judging his people of the covenant 2. Now in Ps. 51, traditionally the psalm of David ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Basic Training 06 Series

Contributed by Greg Carr on Apr 23, 2012

A 10 week study on the book of Romans to help every Christian be all they can be.

Welcome back to Basic Training. We have 4 weeks remaining in our study of the book of Romans after today. We have covered a lot of ground so far in the book of Romans. Hopefully you have read through the book of Romans at least one time since we began this journey. If you have not read through ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:5-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Cannot Climb This Mountain Myself Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Feb 26, 2013

David pleads for God's mercy from within the context of God's covenant love.

Last week we began our Lenten journey, towards the cross and the empty tomb, and I introduced Psalm 51 as the text that will guide us along the way. As a reminder, Lent is the season of preparation for our greatest celebration as Christians, that of remembering the death and celebrating the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Cast On The Bed Of Affliction

Contributed by Sheryln Miller on May 31, 2017

This message discusses sin and sickness and how to be healed by confessing/apologizing to the victim.

Many years ago, two married ladies were cheating on their husbands. Both of them became pregnant with their lover's child. The child of the first lady died in her womb when she was eight months pregnant. The second lady (a pastor's wife) delivered her baby but three days after giving birth she ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Practising Witnessing Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 23, 2017

The Great Commission is given to all Christians. As we go, we are charged to fulfil this mandate to witness. The message explores some parameters of the commission to encourage believers to fulfil Christ's command.

“Jesus came and said to [the disciples], ‘All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Repentance: A One Word Sermon

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Aug 5, 2018

This sermon is a part of our What We Believe series and looks at the doctrine of repentance. It looks at repentance's two ingredients , and that while repentance isn't easy, it is available and well worth the price because of the blessings it brings.

What We Believe “Repentance: A One Word Sermon” Many are feeling the pain of being trapped in an unending cycle of sinning and confessing, and unfortunately for some, this is on a daily basis. Day after day they experience the haunting and persistent accusations by Satan, the accuser, and day ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:17-19

Denomination: Foursquare

Signals Of God's Unfailing Love

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jun 13, 2016

The unfailing love of God is as near as we are willing for it to be ... He draws near when we draw near to Him.

Signals of God’s Unfailing Love Psalm 32 Introduction This morning we talked about the sinful woman who anointed the feet of Jesus. While Simon judged her (and Jesus), the Lord forgave her and sent her home in peace. She is not alone in Scripture as the recipient of the unfailing love of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sins We're Ok With: Apathy & Selfishness

Contributed by George Durham on Sep 5, 2016

Church members must continue to recognize our own sinfulness --even those not obvious or socially acceptable.

SINS THE CHURCH IS OK WITH: Apathy & Selfishness Haggai 1: 2-6; Revelation 2: 1-4; Phil. 2:3,4, 21 Philippians 2:3-4 “Do nothing out of SELFISH ambition or vain conceit, but in Humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look NOT ONLY to your own interests but ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:2-6

Denomination: United Methodist

Easter--The Foundation Of Our Faith

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 17, 2018

What is the common denominator of the Christian faith

Easter—the Foundation of Our Faith 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 The Corinthian church was beset by a number of serious problems. One of the serious problems involved the unity of the believers. This can be seen in that there were at least four groups that claimed to follow one Christian leader over ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Must We Do To Truly Have Eternal Life!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Aug 12, 2018

WHAT MUST WE DO TO TRULY HAVE ETERNAL LIFE! GIVES 3 STEPS IN OUR NEED TO RECEIVE AND BELIEVE AND WHAT WE MUST BELIEVE TO BE A CHRISTIAN. SIMPLE OUTLINE MESSAGE.

WHAT MUST WE DO TO TRULY HAVE ETERNAL LIFE! John 1:12 KJV) But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them We must believe on Jesus.in 3 ways. 1. Who He is! Matthew 16:16 And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the ...read more

"The Characteristics Of False Repentance” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on May 22, 2018

Paul helps us understand false repentance.

Last time, we defined repentance as a change of mind that results in a change of heart that results in a change of action. That is why real repentance is all about turning my life around. We focused on verse 10, where Paul says repentance leads to salvation. For the unbeliever, repentance leads ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Church's Message Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 18, 2019

The key to church life is not our methods, means, miracles, magic, marketing, ministries, money or medium – it’s our message! And the message is Jesus Christ.

INTRODUCTION I & II Timothy are known as “Pastoral Epistles.” They are letters written to inform, instruct and inspire. These letters came from the inkwell of the Apostle Paul and were written to his young assistant named Timothy. We might say these documents were written from the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:1-20

Denomination: Baptist