Sermons on The Brazen Altar:

Affirmations - Sermon I: Belief In God Our Creator, Sustainer, Redeemer Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Oct 19, 2019

With so much negativity aimed at our Christian Faith, we need to reaffirm our basic beliefs - for ourselves individually and for the sake of those among us who may be tottering on the brink of uncertainty.

INTRODUCTION TO AFFIRMATIONS OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH As time marches on and the aging process begins to cast a shadow on my short-term memory, my mind seems sharper now than ever regarding long-term memory. It is interesting to me that, at 85 years of age, I am ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-6, Psalm 8:3-5, Isaiah 40:28, Isaiah 41:10, Job 19:25  (view more)  (view less)

The New Birth.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 5, 2022

The importance of regeneration.

THE NEW BIRTH. John 3:1-21. JOHN 3:1. Nicodemus was a member of the strictest sect of the Jews: the Pharisees. No doubt he sought to keep all the man-made rules of his religion, as well as the law of God which was given to Moses. Nicodemus was a religious man; an upright man; a leader; a ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Happy Blessings Of Revelation Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 30, 2010

We are blessed, given the truth which will bring us eternal happiness if we read and take to heart the prophecy – the message of Jesus that is revealed in this prophetic writing.

Outline of Series: The “Be Happy” attitudes of Revelation! Various titles I could have chosen for the series: The Beatitudes of Revelation: The word “Beatitude” comes from a Latin word meaning “happy” or “blessed.” Various forms of the word “bless” are used many times in both the Old and New ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Trusted With A Prison Series

Contributed by Todd Stiles on May 2, 2007

Resisting temptation is critical if we’re going to find ourselves increasingly faithful to God’s call upon our life. Find out how in this message from Genesis 39 about Joseph’s ability to deal with the pull of evil.

Trusted: Lessons from the Life of Joseph Week 3: “Trusted with a Prison” Genesis 39:6-23 Just off the shore of North Carolina on the island of Cape Hatteras is a village known as Nag’s Head, a small shoreline town where, back in the 1800’s, the “wreckers” lived. These “wreckers” made their living ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Our Messiah Must Be Made Known Series

Contributed by Kyle Meador on Jan 15, 2001

If the lost of this community are ever going to see Jesus for themselves, they must first see Him in us.

Our Messiah Must Be Made Known “So from now on we regard no one from a worldly point of view. Though we once regarded Christ in this way, we do so no longer. Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come! All this is from God, who reconciled us to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:16-20, John 14:12-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Playing With Fire

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 27, 2010

In this lesson, I discuss the folly of infidelity from Proverbs 5-7, and use Tiger Woods to illustrate how someone who had everything can lose so much.

A. The story is told of a man with two badly burned ears who went to the emergency room for medical treatment. 1. “What happened,” asked the doctor. 2. “Well, my wife was ironing while I was watching the ballgame on TV,” began the man. 3. “She put the hot iron near the telephone and when the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prioritizing Your Passions

Contributed by Keith Linkous on Sep 2, 2001

What priority do you give to the things of God? Learn some things about yourself in this insightful message.

Ecclesiastes 3 lists several items that are described as having their specific time. The first verse, in fact, drives the point home, saying, "To everything there is a season and a time to every purpose under the heaven." Solomon then goes on to give examples of what he’s saying, giving ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Your Attitude Will Determine Your Altitude

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Jul 9, 2002

Everyone needs an attitude adjustment now and then. Here’s some ways to get your attitude aligned!

YOUR ATTITUDE WILL DETERMINE YOUR ALTITUDE (PHIL. 4:4-8) What is attitude? Attitude is the EYE of your soul! Your attitude determines how you view life. If your attitude is negative, you will see life positively. If your attitude is positive, you will see life positively. If you have a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-8, Philippians 4:4, Philippians 4:8, Philippians 2:5

Denomination: Church Of God

Praying To The Father

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 14, 2005

Principles for prayer

"FOR THIS CAUSE I BOW MY KNEES UNTO THE FATHER OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, OF WHOM THE WHOLE FAMILY IN HEAVEN AND EARTH IS NAMED." Verses 1 and 14 begin with the same three words: "FOR THIS CAUSE." The words, "FOR THIS CAUSE," refer back to Paul’s description in chapter 2 of what the Gentiles had ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Blindness To The Truth

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 4, 2006

Can you see the facts before your eyes?

"For example, in July 1994, scientists recovered soft tissue (red blood cells and traces of hemoglobin) in what was described as a “70-million-year-old T. rex fossil”; however, these soft tissues should have decomposed if they were millions of years old and not fossilized. Ham points out that the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

04 Life Encounter: It's Security Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 30, 2008

KNOW THAT: ❶. I Am Protected ❷. I Am Chosen ❸. I Am Liberated

Security Ever since 9/11 security is on our minds in every way imaginable Homeland Security - Is to protect the United States from hazards, both internal and external, natural and man-made. To prevent terrorist attacks within the United States, reduce America’s vulnerability to terrorism, and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:33

Denomination: Baptist

Saul: The King Who Fell From Grace Series

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Mar 5, 2009

Lent Mid-week 2: Message based on (but not adapted from) Concordia Publishing House mid-week lenten series. Saul was chosen to be the Leader of God’s people. By choosing to disobey God, he lost God’s blessing and his position as king. Our King of kings

Do you remember the last time that you decided to make a big change in your life? I’m not talking about doing something that is a part of daily life and living – like really wanting to go watch a movie or having an ice cream cone – I’m talking about something really huge – something that would ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:10-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Providence's Restraint Of Evil Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 15, 2011

Let us look at the end result of those that refuse to hear God's instruction, and do not heed His rebuke concerning the holy state of matrimony. God has foreordained that sin should be its own worst enemy.

PROVERBS 5: 21-23 PROVIDENCE'S RESTRAINT OF EVIL In chapter 5 we have viewed the deadly enticements of sin (5:1-14) and then the happiness provided by keeping the marriage bonds tight and uncorrupted (5:15-20; Heb. 13:4). This should motivate us to avoid adultery and esteem our marriage. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 5:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

One Last Chance Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 8, 2013

God through Pilate gives Israel one last chance before consigning the nation to perpetual judgment. Their abject rejection meant the loss of the nation ethnically and opened the door to all who will believe to become God's chosen people.

One Last Chance John 19:8–16 Introduction Last week we saw Pilate pronounce three times that he found no guilt in Jesus and tried to get Jesus released. First he tried to get the crowd to choose Barabbas. Then he tried the sympathy approach by having Jesus beaten up a bit and mocked by ...read more

Scripture: John 19:8-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Business Partners For Success...in Time And Eternity!

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Nov 16, 2013

With the Holy Spirit as our Senior Partner in the Holy Covenant ratified by the Precious Blood of Christ we have entered into an eternal partnership that daily loads us with benefits and anticipates an eternal bonus!

We are all familiar with the well known benediction: The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Ghost, be with you all. Amen. 2 Corinthians 13:14 KJV According to Strong's the word communion is taken from the Greek: koinonia meaning: partnership, that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:14

Denomination: Pentecostal