Sermons on the cosmic courtroom: showing 391-405 of 3,984

The First Church Of The Hatfields And Mccoys Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 18, 2019

In the church at Corinth they were feudin’ and fightin’, stewin’ and suein’. So much so that Paul wrote a letter telling the congregation how to deal with their “family feud”. What do you say to the first church of the Hatfields and McCoys?

THE FIRST CHURCH OF THE HATFIELDS AND McCOYS 1 CORINTHIANS 1:10-2:5 Introduction: You remember the Hatfields and McCoys don’t you? In 2002 they went back to a Pikeville, KY courtroom. This time it was to settle a dispute over a cemetery plot and property rights. Some “feudin” seems to never ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Queen Corinth And Her Court Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 19, 2019

? It concerns division in the church with regards to litigation. Jesus said the world will know we are His disciples by love not lawsuits! Here’s yet another problem Paul encounters.

QUEEN CORINTH AND HER COURT I CORINTHIANS 6:1-11 INTRODUCTION: This passage really has nothing to do with a beauty pageant. If it did you would be wondering how such “ugly” got to the throne! Then what’s it all about? It concerns division in the church with regards to litigation. Jesus said ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The (How To) Of True Potential

Contributed by Steven Spillman on Apr 23, 2008

It is the “how-to” side of understanding true potential and our real purpose in life.

1. The Universe is no Accident “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” Genesis 1:1 We have to approach this whole idea of purpose and true potential from a perspective that such things as purpose and truth exist in the universe. If the universe and everything in it is nothing ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ready - Or Not? #3 Series

Contributed by Michael B. Perrott on Dec 10, 2008

A SERMON FOR THE THIRD SUNDAY IN ADVENT - Continuing with our preparations to welcome Jesus afresh at Christmas

John 1:6-8; 19-28 ‘Ready – or Not? #3’ I may share with many of you a love of pictures – of looking at, and perhaps making paintings, drawings and photographs. And while I admire, and have often tried to emulate, the composition, colour and depth achieved by the greatest artists (whoever we may ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Don't Let Your Guard Down

Contributed by William Davis on Nov 26, 2012

This lets the people know even though the road may get tough don't give up. Don't let down the guard you have because the battle isn't over yet

Looking verse 10 it is telling us that by us being human our powers compare nothing to God’s, and we need the strength of God’s might that God gives us through prayer because it tells us that in verse 18. People wonder why us people of the flesh don’t have the same powers as God ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On Star-Crossed Lovers

Contributed by William Meakin on Sep 14, 2024

Star-crossed lovers are defined as two people who are in love but unable to be together, often as a result of fate.

Ryan Bingham, an American singer-songwriter and guitarist once remarked: “Make no mistake, your relationships are the heaviest components in your life. All those negotiations and arguments and secrets, the compromises. The slower we move the faster we die. Make no mistake, moving is living. Some ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4, Psalm 8:3-4, Deuteronomy 4:19, Daniel 12:3

Eucharist And Eschaton Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 22, 2009

The holy communion is a foretaste of the heavenly banquet with the Lamb.

March 23, 2009 Sacramentum Caritatis Death and suffering and lamentation were never God’s intention for the world He loved into existence. Our human pride and rebellion brought these ills into the world, and by the grace of God they are doomed to be extinguished from human existence–even from ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 65:17-21

Denomination: Catholic

It Isn't That Bad!

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jun 30, 2008

This message details three facts. 1) We live in a world of evil, 2) We can receive salvation through Jesus Christ, and 3) The steps involved in changing. Full text / audio / and communion message will be found at www.sermonlist.com

How many times in your life have you heard people say that nobody is going to tell them what to do? Many people have this false assumption that they are in control of their lives and they do just fine in the management of how they live. I say that is a false assumption, because every human is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-5

Denomination: *other

Legal Counsel For Christians Series

Contributed by Boomer Phillips on Aug 4, 2023

Jesus provides counsel on domestic disputes, sex crimes, adultery and divorce; and He even says something that can be applied to swearing on the Bible in a court of law. Jesus, being part of the court of heaven, knows about legal matters!

I have entitled our message for this morning, “Legal Counsel for Christians.” You may not realize it, but the Bible is full of courtroom imagery. The most noteworthy example is the great white throne of judgement seen in the book of Revelation (20:11-15). Did you know that Jesus will be there ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

Starting Over

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Jan 28, 2003

new years sermon. I got the points from Rick Stacy. Who knows who he stole it from.

Starting Over, Luke 4:16-21 Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ 12-29-2002 A woman opened the door of a building and was about to step outside when she heard a voice saying, "Don’t take that next step or you’ll regret it." She paused and a brick came crashing to the pavement right ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Baptize Infants

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on May 12, 2004

Why do we baptize infants? A look at the New Testament, Old Testament, and church history.

Genesis 17:9-13 9 Then God said to Abraham, "As for you, you must keep my covenant, you and your descendants after you for the generations to come. 10 This is my covenant with you and your descendants after you, the covenant you are to keep: Every male among you shall be circumcised. 11 You are to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:13-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Uncovering The Lie: Face To Face With The Enemy Within" Series

Contributed by Keith Manry on Mar 11, 2003

The language of sin and evil are a lost language in society and even in the church today. In an attempt to build people up we neglect our responsibility to speak the truth about the nature of these two words which the Biblical writers found extremely impo

In 1960, Israeli undercover agents orchestrated the daring kidnapping of one of the worst of the Holocaust’s masterminds, Adolf Eichmann. After capturing him in his South American hideout, they transported him to Israel to stand trial. There, prosecutors called a string of former concentration camp ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10, Romans 5:12

Denomination: Methodist

Anticipation And Preparation

Contributed by Jim Drake on Apr 2, 2007

Today, we can base our present hope of salvation on the fact that we need a Savior, God provides testimony for the Savior we need, and He has provided Christ as our Savior.

1. The first principle concerning our present hope of salvation is the problem of man (2:17) 2. The second principle concerning our present hope of salvation is the preparation by the messenger (3:1a) 3. The third principle concerning our present hope of salvation is the promise of the Master ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Is A Witness? Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jan 13, 2009

What does it mean to be a witness for Christ?

Sermon Brief Date Written: December 1, 2008 Date Preached: December 3, 2008 Where Preached: OPBC (Wed PM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Study of John’s Letters Sermon Title: What Is A Witness? Sermon Text: 1 John 1:1-4 1 That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

I Can, I Did, And So Can You!

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jan 25, 2013

Oh Victory in Jesus, my Savior forever! You see, a lot of people know the words to that song, but where’s the Victory, very few are experiencing the Victory in their lives! It is way past time that we took back, what the enemy has stolen from us, from all

I Can, I Did, and So Can You As I set back, reflecting on what I was going to talk about this week, I was thinking, in the past few months we have seen 4 Americans murdered in Ben Gazzi, One of the most damaging hurricanes on record and as a result, homeless families by the thousands. Innocent ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational