Sermons on The Gate Of Sodom:

The Watchful Church-Part 2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 14, 2003

Part 2 of a 3-part sermon. Jesus rebuked the church in Sardis for maintaining a mere semblance of life in Christ. The church of God must exhibit a vitality inherent to life in Christ. What does a watchful church exhibit? The Watchful church exhibits...

THE WATCHFUL CHURCH-II—Revelation 3:1-6 Jesus rebuked the church in Sardis for maintaining a mere semblance of life in Christ. The church of God must exhibit the vitality inherent to life in Christ. The church of God must exhibit more than a semblance of life in Christ. How does a church exhibit ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

0806 Trinity Vi: Bathing, Eating, And Slavery Series

Contributed by Mark Woolsey on Mar 9, 2005

We are all slaves, but where you bathe and what you eat tell whose slave you are. There is a slavery that gives the appearance of freedom, and a freedom that only comes in slavery.

Sermon: Bathing, Eating, and Slavery Where: Arbor House When: Sunday, July 25, 2004 Occasion: Trinity VI Text: Ro 6:19-23, Mark 8:1-9 Who: Mark Woolsey I. Intro We are all slaves, but where you bathe and what you eat tell whose slave you are. There is a slavery that gives the appearance of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:19-23

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Supreme Judge Is Worthy Of Worship

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Jan 26, 2006

God is the Judge of all judges. Here’s why...

“O our God, will you not judge them? For we have no power to face this vast army that is attacking us. We do not know what to do, but our eyes are upon you" (NIV). Unlike in America, here in Asia the verdict in court is decided by the judge, not by the jury. But our judges have limited power to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:12

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiveness

Contributed by Sang Kwon on May 11, 2002

Meaning of forgiveness

Forgiveness The United States of America is retaliating on Afghanistan where, according to their sources, Osama Bin Laden is in hiding. George W. Bush had said that acts of terrorism would not be tolerated and would lead to retaliation. They did choose to retaliate as they are currently undergoing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:13-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Wrath Of God Series

Contributed by Jeff Mims on Feb 14, 2002

Some people cannot reconcile God’s judgment and wrath with the Christian gospel of love, mercy, and grace. Nevertheless, Scripture makes clear that justice, wrath, and judgment are as much divine attributes as are love mercy, and grace.

The Wrath of God Romans 1:19-21 Some people cannot reconcile God’s judgment and wrath with the Christian gospel of love, mercy, and grace. Nevertheless, Scripture makes clear that justice, wrath, and judgment are as much divine attributes as are love mercy, and grace. The prophets...the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Salty?

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 12, 2001

Why did Jesus call Christians the salt of the earth?

INTRODUCTION READ THE VERSE! Salt, why did Jesus call these disciples the salt of the world. (Talk about salt in the shaker) First of all, Jesus tells His disciples the way that they should be when he started them out with the beatitudes, then, He tells them of the relationship of the citizens ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"The Freewill Of Man"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Apr 1, 2005

Please use your freewill to read this message on the freewill of man! It will be helpful...

The Free Will of Man From the beginning of time, God had a plan. His plan was that he would create a being that could either choose or not choose him. God wanted romance, not slavery. There are those who deny the very idea that God would create man with a freewill. God is a sovereign God. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

“god Loves Us Inspite Our Humanity”

Contributed by George Crumbly on Apr 16, 2012

To show that despite our shortcomings, our failures, our disobedience, our circumstances and situations, God still loves man.

“God Loves Us Inspite Our Humanity” Turn to Hosea 11: verses 1-11 “When Israel was a child, I loved him, and out of Egypt I called my son. But the more they were called, the more they went away from me. They sacrificed to the Baals and they burned incense to images. It was I who ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 11:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Call Forwarding

Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 10, 2013

This chapter of The Story covers Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. I chose to focus on Abraham, pointing out that he influences generations after him by his faith.

1. The Story -- an overview of God's story -- last week in the "Book of Beginnings" we looked at Creation to Noah a. God Creates b. God Re-Creates 2. This Week -- Abraham -- Isaac -- Jacob 3. A Nailed Down Faith An 84 year old grandmother fiercely maintained her independence and lived alone in the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Rough Way To Maturity Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 15, 2011

God leads us through stages; for some, the stages are smooth, for others, rough. It depends upon our disposition.

The Rough Way to Maturity (Hosea 11) 1. You know you are getting old when: • You hear your favorite song on an elevator. • You watch the Weather Channel. • You don't know what time Taco Bell closes anymore. • You try to straighten out the wrinkles in your socks and ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 11:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Spiritual Warfare

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 18, 2010

A look at putting on the armor of God.

Introduction: A B Every believer is a worshiper & warrior - - - saint & soldier - - -in the faith & in the fight. 1 Fighting from a position of victory, power, strength. 2 We are the best equipped warriors on the ground. a Belt of truth b Breastplate of Righteousness c Shoes of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

God Loves Israel Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Sep 13, 2010

God loves Israel but only a remnant will be saved!

Please open your Bibles to the Letter to the Romans. We continue our study of this wonderful letter to the church in Rome 2000 years ago. This letter is very much applicable to us today here in America. Read along with me the opening passage, Romans 1:1-7……. And so we can note that the letter is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Be An Effective Influence

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Oct 6, 2010

Jesus commands that his followers have an effective influence on their worlds.

How to Be an Effective Influence Matthew 5:13-16 INTRODUCTION A. John Donne said: “No man is an island.” B. Andrew Murray’s holy and pure life was reflected in his children and grandchildren. Said of him, “Five of his six sons became ministers of the gospel and four of his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Studies In The Minor Prophets Zephaniah Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Jan 10, 2010

In our survey of "The Minor Prophets" we now come to the first of three prophets who preached to Judah alone, following the downfall of the northern kingdom of Israel

"STUDIES IN THE MINOR PROPHETS" Zephaniah - Through Judgment To Blessing (1:1-3:20) INTRODUCTION 1. In our survey of "The Minor Prophets" we now come to the first of three prophets who preached to Judah alone, following the downfall of the northern kingdom of Israel 2. The ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Can I Be Honest To God?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 6, 2009

A look at the invitation (and the need) for us to be bold and honest in our talking with God.

Is it ok to question God? - The presumption is usually that the answer is “no.” - Just sit down and shut up. Just take it. - When you hear people pray, a lot of the praying is very rote and formulaic. It’s pretty rare that you’ll hear someone really bearing their heart to God. It’s even ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:16-33

Denomination: Baptist