Sermons on The Law Is Good:

Gift Giver

Contributed by Stephen Boldin on Feb 20, 2007

The church needs to understand what are the gifts, who is the Giver, and how the church fits into this

Gift Giver Ephesians 4:7-12 "No local congregation will be what it should be, what Jesus prayed that it would be, what the Holy Spirit gifted it and empowered it to be, until it understands spiritual gifts." John Mac Arthur Contributed by: Brian La Croix 1. The giving of spiritual gifts ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Weeps Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 21, 2007

This picture, much less this statement, surprises a lot of people. Some people think a deity ought to behave differently. Gods, so the popular image goes, sit far off, throw lightning bolts, or send angels. What kind of god would get so close to his su

Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Jesus Wept John 11:25-27; 33-36 Just two little words. In fact it’s the shortest verse in the Bible. That alone gets our attention. Just two little words. But it’s not just the brevity of the statement that gets ...read more

Scripture: John 11:35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Called To A Rewardless Mission

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 21, 2007

God’s call to service may not bring what the world calls success. Remaining faithful to God’s call and to His Word is true success.

ISAIAH 6:8-13 CALLED TO A REWARDLESS MISSION [John 12:37-43] The prophet knew that the entire nation needed the same kind of awareness of God and cleansing of sin he had just received. So he responded that he would willingly serve the Lord. Isaiah the prophet volunteered himself to be God’s ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

Like Father Like Son Series

Contributed by David Welch on Sep 20, 2007

First of a series on the characteristics of God as our father.  This message deals with likeness and the passing on of His DNA to believers.

“Kingdom Kids” Part 1 Introduction Since Father’s Day is coming up in four weeks I thought we would take a short break from 1 John to further explore the wonder of God as our father. Fathers play a vital role in any society. Since we explored the passage in 1 John about being children of God and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:3-7

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

A House For Everyone

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Sep 22, 2007

God says to make His house a house of prayer for all people but we pick and choose who is welcome in God’s house. That should not be!

We’ve all entertained in our homes at one time or another. We’ve had somebody drop by or invited someone for lunch or dinner. Maybe we’ve had people over for a weekend or longer. How do we treat visitors to our homes? We treat them pretty well don’t we? We try our best to make them feel at ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 56:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Missing God's Opportunities

Contributed by Matthew Morine on Sep 25, 2007

Ever wonder "what if?" In God’s timing, he has placed opportunities before us. It is up to us to seize the blessing, before it is too late.

MISSING GOD’S OPPORTUNITIES TEXT: NUMBERS 14:6-11 THEME: SEIZE THE OPPORTUNITY BEFORE YOU. His name was David and he was the first Christian I ever really met. We became friends because his talk about God and Jesus fascinated me. We talked almost every day because we both had a break ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:1-45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"No Judgment Allowed"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 28, 2007

A sermon on how to reach a culture which looks at Truth as Relative.

Romans 2:1-4 “Judgment Not Allowed” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor, Grace UMC, Soddy Daisy, TN To my brothers and sisters from Grace…I know I used this same illustration this morning, so please bear with me… Members of a Christian theatre troupe spent $90,440 on a full-page advertisement in USA ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-4

Denomination: United Methodist

Words Have Power - Job Chapter Nineteen Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Oct 4, 2007

This is a study into Job chapter nineteen.

Jewels From Job Job – Chapter #19 This chapter could be outlined: 1. Wronged by comforters. (verses 1-4) 2. Wronged by God. (verses 5-13) 3. Wronged by family and friends. (verses 14-22) 4. Right with God. (verses 23-27) 1 Then Job answered and said: 2 "How long will you torment my soul, ...read more

Scripture: Job 19:1-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

There Will Be Some Changes Made

Contributed by Chris Layton on Oct 6, 2007

This sermon talks of all the changes that Jesus brings to our lives. from Salvation to the change at the rapture.

We are certainly living in a changing world. There is only one human thing that is certain in this old world – the fact that things will change. There is nothing as certain as change itself. We don’t know what changes are coming – but we are sure they will come. 1. Places Change: The old dusty ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:51-52

Denomination: Baptist

The Role Of The Family

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Oct 14, 2007

This sermon examines the role of the family.

Title: The Role of the Family Text: Genesis 2:18-24 Date: 10/14/2007 Location: Sulphur Spring Baptist Church Introduction: Some people today are arguing that the Traditional (Nuclear) family of a Father, Mother, and children has outlived its usefulness. That it is no longer relevant in our ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-24

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Worship? Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Oct 14, 2007

This is the first in a series of messages in conjunction with Dwayne Moore’s "Thirty Days of Praise"

“What Is Worship” - #1 John 4:7-24 * Please take you Bibles and turn with me to John 4. In just a moment we’ll read verses 7-24. * I read a story this week of a little boy whose parents were avid sports fans. They didn’t miss a game. On the other hand, they went to church services only ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:7-30

Denomination: Baptist

Life And Death Principles Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Oct 17, 2007

Exposition of Acts 7:54-8:4 regarding the martyrdom of Stephen and its application toward suffering believers

Text: Acts 7:54-8:4, Title: Life and Death Principles, Date/Place: NRBC, 10/21/07, AM A. Opening illustration: the story of Andrew Rivet from Piper’s sermon B. Background to passage: Stephen has just concluded his defense of himself with a blazing rebuke of the established religious authority. In ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Poor In Spirit Series

Contributed by Mike Parry on Oct 17, 2007

A message looking at the first Beatitude: "Blessed are the poor in spirit..." This series also served to introduce the launch of Celebrate Recovery.

“Poor in Spirit” The Words of Jesus – The Beatitudes FCC – October 7, 2007 Text: Matthew 5: 3 Introduction: Today we are continuing a new sermon series on The Beatitudes. This was the first recorded sermon of Jesus and He taught about attitudes for the Kingdom. Jesus took His followers up a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Baptist

Baptism

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Oct 20, 2007

This sermon addresses the elements of baptism as well as why we perform this sacrament.

Introduction A Baptist congregation installed a new full immersion baptistery in the sanctuary as part of an extensive remodeling project. But the county building inspector wouldn’t okay its’ installation. “I can’t,” he said, “unless it has a separate septic tank.” The trusties couldn’t ...read more

Scripture: Acts 22:12-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Who You'll Find In Heaven

Contributed by Brian Vickers on Oct 22, 2007

A Sermon describing attributes of people we’ll meet when we get to heaven.

Who You’ll Find in Heaven Hebrews 11:8-16 A minister dies and is waiting in line at the Pearly Gates. Ahead of him is a man who’s dressed in sunglasses, a loud shirt, leather jacket and jeans. Saint Peter turns to the first man and asks, "Who are you, so that I may know whether or not to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God