Sermons on The Offence Of The Cross:

Thanksgiving: 4 Top Reasons To Give The “thanks” To God!

Contributed by Herbert Armstrong Bosantog on Nov 18, 2012

What more if we RECEIVE the GREATEST GIFT of ALL? It is a GIFT that the world can never provide! But before you RECEIVE this GIFT, are you WILLING to PAY the PRICE? It’s up to you! The PRICE is FREE! Absolutely, no hidden strings attached! Yes! It is PAID

Intro: When you RECEIVE a GIFT, what’s next? I mean, what are you going to do? ILLUST: I remember the chorus of the song, “The Gift” by Collin Ray: “All I WANT is to HOLD YOU FOREVER All I NEED is you MORE EVERYDAY You SAVED my HEART from being BROKEN APART You GAVE your ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: *other

Remarkable Worship

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Apr 20, 2005

What are some characteristics of remarkable worship?

Text: Mark 14: 1-11 Title: Remarkable Worship Introduction Definition of worship Worship is seeing God for who he is and then giving him what he is worth. This woman was remarkable in her worship for several reasons 1. At that time those in power were hostile towards the worship of Jesus. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

You Are Loved!!

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jan 30, 2018

assuring transgender people that they are loved by God

(Transgender Remembrance Day 2004) May the words of my mouth dwell in the soul of your heart. YOU ARE LOVED!! Let me repeat that. . . . YOU ARE LOVED!!! This week marks the sixth anniversary of the Transgender Day of Remembrance Candle Light Vigil in Columbus. All over the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:6-7

Denomination: Episcopal

Jesus - The Door

Contributed by Gbemisola Fafowora on Sep 27, 2020

Jesus is the only one that opens and when He does it cannot be closed.

When God sent His only begotten Son here on earth to save us all. He did it so that we can all come back to Him through His Son Jesus Christ. There was no other way to come back to God except in Jesus and in Jesus the door was opened to His presence again. In Adam the first man the way to God was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:6, Proverbs 8:34, 1 Corinthians 16:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Loving God Will Do

Contributed by Kevin Burden on May 17, 2009

Knowing about God and Knowing Him personally is not the same. Let’s see how this distinction applies when considering some of God’s attributes.

WHAT LOVING GOD WILL DO Romans 13:8-10 “Owe no man anything, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law. 9 For this, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not kill, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness, Thou shalt not covet; and if there be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

God Gave His One And Only Son! (1) Series

Contributed by Herbert Armstrong Bosantog on Nov 18, 2012

It is a GIFT. Given FREE for those who BELIEVE! It is ONLY by FAITH that makes us RIGHTEOUS!

When you RECEIVE a GIFT, what’s next? I mean, what are you going to do? ILLUST: I remember the chorus of the song, “The Gift” by Collin Ray: “All I WANT is to HOLD YOU FOREVER All I NEED is you MORE EVERYDAY You SAVED my HEART from being BROKEN APART You GAVE your LOVE away ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: *other

How Jesus Views The Instigators Of Sin

Contributed by Norris Harris I on Jun 22, 2007

This message deals with the source of stumbling-blocks and the sight of God in dealing with the source.

We Need to Talk! As I stand cradled within the sanctuary of these four walls, I wanted to high light this headline during this period of proclamation. We need to discuss — “How Jesus Views Instigators Of Sin.” The Text I have tagged and targeted for teaching is Luke 17:1-2 (read). In1:1, Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

How Does God Deal With Saints Who Sin?

Contributed by Wesley Byrd on Oct 6, 2013

How marvelous is the grace of God. Eternal Security is a truth that lies at the heart of doctrine. We're not caste out but cleaned up, not cursed but chastened, not rejected but renewed.

HOW DOES GOD DEAL WITH SAINTS WHO SIN? Ps. 51:11 INTRO: In the case of a bride murdered on her wedding day by her ex-lover, the defense tarnished her name, said she invited violence and argued for a lesser charge of 'passion provocation' murder. On Oct. 23, a jury rejected a "crime ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:13

Denomination: Baptist

Stand Up, Stand Up For Jesus Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Oct 31, 2025

Stand Up, Stand Up For Jesus

Galatians 5 v 1 - 12 Stand Up, Stand Up For Jesus The Stand A Stand in Liberty - 1 Stand fast therefore in the liberty A Stand in Loyalty - wherewith Christ hath made us free, and A Stand in Legacy - be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage. Horatius Bonar On merit not my own I stand; ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-12

Denomination: Holiness

Its Not About You

Contributed by James Powell on Dec 30, 2006

A short devotional for a wednesday night service.

1Co 10:31 Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God. 1Co 10:32 Give none offence, neither to the Jews, nor to the Gentiles, nor to the church of God: 1Co 10:33 Even as I please all men in all things, not seeking mine own profit, but the profit of many, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:31-33

Denomination: Holiness

Four Men And Three Modes

Contributed by Martin Holland on Sep 7, 2012

What does it take in each individual Christian to cause him or her to make a difference? Here are four good examples.

Four Men and Three Modes Luke 5:16-26 The scene is in Capernaum about 20 miles from where Jesus performs His first miracle in Cana. By now Jesus had performed six miracles all in this same region near Galilee. See: Luke 5:15 so much more went there a fame abroad of Him… Vs.17 There are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:16-26

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus My Righteousness Series

Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 17, 2008

Salvation through faith in Christ alone

Romans 9:30-33 12/03/04 Israel did not receive salvation even though they pursued righteousness. Why not? Because “they pursued it in exactly the opposite way from that which it is to be found. They pursued it in their own strength, by their own works, by their own merit, and consequently ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:30-33

Denomination: Baptist

Jeremiah’s First Sermon Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Mar 29, 2023

Can you imagine the crowd that Jeremiah was preaching to as a 19-year-old. He is giving this message of harsh judgement to his dad and his dad’s priestly peers, not to mention the king.

Jeremiah was called as a prophet. We read this in Chapter one. He is told to fasten his belt around his garment, that is to say, roll up your sleeves and buckle your seatbelt for a turbulent ride. He is to stand up and speak up for God. As we look at Jeremiah’s first sermon there are a couple of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

In The Lion's Den Series

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 18, 2000

Daniel’s faith was tested again in his refusal to compromise on his worship of God contrasting with the corruption of King Darius’ court.

DANIEL 6 - IN THE LION’S DEN The title to this chapter is symbolic of the situation in which Daniel found himself. Here we have a character study of three types of people, the Good, the Bad and the Indifferent - as symbolised by Daniel, his enemies and King Darius. All three types are met in ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Justified.

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010

Justified. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

justified. Reading: Romans chapter 3 verses 21-31. Joke: There was a man, approaching middle age: • Whose life was comfortable, but he felt an emptiness inside, a longing. • So he decide to join a monastery. The head monk told him that the road ahead would be difficult, • He would have to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-31

Denomination: Brethren