Sermons on The Paradox:

Soteriology: 3 Views Of The Atonement

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2021

There is a savior for forgiveness. There is a way out of the wilderness.

There is a savior for forgiveness. There is a way out of the wilderness. This is a journey that can be made, pain after pain, event after event, joy and sorrow, peace and unsettled, despair and ecstasy, knowledge after knowledge, humbled into pieces, reception of Christ Jesus, and reconnection born ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:25-26

Denomination: Salvation Army

Seeing The Invisible Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 30, 2021

One has not really begun to live until he begins to look, not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen, for these alone are the things that last forever.

A young sportsman just back from a hunting trip in India was criticizing the efforts of the missionaries there. He said that in all the months he was there he never saw any good they were doing. It was all a useless waste of money and effort. A returned missionary overheard him and asked him a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-18

Old Dogs And New Tricks Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 2, 2021

Shallowness always leads to folly, but depth, when it is directed by wisdom, will lead to a life pleasing to God and appealing to man. Very seldom is a truly wise man proud. He is humbled because he knows so well how little he really knows.

Proverbs by their very nature are often paradoxical, and they often seem to contradict one another. They only do so, however, if we take them as absolutes which are true in every case. If we take them as stating a truth of a segment of reality, and not all of reality, we will see there are ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:5-6

Good Friday - Remember Me

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Apr 3, 2021

One criminal mocks. The other asks for Jesus to remember Him. Two responses that are still the heart posture of much of humanity.

Good Friday 2021 Jesus died…for you! Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 04-02–2021 Three Crosses Behind me on the wall of our sanctuary, there are three crosses. These crosses are precious to our church because they are made out of the wood from the the old church building. But ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-34, Luke 23:39-42

Denomination: Baptist

Wounded Warrior? Leaving My Hurt Behind?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 15, 2021

Woe is my hurt! We must overcome wounded spirits and broken hearts. God help us not trip on stumbling stones.

WOUNDED WARRIOR? LEAVING MY HURT BEHIND? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (2 part) Jeremiah 10:19 Woe is me for my hurt! My wound is grievous: but I said, Truly this is a grief, and I must bear it. Could we be hopelessly wounded? Do we pick scabs? Is our hurt and wound ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 10:19, Matthew 24:10, 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Seek The Lord And His Strength: A Call To Persistent Faith Psalm 105:4 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 23, 2024

Psalm 105:4 calls us to seek the Lord and His strength continually. This Psalm is a reminder of God's faithfulness and the importance of persistently pursuing Him in our lives.

Seek the Lord and His Strength: A Call to Persistent Faith Psalm 105:4 (NLT) - "Search for the LORD and for his strength; continually seek him." Introduction Today, we delve into Psalm 105:4, a verse that calls us to seek the Lord and His strength continually. This Psalm is a reminder of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 105:4, Jeremiah 29:13, Isaiah 40:31, 1 Chronicles 16:11, Romans 12:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Lion Of Judah, Has Conquered

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Oct 26, 2024

Throughout history, many have sought to rule the world, but only Jesus—the Lion of Judah and Lamb of God—has triumphed. In Revelation 5, His victory unveils God’s perfect plan for redemption and ultimate reign.

The Lion of Judah, Has Conquered Revelation 5:15 Introduction The book of Revelation pulls back the curtain on spiritual realities, revealing Christ’s ultimate victory over sin, death, and all evil. In Revelation 5, we encounter a moment of tension and anticipation. God holds a sealed scroll ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-5, Ezekiel 2:9-10, Luke 10:18, Revelation 12:3-4, 2 Corinthians 4:4, Isaiah 6:8, Genesis 49:9-10, Philippians 2:8-10, John 1:29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Divine Love As Leadership: Christ The King's Radical Model For Contemporary Times Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Nov 20, 2024

Christ's reign differs from all others; it represents an inverted hierarchy that places the weak before the strong and the last before the first.

Divine Love as Leadership: Christ the King's Radical Model for Contemporary Times Intro: Christ's reign differs from all others; it represents an inverted hierarchy that places the weak before the strong and the last before the first. Scripture: Daniel 7:13-14, Revelation 1:5-8, ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:13-14, Revelation 1:5-8, John 18:33-37

Denomination: Other

How Do You Overcome False Teachers In A Movement?

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Feb 24, 2024

Every church movement, every denomination has false teachers that they have to deal with. As Jesus taught, the wheat and the tares are growing together. Ravenous wolves, he predicted would rush into the flock.

"But there were also false prophets among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you. They will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the sovereign Lord who bought them—bringing swift destruction on themselves." -2 Peter 2:1 Every church movement, every ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:17-21, 2 Peter 2:1, Proverbs 6:19

Denomination: Salvation Army

It Is A Duty To Be Joyful Always

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Feb 2, 2023

You will note that Paul does not write that believers are to be joyful often or frequently. He says it plainly that we are to be joyful always. This means we are to be perpetually joyful, and anything we are to be ever doing becomes a duty.

You will note that Paul does not write that believers are to be joyful often or frequently. He says it plainly that we are to be joyful always. This means we are to be perpetually joyful, and anything we are to be ever doing becomes a duty. There is to be no time in our lives where we have the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16

Myth 6: Believe In Yourself Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jul 26, 2023

Like all of the myths we have talked about in this series, there is a bit of truth in the saying - and it is often spoken from great intentions.

- Myths Some Christians Believe - Believe In Yourself Introduction Myths Some Christians Believe that we have talked about in this series: God Won’t Give Me More Than I Can Handle. God Just Wants Me to Be Happy. I Could Never Forgive that Person. Follow Your Heart. “God Really Doesn’t Care”. ...read more

Scripture: James 4:10, Proverbs 14:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Peace Warriors

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Oct 14, 2023

We don’t HAVE bows and arrows; we ARE bows and arrows in the hand of God.

Probably the only part of the book of Zechariah that the average Christian would recognize is the beginning of the passage that is almost always read today, in the context of Palm Sunday, when Jesus enters Jerusalem for the last time, sending his disciples into Jerusalem to pick up a donkey in ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 9:9-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Parable Of The Workers In The Vineyard PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Explore and understand God's boundless generosity, grace, and unexpected provision, as illustrated in the parable of the workers in the vineyard.

Good morning, church family! Today, we are diving headfirst into the depths of God’s boundless generosity, his unfathomable grace, and his unexpected provision. There’s a quote by Charles Spurgeon that I think perfectly encompasses our topic today. He said, "That truth is that it is beyond the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Topics: God's Provision

The Atonement Cover - Throne Or Footstool? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Explore the deeper meaning and significance of the Atonement Cover or Mercy Seat, and its connection to God's throne and dwelling place, and what these concepts mean for believers today.

Good morning, church family. Today we're going to dive deep into some fascinating passages of Scripture and explore a somewhat enigmatic concept - the Atonement Cover, or as it's also known, the Mercy Seat. Now, you may be thinking, "Wait a minute, isn't that just a piece of furniture from the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 66:1, Acts 7:48-49

Topics: Earthly Patterns, Heavenly Realities

Fighting The Good Fight PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

This sermon encourages us to understand and engage in the spiritual battle of faith, recognizing its necessity and the eternal rewards it brings.

Good morning, family. We gather here today with open hearts and minds, ready to dive into the wisdom of God's word. Today, we're going to wrestle with a passage from 1 Timothy, chapter 6, verse 12. It reads, "Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:12

Topics: Fight