Sermons on The Sheep And The Goats:

Samson: Avoiding A Legacy Of Shame Series

Contributed by Mike Quinn on Jan 18, 2006

The story of Samson. He appeared to have such potential, and God DID use him, but he is primarily remembered for his sin.

Samson: Avoiding a legacy of shame (Judges 13-16) Part two Intro – potential – 12 Judges 1375 – 1050; Nazarite – Hair, alcohol, dead bodies; miracle birth; Judg 21:25 In those days Israel had no king; everyone did as he saw fit. NIV Judg 13:1-5 13:1 Again the Israelites did evil in the eyes ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Parable Of The Prodigal Son (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Aug 13, 2009

Grace is fair, but it’s not deserved.

[To receive free, weekly sermons by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com] THE CHARACTERS Now the tax collectors and “sinners” were all gathering around to hear him. But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law muttered, “This man welcomes sinners and eats with them” (Luke 15:1-2). There ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Outstretched Arms

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 30, 2009

Christ’s suffering & cost to secure for us the free gift of salvation.

James A. Harnish (Tampa, Florida), in his 1993 Easter sermon, tells the story of a little boy who was not exactly happy about going to church on Easter Sunday morning. His new shoes were too tight, his tie pinched his neck and the weather was just too beautiful to be cooped up inside ... As he ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2

Denomination: Baptist

God's Love Language Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Feb 2, 2009

How do we express love to God?

God’s Love Language February 1, 2009 Rules and Relationship John 14:15-24 Review You are not “saved” by behaving, but by believing You are not given the Spirit and the gifts of the Spirit because you behave well, but because you Believer in Jesus. You are Free from the Law! Don’t use your ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-24

Denomination: *other

Cities Of Refuge

Contributed by John Gerald on Aug 27, 2004

Christ is our refuge!

Cities of Refuge Rev. John W. Gerald 8/29/04 I. The Law of the Cities of Refuge Numbers 35:25 And the congregation shall deliver the slayer out of the hand of the revenger of blood, and the congregation shall restore him to the city of his refuge, whither he was fled: and he shall abide in it ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 35:25-32

Denomination: Methodist

Handling Fears Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jun 28, 2011

We handle fear by affirming God is in control, with prayer, and obedience!

In our text today, there are 3 main questions we will ask: 1. Do things happen by chance? 2. Is it alright to have fears? 3. Can we question God? Many of us go through life either having these questions unanswered or we don’t think about the importance of the answers to these questions. Knowing the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God’s Grace Seen By Unconditional Love

Contributed by Bill Naugle on Jul 3, 2011

Luke 15:11-32 Jesus spoke this parable and probably was referring to our Heavenly Father. The Father is the main character in this parable. This Parable demonstrates the unconditional Love of the Father.

Luk 15:11 Then He said: "A certain man had two sons. Jesus spoke this parable and probably was referring to our Heavenly Father. The Father is the main character in this parable. This Parable demonstrates the unconditional Love of the Father. Luk 15:12 "And the younger of them said to [his] ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

The Blood Of Christ

Contributed by Robert Glass on Sep 30, 2011

What If The Blood Of Christ had not been shed for our sins?

The Blood Of Christ Robert A. Glass What more precious thing could there ever be than The Blood of Christ? Shed for remission of our sins. (Mt 26:28) For this is my blood of the new testament, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Wants To Make You Rich! Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Feb 3, 2012

God supplies all our needs, but He wants to give us abundantly more. That eternal wealth is offered to us all. Will we receive it?

Philippians 4 Thanks for Their Gifts 15 Moreover, as you Philippians know, in the early days of your acquaintance with the gospel, when I set out from Macedonia, not one church shared with me in the matter of giving and receiving, except you only; 16 for even when I was in Thessalonica, you sent ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:18-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Result Of Worship Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Nov 1, 2015

Worship is bowing down our lives before Jesus. This bowing of our lives before Him should make us like Him. Find out how.

Intro: We learned a few weeks ago that the chief business of the church is to worship God. I want to remind you that the main words used to speak of worship in the New and Old Testaments carry the idea of bowing down. Our lives as individuals and as a whole as a church body are to be bowed down ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus The Lamb Of God Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on May 4, 2014

Looking at the Lamb of God ... Jesus

Text: “Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world” (John 1:29). Scripture Reading: John 1:29 – 42 Introduction The gospel of John differs from the Synoptics in several ways. It was written later, about AD 85, and is more of an interpretation of ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-42

Denomination: Baptist

Easter 2011, Part 3

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Apr 17, 2011

What is the price of a human being? Do we fully comprehend the cost that Jesus paid when suffering for our sins? We must; else His death is empty and without meaning.

Easter, Part 3 Matthew 27:22-31 Introduction - This morning we continue our 5 week mini-series on the Easter season - Over the past two weeks we’ve discussed the triumphant entry -- Understanding the response of a crowd who needed a Savior - And we’ve also covered the Lord’s Supper, final team ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:22-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Millennium In Focus Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 13, 2012

Many portions of the Bible discuss a literal Millennial reign of the Messiah on the earth; because it is so interwoven and connected to other teachings, we can consider the Millennium an important point of our faith.

The Millennium in Focus (topical) 1. Futurist Thomas Frey blogs, “People are seriously worried. I’ve been in a number of conversations recently where people are very worried about our coming era of automation where fewer and fewer jobs will be left for people to do. A few months ago I ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Right Relationship With God

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 31, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have the right relationship with GOD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the right relationship with GOD. IV. TEXT: John 20:17 (Amplified Bible) Jesus said to her, Do not cling to Me [do no

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have the right relationship with GOD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the right relationship with GOD. IV. TEXT: John 20:17 (Amplified Bible) Jesus said to her, Do not cling to Me [do not hold Me], for I have not yet ascended to the Father. But ...read more

Scripture: John 20:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

An Irritating Ministry Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Feb 9, 2011

Jesus had an irritating ministry to the Pharisees. He irritated them to no end. He didn't fit their ideas of a Messiah.

The disciples of John and of the Pharisees were fasting. Then they came and said to Him, "Why do the disciples of John and of the Pharisees fast, but Your disciples do not fast?" And Jesus said to them, "Can the friends of the bridegroom fast while the bridegroom is with them? (No!) As long as ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:18-22

Denomination: Baptist