Sermons on The Token Of The Covenant:

Tears

Contributed by Scott Johnson on Sep 28, 2011

Are we able to weep with urgency over our friends, family, and people throughout our neighborhoods who aren't in Christ? Are we willing to repent and change that God may use us to bring all the sheep back home?

Tears (Luke 15:1-10; Phil. 3:17-19) INTRO: I grew up hearing that “real men don’t cry.” Raise your hands if you’ve ever hear that? We are told it shows weakness – makes you look kind of lame…so society often tells us. Now, I have to tell you, I’m a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:17-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Crimson Tide

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Oct 3, 2011

Forgiveness of Sin

“The Crimson Tide” Isaiah 1:16-20 Scripture Reading Isaiah 1:18 “Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.” I. The Call from the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

"Be Prepared - Not Scared!"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Oct 5, 2011

Evidence for no pre-trib rapture. Scriptural Evidence for Second Coming after the tribulation.

“Be Prepared – not Scared!” October 9, 2011 Genesis 6:11-22 “Now the earth was corrupt in God’s sight and was full of violence. God saw how corrupt the earth had become, for all the people on earth had corrupted their ways. So God said to Noah, “I am going ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:11-22

Denomination: Holiness

Flee From Idolatry Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 23, 2011

In today's lesson we learn that Christians are prohibited from practicing idolatry.

Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is the issue of Christian liberty. Let’s learn about this in a message I am calling, “Flee from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:14-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Royal Wedding

Contributed by Jay Mccluskey on Dec 30, 2011

This is a narrative sermon that tells the story of Ruth and Boaz.

A ROYAL WEDDING Mother’s Day is typically a time to emphasize and celebrate not just motherhood, but home and family. And the surrounding weeks are also popular seasons for weddings. With the storms of last week, the Royal Wedding of William and Kate did not get as much local attention ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Runaway Who Ran Into God Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 7, 2012

1. Not trusting God multiplies our troubles (1-6). 2. The Lord seeks us when we stray (6-7). 3. helps us put first things first (7-9). 4. wants to hear about your hurts (10-11). 5. wants to see the fruit of our faith (13-16).

Old Testament Encounters with Christ Part 7: The Runaway Who Ran into God Genesis 16:1-16 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Jan. 4, 2012 *Have you ever felt like running away? -- Oh yeah. Some of us may have felt like it today! *I still remember running away in the first grade. I ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

7 Ways Of Demonstrating The Love Of God In Our Lives

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jan 20, 2012

1.PRECEPTS 2.PRAYER 3.PRAISE 4.PERSECUTION 5.PRESENTS 6.PHILANTHROPY 7.PROCLAMATION

7 WAYS OF DEMONSTRATING THE LOVE OF GOD IN OUR LIVES OUTLINE 1.PRECEPTS 2.PRAYER 3.PRAISE 4.PERSECUTION 5.PRESENTS 6.PHILANTHROPY 7.PROCLAMATION THE MESSAGE 7 WAYS OF DEMONSTRATING THE LOVE OF GOD IN OUR LIVES 1.PRECEPTS We demonstrate the love of God by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:36-40

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Baptism Says-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 23, 2012

1 of 2. John’s public baptism revealed/secured Jesus’ significance. This is a springboard to understanding Christian public baptism. But What does baptism reveal? Baptism says that...

WHAT BAPTISM SAYS-I—Luke 3:21-23 Significance of Baptism Attention: Ralph goes to visit his grandmother & brings his friend , George with him. While Ralph talking to his grandmother, Jim starts eating the peanuts on the coffee table, & finishes them off. As they’re leaving, George says to his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

A Snap Shot Of Calvary Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Feb 11, 2012

What a beautiful picture of the love between God the Father and God the Son.

Intro: 1. In World magazine, interviewer Larry King said: "Faith is a wonderful thing. I envy people who have it. I just can't make the leap.I remember as a kid, my father died when I was young, and that was unexplainable to me. The God of the Old Testament, I didn't like things he did. "Abraham, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Forget To Remember Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 22, 2011

In this sermon, we notice that Peter encourages his readers to remember to be grounded in the truth, to remember that many of the writers of Scripture were eyewitnesses, and to remember that the Bible is inspired by God.

Introduction: A. The story is told of an elderly gentleman who was telling his friend about a new restaurant he and his wife recently visited. 1. He said, “The food and the service were great!” 2. His friend asked, “What's the name of the restaurant?” 3. “Gee, I don't ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:12-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Come, Follow Me

Contributed by Norbert Garcia on Mar 25, 2011

What happens when we decide to take matters into our own hands instead of following Christ?

Come Follow Me It was a calm, cool and clear morning. The sun was still hovering near the horizon, it’s yellow ball showing a hint of the heat that would soon envelope the land. There were a few birds in the air, going about their early morning business of finding a meal and paying little ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 4:1-11

Denomination: Adventist

Receiving The Infilling Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 1, 2011

The reason why many in the body of Christ are complacent and don’t pursue to seek to receive the Holy Spirit knowing that He is going to shake them up and even rattle them so hard ... they miss out on the unbelievable empowerment and joy of the Lord.

Opening illustration: The story is told of an elderly woman named Norena, who lived in southern Florida. When a hurricane hit that area, her home was one of many that was severely damaged. Norena received an insurance settlement, and the repair work began. However, when the money ran out, so did ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:14-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Book Of The Law Was Found

Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Apr 9, 2011

When we take the time to examine biblical history, it is not difficult to find that through the ages man has always failed God. The reasons why this happens can be attributed to many things, but I would say that what modern society has in common with all

When we take the time to examine biblical history, it is not difficult to find that through the ages man has always failed God. The reasons why this happens can be attributed to many things, but I would say that what modern society has in common with all other societies of the past is lack of faith ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 34:1-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Fruit Of The Spirit Is...peace Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 11, 2011

We develop peace in the body of Christ by focusing on what unites us and working toward the mutual edification of the body.

Let’s begin this morning by reminding ourselves of some important aspects of the fruit of the Spirit. THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT 1) Is demonstrated by being not doing 2) Is developed as Christ followers cooperate with the Holy Spirit 3) Is to be delightful to an unbelieving world The way ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Benefits Of Justification

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 6, 2011

What are the benefits to salvation? Not just in the sweet by and by, but in the nasty now and now? They are many and this sermon will be in several parts. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

Benefits of Justification Romans 5:1-2 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/BenefitsJustification.html What are the benefits of justification? Escaping hell? Going to heaven? Yes! In the future. But how about right now? The first few chapters have shown us our need for justification and how we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-21

Denomination: Baptist