Sermons on Theology Proper:

Bought And Paid For Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Feb 5, 2007

Fifth in a series taken from Ephesians 1, this series delves into the riches that we know through our relationship with Christ.

Well…he’s back. Exactly thirty years after we first learned the name Apollo Creed, thirty years after we first heard the strains of “Gonna Fly Now”, thirty years after we first heard him cry, “Adrienne”, and sixteen years after we last saw him on the silver screen, this Christmas, Rocky Balboa is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Come And See

Contributed by Kyle Meador on Nov 28, 2000

This is the invitation of the post-modern church to a world hungry to experience something and somone beyond the empty promises of this world - Come and See!

“Come and See” In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. In him was life, and that life was the light of men. The light shines in ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

That Mysterious Name

Contributed by Michele Hudson on Dec 5, 2000

This is the name of God: I AM THAT I AM! And may those who know the name of God put their trust in him.

===================================================== Beloveds of God, flattened by a voice that spoke out of a strange fire, Moses heard his orders to deliver Israel from Egypt. But a question nagged Moses: Who was sending him? Now putting that question to the voice, Moses got the answer "I ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Expectations Series

Contributed by Eric Amundson on Dec 14, 2000

Having big expectations of God.

There is a ministry of this church that takes place every Thursday that there is school. The Good News Club meets after school every single Thursday. I haven’t said enough about it. What is going on there is truly amazing. We have been averaging between 15 to 20 kids every week. Dan Utley is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:67-76

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

But If Not Series

Contributed by Louis Bartet on Jun 22, 2001

Living with confidence in the sovereignty of God.

TITLE: BUT IF NOT TEXT: Daniel 1:1-4; 3:16-18 TOPIC: God’s Sovereignty, When The Miracle Doesn’t Come 16Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-nego replied to the king, “O Nebuchadnezzar, we do not need to give you an answer concerning this matter. 17“If it be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:16-18, Daniel 1:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Beware Of False Prophets Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Nov 27, 2001

John warns the church against listening to those in false ministries.

PREWARNED & PREPARED - I JOHN 4:1-6 I came across a list of ANAGRAMS(rearrange letters of one word or phrase to form another) DORMITORY – Dirty Room/DESPERATION-A rope ends it THE MORSE CODE-Here come dots SLOT MACHINES-Cash lost in em ELEVEN PLUS TWO-Twelve plus one ASTRONOMER-Moon ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Troublemakers For God Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Aug 11, 2004

Sharing Christ to a secular world. Are we troublemakers? Or are we peacemakers?

I have been reading the report from the 9-11 Commission. I’m fascinated by some of the things I’m learning, but I also find myself feeling angry once again that our nation was so ruthlessly attacked. I find myself thinking of all of the victims, the families and relatives of those who died, the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Waiting On God Takes Faith

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 14, 2003

It’s never easy to WAIT...but why should we have to wait on God and what possible good could come from it?

Faith is explained in the first part of Hebrews 11 as “Being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. This is what the ancients were commended for. By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible…” ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19, 1 John 1:1-2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Persevere In Prayer

Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 19, 2003

Five points on how to persevere in prayer

How to Persevere in Prayer October 19, 2003 Introduction: Survey on Prayer: On March 31, 1997, Newsweek magazine published the result of a survey on people’s prayer beliefs and habits. The title of the survey was “Is God Listening?” 87%--of the people believe that God answers prayers. 54%--say ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:41

Denomination: Adventist

Rules For Sacrifices

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Jun 13, 2002

Sacrifice and offering symbolize the worship of a people who fall short, who find forgiveness and, finding it, enjoy fellowship with the LORD. In these chapters a variety of sacrifices and offerings speak of that relationship.

RULES FOR SACRIFICES LEVITICUS 1–7 “If a member of the community sins unintentionally and does what is forbidden in any of the LORD’s commands, he is guilty” (Lev. 4:27). Sacrifice and offering symbolize the worship of a people who fall short, who find forgiveness and, finding it, enjoy fellowship ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christ's Principles Of Evangelism (Matthew 10:5-42)

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 7, 2002

Christ’s Principles of Evangelism (Matthew 10:5-42)Let us remember that we have to obey and trust Christ and His priniciples for evangelism to achieve success.

Christ’s Principles of Evangelism (Matthew 10:5-42) Quote:It is easy to determine when something is aflame. It ignites other material. Any fire that does not spread will eventually go out. A church without evangelism is a contradiction in terms, just as a fire that does not burn is a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:5-42, Matthew 10:16-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fundamentals Of Friendship

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 23, 2007

Describes the basics of Christian friendship.

FUNDAMENTALS OF FRIENDSHIP Jackie Robinson was the first black to play major league baseball. While breaking baseball’s “color barrier”, he faced jeering crowds in every stadium. While playing one day in his home stadium in Brooklyn, he committed an error. His own fans began to ridicule him. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:24

Denomination: Baptist

Holiness: What Is It?

Contributed by Matt Stacy on Dec 6, 2010

A sermon addressing what Holiness is and how to live out our holy label Christ has so gracefully given us. Practical steps to living a holy life and concepts about the benefits of holiness.

Holiness “Holiness is like a diamond. It has many facets” – Dr. Roger Green at Holiness Ablaze, 2010 Holiness. Holy is defined by Dictionary.com as, “1. Belonging to, derived from, or associated with a divine power; sacred. 2. Living according to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:30-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Checking Out The Stories

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 13, 2010

Advent... John the Baptist is concerned...maybe even filled with doubt about Jesus Where was the 'wrath of God, the fire and brimstone...but Jesus was preaching God's love, mercy and forgiveness. Includes quotes from Ravi Zacharius, People still doubt tod

In Jesus Holy Name December 12, 2010 Text: Matthew 11:1-4 Advent II Redeemer “Checking Out the Stories” Our gospel lesson begins with John the Baptizer in prison. John was not afraid to proclaim his message to religious leaders who had come down to the river ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-4

Denomination: Lutheran

Amazing Grace Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 25, 2011

After 4 weeks talking about anger, we will dive into what forgiveness means.

Amazing Grace January 31, 2010 Eight people entered a glass enclosed biosphere in September 1991, in Tucson, Arizona. Four men and 4 women volunteered for a 2 year experiment of isolation. All were scientists and had undergone intense psychological evaluations. Yet, within months, the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1

Denomination: Baptist