Sermons on Thieves:

The Old Rugged Cross Made The Difference

Contributed by Clint Shrum on Jan 7, 2007

What a great joy to know the cross can make a difference in the life of a sinner!

THE OLD RUGGED CROSS MADE THE DIFFERENCE Colossians 1:19-21 Intro: Most of us sitting in the sanctuary today are saved. We have accepted the gift of salvation and while we have all had failures for the most part I believe we try to live right. But if we could ever grasp what Jesus done for us ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:19-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Holy Addiction

Contributed by Ed Warfield on Apr 20, 2008

The Word was David’s delight. Others persecuted him for his passion, but he hardly noticed. He was lost in another realm, addicted to the Word. Let’s become a sacred conduit through which God flows into the created realm & changes the destiny of humanity.

Holy Addiction Intro.: The Word of God was David’s delight and satisfaction. In it he feasted on the beauty of God. Others didn’t understand his passion. They persecuted, slandered and betrayed him, but he hardly noticed – Psalm 119:23. Davis was lost in another realm, addicted to the Word. David ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:16

Denomination: Charismatic

Why The Cross And Not Some Other Form Of Death, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Aug 15, 2008

Why was the cross the instrument of death for Jesus and not some other form of death?

Pictures of the Cross Part 2 Introduction: 1. In Sequoia National Park in California, There is a big tree called the General Sherman. 2. We learned last week, the tree of the cross of Calvary dwarfs the General Sherman "And, having made peace for us by the blood of his cross, he ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:14

Denomination: Mennonite

Blind Soldiers

Contributed by Samson Musyoki on Sep 24, 2007

FINDING MEANING IN A MEANINGLESS SITUATION

BLIND SOLDIERS 2 KINGS 6:15-18 When the servant of the man of God got up and went out early the next morning an army with horses and chariots had surrounded the city. “O my lord, what shall we do?” the servant asked. “Don’t be afraid,” the prophet answered. “those who are with us are more than ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Three Final Statements From Jesus

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 8, 2008

Part 1 of three sermons. Jesus made three important statements while He was on the cross. A word from AlMighty God!

“Three Statements from Jesus” Text: Luke 23: 32-37 32 There were also two others, criminals, led with Him to be put to death. 33 And when they had come to the place called Calvary, there they crucified Him, and the criminals, one on the right hand and the other on the left. 34 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-37

Denomination: Pentecostal

Here's The Deal (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 25, 2001

This is the 2nd sermon in the series "Discipleship". This sermon looks at the Person of Jesus Christ.

Sunday Morning September 30, 2001 Bel Aire Baptist Church, Hobbs, New Mexico Series: Discipleship #2 HERE’S THE DEAL (PART 1) Luke 9:18-25 Introduction: 1. “Here’s the deal” is a statement I have heard many times. This statement is simply saying, “Here is the requirement for this particular ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Crucifixion Of Christ

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Oct 1, 2010

The Lord on the cross just for you and i.

THE CRUCIFIXION OF CHRIST John 19:16Then delivered he him therefore unto them to be crucified. And they took Jesus, and led him away. 17And he bearing his cross went forth into a place called the place of a skull, which is called in the Hebrew Golgotha: ...read more

Scripture: John 19:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Side Doors

Contributed by Bala Samson on Sep 2, 2013

It is not only about opening the front door for Christ but closing the side doors from satan is also of paramount importance!

Side doors! Ephesians 5:15 “Therefore be careful how you walk, not as unwise men, but as wise..” Nestled in the midst of open fields, situated in the outskirts of the city, the simple, elegant, white colored duplex building was certainly gorgeous compared to the multi-hued houses all ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dear Babby

Contributed by Bruce Smalley on Aug 23, 2012

An article written in response to a "Dear Abby" letter and response in the local newspaper.

Time for another “Dear Babby” column -- this time with an alternative response to the “letter” and “answer”: DEAR BABBY: My son let me know this past year that he is a kleptomaniac. My first reaction was to tell him it was OK. (I had already suspected that he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Walk After The Ride

Contributed by Martin Holland on Apr 9, 2012

Jesus after riding into Jerusalem dismounted that colt and began the most difficult walk to Calvary.

The Walk after the Ride Matt. 26:57-68, 27:1-2, 27-34 The Ride before the Walk: • He comes in exalted as the King of kings • He weeps as He sees the eastern gate of Jerusalem beyond the Mount of Olives • The Temple entry, the Last Supper and beyond would began as He dismounts from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:57-68

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Series

Contributed by Chris Stevens on Dec 16, 2008

A two sermon series on our gift from God and what it means in our daily life.

You ever got a gift “just because” – for no special reason – how about an “undeserved” one? Kindness – perhaps when you weren’t so kind. Respect – when you maybe didn’t act respectable (got a little hot under the collar with the sales clerk). Forgiveness – even though you deserved ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Freedom Of Choice

Contributed by C Vincent on Jul 6, 2009

How choices chnge our lives

The Freedom of Choice Ps 47:4 He will choose our inheritance for us, the excellence of Jacob whom He loves. Illustration: The story of the hamster. (Susie) Adam and Eve given freedom to choose. Why did God put the tree there, knowing they would take from it? They could have changed things as ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 47:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Kingdom Of Heaven

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jul 27, 2020

We see in the text a different idea of what heaven is like, It like a mustard seed, it like Yeast, Its like a treasure in the field, and its like a net.

The Kingdom of Heaven Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52 1. Jesus wants us to know what Heaven is like many many places in the Scripture we learn about Heaven • The Scriptures say God dwells there Ecclesiastics says God “God is in heaven • Texts tells us it’s a city, Matthew tells us it’s a garden, John ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-52

Denomination: Methodist

Repentance

Contributed by Tony Abram on Nov 8, 2020

Moreover, true repentance never exists except in conjunction with faith, while on the other hand, wherever there is true faith, there is also real repentance. The two are but different aspects of the same turning--a turning away from sin in the direction of God...The two cannot be separated.

REPENTANCE I. THE NATURE OF REPENTANCE (JESUS THE PERSON CONVICTS OUR HEARTS WITH HIS PRESENCE) Moreover, true repentance never exists except in conjunction with faith, while on the other hand, wherever there is true faith, there is also real repentance. The two are but different ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:3, Acts 4:12, Luke 15:10

One Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 28, 2016

Be humble, gentle, patient & loving.Make every effort to keep the unity (do unity)

Ephesians 4 As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. 2 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. 3 Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. 4 There is one body and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: *other