Sermons on Though:

Human Responsibility And Israel: The Other Side Of The Coin Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 10, 2004

Although God’s Sovereign Grace is a sure thing, it is also true that we are responsible for all of our decisions. We can look at the rejection of Jesus as the Messiah by most of the Jews as a choice they made, even though this was in the plan of God.

Human Responsibility and Israel: The Other Side of the Coin (Romans 9:30-10:13) 1. I love British English, particularly their figures of speech. 2. Some friend of ours leant us some DVD’s of "Jeeves and Wooster." We love that show. 3. Anyhow, in one episode, they referred to marriage as "both ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Our Lord's Love Lasts Forever

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Oct 19, 2004

PENTECOST 20[25 (A)] - Our Lord’s love lasts forever. Even though we often turn away from God’s love -- God’s love turns us around time and again.

OUR LORD’S LOVE LASTS FOREVER HOSEA 11: 1- 4,7-9 -- October 1, 2004 -- PENTECOST 20 1 "When Israel was a child, I loved him, and out of Egypt I called my son. 2But the more I called Israel, the further they went from me. They sacrificed to the Baals and they burned incense to images. 3It was I ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 11:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Prayer, Power, Politics, And Plagues

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 1, 2001

Election eve sermon -- there are plagues in the body politic, created by inauthentic leadership; the best gift we can give to our national leadership is prayer, though we will likely see the haughtiness of politicians and smell the stench of plagues again.

He sat on his elegant furniture, in his fabulous house, surrounded by the glories of a wealthy nation, attended by efficient servants, powerful enough to command just about anything. But today he was miserable, miserable beyond words, because everywhere he looked they were there. In his way, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 8:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Three Simple Rules (Part Seven) Review And Conclusion Series

Contributed by Carl Greene on Aug 2, 2008

Based upon the book "Three Simple Rules" "A Wesley Way of Living" by Rueben P. Job. This is a review of what we’ve learned over the past six weeks of the series. It concludes with a though provoking, challenging question.

Three Simple Rules (Part Seven) Review & Conclusion For the past six weeks we’ve been exploring what it means to live by the “Three Simple Rules” as preached and practiced by John Wesley, as published in the United Methodist Book of Discipline, and explained and expanded in the book “Three Simple ...read more

Scripture: John 21:18-19

Denomination: Methodist

Christian Virtues

Contributed by Carl Allen on Oct 4, 2006

- Even though we are born again in Christ, we are not removed from our human nature. - As Christians we are continually in the process of sanctification, the “work of God,” which we are to participate in. - Those Peter writes to us that we are to be

I. The Eight Virtues (vv. 5-7) A. Faith i. It is by faith alone that we are saved through grace, but this saving grace doesn’t continue on by itself. ii. Peter calls for us all to add to our faith, which in NT times meant to add the richness of God to your life. B. Goodness i. This is an ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Who Did His Father's Will?

Contributed by William Mouser on Oct 25, 2005

Right words never exceed right deeds, though it is always best when words and deeds match one another. Jesus’ parable of the two sons urges us to repent of our empty words and to fill them with obedience.

Who Did His Father’s Will? Matt 21:28-32 Jesus’ teaching has many places in it where it is difficult to understand what he means. And, then there are those places where his meaning is clear, but the application what he says is tricky – or so we like to think. We have one of those places in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:28-32

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Seeing The Invisible

Contributed by Troy Voyles on Apr 10, 2007

The Bible says that without faith it is impossible to please God. We need to know that even though we can’t physically see faith, we need to just believe. All things are possible to him who believes

Seeing the invisible Tonight, I want to teach on the subject of faith. I know that we have heard this faith message many times, but tonight, I don’t want you to just listen to a message, but tonight, when you leave this building, I want you to start seeing things differently. There is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:23-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Preparing To Build Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 20, 2009

Even though David was not allowed to build the temple he threw his effort behind making preparations and inspiring Solomon for the work. David provides a good example for us as we seek to inspire our children to serve the Lord.

Introduction: A. Let’s begin with some statements from some great visionaries. 1. In 1859, Edwin L. Drake tried to enlist some drillers to help with his proposal to drill for oil. They said to him, “Drill for oil? You mean drill into the ground to try and find oil? You’re crazy.” 2. In 1899, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 22:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Micah - Judgment Now, Blessing (6:1-7:20) Part 3 Of 3 Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Oct 26, 2009

This is the third of three lessons in our survey of the book of Micah... a. Micah was a prophet of God, a contemporary of Isaiah (ca. 735-700 B.C.) b. His prophecies were directed to both Israel and Judah, though mostly to the

"STUDIES IN THE MINOR PROPHETS" Micah - Judgment Now, Blessings Later (6:1-7:20) INTRODUCTION 1. This is the third of three lessons in our survey of the book of Micah... a. Micah was a prophet of God, a contemporary of Isaiah (ca. 735-700 B.C.) b. His prophecies were ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:7

Denomination: Baptist

Excuses Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 2, 2010

We all have excuses for not responding to Jesus' call to follow him. Life is hectic, complicated and filled with items that claim our attention. We have one reason, though, to respond to Jesus' challenge--his love and grace.

Luke 9:51-62 “Excuses” INTRODUCTION One of the most memorable illustrations that I’ve ever seen involved a glass container similar to what I have here and rocks of various sizes. Using the rocks the demonstrator underscored and important lesson in life. Just when we thought ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-62

Denomination: Lutheran

Doing The Right Thing Is Not Always The 'done' Thing

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Nov 3, 2010

A short talking looking at how Zacchaeus and Jesus both did the right thing, even though in the eyes of those around them it was not the 'done' thing. Jesus in particular upset 'all the people' by eating a meal with Zacc. It was not the 'done' thing - but

There is a phrase from my childhood that has been rattling around in my brain this morning. Some might say it is rattling around because it is bouncing around all by itself with no other thoughts to keep it company! Yes, I know, we men are not too good at doing two things at once, but I’m ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Anglican

Rev. # 46~13:11-18 The False Prophet Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 16, 2010

This beast, the false prophet will be actively busy in the work of Satan except he plays a different role, but in character he is one who is beastly, cruel, and hostile to the people of God, he is like a wolf, though dressed in sheep clothing.

We’re here in chapter 13: of the Revelation and today we’ll talk about the false prophet Lord willing. Ø Listen as I read verses 11 11And I beheld another beast coming up out of the earth; and he had two horns like a lamb, and he spake as a dragon. This word “Another” in the Greek carries the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

Sharing A Discovery Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 2, 2012

Andrew and Philip encounter Jesus and catch a glimpse of who he is and of what God is doing. They share their discovery with family and friends and thus become an example of sharing our faith with others. Though they do not fully understand, still they ch

John 1:43-51 “Sharing a Discovery” INTRODUCTION According to statistics Christianity is the world’s largest religion. Christians number 2.1 billion people, or approximately 33% of the world’s population. I realize that this is probably an exaggerated figure. There are ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Denomination: Lutheran

Luke 5:12-15 Jesus Makes A Leper Whole

Contributed by William D. Brown on Dec 11, 2012

In the bible leprosy is a picture of sin; even though there has been many diseases that have been kept under control because of modem medical advances, an estimated ten million people around the world is said to have leprosy.

Luke 5:12-15 JESUS MAKES A LEPER WHOLE 12-01-12 Today I want to bring a few thoughts to do with leprosy; let me say that Leprosy is still around in many countries even today, mainly in third world countries. Even though there has been many diseases that have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

Getting (And Giving) The Message

Contributed by Craig Condon on May 12, 2015

Boys and girls, Jesus calls on all of us to deliver the same message. Some of us might take it to people in a land far away, and others might take it to a neighbour or friend. The important thing to remember though is to carry the message.

Good morning boys and girls! Let’s play a game that most of you probably know. I’m going to give the first person in the pew a message and then I’ll ask him/her to pass it on. The last person in the line then has to tell the congregation what the message was. Are you ready? Cover ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Anglican