Sermons on Thought Life:

An Introduction To Ephesians Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jan 26, 2012

This is an introduction to the book of Ephesians.

[If you would like to receive a free sermon each week by email, please contact jonrmcleod@gmail.com.] INTRODUCING EPHESIANS A brief introduction to the book of Ephesians: The author: PAUL. Paul refers to himself by name in 1:1 and 3:1. The date: around A. D. 62. Paul probably wrote Ephesians ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Need To Be Water Baptized In Order To Be Saved? By Dan Lirette

Contributed by Dan Lirette on Feb 3, 2012

Dan Lirette of Moncton, NB, and Pastor of Revival House Fellowship, takes on the issue of whether water baptism is pre-salvation or post-salvation.

Do you need to be water baptized in order to be saved? by Dan Lirette Water Baptism is not essential for Salvation as it’s a command to those who are already saved. Jesus Christ’s Blood alone saves from sin and one appropriates that Blood Atonement by faith in the Cross alone ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:17

Denomination: *other

And They Feared Not The Lord

Contributed by Evangelist Stanley Baker on Feb 4, 2012

God could not deliver them into the hands of their enemies, or into the position of victory; whichever depended upon their disobedience or obedience.

And They Feared Not The Lord By Rev Stanley Baker 2 Kings 17: 20—25 In our text this morning I would like for you to see what happened to Israel and Judah as they turned from the Lord and turned to sin. In verse 29 we see that God rejects ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 17:20-25

Denomination: Church Of God

Strength In Weakness

Contributed by Chris Layton on Sep 18, 2011

In the process of defending himself Paul reveals a vision he saw fourteen years earlier.

Strength in Weakness 2 Corinthians 12:1–10 Introduction Once, a little girl discovered a cocoon hanging from a branch in the forest. She carefully brought it home, placed it in a jar, and waited with anticipation—one day, she knew, a beautiful butterfly would emerge. Sure enough, she noticed ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Come Forth!

Contributed by Randall Parker on Sep 26, 2011

You've been in that tomb too long!!!! It's time to COME FORTH!!!

  "COME FORTH” John 11:43 Bishop Randall Parker III This is a season of Uncommon….unexpected blessings in the lives of God’s people, and there are people on the verge of these blessings, so don’t give up regardless of what your circumstances look like. God can work a ...read more

Scripture: John 11:43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Moving To Commitment Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Oct 13, 2011

In this message a contrast is drawn between involvement and commitment. Special attention is given to the need for commitment to be a part of God's plan.

INTRODUCTION * Difference between involvement and commitment - involvement = to include as a condition; to engage or employ; to include - commitment = to give in trust; to pledge oneself to a position; to bind or obligate - involvement is partial; commitment is total - involvement means I take part ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:18-28

Denomination: Baptist

Pass The Baton

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Oct 21, 2011

The sermon is based on the idea of how the Word of God is passed from one leader to another.

Scripture Reading Deuteronomy 34:1-12 Pass The Baton In a relay race, one athlete runs a lap, and then hands the baton to a second, who then runs and hands it to a third, who runs and hands it to a fourth. Notice, the first runner never crosses the finish line, but the team will ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 34:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Freedom Is Very Expensive. (Veterans Day)

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Nov 12, 2011

Freedom has a high price....Mankind ...over all wants to hold others in bondage .....so the most powerful...the rich...can dominate and make the less fortunate serve them as slaves....but, we have laws of our land and ....so far to protect us from that.

Freedom has a high price tag. Today is veterans day and we want to honor those who have fought and those who are fighting for our freedom as we speak. "My country, 'tis of thee, Sweet land of liberty, Of thee I sing: Land where my father's died, Land of the pilgrim's pride, From every mountain ...read more

Scripture: Acts 22:25-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Vision Of The Apostle Paul

Contributed by R. Escoanyelin Ortiz on Dec 9, 2011

PAUL'S VISION OF CHRIST

TODAY, OUR THEOLOGIANS NEED A VISION OF A GREATER CHRISTOLOGY. WHO IS CHRIST? WHO IS THIS PERSON CALLED CHRIST? PAUL HAD A REVOLUTIONARY VISION OF THE PERSON OF CHRIST. HE DESCRIBES THIS HOLY VISION IN COLOSSIANS 1:12-19. CHRIST WAS THE VISION OF THE APOSTLE PAUL. CHRIST AS THE CENTER AND CHRIST AS ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:12-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Man's Importunity Or God's Importunity

Contributed by Darren Sirmans on Dec 11, 2011

When the traditions of Jerusalem became more important than what Jesus had to say, it's time for them to take a closer look at what is important.

JEREMIAH 35: 12-17 When you know who a person is, you’ll listen to them. If you listen to a person, you might believe what they are saying, so Jesus represented what he was saying with signs and wonders. Listen, Jesus wants us to listen- to do this is what he wants Jerusalem to do. They ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 35:12-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

General Observations Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 16, 2011

We have looked at the Savior now the salvation.

I. The Source of salvation. It is all of God! We have seen this in the first section of our study on the Savior. Every aspect of salvation is a work of God and all man can do is to believe and receive. This is what makes salvation an absolute certainty. Salvation is not something man must Do ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Salvation Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 16, 2011

Wow!

1. At the moment of salvation we are Reconciled by God and to God (Rom.5:10/2 Cor.5:18,20). 2. Redeemed (Col. 1:14/1 Pet.1:18-19). 3. Forgiven ALL sins (1 Pet. 2:14/Eph.1:7b/Col.1:14; 2:13; 3:13). Keep in mind it is necessary to distinguish between the complete permanent and judical ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Partnership Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 21, 2011

The establishment of God's will takes both the Spirit's power and our faithful obedience

Luke 1:26-38 “Partnership” INTRODUCTION Most of us are content simply being a part of the crowd; we don’t want to be singled out. When a teacher asks his or her class a question, immediately all eyes are cast down and everyone hopes that they will not be the one on whom the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Lutheran

The Real Meaning Of Christmas:the Day God Died (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Denis O'callaghan Ph.d. ,th.d., D.d., D. Phil. on Dec 21, 2011

So many forget that we were not to celebrate the birth of Christ, it's nice that we do, but that is not why He came.

The real meaning of Christmas:the day God died (Part 2) Gentle reader, We are in a real war "For our wrestling is not against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the world-rulers of this darkness, against the spiritual [hosts] of wickedness in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:38-48

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Soaring Like Eagles

Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011

But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint..

Mayor Gerardo Balmori The Salvation Army Isaiah 40:31 But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.. What do we need to “Soar like the eagles”? 1. Eat well Christian diet consists ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army