Sermons on To Be Saved Is To Be Chosen:

Soldiers Of Christ

Contributed by John White on May 11, 2017

One of the most challenging metaphors of the Christian life is presented in this simple passage. Here, as in his letter to the Ephesians, Paul compares Christian life to a soldier called to wage spiritual warfare. (Eph. 6:10-18)

Soldiers Of Christ II Tim. 2:1-15 The Word of God compares the Christian life to many things. Christians are to be fishermen of men; witnessing and winning souls in the waters of the world in which they live. (Matt. 4:19, Acts 1:8) Christians are also called to be dutiful and diligent farmers; ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

True Friendships Series

Contributed by Peter Steinbach on Jan 24, 2017

In our culture we call most people we have frequent contact with "Friends." In this message of Love we'll learn what "True Friendship" is according to biblical standards.

For those of you who weren’t here with us last week, we finished off the book of Daniel. • It was a wonderful book to teach, and I hope that all of us had our faith strengthened as a result of this book. (Elaborate) • Now this morning we’re going to start the book of Thessalonians. • And ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-6

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

God Has 20-20, X-Ray, Telescopic, Microscopic Vision

Contributed by David Nolte on Jul 22, 2019

There are all kinds of eye problems, but God has none of them!

“God’s 20-20, X-Ray, Telescopic, Microscopic Vision” 1 Samuel 16:1-13 David P. Nolte There are many eye ailments: astigmatism, cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, far or near sightedness, detached retina, lazy-eye, blurred vision, double vision, dyslexia, floaters, color blindness, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hour Of Visitation

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Apr 18, 2011

Palm Sunday Service - A King coming to a rebellious city, a hotbed of resistance against his rightful authority. Willing to make peace - Only on His own terms

Dakota Community Church April 17, 2011 Hour of Visitation Luke 19:37-44 When he came near the place where the road goes down the Mount of Olives, the whole crowd of disciples began joyfully to praise God in loud voices for all the miracles they had seen: 38 “Blessed is the king who comes ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-41

Denomination: Mennonite

Mothers Day: Learning From Prodigal Mothers And Prodigal Children

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 31, 2012

Praising mothers who raised good children, while not condeming them if their children go bad.

Mother’s Day Dr. Elmer Towns Learning From Prodigal Mothers and Prodigal Children May 13, 2012 A. MOTHER (NAME UNKNOWN) OF SAMSON: JUDGES 13-16 1. Chosen to rear a special son. “He (Samson) shall begin to deliver Israel out of . . . the Philistines” (13:5). 2. God ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Being The Aroma Of Christ

Contributed by Sunitha Justin on Jul 10, 2020

As human beings, we have five basic senses - touch, sight, hearing, smell and taste. Of these, the sense of smell is considered to be the strongest. As God’s people, we are to emit the fragrance of Christ wherever we are.

All of us know, as human beings, we have five basic senses - Sense of touch, sense of sight, sense of hearing, sense of smell and sense of taste. Of these five senses, the sense of smell is considered to be the strongest. Certain smells are nostalgic. When you smell that particular thing, it ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 8:21, Revelation 5:8, Ephesians 5:2, 2 Corinthians 2:14-16, Romans 8:37, 2 Corinthians 4:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Whats Religion Got To Do With It?

Contributed by Andrew Hill on Feb 4, 2008

Sermon is an exposition of Jeremiah 6:16-20 about "walking in the old paths"

Title: What’s religion got to do with it? It wasn’t the first time they had problems on the space station. The space station had four gyroscopes. One of the gyroscopes had been out for a while and then a second one went down. This left NASA scrambling! The situation was becoming critical. The ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 6:16-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Sure Basis For Confidence Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 30, 2001

Four reasons we can be confident that God will complete His work in our lives.

Almost ten years ago I commuting to school when I was in a terrible auto accident. My car was totaled, my hand was broken, and had I not been wearing my seatbelt I probably would’ve died. In fact, the impact from the collision cracked my sternum right where the seatbelt goes across my chest. After ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lesson 3: The Son Redeemed Believers In The Historical

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 14, 2017

In Christ we have been delivered from the shackles of sin, from enslavement to Satan, and from all the misery associated with such enslavement.

By: Tom Lowe Date: 12/21/16 Title: The Son Redeemed Believers in the Historical Past (1:7-12) Series: Paul's letter to the Ephesians Ephesians 1:7-12 (NIV) 7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

It's Not All About Me Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 30, 2007

13th in a series from Ephesians. The entire process of salvation is God’s gift - it is nothing we can earn.

Last Sunday many of you may have seen the article titled “’Lord’ is fading at some churches” on the front page of the Arizona Daily Star. The article focuses on two practices that have become common in these churches – leaving the word “Lord” completely out of their liturgy and their services, and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Righteousness Is Apart From Works Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 6, 2011

Abraham was righteous before God. But what was the grounds of Abraham's righteousness, faith or works? The answer of Jewish tradition was works, but Scripture says Abraham's righteousness was by faith. Paul proves that the doctrine of justification by fai

ROMANS 4: 1-8 RIGHTEOUSNESS IS APART FROM WORKS In the preceding paragraph (3:21-31) Paul has been proclaiming a righteousness from God, and therefore valid before God, because it does not in any way depend on human merit. He stated that the Law and the Prophets, or Holy Scripture, had already ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

From Heaven; Or Men?

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Sep 9, 2016

To establish that no denomination; its beliefs; or its baptismal practices are from heaven; they have their origins from men. However so sincere they might have been, there can be no salvation in any man-made institutions or in their religious practices.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Denomination's Builder 2. The Denomination's Belief 3. The Denomination's Baptism Remarks. 1. In our lesson today we are going to be discussing a theme: "from heaven; or men?" This will be a topical sermon. We will ask three questions regarding this theme. First, is the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Switched On - Empowered By The Spirit Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on May 10, 2015

Following the Disciples in the Book of Acts, this message looks at the first sermon ever preached, by a forgiven and transformed Peter.

Sermon for CATM - May 10, 2015 - “Empowered by the Spirit” We are still in the afterglow of Easter, and we’ve decided to keep following the earliest disciples of Jesus, also called the Apostles - as they move forward, after they see Jesus, who they knew had been murdered...as ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Strange Blessings Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Jan 2, 2002

Failing to make time for God during strange times might cause us to miss His blessings and instead find frustration instead.

As we see the birth of Jesus, we see Mary’s immediate assistance coming from her faithful husband and unfailing God in the time of her distress. They had to make time for God; God had made this a unique time for them. We too might miss God’s help if we’re too busy with the details of life to see ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Leaders Who Are Purpose And People Oriented

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 10, 2001

To lead the people to understand how to choose leaders who are both goal-oriented and people oriented.

Moses’ Last Journey – Numbers 27:12-23; Deut. 34 1. Aim: To lead the people to understand how to choose leaders who are both goal-oriented and people oriented. Illustration:In The Christian Leader, Don Ratzlaff retells a story Vernon Grounds came across in Ernest Gordon’s Miracle on the River ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 27:12-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational