Sermons on True Goal:

The Good Confession Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Sep 21, 2015

3rd in a series. A sermon about the true meaning of confession and its role in crossing over from death to life in Jesus.

Introduction: A package was sent from England to S. Africa. The man to whom the box was sent didn't know what it was, and he refused to pay the delivery charges. So, the box sat around for about 14 years, being used as a footstool in the express office. Eventually the would-be recipient died, ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Discipleship

Contributed by Perry Anderson on Sep 29, 2013

We are called to be disciples of Jesus Christ. A true disciple displays various traits and qualities that reflect the love and grace of Jesus Christ.

It was Saturday, March 23, 2002. The following Monday my wife, Kim, and I would be celebrating our 14th wedding anniversary. I’ll have to say that year Kim made it very easy for me. She told me up front and very clearly what she wanted for our anniversary. She didn’t ask for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Living For Christ

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 12, 2011

What’s our greatest goal and aim in life? What occupies our minds? If we were to sum up what our life is all about in one word, what would that word be? For the apostle Paul, that word was Christ.

Living for Christ Philippians 1:21 What’s our greatest goal and aim in life? What occupies our minds? If we were to sum up what our life is all about in one word, what would that word be? For the apostle Paul, that word was ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21, Colossians 3:2-4

Denomination: Baptist

Repentance Series

Contributed by Mark Adams on Jan 15, 2005

This uses Joel 2 as a base passage, and talks about the urgency, nature of, and rewards of true repentance.

(Note to reader: I am heavily indebted to Raymond C. Ortlund Jr. in my preparation of this sermon. It is largely based on a chapter in his book "When God Comes To Church" called "We Return to God" Also, at any place where verse numbers are given with no other information, it is understood that ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Is Your Love Life?

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Mar 8, 2002

True love is a commitment that two people make to one another, not a hole in the ground into which they happen to fall.

Maybe you heard about the guy who fell in love with an opera singer. He hardly knew her, since his only view of the singer was through binoculars—from the third balcony. But he was convinced he could live “happily ever after” married to a voice like that. He scarcely noticed she was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

"I Called Upon The Lord"

Contributed by Matthew Hyde on Mar 9, 2002

David’s faith was established in God because he knew he had called on the true God.

Introduction: David knew he was in tune with God “Let the wicked be ashamed”. He knew because had had a special time of fellowship with God. David was known for his fellowship with God It is no surprise to know he called upon God David knew: I. david knew who God really was (Ps. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 31:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Pathway Of Palm Sunday

Contributed by Edward Frey on Mar 27, 2002

Christ knew the road to Jerusalem, but he also knew the journey. This is true of the paths we walk in this life.

THE PATHWAY OF PALM SUNDAY Ask people to describe life and most will depict it in the same way, as a path or road. The reason is simple: life is like a journey. It’s a voyage from one experience to the next – from one tribulation to triumph and back again. Once again, we have gathered together ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Hold Fast My Name Series

Contributed by Adam Deibert on May 7, 2004

The Church of Pergamos teaches us how to stay true ot the Gospel in the midst of scandal and prevailing wickedness.

This morning we are making the third stop in our study of the seven churches of the book of Revelation. So turn with me please, in your Bibles, to Revelation chapter 2, and read with me starting at verse 12, as we pay a visit to the church of Pergamos (read vv. 12-17)…. If there was one word you ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Seven Characteristics Of A Healthy Church

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 17, 2004

This passage in Acts takes a look at the seven characteristics of a healthy church. This has to be true of your church for it to grow.

The Seven Characteristics of a Healthy Church Acts 2:42-47 A. It has to be a LEARNING church. (v. 42a) John 8:31-32; Acts 14:22; 20:7; 2 Timothy 3:14; 2 Peter 3:1-2, 17-18; Matthew 28:19-20 B. It has to be a LISTENING church. (v. 42b) Acts 1:14; 4:31; 6:4; Romans 12:12; Ephesians 6:18; ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

Mingled With Their Sacrifices

Contributed by Christopher Crane on Jun 16, 2004

Many find themselve engrossed in the work of the Lord, but miss the more pressing need of true scriptural repentance.

Mingled With Their Sacrifices Luke 13:1-5 INTRODUCTION Today, we’re going to look at an unusual story from the scripture, and try to glean from it what God would have us take away. In it, we find an account of HISTORY; Christ’s applied OBJECT LESSON; the underlying TRAGEDY of the situation; and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-5

Denomination: Church Of God

"Difficult Times"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jun 17, 2004

The number of ’nay’ sayers, discouragers, destroyers in the church will increase. But true believers have the knowledge that leads to salvation.

There may have been other letters from Paul to Timothy, and more than likely, some going the other way. It becomes very obvious in the reading of these two that we have, that Paul loved Timothy very dearly. Even calls him ‘son’. He mentions Timothy in Romans, in First and Second Corinthians, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-17

Denomination: Orthodox

"A Praise In The Midst Of Confusion"

Contributed by Kevin Smith on Jun 7, 2005

We as believers need to learn how to give God TRUE praise, even amidst chaos & confusion.

Habakkuk 3:17-19 Habbakkuk says in verse 18, "Yet I will rejoice in the Lord, in the God of mine salvation." He was basically saying that even amidst all the confusion, strife, stress, mess, and destruction and chaos, he was STILL going to praise God, no matter what... And for a few minutes I ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Free Indeed

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jun 30, 2005

A sermon prepared for Independence Day Sunday, the thesis of this message is that true, real freedom is found only in Jesus.

Free Indeed --John 8:31-38 --Galatians 5:1, 13-26 I consider myself a very patriotic American. I love our country. If there is one thing I could change about my years in ministry, it would be the fact that I wish I had become a military chaplain; I believe that would have been a most ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36

Denomination: Methodist

Episode Ii: Attack Of The Clones Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jul 26, 2005

In the showdown on Mt. Carmel, God demonstrates that he is the one true God who is worthy of our attention.

Last week we started a sermon series entitled: “Seer Wars”. The purpose of this Star Wars take-off is to show that God combats the forces of evil today as he did in the prophet Elijah’s day some 2800 years ago. In Episode I: The Phantom Menace, we saw God try to turn King Ahab away from the worship ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:16-46

Denomination: Lutheran

Dead Religion Or New Life? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 27, 2005

The riches of a relationship with the true God through faith in Christ alone cannot compare to the bankruptcy of merit religion.

Dead Religion or New Life? (Philippians 3:1-3) INTRO 1. Many of you know that I love the music of the 20’s and 30’s and old time radio from the 30’s, 40’s, and 50’s. 2. Because of MP3 formatting of discs, I have discs with over 100 shows on them…all available Jack Benny programs (the greatest radio ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible