Sermons on Twisted Spire:

Four Certainties About The Future Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 16, 2007

The story of the Rich Man and Lazarus illustrates some much needed insight into what the future holds for everyone who dies before Jesus comes.

Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO What Happens When A Person Dies? Four Certainties About the Future Luke 16:19-31 I’ve conducted lots of funerals through years. Most have been quite normal. A few have been a little different. But I never had ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Motivates? Walk As Jesus Walked! Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Sep 16, 2012

What motivates your Christian walk? John tells his readers two things old things but also a new thing...Walk as Jesus walked!

1 John 2:1-14 What motivates? Last week when I started this series I finished on verse 2 of chapter 2 of 1st John. But hey I’m doing the Sermon overlap thing here as we can all do with a reminder of our sins being forgiven. John’s purpose for writing was so the people he was writing to would ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-14

Denomination: Salvation Army

Forgiven To Forgive

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jun 4, 2013

A sermon designed to show that we must experience forgiveness in order to forgive others.

"Forgiven to Forgive" Ephesians 4:25-32 Ephesians 4:32 And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you. I. The Example of Forgiveness a. His message One of the main themes of the Lord's teaching and preaching ministry was ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:32

Denomination: Baptist

Our Always True God Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 17, 2011

Should evil be done because God can bring good out of it? No, before God a good end does not justifies an evil means or method. For God is always true & He cannot be faithful to the unrighteous no matter who they are or how they think.

ROMANS 3: 1-8 OUR ALWAYS TRUE GOD Most Jews believed that their possession of the law, circumcision, and an outward profession of relation to God, would provide salvation or acceptance before God for them. Paul has just demonstrated that these securities on which most Jews relied are false or ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Sovereignty And The Process Of Sanctification

Contributed by Brian Williams on Aug 19, 2024

Sanctification is a lifelong process that happens as we walk with God personally and in community with other Christians.

Last week we talked about God’s sovereignty and salvation: His hand in and His heart for His creation. When we understand God’s sovereignty, we can face the future with courage because His plans for us are good and perfect in every way. Though we are responsible for our choices and will answer for ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Knockin' On Heaven's Door Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jul 16, 2007

What’s heaven like?

*ILL>One Sunday morning a preacher asked the congregation, "How many want to go to heaven?" Hands went up everywhere. However one little boy on the front row didn’t raise his hand. The preacher, thinking maybe the boy hadn’t heard the question, asked again, "How many want to go to heaven?" Again, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Why Me? Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 12, 2012

Don’t blame God in your disappointment. Instead, believe in Him and get back to work.

A man in a hot air balloon realized he was lost. He reduced altitude and spotted a woman below. He descended a bit more and shouted, “Excuse me, can you help me? I promised a friend I would meet him an hour ago, but I don’t know where I am.” The woman below replied, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Hold Fast To Him

Contributed by Kamalanathan Francis on Jan 18, 2021

God listens to our prayers and answers them justly. Sometimes it might be irrelevant to the expectations of the one who prayed, but never a prayer is unanswered.

In times of difficulty, it is natural to lament, or blame somebody. But a disciple of Jesus Christ would react otherwise. Since his life is devoted to Jesus Christ, he is well informed about his savior. And nothing shakes his faith even in midst of darkness around. For instance, take prophet ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:19, Psalm 145:1, Romans 10:9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christians Do Battle With Doubt About Their Assurance Of Salvation.

Contributed by Hylton Davidson on Sep 8, 2025

Christians do battle with doubt about their assurance of salvation.

Here's why it's so common: 1. The Bible Acknowledges It Scripture includes examples of faithful people who struggled with doubt: -John the Baptist questioned Jesus’ identity (Luke 7:18–23). -Thomas doubted the resurrection (John 20:24–29). -David often cried out in confusion and fear ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Mind Control 2 Series

Contributed by Clyde White on Jan 31, 2006

Almost any Spiritual action can be imitated by the energy of the flesh, or the control of the mind OR by demons. Therefore, we must be very careful to make sure that what we attribute to God is not, at its best carnal or at its worst demonic.

It is important to be alert to false doctrine, at all times. It is especially needful for a church that has "Systematic Teaching" as its foundation to be on high alert. False doctrine allowed to go unchecked can and often will destroy a Bible teaching church. Almost any Spiritual action can be ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-5

Holy, Holy, Holy Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 20, 2007

God of Wonders, Pt. 4

HOLY, HOLY, HOLY (ISAIAH 6) Are you old enough to remember the first Indiana Jones movie – The Raiders of the Lost Ark? Do you remember the final scene when Indiana Jones and friend were bound and the ark was seized by the Nazi raiders? However, the raiders made a wrong move and decided to open ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Message Delivered Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Sep 10, 2007

In order to faithfully obey God’s call to be messengers of His gospel, we need to see the obstacles that we will face. But not only do we need to see the obstacles, we need to be able to overcome them like Amos did.

1. Introduction a. A messenger of God will face personal opposition (10) b. A messenger of God will face verbal misrepresentation (11) c. A messenger of God will face sensible temptation (12-13) i. Wouldn’t it be nice to go home? ii. Eat your home cooking? iii. It’s OK to prophesy—just don’t do it ...read more

Scripture: Amos 7:10-17, Amos 7:7-15

Denomination: Baptist

Holy, Holy, Holy Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 19, 2006

God of Wonders, Pt. 4

HOLY, HOLY, HOLY (ISAIAH 6) Are you old enough to remember the first Indiana Jones movie – The Raiders of the Lost Ark? Do you remember the final scene when Indiana Jones and friend were bound and the ark was seized by the Nazi raiders? However, the raiders made a wrong move and decided to open ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Live Like Our Heavenly Father

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 27, 2014

How should we resemble our Heavenly Father? -- In vs. 44, Jesus shows us 4 ways: 1. Love your enemies. 2. Bless those who curse you. 3. Do good to those who hate you. 4. Pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you.

Live like Our Heavenly Father Matthew 5:43-48 Sermon by: Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 1, 2013 BACKGROUND: *When we got to vs. 43-48 last week, we spent our time focused on the last verse, where Jesus said: "Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Baptist

The Amazing Grace Of God! Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on May 1, 2013

This is the tenth and final message in our series on the book of Ruth. Today we discover the amazing grace of our God as he brings redemption to Ruth and Naomi, hope out of despair, and life out of death. This can be the story of our lives too!

The Amazing Grace of God! - Ruth 4:9-22 - April 28, 2013 Series: From Heartache to Hope – The Redemption of Ruth - #10 This morning we’re going to wrap up our series on the book of Ruth. And if you’ve been with us through this ten week journey you know it’s not been a ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:9-22

Denomination: *other