Sermons on Two Inns:

Unraveling The Bema Seat Versus The Great White Throne Of Judgment

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Oct 19, 2020

Less than 200 years ago, teaching began that the Bema Judgment Seat and the Great White Throne Judgment are two separate events.

This teaching states that at the Bema Seat, the Born-Again Christian will be judged with rewards according to their works, while the Great White Throne judgment is where those who rejected Jesus as Lord and Savior will be judicially judged and given an eternal sentence of torment. This teaching has ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:9-10, Revelation 21:11, John 5:24, Colossians 3:24, Revelation 22:12, Romans 11:6, John 14:12, Hebrews 13:20-21, John 6:44, 2 Corinthians 4:6-12, Hebrews 9:27-28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Fight - Rejoice!

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Nov 23, 2020

Paul writes his letter to the Philippian believers for several reasons, one of which was to break up a fight between two sisters in the church...

Paul writes his letter to the Philippian believers for several reasons, one of which was to break up a fight between two sisters in the church. According to the Russian novelist Leo Tolstoy, fighting among people is usually over a piece of land. Tolstoy wrote of a man who was told he could own ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:2-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Real Life Change Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Aug 26, 2019

Paul mentions two men who had experienced real life change due to being touched by the Master's hand.

In 1921, Myra Brooks Welch told a story of an old violin that was put up for auction, in a poem called, “The Touch of the Masters Hand.” Twas battered and scarred, and the auctioneer thought it scarcely worth his while to waste much time on the old violin, but held it up with a smile; “What am I ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

They That Go Down To The Sea In Ships

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Feb 18, 2019

This was a funeral sermon for one of two lobster fishermen who lost his life when a rogue wave capsized his fishing boat.

INTRODUCTION: 1) Psalm 107 is the account of people in many circumstances of life coming to situations which are greater than themselves. A.) One of the situations the Psalmist addressed was of those who do their labours on the sea. B.) Certainly we live in an area where many of our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:23-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Did Jesus Have To Die And Did He Really Rise From The Dead?

Contributed by Steve Malone on Feb 19, 2019

This message will try to answer the two questions - why did Jesus have to die and did He really rise up from the dead.

Jesus: Why Did He Have To Die Did He Really Rise From The Dead? I. Why Did Jesus Die? I want to look at this question from 3 perspectives: the Romans, the Jews, Jesus and the church. A) Why The Romans Said Jesus Must Die… • Because he disturbed Roman order. • Because he spoke of a coming ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:45, 1 Corinthians 15:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Find Contentment

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 19, 2019

The teaching here is two-fold: contentment versus greed and instructions to the rich. The common bond is the purpose of blessing and contentment with provision for the greedy and for the rich.

A. Opening illustration: Contentment in wedding vows, “for richer or for poorer,” 80% 5.6 billion people live on less than $10/day ($3650/yr), half are less than $2.50/day ($912/yr). US poverty line is over $12K/yr, 4X the global rate, 44 million people. 20% of Troup Co. below poverty line, 13,510 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Forgotten God

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Feb 28, 2019

He is a person. He is Divine : equal to the other two persons of the Trinity. He works in and through us. He is our promise for heaven.

The Forgotten God He is a person He has intelligence 1 Cor. 2:10-11 He has a will 1 Cor. 12:11 He has emotions Eph. 4:30 He guides Rom. 8:14 He commands Acts 8:29. He intercedes Rom. 8:26 He is to be obeyed Acts 10:19f He can be lied to Acts 5:3 He is Divine : equal ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:3, Ephesians 4:30

Denomination: Baptist

Messiah Revealed

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 22, 2020

Two blind men with faith, a dumb man with a devil, a crowd that marvelled, and Pharisees who wanted people to believe anything but good of Jesus.

MESSIAH REVEALED. Matthew 9:27-34. Earlier in this chapter we saw how Jesus demonstrated His power to forgive sins by healing a paralysed man who had been brought to His home in Capernaum by faithful friends (cf. Matthew 9:5-7). Then we saw Jesus sitting in Matthew’s house eating with tax ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:27-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Get Your Bounce Back

Contributed by James ( Jim ) Highland on Jun 12, 2012

Followers of Christ can become discouraged, without the lively step in their service. Jesus gave to two of His followers a new bounce to their step.

How to Get Your Bounce Back Luke 24:13-35 Our spirits are fickle. One time we are on top of the world, the next time we are at the bottom. Like many politicians call their opponents, we are “flip-flops.” Two examples of spiritual “flip-flops” are described in Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Baptist

Shepherdless Sheep And Full Fields Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jul 24, 2013

Jesus always taught by personal example and by giving contemporary examples. He uses two pictures to show 2 needs in the Kingdom of God.

Defenseless Sheep and Full Fields Matthew 9:35-38 Matthew 9:35: “Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the good news of the kingdom and healing every disease and sickness. 36 When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Baptist

Hamburger Vs Fruit Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Francis Balla on Sep 10, 2012

There are life style options for Christians.In Galatians 5th chapter the Apostle Paul points out two ways of living and their consequences.

For many in America daily breakfast happens on the run on their way to work, for others it happens at home at the kitchen table. It is a matter of making choices between an endless variety of cereals, breads, pastries, or maybe plain oats. If you are to choose between a BIG Mac and a platter of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:19-22

Denomination: Baptist

Holiness201

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 4, 2013

We look at part two of holiness series. Being careful not to abuse the Grace of God and not allowing a root of bitterness to grow in our hearts.

Holiness 201 Hebrews 12:14-24 Introduction- For several weeks, we have been looking at practical applications to God’s Word for our lives. We looked at holiness from 1 Peter. Where Peter tells us Verse (13) “Prepare your minds for action, be self-controlled, set your hopes fully ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14-24

Denomination: Nazarene

Who Is The Word?

Contributed by Chris Newsom on Aug 1, 2012

The first two verses of the Gospel of John reveal Jesus Christ’s deity and that He is co-eternal, co-equal, and co-creator.

Who Is the Word John 1:1-2 Introduction If you have ever gone to see a play, many times they will start with an overture. This is where they introduce different musical themes that will be throughout the show. They are just snippets of the full musical score that you will be looking more in depth ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How Are You Running? Part 1. Series

Contributed by Myron Leach on Sep 19, 2017

This is the first of two messages to help believers to refocus on their personal relationship with Jesus Christ derived from 1 Corinthians 9:24-26

“A Winning Mindset Series” How Are You Running? Part 1. 1 Cor. 9:24 (AMP) 24 Do you not know that in a race all the runners run [their very best to win], but only one receives the prize? Run [your race] in such a way that you may seize the prize and make it yours! Intro As we enter into the ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sin: An Offense Against God Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Nov 9, 2014

Part two of this series focuses on the book of Jude and the warning we were given about false teachers and sin being in our midst.

Sin: An Offense against God Scriptures: Rev. 12:10; 1 Corinthians 5; Jude Introduction: This morning I want to continue the message I started last week titled “Sin: An Offense against God.” If you recall from last week, I told you that this message originated from several ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational