Sermons on Unconditional Lov:

Arrested

Contributed by Norman Lawrence on Jul 4, 2007

Message looking at the dramatic experience and calling of Paul on the road to Damascus. Indicates hope for people who may have had a difficult past.

"ARRESTED" In England there’s a paper factory that makes the finest stationery that’s made. One day a man touring the factory asked what it was made from. He was shown a huge pile of old rags. The rag content is what determined the quality of the paper. The man wouldn’t believe it. In 6 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 22:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Law Of Giving And Receiving Series

Contributed by Don Hawks on Jul 10, 2007

You can make a difference wwherever you are everyday because you’re different. And you can say in any given moment, “What can I give?” I want to help you to find out what kind of a person you are in a given moment.

A crumbling old church building needed remodeling, so, during his sermon, the preacher made an impassioned appeal looking directly at the richest man in town. At the end of the sermon, the rich man stood up and announced, "Pastor, I will contribute $1,000." Just then, plaster fell from the ceiling ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:37-40

Denomination: Methodist

Put Away The Old | Put On The New

Contributed by Bruce Allen on Jul 21, 2007

When you are born-again there is a change in you. This change is reflected in the way we live out our lives. What are you portraying - the Old or New you?

Put Away the Old – Put On the New Colossians 3:1-17 If … you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. (2) Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. (3) For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Choice Of God Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 19, 2012

The present situation of rejection by Abraham's physical seed reproduces a pattern of divine action which has been unfolded often enough in the past. Through God's choice of Isaac but not his brother Ishmael, & Jacob instead of his older brother Esau, Go

ROMANS 9: 6-13 THE CHOICE OF GOD [Genesis 18:9-19] If the Jews have rejected and crucified Jesus, the Son of God, does that mean God's purposes were frustrated and His plan defeated? Paul provides an argument from ancient biblical history to prove otherwise. The present situation of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

Loving As Christ Loved

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Apr 2, 2012

Throughout the gospels there is no record of Jesus ever directly telling any of his chosen disciples that he personally loved them. Yet, there was no question about His love for them, for He demonstrated it time and again. Now He asks the disciples to l

LOVING AS CHRIST LOVED A. What are you willing to do for someone you love? ILLUSTRATION: Some of my fondest memories as a kid was playing with my brothers and friends at an old abandoned TWO-STORY HOUSE located about a quarter of a mile in a PASTURE across from where we lived in Oklahoma. We ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Two Message Of The Cross: Law And Gospel Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 4, 2012

A look at the law and gospel found in the cross.

April 6, 2012 Two Messages – Law and Gospel Matthew 27:45-46 From the sixth hour until the ninth hour darkness came over all the land. About the ninth hour Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani?”—which means, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” 1 Corinthians ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-46

Denomination: Lutheran

When Others See God Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on May 21, 2012

Love is at the core of what it means to be a Christian.

20120520 7th Sunday of Easter B Ascension Sunday B Slide 1 Title: When Others See God Text: I John 4:7-21 (12-17) Slide 2 Thesis: Love is at the core of what it means to be a Christian. Series: The third in the series from I John 4:7-21, “The Christian’s Litmus Test” (If there ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God’s Power Demonstration

Contributed by Douglas Stull on Dec 4, 2010

God releases His power through the love, humility, and servanthood demonstrated by sending Jesus into the world.

God’s Power Demonstration Luke 2:1-7 & Phil. 2:3-8 1. Millions for defense and not a penny for tribute! I learned what that quote meant while in the Army. I was assigned, as were all junior officers In the 82d Airborne Division, to escort generals and colonels from the parking lot to a set of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-8

Denomination: Brethren

What-A-Church Series

Contributed by Pete Pawelek on Dec 21, 2010

Paul really loved the church of Thessalonica, this young church was doing many things right this sermon looks at a few of them.

What A Church… 1 Thessalonians 1:1-3 http://www.pastorpete.org INTRO: I have been focusing on the book of 1 Thessalonians in my daily study for the past few months and I am continually amazed at the depth and the richness of this book. One of the things that I love about this book of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-3

Denomination: *other

Shine

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jan 26, 2011

When we carve significant space and time in our lives for God he will begin to transform our inner core so we become holy in our hearts and in our actions.

Shine Phil 2:14-18 Jan 23, 2011 Intro: To begin this morning I want you to imagine, or remember, a world without electric light. For most of us the closest we might get to imagining that would be a camping trip – I remember one night as a teenager where several of us had been working at Gull ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

Risk Takers Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 19, 2012

when we embrace the mission of Jesus, we make a commitment to hazardous work. And yet one of the things we see in the church today is that following Jesus has become something far less than that. It’s more about comfort than danger and belief rather than

Risk Takers Matthew 10:16-22, The Message Elizabeth Elliott wrote a book called, Through Gates of Splendor. In it, she tells the story of her husband, Jim, who was one of the five missionaries killed as they tried to evangelize the Waodani tribe in Ecuador. What is so amazing to me is that the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:16-22

Denomination: Methodist

How To Build A Cross

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Mar 4, 2012

A look at Jesus’ teaching about the cross as he made his final trip to Jersualem on the Jericho road.

How to Build a Cross "And when he had called the people unto him with his disciples also, he said unto them, Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me." Mark 8:34 (KJV) Are you able to drink from the bitter cup of sorrow I am about to drink?" "Oh ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Give Us Day This Our Daily Bread Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 17, 2011

A sermon focusing us on Give Us Day This Our Daily Bread

Give Us Day This Our Daily Bread Matthew 6:9-13 There is a story about the President of Anheiser-Busch who went over to the Vatican for a private audience with the Pope. The meeting went something like this: “Holy Father, we are prepared to make a donation of $10 million to the church if you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Methodist

Don't Miss The Music

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012

We can get in such a rush with life that we miss God because of busyness.

Luke 1:46-55 KJV And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord, [47] And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour. [48] For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed. [49] For he that is mighty hath done to me great ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Pentecostal

Serendipity: An Accidental (But Pleasant) Discovery

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Apr 29, 2011

God addresses sin through judgment and mercy.

First Presbyterian Church Wichita Falls, Texas May 1, 2011 SERENDIPITY: AN ACCIDENTAL (BUT PLEASANT) DISCOVERY Isaac Butterworth 2 Kings 22:1-3, 8, 10-12a, 13-17; 23:1-3 (NIV) 1 Josiah was eight years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem thirty-one years.... 2 He did what was ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed