Sermons on Under New Will:

Waiting For God's Ultimate Kingdom

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 16, 2007

John the Baptist understood the power of the miracles, but wanted judgment to accompany them. He was having trouble waiting for justice -- as we do.

Third Sunday in Advent -- Lectionary A: Isaiah 35:1-10; Psalm 146:4-9; James 5:7-10; Matthew 11:2-12 I was cleaning out some things this week and came across some papers, among which were some cartoons I had saved. I must have been having a bad day, for one of the cartoons was Ziggy sitting at a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-12

Denomination: Methodist

Too Close To Quit

Contributed by Kirk Devine on Aug 23, 2008

This message is to encourage the believer to continue into thier destiny regardless of the circumstances.

TOO CLOSE TO QUIT PHILIPPIANS 3:12-14 Everyone has been called to walk in destiny… God has promised all of His children precious gifts who obey His instructions… Although these gifts are available, they don’t just fall into our lap… In fact the enemy’s goal is to derail and distract us from ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Cure For Conflict Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 3, 2006

James teaches us not only the cause of conflict, but the cure.

Introduction: A. Years ago, a large statue of Christ was erected high in the Andes on the border between Argentina and Chile – called “Christ of the Andes.” 1. The statue symbolizes a pledge between the two countries. As long as the statue stands, there will be peace between Chile and ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Five Firsts

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 4, 2007

New Year message from the Book of Beginnings showing the first mention of Satan, Sin, the Saviour, the death Sentence, and the first Sacrifice...all in the same passage. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Presentation.

FIVE FIRSTS Genesis 3:1-15 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/FiveFirsts.html This is the first Sunday service of 2007. As we begin a new year many of us are trying to make a new start in different areas…from our waistlines to our finances, to how we spend our time. We’re right at the beginning and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

How God Heals Our Internal Wounds

Contributed by Herson Gonzalez on Oct 7, 2006

We all need to be healed from our wounds. A doctor can heal a physical wound but he cannot heal inner pain. Even Psychiatrists can only deal with the mental state but there is a spiritual element they can’t. We all need the miracle of restoration. J

“How God Satisfies our Deepest Needs” “How God heals our Internal Wounds” God wants us to live a life of satisfaction. Have you ever been hurt? A cut hurts, but we try to fix it. We usually try to stop the bleeding. We pay attention to our physical wounds, but there are other pains that take ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Do We Have An Invitation Each Week? Series

Contributed by Brent Baker on Oct 18, 2005

We offer invitations each week, but does the congregation know why we do that. This sermon will help in this area.

Why Do We Do What We Do? Why Do We Have an Invitation Each Week? Prior to Lisa and I getting married (and most of you did this as well), we invited as many people as we could to our wedding. We obviously wanted our physical families to be there and to share this special moment. We wanted our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:16-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Because He Lives

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 3, 2004

This sermon is a New Year’s call to remember some important foundational truths for the Christian life.

“BECAUSE HE LIVES” Romans 8:28-39 INTRO – “In the cellar of your heart lurk the ghosts of yesterday’s sins. Sins you’ve confessed; errors of which you’ve repented; damage you’ve done your best to repair…Do yourself a favor. Purge the cellar. Exorcise your basement. Take the Romans nails of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-39

Denomination: Baptist

Congratulations On Your Graduations

Contributed by Bruce Ball on May 17, 2006

A graduation sermon that can also be applied to each one of our daily lives as well.

Graduation day is finally here. I’m glad for those that are graduating, and I’m glad for their parents. It’s probably a toss-up as to which ones are the happiest. This is a graduation sermon and it will be directed primarily at Lee and Mike, who are our graduates this year. However, I want ...read more

Scripture: John 9:4

Denomination: *other

The Long View - Perspective Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jun 11, 2013

Sometimes it is difficult to see what God is doing because we are too close to the situation; it is helpful to remember and place our hope in God's long-view perspective.

When I was a kid, I used to get a magazine in the mail every month, I think it was Canadian Geographic for kids or something similar, and one of my favorite parts was on the second to last page. It was about 9 pictures, super close up, and the game was to see how many of those objects you could ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Grace To Face The Future Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 22, 2013

God gives us amazing grace to face the reality of our future

Grace to Face the Future Ezekiel 36:26, Jeremiah 31:31, 33 Series: Grace that Amazes April 21, 2013 Morning Service When I was a kid playing backyard baseball, we would hit the ball into trees and it would block the ball. Unfortunately, I did this often. We had a simple rule for these times of ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:31-33

Denomination: Church Of God

Fresh Starts

Contributed by Stefan Gilbert on Jul 22, 2012

A sermon about new beginnings, fresh starts and do overs.

Do you remember December 31st? That night that marked the end of 2011 and the beginning of 2012. The night that you either committed to change a few things in 2012 or decided to just continue on like I did and say “new years resolutions are dumb.” What makes people claim the craziest ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

"Regeneration - The Beginning" Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 8, 2012

This is a doctrinal sermon about regeneration.

“REGENERATION – THE BEGINNING” Titus 3:3-8 INTRO – “Complete Runner’s Guide” – kind of small. Not sure it’s really the COMPLETE guide, the complete book of running, but it’s got some good information in it. The Bible IS the COMPLETE ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus The Sneaky Savior Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 3, 2012

The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the most important even in human history. Coming down from that global perspective, what does the resurrection mean to me? That's the question we'll talk about as we conclude our study in Mark's gospel.

Don’t you like delivering good news? Like: “you got the job!” or “Yes, I’ll marry you” or “It’s a girl!” Here in Mark 16 we get the best news of all—the best news ever delivered to mankind. Though Jesus our ultimate action hero died, He ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-20

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Your Second Chance

Contributed by Troy Richards on Dec 9, 2010

The idea that we all have a second chance through Jesus

-our first Drink Deep in 2010. Woo. Just think, only ten years ago everyone thought the world was going to end because computers were too dumb to know what year it was. Crazy. -but this is a time of year that’s full of snow, shortest days of the year, it’s cold and most people are sick, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:6-7

Denomination: Methodist

Prepared By Peace Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 10, 2009

Peace prepares you for battle! 4 Progressions of Peace that will help us better understand what it means to be prepared by peace.

Prepared by Peace Ephesians 6:13-15 13 Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. 14 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:13-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God