Sermons on Unless:

Deposits In The Heart

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 24, 2010

Sin in the human heart is addictive and destructive. But Christ can create a new and life-giving deposit in the heart.

Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC October 19, 1986 Only this week they drove another nail in my coffin. Those tireless, relentless researchers who ferret out the causes of cancer and who puzzle out the hows and the whys of heart disease published findings designed to frighten ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel Misunderstood Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 9, 2012

The Gospel that saves us from work saves us to work

The Gospel Misunderstood Ephesians 2: 8-10 (p 827) Feb. 19, 2012 INTRODUCTION: Here’s the premise of today’s message… “The gospel that saves us from work saves us to work.” Folks, if we want to see the people of God unleashed…really set free to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Believing The Testimony About Christ Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jun 28, 2012

We are going to talk a little bit about the testimony of God and the testimony of John as we take another test that proves that we really believe in God.

Do you really believe in God? If you do then you are saying that you believe that Jesus Christ is God’s Son. We have been talking about believing the testimony about Christ and that testimony is that He is the Son of God. There are too many people in this world who do not believe this ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

What Makes One Worthy?

Contributed by Kent Meeler on Oct 7, 2010

RAPTURE, ESCAPING TRIBULATION, BEING COUNTED WORTHY

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE WORTHY? NBCOG 08/29/2010 AM TEXT LUKE 21:36 Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man. INTRODUCTION *THE BACKGROUND OF THE TEXT IS THE TIME OF TRIBULATION. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:36

Denomination: Church Of God

Amazing Grace

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Jul 17, 2009

G-R-A-C-E God’s riches at Christ’s expense. You cannot earn your way to Salvation, only by receiving Christ as Savior.

I recently read about a pastor in Arkansas who lost his wife. She died as a result of a terminal disease. She had been struggling with that disease for the two years prior to her death. They finally came to a place about three months before she died where conventional medicine told them that there ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Rebellion & Recovery

Contributed by Harold Hansen on Aug 17, 2009

A Sunday lesson on Rebellion & Recovery Robert Rimes

Rebellion & Recovery 1 Samuel 15:23a For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft,and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry.Because thou hast rejected the word of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:23

Denomination: Baptist

A Fork In The Road Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 21, 2009

When we are at the crossroads of deciding which path of life to follow, we should consider what Jesus shares with us.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Life is full of choices isn’t it? • Just take a moment to think about how many different decisions that you made just to get to church this morning. What time to get up? Shower or bath or nothing? What to wear? What to eat? Which car do we drive? Do we come this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Live Life To The Fullest

Contributed by Larry Wise on Jun 2, 2010

A formula for finding the abundant life

How To Live Life To The Fullest I Peter 3:10-12 I know that to some people, living a good life is palm trees and sandy beaches. To some people, it is grease and exhaust fumes and loud race cars. To some people living the good life means playing with your children or grandchildren and enjoying a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:10-12, 1 Peter 3:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Do You Respond To The Jesus Of The Book? Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Jun 2, 2010

God confirms gospel benefits in the resurrection of the Christ.

Scripture Introduction People write for many reasons. Some seek fame or wealth, others self-fulfillment or to aid in their own learning. Some books teach skills, others simply entertain. The Apostle John’s purpose was: “that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah” – God’s promised redeemer. ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Way To Walk Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 20, 2010

To walk in the Spirit means to be active instead of passive and to allow the Spirit to lead.

A Way To Walk: Fundamentals Gal 5:16-26, July 18, 2010 Intro: I’m going to begin with a little story I wrote, sort of a parable. Like most parables, it isn’t about what it seems to be about, the message is something different. I offer this uncharacteristic preamble because we are ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26

Denomination: Baptist

Rejoicing Through Adversity Series

Contributed by Mark Elkins on Aug 17, 2010

Where and how can we rejoice through adverstity

REJOICING THROUGH ADVERSITY 1 Pet. 1:6-7 In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been grieved by various trials, 7 that the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to praise, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Why Are You Living Series

Contributed by Mark Elkins on Aug 17, 2010

A Biblical description of what God has for us.

WHY ARE YOU LIVING 1 PETER 1:4-5 Many years ago, there was found in an African mine the most magnificent diamond in the world’s history. It was presented to the king of England to blaze in his crown or state. The king sent it to Amsterdam to be cut. It was put into the hands of an expert ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

You Can Make A Difference-Youth

Contributed by Scott Terrell on Sep 19, 2006

This is for a youth revival or youth night.

You Can Make A Difference Does anyone here have 57 cents? Oh no the preacher is already asking for money…Stay with me here. Anyone have 57 cents? 57 cents isn’t a lot these days. You will do good to get a cup of coffee or a drink with this. Maybe a newspaper in the morning. But 57 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Biblical Secret Of Financial Freedom Series

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 20, 2006

The secret to financial freedom is found in the ancient secrets of the Bible.

The Biblical Secret for Financial Freedom Phil 4:12 Doing without Like the story I heard about a lady strolling in the park, & a little frog came hopping up to her. The frog looked up at her & said, "If you kiss me, I’ll turn into a bank president." She looked at the frog for a moment, then ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:12

Denomination: Wesleyan

Defend Discipleship Against Division Series

Contributed by Luskey Green on Oct 1, 2006

Defending discipleship against division caused by loyalty to a human persona creates an ongoing allegiance to our Master and Lord.

Introduction Today, we tread troubled waters. We may ‘strain at the oars’ so to speak. Pride will be confronted today. It may even be a little painful. Believe me when I say to you, “This is necessary; to be the real deal, to be genuine and authentic, to become the group of disciples which is the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:24-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ