Sermons on Verdicts:

Know You Are Forgiven Series

Contributed by Gary Landsberg on Nov 25, 2006

There are many different responses to the offer of forgiveness that Christ offers us. The gift of forgiveness is needed by all, no matter what one may feel or think.

ACCEPTING THE FORGIVENESS OF CHRIST INTRODUCTION EPH 1:3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ. 4 For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Giant Sized Challenges

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Aug 17, 2007

Seeing our challenges from God’s perspective instead of our own.

Numbers 13, Joshua 14 Max Lucado, in his book, In the Eye of the Storm, opens his book with the story of Chippy the Parakeet. Chippy’s cage was being cleaned out one day by his owner when this particular event occurred. Chippy’s owner had the vacuum cleaner out...had the attachments removed...and ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:1-33

Denomination: Baptist

Setting Up Your Life To Succeed In The Eyes Of God

Contributed by Grant Van Boeschoten on Feb 14, 2008

1. Success comes when you put God first. 2. Success is obedience to God’s laws, especially the law of love. 3. Success is generational.

Setting up your life to succeed in the eyes of God Grant van Boeschoten December 30th, 2007 Proverbs 3:6 (NCV) 6 Remember the Lord in all you do, and he will give you success. We are at the end of 2007 and a fresh new year is waiting in store for every single one of us. You haven’t made any ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:6

Love Without Limits Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Feb 19, 2008

God showed how much He loves us when He gave His Son to die for us.

The Cost of Showing You Care Despite the sluggish U.S. economy, this year lovebirds still planned to shell out an average of $123 each on Valentine’s Day, up from $120 last year and eclipsing the $101 of 2006. The total estimated cost for the U.S.: $17 billion, according to estimates by the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Obedience Works! Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Mar 3, 2008

In one sense, the remnant was just like us--they had free access to the Word of God. God had just spoken His Word to them through Haggai and Zechariah. God’s Word was available--what were they going to do with it? What are we going to do with it?

1. Obedience was immediate 2. Obedience was inspired 3. Obedience was inclusive 4. Obedience was investigated Imagine if you will, not having access to a Bible. Throughout history, that’s the way it’s been for most people. In the early church, the Bible consisted of the Greek translation of ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 5:1-4, Ezra 5:7-17, Ezra 5:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Implications Of The Resurrection Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Mar 20, 2008

Christianity begins where other religions end - with the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the tomb. Other religions point may point to a founder as Christianity, but they must also point to a founder’s grave. ONLY Christianity is able to point to an em

THE IMPLICATIONS OF THE RESURRECTION OF JESUS CHRIST Matthew 28:1-10 W. E. Sangster was stricken with a progressive illness that was taking his voice and would eventually rob him from preaching in his pulpit. One day he said to his friend, “It is going to be a terrible thing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Work Of Christ Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 5, 2008

In Romans 5:12-21 the apostle Paul contrasts the work of Adam with the work of Christ. This sermon examines the effectiveness, extent, efficacy, essence, and energy of the work of Christ.

Scripture In Romans 5:12-21 the apostle Paul presents Adam and Christ as two “representative figures” whose acts determine the destiny of all who belong to them. Last week we examined “The Work of Adam” in Romans 5:12-14. And today, we shall explore “The Work of Christ” in Romans 5:15-21. Let’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:15-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus Is . . . The One Who Cares About Us Series

Contributed by Joe La Rue on Apr 8, 2008

A consideration of Jesus’s care about us and for us, specifically looking at how He meets our daily, earthly needs as well as our physical, health needs.

Jesus Is . . .The One Who Cares About Us Series: Who Is Jesus? (Sermon # 7) Matt 9:36 April 13, 2008 COPYRIGHT © Joe La Rue, 2008 Introduction [Special: Eleanor Rigby, by The Beatles] A. John Lennon and Paul McCartney’s song, Eleanor Rigby, reflects a truth common to us all: many times we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Are The Light Of The World Series

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 11, 2008

In this lesson we explore this important truth and talk about how to draw others to Christ.

Introduction: A. Today we return to our series called “Transforming Truths.” 1. I pray that our attention to these simple, foundational truths has been a blessing to you. 2. So far in the series, we have been reminded of such important truths like the fact that we are loved by God, and forgiven by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Expectant Living - The King Is Coming"

Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Feb 24, 2013

Key Point: When Christians look back to the Cross and remember what Jesus did on the Cross to accomplish eternal salvation for those who believe and then look forward to His return (The Second Coming) it gives us the ability by the power of the Holy Spir

Cornerstone Church February 24, 2013 “Expectant Living – The King is Coming” Titus 2:11-14 “There is a story about a ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Valley Of Decision Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Feb 3, 2017

For anyone wondering what a great end-times battle has to do with your life, here are some implications.

If you’ve been with us throughout our study in the book of Joel, you’ll remember the main theme of the book is the great and terrible day of the Lord. The great and terrible day of the Lord is the time that immediately leads up to the second coming of Jesus. It’s a time that ...read more

Scripture: Joel 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Noah (You Leave Me No Choice Part 1)

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 6, 2017

Noah (You leave me no choice part 1) - Genesis chapters 5 to 6 – sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: Chapter 5: Just a list of names? • 2 men who followed • 3 recurring Words. Chapter 6: Just waiting to happen! • The fact of the flood. • The purpose of the flood • The grace of God SERMON BODY: Ill: • As you are sitting on two sides of the room; • Let’s have a game of word ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Judging Others Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Oct 31, 2016

An inseparable corollary of justifying oneself is condemning others. When anyone elevates himself, everyone else is lowered accordingly.

Introduction A. At a COMDEX computer expo a quite while ago, Microsoft's Bill Gates compared the computer industry with the auto industry and stated, "If GM had kept up with technology like the computer industry has, we would all be driving $25 cars that got 1,000 miles per gallon." Not liking ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Is It Really Settled?

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Nov 27, 2016

This message is about making a decision and acting upon it, especially as it pertains to our relationship with our Lord and Savior Jesus the Christ.

Is It Really Settled? Scriptures: Joshua 24:15; James 1:6-7; Hebrews 11:1, 6 The title of my message this morning is “Is It Really Settled.” How many of you have ever been in a meeting where topics were being discussed and there were differing opinions as to what the decision ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Keeping Focused In Ordinary Days

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jan 10, 2019

What do you expect to accomplish in your ministry now? What will capture your attention as you begin this new year? How will you carry out what has God called you to do? How will you maintain your focus in the face of discouragement?

Subject: "Keeping Focused in Ordinary Days" Text: John 21:1-23 Introduction: What do you expect to accomplish in your ministry now? What will capture your attention as you begin this new year? How will you carry out what has God called you to do? How will you maintain your focus in the ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-23

Denomination: Methodist