Sermons on Way Of Escape:

No Person Is Beyond God's Grace Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Dec 9, 2008

Our prejudices, our doubts, our fears prevent us from entering the lives of, sharing Christ with, and extending grace to those who are far from God.

As we read through this familiar passage for many of us, listen or follow along in your Bibles or pew Bibles, I want you to begin thinking about this question I will ask again at the end: is there anyone you know that you have thought, ‘this person is too far gone,’ or have written them off. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19

Denomination: Methodist

The Generous Servant

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Dec 15, 2008

In these verses Paul was talking to the Corinthian church about taking an offering for the suffering saints in famine stricken Jerusalem. He was urging them to give...not grudgingly but generously, like the Macedonians who had given an offering out of the

THE GENEROUS SERVANT 2 CORINTHIANS 9:6 11 Illustration #103 Larson READ 2 COR 9:6 11 In these verses Paul was talking to the Corinthian church about taking an offering for the suffering saints in famine stricken Jerusalem. He was urging them to give...not grudgingly but generously, like the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11

Whoopers, Nice Guys, And Rabbis

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 17, 2008

Some churches want entertainment, some want not to disturb anyone. But a Great Commission church will be interested in teaching everyone to obey everything commanded.

Funeral services always challenge me. It is always a high and solemn duty to speak a word from God to those who gather to remember someone’s life. I can hardly say that I enjoy funerals; they are a lot of work. But I can certainly say that I find them a challenge, I find them occasions that demand ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Awe Of Christmas - The Shepherds Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Dec 19, 2008

Don’t lose the wonder and awe of Christmas and what it is all about, a celebration of the salvation that has come into the world, Jesus Christ.

(Open with A Charlie Brown Christmas where Linus is reading the account of the birth of Jesus.) Slide 1 Do you ever feel that we miss what Christmas is all about? I mean, there are so many things going on during this time of year, it is easy to lose focus and perspective and to miss out on what ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Roots - Part 1 - Praise And Purpose Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 4, 2009

Beneath the surface. Overlooked but powerful and essential. Unseen but they can split concrete and destroy roads. Essential to sustain life. They produce all of the seen life and fruit. What is beneath the surface is directly responsible for what you

Roots Pt. 1 - Praise and Purpose I. Introduction Beneath the surface. Overlooked but powerful and essential. Unseen but they can split concrete and destroy roads. Essential to sustain life. They produce all of the seen life and fruit. We brag about fruit. No roots and no fruits. What is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Conflict Resolution Series

Contributed by Stephen Collins on Jan 6, 2009

Part 10 of "Being the Church," focusing on the reality of conflict and how the Bible instructs on dealing with it in a Christ-like manner.

Being the Church God’s Conflict Resolution Scripture: Acts 15:36-41 Icebreaker: Two men who lived in a small village got into a terrible dispute that they could not resolve. So they decided to talk to the town sage. The first man went to the sage’s home and told his version of what happened. When ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:36-41

Denomination: Church Of God

Wasted Passions

Contributed by James May on Jan 6, 2008

The passions of our life are wasted if they aren’t the same passions that Jesus has.

Wasted Passion Sunday, January 06, 2008 - AM Pastor Jim May What are you passionate about this morning? Every one of us is passionate about something. Passion can be defined in a number of ways but what it all comes down to is this: What is it that compels you to get up and get moving? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:41-46

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Almost Series

Contributed by Todd Pugh on Jan 14, 2008

Pilate was almost changed by his face to face encounter with Jesus. What should he have done?

Almost Series: “face to Face” Sunday sermon / July 8th 2007 Intro: Not every person who came face to Face with Jesus was beautifully transformed. Some of their stories are tragedies rather than “Happily-ever-afters.” The man we will look at today did come face to Face with Jesus and the best we ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Curse Of Unforgiveness Series

Contributed by John Petty on Jan 18, 2008

The Bible is very clear concerning our responsibility to forgive and forgive we must.

Psalm 103 A Psalm of David. 1 Bless the LORD, O my soul; And all that is within me, bless His holy name! 2 Bless the LORD, O my soul, And forget not all His benefits: 3 Who forgives all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases, 4 Who redeems your life from ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-5

Denomination: Church Of God

Marks Of A Christian Disciple

Contributed by Gary Moore on Jan 25, 2008

Seven marks of a Christian disciple.

"Whoever does not bear his own cross and come after me cannot be my disciple." I suppose it is reasonable to expect one’s employer to supply some type of job description. Indeed, for any relationship to work well the roles and expectations of the participating parties must be clearly defined. ...read more

Denomination: Congregational

Pergamos - The Compromising Church Series

Contributed by David Moore on Aug 29, 2008

To show how a church may subtlety compromise their witness in the world.

Pergamos - The Compromising Church Text: Revelation 2:12-17 Introduction: The city of Pergamos was situated 80 miles north of Smyrna twenty miles inland in what is now Western Turkey. In its day it was the capital of Mysia, a Roman province in the NW. of Asia Minor. Unlike the two previous cities ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Abiding In The Vine V Series

Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Sep 1, 2008

Series on John 15 pt. 14

ABIDING IN THE VINE V Series on John 15 pt. 14 John 15:4-5 3/25/07 Most of you I am sure have heard the expression that you need to have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. In fact some of you have heard it from this pulpit. But what does it mean? What exactly is the Christian ...read more

Scripture: John 15:4-5

Denomination: Bible Church

Image Or Integrity?

Contributed by Douglas Turner on Sep 4, 2008

Your image may allow you to start well, but only your integrity will allow you to finish well.

Some years ago a remarkable picture was exhibited in London. As you looked at it from a distance, you seemed to see a monk engaged in prayer, his hands clasped, his head bowed. As you came nearer, however, and examined the painting more closely, you saw that in reality he was squeezing a lemon into ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 10:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Celebrate God's Love

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Sep 7, 2008

This sermon focuses on several characteristics of God’s love.

TITLE: Celebrate God’s Love Text: 1 John 4:7-12 Date: 9/07/08 Location: Sulphur Spring Baptist Introduction: As I mentioned earlier this is the week of prayer for State Missions and we will be having our special mission study tonight. The Theme of this year’s study is “Celebrate God’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Christianity, Part 1

Contributed by Carl Allen on Sep 9, 2008

Over the last two months we have been looking at the different cults and sects of the world today. Now it is important that we make sure our views are solid that we may be better prepared to share the gospel message.

Christianity (Part 1) “The One and Only True Religion” Intro In the past two months we have looked at a few of the cults and sects that are currently operating in the world today. We have seen their miss teachings and false doctrines, and some were just completely baffled by how someone could ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Baptist