Sermons on We Are Made Alive:

Breaking Free From Sin

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jun 25, 2017

God through the Apostle Paul gives us an outline for breaking free from sin: 1) Remember who we are (dead to sin, alive in Christ), 2) Say no to temptation, and 3) Say yes to God. Dead people don't sin! With God's help, we can obey rather than sin.

Breaking Free from Sin - Romans 6:1-13 “Dear God, you’re really going to be proud of me! I haven't gossiped, lusted, or lost my temper today. I haven't been greedy, grumpy, nasty, selfish, or overindulgent. I'm very happy about that! But in a few minutes, I'm going to get out of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-13, 2 Corinthians 5:14, Matthew 12:43-45, Galatians 5:16, Philippians 4:8, James 4:7, 2 Corinthians 5:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

We Have To Make This Better Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on May 22, 2005

Believers courageously make a difference for Christ.

WE HAVE TO MAKE THIS BETTER Acts 3:1-10 S: Courage – Ministry Th: Walk in Spiritual Courage Pr: BELIEVERS COURAGEOUSLY MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR CHRIST. ?: Where? Where does it happen? KW: Places TS: We will find in our study of Acts 3:1-10 four places where we can make a difference for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

We Would See Jesus Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jul 3, 2002

Life is full of complicated issues and questions. Until you "see Jesus" life and God will never make sense.

John 12:20-33 Now there were some Greeks among those who went up to worship at the Feast. They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, with a request. "Sir," they said, "we would like to see Jesus." Philip went to tell Andrew; Andrew and Philip in turn told Jesus. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When We're Released

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 27, 2007

Let’s consider from this text what should happen once we’ve been released from the prison of sin. 1- When released we must go to God’s people 2- When released we must raise our voices in prayer 3- When released we must allow God’s Spirit to work

INTRO.- ILL.- The warden of a Midwest prison sent a note around to inmates asking for suggestions on the kind of party they’d recommend to celebrate its 25th anniversary. The prisoners all had the same idea—OPEN HOUSE. ILL.- Not long after a wealthy contractor had finished building the Tombs ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Remember What We Are To Do Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Aug 7, 2010

Jesus does not just call us to recognize him or to know him intellectually. Jesus expects us to do something with the knowledge of him. In Mark’s gospel we quickly discover what he expects us to do for Him

A Country Church was having their annual revival meeting. On the first night the preacher preached a message about repentance and the need to return to the Lord. At the altar call, a man came down the aisle saying “Fill me Lord, Fill Me”. The next night the preacher challenged the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are We Serious About Hell? Series

Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Sep 1, 2011

This talk examines two common alternatives to the traditional idea of hell: universalism and annihilationism.

The bow of God’s wrath is bent, and the arrow made ready on the string, and justice bends the arrow at your heart, and strains the bow, and it is nothing but the mere pleasure of God, and that of an angry God, without any promise or obligation at all, that keeps the arrow one moment from ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sermon # 43 - We Are Overcomers Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Nov 9, 2023

No matter what the hardships or trials that come our way, if our faith is in the Lord Jesus, we will come forth victorious and Satan will have no power over us. Step into the water, and allow God to perform the miracles for your breakthrough.

We read in Act 11:21, “The hand of the Lord was with them, and a large number of people believed and turned to the Lord.” (ISV) As long as we live on this earth, we will encounter numerous hindrances, but we have a God who can overcome every obstacle, and so every hurdle that comes along our way ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:21, Genesis 12:2, Genesis 26:24, Genesis 28:14, Joshua 3:15, Joshua 4:23-24, Romans 16:20, 1 Kings 5:3, Joshua 3:16, Philippians 2:8, Philippians 2:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

275 - Who We Are…

Contributed by Joel Vicente on Nov 15, 2003

What is our identity in Christ.

Sermon Study # 275 – WHO WE ARE… Humor: The Reason Men Lie One day, while a woodcutter was cutting a branch of a tree above a river, his ax fell into the river. When he cried out, the Lord appeared and asked, "Why are you crying?" The woodcutter replied that his ax has fallen into water, and he ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Baptist

Do We Really See?

Contributed by Anthony Hodge on Jan 23, 2003

One does not have to necessarily be visually impaired or blind to be missing key things in life and this sermon points this out.

Do we really See? (Luke 6:39) How often have you been in a conversation with someone and finally either you or the person you are dialoguing with finally states, “Oh, yes, now I see.” That statement,“Oh, yes, now I see” from you or the person you are dialoguing with signifies that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:39

Denomination: Methodist

We All Want Retribution

Contributed by Johnny Bley on Sep 13, 2001

We all want retribution for what has happened in NY, but vengeance belongs God.

We All Want Retribution Deuteronomy 32:1-43 Unless you have been hiding under that proverbial rock, you are aware of the terrorists attacks on Washington and New York. The images of the planes flying into the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center are forever burned into our minds. It is ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:1-43

Denomination: Baptist

He Is The Vine, We Are The Branches

Contributed by Chris Hughes on Dec 4, 2006

Christ calls us to a connected life.

He is the Vine We are the Branches 1 "I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinegrower. 2 He removes every branch in me that bears no fruit. Every branch that bears fruit he prunes to make it bear more fruit. 3 You have already been cleansed by the word that I have spoken to you. 4 Abide in me ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

We Are Called To A Greater Love

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on May 22, 2011

If we can ever learn that Jesus commands us to a greater love, then Christmas will truly be Christ's Mass, and our live will truly be Christ-like.

Advent Service at Providence Baptist Church, December 24, 2008 Title: “We are called to a Greater Love” Text: John 15: 12 – 17 A story is told of a little boy who wanted to grow so bad that he made a ruler to measure himself by. Each day he would stand beside his ruler and say, ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

We’re Already On The Way . .

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on May 4, 2020

through Jesus and following his teachings, we are well on our way to eternal life

May the words of my mouth and the way, the life and the truth be engraved upon our hearts. We need to step back to the evening of the last supper. The disciples were gathered and Jesus was trying to make them understand the events that were about to transpire. And the disciples just couldn’t wrap ...read more

Scripture: John 5:24, John 14:1-14

Denomination: Episcopal

How Shall We Escape? Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 29, 2012

Many professing Christians treat the Faith as though it were optional; God calls us to absolute commitment.

“We must pay much closer attention to what we have heard, lest we drift away from it. For since the message declared by angels proved to be reliable, and every transgression or disobedience received a just retribution, how shall we escape if we neglect such a great salvation? It was declared at ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

We Belong To One Another Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 18, 2015

Gifts of the Holy Spirit - PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). We Share the Same Confession (vs 1-3) (2). We Serve the Same God (vs 4-6) (3). We seek to build the Same Body (vs 7-13) (4). We Share the Same Baptism (vs 14-20) (5). We need each other (vs 21-25) (6). We Affect Each Other (vs 26-31) SERMON BODY: Ill: • A man from the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-31

Denomination: Brethren