Sermons on what to keep:

What’s Better Than Forgiveness? Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Dec 6, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of forgiveness, emphasizing that Jesus offers more than just forgiveness - he offers freedom from sin and a constant, abiding presence through the Holy Spirit.

Hello Church! We’re going to look at the opening to Mark’s gospel today. One of the unique things about the Gospel of Mark is how to-the-point Mark tells the story of Jesus. He doesn’t beat around the bush and he omits a lot of material that we find in Matthew, Luke, and John. In fact, Mark uses ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Topics: Forgiveness, Holy Spirit, Transformation

Love's Repsonse Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 28, 2009

We have many misconceptions about what real love for Jesus is. But I trust that these words from the mouth of our Lord Himself will make us wise unto salvation. Christian love is demonstrated as a believer keeps or obeys the Lord’s words.

JOHN 14:21-24 LOVE’S RESPONSE [John 14:15-27 & 15:7-14] This passage concerning our love for Christ is bound before and aft with teachings concerning the Holy Spirit. There is significant reason for this. We are to obey Christ’s word and live for Him. In fact, our love for Christ is declared ...read more

Scripture: John 14:21-24, John 14:21

Denomination: Baptist

Title: Honoring The Sabbath: A Sacred Gift Of Rest Series

Contributed by Don Aldrich Tamayo on Jun 23, 2023

Remember the Sabbath day to Keep it Holy

Introduction: Dear brothers and sisters, today I invite you to explore the significance of keeping the Sabbath holy. In a world filled with busyness and constant demands, the Sabbath provides us with a precious opportunity to pause, rest, and reconnect with our Creator. Together, let us delve into ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11, Mark 2:27, Hebrews 4:9-11

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Marriage: What It Is And What It Isn't

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 22, 2003

This sermon was written to clarify our view on same sex marriages in light of recent Canadian Court decisions .

If there is one issue that will define the summer of 2003 it will be the issue of same sex marriage. If you’ve been living under a rock on June 10 the Ontario Court of Appeal stated that Canada’s marriage laws are unconstitutionally heterosexist, and redefined it as: “The voluntary union for life ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:15-25

Denomination: Wesleyan

What’s It All About, Alfie?

Contributed by Rolly Estabillo on Dec 7, 2011

It’s not about us, it’s all about Him. (Sermon delivered during the 15th Anniversary Celebration of Fil-Am Community Church in Springfield, VA on Nov. 20, 2011)

VIDEO (What’s it all about, Alfie?) This song comes from the movie of the same title, “What’s it all about, Alfie?” It’s the story of a womanizer who thinks that life revolves around him. Until he gradually realizes the consequences of his actions. Now, I’m not recommending that you watch this ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 115:1

Denomination: Baptist

Purpose Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 4, 2019

Fear will keep the church for being what we are called to be

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Fear, fear can do some bad things to us. • In the first inaugural address in 1933, Franklin Roosevelt said, “First of all, let me assert my firm belief that the only thing we have to fear is…fear itself — nameless, unreasoning, unjustified terror which paralyzes needed ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Asking The Pathway To Answers Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 12, 2023

Keep on asking and you will receive what you ask.

A. INTRODUCTION – WHY ASK? 1. Because we are told. “Keep on asking and you will receive what you ask” (Matthew 7:7, NLT). 2. Because it works. “Elijah . . . prayed earnestly that no rain . . . none fell” (James 5:17, NLT). 3. Because we need. “Ye have not because ye ask not” (James 4:2). ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7, James 4:2, James 1:16, John 16:23

Denomination: Baptist

The “up’s” And “down’s” Of Living For God

Contributed by Scott Carroll on Jul 27, 2010

staying consistant

THE “UP’S” AND “DOWN’S” OF LIVING FOR GOD 2/11/2010 Intro. Too many “up’s” and “down’s” in the church. Too many roller coaster ride Christians! In the medical field they have a name for that! And they realize the danger of it ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Proverbs

Contributed by John Mccormack on May 28, 2011

FOCAL POINT: GUARD YOUR HEART

PROVERBS KEY VERSE: PROVERBS 4: 23 FOCAL POINT: GUARD YOUR HEART INTRODUCTION: THE BOOK OF PROVERBS IS A BOOK OF WISE, PRACTICAL WISDOM. IT TEACHES SUCH THINGS AS HOW TO RAISE CHILDREN, HOW TO HONOR PARENTS, HOW TO PURSUE CAREERS, HOW TO MAKE PEACE WITH YOUR ENEMIES, HOW TO IDENTIFY A ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23

Denomination: Baptist

Marriage, What It Is And What It Ain't Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 21, 2008

A look at what defines what marriage is

Last week we began our Growing Great Families with the message “Sex, God’s Wedding gift” and I talked about how in God’s perfect plan sex was reserved for within marriage. Now most people know what sex is, perhaps with the exception of Bill Clinton. With that in mind it would only be fair to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:2-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

Pornography! What’s The Big Deal?

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 18, 2009

God calls his people to be pure. We cannot succumb to the allure of contemporary culture, approving what is done in society if we will honour the Lord.

“I have made a covenant with my eyes; how then could I gaze at a virgin? What would be my portion from God above and my heritage from the Almighty on high? Is not calamity for the unrighteous, and disaster for the workers of iniquity? Does not he see my ways and number all my steps? “If I ...read more

Scripture: Job 31:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

What's Next? What Is Hell Like? Series

Contributed by Dennis Mcconnaughhay on Aug 31, 2009

What’s Next? What Happens after we die? Hell is an Awful Place! Part 3 of 7

INTRODUCTION 1. Heaven is an Awesome Place! Our study last week was Inspiring and Motivating… I was hoping that thought of Heaven would stay in our hearts… HOPE! • My desire in this study is to deepen our Hope for Heaven… that we’d understand that Heaven is far better than anything we’ve known, ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Standing Up For What’s Right

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Sep 3, 2017

Sometimes we have to stand up for what's right. We need to remember that God knows our plight, we need to fear God above people, and we need to humbly take a stand. The Hebrew midwives in Egypt stood up to Pharaoh, and God remembered them for it.

Exodus 1:8-21 Standing Up for What’s Right Recently I watched the movie, “Hacksaw Ridge.” It documents the true story of Private First Class Desmond Doss, who enlisted as an Army medic during World War II, but refused for religious reasons to carry a weapon. Spoiler alert: despite ridicule, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:8-21, Genesis 15:13-14, Exodus 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

What Light Is And What Light Does Series

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 10, 2014

There’s nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won’t feel insecure around you. We were born to manifest the glory of God that is within us . . . And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. Nelson Mandela

Nelson Mandela once said; “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, “Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented and fabulous?” Actually, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

What We Were, What We Are

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 2, 2007

The transformation of life that attends salvation.

“But now the righteousness of God has been manifested apart from the law, although the Law and the Prophets bear witness to it—the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe. For there is no distinction: for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-31

Denomination: Baptist