Sermons on Who Can Be Saved:

All Men Are Cleansed

Contributed by Lindeal Greer on Jan 22, 2001

Today the partition that is set by God is Christian and non-Christian

All Men are Cleansed! Abraham made his servant aware that he would not take a wife from the people around them but rather to return to his kins people and there take him a wife. And it came to pass that Rebeka was choosen. Isaac charged Jacob not to take a wife of Canna but return to his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:9-21, 1 Kings 11:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lost Sheep Series

Contributed by Billy Kryger on Feb 6, 2003

First message in the series "God’s Lost and Found" from Luke 15. This message is deals with the fact that all are lost sheep in need of the Good Shepherd to find and carry them to the safety of the sheepfold.

INTRODUCTION: Luke chapter 15 is what I like to call “God’s Lost and Found Chapter”. It is not three separate parables but rather one parable (v. 3) with three parts. Jesus uses three illustrations in this chapter to answer the Scribes’ and Pharisees’ accusation that He associated with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

Why Are - U - Not Praising Him

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Oct 1, 2002

A SERMON THAT POINTS OUT THE CHRISTAN EXCUSES FOR NOT PRAISING GOD.

WHY ARE - U - NOT PRAISING HIM FOR THEY LOVE THE PRAISES OF MAN MORE THAN THE PRAISES OF GOD. BELIEVE IT OR NOT EVEN SOME OF OUR CHRISTIAN TODAY ARE FALLING SHORT BECAUSE THEY ARE WORRIED ABOUT WHAT IT’S GOING TO DO TO THEIR REPUTATION, OFTEN TIMES WE ARE AND HAVE BEEN OVERSHADOWED OR DISTRACTED ...read more

Scripture: John 12:42-43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christian Discernment

Contributed by Robert Tomas on Jun 14, 2002

Working for God or doing God’s work?

JUNE 15, 2002 CHRISTIAN DISCERNMENT OBJECTIVES · To achieve a shared understanding of the basic principles of discernment. · To understand its applications to our secular and spiritual circumstances. · To realize and accept the object of discernment, which is God’s plan for us within His perfect ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Catholic

Pergamos

Contributed by Ken Gilmore on Jun 20, 2002

The message to the church at Pergamos. False Doctrine

Rev. 2:12-17 1.The commendation (v.13). - The church was loyal to Christ¡¦s name despite living in what Jesus called the seat of Satan - The church was pure in doctrine. - The church was standing fast in persecution. 2.The complaint: false doctrine and worldly living (v.14-15). - The worldly ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

"Do You Want To Be Healed?" Series

Contributed by Robert Galasso on Feb 18, 2002

No matter how trapped you may feel in your need, God is there to minister to you.

Introduction: After thirty-eight years, this man’s problem had become a way of life. He was well aware of his lim itations and his need for help from someone else, No matter how "trapped" you may feel in your need, God ere to minister to you. I. The Question "Do you want to get well?" We ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Roads We Travel

Contributed by Troy Mason on Mar 20, 2002

Jesus made a difference to those He met along the way. We should too.

THE ROADS WE TRAVEL John 4: 1-26 INTRODUCTION: That, too, was a moment of amazing grace and Holy Communion. · This woman, too, (like Josh) felt unworthy. and she, too, wasn’t real sure that this encounter with Jesus was legal. · She, too, was accustomed to being sneered at, talked about, looked ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Restoring Lost Power

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Mar 21, 2002

It is possible to restore the potential power of God in your life and ministry

Restoring the Lost Power to our Lives and Ministry The story of the lost axe head is illustrative of the impotent Christian’s life. 1.) A look at the early Church shows that something is missing in most Christian lives. 2.) It is the supernatural power of God!!! (Illustrations: soul-winning, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Two Legs Or A Piece Of An Ear

Contributed by Al Hood on Nov 6, 2001

A strange text with a message on commitment

TWO LEGS OR A PIECE OF AN EAR... SCRIPTURE: AMOS 3:9-12... I. CARE AND CONCERN... A. GOD CARES FOR US: 1. For Israel. 2. For Gentiles. 3. For the Lost. 4. For His Children. B. THE PICTURE OF THE SHEPHERD: 1. The Shepherd as Leader: 2. The Shepherd as Provider: 3. The Shepherd ...read more

Scripture: Amos 3:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be Better Than Your Neighbor Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Oct 12, 2001

If we truly think we’re better than another, we must demonstrate it by controlling ourselves, not controlling our neighbor.

“If you ever want to test the (1) of a person, ask him (or her) what you should do when your enemy is vulnerable. Unless they are men or women of God, they’ll tell you to (2) every time.” -Chuck Swindoll (1) = carnality (2) = strike I A Subtle Temptation (1-4) A. When we really want to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 24:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

God Loves Us When We Are Uncomfortable Series

Contributed by David Selleck on Oct 26, 2006

Michael Yaconelli’s "Messy Spirituality" God’s Annoying Love for Imperfect People

Template Oct 15, 2006 Messy Spirituality Series 3 Felt Need: Did Jesus have to turn everything upside down to get people like me to listen? Hoped for Results: Jesus was against the status quo, he loved the adventure of the unknown. Message: God loves us when we are uncomfortable Scripture: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:35-42

Denomination: Methodist

Overcoming Depression

Contributed by Bill Burnett on Nov 8, 2006

Elijah becomes an example of dealing with and overcoming deprestion

OVERCOMING DEPRESSION – 1 Kings 19 Jam 5:17/ Mal 4:5-6 Review 1 Kings 18 (esp v.24)/ 1 Kings 19:1-2/4 (Every church has a Jezebel) Here is a man who great victories but now wants to die – Ps 42/ Num 11:15 Jeremiah … would that was never born 2 Cor 1:8 Two types of depression: 1- ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-4

Denomination: Foursquare

Church Health, Part 2 Of 3 Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on May 4, 2006

Sources; Characteristics of a Healthy Church -- Willow Creek; Ten Characteristics of a Healthy Church Vision -- New England; Characteristics of a Healthy Church -- Sonlife Ministries -- Dann Spader; Eight Essential Qualities of Healthy Churches-- Natural

See Part 1 for Introduction; 5. Empowering Leadership The proof of a good leader is creating another leader, not more followers. Develop servant-leadership by strategically mentoring, teaching and serving the believers. A true leader’s measure of success is when they have succeeded in helping ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:2-11

Confronted With The Empty Tomb: Three Reactions Series

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Mar 24, 2005

This is the final in the series of "A Journey to Calvary: His Passion - Our Deliverance

Confronted With the Empty Tomb: Three Reactions Luke 24:1-7 I. Some Reacted With Hopelessness turned to Excitement (v. 1-9) A. The women were going to tend to a dead man 1. Due to their respect for Jesus 2. Due to their lack of remembrance 3. Due to their lack of real hope B. The women ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

A Claim, A Job, A Promise

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 15, 2005

Being a responsible disciple of Christ Jesus and what that entails in our contemporary living is the theme of this sermon.

A Claim, A Job, A Promise – Matthew 28:11-20 Intro: A man walked up to a vending machine, put in a coin, pressed the buttons labeled, “coffee, double cream, sugar.” No cup appeared, but the nozzles went into action sending forth coffee, cream and sugar. After the proper amounts had gone down the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:11-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed