Sermons on Whosoever Will:

Seeing Sin For What It Is Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 23, 2016

Those who are in Christ are aware of the dangers and consequences of sin, and yet most today are unwilling to confront it. While we must work with compassion, we also have an obligation to address sin and deal with it in our lives.

Seeing Sin for What it Is 1 John 3: 4-10 Dr. J. Wilbur Chapman used to tell of a Methodist preacher who often spoke on the subject of sin. He minced no words, but defined sin as “that abominable thing that God hates.” A leader in his congregation came to him on one occasion and urged ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:4-10

Denomination: Baptist

A Word Concerning Murder Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Sep 29, 2021

We know that killing another is wrong, but Jesus expands the realm of accountability for murder beyond what most, even in our day, perceive as murderous.

A Word Concerning Murder Matthew 5: 21-26 In our text today, Jesus continued to emphasize the righteous standard that God expects and requires of humanity to have fellowship with Him. Here our Lord continued to point out man’s misguided perception of righteousness and He again rebukes the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Baptist

How To Celebrate Christmas - Advent Part 4 Series

Contributed by Charles Wall, Jr. on Oct 29, 2003

Today I would like to wrap this study up on Advent by asking the question - how can we respond to these truths we have studied together? And in trying to think of what would be an appropriate response I have gone not to the Bible but instead to a hymn, a

We have been taking the diff. Sundays in December to reflect on Advent - the coming, the arrival of Jesus Christ into this world. And we have much to be thankful for concerning Advent for as we have seen we had a great, great need, a desperate need for Advent. And Advent was something that every ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:15-20

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Discernable Differences For Disciples Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 14, 2009

Followers of Christ respond when he calls, corrects and commissions them.

Title: Discernable Differences for Disciples Texts: Mark 1:16-20, 9:33-37 and 16:14-16 Thesis: Followers of Christ respond when he calls, corrects, and commissions them. Series: The Bible in 90 Day Whole Church Challenge Introduction A disconnect exists when there is a gap between our claims ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:16-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living On Mission With God

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Mar 17, 2014

The phrase, "Living on Mission with God" is a pretty flexible phrase, but serves as a great missions concept. This sermon focuses on believers making missions and evangelism and service to God a focus of their lives.

Living on Mission with God Chuck Sligh March 16, 2014 TEXT: Mark 8:34-36 – “And when he had called the people unto him with his disciples also, he said unto them, Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. 35 For whosoever will save his ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-36

Denomination: Baptist

It's A Question Of Faith

Contributed by Paul Shafit on Sep 9, 2005

Eternal life is not a new concept and how to achieve it.

It’s A Question Of Faith John 10:27-30 From the most ancient of times man has held fast to the idea of life after death. Cave dwellers in what we refer to as pre-historic times drew pictures on the walls which illustrated their faith. The Egyptians and many ...read more

Scripture: John 10:27-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Matter Of Life Or Death

Contributed by George Holt on Oct 18, 2000

INTRODUCTION Matters of "life or death" are faced often enough, emergency response teams train and practice to respond to situations in order to save lives.

INTRODUCTION Matters of "life or death" are faced often enough, emergency response teams train and practice to respond to situations in order to save lives. What we need is a training for allowing death to replace life. The story of death for life begins way back in the book of Genesis. I. Story ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-2

Spirit Of The Law Part 1

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 27, 2023

Who better to give a commentary on the Old Testament than it's author, Jesus? Let's look at the Spirit of the law in Matthew 5.

The best commentary on the Old Testament is by Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount. In each case we learn several things, 1) the Spirit of the law, 2) our utter failure to live up to it, and 3) our need for forgiveness and mercy. Let’s begin to understand the intent of the law by its author. Let’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-37

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral Sermon For Loretta Dyer

Contributed by Jerry Thorpe on Mar 27, 2009

Funeral for Loretta Dyer

THE FUNERAL OF LORETTA DYER PROCESSIONAL: (Song-One day at a time) TEXT JOHN 3:16 For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. SHALL WE PRAY The text today is called the golden text of the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Church Of God

Hey You Have A Call

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jun 3, 2010

God calls all men to repent but not all except.

HEY YOU HAVE A CALL John 11:20Then Martha, as soon as she heard that Jesus was coming, went and met him: but Mary sat still in the house. 21 Then said Martha unto Jesus, Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother had not died. 22 But I know, that even now, ...read more

Scripture: John 11:20-29

Denomination: Baptist

Three Types Of Righteousness

Contributed by David Goering on Aug 14, 2018

Describing the three types of righteousness found in Scripture.

TITLE: Three types of righteousness SCRIPTURE: (1.) A filthy rags type of righteousness. Isaiah 64:6 "But we are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away." (2.) Christs righteousness ...read more

It Is Going To Cost You Something

Contributed by Craig Benner on Aug 14, 2013

There are no free rides in the calling of God. One must be decided and determined to get on board and pay the fare.

It is going to cost something. Luke 9:57-62 Jesus and the disciples have left Samaria in route to Jerusalem. 2 Men sought to follow Jesus of their own accord. 1 Man was asked to Jesus to follow him. Jesus does not candy coat the calling of the ministry. He warns us up front that there is a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Pentecostal

Thou Art The Christ!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Aug 17, 2019

My wife Marge recorded on one album the song 'Now I have Jesus, Now I have everything! Matthew 1:21 ... thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins. and Peter asked who do people say He is? answered "Thou art the Christ the Son of the Living God"!

THOU ART THE CHRIST! My wife Marge recorded on one her earlier albums the song 'Now I have Jesus, Now I have everything! Matthew 1:21 (KJV) And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins. and Peter when Jesus asked who do ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-16, Romans 10:9-13, John 1:12, 2 Corinthians 6:2

The Heart Of The Matter

Contributed by Robert Travis on Jun 26, 2001

If God loved us, we ought to love one another.

THE HEART OF THE MATTER John 3:16 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” I John 3:16 “Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, 1 John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Solders Of The Cross

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on May 25, 2018

Who should serve like the military men do.

SOLDERS OF THE CROSS 1.Take up. Matthew 10: 38 And he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me. 39 He that findeth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it. 40 He that receiveth you receiveth me, and he that receiveth me ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:38-40

Denomination: Baptist