Sermons on Wonderful Works:

What's The Connection Between Good Works And Salvation? Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 4, 2001

GOOD DEEDS (INCLUDING KINDNESS TOWARDS OTHERS) ARE THE NATURAL EXPRESSION OF A CONVERTED LIFE, NOT THE BASIS FOR SALVATION

BIG IDEA: GOOD DEEDS (INCLUDING KINDNESS TOWARDS OTHERS) ARE THE NATURAL EXPRESSION OF A CONVERTED LIFE, NOT THE BASIS FOR SALVATION I. (:1-2) REMINDER TO PURSUE GOOD DEEDS CONSISTENTLY -- DON’T FALL BACK INTO THE OLD WAYS A. Submission to Authority 1. "Remind them to be subject to rulers, to ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Good News/Bad News

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 30, 2001

A devotional for young believers

“FOR I SAY TO YOU, THAT UNLESS YOUR RIGHTEOUSNESS SURPASSES THAT OF THE SCRIBES AND PHARISEES, YOU SHALL NOT ENTER THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN.” This may very well be the original “Good news/Bad news” line. Waddya want first? Good news, or bad news? The bad ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:20

Denomination: Orthodox

The Gospel Verses Religion

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Feb 9, 2001

Religion can point one to God and provide expression for faith, but only the Person of Christ can bring slavation.

The Gospel Vs. Religion Eph 2:1-10 A recent article in the religion section of our local newspaper, dealt with the question, “Is it better to be religious or spiritual?” Opinions were garnered from five local pastors, representing Unity, Lutheran, Presbyterian, Disciples of Christ, and Bahai. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

¿qué Es La Fe? Series

Contributed by Andrew Schroer on Mar 12, 2001

Dado que nuestra fe se basa en las promesas fieles de nuestro Dios salvador, afectará cada aspecto de nuestra vida.

Cuando yo estaba en la universidad, la gran mayoría de los muchachos que vivían en mi residencia vieron una telenovela americana llamada “Days of our Lives” todos los días. Honestamente, esa novela nunca me llamaba la atención, pero un día me senté con mis compañeros para verla. Y me acuerdo que ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:8-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Predicamos La Palabra De Fe

Contributed by Andrew Schroer on Mar 12, 2001

Al ver que nuestra fe está basada en el hecho de que Jesucristo es nuestro Señor, vamos a compartir ese mensaje con otros.

Había una vez un hombre que tenía más que noventa años el cual se llamaba Pepe Hernández. Y bueno, fue un buen cristiano, y un buen luterano. El Sr. Hernández asistió cada Domingo a la iglesia sin fallar, y no le importaba el tiempo: asistió si estaba nevando, lloviendo, en calor y en frío, lo ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:8-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Andemos En La Luz

Contributed by Andrew Schroer on Mar 12, 2001

Dios nos anima a andar en la luz de Jesucristo, el cual nos ganó la salvación al destruir al diablo.

Cierrense los ojos por favor. Bueno, y ahora imagínate si fueras ciego… Imagínate—al despertarse en la mañana, abres tus ojos, pero todavía estás en oscuridad. Y ya tienes que levantarte para bañar, desayunar e ir al trabajo. Imagínate el miedo, la frustración, el peligro de andar así, de andar ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-4

Denomination: Lutheran

Auméntanos La Fe

Contributed by Andrew Schroer on Mar 12, 2001

Pedimos a Dios que nos aumente la fe para que no dependamos de nosotros mismos sino completamente de él.

Me acuerdo de en una novela que mis hermanas siempre veían. En esta novela salío una muchacha la cual se llamaba Esperanza. Y bueno, un día mientras que Esperanza estaba esquiando, de repente había una avalancha violente. Desapareció Esperanza. Y por días todos la buscaron, pero no podían ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Heaven Or Hell Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Mar 14, 2001

Paul lays the foundation of his explination of salvation in Romans 1, a foundation that makes the difference between heaven and hell.

The Book of Romans: Proud to be a Christian Heaven or Hell? For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

God's Righteousness, Or Yours?

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 22, 2000

A devotion for young believers/seekers

JAMES 2:10 “FOR WHOEVER KEEPS THE WHOLE LAW AND YET STUMBLES IN ONE POINT, HE HAS BECOME GUILTY OF ALL.” ROMANS 10:5-13 “FOR MOSES WRITES THAT THE MAN WHO PRACTICES THE RIGHTEOUSNESS WHICH IS BASED ON LAW SHALL LIVE BY THAT RIGHTEOUSNESS. 6 BUT THE RIGHTEOUSNESS BASED ON FAITH SPEAKS THUS, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:5-13, James 2:10

Denomination: Orthodox

Circle Of Glory

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 2, 2001

Our faith starts with, and ends with, our great hope of glorification

“THEREFORE HAVING BEEN JUSTIFIED BY FAITH, WE HAVE PEACE WITH GOD THROUGH OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, 2 THROUGH WHOM ALSO WE HAVE OBTAINED OUR INTRODUCTION BY FAITH INTO THIS GRACE IN WHICH WE STAND, AND WE EXULT IN HOPE OF THE GLORY OF GOD. 3 AND NOT ONLY THIS, BUT WE ALSO EXULT IN OUR ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-10

Denomination: Orthodox

Knocking Off The Training Wheels Of Legalism

Contributed by Andy Atkins on Jan 5, 2001

Where does the Law cross the line into legalism? Paul told the Colossians the answer.

Colossians 2:11-17 Knocking Off the Training Wheels of Legalism My bicycle never had training wheels. I came from the school that said, “Take the plunge!” and “If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.” When my dad put my bicycle together for me, I was six years old. I was eight ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:11-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Mathematics Of Heaven

Contributed by Mark Atherton on Apr 10, 2001

a look at Philippians 3:1-11

The Mathematics of Heaven Philippians 3: 1-11 ----Resume = Resurrection Rom. 3:20; Php. 3:7 ----Resume + Relationship = Resurrection Acts 15:11 ----Resume = Rubbish Php. 3:8 Rom 4:4-5 ----Relationship = Resurrection!! Php. 3:10 This sermon looks at four mathematical equations that Paul ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11

Denomination: Holiness

Family Day '98

Contributed by Mark Atherton on Apr 10, 2001

a sermon preached on a Family Day celebration

Family is important to God We had a familyfamily before Abraham, Issac, and Jacob, Red Sea, 10 commandments, Jericho, Daniel, three Hebrew children Garden everthing good except that man was alone Bible speaks of families Genesis, OT, Father in NT, Son, John 3:16, bride, groom, marraige ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:14-17

Denomination: Holiness

Funnking With Straight A's

Contributed by Howard Flynn on May 17, 2001

Human goodness is not good enough for God

Did you ever get an F in school? I did when I was a freshman in high school because I wanted to play more than study. Thus, at the end of an eight-week term I wound up with an F in biology, F as in Flynn. My parents were furious and promised dire retribution if I didn’t bring that grade up to a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8-9, Matthew 5:20

Denomination: Adventist

Trophy Case Christians

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Oct 18, 2000

Your trophies and accomplishments will not get you into heaven. There is no salvation outside of Jesus Christ.

TROPHY CASE CHRISTIANITY TEXT: Luke 18:9-14 INTRODUCTION: I was visiting a man in his home when I noticed a large glass case that was filled with trophies. There were trophies for bowling, trophies for racing cars, trophies for hitting home runs at softball, and many others. Each one had this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14