Sermons on Work Of The Devil:

Salvation Is By Grace, Not By Deeds

Contributed by Craig Condon on Jun 11, 2016

God’s peace and power can only be experienced when we say no to ourselves and our ambitions and yes to God. God sacrificed Jesus for our sins, so it is only fair for us to make the sacrifices we have to make to love God and show that love to the world.

Have you ever been in a gathering where you felt that you did not belong? Have you even been in a club where you had to obey the rules? If so, then perhaps you can understand why Paul wrote the passage from Galatians that we heard earlier in this morning’s service. Paul has just recalled ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:15-21

Denomination: Anglican

Who Is This Jesus Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jul 15, 2016

What does the Word of God say about the nature of Christ?

July 17, 2016 Morning Worship Text: John 1:1 Subject: The Deity of Christ; Part 6 in the Inspired Word of God Series Title: Who Is This Jesus? I want to return to our series on the inspired Word of God. Haven’t we come to that conclusion? Don’t we know that every word contained in ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Two Judgments

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Dec 27, 2015

The two judgments of the Bema seat judgment vs. the great white throne judgment. One will be the judging of our works while the other will be a damnation for the unconverted.

The Two Judgments Introduction: In basketball there is what is called a shot clock, it is a clock that counts backwards allowing a team a set amount of seconds to shoot the ball. Life's “shot clock” began when we were born. God knows what year, month, day, hour, minute, second our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Commitment To Grow

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 19, 2016

God desires that every Christian grow to maturity in Christ. Three areas that we often need to grow in are worship, witness and work.

Introduction: A. Last Sunday, We spent some time trying to get a clear and simple vision of our God-given mission for our congregation. 1. I introduced a vision statement that I believe will give us a needed handle for pleasing God. 2. So what is it that God wants us to be as a church? God wants ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Getting A Clean Start On The New Year

Contributed by James Wallace on Oct 27, 2016

An encouragement to unbelievers to get a clean start on the new year by becoming forgiveness, cleansed by the grace and forgiveness people receive when they show their faith in Jesus, as the paralytic did in this story.

Getting a Clean Start in the New Year Mark 2:1-12 Well, we’ve come to the end of one year, and the beginning of a new year. And, of course, we tend to look back at this point in the year to what has happened. And 2013 certainly has been an eventful year for the Wallace clan, climaxed of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Bible Church

The End And The Reward Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 12, 2016

Paul is not focusing on sinful behavior we should avoid, but on exemplary behavior we should practice.

24th or Last Sunday of the Year 2016 Extraordinary Form The five hundred year period since the end of the Renaissance has been marked by two events we Catholics can realistically call religious catastrophes. The first, of course, was the Protestant revolution most agree was begun by Martin Luther ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:15-35

Denomination: Catholic

Instructions For Ministers Series

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Apr 16, 2015

Because Jesus Christ is the Lord of Hosts; you must practice ministry that gives honor to His name.

Scripture Introduction: Please turn to Malachi 2:10-16. Do you know what treacherous living looks like? In this passage God is going to reveal what He calls treacherous living. FCF: People deal treacherously against their brother. Why does God reject offerings? Mal. ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Now What? Responding To The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on May 18, 2015

The work of the Holy Spirit created a huge response to the gospel on the original Pentecost. It could have gone very differently but for the fact that God was at work, creating the nascent Church.

CATM Sermon - May 17, 2015 - Acts Chapter 2:36-47 We ended last week’s message by considering how the many people gathered responded to Peter's message of the Gospel, and to the fact that Jesus had died for them, even as they orchestrated His murder. And one of the things that makes ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Am I? (Part Four)

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Feb 23, 2015

So far in our series on what we are as Christians we’ve looked how we are a child of God, we are a temple of the Holy Spirit, we are a slave of God, and we are a part of the body of Christ. Today, we will see that we are God’s workmanship.

WHAT AM I? (part four) INTRODUCTION: So far in our series on what we are as Christians we’ve looked how we are a child of God, we are a temple of the Holy Spirit, we are a slave of God, and we are a part of the body of Christ. Today, we will see that we are God’s workmanship. 1) We ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Job Series

Contributed by David Lodwig on Jan 5, 2016

Once we learn to have a Godly work ethic, we can help balance our lives.

INTRO • How many of you still remember the playground at your elementary school? o I am a proud product of Sarah J. Anderson Elementary in Vancouver, WA. o We had an awesome playground. o True story: • Getting tooth stuck in head… o Once I recovered from that ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23

Denomination: Baptist

Be Excellent - 4 Of 4 Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 28, 2016

The church is called to strive for excellence in all we do.

Excellence Colossians 3:17-24 January 24, 2016 For the first 3 weeks of the year we’ve been looking at what it means to strive for excellence. What does it mean for us individually and as a church. I believe we can never be the church Christ calls us to be, if we don’t strive for ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

Validity Of Near Death Experiences

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 24, 2014

The movie "Heaven is for Real" has reopened the conversation of the validity of near death experiences (NDEs). This message looks at what NDEs are, the controversies about them, and the confirmation that they can be for God's Word.

VALIDITY OF NEAR DEATH EXPERIENCES “Heaven is For Real” Commentary INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: WHEN NOTHING HURTS 1. Renee and Daniel had been married for over 50 years. One morning, they both awoke from a good night’s sleep. As usual, Daniel reached over and took her hand in his. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:2-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Engage In Good Deeds Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 2, 2014

Being engaged in good deeds we will avoid foolish controversies & divisiveness and live a fruitful life. The only evidence the unsaved world has that we belong to God is our godly lives & the deeds God does through us.

TITUS 3: 8-15 ENGAGE IN GOOD DEEDS The result of the kindness, love, mercy and grace of God is hope. We draw on the riches of God in this life while looking for the blessed hope of Jesus’ return (v. 7). Those that have received these riches and hope in Jesus will live godly lives that ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

Finding My Place In The Field Part 2 Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Sep 13, 2009

Conclusion to August 16/09 sermon.

Dakota Community Church August 23, 2009 The Field & the Force 6 Finding My Place in the Field (Part 2) So far we have looked at: 1. When the Church is the field When the church is the field it is seen as the place people come to do the work of God. 2. When the Church is the (labor) force When ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Mennonite

The Centrality Of The Cross

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Mar 20, 2011

God,s purpose for the cross of Christ.

THE CENTRALITY OF THE CROSS The cross is 1. The centre of God’s purpose for us. Deliverance from this present evil age. Gal.1: 4Who gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us from this present evil world, according to the will of God ...read more

Denomination: Baptist