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Repentance

Contributed by Jim Keegan on Dec 27, 2020

Repentance isn’t a one-time change of heart, but it should be an integral part of our spiritual growth. It’s been said that the essential quality of a saint is to have a repentant heart. That requires a sensitive conscience and a teachable spirit.

“Repentance” Matthew 3:1-12 [Read Mt. 3:1-12] I was once asked to preach a revival at a neighboring church, and when I accepted the host pastor told me, “Don’t hold back. The harder the preaching, the more they like it.” That statement took me by surprise. I’m still not sure if that was true ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-12

God Is Immutable Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 19, 2021

Looking at the fact that in our ever changing world, God does not!

God is Immutable February 21, 2021 I don’t have many memories of life when I was a little kid. I assume I used a bottle when I was a baby. I’m not sure they had sippy cups when I was a toddler. I remember the plastic cups I used when I was a child. Eventually, I graduated to a real cup, made ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:8, Psalm 46:1-7, Malachi 3:6, Psalm 18:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Truth About The Gospel Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on Jan 22, 2009

Only the Gospel 1) Gives us the assurance of heaven. 2) produces a changed life 3) Is based on God’s grace

THE TRUTH ABOUT THE GOSPEL COLOSSIANS 1:3-8 1. Illus. of Homer and The Odyssey (HNTC, page 276) • Ulysses wanted to hear- plugged ears of crew and lashed himself to mast of ship. • Orpheus- played and sang so beautifully that the siren’s song held no appeal to the sailors. 2. There are a thousand ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

Caricatures Of Christianity

Contributed by Henry Shellman on Jul 16, 2011

This serman shows that modern spirituality is a distorted view of Christanity much like a caricature is a distorted view of an individual hoping to bring people back to their committment to be a disciple of Christ

Caricatures of Christianity as edited by Henry Shellman Original Idea and manuscript written by Rev. Aaron McCollough-freshfireministries.com Preached and Posted with his permission and prayers Matthew 28: 19-20 John 15: 1-12 Text Scripture: Matthew 28: 19-20 Matthew 28:19 – Go ye ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: *other

"An Interview With An Invalid” John 5:1-17 Series

Contributed by Paris Lee Smith, Sr. Mdiv on Jan 5, 2013

"This is a fresh approach to this remarkable encounter between a brother trying to get in a place where Jesus is telling him to quickly get away from!"

In the Gospel of John, there is perhaps one of the most interesting miracles to have ever taken place in the holy writ. In chapter five of his Gospel is the main miracle of the man who had been sitting at the Pool of Bethesda for thirty-eight long years. Allow our creative imagination the ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

This Is What Repentance Looks Like

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Oct 17, 2023

They turned to God. That's the key, isn't it! Turn to God! That is what repentance looks like. Most of us probably think that we have done a pretty good job of putting the Lord first in our lives. And I hope that is true. Still, there are three things that we do need to remember:

Alba 10-15-2023 THIS IS WHAT REPENTANCE LOOKS LIKE I Thessalonians 1:9-10 In Acts chapter two, the apostle Peter on the Day of Pentecost was preaching about Jesus, and he concluded his sermon with these words: 36 “Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly that God has made this Jesus, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:9-10, Acts 2:36-39, Isaiah 44:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Nude Dude In A Rude Mood Series

Contributed by Joel Preston on May 6, 2012

This is one of the most amazing stories in the Bible!! It is a tremendous picture of the grace of God touching & transforming the most hopeless of men.

The Gospel of Mark #13 – “A Nude Dude in a Rude Mood” Mark 5:1-20 Intro – 1. I love preaching the Bible & all that goes along with it!! I love the study of Homiletics – the art of preaching. I have over 40 books in my library just on this topic alone! 2. 2 Tim. 4:2 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Jonah - The Pouting Prophet Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Feb 6, 2015

This sermon looks at chapter four of Jonah and his attitude toward God. In this final sermon of the series we find: 1. God Loves PEOPLE 2. God's Plan For Saving People Involves PEOPLE 3. God's Willing To Do Whatever It Takes To Save PEOPLE

Journey Of Jonah - The Pouting Prophet A new resident to the community was walking down a street and noticed a man struggling with a washing machine at the doorway of his house. When the newcomer volunteered to help, the homeowner was overjoyed. The two men began working on the bulky appliance one ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What You Seek Is What You'll Get

Contributed by Russell (Rusty) Pruitt on Dec 29, 2018

Colossians 3:1-2: “If then you have been raised with Christ, seek those things that are above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things that are above, not things that are of the earth.” (ESV)

It’s a New Year: What You Seek Is What You’ll Get Text: Colossians 3:1-2: “If then you have been raised with Christ, seek those things that are above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things that are above, not things that are of the earth.” (ESV) Introduction: ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Sandpaper Christians

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on May 20, 2008

If Christians are to make a difference in society, we must be salt and light. This sermon adds sandpaper... sometimes we have to rub against the grain.

Sand Paper Christians Romans 12:2, John 15:18-19 Intro: These words were scribbled on the tomb of an Anglican bishop in the crypts of Westminster Abbey... "When I was young and free and my imagination had no limits, I dreamed of changing the world. As I grew older and wiser, I discovered the world ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Baptist

Can A Person Know Jesus Intimately?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Sep 6, 2021

I believe that the essential issue in the church today is the need to grow in intimacy with Jesus, the Creator God of all things.

God desires to have a personal, intimate, loving, dynamic, and powerful relationship with every person on the planet. WHAT IS INTIMACY? To develop an intimate relationship with Jesus, we need to define what that looks like. Some have said that intimacy means "in-to-me-see" and begins ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:13, John 17:20-23, 1 Corinthians 2:9-10, Proverbs 2:1-8, Proverbs 3:5-6, Psalm 37:4, Psalm 27:4, John 6:35, Ephesians 2:8-9, Psalm 63:1-3, Psalm 139:23-24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Walk In The Light

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 14, 2009

Walking in the Light means to "Act According To His Word" - Implementing Four Actions from 1 Jn 1:7 ❶ CHANGE - Walk ❷ SEE - Light ❸ KNOW - Fellowship ❹ EXPERIENCE - Blood

The Pew Forum On Religion & Public Life - SURVEY Who Achieves Eternal Life? 65% - Many religions can lead to eternal life 29% - My religion is the one true faith to eternal life 6% - Don’t know/refused eHow - How to do just about everything How to Choose a Religion That Is Right for You Their ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

Soul-Lift

Contributed by Skip Alexander on Jun 30, 2008

Inward vs. outward change. We live in a world of face lifts when we need a soul-lift.

I. You Know You’re Getting Old When… • You and your teeth don’t sleep together. • You try to straighten out the wrinkles in your socks and discover you aren’t wearing any. • At the breakfast table you hear snap, crackle, pop and you’re not eating cereal. • You are on a first name basis with your ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Satan Can't Handle The Truth Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 7, 2009

Why is Satan a liar? Why can’t he seem to handle the truth? And what does that tell us about the truth that’s in Christ?

(Enter wearing a military style outfit and address the audience as a drill sergeant might raw recruits. I even looked at one of our men and told him to “suck that stomach in soldier”) OPEN: You are gathered in this assembly hall this morning to begin your basic training as a soldier of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 8:42-45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Position Of Transition

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Sep 5, 2021

As I thought about what my sermon topic would be on this final Zoom service the word transition came to mind. As I thought about the transitions that were made throughout scripture, a couple stood out to me. Let's take a look.

A POSITION OF TRANSITION As I thought about what my sermon topic would be on this final Zoom service the word transition came to mind. Transition means change, move, switch, alteration, modification. I can see how all of these could apply to what's happening with Cornerstone. We are making a ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:15-18, Jeremiah 29:4-7, Jeremiah 29:11, Numbers 11:4-6, Numbers 14:1-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ