Sermons on 1 Thessalonians 5:21-24:21:

Satan Can't Win Unless You Quit - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Ric Freeman on Dec 9, 2006

Quitters never win - winners never quit

[s1] Satan Can’t Win – Unless you quit part #1 Quitters never win – winners never quit John 17 Ric: Over the next 2 or 3 weeks we are going to deal with the topic of giving up If there is one factor that prevents people from achieving goals, or even being blessed – It’s the fact that they quit, ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1

Denomination: Charismatic

Anointed: The Influence Of The Holy Spirit As Foretold In Isaiah 61. Part 1 Series

Contributed by Ted Stidham on Feb 3, 2014

Foretold by Isaiah... the role of the Holy Spirit upon the Messiah was a pattern for the Church to follow.

Theme: To Study Isaiah 61 and uncover the amazing Promises of God! Isa 61:1-3 The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-11

Denomination: Church Of God

An Advent Sermon: He Will Do What Is Promised (Sermon 1 - Faith)

Contributed by Rev. Dustin Parker on Nov 29, 2015

The first sermon of Advent at Concordia Lutheran Church. It is the title and theme of the series

He Will Do What is Promised (Faith) Jeremiah 33:14-16 † Jesus, Son, Savior † May the grace of God, that incredible mercy, and peace that resides in you because of the Holy Spirit, sustain you until His imminent return! The Time Is Close You wondered with every passing car, whether the guests ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:14-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Desiring God: Part 1 Of A 4 Part Series On Spiritual Formation Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 2, 2014

This message looks at the basics of spiritual formation, including where our desire for God actually comes from

Spiritual Formation Series: Sermon 1: Desiring God - November 2, 2014 In the next few weeks we’re going to be looking at a subject that we’ve never addressed in depth, to my recollection. We’re going to explore the Scriptures and look at spiritual formation. The topic today is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

And The Walls Came Tumbling Down Mini Series Part 1 Of 2 Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 13, 2015

The text takes place 40 years after Moses had freed God’s Chosen from Pharaoh’s Egypt.

“And The Walls Came Tumbling Down” Mini-Series (Part 1 of 2) Joshua 5.13-6.5 January 11, 2015 CFBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A The text takes place 40 years after Moses had freed God’s Chosen from Pharaoh’s Egypt. 1 It’s interesting ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Genesis 31:1-55 – Learning From A Toxic Workplace Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Feb 28, 2015

It’s time to become a returnee and brave the journey to the land of promise. But is he prepared to lose his job to pursue his destiny? Are you?

Genesis 31:1-55 – LEARNING FROM A TOXIC WORKPLACE He has been bullied into working for them for many years. Now he overhears his co-workers making derisive comments about him in a private conversation. They falsely accuse him of wrong-doing and attack his character. They don’t even ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 31:1-55

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I'm Going All In: An Issue Of The Hands Part 1 Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Mar 2, 2015

If we are to be all in for Jesus, His Kingdom and His church then we have to be hands on. As the gospel is engraved in your heart, it is ingrained in your head and should be expressed with your hands.

Intro: We know the power of snow. Snowflakes are all uniquely made and beautiful frozen water. Snowflakes that don’t stick together don’t stay around very long. When they do their unique properties allow them to become an avalanche, a blizzard, a snowman and a snow covered landscape ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Baptist

Jochebed! Who? Trusting God Exodus 2 V1-10

Contributed by Roger Whipp on Dec 29, 2014

Jochebed, Moses mother trusted God with the most important thing in her life. Are we prepared to do the same?

I guess for most Police Officers, the most stressful part of the job is appearing at court. I shall never forget my first Crown Court appearance, and the first time I gave evidence at Court 1 at The Old Baily. Generally it’s not because you have done anything wrong, or as some might ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-10

Denomination: *other

Cord #1: A Common Community – “one Body” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jan 12, 2015

The fact that every believer is part of the body of Christ should serve to bring us together in unity.

In our main passage for this series, Ephesians 4:3-6, Paul speaks about seven “cords” that bind us together - we share a common community - “one body”; a common communion - “one Spirit”; a common confidence - “one hope”; a common commitment - ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:14-25

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Message Isaiah 7:10-14 & Matthew 1:23

Contributed by Ken Henson on Dec 3, 2013

God takes a curse and turns it into a blessing. The prophecy a virgin would bring forth a son expressed God's displeasure with Ahab, yet God took that warning to Ahab and used it as a blessing to us. God, even today, turns our curses to blessings.

Some Children’s Christmas jokes: (http://resources.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/customs/xmas/jokes.html ) What’s the difference between a Christmas alphabet and an ordinary alphabet? A Christmas alphabet has no l (noel-get it?) Why is it always cold at Christmas? Because it’s ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:10-14

Denomination: *other

Lesson 12: Don't Panic Part 1 - Marriage & Divorce Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Dec 6, 2010

There are many misunderstandings about Paul's words on marriage and divorce. Looking at them in the context of the situation they were written in, and context of our purpose as redeemed humans offers us some real wisdom.

Beginning in chapter 7, Paul begins to address specific questions the Corinthians had sent him regarding marriage, eating meat sacrificed to idols, worship, the Lord's supper and the resurrection. First he addresses a question about marriage. If you look at the chapter as a whole the context might ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-16

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Part 3 - Genesis 22:1-11 - When It Comes To The Crunch... Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Dec 10, 2010

It is what happens in these intervening years before the "some time later..." that determines my destiny. It is those things appropriated and applied in the EVERYDAY that determine how I will respond to God when the crunch comes "some time later".

Part 3 - Genesis 22:1-11 - WHEN IT COMES TO THE CRUNCH... Day after day the drudgery of books had began to depress me. Don't misunderstand. I love reading books. I was working in a warehouse at the time. Two of us would work in a large cubicle to pack books into boxes according to a computer order ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Should You Change? 1 Corinthians 7:17 - 40 Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Dec 13, 2010

When we experience new life in Jesus Christ we might think a change in our external appearance, position, or circumstances will make us more useful to the Master. But you might just miss out on one of the greatest opportunities available to you.

Last time we talked about how some in Corinth, especially women who were just experiencing new freedoms in the body of Christ, thought it best to divorce their pagan husbands, or remain celibate in marriage in order to be better Christians. In the context of an overly-sexualized society, and of a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:16-40

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Matthew 13:1-23 – Part 6 - Dungeons And Mansions? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jan 28, 2011

Whether I live in a DUNGEON or MILLION DOLLAR mansion I can still be stupid about what really matters in life.

Matthew 13:1-23 – Part 6 - DUNGEONS AND MANSIONS? She is not deaf but her heart is a fortress, cold, hard, defensive. The gates are huge, old and impenetrable, bolted with fear and pride that slide across into their iron brackets at the mention of Christ. She sits in a dungeon of her own ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Matthew 13:1-23 – Part 7 - A Return On The Investment Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Feb 4, 2011

In the midst of this devastation a harvest of another kind is ripening and producing an incredible return.

Matthew 13:1-23 – Part 7 - A RETURN ON THE INVESTMENT Vehicles being thrown around like toys in the rushing waters and heartbreaking stories of lives lost have filled the news reports. The damage to bumper harvests was also devastating, probably in the billions of dollars, as the states of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational