Sermons on A Book From God:

Motivation From The Lord's Return Series

Contributed by James Mccullen on May 9, 2005

The Lord’s return should motivate us to service. It is my desire to preach the Bible during the entire sermon. Please note all points and sub-points are tied to the scripture. This sermon is expository in style, you will have to open, and keep open, yo

MOTIVATION FROM THE LORD’S RETURN James 5:7-12 [7] Be patient, therefore, brethren, until the coming of the Lord. Behold, the farmer waits for the precious produce of the soil, being patient about it, until it gets the early and late rains. {8} You too be patient; strengthen your hearts, ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-12

Denomination: *other

Breaking Free From The Past Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 24, 2003

As we focus on those things that are eternal, and put on the new self, we will experience freedom from those things that have shackled us in the past.

Breaking Free from the Past In an old Candid Camera episode, an actor is on a busy sidewalk and begins looking at the ground. He walks around a bit and continues to look down. People are passing by him and a few give him strange looks. After a couple minutes, he decides to get down on his hands ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-11, Colossians 3:1

Denomination: Baptist

Deliverance From Satan's Influence Series

Contributed by Anthony Seel on Jul 3, 2005

Sixth Sermon in a series on the Lord’s Prayer based on a booklet from Partners in Ministry.

THE SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST July 3, 2005 St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church The Rev. M. Anthony Seel, Jr. Matthew 6:13 "Deliverance from Satan’s Influence" It has been nearly 30 years since Psychiatrist M. Scott Peck wrote his bestseller, The Road Less Traveled, and it was well-received and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:13

Denomination: Lutheran

Abstaining From Worldly Associations

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Nov 23, 2011

Paul taught that the corrupt ways of the world was totally incongruent with the life that is in Christ. The Apostle Paul asks some searching questions to point out the absurdity of Christians trying to straddle the spiritual fence in their daily life.

Abstaining from Worldly Associations Text: 2 Cor. 6:14, 17-18 Intro: Though Second Corinthians 6:14 & 15 “…are often applied to various sorts of alliances (e.g., mixed marriages, improper business associations), Paul’s primary association was probably ecclesiastical." Though the principles ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom From Discouragement 2 Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 5, 2003

Because of the work of the Holy Spirit we can have freedom from discouragement

INTRODUCTION • A couple of weeks ago we started looking at the issue of discouragement. One of the freedoms we can enjoy as Christians is the freedom from discouragement. • One of the reasons we looked at as to why this is true is because of the hope of better things to come that we have in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Heroic Leadership From Fathers Series

Contributed by James Bohrer on Dec 24, 2008

A Peter Marshall sermon adapted to my congregation and today.

How many young boys imagination are swept away by heroes. How many boys play at Superman, Batman, and Spiderman and even Han Solo or Luke Skywalker? I remember wanting to be Spiderman and Captain America. Last night Josiah received a great thrill when we finally busted out his Batman bed ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons Learned From A Demon

Contributed by David Tack on Jan 30, 2011

We learn things from virtually anywhere. Let's look at some lessons we can pick up from the demon found in the biblical account of Luke 4:33-37.

Lessons Learned from a Demon Text: Luke 4:33-37: (33) And in the synagogue there was a man, which had a spirit of an unclean devil, and cried out with a loud voice, (34) Saying, Let us alone; what have we to do with thee, thou Jesus of Nazareth? art thou come to destroy us? I know thee who thou ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:33-37

Denomination: Baptist

Who Are The Kings From The East? Series

Contributed by Larry Hinkle on Oct 22, 2019

This message seeks to expose and reveal the mysteries of apocalyptic images right before the Second Coming of Christ. it challenges believers to be faithful, focused and unflappable in light of the Return of Christ.

Best life practices, most solid advice, came from my time as a boy Scout … Scout motto is be prepared, and its always worthwhile to observe some timeless codes of conduct, especially practices like: thrifty, clean, brave and reverent, they are go-to principles when the future looks uncertain. I ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 16:12-16

Denomination: Methodist

Straight Talk From Dad

Contributed by Brian Atwood on May 29, 2001

Three things a good dad wants his kids to do. (These are also three things our heavenly Father wants from all of us.)

A traditional Father’s Day sermon would direct its attention to things a good dad ought to do. Instead, let’s look today at some things a good dad wants his kids to do. In Proverbs 4:1-4, Solomon says: "Hear ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding. (2) For I ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Our Distance From Jesus

Contributed by Niles Lloyd on Feb 15, 2003

WHERE ARE YOU AT IN YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS? WHY ARE SOME REALLY CLOSE, SOME NOT SO CLOSE AND OTHERS SEEM SO FAR AWAY FROM CHRIST? WELL, WE CAN ALL BE CLOSER IF WE "WANT" TO BE CLOSE TO JESUS.

TITLE: OUR DISTANCE FROM JESUS 1/27/02 TEXT: MATTHEW 26:36 – 43, 47 - 50 INTRO: ONE OF MY FAVORITE PASSAGES OF SCRIPTURE IS HERE IN CHAPTER 26 OF THE BOOK OF MATTHEW. I HAVE OFTEN READ THIS PASSAGE AND WONDERED ABOUT ALL THAT TOOK PLACE ON THAT NIGHT. IT IS A SPECIAL PASSAGE TO ME ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-50

Denomination: Baptist

Drawing Near To God Series

Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on Nov 17, 2015

James primary reason for writing his book was to bring Christians closer to God. He has illustrated the pitfalls and blessings for the Christian who desire to develop a closer relationship to getting closer to God by avoiding the pitfalls.

James primary reason for writing his book was to bring Christians closer to God. He has illustrated the pitfalls and blessings for the Christian who desire to develop a closer relationship to getting closer to God by avoiding the pitfalls and our Christian character. Bookstore shelves are full of ...read more

Scripture: James 4:8-17

Denomination: Baptist

Identity: From Rejection To Acceptance

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Dec 20, 2006

This is a sermon on Identity from the perspective of "The Exchanged Life" which seeks to facilitate one accepting their identity in Christ.

I recently read a book about rejection and its effects entitled, "The Ins and Out of Rejection" by Charles R. Solomon. Did you notice the plural tense of "Ins" and the singular tense of the word "Out"? The point is, there are many ins into rejection, but only one "out." The only way out of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

A Touch From The Risen Lord

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 30, 2008

Only four post Ressurection appearances of Jesus to disciples are recorded in John’s Gospel - and each makes a significant contribution to imparting faith

Ashby Folville 30-03-08 Story Sherlock Holmes and his friend Dr. John Watson went on a camping trip. They set up their tent and fell asleep. Some hours later, Holmes woke his faithful friend. "Watson, look up at the sky and tell me what you see." Watson replied, "I see millions of ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Anglican

The Character Of A Woman Of Virtue Series

Contributed by Patrick Usifo on Dec 2, 2017

The Proverb 31 is not only about the character of a Godly woman, but wisdom in action. Ruth was called a woman of virtue before she got married as an encouragement to all women. God is looking for the fruit bearing and not charisma.

The Character of a Woman of Strength Text: Proverb 31:10-31 Message: An Excellent Woman The book of Proverb is a very difficult book to draw expository sermon from, because of the didactic or instructive nature and arrangement of the texts. It is also full of parallelism ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christian Peace

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 18, 2016

Let's talk about the Christian concept of peace, then the negative emotions of upset and how to deal with them (Material adapted from book by Robert Roberts called Spiritual Emotions, chapter on peace)

HoHum: Two painters were commissioned to paint a picture of peace. The first chose for his canvass a scene of tranquillity of a still lake among beautiful far off mountains. The second threw across his canvass a thundering waterfall with a fragile little tree suspended over the foam. There at ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ