Sermons on A Given:

Hope To Escape Sin's Sentence Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jan 22, 2008

THE BEGINNINGS OF HOPE, part 3 – We have been given favor with God. The lives of Enoch and Noah show us our certain hope to escape sin’s sentence of death. ---Listen online and find PDF of my sermon notes at www.praiseag.org

• Genesis 5-8 (selected verses) 5:1 This is the written account of Adam’s line. When God created man, he made him in the likeness of God. 2 He created them male and female and blessed them. And when they were created, he called them "man." 3 When Adam had lived 130 years, he had a son in his own ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Giddy Up Gideon

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on May 27, 2008

Do you feel comfortable sitting on the sidelines not taking a stand not stating an opinion? Have you given in to the pressure of todays society and found yourself like Gideon fallen away from God? Have you decided its better to hide than fight for what

Giddy Up Gideon In todays scripture passages we see two very different reactions by two different men who decide to follow God. Let us look at the Old Testament account of Gideon. The name Gideon means Destroyer, Mighty warrior or Feller (of trees). Well as the story opens we see that Gideon ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christians Are More Than Conquerors Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Sep 6, 2010

Christians can overcome anything because 1. God is for them!, 2. God has given them everything they need!, 3. God sees them perfect in Christ!, 4. Jesus is always praying for them!, and 5. God’s love will never fail for them!

Show “swoosh logo”…… What does this stand for?? Does anyone know what NIKE means?? Basically, Nike is Greek for victor! Now, did you know that NIKE is in the Bible? Look at the front of your bulletin. Our Scripture of the Week is Romans 8:37. Let us commit to memorize this verse. Let us say it ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Watchman On The Wall

Contributed by William D. Brown on Aug 2, 2008

God has given us His word in black & white that there is a heaven to gain & a hell to shone, are we as His watchman telling and warning people of what He has said, do we really care that people are dropping off into hell every minute of the day?

Watchman on the wall EZEKIEL 33: 1-16 Are we being Gods watchman on the wall today? Are we warning the lost sinner that he or she is in great danger because of what is on the way? God has given us His word in black & white that there is a heaven to ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 33:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

How To Judge Correctly Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 5, 2008

Jesus has just given our old adage, "like father like son" new meaning. Jesus, like the Father, has the authority to execute judgment & to give life. A life centered on Jesus’ & His Word will judge correctly & do right & will be resurrected to life.

JOHN 5: 25-32 HOW TO JUDGE CORRECTLY 1 Corinthians 15:42-44 / Ezekiel 37: 1- ] Jesus has just given our old adage, "like father like son" new meaning. Jesus, like the Father, has the authority to execute judgment and to give life. A life centered on Jesus’ and His Word will ...read more

Scripture: John 5:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

How To Handle Anxiety And Worry

Contributed by Larry Moyer on Aug 5, 2009

God does not want us to worry. He’s given us biblical examples of his power and control, and He’s even volunteered to handle things for us. This message explains how we can avoid the "What If" syndrome and leave the worrying to God.

Medical doctors estimate that more than 25% of their patients are what they have called the "worried well." Doctors spend a great chunk of time examining people who are not sick. They are only worried. Worry is the diet of our day. We are plagued by that "What if?" problem. What if my car was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It Takes Faith (Part Seven) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jul 31, 2017

Abraham faced, and passed, probably the greatest test of faith given to a man (except for Jesus). Today we'll focus on Genesis 22 where God commanded Abraham to sacrifice his son Isaac. We'll see that It takes faith to put God first.

IT TAKES FAITH (part seven) Hebrews 11:17-19 Today we'll be looking at probably the greatest test of faith given to a man followed by the greatest display of trust and obedience (next to Jesus', of course). In this story we have God commanding Abraham to sacrifice his son Isaac. But this is the ...read more

Scripture: James 2:21-24, Hebrews 11:17-19, Genesis 22:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who/What Do We Worship? The King Of Kings & Lord Of Lords

Contributed by Ken Henson on Oct 10, 2018

We are all given certain gifts so we can draw attention to our LORD. Our job is to do His work, whatever work He has called us to, in such a way that He gets attention and glory-so that people are drawn to Him.

Revelation 19 v. 6 And like a voice of a great crowd, and as the voice of great waters, and like the voice of powerful thunders, saying, “Hallelujah!!! For the Lord God Almighty reigns! v. 7 Let’s rejoice and jump for joy and give Him glory, for the marriage of the Lamb has come, and His bride has ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:6-16

Denomination: *other

Go And Make Disciples!

Contributed by David Mende on Aug 6, 2018

Tim Keller recently tweeted that “Apathy is a bigger problem than atheism for Christianity.” This sermon challenges God's people to fulfill the Great Commission given by the Risen King, Jesus. I would be delighted if you could rate this sermon and give brief feedback.

INTRODUCTION (SECURE ATTENTION) & BACKGROUND OF THE PASSAGE: PRAY before starting the sermon. ILLUSTRATION: {According to a study conducted by LifeWay Research, 85% of all believers in the age group, 18-29 agree that they have a responsibility to share the gospel with unbelievers, 69% of those ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

From Grief To Joy With Christ Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Sep 20, 2016

What are you trying to do on your own that you cannot overcome? Jesus has given us a promise that we should not worry, but take heart, He has already overcome the world. Will we submit to Him and allow our faith to rest in His abilities?

From grief to joy with Christ John 16:16-33 On Wednesday we discussed the work of the Spirit: • Jesus promised the Spirit to be given to us; and He will testify to Christ Re: Claims that the Spirit said something contrary to God’s word is FALSE IDEA: If we will listen, we will hear, ...read more

Scripture: John 16:16-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Know If You Have Itching Ears

Contributed by Jason Evans on Oct 4, 2016

When your ear itches then you're going to listen to something, but it will not be sound doctrine. When we judge the word of God given by His preachers & teachers based on our belief rather than judging our belief by the scriptures they bring we're deaf.

2 Timothy 4:1-4 I charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom; 2 Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all long suffering and doctrine. 3 For the time will come ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-4

Denomination: *other

This Is Christmas: A Miraculous Birth Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Dec 11, 2017

3 misconceptions about Mary: She was sinless, The perpetual virginity, She as the co-redemptrix of humanity .Four angelic predictions about Jesus: He will be great, He would be called Son of the Most High, He will be given the Throne, His reign won't end.

A miraculous birth Luke 1:26-38 December 10, 2017 Three misconceptions about Mary: 1. Mary was sinless 2. The perpetual virginity of Mary 3. Mary as the co-redemptrix of humanity Four angelic predictions about Jesus: 1. He will be great v.32a 2. He would be called the Son of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Seeds Of The Mouth

Contributed by Troy Borst on May 21, 2014

This picture in Proverbs 18:20-21 of planting seeds in our lives from our mouths. We are given the choice of either planting bad seeds which planting bad seeds which produce poisonous fruit or good seeds which produce good fruit.

SEEDS OF THE MOUTH PROVERBS 18:20-21 ILLUSTRATION… Planting seeds with your mouth (p) As we begin our time in God’s word this morning, I’d like you to use your imagination to act out in your mind the Bible passage that we will be focusing on… so put on your imagination ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:20-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Ultimate Goal In Resolving Conflict – Reconciliation Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Apr 2, 2013

God has given us a very high standard to live up to when we have the opportunity to forgive someone. Praise the Lord, He also gives us the power and the guidance we need to imitate Him by forgiving others as He has forgiven us.

The Ultimate Goal in Resolving Conflict – Reconciliation www.crbible.com/sermons Introduction: 1. Reconciliation is the final goal when it comes to resolving conflict. To be reconciled means “to replace hostility and separation with peace and friendship.” 2. The keys to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:32

Denomination: Bible Church

Instructed By The Word Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 31, 2013

The psalmist believed God created him & had given him hope through the Word. God is still working on us. God humbles, but He also raises up. God will not deny His follower that which will make him eternally blessed through the knowledge & understanding of

PSALM 119: 73-80 [The Ministry of The Word Series] INSTRUCTED BY THE WORD The experience of learning from affliction continues from the previous stanza. The proud malign and mistreat the psalmist but he knows that God is in control. It is in faithfulness that God had afflicted him (v. 75) in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:73-80

Denomination: Baptist