Sermons on Abide Without Offense:

Hard Knocks

Contributed by Ronald Fair on Apr 20, 2002

God has not promised skies always blue Flower strewn pathways all our lives through God has not promised sun without rain. Joy without sorrow, peace without pain But God has promised strength for the day Rest from the labor, light for the way

Hard Knocks Introduction: Many times I have watched a boy going along the street kicking a tin can. The can would fly through the air, bounce on the pavement, scrape along the curb, and before very long it became a battered object of ill treatment. His battered can reminds me of life. I. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:1-2

Denomination: Methodist

Psalm 91, The 911 Of The Bible

Contributed by William Akehurst on May 12, 2008

Excellent Psalm for Bible Study. Psalm 91.1 He that dwells in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. The Best Place to be in a 911 situation

PSALM 91 Psalm 91:1 The 911 of the Bible in Psalms… Portions of this Outline and Excerpts expounded upon from the Bible, and the Book “Psalm 91 God’s Umbrella of Protection” by Peggy Joyce Ruth, Aug 2004 This is a great Psalm concerning who we are to go to in an emergency. Using the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faithfulness To The Gospel

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Feb 17, 2019

As Paul wrote his last letter, he reminded Timothy of the preeminence of the Gospel in life and ministry. If he accomplished nothing else, he must abide faithful to proclaiming the Gospel.

Faithfulness to the Gospel 2 Timothy 2: 7-13 The benefits of experience and familiarity are difficult to fully appreciate or value. Each of these aid in individual pursuits, providing confidence, while enhancing particular abilities. We have all heard the old adage – practice makes perfect. While ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

Christians And Sin And Forgiveness Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 30, 2017

As we image Christ more and more, so does the nature of God abide in us. Let’s strive daily to attain that blessedness, and pray for all Christians to aspire to that state.

Thursday in Christmas Season: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Reformation-Revolution John the Baptist’s witness to Jesus was like the little snowflake that hits the snowbank and causes an avalanche. “Behold the Lamb of God” was a sentence that to a Jew tuned to the prophets would evoke images of Isaiah’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:7-10

Denomination: Catholic

No Longer A Slave To Misery! Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Mar 25, 2019

Why are some Christians so unhappy so much of the time? This sermon answers that question and explains how we can experience abiding joy that stays...even in the hard times.

No Longer a Slave to MISERY! Series: No Longer Slaves Chuck Sligh March 25, 2019 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Please turn to John 15:11 INTRODUCTION Illus. – Mark Twain was a professional humorist whose lectures and ...read more

Scripture: John 15:11

Denomination: Baptist

Jacobs Dream At Bethal/Pentecost Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on May 19, 2024

We look at Jacobs dream at Bethal and because it is Pentecost Sunday the similarities that his spiritual awakening has with our own spiritual journeys, and how The Holy Spirit abides with us.

Jacob’s dream at Bethel. We continue today with the deep dive into scripture, and we will be referring to a couple of things, well more than a couple. In the Christian calendar today is? That is right, Pentecost. The other thing is that we have been following the journey of the patriarchs ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:27-30, Genesis 28:10-22, Genesis 28:15, Acts 2:1-4, John 15:26-27, Acts 1:4-5, Matthew 16:24, Matthew 28:18-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

Putting On All Of God's Armor

Contributed by Vinnie Cappetta on Jun 6, 2006

You wouldn’t think of leaving the house without the proper clothes on, right? We wouldn’t dare send our soldiers into battle without any armor and weapons, right? Then why are we so lax when it comes to spiritual battle?

Putting on all God’s Armor Ephesians 6 Why did Paul want the Ephesians to put on God’s armor? 1:3 B/c they were already blessed with every spiritual blessing 1:22 B/c all is under Christ’s authority for the benefit of the church 2:10 B/c they were masterpieces to be taken care of and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Kingdom Keys - Malachi Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 6, 2023

One of the great enemies of God is apathy. A lack of interest in God is the same as rejection without declaration.

So maybe you’ve heard it said, ‘read your bible’ so you tried and failed. Our hope as leaders is that all of us will pick up God’s word and come to understand the true nature of God. After all, the bible is God’s Word curated over centuries detailing His nature, His will, the meaning of life and ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Love Bug

Contributed by Peter Baumgartle on Aug 8, 2001

How to fall in love without falling out of God’s will

INTRODUCTION “Romeo, Romeo, where Art thou Romeo?” “Here I am!” - They use to call me Romeo (Romeo Baumgartle) Because I was so cute... until puberty - My OLDER SISTER told me I drove all of her friends CRAZY - I read Romeo & Juliet (the Clef Notes) . I don’t get it - Boy meets girl... ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-25, 1 Corinthians 6:14-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Something To Hold On To

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: The Bible claims to be the Word of God, and is thus without error.

Thesis: The Bible claims to be the Word of God, and is thus without error. Intro.: 1. In 1988 a Gallup Poll on religion asked the following question--"Which statement do you feel best describes your understanding of the Bible? a. In a moment I'm going to show these statements on the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

The Pursuit Of God

Contributed by Daniel Williams on Oct 18, 2000

Intro: To live as a human and try to do it without water is deadly.

Intro: To live as a human and try to do it without water is deadly. To live as a Christian and try to do it without God is deadly. The pursuit of God will embrace the labor of bringing our total personality into conformity with his (Romans 12:2). Being made in God's image we have within us the ...read more

Trust

Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Apr 19, 2002

Faith is trust...without trust in God, we will never be His.

Isaiah 26:3-4 - 3 You will keep him in perfect peace, Whose mind is stayed on You, Because he trusts in You.4 Trust in the Lord forever, For in Yah, the Lord, is everlasting strength. The world that we live in, today, says anything but peace. A. It is a scene of anxiety and turmoil all ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:3-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Resurrection And New Life

Contributed by Robert Tomas on Apr 24, 2002

Without the Resurrection, Christians would be the most hopeless of all people!

APRIL 20, 2001 WORSHIP SERVICE SCRIPTURES ·First Reading Acts 5:12-16 ·Psalm 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24 ·Second Reading Revelation 1:9-13, 17-19 ·Gospel John 20:19-31 REFLECTION According to Scriptures (e.g. 1 Cor 15:14-19; 1 Pet. 1:3), had the LORD Jesus not risen from the dead, the entire ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Catholic

Jepthah's Vow

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

THe rashness of promising God something without serious consideration and consecration.

Jephthah?s Vow Judges 11:1-11,30-35 I. Jephthah?s vow was a definite commitment ? verse 30-31 A. It was honest, sincere, and holy. B. Commitment ? an agreement or pledge binding oneself to do something C. Jephthah was under no obligation to make this vow or solemn promise to God ? but he did! D. ...read more

Scripture: Judges 11:1-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Meaning Of The Cross Is Bittersweet

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 19, 2003

For Jesus, there is no such thing as a crown without a cross! The meaning of the cross is bittersweet!

THE MEANING OF THE CROSS IS BITTERSWEET Text: Mark 8:31-38 "A girl reportedly came up to Dwight L. moody after one of his evangelistic meetings and said, "I felt that God was calling me to go to the mission field tonight." Moody asked her, "How did you reply to that?" "No, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: United Methodist