Sermons on Accepting Gods Word:

The Trap Of Temptation

Contributed by Dr. Keion Parrish on Jun 9, 2007

This passage teaches how great the consequences of temptation really are and the necessity of resisting it.

Sermon Scripture: Joshua 7:1­26, especially verse 12b The Trap of Temptation Introduction: Do you realize that a single sin can potentially ruin your success, your family, a lifetime friendship, or a reputation? Temptations are all around us, waiting to destroy us if we give in (Gen. 4:7). Our ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

How Jesus Wants To Help Give You Protection

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

No one enjoys the feeling of being vulnerable to danger.

No one enjoys the feeling of being vulnerable to danger. Many of us go to great measures to feel protected from all kinds of threats to our personal well being. Most of us will spend money on insurance for all kinds of things. Recently, one company started to offer insurance for dogs and cats. With ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How The Holy Spirit Empowers Us To Be Christ's Witnesses

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Many people are afraid of witnessing because they fear being rejected, criticized or misunderstood. However, Christ knew that every single individual needs a Spirit empowered testimony to be delivered from an eternity in hell, sin and misery

1. Many people are afraid of witnessing because they fear being rejected, criticized or misunderstood. However, Christ knew that every single individual needs a Spirit empowered testimony to be delivered from an eternity in hell, sin and misery. Without the strength of the Holy Spirit, the facts of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-8, Acts 1:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Exercise Your Faith

Contributed by Robbey Smith on Oct 18, 2000

Let me ask you a question.

Let me ask you a question. If I were to walk in the room with all these patients and pray for healing will all be healed? People and some preachers will tell you that if you don't get what you pray for it's because you didn't have enough faith.  God gives everyman a measure of faith But how you use ...read more

Power To Move

Contributed by Fred Edwards on Aug 28, 2001

Illustrates the baptism and filling of the Holy Spirit.

POWER TO MOVE Acts 2:4 There are all types of power: Man’s own power (our physical ability) Man-made power (machinery; generators; etc.) God’s power (in nature [glaciers; earthquakes; volcanos]; in Spirit [thru us]) We can use one or more of these different powers either separately or in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:4, Ephesians 5:18

Denomination: Baptist

Does Your Giving Stop At Nothing? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 15, 2001

Analysis of why people don’t give and reasons for giving.

Introduction: - A Barna research study back in April 2000 found that only 8% of born-again Christians give 10% of their income or more. - We’ve obviously got a lot of work ahead of us this morning. Three questions about your attitude toward giving: 1. Who owns your money? - "That’s pretty ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:38

Denomination: Baptist

The Uniqueness Of The Church

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Dec 30, 2004

There’s No Place Like The Church.

THE UNIQUENESS OF THE CHURCH PSALMS 122:1 I. INTRODUCTION THE CHURCH, WITH ALL OF HER DIFFERENT AUXILERIES AND MINISTRIES, IS A UNIQUE ORGANISM THAT HAS NO PEERS. NO MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS, THERE IS NOTHING QUITE LIKE THE CHURCH IN ALL OF THE WORLD. EVEN WITH HER VARIOUS MAN MADE DOCTRINES, THE ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 122:1

Denomination: Baptist

Raising Second Generation Christians: 15 Biblical Principles

Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Oct 27, 2008

What are the dangers and solutions for raising second generation Christians? Here are 15 Key Biblical Principles.

Judges 2:8-2:11 Following the great faith of Joshua it was said of the next generation of Jews, "After that whole generation had been gathered to their fathers, another generation grew up, who knew neither the Lord or what He had done for Israel." Then the Israelites did evil in the eyes of the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Knock, Knock!

Contributed by Johnny Knight on Jan 26, 2010

The “knock, knock” is the knocking the Holy Spirit does on our heart’s door.

KNOCK KNOCK Text: Revelation 3:20 “Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me.” Knock Knock, who’s there? Atch. Atch, who? Gezunheit! Knock Knock, who’s there? Boo. Boo, who? Why are you ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Choices

Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Dec 9, 2013

This message shows the value of making right choices

CHOICES DEUTERONOMY 30:15/20 Deut 30:19 “I call heaven and earth to record this day against you that I have set before you, life and death, blessing and cursing; therefore choose life that both thou and thy seed may live.” Loving God, coupled with doing His will are the only ways of ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:15-20

Denomination: *other

Funeral Service For Aged Christian Lady

Contributed by Perry Greene on May 8, 2020

Norma was almost 90 years old and a faithful Christian.

I am the resurrection and the life; he who believes in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live; and whoever lives and believes in me shall never die. John 11:25 Purpose of Funerals 1. Honor a loved one 2. Comfort a family 3. Reconnect with priorities, especially our relationship with God 4. To ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Stay In The Boat

Contributed by Pastor Duncan Shabane on May 21, 2020

This is a story about one of the miracles Jesus performed and in this story He starts by feeding the Five Thousand crowd besides women and children

This is a story about one of the miracles Jesus performed and in this story He starts by feeding the Five Thousand crowd besides women and children ** after that He tells His disciples, "go to the other side"____Jesus wanted to first dismissed the crowd and after that He went into a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Other

Opening Windows Of Heaven # 2

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on May 28, 2012

How we can open the windows of Heaven

OPENING WINDOWS OF HEAVEN # 2 Malachi 3: 10Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the LORD of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:10

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer As A Sustaining Pillar For A Church

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Aug 13, 2016

To present prayer as a necessary pillar for church, individual and society sustenance

Our Lord Jesus Christ said in Luke 18:1 that “... men always ought to pray…” Further, it is recorded in Matthew 21:13, “And said unto them, It is written, My house shall be called the house of prayer; but ye have made it a den of thieves.” The Methodist songwriter, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Christian And Sin

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 1, 2014

So what is to be the Christian's relationship to sin? Strictly speaking, he should not have such a relationship!

THE CHRISTIAN AND SIN. 1 John 3:1-10. “Behold,” says John. Pause for thought and reflection. For it is indeed a wonderful demonstration of God's love that “we” should be called the sons of God (1 John 3:1). This was not what we deserved, but as we know from other Scriptures, it was ‘while ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational