Sermons on Achan Sin:

The Problem With Pride Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jul 2, 2007

Examining pride in the life of a believer

1. The DESCRIPTION of Pride A. What is pride? 1) Proverbs 21:4 2) Pride is taking God’s glory for yourself 3) Pride occurs when we forget where our blessings come from B. Who does pride come from? 1 John 2:16 Isaiah 14:12-15 C. Why does pride tempt us? 1) Satan’s goal: remove God from the throne of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 32:24-33

Denomination: Baptist

In League With The Devil Series

Contributed by Leroy Redding on Jul 10, 2007

Joshua #7

“IN LEAGUE WITH THE DEVIL” Joshua 9 One of the things that brings Satan more cheer, more than anything else, is when he defeats the people of God. Oh, he’s happy to keep certain people in bondage, minds darkened and hearts veiled... But I think the thing that really thrills him is to keep God’s ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 9:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Are You Going To Get Out?

Contributed by Clint Shrum on Jul 15, 2007

Like Barabbas, many people are in bondage to their sins and because of their sins. Find out how Barrabas got there and how he got out.

HOW ARE YOU GOING TO GET OUT? Mark 15:7 Intro: The text tells us about a man named Barabbas who has been incarcerated and is simply waiting execution. There is not a lot in the Bible about Barabbas. There is nothing about his youth or his parents. It seems Barabbas may have been brought up ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Emptying The Closets Series

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jul 15, 2007

Regarding sin, the Ephesians went through a significant turning point. Just like the Ephesians, it is important to break the sin cycle by changing your mind and turning around.

Emptying the closets Ephesus - Year 2 Acts 19.11-20 Sin will stifle your growth and hold you back as a Christian. It will stunt your faith. Regarding sin, the Ephesians went through a significant turning point. God did extraordinary miracles through Paul, so that even handkerchiefs and aprons ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:11-20

Denomination: Mennonite

When You Are Too Old To Go To Heaven

Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Jul 20, 2007

THE MAJORITY OF PEOPLE ACCEPT CHRIST AT AN EARLY AGE. HOWEVER GOD CAN AND WILL SAVE ANYONE, ANYWHERE, AT ANYTIME IF THEY COME TO HIM IN HUMBLE REPENTENCE AND ACCEPT HIS PLAN OF SALVATION.MANY HOWEVER, WAIT TOO LATE TO DO THIS AND DIE HOPELESSLY LOST.

1/14/07 WHEN YOU ARE TOO OLD TO GO TO HEAVEN TEXT: LUKE CH. 13 VS. 22--28 INTRODUCTION: YOU COULD CALL THIS A CONTROVERSIAL SERMON. SOME WOULD ARGUE WITH THE TITLE. CERTAINLY, GOD LEFT THE DOOR OPEN FOR “WHOSOEVER WILL” BUT HE KNEW THAT THERE WOULD BE SOME THAT WOULD NOT ENTER IN ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:22-28

Denomination: Baptist

A Threefold Failure

Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on Jul 26, 2007

It is only when one realizes that all their own efforts have failed them in wining favor with God. Only then will one turn to the Lord in true repentance and ask for mercy.

A THREEFOLD FAILURE Mark 10:17-27 The rich young ruler; a man with NO PEACE in his heart. A man who had failed to win favor with God His Religion had failed to give him peace with God His Riches had failed to give him peace in his heart His Righteousness had failed to give him peace of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-27

Denomination: Baptist

Triumph And Tragedy - Where Is God?

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jul 26, 2007

When tragedy strikes our nation the media focuses on the emotional state of man but never deals with the root issues-the sinful nature of man.

Triumphant and Tragedy- Where is God? Past week- nation experienced triumphant/tragedy. After more than 34 yrs of court-allowed abortion on demand- at any time, for any reason- the Supreme Court of the United States has upheld a ban on an abortion procedure. (Center for Reclaiming ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 115:16

Denomination: Charismatic

Empty Words From Empty Hearts

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Sep 6, 2005

How do we pray? Opening skit, showing that it is better to have no words in your heart than it is to have no heart in your words. Are we hot, cold, or lukewarm?

(THIS SERMON OPENS WITH THE FOLLOWING SKIT) Billie is standing at the pulpit, with her head bowed as she is praying. (This script is in front of her.) The pastor is in the back of the sanctuary, with a microphone. (He is the voice of God.) Billie: Our Father Who Art In Heaven. Pastor: ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-17

Denomination: *other

Almost Persuaded.

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Sep 6, 2005

This world is not what it used to be and never will return back to that place and time that many of us remember. Too much has changed, too much has happened, to ignore the signs of the times.

Almost persuaded. "Acts 26: 24-28 And as he thus spake for himself, Festus said with a loud voice, Paul, thou art beside thyself; much learning doth make thee mad. But he said, I am not mad, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:24-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Humility, Pride, And Group Dynamics Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 6, 2005

Nothing exposes the selfishness in our hearts quite like living life with others.

Humility, Pride, and Group Dynamics (Philippians 2:1-4) 1. Human beings have a dignity unlike other created beings. 2. Yet, ironically, snobby members of the intelligencia constantly degrade human dignity: LONDON (AFP) - London Zoo unveiled a new exhibition -- eight humans prowling around ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Tongue Troubles

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 19, 2005

Far too often, the tongue gives Christians the most troubles in following Christ.

Tongue Troubles James 3:1-12 July 17, 2005 Morning Service Introduction Three preachers, from the same town but different churches, went out on a fishing trip together and as they got out into the middle of the lake they started to confess their sins to one another. The first preacher started ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Church Of God

Why Things Go Bad

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Sep 20, 2005

When things go wrong, we are right to look for a reason. Certainly in the case of Israel at the beginning of the book of Judges, the problems were obvious. Are these true of us?

Passage: Judges 2:1-23 Intro: “A man was walking home one night, and he fell into a huge, 12 foot hole in the road…. This happened several nights, until he finally went down another road.” 1. we have just finished Revelation, which showed us very clearly the consequences of our choices and ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical Free

From Ichabod To Ebenezer Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Sep 27, 2005

Christians need to redevelop the practice of the presence of God

SERIES: “EXCERPTS FROM EZEKIEL” TEXT: EZEKIEL 8, 9, 10, & 11 **(8:6; 10:4, 18-19; 11:22-23) {Pew Bibles – p.825} TITLE: “FROM ICHABOD TO EBENEZER” INTRODUCTION: A. Paul Harvey told a story about an attractive female flight attendant who was being ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The School Of Hard "Nots"

Contributed by Ryan Davis on Sep 27, 2005

You may have heard of people coming through the school of hard Knocks, but as I look through the word of God, I find some “NOT’s” that are hard for some people to swallow.

THE SCHOOL OF HARD "NOTS" TITUS 3:3-8 For we ourselves also were sometimes foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving divers lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another. But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared, Not by works of ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

Cleansing The Temple

Contributed by Ian Lyall on Sep 28, 2005

As we see Jesus cleansing the Temple in Jerusalem, we learn that equally he is concerned to deal with the sin in our hearts

We have read of that dramatic moment in the Gospel of John when Jesus first cleansed the temple. Having called his disciples to a more permanent relationship with himself, he left with them for Jerusalem to celebrate the first Passover as the acknowledged Messiah, the Promised One to come. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-25

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican