Sermons on Achilles Heel:

Cosmic Conflict Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 18, 2015

In order to overcome the evil one, believe that Jesus has already won the war and boldly declare your allegiance to Him.

Jack Handey, in his book Fuzzy Memories, tells the story of a bully who demanded his lunch money every day when he was a child in school. Handey was smaller than the bully, so he simply gave the bully his money. “Then I decided to fight back,” Handey says. “I started taking ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

There's No Place Like Home Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jan 16, 2022

It is the cross and the promise of a life after this one that makes this world, with all its ups and down, with all its sorrow, with all its conflicts and challenges all that much more bearable when we know that all of this is just temporary.

“There’s no place like home.” Who said it? Right … Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz. Why is that line so iconic? As soon as you hear it, you see Dorothy … aka Judy Garland … holding Toto, clicking the heels of her ruby red slippers three times, and uttering the words … “There’s no place like ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6, Matthew 25:31-34, 1 Corinthians 15:35-38, 1 Corinthians 15:42-44, 1 Corinthians 15:54-55, 1 Corinthians 15:57, Revelation 4:2-10, Revelation 21:1-2, Revelation 21:16-27, Revelation 22:1-6, 2 Corinthians 5:6-10, Psalm 33:1-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

Beware The Shadows (John 13:21-30) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Mar 16, 2022

A practical call to avoid falling away. Don't live in sin-- it opens the door to Satan.

Let's start today by simply rereading from last week's passage, John 13:1-20. Our story today directly builds on these verses, and the easiest way back into John 13 is through a reminder of where we've been. John 13:1: (1) Now, before the feast of the Passover, Jesus, knowing that ...read more

Scripture: John 13:21-30

What Does It Mean To Be Born Again? (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Mar 21, 2022

Diving deep into the most known verse in the Bible, we discover that Jesus came to seek and save.

Now That’s a Good Question: What Does it Mean to Born Again? (Part 2) John 3:9-21 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 3-20-2022 John Who? Do you remember the name Rollen Stewart? You may not remember the name but you may remember him if you see him. [Slide] He was known as ...read more

Scripture: John 3:11-21

Denomination: Baptist

18th Sunday After Pentecost. September 27th, 2026. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 29, 2023

Year A, Proper 21.

Exodus 17:1-7, Psalm 78:1-4, Psalm 78:12-16, Ezekiel 18:1-4, Ezekiel 18:25-32, Psalm 25:1-9, Philippians 2:1-13, Matthew 21:23-32 A). A PLACE OF NO WATER. Exodus 17:1-7. Moses must have been pretty near the end of his tether (Exodus 17:4). After all, the LORD had already heard the cries of His ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:1-7, Psalm 78:1-4, Psalm 78:12-16, Ezekiel 18:1-4, Ezekiel 18:25-32, Psalm 25:1-9, Philippians 2:1-13, Matthew 21:23-32  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Demonstrate Love Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 26, 2023

Serve one another and your enemies, and so demonstrate that you follow Jesus.

Robert Holmes, in his book God’s Man, describes a man who went home with his friend for dinner. The man was impressed by the way his friend entered the house, asked his wife how her day went, and told her she looked pretty. Then, after they embraced, she served dinner. After they ate, the husband ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-35, Philippians 2:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Alpha & Omega - The Connection Between Gensis & Revelation

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Nov 6, 2023

We are standing at the end of the book of Jude the benediction is being given, our heads are bowed, eyes closed, and hands raised, and we are hearing “Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy.

Alpha & Omega The Connection between Genesis & Revelation By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - If I were to say the most attacked books of the Bible were Genesis and Revelation, I believe I would be pretty accurate with that proclamation. These two books receive a lot of criticism ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

Does God Ordain/Allow Evil And Suffering?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Oct 12, 2022

Within the church, there is a belief that everything is under the direct sovereign control of God, therefore He ordains what satan and his minions do.

It is also believed that when people get sick or suffer horrible tragedies, it is the will of God because He "allowed/ordained" it. God is the Holy and transcendent one. He is sovereign, omniscient, omnipotent, omnipresent and omnibenevolent. He knows all things past, present, and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:4, James 1:16-17, John 8:42-44, Ephesians 6:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Envy - A Perverted Love

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Nov 13, 2022

This message is about how we sometimes find ourselves desiring something that belongs to someone else and in the process becoming resentful of the one who has what we desire.

Envy – A Perverted Love Scripture: Genesis 4:1-8; Proverbs 14:30; Mark 7:20-23; Luke 6:45 The title of my message this morning is “Envy – A Perverted Love.” Let me tell you a story. There was a man who had a brother whom you would assume that he loved. One day both brothers brought an offering ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-8, Mark 7:20-23, Luke 6:45

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Portrait Of A Servant (Part 2) Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 26, 2024

In the beatitudes, Jesus painted a portrait of a servant leaving us a clear picture of the heart attributes and actions that will enable us to be a servant like Jesus.

Introduction: A. How many of you have been to an art museum? Most, if not all of us, right? 1. When you visit an art museum, do you run through the gallery, or should you walk slowly and thoughtfully? 2. To really appreciate art, you have to take your time and contemplate the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Meet God Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 15, 2024

If you want to grow in holiness, appreciate the relationship you have with God, give yourself completely to God, and learn to truly fear Him. Grow to love the One who values you even as He shakes up your world.

Thomas Fountain, of Vidalia, Georgia, was with his family in Mexico City several years ago. Now, Mexico City is 7,500 feet above sea level, so it rarely gets hot, but one of the days they spent there was a scorcher. Trying to cope with the heat, their youngest daughter, Debbie, shed all but her ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:1-19, Exodus 20:18-20, 1 Peter 2:6-10

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Mental Health In The Psalms: 69 Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 26, 2023

God can completely heal mental illness, but even if He does not He still is steadfast in His love and a firm saving grace to us. He gives power to us in our weaknesses and struggles.

MENTAL HEALTH IN THE PSALMS: 69 PSALM 69:1-36 #mentalhealth INTRODUCTION 1 … POOR BISHOP HOOPER PSALM 69 (EVERY PSALM) youtube.com/watch?v=BRE6-mBWkc8 [3:50] INTRODUCTION 2… Tremper Longman III, How to Read the Psalms. IVP Academic; Inter-Varsity Press, 1988, 76–85. [adapted] We are in a series ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 69:1-36, 2 Corinthians 12:9-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Am Completely Confident In My God Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 6, 2022

Have you ever had a problem and you get to the place where you just almost start to shout at/to God? Do you want to argue with God a little bit? You say, “God, why don’t You do something?”

It’s officially summer! The heat is on and the end is out. For many, this is the start of baseball season. A lot of you are big baseball fans – more so than me. I was a bigger baseball fan back when I was a kid collecting baseball cards. Share Your Baseball Stories We are majoring in the minor ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:1-6, Habakkuk 3:17-19, Habakkuk 3:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Is God In Control Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 15, 2023

New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon.

NOTE: New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon. The Bible ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1, Ezekiel 28:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is God In Control - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Dec 27, 2023

When it comes to the belief that God is in control of the things that happen, many in the Church believe that He either consents to what happens, or He allows what happens. This is a two-part Bible study on the subject.

NOTE: New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by brothers Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon. The ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:3, Ezekiel 28:15, Genesis 1:26-28, Genesis 19:17-26, Ezekiel 18:23, 1 Timothy 2:4, Ezekiel 22:30, Genesis 11:5-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational