Sermons on Adversarial:

Dealing With Conflict

Contributed by Ben Emmons on Feb 4, 2005

Biblical guidelines for conflict resolution - OUTLINE with some manuscript elements but PLENTY of room to Personalize this message.

Introduction: I heard a story about three umpires having a conversation. The rookie said, "Some are balls and some are strikes. I call’em like I see’em." The older umpire said, "Some are balls and some are strikes. I call’em like they are." The old veteran umpire said, "Some are balls and some are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

328 – Seven Looks Series

Contributed by Joel Vicente on May 28, 2005

ELIJAH kept praying even after 6 disappointments, and the answer came at the seventh look, from a "small" sign of hope.

Sermon # 328 – SEVEN LOOKS Historical Background 1 Kings ~ 16:29-34 = Ahab (Jezebel’s, who killed God’s prophets, was his wife) becomes king of Israel (for 22yrs) – v.30 “did many things the Lord said were wrong.” Jericho walls were rebuilt. ~ 17:1-15 = Elijah declares a curse upon the land – no ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:41-46

Denomination: Baptist

Dedication Of God

Contributed by Sam Dilbeck on Nov 13, 2006

A loving Creator dedicated to our salvation is sometimes left with no choice but punishment.

Have you ever wondered what God "has done for you lately?" Many have. In fact a lot of people struggle to see the hand of God in their lives. Unfortunately, they only look for good things--things that make their lives easier. However, Paul reminds us that God’s impact on our lives comes as both ...read more

Scripture: Amos 4:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Are You In Peace

Contributed by Tony Skaff on Apr 29, 2006

No victory without a battle. No war in your life means only that either you are dead or on the way to be.

1stBBC Why are you in peace? Mat 10:34 Do not think that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I have not come to bring peace, but a sword. 1Ti 6:11-14 But as for you, O man of God, flee these things. Pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, steadfastness, gentleness. Fight the good ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:34-39

Denomination: Baptist

Stewardship Of Time Series

Contributed by David Slone on Apr 29, 2007

1st in a 3 part series about stewardship. Focuses on time and how as Stewards, our time has been bought by the blood of Christ. Three points, 1 Our time is not ours, it is his, 2 Time is a vapor, 3 Your time can change the world. Powerpoint available u

Eternal Investments (Stewardship from God’s perspective) Time Talent Treasures This week we will be looking at the stewardship of time. How much time do we have There are 60 minutes an hour, 1,440 minutes a day, 10, 080 minutes a week, 43, 200 minutes a month. So how do we spend our time ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

Steps To Victory

Contributed by Charlie Ellison on Nov 28, 2005

How to Have Victory over Sin

Steps to Victory There Are No Victories at Discount Prices. 1 Corinthians 15:57 But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 1. Vigilance A, 1 Peter 5:8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:57

Denomination: Baptist

No Risk, No Reward

Contributed by Dr. Keion Parrish on Jun 9, 2007

fighting for your rights

Sermon Galatians 6:4 Each one should judge his own conduct. If it is good, then he can be proud of what he himself has done, without having to compare it with what someone else has done. (Today’s English Version) No risk, no reward! Introduction: We learn that this is Paul writing to the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:4

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 4: How God Leads Through Circumstances

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 9, 2007

12 ways to look at circumstances.

Lesson 4: How God Leads Through Circumstances A. 12 WAYS TO LOOK AT CIRCUMSTANCES 1. God works His plan through things. “All things work together for good” (Rom. 8:28). 2. God works His plan behind the scenes, when people don’t realize He’s at work. “You thought evil . . . God meant it for ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Baptist

Sustaining Grace.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 22, 2005

Not only are we saved by grace but we live by grace. I don’t know that you have ever thought about being sustained by God’s grace but I want you to understand more about this today.

Sustaining Grace. 1st Peter 5:12. We are in our third sermon on the series titled amazing grace. We are talking about that wonderful subject grace. We talked about saving grace last week. We got our text in Ephesians 2 verses 8 &9. “For by grace are you saved through faith, not of works lest any ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:12

Denomination: Baptist

Expecting Revival

Contributed by Larry Finley on Sep 15, 2008

Five steps to revival

EXPECTING REVIVAL 8/24/08 Acts 12 1. Revival is the Need of the hour a. Church is on the defense b. From sinner seeking to seeker sensitive 2. Pompous Personalities and Pleasing programs 3. No longer what He did for us but what’s in it for me 1. RECOGNIZE OUR PERIL A. Hatred of the Physical ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Hour Of Great Tragedy And Triumph

Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Oct 8, 2008

This message show great Tragedy for the Father and great Triumph for the saints

The Hour of Tragedy and Triumph Galatians 4:1-7 & John 2:4 Pastor Jerry Stepp Introduction: In John 2:4 we see the first reference to a moment of mystery yet to come in Christ¡¦s earthly ministry. It is a moment in the future, frozen in the mind of Christ. An hour appointed when destiny will ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Set Free Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Oct 29, 2008

The demoniac was possessed by a legion of unclean spirits. One encounter with Jesus set him free, seated at the feet of Jesus fully clothed and in his right mind.

Set Free Mark 5:1-20 Mark 5:1-5 (HCSB) Then they came to the other side of the sea, to the region of the Gerasenes. As soon as He got out of the boat, a man with an unclean spirit came out of the tombs and met Him. He lived in the tombs. No one was able to restrain him any more – even with ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Overcomer's Mentality

Contributed by David Ibeleme on Jul 8, 2008

Having a mindset of continual victory

THE OVERCOMER’S MENTALITY Rom. 12:1-3; Eph.6:10-12; 1 Cor. 10:13 Bishop David Ibeleme We are in warfare, whether we are aware of it or not. Bible says we have an adversary - 1 Pet. 5:8. The Devil has never been and would never be our friend or ally. He will do everything to make our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

More Than Conquerors: Lesson 1: Conquering Obstacles

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 24, 2009

Joshua Conquered Jericho

A. WHAT ABOUT OBSTACLES? (JOHN 5:13- 6:26) 1. Everyone faces obstacles that seem insurmountable. Money, job, family issues, people, health, physical limitations, past failures, lack of courage and faith. 2. The biggest obstacles are usually within not without. a. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Seven Open Doors That God Has For Us!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Sep 2, 2009

In this sermon outline we list seven of the open doors that God has for our life and personal ministries. We know God can make a way for us when there seems to be no way. We must remember that when God opens a door He also gives us strength to go through

Seven Open Doors that God has for us! In this sermon outline we list seven of the open doors that God has for our life and personal ministries. We know God can make a way for us when there seems to be no way. We must remember that when God opens a door He also gives us strength to go through it. He ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-11, John 10:1-10