Sermons on Affliction From God:

We Are To Get Wisdom From God Not From Man. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Nov 13, 2021

Wisdom is supreme - so get wisdom. And whatever else you get, get understanding," says Proverbs 4:7

"Wisdom is supreme - so get wisdom. And whatever else you get, get understanding," says Proverbs 4:7. The Bible talks a lot about gaining wisdom and defines it by giving examples and then showcasing what happens when we don't act wisely. The book of Proverbs contrasts the wise and the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 9:10, Psalm 19:7, Proverbs 3:7

Testing The Spirits Whether They Are From God Or From Demons Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 16, 2025

In this sermon we'll explore few biblical examples to help you discern godly vs. demonic influence.

As believers, we are commanded to "test the spirits" (1 John 4:1) to discern whether a person, teaching, or influence is from God or from demonic forces. Jesus taught us to evaluate individuals and ministries by their "fruits" (Matthew 7:15-20). In this sermon we'll explore ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11, Matthew 16:1-4

I'm Coming Out!

Contributed by Kevin Smith on Nov 28, 2009

This sermon talks about how just like Esther and her people came out from under Bondage, so too can we come out of our bondage, mess, and situations today!!

-Remarks to God & Bishop (brief) -Prayer/Reading of scripture/Seating of ppl I. Introduction -This particular text excites me on many levels, and is pregnant with possibility. We see in the text that King Xerxes, Hamam, and Esther are all dining together at a banquet requested by Esther the Queen. ...read more

Scripture: Esther 7:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

When God Raises You Up

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Jun 2, 2018

Many times we can be discouraged by being passed over, disrespected, taken for granted or outright ignored. This sermon talks about The Foundation of Promotion, The Mechanics of Promotion & No Longer Passed Over but Sought Out.

Introduction Man is Carnal | God is Spiritual Man Strives for Democracy | God Designed the Church as a Theocracy (As Christians we live according to the government of God Acts 5:29-40 I. The Foundation of Promotion A. Prayer & Fasting 1. The Focus on the Families definition of prayer is as ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:29-40, Mark 9:25-29, Deuteronomy 28:1-14, James 1:12-22, Acts 8:5-8, Revelation 5:12-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

2. The Futility Of Running From God Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on Nov 29, 2020

We cannot run away from God. We all try sometimes. We all try to make our own choices do our own thing. We never seem to learn the futility of it all.

I. A Deliberate Choice 1. The Ship 2. Life is made up of choices. Hebrews 11:24-25 3. Jonah made a deliberate choice to rebel against God. a. Tarshish was the farthest point that he could flee. As much as 1,600 – 2,000 miles b. Jonah refused to surrender his will to God’s will. 4. The idea was, “I ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:3-10

Denomination: Baptist

Are We To Blame? Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Sep 22, 2001

Is the September 11, 2001, terrorist attack on America punishment for our sinfulness or a wake up call for us to examine our hearts?

ABRAHAM LINCOLN ONCE SAID, "I HAVE BEEN DRIVEN MANY TIMES TO MY KNEES BY THE OVERWHELMING CONVICTION THAT I HAD NOWHERE ELSE TO GO. MY OWN WISDOM, AND THAT OF ALL ABOUT ME SEEMED INSUFFICIENT FOR THE DAY." IT IS SAFE TO SAY THAT THE SEPTEMBER 11TH TERRORIST ATTACKS ON AMERICA HAVE GIVEN OUR ...read more

Denomination: Free Methodist

Expect Casualties

Contributed by Jack Warford on Oct 2, 2001

We must expect casualties while doing the work of the LORD! It makes no difference whether we are a Samuel or a Saul, we will have casualties, and too often they are caused by friendly actions. It comes with the territory and the ministry.

We must expect casualties while doing the work of the LORD! It makes no difference whether we are a Samuel or a Saul, we will have casualties, and too often they are caused by friendly actions. It comes with the territory and the ministry God has given each of us. Some are killed in action and some ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:10-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christian Carnality

Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Nov 11, 2000

A study of James 4 which addresses carnality vs. spirituality among believers.

Christian Carnality (James 4) [HTML formatted version of this sermon is located at: http://members.aol.com/abidingitw/james4.html] (handout follows sermon text) INTRODUCTION Jesus Himself tells us in John 8:31-32: 31 "... If you abide in My word, then you are truly disciples of Mine; 32 and ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Sin Will Do

Contributed by John Collier on Jul 31, 2002

What sin will do to the life of a christian

SERMON: WHAT SIN WILL DO SCRIPTURE: Hebrews 12:1-2 / John 3:16-18 Christians let sin corrupt them. Christians once stood tall, stood for the Lord and wouldn?t let nothing bring them down and over a period of time they start to let sin get in their life and start corrupting them. Sin is like an ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2, John 3:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Golden Cows

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 15, 2001

The Christian church of today is worshipping not God, but large Golden Cows.

"THE GOLDEN COWS" Thesis: The Christian church of today is worshipping not God, but large Golden Cows. Illustration: Abraham’s Object of Worship The Jews have a legend that when Abraham started on his journeys, he saw the stars in the heavens and said, "I will worship the stars." But ere ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Requires Us To Come With Clean Hands And A Clean Heart Series

Contributed by Michael Trigg on Oct 15, 2006

We must resist the pressures to secularise our faith and to accept the beliefs of other gods. We must seek the peace of God in His Word, not in the words of humans.

God requires us to come with Clean Hands and a Clean Heart ZECHARIAH 5:1 – 11 INTRODUCTION. God requires us to come to Him with clean hands and a clean heart. This means that we need to look clean but we also need to be clean inside. I find it interesting that the world so often concentrates on ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Danger Of Sin

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Oct 23, 2006

Unconfessed sin will lead to the destruction of life and eternal separation from God the Father.

Sin comes about by breaking one of God’s Laws. For example, we have committed a sinful act when: 1. we worship something or someone other than God 2. we worship images representing God 3. we take the name of the LORD in vain 4. we break the Sabbath 5. we dishonor our father and/or mother 6. we ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:3-9

Denomination: Christian Church

O What Tangled Web We Weave Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Oct 24, 2006

Using David as an example of how sin separates us from God and others, destroying our life in the process.

Through the summer we have been looking at the life of David. We have seen how God chose this unlikely boy to be the next king because he had a heart for God. As a teenager David stepped out in faith to kill Goliath against all odds, he faithfully served under a king who tried to kill him. For ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-27

Denomination: Methodist

The Birth Of Sin

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 13, 2006

All too often our definition for Good News has to do with interesting new Bible stories, or feel good inspirationals. But we may find ourselves one day in the Valley of Despair – Valley of Dry Bones, as a result of sin (birthed within us).

THE BIRTH OF SIN Revised – 08.20.06 (Edit in text from “Elijah”, Chas. Swindoll, pages 127 – 131) Perhaps you came this morning expecting to hear some “Good News”… How do you define the term “Good News”? If I were to tell you that you are walking too close to a hanging cliff that loose ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Keep To The Task

Contributed by Paul Decker on Aug 22, 2006

Be ruthless about the sin in your life.

KEEP TO THE TASK Joshua 10.16-12.24 S: Removal of Evil/Sin C: Purpose of the Community Th: A People with Purpose Pr: BE RUTHLESS ABOUT THE SIN IN YOUR LIFE. TS: We will find in our study of Joshua 10.16-12.24 how Joshua succeeds in keeping to the task of possessing the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist