Sermons on alertness:

Types Of Intercessors Series

Contributed by Dr. Tom Badia on Feb 18, 2024

The watchmen stood guard on the walls of the holy city 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

TOPIC: Types of Intercessors The role of an intercessor is mirrored in the responsibilities of the ancient watchmen of Jerusalem. The watchmen stood guard on the walls of the holy city 24 hours a day, seven days a week. They were the eyes and ears of the people. They knew that thousands of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:16

Gather For Strength Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

We are stronger together than we are alone. When we pool our strengths together, we can achieve great things for God's kingdom.

Today, I've got a cool story for you. It's called 'The Bundle of Sticks.' It's a simple story, but it's got a big message: we're stronger together than we are alone. You know in Proverbs 14:4, it says that when there are no oxen, the manger is empty. But from the strength of an ox comes abundant ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:4, Ecclesiastes 4:12, 1 Peter 5:8

Topics: Collective Strength, Harmony, Teamwork, Solidarity

Commitment

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on May 25, 2005

Why is it that Christians often need to be motivated to give when God has given us so much? God had provided for the Corinthians in such a wonderful way and yet they were hesitant to share what they had with others.

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: W. A. Criswell tells of an ambitious young man who told his pastor he’d promised God a tithe of his income. They prayed for God to bless his career. At that time he was making $40.00 per week and tithing $4.00. In a few years his income increased and he was tithing ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Peace About Witnessing

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Sep 15, 2007

Witnessing is a must from the Great Commission

Getting Peace about Witnessing Philippians 4:6-9 Fear Is an Enemy of Us All Fear: the first evidence of the fall (Gen. 3:10) Fear keeps many from salvation Afraid God doesn’t love them Afraid their sins are too serious to be forgiven Afraid of public opinion Fear keeps many believers from ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

Resisting Pride

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Jul 9, 2016

PRIDE IS A WEAPON OF THE DEVIL AND CAN ONLY BE CONQUERED BY HUMILITY

RESIST PRIDE MAIN TEXT: ROMANS 12:3 For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the measure of faith God has given you. PROVERBS 29:23 A man's pride shall bring him ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Can We Resist Temptation?

Contributed by Mark H. Stevens Thd on Jan 4, 2017

Flip Wilson the famous Comedian used to say "The Devil Made me Do it!".....it was funny but not true, The Devil cannot MAKE YOU do anything! (James 4:7)

Our response to Satan's lies (Eph 2:8-9; 1 John 4:1; James 4:7): • We are to submit to God's will (2 Cor. 11:3, 14-15). Satan's ways look good and appealing, but God's way is the way that is best; Satan's way is death. It is better to be poor and honest than rich and dishonest! • We ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lying Prophets

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 26, 2024

When the prophets be lyin' souls be cryin' and faith be dyin'.

Jeremiah14:14 Then the LORD said unto me, The prophets prophesy lies in my name: I sent them not, neither have I commanded them, neither spake unto them: they prophesy unto you a false vision and divination, and a thing of nought, and the deceit of their heart. Ezekiel 13:17 Likewise, thou son ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 13:17, 1 Thessalonians 5:20, 1 John 4:1, Matthew 24:24, 2 Thessalonians 2:8-10, Matthew 7:21-23, Jeremiah 14:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The God Of All Grace Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Mar 3, 2025

We are called to glory (unhindered experience of God's attributes), but the sufferings of Satan's attacks threaten to prevent our arrival in glory.

1 Peter 5:10-14 And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast. 11 To him be the power for ever and ever. Amen. 12 With the help of Silas, whom I regard as a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:10-14

Will Christians Go Through The Tribulation Period? (Vi) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Feb 10, 2021

Mid-tribulation position (Prewrath) is analyzed in light of Scripture and Scholarship. Strengths and weaknesses of this eschatology are examined.

Will Christians go through the tribulation period? That is the question we are engaging in this study. The futurist camp which we are a part of entertains three possible answers: pretribulationists believe the rapture of the church will occur before the tribulation period begins. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:2-3, Revelation 19:7-8, Ephesians 5:25-27, Revelation 6:15-17, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Revelation 12:13-17, 1 Corinthians 15:50-58, Revelation 11:12-15, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Would You Be Blind? Series

Contributed by Joe Friend on Feb 6, 2008

The message today might seem a bit harsh but Jesus spoke and we have to preach it. I admit I am more comfortable whispering repentance and shouting grace.

TEXT; MATTHEW 5:27-32 TITLE: “Would You Be Blind” INTRODUCTION: Most Sundays I am excited to preach. I’m usually fired up to prepare a message and present it. I have to admit that it’s not really the case today. The passage we’re going to study this morning is a tough and controversial ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Battle Ahead

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Apr 25, 2007

Our victory in this struggle is certain, if we prepare

“The Battle Ahead” Ephesians 6:10-18 “Our victory in this struggle is certain, if we prepare.” Sunday Morning Sermon 4.22.07 Intro: Rocky Story Clip – Youtube.com cut off at 3:53 to avoid credits and blank screen. (Title and Text) I love the rocky movies – Who doesn’t love a story about an athlete ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Get On Your Knees And Fight Like A Man Series

Contributed by Daniel Richter on May 9, 2008

Prayer as our source of power

Get on Your Knees and Fight Like a Man Beartown Road Alliance Church August 19th, 2007 When Erin and I were working in the basement a few months ago, we had come to the point where we had done most of what we could handle on our own. We had finished up the entire big family room down there. The ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Are You Casting Effectively

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Mar 27, 2010

Do we really cast our cares on the Lord and leave them there?

Are You Casting Effectively? Scriptures: 1 Peter 5:6-10; James 4:7 Introduction: When I was younger, my father taught me how to fish. He took me to a pond and showed me how to place the weight on the line so that the line (bait) would sink. He also taught me how to attach the plastic bob on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Dark Lord - The Lord Of The Ring Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 8, 2003

Satan is the real "Dark Lord" and while the Bible tells us he is defeated, he is still dangerous. How do we deal with this powerful force of evil and overcome?

OPEN: Several years ago, I watched a PBS Special that covered the events leading up to the "Battle of the Bulge" during WWII. It was the autumn of 1944 and Germany had been beaten back behind its borders. The Nazi war machine was in tatters and the repeated bombing raids of the Allies all but ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Wars Are Not Won By Evacuations"

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jun 23, 2003

We cannot win by doing nothing

“Wars are not won by evacuations” 2 co 2:9The reason I wrote you was to see if you would stand the test and be obedient in everything. 10If you forgive anyone, I also forgive him. And what I have forgiven--if there was anything to forgive--I have forgiven in the sight of Christ for your sake, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:9-11

Denomination: Wesleyan