Sermons on Alternate Lifestyles:

The Blessed Life - Pt. 1 - The Generous Life Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Feb 10, 2011

Fortune cookies, horseshoes, 4 leaf clovers, rabbit’s foot . . . Luck. Athletes would often rather be lucky than good.However, living a blessed life is even better than trying to live lucky.

The Blessed Life Part 1 – The Generous Life I. Introduction Fortune cookies, horseshoes, 4 leaf clovers, rabbit’s foot . . . Luck. Athletes would often rather be lucky than good. Crooners sing about it. Everyone wants to be lucky. Poor people use money they don’t have playing a game of luck in ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:24-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Do You Need A Triumphal Entry?

Contributed by Ken Pell on Apr 17, 2011

The journey into Jerusalem was an overture of deliverance; it begins in obscurity and ends in victory; Jesus can do the same for you, us, and our world today!

DO YOU NEED A TRIUMPHAL ENTRY? Matthew 21:1-11 Sermon Objective: The journey into Jerusalem was an overture of deliverance. It begins in obscurity and ends in victory. Jesus can do the same for you, us, and our world today! MATTHEW 21:1-11 1 As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Nazarene

Guard The Deposit

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Apr 30, 2014

This message places great emphasis on the ministry of intercessory prayer.

2 Timothy 1:14 KJV That good thing which was committed unto thee keep by the Holy Ghost which dwelleth in us. 2 Timothy 1:14 The Message Guard this precious thing placed in your custody by the Holy Spirit who works in us. 2 Timothy 1:14 Murdock Keep thou the good deposit, by the Holy Spirit ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Advantages Of Being An Atheist

Contributed by John Gaston on May 7, 2014

Atheism is hip right now, but is it right? We’re going to look at the advantages of being an atheist, its disadvantages, and then see how our philosophies play out in the closing moments of atheist’s and believer’s lives.

THE ADVANTAGES OF BEING AN ATHEIST Ps. 14:1 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Q: Why can’t atheists solve exponential equations? A: Because they don’t believe in higher powers. 2. Q: What is so ironic about Atheists? A: They’re always talking about God. 3. [Fly in My Soup Atheist] ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Untroubled: Peace In The Midst Of Chaos

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Apr 13, 2020

God's plan is for us to experience His perfect peace everyday regardless of the circumstances.

UNTROUBLED: PEACE IN THE MIDST OF CHAOS "2 The earth was without form, and void; and darkness was on the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters. 3 Then God said, “Let there be light”; and there was light." Genesis 1:2-3. The earth was an empty ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:2-3, Psalm 46:1-3, 1 Corinthians 14:33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Life In The Kingdom Family Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Nov 2, 2019

Even when, like the Thessalonians, we are doing well in our spiritual journey, we still need to keep hearing and reflecting on the imperatives and commands and spiritual direction which comes from the Word - because no matter who we are we can easily fail.

You can also listen to the full message here:- http://nec.org.au/strong-and-ready/ Message 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28 Life In The Kingdom Family Through this sermon series we have come to understand quite a lot about the church of the:- • They are models to all the believers in Macedonia and Achaia ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28

Denomination: Baptist

Better Look Up Than Down

Contributed by Victor Yap on Feb 4, 2017

Colossians 3

BETTER LOOK UP THAN DOWN (COLOSSIANS 3:1-11) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_en Grammar Bible (English) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Bah Tatabahasa Alkitab (Indonesian) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Esp Biblia de Gramática (Spanish) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Tag Gramatika Bibliya ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Peace Offering.

Contributed by Gordon Curley on May 9, 2022

'The Peace Offering" Leviticus chapter 3 verses 1-17 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). It was an animal offering. (2). It was a unique offering. (3). It was a structured Offering. SERMON BODY: Ill: • A man was watching TV late at night, • To his amazement he saw a mouse run across the floor right underneath the TV set. • He ran immediately to get a ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 3:1-17

Denomination: Brethren

There Is Something About The Name Of Jesus You Need To Know

Contributed by Gordon Brownlee on Mar 19, 2024

The Believer in Christ can find themselves in the midst of worldly trouble; trouble they never asked for. When confronted by evil men and their agendas we retain an authority in Christ to set at bay unwarranted advances. Its all found in the Name of Jesus.

Video presentation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPM6oHOYLsg&t The Name of Jesus is our first and last line of defense against human and spiritual violence. It is not merely reciting the name that is powerful, but rather it is the authority that is behind the Name and our position within ...read more

Scripture: John 17:11, Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: *other

When God Abandons A Society - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Oct 4, 2023

The truth of Romans 1:18-32 as it relates to our world today

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org "Parental Rights Video"; by an LGBTQ Activist" With Discussion (Note: This is the link to the original video. The video shown during study was cropped for modesty, and an explicative was ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Brethren

Who Was Jesus Really? Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Apr 30, 2001

An overview of contemporary study of the historical Jesus and a look at who Jesus believed himself to be.

Who was Jesus really? Not just who do Christians think Jesus was or who do I think Jesus was, but who did Jesus himself think he was? The question of the identity of Jesus is a question that continues to spark incredible interest among people. Last Monday night I went to Borders Books and Music in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Greatest Creator Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 14, 2021

Man’s choices as to the origin of the universe are reduced to two. It either came by chance circumstances, or it came by the mind and power of a Creator.

The story is told of the teacher who asked her class to write down what they thought were the 7 great wonders of the world. They could be the ancient wonders or the modern wonders. The choices were many and one little girl could not finish her list. The teacher said just read what you have and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:2

Everything Held Captive Series

Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Apr 23, 2009

Introduction to Colossians plus exposition of Col 1:1-2.

The game ‘Dungeons and Dragons’ first came to light in 1974. Players of D&D create characters which they live out in an alternative reality. And so D&D is a fantasy role playing game where players embark upon imaginary adventures in a created world. Although there’s a few variations of the game, a ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Something Is Not Right

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 13, 2018

A study in the book of 1 Samuel 21: 1 – 15

1 Samuel 21: 1 – 15 Something is not right 21 Now David came to Nob, to Ahimelech the priest. And Ahimelech was afraid when he met David, and said to him, “Why are you alone, and no one is with you?” 2 So David said to Ahimelech the priest, “The king has ordered me on some business, and said to ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Amputation 101 - Matthew 5:29-30 (Contd) Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Aug 14, 2024

The key to persuading your heart to fling sin away is to become convinced that nearness to God would be more satisfying than that sin. But what do you do when the sin brings intense pleasure and the last few times you sought God in prayer or Scripture it was boring?

Matthew 5:27-30 "You have heard that it was said, 'Do not commit adultery.' 28 But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart. 29 If your right eye causes you to sin, gouge it out and throw it away. It is better for you to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:29-30