Sermons on Antidotes:

To Whom Much Is Given... Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 17, 2009

Amos uses a masterful literary technique to remind Israel that their responsibility before God is much greater than the surrounding nations because of what God has given them.

A couple of weeks ago the Wall Street Journal carried an article titled “Hollywood Destroys the World” in which the authors describe how Hollywood producers are increasingly consumed with making “end of the world” movies. What’s interesting about most of these movies is that rather than most ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Materialism

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on May 8, 2010

It starts when we’re young. We go through the ‘mine, mine, mine’ stage. Trying to convey the concept of sharing to a toddler isn’t exactly easy. But possessiveness is something that doesn’t necessarily disappear with age. The ‘mine’ syndrome is something

MATERIALISM INTRODUCTION: It starts when we’re young. Toddlers going through the ‘mine, mine, mine’ stage. Shaun doesn’t exactly go around saying that but if he sees it, likes it and wants it, in his mind there is an automatic transfer of ownership. Trying to convey the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Peace Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jan 29, 2012

Peace is one of the most illusive qualities in human life, but God wants His people to experience peace. This sermon explains the 3 kinds of peace in the Bible and how to experience each one.

…And Peace Ephesians - Live Like You Really Are Chuck Sligh January 29, 2012 A PowerPoint presentation of this sermon is available by mailing a request to me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Ephesians 1:2 – “Grace be to you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:2

Denomination: Baptist

God's Invisible Providence Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 24, 2013

An introduction to a sermon series on the story of Esther. In this sermon we investigate how God works providentially in Esther's life and in ours. The series is based on Charles Swindoll"s book on Esther from his great Bible character series.

Introduction: A. The story is told about 9 people who were hanging from a rope that came down from a helicopter. 1. The group of 9 people hanging from that rope was made up of 8 men and 1 woman. 2. All 9 people agreed that that one person should get off the rope, because if they didn't, the rope ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Changing My Citizenship Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 2, 2013

My life of discipleship must begin by changing my citizenship from this earth to the Kingdom of God

This week I read an article about the First Presbyterian Church of Newark, Ohio that caught my attention. In part it read: While he served as pastor at Central College Presbyterian Church on Sunbury Road in Westerville, the Rev. Dr. Richard Ellsworth remembers seeing fishermen going by early on ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 120:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Heavenly Help From The Lord Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 3, 2019

Jesus Christ can help us like no one else can! 1. He can sweep away our shame (vs. 1-4). 2. He can save us from our sins (vs. 3-9). 3. He can stay with us forever (vs. 9). 4. He can send our lives in a new direction (vs. 10-11).

Heavenly Help from the Lord The Gospel of John John 8:1-11 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - December 21, 2016 (Revised September 3, 2019) BACKGROUND: *Here in John 8 we are still in one of the most important seasons of Christ's ministry on earth. It's the 2 or 3 week ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Love Does Not Envy Or Boast Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 8, 2016

When I love like Jesus loves I set aside my rights to make things right for others

ENGAGE Whether or not you were alive on January 20, 1961, you are probably familiar with this line from President John F. Kennedy’s inaugural address: Ask not what your country can do for you – ask what you can do for your country. I don’t think that as a nation we’ve ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Baptist

Love Is Not Arrogant Or Rude Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 8, 2016

When I love like Jesus loves my passion for people prevails over my pride in my position

ENGAGE Several weeks ago I was officiating a volleyball match in a tournament. During one rally I blew my whistle and before I even made my call, one of the players made a comment that indicated he thought the call was going to go against his team. So, in what was certainly not one of my finest ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

The Song Of Mary

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Dec 26, 2013

Mary's song reveals that a humble Savior delights in working through a humble servant.

This year, two radio stations in central New York switched over to their all Christmas music formats in early October. By the first part of November, many other radio stations across the country had also followed their lead and began playing Christmas music 24 hours a day. Now, like many of you, I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Baptist

Rebels In The Pews Series

Contributed by E. True Neilson on Dec 15, 2014

At first glance the book of Numbers reads a bit like an operations manual. It’s got numbers of soldiers, lists of names, and a bit of repetition. Tucked between those lists and numbers are some stories of real people, dealing with real issues of faith!

BETWEEN THE NUMBERS REBELS IN THE PEWS Numbers 14:1-16 INTRODUCTION -When George HW Bush was President he banned broccoli on Air Force One which made national headlines. -When asked about it he said, “I do not like broccoli and I haven't liked it since I was a little kid and my mother made ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Bread And Swords Series

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Apr 7, 2014

This is the ninth message in my series on David. The house of the Lord always adds much to us when we come to worship. Sometimes our motives are not the best but God still works out the rough places of our character by His grace.

DAVID—A MAN AFTER GOD’S OWN HEART 09—BREAD AND SWORDS TEXT: 1 Samuel 21:1-6, 8-9 1 Samuel 21:1-6 KJV Then came David to Nob to Ahimelech the priest: and Ahimelech was afraid at the meeting of David, and said unto him, Why art thou alone, and no man with thee? [2] And David ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 21:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Seeds Of The Mouth

Contributed by Troy Borst on May 21, 2014

This picture in Proverbs 18:20-21 of planting seeds in our lives from our mouths. We are given the choice of either planting bad seeds which planting bad seeds which produce poisonous fruit or good seeds which produce good fruit.

SEEDS OF THE MOUTH PROVERBS 18:20-21 ILLUSTRATION… Planting seeds with your mouth (p) As we begin our time in God’s word this morning, I’d like you to use your imagination to act out in your mind the Bible passage that we will be focusing on… so put on your imagination ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:20-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Growing Larger Through Outreach (Pt. 3) Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 24, 2015

What do we say when it is time to share the gospel with others? This sermon helps us to be prepared when we have an opportunity to give an answer for the hope that we have.

Introduction: A. Today I’m praying that all of us, Christians, feel like we have some good news to share with others, and that we desperately desire to share it. 1. I like the story told of the little boy who greatly concerned his parents. a. The boy’s parents could not get him to utter ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Avoiding Sexual Temptations

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jun 19, 2018

Proverbs about Sexual Purity

Avoiding Sexual Temptations - Assorted Proverbs Turn with me if you would to the book of Proverbs, chapter 5. We have been going through the Old Testament together, and we are looking at the period of the unified kingdom: God brought the Jews as His chosen people into a land that he had prepared ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Consider Your Life Pt 2 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 21, 2018

Second of Three messages from Haggai. This message covers God's third message to Israel through Haggai calling them to consider their future glory.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch "Consider Your Life”Pt 2 Introduction / Review Last week we explored two of the five messages God sent through His prophet Haggai to the Israelites who had returned from 70 years of captivity in Babylon far from their beloved country Israel and capital ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 3:10-13, Zechariah 4:6-10

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance