Sermons on Arena:

How Much Is Enough?

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Feb 1, 2004

Looking at what people consider is their main value in life.Coventness in todays life.

How much is enought? Covetness in ones life will be the death of them. How much is enough, how much money, titles, positions, land , how many homes is enough. We war and strive, fight and kill, lie and cheet, decieve and steal, to get enough. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Resurrection Faith

Contributed by Robert Tomas on Apr 24, 2002

A reflection on the three kinds of faith emerging from the Liturgical Readings, which are meant, perhaps, to evaluate the condition of our own faith.

APRIL 5, 2002 WORSHIP SERVICE SCRIPTURES ·First Reading Acts 2:42-47 ·Psalm 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24 ·Second Reading 1 Pt. 1:3-9 ·Gospel Jn. 20:19-31 REFLECTION The Resurrection stands out forever as the mightiest and most impressive display of the LORD’s redeeming power, the significance of ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31, Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Catholic

Finishing Well

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Apr 8, 2002

This sermon deals the need to live out the Christian life with effectiveness.

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1 – 8 Title: “Finishing Well” Introduction: Popeye says, “I fight to the finish cause I eat my spinach, I’m Popeye the sailor man.”  We might as well get used to it, our WALK as a Christian is going to be a “Fight to the Finish.”  Paul in writing to young ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Five Points Of Christian-Ism

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 6, 2009

An evaluation of the five Great Commissions

The Five Points of ‘Christian-ism’ During the years the Lord has put me in the ministry I have been consulted and confronted on numerous occasions concerning the five points of Calvinism. Although this topic appears to be at the forefront of many discussions in the Christian arena, it is my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What God Wants For His Children

Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 22, 2008

A sermon focusing on what God wants in the lives of his children; a call to obedient growth.

What God Wants for His Children Col. 1:9-12 I. God wants us to grow in knowledge him. A. Paul’s prayer reflected two areas in which God wanted the Colossians to experience growth. 1. He wanted them to grow in the knowledge of his will—in the knowledge of truth 2. He wanted them to grow in ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons For The Materializing Church -- Part 9 Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 15, 2010

One of the most interesting things about the book of James is that it is one of the earliest epistles written to believers. ... Now in Chapter three, we see James is discussing wisdom and understanding, and once again, he makes the conclusion that just l

THE ACTIVITY OF WISDOM JAMES 3:13-18 INTRODUCTION: One of the most interesting things about the book of James is that it is one of the earliest epistles written to believers. As such, what we have is the most basic and foundational principles on a variety of issues. A couple of weeks ago, we ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

You Better Be Skeered 2 Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on May 18, 2010

Second in a series of messages about fear, dealing with fear of angels and demons, territorial spirits and warfare

A. Fear of Angelic Hosts (v. 10-14) 1. As I mentioned, from these verses on, it is an angel speaks. And yet Daniel was still afraid. This is the most common reaction to angelic beings in the bible. These beings reflect in a powerful way the glory of Christ. And many think that the first part of ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 10:10-21

Denomination: Baptist

May The Work I’ve Done Speak For Me

Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Dec 17, 2009

MORE IMPORTANT THAN HOW LONG WE LIVE IS HOW WE LIVE OUR LIFE. DORCAS PATTERNS FOR US A LIFE WORTH LIVING AND REMEMBERING.

MAY THE WORK I’VE DONE SPEAK FOR ME ACTS 9:36-41 ASHA, AMAYA, FAMILY/FRIENDS . . . EARTH HAS NO SORROW . . . DIFFICULT – I/WE DID NOT THINK IT WOULD END THIS WAY LEARNING – LIFE: . . . CURVE BALLS, FAST BALLS, SLIDERS OUR WAY. AT THESE TIMES WE MUST HOLD FIRM IN OUR FAITH OF GOD NO MATTER THE ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:36-41, Acts 9:13, Proverbs 22:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Shall Recover It All

Contributed by Neil Welds on Oct 18, 2006

We are to be protected and armed for a conflict that depends not on human strength but on the power of God. Today is the day of recovery.

I Shall Recover It All Scripture reading: 1 Samuel 30:1-19. Key Verses, 30:8 & 30:19 Introduction. Speak about robbery; times we’ve felt robbed. Talk about the various emotions associated with being robbed or having something stolen. Elaborate on the story of David and Ziklag (refer to Bible) ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 30:1-19, 2 Samuel 30:1-30, 2 Samuel 30:1

Denomination: Salvation Army

Be Alert Series

Contributed by David Welch on Oct 28, 2006

2nd in a series on Spiritual warfare

Chico Alliance Church July 2, 2006 Pastor David Welch "Spiritually Aware, Alert, Armed and Aggressive" Pt 2 REVIEW I. Be Aware A. Aware of God and His purposes B. Aware of our Worth and position in Christ C. Aware of the battlefields 1. Fight with the WORLD 2. Fight with the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

A Whole Lot Of Shaking Going On

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Mar 5, 2004

The Christian church needs to realize we are the Movers & Shakers that are responsible for World Evangelization.

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1 – 12 Title: “A Whole Lot of Shaking Going On” Introduction: All we’ve had to do in the past few weeks is listen to the news to realize the very foundations of everything we believe in as Christians is being shaken.  Marriage – Family Values – Decency (morals) – ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

When Your Ego Makes A Fool Out Of You

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Dec 30, 2004

The dangers of thinking more highly of yourself than you ought to.

WHEN YOUR EGO MAKES A FOOL OUT OF YOU LUKE 14:8-11 I. INTRODUCTION WHENEVER WE LIVE AS IF THE WORLD CAN’T GET ALONG WITHOUT US, AND WE MAKE OURSELVES TO BE MORE THAN WHAT WE ARE, IT IS LIKE LIVING IN A GLASS HOUSE JUST WAITING FOR SOMEONE TO THROW A STONE, WHICH WILL CAUSE OUR HOUSE TO TUMBLE DOWN ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

One Thing Series

Contributed by Vance Elzinga on Aug 21, 2007

This message focuses on one particular aspect of this passage - that the Lord prunes us to make us more fruitful. Practical application in this message is to consider what the Lord may be calling me to prune from my busy life, in order to do the best thi

Hook/Opening Overcommitted? Many of us feel/are. But here’s a list of busy/committed: Billy Graham and ____. James Dobson and _____. Joni Earikson and _____. Jimmy Carter and _____. Bill Bright and ______. (RCA) Betty Voskuil and _____. Gary Smalley and ______. “Our world has been greatly ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Violence In The Name Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Denis O'callaghan Ph.d. ,th.d., D.d., D. Phil. on Sep 22, 2012

If Jesus opposed wealth and power and did not come to have a political influence upon mankind, nor wanting hierarchy nor distinctions between human kind then what?

Saint of God, , If Jesus opposed wealth and power and did not come to have a political influence upon mankind, nor wanting hierarchy nor distinctions between human kind then what? This has been called an impossible dream of society, though communities reading the gospels have, over the years ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Upside Of Feeling Down Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 19, 2018

In some ways, when we are down, we are more teachable; down times can deepen us.

The Upside of Feeling Down (Ecclesiastes 7:1-22) 1. At a party: 'Are you a psychologist?' 'Why do you ask it?' 'Oh yes, you are a psychologist.' 2. Most of us struggle with depression now and then. For many, time, prayer, and talking to friends helps. 3. But for some people, the depression is ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:1-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible