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What Makes Satan Tremble?

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Nov 17, 2003

A recent Gallop Poll stated that 90% of Americans say they pray. Americans pray five minutes a week and the prayers are usually about some crisis in life. What makes the Devil tremble and shutter is prayer that connects with God the Creator of the Univer

“What Makes Satan Tremble?” Matthew 6:5-15 James 2:19 A recent Gallop Poll stated that 90% of Americans say they pray. Americans pray five minutes a week and the prayers are usually about some crisis in life. Often the prayer is a memorized prayer. My first prayer was a prayer before meals: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15, Matthew 6:5

Denomination: Free Methodist

Love And Sacrifice, Part 3

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Mar 2, 2003

He was a high school senior that was really messing his life up. He was being disrespectful to his parents, staying out late at night, and making poor grades in his classes. At this point in his life, he was hanging out with all the wrong people. But one

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: He was a high school senior that was really messing his life up. He was being disrespectful to his parents, staying out late at night, and making poor grades in his classes. At this point in his life, he was hanging out with all the wrong people. But one thing that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

The Five People You Meet In Heaven

Contributed by James Buchanan on Nov 11, 2003

This sermon is based on the realities of life and heaven, interacting with Mitch Albom’s book, "The Five People You Meet in Heaven".

(Please note, there are times when I refer to the book and quote it. Due to copywrite laws, I have just referred to the page number.) Influence. When I say that word, what comes to mind? Three lobbyists in Washington, D.C. were debating how to determine their degree of power with the White ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:1-5, Romans 8:28-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christian Giving Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 7, 2005

2 principles of Biblical giving: We should be giving generously in response to god’s generosity towards us and we should give according to our means.

I want to talk today about one of those taboo subjects of our age. Money. Well, money itself isn’t a taboo. We’re all happy to talk about money as a general concept, usually related to how little we have or how much more we need. But try asking someone how much they earn, or how much they have in ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Truth Or Consequences Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jul 7, 2006

Give or die...not tithing but truth. God requires truth and will judge, what would happen if we were judged today in our normal business day?

Truth or Consequences Acts 4:32-5:11 We are in the process of going through the book of Acts and refreshing our minds and hearts as to what happened in the earliest church. In the scripture time line we are only weeks or perhaps months away from the birthday of the church, Pentecost. And we are ...read more

Denomination: Congregational

Hosea's Love - Betrayal And Judgement Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Nov 2, 2005

Hosea gives a picture not only of the way God hurts when his people are unfaithful, but about the real power of his love. Here is a love that expects a response of single-minded faithfulness, and that won’t rest until it gets it.

If you’re familiar with the story of Les Miserables, then you’ll know that the story begins with Jean Valjean, a convict on parole, coming to a town where the only person who’ll give him a room and a meal is the local bishop, Bp Myriel. The bishop welcomes him into his house, feeds him and gives ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

4 Questions From Simeon Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 27, 2005

A study of Simeon and the fact that Jesus was the answer to some of his questions.

Luke 2:25- 40 – 4 Questions from Simeon … I want to ask everyone here how patient they are. Come on does anyone here like waiting for things? If you were to put yourself on a scale from 1 to 10 with 1 being so impatient that you don’t even know what the word patience means to 10 not having a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-40

Denomination: Baptist

Paying Off The Mortgage In God's Economy

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Dec 7, 2005

If our actions are debt, then thank God he’s our creditor!

Title: Paying off the Mortgage in God’s Economy Text: Matt 6:12, 14-15, Leviticus 25:8-55 FCF: God wants our relationship to be predicated on forgiveness – He’s wiped the slate clean! SO: I want the congregation to understand that our slate is clean, and so I’m going to have a sin burning ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:14

Denomination: Baptist

Trustworthiness Of Scripture

Contributed by Steve Holmes on Jun 10, 2006

Defending the trustworthy character of the Bible

 Can anyone tell me what the first recorded words of the devil are? (Yea, hath God said) What do you suppose his intent was in posing this question? There was a course I took in Bible School called Biblical Hermeneutics. The course exposed us to a number of principles used in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 46:9-10

Denomination: *other

Article #4 - The Holy Scriptures Series

Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Nov 7, 2006

Fourth in a series on the Nazarene Articles of Faith, this sermon looks at the how the Wesleyan Quadrilateral helps us to interpret Scripture.

Today, we come to look at the Article of Faith regarding Holy Scripture. Scripture has been important throughout human history, as it is the story which reveals God and His interactions with His creation. Scripture tells us of God’s Story, showing us His plan and His will. While it is not a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-4

Denomination: Nazarene

The Problem Of Dirty Christianity

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Apr 4, 2007

Sermon one in a series on Jude. It reveals the problem in Conservative Christianity where people living in wilfull disobedience to God claim salvation.

2 Peter-Jude 1. The Problem of Dirty Christianity (Jude 1:1-4) “Godless people, whose condemnation was written about years ago, have slipped in unnoticed among us (by the side door).They are people who distort the grace of God and use it as an excuse to practice unrestrained immoral acts.” ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:4

Denomination: Baptist

Our Gifts Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jun 13, 2007

We serve such an incredible God who gives us good gifts. Paul explains in Ephesians 4 that one of God’s greatest gift to His people, are gifted and called men to lead them.

Live Out Loud – Our GIFTS June 3, 2007 Ephesians 4:7-16 Video: Church of One – www.sermonspice.com Trans: It is amazing how many people attend the church of one where they believe everything revolves around them. I could tell you stories of the shenanigans people have attempted to ensure ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Baptist

Begging At The Gate

Contributed by Ovidiu Radulescu on Oct 19, 2008

The gate could be prettier than the Temple – it is another paradox of modern religion. Big gates, large ways coming trough, but no salvation at the gate.

Just look at him: an ordinary beggar, one among thousands who filled Jerusalem streets... And today was just another day, no better and no worse then all the other days that had made up the life of this poor crippled beggar. Who was he, we don’t know. The Bible reveals nothing about his life up to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

"True Church Growth” Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Aug 8, 2008

It’s Jesus who will build His church, not man.

OPEN YOUR BIBLES TO Ephesians 4.11 & 2 TIM 2 1. Monthly, if not weekly, I get some pamphlet, some flier, some invitation to attend the latest CHURCH GROWTH SEMINAR. a. If I will just attend, they promise my church will grow. b. As soon as I apply their techniques, poof, instant growth. c. Some ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sophomore Or Saint? Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 10, 2008

We tend to use our limited knowledge to bludgeon others who do not know what we know or whose behavior does not match our standards; but we are called to be in Christ first and to love them, letting behavior flow from the relationship.

There is an old, corny story – and please don’t stop me if you have heard this one – a story about the young man who was the first in his family to go to college. In fact, he was the first in his small town to go to college. And so when he came home after his freshman year, he was the apple of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist