Sermons on Avoid Dependence:

Facing Your Giants: Slump Guns Series

Contributed by Max Lucado on Nov 1, 2006

These sermons served as the foundation for Max’s newest book, Facing Your Giants. It is never too late to get up when you have been knocked down.

“Slump Guns” 1 Samuel 30:1-6 These sermons served as the foundation for Max’s newest book, Facing Your Giants. THEME: It is never too late to get up when you have been knocked down. Introduction: In Max Lucado’s book, Facing Your Giants, he relates the story that was not David’s finest ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-6, 1 Samuel 30:1-30

Denomination: Christian Church

Giving That Truly Pleases God Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Aug 16, 2005

Study of giving from the series on the book of Malachi

A man died and went to heaven. He was met at the Pearly Gates by St. Peter who led him down the golden streets. They passed mansion after beautiful mansion until they came to the end of the street where they stopped in front of a shack. The man asked St. Peter why he got a shack when there were so ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:7-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Future: Won By Some, Lost By Others

Contributed by Cornelio Castillo on Aug 10, 2004

The roles of human and Divine will in determining the future.

THE FUTURE: A Race Won By Some, Lost By Others Joshua 23 How many of you, young people of today will one day in the future, find yourselves sitting in a dark corner of your rented and very small room, looking at your 3 hungry but sleeping children and wondering about the source of their food for ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 23:1-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Something Strange Happens To Me: I Like Women

Contributed by Ovidiu Radulescu on Sep 21, 2004

Please, hit me, slap my face: I deserve it! I am abnormal I think, and I should consult a physician or a good psychologist, because: - Women only attract me, - I married one, - I become father, naturally, without any clone or genetic stuff aid, -

Something strange happens to me: I like women I would like to apologize: please, forgive my wrong behavior. I should be ashamed and I must to confess: I like women and I am in love with one. In fact, I even marry her. I know, I do the wrong, I am an old-fashioned person and I deserve to be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:22-32

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Who, Me

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 21, 2005

This is a sermon used for a licensing service.

Series: “Special Services”(Licensing Of John M. Small) WHO, ME? Isaiah 6:1-8 Introduction: After a church service on Sunday morning, a young boy suddenly announced to his mother, "Mom, I’ve decided to become a minister When I grow up." "That’s okay with us, but what made you decide ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

On Biblical Doctrine Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Sep 27, 2009

Continued look at law vs. gospel re: Sabbath Rest

Dakota Community Church September 27, 2009 The Field & the Force 7 The Force at Rest – (Part 3) So far we have looked at: 1. When the Church is the field When the church is the field it is seen as the place people come to do the work of God. 2. When the Church is the (labor) force When the ...read more

Denomination: Mennonite

Making Hard Choices

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 1, 2009

Today’s world is filled with energy-saving devices that make life easier, but there is something to be said for embracing life’s challenges. The apostle Paul found serving Christ hard, but he didn’t see it as a cause of discouragement. The goal was worth

Opening illustration: On September 12th, 1962, President JF Kennedy delivered a speech at Rice University in Houston, TX, about the difficult challenges facing the nation. He also shared his passion for the US to place a man on the moon. In balancing the needs of his people with the desire to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:5-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Solidifying Unity Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Oct 5, 2009

The purpose for Message is to encourage the church to seek unity within and see its benefits in glorifying God.

SOLIDIFYING UNITY Colossians 3:14-17 INTRODUCTION: A. It has been a while since we were in Colossians, so let me do a quick review. 1. We will pick-up in Col 3:15, but this is right in the middle of a paragraph which begins with verse 12. 2. That verse states, Put on therefore, as the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

Defeating The Devil - Spiritual Warfare Part 8 Series

Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 8, 2009

(PowerPoint Slides and Cell Study Notes freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com)

Spiritual Warfare (SW-08) Defeating the Devil Isaiah 14:12-14 We have been reminded that there is a great war being waged in the world today. It is not a conflict between nations, tribes, or government leaders. It is not a rebellion or coup. It is an important invisible battle taking place in the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 14:12-14

Denomination: *other

Being Renewed In The Spirit Of Your Mind

Contributed by Mark Roper on Feb 21, 2009

People who live long lives together eventually begin to sound alike, to talk alike, and even to think alike. As we walk with God, we take on his thoughts, his principles, and his attitudes. We take on his heart, mind, and personality.

Being Renewed in the Spirit of Your Mind Eph 4:17-24 NKJV As we walk as Christians, were in a battle for our minds. What does this mean? You will either be a person who controls your mind or you will be a person who is controlled by your mind. 1. Your mind is the doorway into who we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Denomination: Church Of God

What To Do With Your Elihu

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 29, 2006

Many people are hurt by modern day Elihus who freely offer others their mis-guided advice. Elihu accused Job of not listening to God but he was wrong. Elihu wrongly assumed that a right response to suffering always brings immediate deliverance.

What to Do With Your Elihu (Job 33:1-33) Many people are hurt by modern day Elihus who freely offer others their mis-guided advice. Elihu accused Job of not listening to God but he was wrong. Elihu wrongly assumed that a right response to suffering always brings immediate deliverance. Even ...read more

Scripture: Job 33:1-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Money Series

Contributed by Steven Spillman on May 2, 2008

“The wealth of the rich is their fortress; the poverty of the poor is their destruction.” (Proverbs 10:15 NLT)

Money Ooh boy. We could spend a while on this one. We will, as a matter of fact. We’ll be on this for a few weeks. Money isn’t a comfortable subject for Christians. Privately, we don’t have much of a problem with it at all. Who doesn’t like money? But publicly, we traverse the subject like we’re ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:31-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Counting It All Joy Brings Stability

Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 7, 2008

This is a new sermon and teaching series from the book of James.

Counting it all Joy brings stability! Text: James 1: 1-8 1. James, a bondservant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad: Greetings.2 My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, 3 knowing that the testing of your faith ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Vessels Of Wrath

Contributed by Robert Leroe on May 9, 2008

How do we understand the wrath of God?

Introduction… For me, Romans 9 has always been an especially troubling chapter, one I’ve avoided till I saw that it contains a message of hope. Paul appears to be describing God as less than loving. He seems to be teaching a kind of “double predestination”, with God deciding how many people He ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:6-29

Denomination: Congregational

Overcoming Temptation

Contributed by David Mcnally on Feb 10, 2013

It is not a sin to be tempted so don't let the devil accuse you; Jesus was tempted, but he did not give in; With the help of the Holy Spirit and God-centred common sense, we can resist the devil too.

Luke 4: 1-13 - 17th February 2013 -1st Sunday in Lent Overcoming temptation There are many ways in which we are different to Jesus. For example - He was completely good. He could perform miracles. He did absolutely nothing for himself but gave himself completely to helping others. Another ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational