Sermons on Avoiding Temptation:

Defeat Your Enemy

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on May 25, 2013

God has not called us to wage a continuous war against our enemy the devil

Defeat your enemy Matthew 11:12 - And from the days of John the Baptist until now the Kingdom of heaven suffers violence, and the violent take it by force. God has not called us to wage a continuous war against our enemy the devil. However, God wants us to aggressively protect what He has given ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:12

Denomination: Charismatic

Forgiveness

Contributed by Jonathan Powell on Mar 28, 2013

A look at the life of Joseph - how God used his circumstances to provide an example of "How to forgive one another"

After 36 years of life, I have come to the conclusion of the following: if we as Christians would forgive one another as Christ Jesus has forgiven each one of us, the Body of Christ could move forward as a mighty army - and not limp in neutral as a wounded/divided militia! Forgiveness is ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Over All

Contributed by Roger Roark on Mar 16, 2016

Jesus, is God over all

GOD IS OVER ALL Romans 9:5 5 To them belong the patriarchs, and from their race, according to the flesh, is the Christ, who is God over all, blessed forever. Amen. Christ is over all. Over all our worries. Let me begin, by telling you an awesome story. Around 6 years ago, I began to have a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:5

Denomination: Baptist

Are We Guilty Of Sleeping Through A Garden Moment?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Apr 20, 2025

Jesus calls the disciples to a prayer meeting but they fell asleep. Are we guilty of the same thing?

Are We Guilty of Sleeping Through a Garden Moment? Mark 14:32-42 No doubt we have all heard this story preached, maybe we have even read it ourselves, or we have seen movies regarding the Crucifixion of Christ. He was the perfect Son, in perfect union, with the perfect Father. Mark 14:32-42 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-42

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Don't Stoop At Standing Time Series

Contributed by Clinton Smith on Mar 7, 2008

This sermon prepares believers for spiritual warfare that if we’re going to be victorious against the enemy we must stand our ground with God.

Stand up, stand up for Jesus, ye soldiers of the cross! Lift high His royal banner, it must not suffer loss. From victory unto victory His army shall He lead Till every foe is vanquished And Christ is Lord indeed. Stand up, stand up for Jesus, the trumpet call obey. Forth to the mighty conflict in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Been There... Done That

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on May 22, 2008

Jesus, our high priest is uniquely qualified to be our intercessor because he identifies with us.

Been There... Done That. Hebrews 4:14-16 Life often is confusing... we are hit from different sides at once and we lose our bearings. This can be from death, disease, bankruptcy, rejection, divorce, or other situation. It reminds me of one of my favorite stories... the Insurance Claim Letter ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Why Shepherds?

Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 16, 2007

The birth of Jesus Christ was not revealed to kings or rulers. It was not revealed to the religious elite. When God came to earth, He let the world know by announcing the birth of His Son to lowly shepherds.

Why Shepherds? Luke 2:8-20 Introduction The birth of Jesus Christ was not revealed to kings or rulers. It was not revealed to the religious elite. When God came to earth, He let the world know by announcing the birth of His Son to lowly shepherds. Why? Perhaps He wanted the poor and outcast of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Heaven Is For Losers

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 1, 2015

What does it mean that we are to deny ourselves?

Fill in the blank. “___________ is for losers.” Someone who drives a BMW might say: “Fords are for losers.” A burly football player might say: “Soccer is for losers.” And a foodie might say: “Frozen pizza is for losers.” Even if those comments are ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Lutheran

Escaping The Trap Series

Contributed by David Asch on Feb 16, 2005

How do we escape the traps of life, religion, etc? How do we get out, how do we keep out? In this message we discover the keys as we see some religious leaders try to trap Jesus.

ESCAPING THE TRAP Mark 12:13-27 INTRO: Pitch the hamster – feeling trapped. A hum-drum existence, punctuated by brief moments of excitement. Eat the food. Run on the wheel. Over and over again. Not able to be all a hamster could be. You could tell it was getting to her – more urgent climbing and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:13-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Publicly Identifying With Christ

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Mar 23, 2013

I would propose to you that the Lord is not bound to the doctrine of men, but longs for Christians to have Holy Spirit illumination of God’s Word about water baptism.

Title: Publicly Identifying With Christ Topic: Water Baptism and Your Responsibility Introduction: The church often struggles under the results of the cancers of traditionalism, legalism, denominationalism, and faddisms. For example, there was a season when certain denominations worked with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Stay Clean Living In A Pig Pen

Contributed by Steve Malone on Nov 30, 2004

If you ever have found it hard to be a Christian in this world - Paul has some good stuff for you in this text.

"HOW TO STAY CLEAN WHILE LIVING IN A PIGPEN" TEXT: II CORINTHIANS 6:14 - 7:1 INTRODUCTION Have you ever gotten all cleaned and dressed up and then found it hard to stay that way, spaghetti sauce on the white shirt or blouse...grass stains on those new pants. Have you discovered the truth ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Navigating Your Trial Successfully Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 16, 2009

Sermon discusses the importance of choices made during trying experiences and how to make wise choices.

Navigating Your Trial Successfully James 1:12-18 5-4-08 We’ve been talking about trials in James Chapter one. In the first 12 verses we learned that if we persevere through the trial, God will work some wonderful things in us during the process and in the end we will receive a crown of life. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-18

Denomination: Charismatic

The Wisdom Of Not Engaging With The Arrogant And Vengeful Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 20, 2025

In this sermon, we will explore biblical wisdom on how to explore interactions with such people.

As Christians, we are called to live a life of love, humility, and kindness. However, we often encounter individuals who embody the opposite qualities such as arrogance, prideful,pathological liers, manipulators,toxic and negative people and those who desire for revenge. In this sermon, we will ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:18

Do You Glory In God

Contributed by David Rogers on Oct 5, 2005

A sermon on why we are to glorify God with our life.

Do You Glory In God 1 Cor. 1:10-31 10 Nor should we complain as some of them did, and were killed by the destroyer. 11 Now these things happened to them as examples, and they were written as a warning to us, on whom the ends of the ages have come. 12 Therefore, whoever thinks he stands must be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-31

Denomination: Baptist

Life's Dangerous Journey Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Oct 21, 2013

Living a life dedicated to God can be a dangerous undertaking. There are physical, emotional and even spiritual battles that threaten to take us away from trusting God and being used by Him. These psalms offer hope in that journey.

Psalm 120 begins what are called the “songs of ascent.” The Jews sang these 15 songs as they made their way “up” or “ascending” to Jerusalem for one of the feasts. You can just picture groups joining up and singing together on the road. So much better than many ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel