Sermons on Babylonian Empire:

Grasping For More - Covetousness - Greed - Envy Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 8, 2005

The SIN of covetousness, The SOURCE of covetousness, The SORROW of covetousness...and the cure! Link included to Formatted Text Version and PowerPoint Template.

Grasping for More Exodus 20:17 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/GraspingForMore.html Covetousness is the mother of all sins. All 9 of the previous commandments are rooted in it. It is an excessive desire for something you don’t have. There’s nothing wrong w/ wanting certain things, like ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:17

Denomination: Baptist

Breaking Down Barriers & Building Up The Wall (Pt. 5) Series

Contributed by Eric Peloquin on Jun 23, 2005

This is part five in a series dealing with the need for God’s people to break down the barriers that keep us from effectively building up the wall (God’s Kingdom). Having broken down those barriers we must build up the wall.

Breaking Down Barriers & Building Up The Wall (Pt. 5) Sermon – 25 July 2004 We have been spending a fair amount of time in this series discussing for several weeks the barriers that have been erected within the church and have kept her from attaining to all that the lord would have her do. I ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:11-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Does Grace Take A Break?

Contributed by Carl Benge on Aug 27, 2007

A sermon based on Jesus and the healing on the Sabbath.

In our Gospel reading for today, Jesus performs yet another miracle. However, the thing that causes the biggest stir among many is not the fact that he performed a miracle, but rather the day of the week on which he performed it. Jesus heals this woman on the Sabbath. Healing on the Sabbath? ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Denomination: Methodist

A Pride Example Fell Series

Contributed by Kent Kessler on Aug 30, 2007

Second of A 4 WEEK STUDY ON THE PERSON AND WORK OF SATAN AND HIS FALLEN STATUS. Wherever these themes are: ADVERSARY, PRIDE, DARKNESS, LIES, Satan is.

I SAW SATAN FALL! Series 2. A PRIDE EXAMPLE Isaiah 14:12-15 If you grew up reading this passage in the KJV, you would no doubt remember the passage saying, “How art thou fallen O Lucifer, son of the morning?” Walter Kaiser states that “The key word hêlēl, meaning “Howl” which would read ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:17-21

Denomination: Methodist

"When Spring Bursts Forth"

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 26, 2004

What can we do in order to allow God’s new things to "burst forth" in our life?

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches 5th Sunday of Lent March 28, 2004 “When Spring Bursts Forth” Isaiah 43:16-21 INTRODUCTION: The faith and hope of God’s people was at such a low point during their Babylonian captivity that they constantly needed assurance that things would eventually turn around ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:16-21

Denomination: Methodist

Christmas Characters #4 - The Wise Men Series

Contributed by Darren Rogers on Dec 28, 2007

What’s at the end of the Star?

Christmas Characters #4 - The Wise Men - 9th December 2007 pm Matthew 2:1-12 From our earliest memories of the Christmas story, we have heard of the “Magi” (Wise Men) who came to visit Christ, but what do we really know about them? Where did they come from? Why were they interested in a King born ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Loneliness And Brokenness: The Devastating Effects Of Sin Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Aug 14, 2007

This is a message in a series on the Book of Lamentations.

Imagine if you will that you are one of the survivors of the Civil War left in the south. By the time of Lee’s surrender at Appomattox, the South lay in ruin. Cities, farms, and homes have been burned and ravaged by cannon fire. Railroads and bridges have been destroyed. The economical, social and ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 1:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The End Of Time

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 19, 2003

The book of Daniel contaians many prophesies. Concerning the end of time Daniel tell us to expect: Resurrection, Retribution, and Reward!

The End Of Time Scott R Bayles, preacher I’m sure several people here this morning have seen the bumper stickers, "In case of rapture this car will be unmanned," or some else like that. While such statements are intended to be funny to some, there are confusing to others. Many people have read the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 12:1-3

Denomination: Christian Church

Fighting The Fear Of Fear Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Dec 4, 2006

Much of our lives are spent worrying about the future and what might happen. Many times we worry more about possibilities than probabilities. Jesus encourages us to pay attention to His work in the world around us and gives us tools to fight fear.

For more studies including an audio version of this study go to: www.CalvaryChapelNewberg.org. A recent Time Magazine cover reads "Why We Worry About the Wrong Things." In the article it says: "We pride ourselves on being the only species that understands the concept of risk, yet we have a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:1-37

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Taking A Stand Where Satan Sits - 1 Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Mar 7, 2001

The cost of Compromise in an evil society

TAKING A STAND WHERE SATAN SITS - REV 2:12-17 AD 312: AFTER THE EMPEROR’S DEATH ROMAN GENERAL CONSTANTINE HAD HIS FORCES IN NORTHERN ITALY AT THE MILVIAN BRIDGE. HE STATED THAT BEFORE A BATTLE HE LOOKED INTO THE SKY AND SAW A FIERY CROSS: HE HEARD A VOICE SAY TO HIM, ’IN THIS SIGN CONQUER’. HE ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-13

A Man Determined

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Apr 16, 2010

When I think about those words the first thing that comes to mind is the scripture in 1st Corinthians 15:58 “Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not

“A man determined” By District Elder M.L. Maughmer, Jr. Nehemiah 6:15-16 “So the wall was finished in the twenty and fifth [day] of [the month] Elul, in fifty and two days. And it came to pass, that when all our enemies heard [thereof], and all the heathen that [were] about us saw [these things], ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:15-16

Denomination: Apostolic

Rev. # 50~15:1-8 Vision Of The 7 Last Plagues Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 16, 2010

Today we’ll get a preview of the 7 last plagues; it is a fore view to the last round of judgments that God is going to send upon the earth dwellers.

Today we’ll get a preview of the 7 last plagues; it is a fore view to the last round of judgments that God is going to send upon the earth dwellers. During the tribulation period, the three sets of judgments (the seals, trumpets, and bowls) are progressive, each worse than the last. But these ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 15:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Bible: How And Why It Came To Be

Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 27, 2010

The first of three sermons on the Bible and its importance.

(Slide 1) A Sunday school teacher asked, 'Johnny, do you think Noah did a lot of fishing when he was on the Ark?' 'No,' replied Johnny. 'How could he with just two worms.' A Sunday school teacher said to her children, 'We have been learning how powerful kings and queens were in Bible times. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12

Denomination: Church Of God

Perils Of A Fruitless Life

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 17, 2010

When we abide in Christ, we will produce fruit that will glorify God and help enlarge his Kingdom.

Perils of a Fruitless Life Luke 13:6-9 INTRODUCTION A. Disappointments and unmet expectations are a regular part of life. 1. Women who just cannot get pregnant. 2. Continue to have miscarriages. 3. Bright children whose parents don’t have money to send them to college (child has great ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

God's Message Of Encouragement Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Oct 26, 2009

Because of God’s presence and plan, we can live with unshakeable strength and courage.

[To receive free sermons by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com] REVIEW Let’s review last week’s introduction to the book of Haggai: • Author: Haggai the prophet • Date: 520 B.C. • Recipients: The exiled Jews who had returned to their homeland to rebuild the temple • Occasion: ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist