Sermons on backlash: showing 31-45 of 164

Thank God For The Church!

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 12, 2005

Introduction to 1 Corinthians

Imagine a church wracked with divisions. Powerful leaders promote themselves against each other, each with his band of loyal followers. One of them is having an affair with his stepmother, and, instead of disciplining him, many in the church boast of his freedom in Christ to behave in such a way. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Waiting For God To Return Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 14, 2003

It’s the Power of the Holy Spirit that enables us to live out Christ’s Purpose and this is what leads us into Persecution

Let me share something I received from Pastor Rick Gray at St. Johns Assembly of God Church. Rick is one of my prayer partners and someone whom I respect deeply. He emailed me that Mr. Verbout [Principal at James John School] resigned under duress from Dr. Bettencourt effective July 1, 2002. An ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-14, 1 Peter 5:6-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Leadership Defined

Contributed by Ron Macarthur on Jul 5, 2008

Jesus outlines to His disciples just what it takes to become a leader and to hold a high position in a church.

Matthew 20:20 Then the mother of Zebedee’s sons came to Jesus with her sons and, kneeling down, asked a favor of him. (21) "What is it you want?" he asked. She said, "Grant that one of these two sons of mine may sit at your right and the other at your left in your kingdom." (22) "You don’t know ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Baptist

Loving People You Are Stuck With Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 19, 2010

How do we love the unlovable? We can flee them, fight them or forgive them. Jesus shows us the forgiving heart. We want to (1) release them through forgiveness, and (2) change them through love.

One of the greatest attributes of Jesus is His forgiving heart. • Jesus said at the outset that He has not come to condemn, but to redeem. • This is remarkable because Jesus, being just and holy, has all the right to condemn. • We have failed in many ways; we have done wrong countless times. Yet ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Blessed In Unexpected Ways

Contributed by John Dobbs on May 7, 2020

How the Beatitudes are a guide to Christian living in troubled times.

BLESSED IN UNEXPECTED WAYS: The Beatitudes as a Guide For Troubled Times The Beatitudes are found in their fullest form at the beginning of the ‘Sermon on the Mount’ in Matthew 5:3-11. A Beatitude is “an exclamation of the inner joy and peace that comes with being right with God. Happiness may ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Don’t Want To Hear It

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Oct 4, 2023

The Temple leaders did not want to hear what Jesus had to say. Do we today want to hear the same?

We Don’t Want to Hear It John 18:28-19:16 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz John 18:28 Then they led Jesus from Caiaphas into the Praetorium, and it was early; and they themselves did not enter into the Praetorium so that they would not be defiled, but might eat the Passover. 29 Therefore Pilate went ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Self Control Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Nov 3, 2024

This sermon on Self-Control explores the transformative journey of aligning our responses with God's truth, emphasizing the power of assertiveness over passivity or aggression, fostering respectful communication, and recognizing that true self-control comes from Christ.

Self Control Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/sermons When faced with difficult or unpleasant situations, what kind of self-talk goes through your mind? Are you the type of person who tends to be passive, avoiding confrontation to the point of internalizing your frustration, replaying ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:23-24, 1 John 1:9, Philippians 4:13, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, 2 Timothy 1:7, James 5:14-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

God's Antidote To Busyness

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 25, 2001

How do we escape the "busyness" trap?

How many of you would say that you are busy? We almost feel obligated to stay busy, don’t we? If you meet someone at the grocery store or run into them at McDonald’s, and you ask them how they’re doing, almost invariably they’ll tell you how busy they are and start rattling off a list of activities ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:32-38

Denomination: Baptist

As One Who Serves

Contributed by Edgar Mayer on May 7, 2001

Leaders serve.

Sermon on Luke 22:14-27; Pastor Edgar Mayer; Wilsonton/Glencoe Parish; 6.5.01; 4th Easter. For more sermons and other writings check out pastor’s homepage: http://www.geocities.com/mayeredgar. "Heavenly Father, please give us leaders who follow you. Amen." As One Who Serves A church without ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:14-27

Denomination: Lutheran

Unmutable Truth

Contributed by Christopher Easton on Sep 15, 2005

This is a sermon developed for telling the Easter story.

Scripture Text: Mark 16:1-8 The Introduction For four hours he held the cylinder, waiting for rescue or an immediate death. After digging up what appeared to be an unexploded WWI bomb, David Page held on to it, afraid that letting go would detonate the device. While holding the bomb, the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Holiness

What Did He Say To Do Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Jul 22, 2005

Ongoing series answering questions from Christians

Sermon Series: “Questioning the Faith” Sermon #11 “What Did He Say to Do?” Text: Matthew 4:23-25 OPENING JOKE: “Bad News” A friend found his buddy sobbing on a park bench. He tried to console the old man by asking what was troubling him. The weeping man explained, “I just went to the doctor and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:23-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus And Suffering

Contributed by Greg Nance on Feb 9, 2008

Nothing proves our faith like suffering for it. Jesus calls us to follow him and face suffering in ways that are purely kingdom ways. Can we do it?

Does our Christian ethic or moral position change with situation and circumstance? Not long ago James Dobson stated that he could not vote for any candidate for office who endorsed abortion or homosexual relationships. There was a backlash against Dobson that came from many supporters that used ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:20-49

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The End Of All Things Is Really At Hand

Contributed by James Snyder on Dec 31, 2012

As Christians, we need to be careful that we do not fall into the area of doctrinal contempt because of the false prophets.

This has been an interesting year especially in light of all the doomsday prophecies. People are willing to believe anything regardless of the evidence to the contrary. Anywhere from preachers to politicians to historians, people have an itch to wax prophetic. Remember the preacher who predicted ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-18

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Not Forgotten!

Contributed by Mark Opperman on May 29, 2013

Paul writes to encourage the believers that Christ had not returned yet. They had not been left behind because if the Day of the Lord had begun, certain things would have happened already.

Not Forgotten! 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5 1 Concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our being gathered to him, we ask you, brothers, 2 not to become easily unsettled or alarmed by some prophecy, report or letter supposed to have come from us, saying that the day of the Lord has already ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Costly Devotion

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jun 10, 2013

Mary's act of devotion was costly but it was worth the price because costly devotion gets recognized, it gets remembered and it gets rewarded.

COSTLY DEVOTION John 12:1-11 1) Costly devotion is sacrificial (1-3). Weird word isn’t it-‘nard’. Doesn’t sound very expensive, does it? Sounds too close to lard. “Hey, honey, look what I bought for you; this perfume called Nard! I got you a whole pint of it!” ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ