Sermons on backslidden:

God Is Able

Contributed by Monte Brown on Jan 22, 2007

There are seven things that God is able to do to us and for us.

1. Seven things God is able to do to us • Deliver us from death: Daniel 3:17 If that is the case, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and He will deliver us from your hand, O king. • 2 Corinthians 1:10 who delivered us from so great a death, and does ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:17

Denomination: Baptist

Truth Vs. Tradition

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 27, 2009

Political Activism vs. Personal Witnessng

Tradition: The Christian can change the world through Political Activism Truth: The Christian can change the world through Personal Witnessing Although both of the above statements appear to be true, the Truth as found in Scripture is definitely on the side of Personal Witnessing, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Discomforting Christ

Contributed by Craig Benner on Apr 30, 2015

Could it be the will of God that you feel disturbed when you in the presence of Christ?

The Discomforting Christ Uncomfortable, Bothered, Uneasy and Disturbed --Pain and discomfort many times are the very thing that leads or drives us to get something done about our problem. Without it, we are prone to ignore or pospone dealing with the issue. Mt. 15:21-28--the Syrophoenician ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Double Miracle

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 18, 2015

How comforting it is to know that God keeps a record of all our good works and that we would be certainly rewarded for it!

Double miracle! Luke 1:36”And behold, your relative Elizabeth in her old age has also conceived a son, and this is the sixth month with her who was called barren.” The news of the birth of Jesus, who will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High was as such astonishing and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:36

Denomination: Pentecostal

Handout For Bible Study On Healthy Prayer

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 10, 2018

This is an one page handout make copies and give out before you do the study, have each person read the verses....

HANNDOUT: LORD, WE PRAY SEEKING FOR YOU TO HEAR OUR PRAYERS AND ANSWER FROM HEAVEN… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. 2 Chronicles 7:14 If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14, Luke 15:4-9, Matthew 9:38, Psalm 122:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Rapture Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 12, 2023

“We who are still alive and remain on the earth will be caught up in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air.”

A. FUTURE MAIN EVENTS ? Rapture – Jesus fulfills His plan to return. ? Crowns/Rewards – God keeps His promise to reward. ? Tribulation – God will allow evil to run its course. ? Glorious appearing – Jesus returns to earth. ? Millennium/1,000 years – God restores the earth to His original ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3, 1 Corinthians 15:51, 1 Corinthians 15:52, 1 Thessalonians 4:17

Denomination: Baptist

A Trip To God's Woodshed

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Dec 19, 2002

God’s chastisement to His disobedient children.

HEBREWS 12: 5-11 “A TRIP TO GOD’S WOODSHED” A) I heard about a young boy that went off to one of these extremely expensive universities. * The bills were coming in monthly to these parents, & they were struggling to keep their head above water. * One day his mother received a letter from him ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

No Soldier Left Behind

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jun 14, 2014

As Christian soldiers, are we shooting our own wounded or are we willing to do what it takes to rescue the prisoners of war and see them restored and ready for battle?

No Soldier Left Behind Genesis 14:13-16 In recent weeks one story has been at the forefront of the news. I am referring to the story of Bowe Bergdahl an American Soldier who has been “held captive” in Afghanistan for 5 years. This story has been filled with controversy. Many are ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:13-16, 1 Timothy 1:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

"The Danger Of Uncontrolled Fear"

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 17, 2002

Chapters 27 thorough 29 depict for us the devastating results of a life controlled by fear. Satan uses the emotion of fear as one of his most effective means of hindering progress among the people of God.

Dr. Dennis Deese “THE DANGER OF UNCONTROLLED FEAR” (The Leader’s fear) 1 SAMUEL 27-29 Chapters 27 thorough 29 depict for us the devastating results of a life controlled by fear. Satan uses the emotion of fear as one of his most effective means of hindering progress among the people of ...read more

Just Go

Contributed by Bradley Thomas on Apr 28, 2001

when god calls us to help in a mission for him we should not think of ways out of service , but just go do what he would have us do.

during this period the king of egypt held the isrelites in slavery. and thes isrelites held in bondage cried out to god ,and because of their bondage god heard their cryand rembered his covenant with abraham ,issac and jacob.and he looked out on the isrealites and was concerned about them. Moses ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

How To Let God Significantly Use You

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

What are some of the steps to allow God to significantly use you?

Many people are not actively serving God because they somehow cannot see the Lord significantly using them. People with little faith usually fall prey to a low esteem. When people feel inadequate they are often unwilling to let the Lord’s grace work out its sufficiency through their service. ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finding Fulfillment

Contributed by Jeffery Scott on Jul 14, 2008

Levi (Matthew) had everything in life anyone could wish for except fulfillment. When Jesus found Levi he found purpose in life.

I. Jesus Calls Levi 2:13-15 A. The Crowds that followed Jesus B. Jesus Calls Levi 1. It is an individual call 2. It is a questionable call – Levi – outcast 3. It is a life changing call C. Levi’s Response to the Call 1. He leaves all Luke 5:27-28 2. He follows Christ D. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

It’s Too Stuffy…. Series

Contributed by Bala Samson on May 17, 2013

As a little boy my son who has heard about heaven and hell and how ‘only’ Jesus is the way to Heaven would ask me each time he saw a huge group of non-Christians, ‘would they go to heaven or hell?’

It’s too stuffy…. Luke 13:24"Strive to enter through the narrow gate, for many, I say to you, will seek to enter and will not be able. As a little boy my son who has heard about heaven and hell and how ‘only’ Jesus is the way to Heaven would ask me each time he saw a huge ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Shepherd Oracle

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 11, 2016

Bad shepherds versus the Righteous Branch.

A SHEPHERD ORACLE. Jeremiah 23:1-6. Peter writes to the elders of the church, ‘Shepherd the flock of God, exercising oversight… not as exercising lordship over them, but being examples to the flock. And when the Chief Shepherd has been manifested, you shall receive the unfading crown of glory’ ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prayer Of Hezekiah

Contributed by Bala Samson on Feb 25, 2013

King Hezekiah received the word of the Lord from prophet Isaiah that he was going to die, but Hezekiah instead of getting cynical and hysterical, turns his face toward the wall and calls out to the Lord for mercy and the Lord answers his prayer not only w

Prayer of Hezekiah! 2 King 20:2”Then he turned his face toward the wall, and prayed to the LORD, saying, 3"Remember now, O LORD, I pray, how I have walked before You in truth and with a loyal heart, and have done what was good in Your sight." And Hezekiah wept bitterly.” ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 20:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal