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God Our Protector; Not Our Bully Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of God as our protector who meets us in our current state, leads us on a journey of transformation and healing, and never shames us, contrasting this with the shaming behavior of the Pharisees.

Hello Church! I want to ask you a question today. Have you ever had an earworm? I’m willing to bet almost all of us have had an earworm at one time or another, and most likely many of us get multiple earworms every year. I know I do! Do you know what an earworm is? If you ever get an earworm, the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Topics: God's Protection, Spiritual Healing, Conviction Vs Shame

Is God Still Shaping Us? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Good morning, church family! Today, we're diving into a transformative message about the purpose, power, and plan God has for each one of us. We'll take a few minutes in Ephesians 2:10 and then turn our attention to 2 Corinthians 5:17. Ephesians 2:10 tells us, "For we are God’s masterpiece. He has ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10, 2 Corinthians 5:17

Topics: God's Purpose, Our Usefulness

We Do Not Live To Ourselves Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 4, 2015

It is not just about “God and me,” as some less-than-social Christians might assert. In God’s Kingdom, our behavior affects others and their behavior affects us.

We Do Not Live to Ourselves (I Timothy 6:1-5) 1. Last week I was talking to Phyllis Roussakis….was going to find a Norwegian joke. 2. A Welshman, Scot and Englishman are walking when they come across a lantern and a genie pops out and grants them one wish each. The Scot says: “I am a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Is Your Heart Stubborn Or Soft? How To Guard Your Heart Diligently Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 19, 2023

It depends on your heart. The seat of who you are, and your decision making. The heart. It’s about what is in your heart. And what influences your heart has taken in, what is your desire, what is your life pointed at? Where have you taken your heart in your choices?

I was over at cone zone ice cream on Saturday. And I was pulling through the drive through. On the front of my vehicle I have a license plate that says “Jesus Christ is the answer.” I saw a lady with her son look at the license plate and scowl and I could read her lips she said, “no it isn’t.” And ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:1-3, Matthew 6:21, Psalm 119:11

Denomination: Salvation Army

What Must I Do? You Must Guard Your Heart

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 19, 2014

We must pay more careful attention ... so that we do not drift away (Hebrews 2:1).

WHAT MUST I DO? GUARD YOUR HEART HEBREWS 2:1-3 We must pay more careful attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away. For if the message spoken by angels was binding, and every violation and disobedience received its just punishment, how shall we escape if we ignore ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-3

Denomination: Nazarene

The Battle For The Heart

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 24, 2010

This sermon deals with the need to guard our hearts if we are going to overcome the tactics of Satan.

“Overcoming The Enemy: The Battle For The Heart” 2/14/2010 Proverbs 4:13-23 I John 2:13-17 We have been looking at ways the enemy attempts to destroy our lives, Today is Valentine’s Day and it is filled with talk of love. Some of you will be celebrating the gift of love found in your ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:13-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why You Need To Make A Covenant With Your Eyes Series

Contributed by Sheryln Miller on Apr 18, 2017

Messages discusses how and why we need to guard our eyes in today's culture.

The key to surviving temptation involves guarding our eyes with all diligence. In Matthew 18:9, Jesus said if your eye causes you to sin pluck it out! Seems rather drastic but it makes the point. No we are not saying pluck out your eyes but we are saying do what's necessary to avoid/shun evil. You ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 11:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Origins

Contributed by Todd Riley on Jan 16, 2001

An overview of Genesis 1 with the goal of refuting evolutionism

Islington Baptist Church January 14, 2001 Sermon: Genesis 1 Scripture readings: Job 38, Psalm 8, 19, 136 For the next while you and I are going to consider the early chapters of the book of Genesis. In the past year I have preached twice from the book of Genesis. The last time I was with you ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Our Mission

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 28, 2002

This is an introductory sermon to a 5 part series on why our church exists.

April 29, 2001 Acts 2- 6 “Our Mission” INTRODUCTION A volunteer fire department in a Minnesota town has this slogan, “We’ll know where we’re going when we get there.” The Tale of the Tardy Oxcart p. 210 You ever feel like that? Whenever both Tammy and I have forgotten to plan something ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Our Scapegoat

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jan 5, 2003

Two innocent goats, and one sacrifice--one to receive what we deserve, the other to carry our sins away.

“Our Scapegoat” Leviticus 16:6-10, 20-22 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts A “lame duck” President met with his successor in the Oval Office. Near the end of the orientation, he presented the incoming leader three numbered envelopes, with specific ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 14:1-9, Leviticus 16:6-22

Denomination: Congregational

Our Peace Series

Contributed by Jim Black on Jan 30, 2003

Jesus has brought peace; destroying the walls between us and making his people ONE in him.

Our Peace Ephesians 2:11-22 Focus: Jesus has brought peace; destroying the walls between us and making his people ONE in him. Function: To encourage a church with the message of reconciliation in Jesus, vertically (with God) and horizontally (with fellow mankind. “Something there is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22, Galatians 3:28-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Guilt Series

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Dec 9, 2003

Guilty guilty guily, none of us deserve to go to Heaven. After looking at this sermon you will see why

Romans 3:9-20 Getting on the Same Pages as God about Our Guilt Introduction A. I love you all, Don’t blame me it is the Bible B. The Scripture Passage today that we have to deal with, hurts C. I will tell you right now after where done, you are not going to feel good about yourselves D. Also I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:9-20

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Our Awareness Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jan 21, 2004

This is the first message in a 5 week series on spiritual warfare. This message focuses on our need to be aware of the reality and enemy of spiritual warfare.

The Battle is the Lord’s Our Awareness Story: There was once a boxer who was getting pummeled in the ring by his opponent. Battered and bruised, in b/w rounds, the boxer tells his trainer, “Throw in the towel, this guy is killing me.” The trainer says, “No he’s not, he’s barely ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

Our Lighthouse Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Feb 9, 2004

Man sometimes falls into the trap of trying to "work" his way to heaven and then begins to worry that all he has is not good enough. The apostle John writes to tell us that we need not worry. The reason we need not worry is that God’s love shines like a

INTRODUCTION Illustration: Have you heard the story of a ship’s captain who was sailing late at night and saw a light on a collision course with his own ship? He told the radio man to send the message, “Alter your course ten degrees south.” The message came back, “Alter YOUR course ten degrees ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Lord Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 12, 2004

In our study in the Apostles’ Creed we come to affirm our faith in Jesus Christ as our Lord. In this sermon we learn what it means to affirm Jesus Christ as "our Lord."

Introduction As we continue our series in The Apostles’ Creed I would like to examine today what it means to believe in Jesus Christ as our Lord. Please listen as I recite the Apostles’ Creed: I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only ...read more

Scripture: John 13:13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed