Sermons on Behavior Modification:

A Changed Church Changes The World Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Mar 7, 2011

This sermon explains a few lessons about how a changed church can change the world

* Change: to make the form, content, future course, etc., of something different from what it is or from what it would be if left alone; a transformation or modification; alteration * Change is often resisted in the church. Yet one could sum up a church’s purpose with one word: change - We must ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Perfect Idea For A New Year

Contributed by Olusegun Ayobami Sanni on Jan 18, 2021

Without gainsaying, it must be noted that “ideas rule the world”, you do not need a huge amount of money to be successful in life, the number one thing you need to do is to conceive a great idea.

Perfect Idea for a new year Text: Gen. 2: 19 - 20, Gen. 4: 20 - 24 Aim: Every year people make resolutions but it is a pity that before the end of the first quarter of a new year many would have given up on their pursuit. But this year you must embark on a rewardable journey, you must lay your ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:19-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who Do You Believe? Introduction (Session 0) Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 23, 2010

There may be times when you find it difficult to reconcile God’s truth to your own opinion or worldview, God’s truth is eternal, it does not change, our understanding of the truth does change as we allow God to work in our hearts and minds. These sessio

Who you believe: Introduction In this series of studies we continue our quest to establish what is true about God, the Bible and us. Ask ten people the question “What is a Christian?” and you will probably get 10 different answers. Some answers may contain a grain of truth, others ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hybrid Pagan Worship (2 Kings 16)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 28, 2025

Have we mixed in pagan worship? Let's look at 2 Kings 16.

Have we mixed the worship of the Lord with foreign religions? Let’s look at 2 Kings 16. Was Ahaz, 12th king of Judah, bad? Did he engage in child sacrifice and similar Canaanite abominations? In the seventeenth year of Pekah the son of Remaliah, Ahaz the son of Jotham, king of Judah, began to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Are Those Who Are Persecuted Series

Contributed by Don Jones on Mar 29, 2008

The message describes 1. Persecution, 2. the Principle, 3. the Point, and 4. the Promise

"Blessed Are Those Who Are Persecuted" Scripture Matthew 5:10-12 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. “Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

Know The Stratagem Of Our Enemy!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 13, 2005

Our enemy has a basic stratagem against God’s people. The first stradegy is to steal, kill, and destroy. The second stratagem is digression, diversion, divison, and death.

KNOW THE STRATAGEM OF YOUR ENEMY! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. PEOPLE NEVER PLAN TO FAIL, THEY FAIL BECAUSE THEY NEVER DEVELOPED A PLAN. A. Without a plan people drift where ever the current flows. B. Without a game plan how can you evaluate where you are as compared to where ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Message 5 - 1 Thessalonians Chapter 4 – Walk To Please God And The Rapture Teaching – Part 2 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Dec 29, 2022

Paul urges the believers to live correctly for the Lord and gives some practical points. Because a few had died, Paul comforts the church with the truth of the Rapture, a teaching sadly neglected by most. It is the glorious hope.

MESSAGE 5 - 1 THESSALONIANS CHAPTER 4 – WALK TO PLEASE GOD AND THE RAPTURE TEACHING – PART 2 We will continue in this chapter and will consider the second Part. Paul has been speaking to these believers about living in persecution and how their lives should be lived. Earlier in the book he told ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12, Romans 12:18, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ruth – A Portrait Of Nothingness Of Self

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 10, 2023

When we read the words and actions of Ruth in the book of Ruth, we are reminded of a person who has nothingness of self. There is no self in all her words or deeds. Ruth did not view Naomi as in-laws but rather as her own parents.

When we read the words and actions of Ruth in the book of Ruth, we are reminded of a person who has nothingness of self. There is no self in all her words or deeds. Ruth did not view Naomi as in-laws but rather as her own parents. Ruth consistently showed Naomi respect and obedience. First ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:14

An Overabundance Of Peace

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Oct 24, 2017

This is a short message given at a downtown mission before a meal.

Peace With Yourself I want to ask you a question? It’s a simple question. You can call out your answer or just keep it in your mind. Who is your best friend? That’s probably a person you’ve spent a lot of time with, someone you’ve grown to trust. Someone who has your back, and you have their ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finding True Happiness

Contributed by Richard Tow on Feb 16, 2004

True happiness is found in something deeper than thrills and pleasures. Finding fulfillment in God’s purpose for your life and drawing upon that rich resource of His grace and love brings a consistent experience of abiding peace and joy. Using a humorous

Finding True Happiness Psalm 1[1] 2-1-04 Intro Today is Super Bowl Sunday and we’re going to have fun this evening watching the game together. One of the things I like about Super Bowl Sunday are the creative advertisements that companies spend millions of dollars to air during the game. That ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6, John 10:10

Denomination: Charismatic

Keeping Balance

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 28, 2007

The importance of being balanced.

Keeping Balance Matthew 4:1-11 This is the time of year when we make new resolutions about things we are planning to do this year. Although we start out with good intentions, most of our resolutions fall by the wayside soon after the year begins. The temptation to return to what is normal and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wondering About Judgment?

Contributed by Leonard Davis on Mar 4, 2016

What is "judgment" and how do the various judgments referenced in the Bible apply to us?

WONDERING ABOUT JUDGMENT? John 8:12-18, 21-27, 42-47 We’ve all heard the quotation regarding death and taxes and the certainty of these things happening. This quote may be one of those statements that are true most of the time but there are exceptions. With the evolution of our society ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12-47

Denomination: Baptist

Winning The War Of Our Minds

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Aug 26, 2023

This is a sermon in a series on Philippians

Title: “Winning the War of Our Minds” Script: Phil. 4:8-9 Type: Expository Series Where: GNBC 8-27-23 Intro: We are living in a day and age of uncertainty and conflict. The largest war in Europe since WWII is presently being fought in Eastern Europe. There are currently 32 major conflicts ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8-9, Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Are Critics Of Intelligent Design As Intelligent As They Propagandize?

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on May 30, 2014

Are Critics Of Intelligent Design As Intelligent As They Propagandize?

A cartoon on the cover of the 11/2013 issue of the Reports For Science Education depicts a be-robed bearded figure holding a diagram labeled “flagellum”. The figure quips, “All right, it could be that stars, galaxies, living species, the eye, the immune system, and all sorts of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

New Life In Christ

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 4, 2025

New life in Christ is the transformation of the believer from the old nature of sin into a new creation of righteousness through the power of the Holy Spirit.

NEW LIFE IN CHRIST By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Corinthians 5:17 Key Verse: “Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.” (2 Corinthians 5:17) Supporting Texts: Romans 6:4, Galatians 2:20, Ephesians 4:22-24, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God