Sermons on Belief Vs Apostasy:

Withering Away

Contributed by James May on Aug 7, 2011

While some people may appear beautiful, like the fig tree, there are little or no fruits of righteousness in their lives. Jesus cursed the fig tree and it withered away. Can we expect any less of we don't serve the Lord. On the other hand, there is not

Withering Away By Pastor James May The time for Jesus to pay the price for the sin of man was fast approaching. He had entered the City Gates of Jerusalem riding upon a donkey and was met by cheering crowds and the waving of palm branches. He received the welcome of a conquering king; someone ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:13-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A God Who Can

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Aug 16, 2025

The story of David and Ziklag comes from 1st Samuel 30 in the Bible. It is a powerful moment in David’s life that shows us leadership under pressure, emotional resilience, and trust in God during a deep crisis.

The story of David and Ziklag comes from 1st Samuel 30 in the Bible. It is a powerful moment in David’s life that shows us leadership under pressure, emotional resilience, and trust in God during a deep crisis. When we look at the summary of this story, it focuses on how the people reacted when ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Samson: Shortsighted And Short-Circuited

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jul 14, 2002

This message deals with the characteristics of Samson’s sad life, and the lessons to be learned from his mistakes.

Samson: Shortsighted And Short-Circuited Text: Col.3: 1-6; Judges 16: 19, 20 Intro: Samson is one of the more colorful figures of the Bible. As a child in Sunday School, his physical exploits captured my youthful imagination, and filled me with wonder and admiration. I tended to overlook, ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:19-20, Colossians 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Exodus 32-40 A Second Chance Series

Contributed by Thomas H on Nov 25, 2011

Exodus 32-40 A Second Chance

Exodus 32-40 A Second Chance Manuscript Today is our last sermon on the Exodus series - chapters 32-40. I hope you’ve read up on them, because today’s sermon will make a lot more sense if you have. What have we looked at so far in Exodus? We started off with the birth and call of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus, The Tree Killer Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 7, 2015

When Jesus cursed the fig tree, this served as an object lesson to teach us about the dangers of unbelief and the blessings of trust in the Lord.

Jesus, the Tree Killer (Mark 11;12-14, 20-25) 1. I have a Christmas joke for Geeks. Q: What do you get if you cross an iPad with a Christmas tree? A: A pineapple! 2. Christmas trees help set an atmosphere, do they not? 3. Do you remember the Charlie Brown Christmas? He buys this tiny, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Where Is Your Faith Series

Contributed by Rick Chapman on Aug 31, 2023

Series on ships, Part II

WHERE IS YOUR FAITH LUKE 8:22-25 22 Now it came to pass on a certain day, that he went into a ship with his disciples: and he said unto them, let us go over unto the other side of the lake. And they launched forth. 23 But as they sailed, he fell asleep: and there came down a storm of wind on the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

Undoubtable Faith

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Oct 2, 2009

Lets start out by asking Do you believe that when you ask for things When you pray • Do you believe that God will help Or are you just throwing prayers up in the air hoping something will happen

Setting The Sails • When Hudson Taylor, the famous missionary, first went to China, He went by boat • At one point during the voyage, the wind stopped blowing and the boat drifted dangerously close to the shore of island that was inhabited by cannibals. • Because of the lack of wind it kept ...read more

Scripture: John 4:46-54

Denomination: Christian Church

Wow…faith Did That?

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Oct 3, 2021

It’s in our human nature to fight, we just need to be more choosy with our limited ability and choose to only fight for the battle of faith and what God has promised!

Wow...Faith Did That? Psalms 68:1-3 NKJ Let God arise, Let His enemies be scattered; Let those also who hate Him flee before Him. 2 As smoke is driven away, So drive them away; As wax melts before the fire, So let the wicked perish at the presence of God. 3 But let the righteous be glad; Let them ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 68:1-3, 2 Chronicles 20:14-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christian Vs. Secular Ideology: The Power Of The Resurrection

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 30, 2021

There is a war on today. It's not a war of guns or bombs, but a war of ideas. The war is about worldview. The war is about the course of human history. The war is about religion and the eviction of God from modern society.

There is a war on today. It's not a war of guns or bombs, but a war of ideas. The war is about worldview. The war is about the course of human history. The war is about religion and the eviction of God from modern society. Battles rage on the horizon at this very moment. We can hear the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Most Sobering Text In All The Bible

Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Feb 23, 2011

To help us to see where Christianity is failing to produce what we should in our people

2011-5 DATE – JUST BAPTIST OUTLINES 8-15-10 THE MOST SOBERING TEXT IN THE BIBLE! SETTLING DOWN WITH SIN – GETTING USED TO SIN Judges 2:10 Jg 2:10 And also all that generation were gathered unto their fathers: and there arose another generation after them, which knew not the LORD, ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:10

Denomination: Baptist

10 Assets Of Justification

Contributed by Ed Mcneely on May 15, 2002

There are at least 10 assets that we receive at the moment of salvation.

SOME TREASURES OF SALVATION 10 assets of justification 1-20-02 Romans 5:1-6 Up to this point in his letter to the Roman Church … Paul has been building God’s case against those who refuse to accept Jesus as their Christ. He also has clearly stated what God has done to provide salvation … or ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Not Get To Heaven

Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 19, 2002

A sermon outlining the ways people think they will get to heaven.

How to NOT Get to Heaven Various Scriptures May 19, 2002 Introduction There is a story of Billy Graham when he was visiting a city for one of his crusades. He had finished writing a letter and began to look for a place to mail it. Walking around the city for a while, he came across a young boy. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9, Matthew 15:6-9

Denomination: Wesleyan

Freedom, The Grand Proposition (Part One) Series

Contributed by Robert Odle on Jun 4, 2002

The first part of a two-part look at Paul’s two-fold proposition in Galatians 2:15-21.

Freedom, The Grand Proposition - Part One (Galatians 2:15-16) Theme: God’s Righteousness is imputed to those who have faith in Jesus Christ. Purpose: What do I want to happen in the hearer when I preach this sermon? A. Increased knowledge. After I preach this sermon, the hearer should be ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:15-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Freedom, The Grand Proposition (Part Two) Series

Contributed by Robert Odle on Jun 7, 2002

The second part of a two part look at Paul’s Grand Proposition in Galatians (2:15-21).

Freedom, The Grand Proposition (Part Two) (Galatians 2:17-21) Theme: Faith is the SOURCE of justification and the STANDARD by which justified human beings are to live out their lives. Purpose: What do I want to happen in the hearer when I preach this sermon? A. Increased knowledge. After I ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:17-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

¿qué Es La Fe? Series

Contributed by Andrew Schroer on Mar 12, 2001

Dado que nuestra fe se basa en las promesas fieles de nuestro Dios salvador, afectará cada aspecto de nuestra vida.

Cuando yo estaba en la universidad, la gran mayoría de los muchachos que vivían en mi residencia vieron una telenovela americana llamada “Days of our Lives” todos los días. Honestamente, esa novela nunca me llamaba la atención, pero un día me senté con mis compañeros para verla. Y me acuerdo que ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:8-17

Denomination: Lutheran