Sermons on Believe A Lie:

Dealing With Delay

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 4, 2011

We have our Christian beliefs, yes-but that isn’t the same as believing God. Believing God is a personal response that grows out of our Christian faith and is expressed by our increasing trust in Him while waiting on Him and His promises.

Opening illustration: In April 2010, clouds of ash spewed by a volcano in Iceland closed airports across the UK and Europe for 5 days. Nearly 100,000 flights were canceled and millions of passengers around the world found themselves in an enormous holding pattern on the ground. People missed ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Free To Spread The Gospel Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 10, 2003

Jesus gave those who believe in Him the Great Commission. Jesus told those who believed in Him to copy His example. If Jesus’ #1 priority was to seek and save that which was lost and we claim to be followers of Christ, what then should be our priority?

REVIVAL 2003: FREEDOM FREE TO SPREAD THE GOSPEL MATTHEW 28:16-20 INTRODUCTION READ MATTHEW 28:16-20 = “16Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. 17When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. 18Then Jesus came to them and said, "All ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Baby Talk Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 27, 2023

Too many of us believe we have arrived and are mature spiritually. We must find out “Where Are You?”

Where Are You? Pt. 2 - Baby Talk I. Introduction We have talked before about the importance of order and the Law of First Mention. First things, first fruits, first statements all matter. They are highly important and worth paying attention to. This should cause us to pay particular attention to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:9, John 3:6-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lessons From The Vineyard PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 23, 2023

Encourages believers to trust in God's protection, remain steadfast during trials, and look to the future with unwavering faith.

Good morning, beloved in Christ. How wonderful it is to gather here together, united in our love for God and our shared faith in His Word. As we come together in this sacred space, our hearts brimming with anticipation, let's turn our minds towards the wisdom contained within the pages of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 27:1-6

Topics: Remembering, God

Be Honest! Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jun 6, 2015

Often in this life, people tend to not want to talk about the bad things we have done in our life. We like to forget about them and pretend they never happened. While we do want to put those behind us, we need to be honest about them if we are going to truly be free to move forward.

Be Honest 1 John 1:8-2:11 Be honest with yourself about sin (1:8) Be honest with God about sin (1:9-10) Be honest about the Remedy for sin (2:1-2) Be honest with yourself about your relationship with God (2:3-11) Test yourself (2:3) Test your Actions Test your Affections Slide How honest ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Essence Of God (God's Nature Or Character) Series

Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Jun 14, 2001

This lesson teaches the ten essences (divine attributes) of God, and how we as believers can use this knowedge as a problem-solving rationale.

THE ESSENCE OF GOD: A Biblical Rationale for Knowing God and Solving Our Problems (Rom. 1:19-20) [HTML formatted version of this message is located at: http://members.aol.com/abidingitw/essence.html] [HTML formatted outline for this sermon is located ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:19-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Battle Begins PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 19, 2024

This sermon encourages believers to rely on God's strength and armor to stand firm against spiritual struggles and worldly temptations.

Welcome, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. What a blessing it is to gather together in the name of our Lord, to share in the warmth of His love, and to seek wisdom from His Holy Word. Our hearts are open, our spirits are willing, and our minds are ready to receive the divine message He has ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-13

Topics: Spiritual Warfare

Truth At The Table Series

Contributed by Phil Anderson on May 12, 2017

Exploring the important truths that Jesus' disciples discovered and experienced during the Last Supper...

We are beginning a new series that will lead us right to Easter Sunday morning. We will be looking at different moments and people from the Lord’s Super all the way to the actual crucifixion of Jesus. This morning, we are going to put ourselves in the place of the disciples as Jesus shared His ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:7-34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Idolatry: Today’s Idols Are More In The Self Than On The Shelf.

Contributed by Mark Roper on Mar 25, 2018

Idolatry is not just a pagan issue. It is not just an Old Testament or Jewish issue. • It’s a human issue. • It’s a heart issue • It’s a relationship issue.

Idolatry Topic: Idolatry is not just a pagan issue. It is not just an Old Testament or Jewish issue. • It’s a human issue. • It’s a heart issue • It’s a relationship issue. • An idol of the mind is as offensive to God as an idol of the hand. IDOLATRY EXTENDS BEYOND THE WORSHIP OF IMAGES AND ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

(Section 1) Introduction And God's War With Satan Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Aug 4, 2018

Original war began with Satan trying to be the one worshiped.

WORSHIP INVOLVES WARFARE INTRO: Why are we here? [There are several ministries of the church: dedications, funerals, weddings, etc. Typical answer may be to worship. Are we fulfilling our goal?] What is the main purpose of the church? [Look at the OT church with sacrifice, honor, worship, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:4-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Questions That Must Be Answered

Contributed by Larry Grant on Apr 17, 2022

If Jesus is who you are looking for? -You won’t find Him at the bottom of a dead drink! -You won’t find Him at top of a dead career! -You won’t find Him at the end of a dead ladder! -You won’t find Him in the beginning of a dead relationship!

Luke 24:1-6; Acts 1:9-11 Questions that Must be Answered April 17, 2022 The Two Angels appear at the tomb and ask the women, “Why do you seek the living among the dead?” It’s an age-old question that needs an answer from every one of us today! If Jesus is who you are looking for? -You ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-6, Acts 1:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Moral Issues: Racism Series

Contributed by Rob Harbison on May 10, 2001

God is color blind. Are you?

INTRO: Prejudice. Discrimination. Segregation. Racism. Our society cries out against such offenses—as well it should! Prejudice judges a man’s character by his outward appearance. Discrimination deprives a person of the right to have. Segregation deprives a person of the right to belong. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:34-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Before And After Series

Contributed by Gregory Neill on Jan 17, 2007

Part 3 in a series on Lamentations. Comparison of fatihful Isreal and the Isreal of captivity

Before and After Lamentations 2:1-22 I. Introduction A. Then and Now 1. 1980 and today a) Tried to gain weight and now… b) Drove muscle cars that “drank the gas” and now… c) Wore pastel colors and trendy clothes and now… d) Thought more was the answer to all things and now… e) Thought wearing ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 2:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hosea On The Divided Hear Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Aug 21, 2014

The Gospel According to Hosea Hosea on The Divided Heart, part 11

The Gospel According to Hosea Hosea on The Divided Heart, part 11 Hosea chapter 10 David Taylor We are in the back half of our summer series, The Gospel According to Hosea, looking at God's faithful love toward an unfaithful people. I want to recap where we have been to give you and overview. ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 10:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Plea For Grace

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Mar 28, 2012

This is such a beautiful model of prayer. No deal-making, no claim to being deserving; just a man interceding for a sinful people and seeking God's abundant grace.

Passage: Daniel 9:1-19 Intro: So here in the middle of death and destruction, of huge kingdoms rising and falling, there is this tender prayer. 1. frankly, I was disappointed when I saw this passage coming up. 2. into the prophecy, the end times 3. and yet here is this prayer, an incredibly ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical Free