Sermons on Binding The Strongman:

Dream On!

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

No matter how dark the day may appear, keep dreaming of the possibilities God has in store for those who love Him.

Dream on! Luke 4:16-30 Cecilia had a dream. She didn't dream to live among the aristocracy or to be adorned with the finery of high society, she already had tasted of that lifestyle, but it left her cold and empty. Cecilia, who lived in the second century, was a child of the aristocracy, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Becoming A House Of Prayer

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

Our churches should be powerhouses of prayer before the throne of God.

Becoming A House of Prayer John 2:13-16 I remember the early days of being here at Britton Christian Church. The very first Sunday that I ever stood in this pulpit I confessed to you that I didn't know a thing about being a pastor, but that if you would pray for me and if I would earnestly seek ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pulling The Weeds Of Legalism Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 24, 2003

Following a list of rules and regulations will never lead to spiritual vitality. Grace demands that we avoid judging others according to our standards.

Pulling the Weeds of Legalism Almost every state in our nation still has laws on their books that would surprise most people. For instance, In Florida, a woman may be fined for falling asleep under a hair dryer. In Indiana, citizens are not allowed to attend a movie house or ride in a public ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:16-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Lion Of Judah In Narnia Series

Contributed by Greg Hanson on Jan 2, 2006

Part 1 of a series based on The Chronicles of Narnia compares the fictional Aslan with Jesus Christ.

Two weeks ago, I read the book. Last week, I saw the movie. This week, I begin a series of messages based on that book and that movie. So let me ask you, how many of you have either read the book or seen the movie of The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe? Okay, well, for ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:5

Denomination: Wesleyan

Did Constantine Have A Conspiracy? - Part Three Of Series On Da Vinci Code Series

Contributed by Scott Weber on Mar 14, 2006

Part three of a series on the Da Vinci Code that examines the errors of Dan Brown’s claims and the truth of history and the Bible.

Decoding The Da Vinci Code – part 3 “Did Constantine Have a Conspiracy” Picture of book The owner of a Christian bookstore sounded fairly desperate in an emailed message regarding the impact of the book The Da Vinci Code recently. "We are getting bombarded daily by people who are buying into the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Four Vital Processes For Forgiving Others Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on May 16, 2008

Some practical steps to forgive others.

(based on a series by Darryl Dash) SERIES: “DISCOVER FORGIVENESS: Finding Freedom Through Forgiveness” TEXT: PHILEMON 1-25 TITLE: “FOUR VITAL PROCESSES IN FORGIVING OTHERS” OPEN: A. Melvin Newland, a Christian church preacher in Texas tells about an incident he witnessed at a ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Parenting Is Heart Work Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 18, 2008

Parenting is not only hard work, it is heart work.

Parenting is Heart Work Deuteronomy 6:1-12 Rev. Brian Bill 5/18/08 I came across a job posting this week that I thought I’d pass along to see if there any takers. JOB DESCRIPTION: Long-term team players needed for challenging, permanent work in an often chaotic environment. Candidates must ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Final Words Of A Family Man Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 2, 2003

“When Jesus saw his mother there, and the disciple whom He loved standing nearby, he said to his mother, ‘Dear woman, here is your son,’ and to the disciple, ‘Here is your mother.’” In the midst of His pain and recognizing that He is about to die for the

Final Words of a Family Man In the days before expectant fathers were allowed in the delivery room, four dads-to-be gathered in a Minneapolis hospital waiting room while their wives were in labor. The nurse arrived and announced to the first man, “Congratulations, sir. You’re the father of ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-27

Denomination: Baptist

Respect Authority Series

Contributed by Matthew Sullivan on Feb 19, 2008

We as we continue our study from Ephesians today we want to examine the great expectation God has given us to Respect Authority.

Respect Authority Ephesians 6:1-9 Great Expectations Matthew Sullivan You can tell what we’re going through when you come over to our house and check out the bookshelf. We’ve got James Dobson’s entire library: “Dare to Discipline”, “The Strong Willed Child”; “Parenting isn’t for Cowards.” I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

0405 Lent V: Saved By Bad Grammar Series

Contributed by Mark Woolsey on Mar 10, 2008

Our salvation depends upon a piece of "bad grammer".

Sermon: Saved by Bad Grammar Text: John 8:46-59 Occasion: Lent V Who: Mark Woolsey When: Sunday, Mar 9, 2008 Where: Providence Reformed Episcopal Church John 8:46-59, NKJV: "Which of you convicts Me of sin? And if I tell the truth, why do you not believe Me? He who is of God hears God’s words; ...read more

Scripture: John 8:46-59

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Stuck Between Rocks In A Hard Place

Contributed by Rev Dr Randall M Deal Sr on Mar 16, 2008

On your spiritual journey....Don’t get stuck between rocks in a hard place! Pick up your rock…and roll!

“STUCK BETWEEN ROCKS IN A HARD PLACE?” January 13, 2007 Dr. Randy Deal Revelation 21:5a , Lamentations 3:22-24 Joshua 4 On your spiritual journey… 1. Don’t get stuck in the middle! vs. 3, 5, 8-9 Genesis 46:1-4, Zechariah 14:1-4, Matthew 14:28-30, Matthew 17:20, Hebrews 11:1 God will make the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of The Cross

Contributed by P. A. Solomon on Feb 1, 2007

A reading of Ephesians 1:15-2:10 shows you how the power of the cross impacts your life.

Subject : The Cross Text : Ephesians 1:15-2:10 Theme : The Power of the Cross Introduction : Power is a word much loved by us. Who doesn’t love power? We know that those with power have influence. Whether physical, political, financial, military or spiritual power we often find a strong ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

The Furnace And The Sky

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Feb 4, 2007

You meet the Lord in the furnace long time before you meet him in the sky

Title: The Furnace and the Sky Text: Daniel 3.19-30 MP: Jesus is always with us, if only we have the eyes to see him. Intro: Part of what fascinates me about the Bible is that it shows me how to see the things that I cannot see. Seeing C.S. Lewis said it so well: “God whispers to us in our ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:19-30

Denomination: Baptist

Strive To Enter Through The Narrow Door, For All Of Life Is War Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 13, 2008

Jesus gives us very clear instruction on the way to God directing us to seek the 1) Right Door 2) at the Right Time 3) by the Right Way

In Jerusalem this week, President Bush and Prime Minister Olmert met as well as other mid-east officials to work on yet another middle-east peace process. As one commentator said, there is a lot of process and very little peace. This process is important for Mr. Bush, for in many ways he sees this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:22-30

Denomination: Other

The Fellowship Of His Suffering - Part 2: Conclusion

Contributed by Herman Abrahams on May 7, 2007

(BY Todd Bentley) Todd will conclude his teaching on what suffering is and examine in detail what it definitely isn’t. Discover the apostle Paul’s secret to rejoicing in light of suffering and learn how to release joy in the midst of it.

THE FELLOWSHIP OF HIS SUFFERING - PART 2: CONCLUSION BY TODD BENTLEY Date: May 22, 2006 This is a two-part testimony teaching entitled, The Fellowship of His Suffering, by Todd Bentley. Last week, Todd presented the wilderness process through his own recent six-month wilderness ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2

Denomination: Charismatic