Sermons on Bondage Of Idolatry:

Top 40 With Gumption

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Sep 27, 2002

Being in God’s "top 40" requires faith that takes action and makes a commitment.

Contrary to my children’s belief I was not a child of the 30s, 40s, 50s, or even 60’s. Granted I was born in the 60’s but I was too young to be part of that decade. I was a child of the 70’s and all those things that came with it. Bell bottoms and polyester pants, pet rocks, the Brady Bunch, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-40, Galatians 6:9

Denomination: United Methodist

The Promise Renewed Series

Contributed by Harvie Neatherlin on Aug 19, 2002

God made a promise to Abraham. It was a promise of His grace and blessing. Each one of us are given the opportunity to turn from the ways of the world to a life of grace and blessing.

Introduction: When I was a young boy growing up I used to play games. I would join my cousins in the evening and we would play for what seemed like hours, pretending to be someone or something that we were not. It is said that the Hypocrite professes to be what he does not practice, while the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A New Beginning

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Apr 26, 2005

How to let God’s power flow through us

A New Beginning Acts 2:1-4 This event that we call the day of Pentecost was the great important event that leads to the fact that we have a church today. After being with Jesus for His years of ministry, being with Him for His forty days after His resurrection and then witnessing his return to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Wesleyan

Hate Hypocrisy

Contributed by Nate Herbst on Feb 25, 2009

Hypocrisy among believers is the excuse people use to justify not trusting Christ; hypocrisy kills and it is time we as believers draw close to our Savior living in the light in honesty and integrity.

Hypocrisy vs. Living in the light
 Stories!!!
 Hypocrisy is terrible - Any of you like hypocrites? 
 I’m not pointing any fingers but after hearing these stories I decided this was too important not to address it. 
 1 Cor.5:11 - You must not associate with anyone who calls ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:8-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Man Of The Spirit, A Man Of The Word, A Man Of God

Contributed by Leonard Cook on May 26, 2007

The importance of this narrative to the individual Christian is quite clear. Christ being the example for the church today, we as the body should exemplify similar characteristics. We need to be people of the Spirit, people of the Word and people of the

Mathew 4:1-11 This is a powerfully written story, where Matthew creates an atmosphere of suspense, irony, artistry, and realism. It is an ideal romantic narrative, which unfolds in the center of a character foil and temptation plot motif as its primary literary construction. The suspense unfolds ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Holiness

Shrinking God's Holiness

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Apr 16, 2004

When we shrink God’s holiness we have no standard to live by

How we have made God a shrinking reality DON’T BE AFRAID! Have you ever wondered which hurts the most? Saying something and wishing you hadn’t? or Saying nothing and wishing you had? I guess the most important things are the hardest things to say. Don’t be afraid to tell someone you love them. If ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-10, Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Blessings For Believers

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 24, 2006

sermon on the beatitudes

The Beatitudes: Blessings for Believers Matthew 5:1-16 5/18/97 Intro: In one "Peanuts" comic strip, Linus and Charlie Brown are sitting and talking about their plans when they grow up. Linus says, "when I get big, I’m going to be a humble little country doctor. I’ll live in the city, see, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Trying To Avoid The Mountains?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 13, 2007

Lot tried to avoid his mountain. Often we look for easy, downhill journeys. Sometimes that mountain might have a purpose. Let us look at Sinai,Moriah,Carmel,Nebo and the mountains Jesus faced.

QUIT AVOIDING THE MOUNTAINS! DO WE UNDERSTAND THE ROLE OF MOUNTAINS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. ABRAHAM HAD A NEPHEW THAT DID NOT LIKE MOUNTAINS. GOD COMMANDED LOT TO FLEE TO THE MOUNTAINS. LOT HAD EVERY EXCUSE IN THE BOOK TO AVOID HIS MOUNTAIN CLIMB. A. GOD HAS A PLAN FOR ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:17-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Community Of Promise Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 2, 2004

Change within the unchanging ‘story’ of God’s promise and purpose

Introduction: Change within the unchanging ‘story’ of God’s promise and purpose. This past week our ministry staff has been at the Vineyard’s national Pastor’s Conference… a time of reaffirming much of what I feel and see as we go forward as a church into the 21st century here on the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lord's Gifts And Increase For Me

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 10, 2014

To prove and show that GOD gave both gifts and increase for us, so acknowledge GOD in everything.

I. EXORDIUM: Does GOD gave you gifts and increase? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove and show that GOD gave both gifts and increase for us, so acknowledge GOD in everything. IV. TEXT: Hosea 2:8 (Amplified Bible) 2:8 For she has not noticed, understood, or realized ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 2:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Over Committed! Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 19, 2015

Are you too busy? What does God tell us about over commitment in Christian service?

Last week we began a series of lessons on commitment, with the question: Where is your commitment? We ended that lesson looking at some of Jesus’s words from the sermon on the mount where Jesus tells us what to commit to and what not to commit to, what not to worry about and what to seek ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ten Commandments, Wedding Vows? Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Aug 12, 2012

When did God gather Israel to Himself and exchange vows so that later God refers to His people as His bride? The marriage motif of God and His people runs throughout the Bible. Exodus 20 and Deuteronomy 5 may mark the sight and sound of this divine even

This lesson is an introduction to our study of the Ten Commandments. Weddings are always exciting and full of emotion. When God created us, male and female, in His own image and likeness, he also created marriage. The original intent of marriage included the blessing of procreation of little ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Here Comes The Bride

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Sep 1, 2013

The last sermon in the Ruth series examines Boaz as a type of Jesus as our kinsman-redeemer and the rewards to Ruth for her faithfulness to God.

Here Comes the Bride Ruth Series Chuck Sligh September 1, 2013 TEXT: Read the whole chapter: Ruth 4:1-22 INTRODUCTION Everyone likes a story with a happy ending, and the Book of Ruth is that kind of story. The book began with 3 funerals and 3 weeping widows; it ends with a wedding and, ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Learning Through Examples

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 18, 2013

If we do not heed to Paul's warnings by alluding to the poor examples set by Israel and straighten our path, we are walking on very thin ice.

Opening illustration: Commercial aircraft carry two flight-data recorders called “black boxes.” One logs the performance and condition of the aircraft in flight, and the other records the conversation of the crew with air-traffic controllers on the ground. These boxes are insulated to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living In Canaan Land

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 27, 2013

God instructed Israel how they were to conduct themselves as His chosen people while living in Canaan land. There are a number of parallels between what God expected of Israel and what God wants for the body of Christ.

Living in Canaan Land Deuteronomy 12:1-4 When Israel was in bondage in the land of Egypt, God carried them out with His mighty hand and brought them to the shores of Canaan land. As they prepared to go into possess the land, . I. Tear down the altars that compete for your worship. ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 12:1-4

Denomination: Baptist