Sermons on Breaking Every Chain:

Moths Rust And Pirates Series

Contributed by John Sears on Jan 18, 2012

We live in a wolrd where the law of loss rules -- where things break down, fall apart, or are even stolen. What if we could find something that had permanent value? Where can we store it? What does that look like?

Introduction We see the evidence everywhere. It’s seen in a bike no longer ridden... a washer or dryer no longer functioning... a table or chair with a busted leg... a television that stopped working... How many of you have something you once valued now stored in your garage, shop, attic, or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Christian Church

The Awesme Power Of The Word Of God

Contributed by Barry Edmondson on Mar 26, 2014

speaking the Word of God over our situations can do 2 things The Word is like a hammer it can drive the message home (Positive Results) or or the hammer can break down obstacles (walls) (or overcome negatives) There is awesome power in the Word of God

Text:Isa 55:10-11 so is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it. •• God’s Word is full of power; it will not return to Him empty. • God’s Word will accomplish His ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:10-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

All Dressed Up And No Where To Go

Contributed by Lowell Hochhalter on May 14, 2003

Knowing how to find God’s will is the desire of every student. Naomi gave Ruth some simple adivce on how to get to where God is!

ALL DRESSED UP AND NOWHERE TO GO! Ruth 3: 3Now do as I tell you take a bath and put on perfume and dress in your nicest clothes. Then go to the threshing floor. This sounds like the Junior Highs of today. The note: Do you like me? If you do, check yes or no, and pass it back. What an example ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

No Purse, No Bag, No Sandals Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 30, 2017

The reformers of every age have pointed to the words of Jesus to His first disciples: “Carry no purse, no bag, no sandals; and salute no one on the road,” as a call to poverty.

Thursday of 26th Week in Course 2017 Reformation and Revolution The rebuilding of the Temple of Jerusalem, which the prophet Haggai had commanded, was accompanied by a rebuilding of Jewish identity and worship in the community of returned exiles. We must never forget that God does not act ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-12

Denomination: Catholic

Choices: Surrender Or Control Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jul 3, 2018

We can choose to control every aspect of our lives, or we can choose to surrender that control to the Lord. The choice we make will determine our eternal future.

We began last week by saying that we are the sum total of the choices we’ve made in life until today, and that what we will be in the future will depend on the choices we make today and subsequently. Last week, we looked at choosing purpose over popularity. This week, we’re going to look at the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Methodist

The Cost Of Worldliness

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Nov 29, 2025

One of the greatest challenges confronting the modern believer is the subtle pull of worldliness. In every generation, the spirit of the world seeks to compete with the Spirit of God for the attention, affection, and loyalty of the believer.

THE COST OF WORLDLINESS – Why Friendship with the World is Enmity with God By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: James 4:4 “Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? Whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of ...read more

Scripture: James 4:4, 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Credibility Factor Series

Contributed by Andy Stanley on Mar 16, 2012

God give us men and women whose walk matches their talk personally, politically, and professionally at every level. Give us Nehemiahs.

Find additional Free Resources for This Sermon Series: http://store.northpoint.org/recovery-road-starter-kit.html Hey, we’re in part three of this series, Recovery Road, and the fact that you would come back after last week says a lot for you. Okay. Because I beat you up pretty bad. I mean I ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 5:6-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Heavenly Cpr

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 28, 2010

1986, with an Assistant reading the part of Philemon. An imaginary set of letters between Paul and Philemon, emphasizing that a new relationship with Christ changes every human relationship, and calls for forgiveness and mutual support.

Among all the weighty theological treatises the apostle Paul wrote to the churches he had established, among all the complex sentences and profound thoughts and ponderous pronouncements, there is one little gem from the hand of the great apostle that is quite different. The little letter to ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Family Ties

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Aug 7, 2011

How can Christians be united when there are so many things we can’t agree on? That is the wrong question. The real question is, how can we imagine that any of these human differences can break the unity among us that God has already created?

Do you know what the Zen Buddhist said to the hot dog vendor? "Make me one with everything." English is a remarkably flexible language. You can play wonderful games with it. "Make for me one hot dog with everything on it" is a far cry from "to become One with everything," which is the Buddhist ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Stumbling Over Jesus" Lent Iii

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Mar 11, 2009

Real evil does exist in the world... we also break God’s commandments... Even though the world is broken, God has not repeated the Flood. The cross is our hope but remains a stumbling block, foolishness...(some quotes from "Wide Angel View by Charles Col

Lent III I Corinthians 1:18 Redeemer In Jesus Holy Name March 15, 2009 “Stumbling Over Jesus” Not everything in the world is good. Not everything in the world is happy. Not everything in the world is beautiful. In fact real evil does exist in the world. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Ashes, Ashes, We All Fall Down

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 17, 2010

ASH WEDNESDAY MESSAGE: We resist the "allness" of sin. David shows us that we must acknowledge it as our own, and that it has to do with our relationship to God, not just breaking rules. We have an even greater resource for our broken hearts than he had

His words were uttered in a commanding tone. It was clear that he was displeased. And to his displeasure he added a twist, as he said to his young son, “I said shovel all the snow off all the walks. What part of ‘all’ do you not understand?” And if, as a twelve-year-old who had soon grown tired ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Does It Matter What I Think? Series

Contributed by Kevin Hoddinott on May 8, 2001

Theology is the biggest deal in the world. Every one has a theology, even if they are not aware of it. This sermon asks us to stop and think about these issues.

 THE ANSWER SERIES Lesson 1 DOES IT REALLY MATTER WHAT I THINK? I Jn 5:21Little children, keep yourselves from idols. ASSUMPTIONS I ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Disciple And Discipler

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jun 29, 2009

The preaching of the Gospel is our responsibility, but is not the complete mandate of the Great Commission. It is just the beginning. Every individual member of the Body of Christ is called to make disciples.

DISCIPLE AND DISCIPLER Matthew 28:16-20 Introduction: Many feel that the mission of the church is to merely be witnesses to a lost world. It is true that we are to bear witness of the risen Christ and His transforming power. We are told in Acts 1:8 that we are to be His witnesses to the ends of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

God's Will Series

Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 8, 2012

Knowing God's will is an important learning for every child of God. Walking in flesh, self and pride is of the flesh but walking closely behind Him is the way of God.

1 Samuel 23:2”Therefore David inquired of the LORD, saying, "Shall I go and attack these Philistines?" And the LORD said to David, "Go and attack the Philistines, and save Keilah." David made multiple trips to his prayer chamber and got ‘confirmations’ from God before he launched ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 23:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Law And Gospel Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 29, 2021

A knife is good for cutting your meat, but bad for cleaning your eyes and ears. Every good thing can be used in a way that is improper, and then it become harmful and dangerous, and so it is with the law.

There is mystery enough in life without us adding unnecessary mysteries of our own making. For example, like the woman who evicted a man from her boarding house, and when she was asked why she did it she said, "Something mysterious is going on when a man hangs his hat over the key hole every ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:7