Sermons on Breaking The Chains: showing 1,576-1,590 of 55,367

Perfect The Good Work During Lent Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Feb 15, 2021

But the keys are fasting and prayer. A desperate situation demands desperate measures of intensity, earnestness, and authority for prayer with fasting. Fasting breaks the bondage of sin and loosens the hold of bad habits and their rulership over your life.

Theme: Perfect the Good Work Text: Philippians 1:1-11 Introduction to Lent: The word 'lent' refers to Springtime or spring. Christians observe 40 days as Lent from Ash Wednesday to Easter, excluding the Sundays. Lent means give up and have self-denial for all that you love to do in your ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

They Left Everything

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Feb 19, 2022

We may have strong attachments to the normal routines of life, but God may call us to break out of the mold and give us a life of excitement and purpose that we had never dreamed of.

You may have heard news reports recently about a young man with the name of Douglas McAuthur McCain. He was the first American that we know of who died in Syria fighting for ISIS, the Islamic State. And you wonder, “How in the world did an American end up dying as a jihadi in Syria?” The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Oneness In Christ

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 13, 2020

There are so many different barriers that can separate us from each other. As believers, we should be one in Christ which should also help us break down some of the barriers that separate.

Introduction- Isn’t God good? We as believers in America have opportunity to gather in a place of worship and lift up the name of Jesus without someone busting down the door- At least today. We have a God who not only wants to save us, but a God who wants to deliver us, protect us, dwell with us. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Nazarene

First Day Of The Week (Full) Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on May 24, 2020

To establish that on the first day of the week; the church congregated; observed the communion and contributed of their means, to the Lord. This is a day of fellowship, preaching, breaking of bread, songs, and, prayers. This lesson establishes the day and acts of Christian worship.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Day their Congregation 2. Day their Communion 3. Day their Contribution Remarks. 1. In our lesson today, we are going to be discussing the theme: "The First Day of the Week." This lesson will stress; that this day is not a day to "go to church." It is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42, Acts 20:7, 1 Corinthians 16:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Gather For Rhythm Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

The early church was devoted to teaching, fellowship, breaking bread, and prayer. They gathered regularly, which had a profound impact on their lives. We too can experience this impact by developing the habit of gathering with other believers.

Let's talk about habits - the good, the bad, and the weird. Habits are like the auto-pilot of our lives. Did you know it takes about 66 days to form a new habit? Habits are all about cravings and rewards. What if we craved hanging out with our friends, praying more, and really getting the Bible? ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Topics: Early Church, Community Power, Spiritual Gathering, Church History

How To Make A Point Without Making An Enemy

Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Sep 23, 2009

What’s the best way to break bad news? There’s no easy way to drop a grenade, but there are some principles we can follow to help ease the conflict. Paul outlines 12 guidelines in the book of Philemon for dealing with conflict God’s way.

RESOLVING CONFLICT GOD’S WAY "HOW TO MAKE A POINT...WITHOUT MAKING AN ENEMY" PHILEMON ________________________________________ Is it possible to deal with a situation head on in such a way that you are able to get your point across to the other person without them resenting you for ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Dismantle Your Glory

Contributed by Ben Irabor on Aug 9, 2010

God is calling you to a new level of intimacy. If you dare to answer His call, the Lord will reveal a Fresh part of His Character to you. He will pull you so close that you will be breathing the rarefied air of Heaven. The place David Call “SECRET PLACE”.

DISMANTLE YOUR GLORY The Burial of a man’s glory is the birth of God’s Glory: We have lost the art of adoring the Lord. Our worship gets so cluttered with endless strings of shallow and insincere words that we do most of the time to take up space or put in prayer time with passionless ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:44

Denomination: Pentecostal

What The Bible Says About Homosexuality

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Feb 2, 2004

What does the Holy Scripture teach us about God’s view of homosexuals and homosexuality. This is not an anti-gay sermon.

What does the Church Say About Homosexuality Leviticus 18:22 A few weeks ago the church down the road ran a couple of messages on its sign that said “Homosexuality is a sin. The wages of sin is death but the gift of God is eternal life.” The newspaper called and asked me my opinion. I told the ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 18:22

Denomination: Baptist

The Last Battle Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 17, 2017

In the end, God will have the final say about human history.

The Last Battle Text: Joel 3:1-16 Introduction 1. Illustration: Most people think the last battle of the American Civil War was at Appomattox Courthouse. The Battle of Palmito Ranch, also known as the Battle of Palmito Hill, is generally recognized as the final battle of the American Civil War. ...read more

Scripture: Joel 3:1-16

Denomination: Methodist

The Book Of Galatians – Chapter 3:10-12 - Message 7 – The Law Will Not Justify But Faith Will Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Feb 16, 2024

Paul continues the great contrast of Law and faith and how justification is achieved. Those who claim to keep the Law must keep every tiniest part lest they break the whole Law. Remember the Law was given to Jews NOT to Gentiles who were never under the Law.

THE BOOK OF GALATIANS – CHAPTER 3:10-12 - MESSAGE 7 – THE LAW WILL NOT JUSTIFY BUT FAITH WILL These messages in Galatians continue as we see the opposing sides of Law, and faith alone without the Law. [A]. THE LAW BRINGS A CURSE {{Galatians 3:10 As many as are of the works of the Law are UNDER ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:10, Matthew 19:16, Matthew 19:20, Mark 10:21, James 2:10, Galatians 3:11, Galatians 3:1, Galatians 1:6, Galatians 1:8, Isaiah 5:20, 2 Corinthians 6:14-15, Galatians 3:12, Galatians 2:16, Galatians 3:17, Galatians 3:21, Galatians 3:23, Galatians 3:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Christ’s Fulfillment Means For You - Matthew 5:17-18 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jul 27, 2024

How do you know what parts of the Old Testament law apply to you today? Why do we still obey the law prohibiting adultery but not the laws concerning stoning certain people to death?

Matthew 5:17 "Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. 18 I tell you the truth, until heaven and earth disappear, not the smallest letter, not the least stroke of a pen, will by any means disappear from the Law until ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-18

Joseph: Faithful In Adversity Series

Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Mar 14, 2001

Sermon on Joseph being faithful in adversity

JOSEPH: FAITHFUL IN ADVERSITY GENESIS 37:12-36 03/14/96 There was once a golfer who was having a perfectly horrible day on the gold course. When he didn’t hook the ball he sliced it, and when he didn’t slice the ball he hooked it. On each hole things got worst and worst. Finally on the 11th hole ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:12-36

Denomination: Bible Church

"Are We In The End Times?"

Contributed by Andy Almendarez on Mar 22, 2004

As the vision unfolds, a series of future conflicts involving nations is described between the Persians and the Greeks. Between kings of the South (Egypt) and kings of the North (Syria). In this conflict, Israel would be caught in the middle.

Andy Almendarez AAre We in the End Times?@ Daniel 11:36-12:3 We will be studying the final vision recorded in the book of Daniel. This vision pictures what will affect Daniel’s people? Describing the events in the last days, for this vision refers to many days that are to come. In the ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Let Him Save Himself (Whose Line Is It?) Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 20, 2003

The Chief Preists and Teachers of the Law challenged Jesus to save Himself, come down off the cross... then they’d believe in Him. Why didn’t He do that?

OPEN: April 15th was just this past week, and I ran across this bit of information about the IRS that I wanted to share with you this morning. According to the "Newhouse News Service:" Over the past 193 years, the federal government has received approximately $4 million in unsolicited funds from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:39-43

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Have To Love Who? Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 19, 2002

Jesus tells us to love our enemies. This is not an easy thing to do, but we are called to do it. This is a revamp of a 1996 sermon I did.

INTRODUCTION Kid’s views on Love: What do most people do on a date? • On the first date they tell each other lies, and that usually gets them interested enough to go for a second date. Mike, 10 • I’m not rushing into being in love. I’m finding fourth grade hard enough. Regina, 10 Some surefire ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ