Sermons on Captivity To Sin:

Will God Laugh At Your Calamity?

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Aug 30, 2002

God may abandon any man in his hour of trouble if he abandons God in his hour of prosperity. (Many people don’t want to hear or preach this message!)

Will God Laugh at Your Calamity? Saul was once the anointed of God! He stood head and shoulders above every man in Israel, He had led many victorious campaigns and sired a son (Jonathan) who was a man of God in his own right. Saul’s downward course: 1.) Samuel rebuked him for exercising ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:23-33

Denomination: Baptist

The Tragedy Reveals Us

Contributed by Jeffrey Samelson on Sep 3, 2002

A Sermon in Response to the 9/11/01 tragedy

September 16, 2001 — Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost, Sixth Day of National Tragedy Christ Lutheran Church of Columbia Pastor Jeff Samelson The Tragedy Reveals Us with reference to Romans 8: 31-35,37-39 I. "The Human Spirit" II. What We Are III. What We Need IV. What We Do with What We ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Lutheran

Oops...an Omission Series

Contributed by Tim Bond on Sep 6, 2002

Sin not only includes doing bad things. It also involves not doing the things we know we should do.

What is the first word a little baby learns to recognize? It would be so nice if it were “momma” or “daddy” but anyone who has been around children knows that it’s not true. The first word a child learns to recognize, and because it is an easy one to say, the first one they learn to say is usually ...read more

Scripture: James 4:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"The Lure Of Lawlessness” Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 8, 2002

At the time of the Judges, Israel was out of control and accountable to no one. When God’s revelation is rejected, when we try to live independent of God, things that were once regarded as abominable and appalling are accepted as commonplace.

“The Lure of Lawlessness” Judges chapters 18-21 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts The days of the Judges were Israel’s “Dark Ages”, a time of lawlessness, confusion, and idolatry—in other words, it was a moral mess. The Judges were barely able to ...read more

Denomination: Congregational

El Dolor Del Ayer Series

Contributed by Joshua Pinto on Sep 18, 2002

Esta es una serie de sermones que pueden ser usados para una campaña de tres dias, para alcansar al perdido. El tema de "El Dolor del Ayer" trata de como DIos puede liberarnos y hacer de nosotros una nueva creatura.

“EXPRIMENTEMOS UNA LEBERACION REAL” Juan 8:32,36 “El Dolor Del Ayer” -- Parte 1 Isaías 4:18-19 Dios en toda su naturaleza nunca a cambiado; El continua siendo el mismo. En poder, amor, misericordia, bondad, sabiduría, soberanía, etc. Y a raíz de todo esto el desea brindarte una verdadera ...read more

Scripture: John 8:32, Isaiah 4:18-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Las Presiones Del Presente -- Parte 2 Series

Contributed by Joshua Pinto on Sep 18, 2002

Las presiones presentes pueden hacer que la persona pierda el enfoque de lo que verdaderamente es importante y hace que las personas acudan a soluciones pasajeras; Pero Dios puede ofrecer una solucionpermanente.

“EXPRIMENTEMOS UNA LEBERACION REAL” Juan 8:32,36 “Las Presiones del Presente” -- Parte 2 Isaías 40:28b-29 Hemos mencionado que Dios en toda su naturaleza nunca a cambiado; El continua siendo el mismo. En poder, amor, misericordia, bondad, sabiduría, soberanía, etc. Y a raíz de todo esto El ...read more

Scripture: John 8:32, Isaiah 40:20-29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

La Inseguridad Del Mañana Series

Contributed by Joshua Pinto on Sep 18, 2002

El futuro incierto, puede trael anciedad en la vida de las personas. Mas sin embargo Dios les ofrece seguridad y proteccion.

“EXPRIMENTEMOS UNA LEBERACION REAL” Juan 8:32,36 “La Inseguridad del Mañana” -- Parte 3 Jeremías 29:11 Hemos mencionado que Dios en toda su naturaleza nunca a cambiado; El continua siendo el mismo. En poder, amor, misericordia, bondad, sabiduría, soberanía, etc. Y a raíz de todo esto El ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11, John 8:32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Who I Am Is What I Follow (Shaped In Sin)

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Sep 25, 2002

THIS SERMON SHOWS THE WAR THAT GOES ON BETWEEN THE SPIRIT AND THE FLESH.AND THAT WE HAVE GOD GIVEN GRACE TO ACCEPT OR REJECT. WE ARE NOT TRULY UNDER BONDAGE UNLESS WE WILL TO BE.( PERMISSIVE AND OMISSIVE WILL.

WHO I AM IS WHAT I FOLLOW VERSE 17 IN EVERY ONE OF US WE HAVE A STRUGGLE BETWEEN THE FLESH AND THE SPIRIT. SOME GET THE VICTORY AND SOME DON’T. THE FLESH IS CORRUPT AND CARNAL. IT OPPOSES EVERYTHING THAT THE SPIRIT REPRESENTS, MOREOVER, THE NATURE OF THE FLESH IS PRESENTED TO WITH THE OBJECTIVE ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:17-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

For The Love Of Darkness

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Sep 28, 2002

A THEOLOGICAL LOOK AT VARIOUS REASONS WHY MAN WOULD RATHER LOVE DARKNESS OPPOSED TO LIGHT.AND HOW IT IS EXPOSED.

FOR THE LOVE OF DARKNESS JOHN 3:19 AND THIS IS THE CONDEMNATION THAT LIGHT IS COME INTO THE WORLD, AND MEN LOVED DARKNESS RATHER THAN LIGHT, BECAUSE THEIR DEEDS WERE EVIL. AND THIS IS CONDEMNATION THERE WAS MANY PEOPLE WHO HAD KNOWLEDGE OF CHRIST, HIS DOCTRINE AND MIRICLES, BUT THEY HAD ...read more

Scripture: John 3:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Spirit Of Pride

Contributed by Chad Prather on Sep 28, 2002

The Old Testament nation of the Amorites represent the spirit of pride, and represent a major obstacle to your spiritual destiny.

The Amorites - The Spirit of Pride Joshua 3:10 Amorite - Heb. -“Proud, Boastful, Bitter rebels, Mountaineers. They lived in the thin air of the mountains; lived in lofty places. I Peter 5:5-6 Intro: If you ever doubt that the spirit of pride and self-exaltation is dangerous, remember ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:10, 1 Peter 5:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Great Contrast

Contributed by Michael Schwer on Dec 21, 2000

A Salvation Message contrasting Adam’s sin and Jesus’s redemption from sin for us.

Romans 5:12-21 “The Great Contrast” Adam & Jesus (powerpoint title page) Introduction As we turn to Romans 5:12-21 lets stand in Gods presence as I read Gods Word. At the heart of Paul’s letter to the Romans is this section of scripture. In fact – this passage is the heart of Christianity. I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Zacchaeus Climbed The Tree

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Dec 22, 2000

The curiosity of an unbeliever led to salvation

LUKE 19:1-10 "WHY ZACCHAEUS CLIMBED THE TREE" A) Zacchaeus was a very rich man. * This is the only time the title "chief" is used with a tax collector. * This probably means that he was the head of the local taxation office. * Therefore, Zacchaeus would be responsible to the Roman government for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's Cry

Contributed by Dana Carpenter Jr. on Dec 30, 2000

To what did Paul refer when he made reference to the "body of death?"

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Scripture: Romans 7:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dead & Alive Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on May 21, 2002

Consider yourself dead to sin and alive to God in Christ Jesus, and in response exercise your will to put to death that which belongs to the old life, presenting your bodies to God as instruments of righteousness.

There’s a debate that’s been around for as long as the gospel has been proclaimed and that’s over the question "Does it matter if we sin, now that we know Christ’s forgiveness?" Should we punish ourselves when we succumb to temptation? Does the righteousness we now have because we believe in Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-14

Denomination: Anglican

Barriers To God's Blessings

Contributed by Gerry Pratt on May 22, 2002

We can put up barriers so as to not receive the blessings that God has reserved for us all.

BARRIERS TO GOD’S BLESSINGS God has a multitude of blessings that He wants to impart to each and every Christian. A. Many times Christians just don’t understand the extent of these blessings. 1. Peace with the God of the universe (Col. 1:20-22) a. It is very ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:9-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ