Sermons on Chains:

Destroy The Husbandmen Of The Vineyard

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 28, 2014

To show that rejection of another is our blessing and acceptance.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you blessed because of other's rejection of CHRIST? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that rejection of another is our blessing and acceptance. IV. TEXT: Luke 20:16 (Amplified Bible) 20:16 He will come and [utterly] put an end to those tenants and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Shadows Of The Past

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on May 17, 2023

We have heard the expression, "Let go and let God". Let your problems go and let God deal with them. Let go of your worries and let God take care of that. Let go of your past and let God give you a future. And yet we have forgotten that proven philosophy.

So many times, we have heard the expression, "Let go and let God". Let your problems go and let God deal with them. Let go of your worries and let God take care of that. Let go of your past and let God give you a future. All of that is as true as the Holy Scriptures themselves. And yet ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:14-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Two Essential Elements Of A New Testament Church Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 25, 2018

Two essential elements to a New Testament church are prayer and personal evangelism.

TWO ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS TO A NEW TESTAMENT CHURCH Text: Col. 4:2-6 Introduction 1. Illustration: Canadian preacher, theologian, and founder of the Christian Missionary Allaince, A. B. Simpson, had this to say, "Prayer is the link that connects us with God. It is the bridge that spans every ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6

Denomination: Methodist

Don't Fear Men--Fear The Lord

Contributed by Greg Yort on Apr 8, 2018

Overcoming fear

Introduction Fear is a human emotion that is triggered by a perceived threat. Fear is a basic survival mechanism signals our bodies to respond to danger with a fight or flight response. As such, it is an essential part of keeping us safe. However, when people live in constant fear, whether from ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Onesimus Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 25, 2022

Onesimus is regarded as a saint by many Christian denominations. The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod commemorates him and Philemon on February 15. The traditional Western commemoration of Onesimus is on February 16.

Onesimus Bishop of Byzantium Installed 54 Term ended 68 Personal details Denomination Early Christianity Saint Painting depicting death of Onesimus, from the Menologion of Basil II (c.?1000 AD) Holy Disciple Onesimus Bishop of Byzantium Died c.?68 AD or 81-95 AD Rome (then Roman ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:10

Denomination: Baptist

The Key To Survival Is Revival!

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 15, 2022

The situation is desperate but the saints are not! Belief in God is dropping to an all time low and only 4% of teenagers will be church goers. Psalms 107 gives a template for how revival can come again. There's hope because we serve a God who hears!

THE KEY TO SURVIVAL IS REVIVAL! Ps. 107:4-31 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: How Secret Identity Can Benefit You 1. A student in a large freshman college class was taking his final exam. The professor announced, “Time is up!” Students began walking to the front with their papers, but still the student ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:4-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Unashamed, Persuaded And Confident

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 14, 2004

The three things that had characterized his ministry were very evident in the last days of Paul’s life. He remained unshamed, persuaded and confident.

UNASHAMED, PERSUADED AND CONFIDENT “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me His prisoner, but share with me in the sufferings for the gospel according to the power of God, who has ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

P.u.s.h. Series

Contributed by Quinton Williamson on Jun 27, 2003

To let people know that if they pray and really pray the God that I serve will make a way out no way.

SUBJECT: P.U.S.H. SCRIPTURE: ACTS 12:3-8 INTRODUCTION This word PUSH means to physically move something or somebody out of your way. But in today’s message the word PUSH we want to break it down into this phrase. Today the word PUSH means Pray Until Something Happens. Not enough people or ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

P.u.s.h. Series

Contributed by Quinton Williamson on Jun 29, 2003

To let people know that prayer is the answer, and not to just pray but to be relentless in what they want Gdo to do for them. Also to allow people to realize that not all the time do you have to pray for yourself, but you can pray for somebody else too.

SUBJECT: P.U.S.H. SCRIPTURE: ACTS 12:3-8 INTRODUCTION This word PUSH means to physically move something or somebody out of your way. But in today’s message the word PUSH we want to break it down into this phrase. Today the word PUSH means Pray Until Something Happens. Not enough people or ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

Kingdom Time Series

Contributed by John Knight on Apr 14, 2003

Seventh in series. God’s time and timing aren’t always what we anticipate.

"In Christ" "Kingdom Time" Luke 4:14-21 Introduction: "Tulsa Time" -looking back to an easier time -in the midst of our instant fast food, techno driven, consumer savvy world many are looking back to an easier time, a "Mayberry Moment" For others the search is not to the past, but ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: Holiness

Experiencing Release (Lesson 4)

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 31, 2003

Series: What Happens When the Church Prays?

A. PROBLEMS FACING THE CHURCH 1. Politics bring trouble. When Caligula was Caesar, he took Emperor worship seriously, putting a statue of himself in the Jewish Temple. This resulted in Jewish struggles and Roman persecutions. “The church had rest” (Acts 9:31). When Claudius became Caesar in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

I Have A Dream!

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jan 4, 2010

Examine three qualities that should be a part of every churches dream strategy.

One of America’s great leaders, Martin Luther King, once stood before an audience and made a pronouncement. He said "I have a dream." That statement reflected a dream and sparked a revolution for African American people. Dreams are powerful forces. They can shape the future. Even so, there are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Reformation

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Oct 31, 2007

Parallels between the Jewish ’reformation’ of Ezra’s day and the Protestant Reformation which began in the 1300’s, culminating in the life of Martin Luther.

The ’reformation’ of the Jewish people in Ezra’s day reminds us of the glorious Protestant Reformation. There are four interesting parallels worthy of our attention: 1. TWO REGENTS Cyrus and Henry VIII. When William Tyndale was burnt at the stake he offered up a prayer that the Lord would open ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 1:1-11

Do You Have Bible Anorexia?

Contributed by Joe Burke on Jan 16, 2007

Christians that don’t hunger and thirst for the Word of God are an oxymoron!

Do You Have Bible Anorexia? "Yes, days are coming, says the Lord GOD, when I will send famine upon the land: Not a famine of bread, or thirst for water, but for hearing the word of the LORD. Then shall they wander from sea to sea and rove from the north to the east in search of the word of the ...read more

Scripture: Amos 8:11-12

Denomination: Catholic

7 Deadly Sins: Pride

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Feb 27, 2008

The first of the seven deadly sins, considered the root of all others sins. It was this sin that caused Lucifer to fall from heaven.

The first of the seven deadly sins is pride. A simple definition of the word pride is an exaggerated opinion of one’s value and worth. It is the attitude of superiority over others. A biblical example of pride is the tower of Babel where the people said, we will make a name for ourselves. Tonight ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God