Sermons on Christian Combat:

Deepening Depravity Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Feb 2, 2008

This sermon looks at the DEEPENING DEPRAVITY found in the human heart and in the world, and asks do we have any excuse? How will God react?

“Rom 18 – 32. “The heart of the problem” Nothing keeps a person away from Christ more than the unwillingness to see their need and to admit to it: As Jesus put it, “Its not the healthy who need a doctor but the sick. I have not come to call the righteous but sinners.” By this statement he ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Baptist

Let Us Stop Complaining

Contributed by Akinsanya Adubi on Feb 2, 2008

Complaining is a sin and God hates it.It displeases Him and makes Him to send His wrath on us. Complaining also means that we are rejecting God as our Lord, it weakens our spirits and makes us to be sad and feel dejected.

LET US STOP COMPLAINING Text: Lamentations 3:22-40 22 Because of the LORD’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. 23 They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. 24 I say to myself, "The LORD is my portion; therefore I will wait for him." 25 The LORD is good ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:22-40

Denomination: Pentecostal

Being All Things To All Men (1 Corinthians 9:16-23)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 15, 2007

St Paul speaks about being ’All things to All men’, and at first glance it might just appear that he was undergoing an identity crisis ...

"To the Jews I became as a Jew, in order to win Jews. To those under the law I became as one under the law (though not being myself under the law) that I might win those under the law. To those outside the law I became as one outside the law (not being outside the law of God but under the law of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:16-23

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Witnessing

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Nov 16, 2007

Three keys to successfully sharing our faith 1. Deciding not to worry 2. Deciding to stand firm 3. Deciding to live a radically different lifestyle

Kirby Bellars 18-04-07 Christian witness from Luke 21: 5-19 This morning I would like to focus on our Gospel reading. Story: Dr. Ian Paisley, the fiery Irish cleric and politician was reputed to have been preaching one Sunday on the End Times - and in particular on the Day of Judgement. As he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:5-19

Denomination: Anglican

Hall Of Fame # 3 Series

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Nov 19, 2007

A look at the ordinary people mentioned in Ezra’s list.

INTRODUCTION On the 5th anniversary of 9/11 all 2749 names of the victims were read out. No-one would dare to say that this was a waste of time. Our attitude should be the same when we come to a much shorter list of names found in Ezra 2. This register is so important that the Holy Ghost inspired ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 2:3-35

Released And Set Free

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 20, 2007

Salvation cuts the strings of sin. It’s time to put the past behind and start living as Jesus Intended.

Released and set Free 2 Corinthians 3:17 A BAZAAR WAS HELD in a village in northern India. Everyone brought his wares to trade and sell. One old farmer brought in a whole covey of quail. He had tied a string around one leg of each bird. The other ends of all the strings were tied to a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:17

Denomination: Church Of God

The Power Of God's Love

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 20, 2007

Satan tries to diminish the influence of God’s love by distracting or intimidating us.

The Power of God’s Love Written By Rev. Dalyn Helbling “The Love Of God” Rom. 8:35-39, I John 3:1 April 1, 2001 Romans 8:35-39 NIV 35 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? 36 As it is written: ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:35-39

Denomination: Church Of God

The Life Line Series

Contributed by David Richardson on Nov 21, 2007

The life line between Paul and God was the Spirit of God and his spirit. In this on-going sanctification process, Paul relied upon the Spirit of God to minister to his spirit, thus the comment in verse nine, whom I serve with my spirit.

Series Title: Romans – The Line in the Sand Message Title: The Life Line 9 For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of his Son, that without ceasing I make mention of you always in my prayers; When I was just a youngster in the military, I had the occasion, because of my ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:9

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Good Ground

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Nov 22, 2007

THE PARABLE OF THE SOWER.

GOOD GROUND INTRO: PARABLE OF THE SOWER 1: MARK:4:3-20 A) PARABLE- AN EARTHLY STORY WITH A HEAVENLY MEANING B) JESUS SPOKE IN PARABLES FOR THE SOLE REASON OF BEING EASILY UNDERSTOOD BY HIS CROWD C) IT’S NOT THAT HE DIDN’T HAVE THEOLOGY OR THAT HE DIDN’T KNOW HOW TO SPEAK ELOQUENTLY D) HE WANTED ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:3-20

Denomination: Other

Run That Race!

Contributed by Robert Cox on Nov 23, 2007

Life is a race that all must run.

PHIL 3:7-16 We are in a race, aren’t we? Did you know that life is a race that all must run, and when I hear the athletes talk about their "race to the finish line", they always say that it’s all about finishing. Your Christian walk is all about finishing, too. Now, everyone will eventually ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:9-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mighty Men Of God, Part 1

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Nov 23, 2007

Study of David’s Mighty Men; Call to Evangelism

Mighty Men of God 2 Samuel 23:8-17 Introduction This morning I would like to take a look at some amazing men from the Old Testament who were called “Mighty Men of God”. This message is the theme being used by “No Greater Love Ministries” this year and it is the call to arms for all men in God’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:8-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Astonishing Gospel Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Nov 23, 2007

I preach expository messages, and this is the 24th in my series on the Book of Acts.

“An Astonishing Gospel” Acts 13:4-12 November 18, 2007 Last week, we considered the critical role of the local church in sending out two men, Barnabas and Saul, for the work God had prepared for them. Here, in our passage today, we see reiterated the other absolute essential for Christian ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:4-12

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Saving Face Or Saving Faith Series

Contributed by Patrick Mead on Nov 24, 2007

What approach are you taking to be justified before God? Are you trying to justify yourself by what you do, or are you trusting yourself to what Christ has done on the cross of Calvary. Are you saving face with God or do you have a saving faith in God?

Saving Face or Saving Faith? Galatians 2:15-21 Have you ever found yourself in a precarious spot where you had to save face? Have you ever had to make excuses to protect your reputation? Have you ever found yourself trying to justify a course of action you took? If you answer no to all or any of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

Entendiendo El Mover De Dios

Contributed by Carlos Rios on Nov 24, 2007

Dios tiene que Procesarnos y prepararnos para cumplir con su trabajo.

Introducción: Comenzamos predicando sobre la autoridad que Dios ha depositado en ti; sobre la autoridad profética que tienes sobre tu vida; el domingo pasado predicamos bajo el tema entrando a otro nivel. Es una realidad que Dios nos introducirá a otro nivel, pero el nos llevara de la mano en ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Staying In Your Lane

Contributed by Ronnie Mcneill on Nov 25, 2007

This is a sermon that reminds us that we should only operate in the authority that God has given us. When we begin to operate in the authority that God has not given us, we are no longer in our lane and that carries devastating consequences.

Introduction Looking at how young people are performing in schools, in their communities, and even where they live, everybody wants to do their own thing. Respect and following rules is something that has become obsolete! Society has accepted the profane way lyrics of music is sung and how ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 10:1-2

Denomination: Baptist