Sermons on Chuck Colson:

Fighting Against God Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Nov 7, 2022

When ever someone tries to stop the Gospel or the church of Jesus Christ, God always wins!

FIGHTING AGAINST GOD Text: Acts 5:33-42 Introduction 1. Illustration: When I first got interested in music, the first artist that I took a liking to was a man named Jim Croce. He is famous for songs like Bad, Bad Leroy Brown and Time In a Bottle. I was thinking this week of another one of his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:33-42

Denomination: Methodist

Colossians Chapter 2 Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Feb 23, 2022

A detailed study on each verse in the book of Colossians.

Colossians Chapter 2 This entire chapter may be regarded as designed to guard the Colossians against the seductive influence of the false philosophy which tended to draw them away from the gospel. It is evident from the chapter that there were at Colossae, or in the vicinity, professed instructors ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Esther: The Book Of God's Providence Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 5, 2005

God’s Providence Sets the Stage for His Dramas; He places us where we need to be to accomplish His purposes.

Esther: The Book of God’s Providence (Esther 1:1-2:20) 1. Israel’s History is Filled with Irony and Tokens of God’s Providence 2. Hitler’s attempts to exterminate the Jews resulted in the modern nation of Israel; Joseph Stalin, who was insane and hated the Jews, was on a Manic high when the UN ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Dealing With Gossip - "You're Not Going To Believe What I Heard"

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Sep 14, 2005

This message answers 4 of the biggest questions about gossip, including what is gossip (and what’s acceptable conversation) as well as how to deal with someone wanting to share gossip with you.

1. When Is It Gossip And When Is It Acceptable Conversation? “The difference is in motive and accuracy.” - Ephesians 4:15. - One struggle that people have is that they believe that “not gossiping” means ceasing to having any conversation about people and what’s going on in their lives. Most of ...read more

Scripture: James 3:5

Denomination: Baptist

Father Joshua

Contributed by Glenn Branham on May 1, 2005

If fathers take a stand for the Lord they can influence their families to also serve the Lord.

"Father Joshua" Josh. 24:14-16 "Now fear the LORD and serve Him with all faithfulness. Throw away the gods your forefathers worshiped beyond the River and in Egypt, and serve the LORD. 15 But if serving the LORD seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Winning The Battle Within

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 30, 2006

Describes how to win over temptation and stinkin thinkin. Expanded outline.

WINNING THE BATTLE WITHIN On August 10, 2006, intelligence and law enforcement officials from around the world, coordinated sweeps to arrest more than 20 terrorists. These arrests came because of a plot to blow up numerous airlines in mid-air, killing their unsuspecting passengers. 5 years ago, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:1-5, 2 Corinthians 10:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Glorious Freedom Series

Contributed by Terry Stivers on Aug 12, 2003

Jesus has come to set us free from sin. Our worship will reflect that freedom. Studies in the Gospel of Mark

GLORIOUS FREEDOM Mark 1:40-45 INTRO: “On New Years day 1863, the Emancipation Proclamation was publicly stated, but it was not until December 18, 1865, that the Constitution made those convictions official. Though dead by then Lincoln still spoke. At last his dream was realized. The word swept ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: Wesleyan

Blueprint For Success

Contributed by Rob Yanok on Dec 1, 2005

To answer the question whether a Christian should be success or not. Biblical strategies on how to be successful in life and that success begins on sunday

Blueprint for Success: Should a Christian Be Successful? Pastor Rob Yanok Text: Genesis 1:27-28 1. God EQUIPPED people to be successful 2. God EXPECTED people to be successful 3. You were born to win! A. There is not much difference between success and failure. 1. One tree, one serpent, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:27-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Let Down Of Life Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 16, 2003

Most of us will come or have come to the point in life where we realize that life is disappointing, that our dreams will not all come true, and that our impact on this world is marginal. The let down of life will get to us sometime, somewhere. We Christ

The Let Down of Life (Ecclesiastes 1) Intro Note: most of these illustrations were borrowed from Sermon Central; further info on Larry Walker, the man who ascended 16,000 feet in a lawn chair with weather balloons can be found at truthorfiction.com Do a search there--it is a great illustration ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's New Wine Series

Contributed by Jerry Vargo on Apr 16, 2004

We need to discover what God is doing TODAY. The old things of our past were good...but God has new things to pour into new wineskins!

If you use any or all of this message--would you be willing to fire off a quick email to:pastorjerryvargo@juno.com? I would like to have an idea of how often my sermons are actually being preached to strengthen the Body of Christ. Thanks! God’s New Wine! Pastor Jerry C. Vargo I. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:33-38

Denomination: Pentecostal

Do You Bleed Blue?

Contributed by Shawn Rose on May 19, 2009

We are sinful and depraved before God...our only hope is Jesus.

DO YOU BLEED BLUE? (Note: I preached this sermon in Kentucky, wearing a Kentucky blue jacket, and a UK tie) · Raise your hand if you bleed blue. · What does this have to do with Easter? Come back to it later. Text: Romans 3:10 – 12, 23 Introduction: · This scripture teaches the doctrine of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:10-23

Denomination: Baptist

Remember Who Is In Charge Series

Contributed by Larry Finley on Sep 29, 2009

God is always at work.

REMEMBER WHO IS IN CHARGE! 8/26/09 Esther 6:1-14 1. Always Remember – God IS AT WORK! a. Paul Harvey - story of God’s providential care bomber > island of Guam = Kokura, Japan, deadly cargo. clouds covered the target area, circled - fuel -danger point., frustrated - right over primary ...read more

Scripture: Esther 6:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

"Create In Me A Clean Heart" Series

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Jan 11, 2011

During those times in our life when it seems we have no hope, we can read the words of David to know that God is always present. Jesus said, "I will never leave you or forsake you."

Spend time every day in God’s Word. Find joy in something each day. Work on self improvement. Try something new. Venture out and do something different. One of my favorite musical artists is a man named James Taylor. I’ve enjoyed his guitar playing and ballads for over 35 years. In the early ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:10-12

Denomination: Christian Church

Far Sighted Strategy: Preparing The Generations Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 1, 2010

We must constantly reinforce and pass on the truth of God's Word.

Far Sighted Strategy: Preparing the Generations (2 Peter 1:12-15) 1. When our kids were young, we enjoyed watching Sesame Street with them, especially Hannah. This was before Elmo took over the show. 2. This added vocabulary and shared experiences. The Golden AN, Planet "Ch," "Put Down the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:12-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why Do We Fight, And What Can We Do About It?

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 29, 2007

Fights are unfortuantely common, even in the church. Is there something we can do about them?

Passage: James 4:1-12 Intro: Find a story about a good church fight 1) we like to think the church is beyond this type of behavior, but it is, after all, full of people. 2) and where there are at least 2 people, there is going to be trouble. Il) seminary student went out to candidate, ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical Free