Sermons on Compromises:

On Guard

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Sep 30, 2008

We should always be people who care to look around us and keep the watch against the enemy

Be On Guard Griffith Baptist Church – 9/28/08 P.M. Service Text: Nehemiah 4:7-9 Key verse: Nehemiah 4:9 - Nevertheless we made our prayer unto our God, and set a watch against them day and night, because of them. The Introduction Waiting to be interviewed for a job as a wireless operator, a ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Jerusalem Council Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 21, 2009

There are always those who would change the gospel. This is to be expected since the gospel is a judgment against the world system which refuses to recognize God, His condemnation of sin & His redemptive purpose for all men.

GALATIANS 2: 1-10 THE JERUSALEM COUNCIL [Acts 15:1-30] There are always those in the world who would change the gospel. This is to be expected since the gospel is a judgment against the world system which refuses to recognize God, His condemnation of sin, and His redemptive purpose for all ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Captives Of Our Faith

Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Sep 21, 2006

Is it your desire to live a life wholly committed to Christ? To live a life of conviction requires commitment. We can learn much from Daniel.

Captives of Our Faith Daniel 1:1-20 Isaiah 51:7-8 Matthew 14:23 Romans 12:11-13 1 Corinthians 1:9 Psalm 119 2 Corinthians 5:7 Mark 10:43-44 Prov. 3:6 I never tire of reading and preaching from the “Book of Daniel.” Not only is it one of the best of the Bible’s literary works, but ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Waffle House Church Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 6, 2006

The church needs to stand firm in what it believes and teaches.

INTRODUCTION  SLIDE #1  “When you think of the most evil place in the world to live, where would it be?”  Imagine if you will that you are living in a city that Jesus says is the place where the throne of Satan resides.  Would it be hard to live for Jesus in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Cleansing The Temple

Contributed by Ian Lyall on Sep 28, 2005

As we see Jesus cleansing the Temple in Jerusalem, we learn that equally he is concerned to deal with the sin in our hearts

We have read of that dramatic moment in the Gospel of John when Jesus first cleansed the temple. Having called his disciples to a more permanent relationship with himself, he left with them for Jerusalem to celebrate the first Passover as the acknowledged Messiah, the Promised One to come. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-25

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Avoiding Solomon's Slippery Slope

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 27, 2005

Perhaps the fall of Solomon is one of the most distressing stories in the history of mankind. Here was a man who started out well but finished shamefully. Fifteen points.

Avoiding Solomon’s Slippery Slope (I Kings 11:1-41) Disobedience has many biting consequences. No one’s life gives us a clearer picture of this principle than Solomon’s slippery decline. Perhaps the fall of Solomon is one of the most distressing stories in the history of mankind. Here was a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 11:1-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Riding The Spiritual Roller Coaster Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Feb 9, 2008

The book of Judges reveals the spiritual roller coaster that Israel rode through 300 years of history. We can repeat their mistakes if we are not careful.

Riding the Spiritual Roller Coaster Judges 2:6-3:6 Essential 100 Series February 10, 2008 Morning Message Introduction Have you ever ridden a roller coaster? There are some that I love and some that I hate. I loved the Batman Knight Flight at Six Flags and I hated the Tomb Raider at King’s Island. ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

The Spirit Filled Life Part Three

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 8, 2010

This sermon examines the fruit of faithfulness, gentleness and self control.

THE SPIRIT-FILLED LIFE PART III GALATIANS 5:22,23 INTRODUCTION By now we know that physical and spiritual fruit is very important to our well-being. Doctors are discovering more and more that fruit should be part of our diet if the diet is to be a healthy one. The Food Guide Pyramid bears out the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

If It Be Of God

Contributed by Terry Barnhill on May 11, 2010

someone intervened. His name was Gamaliel. His calm advice assuaged their anger,

As we just heard from the Book of Acts, Peter and “the other apostles” had a real knack for ticking off the Sanhedrin. They were just so darn persistent about spreading this new gospel that nothing seemed to discourage them. The fact was that they were actually making progress, and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:27-41

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Blessed Are The Troublemakers

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Apr 2, 2011

we’ve all experienced trouble, now it’s time to make some trouble for hell

I prophesy right now that somebody is going to leave this house tonight with an attitude, and somebody is going to draw a line tonight and knock the devil out of your life, and somebody is going to go home and set some stuff straight. You’ve been puttin up with the devils mess long enough, and he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Traits To Look For In A Leader

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Dec 6, 2008

Response to a letter sent to me before the 2008 election, warning of what I can and cannot preach. This is a topical, not a textual message. Suitable for election time and/or revival.

TRAITS TO LOOK FOR IN A LEADER I. INTRODUCTION This week I received a letter in the mail from the Reverend Barry W. Lynn, the executive director of the organization “Americans United for Separation of Church and State”. Concerning the Name 1. There would no America if there was no Church This ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1

Denomination: Baptist

Help, I've Fallen And I Can't Get Up!" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 21, 2014

All of us need to understand that temptation is universal. If you ever meet someone who is never tempted by anything there is only one conclusion you can draw about that person. They’re dead.

LIFE’S HEALING CHOICES “Help, I’ve fallen and I can’t get up!” James 1:13-17 For the past seven weeks we have been looking at the hurts, habits and hang-ups that all of us deal with. In this process of RECOVERY we have walked through 6 choices we must make to see ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Leftovers For God Series

Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Jul 25, 2012

Serving and honoring God as his redeemed children means that we give him our very best - give to him from your heart.

Malachi 1:6-14 Do you like leftovers? They can be perfectly delicious. Some even prefer leftovers like cold pizza the next morning. But how many of us would dare to serve our leftovers to an honored dinner guest? It might just be delicious, but we simply could not do it. Instead we give our very ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:6-14

Denomination: Lutheran

What Is In Your Hand? (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 21, 2015

Can you see the situation more clearly from God's vantage point? Do you need to take courageous action in the face of insults and fearful circumstances? Do you trust that God will give you victory? Remember, God's opinion is the only one that matters.

Opening illustration: In July 1947, the British Navy was confronted by a defiant but unarmed ship of Jewish refugees - Holocaust survivors - who were intent on emigrating to colonial Palestine. As Robert Mackey explains on the New York Times' Lede Blog, the Brits responded to the incursion of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:40-49

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Behavior Becoming Of Citizens Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Oct 12, 2016

The church faced difficulty within a culture loyal to Rome. While they were subject to Roman authority, their primary responsibility was to the Sovereign Lord. We are citizens of two worlds, and our allegiance belongs to Christ. We must always honor Him.

Behavior becoming of Citizens Philippians 1: 27-30 As Paul sought to conclude the first thoughts of his gracious letter, apparently he was reminded of the intense struggle the church in Philippi faced. Bear in mind that he and Silas had been beaten and imprisoned there. Philippi being a Roman ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27-30

Denomination: Baptist