Sermons on confronting: showing 436-450 of 18,281

Cut It Out

Contributed by Jeff Hatos on May 29, 2019

What should we do when confronted by those who say a particular part of the Bible is wrong? Do we defend that area or cut that part out of the Bible?

Cut It Out 2 Timothy 3:14-17 But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them; And that from a child thou hast known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fire On The Mountain Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 8, 2015

We are confronted with choices daily. The BIG choice is what to do with God when we see his presence. This becomes a choice about Relationship; Repentance; Rulership; and Renewal.

1. Ski Lift Choice A woman getting onto a ski lift was given instructions that the moment the lift's chair touched her backside she was to sit down and lift her feet from off the ground. Instead when the chair came against her she sat down but was nervous about the height of the lift. Her ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:20-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Message To The Church In Thyatira Series

Contributed by Larry Grant on Dec 11, 2022

The city of Thyatira was the smallest of the seven cities mentioned in the letters to the churches. Yet, Jesus sends His longest letter. He commends, He confronts and He comforts the church.

Revelation 2:18-26 A MESSAGE TO THE CHURCH IN THYATIRA December 11, 2022 The city of Thyatira was the smallest of the seven cities mentioned in the letters to the churches. Yet, Jesus sends His longest letter. The name Thyatira means “Unceasing Sacrifice”. Thyatira was known for its woolen ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-26

Denomination: Baptist

Grievances In The Church PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 13, 2024

This sermon explores confronting sins, cleansing from unrighteousness, and claiming our kingdom inheritance through understanding and applying Paul's message in 1 Corinthians 6:1-11.

Good morning, beloved family of God, gathered here today in this sacred space, where the presence of our Lord is palpable and His grace is abundant. We are here, not by coincidence, but by divine appointment. Our hearts are eager, our spirits are thirsty, and our souls are yearning for a fresh ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-11

Topics: Courting, Sins

The Devil's Deception Of Ungodly Marriage Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 3, 2024

I must confront a reality that even the devil will attempt to deceive us by sending someone to marry us, promising a counterfeit unity that undermines God's design.

In Genesis 2:24, God ordained marriage as a sacred union between a man and woman, but the devil seeks to distort this divine institution. In 2 Corinthians 6:14-16, Paul warns us, "Do not be yoked together with unbelievers...what fellowship can light have with darkness?" Let us be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-3, Genesis 2:24

Choose Wisely

Contributed by Les Buttolph on Nov 14, 2024

As Election Day 2024 approaches, we face worldly decisions. Joshua confronted Israel with the spiritual decision to serve the Lord. Like Israel, we must choose wisely.

I doubt there’s anyone here that doesn’t know Tuesday is Election Day. You may have already voted early. We can look forward to Tuesday’s TV or radio news coverage about the voting turnout, and the partial results all day, then into the night when the results are projected and winners announced. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:16-18, Galatians 5:13-26

Denomination: Other

Why Does The Bible Make Unbelievers Uncomfortable? Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 7, 2024

"Why does the Bible make unbelievers uncomfortable?" This discomfort isn't a new phenomenon. Throughout history, the message of the Bible has often been met with resistance and unease.

Why Does the Bible Make Unbelievers Uncomfortable? I once read about a man who was vehemently opposed to Christianity. After years of resistance, a simple, loving conversation with a believer opened his heart to the gospel. Today, he is a passionate follower of Christ, using his testimony to reach ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12, Romans 3:23, John 14:6, Acts 4:12, 1 John 2:15-17, Romans 12:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Too Close For Comfort

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Sep 14, 2007

Jesus confronts our prejudices and comfort levels by exposing how we treat those who are disadvantaged. Our actions speak louder than our professions of faith and faithfulness.

Throughout my ministry, people have come to me with situations that need resolution in the third person. These people have said to me, “Pastor, I sure wish my friend could have been here today to hear that sermon. He really needed that one.” Often it’s a wife, or a husband. “I wish my husband had ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

How To K.o. Temptation

Contributed by Robert Stephens on Oct 26, 2007

How do we K.O. temptation when it confronts us! 1 Corinthians 10:13 gives us three clear guidelines as to how to make victory a reality.

How To K.O. Temptation! I Corinthians 10:13 I. Introduction a. Rocky video i. There Rocky stood… toe-to-toe with this huge mammoth of a man… the Russian, Ivan Koloff (or something like that). ii. And the threat comes towering down… “I must break you!” iii. I don’t know about you… but that would be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Baptist

We Believe Better Than We Behave Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 20, 2008

Confronting the normal tendency to promote our own interests,even while surrendering to the reign of God’s Spirit, goes a long way toward promoting unity within the congregation.

JAMES 4:1–3 WE BELIEVE BETTER THAN WE BEHAVE “What causes quarrels and what causes fights among you? Is it not this, that your passions are at war within you? You desire and do not have, so you murder. You covet and cannot obtain, so you fight and quarrel. You do not have, because you do not ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Standing Firm In The Truth Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 8, 2013

As we study Paul's confrontation of Peter in Galatians 2, we learn a number of lessons: the infallibility of leaders, the power of peer pressure, and the truth of the Gospel that we are saved by grace and not by works.

Introduction: A. You are probably familiar with the traditional Russian parable about the hunter and the bear. 1. One day a hunter raised his rifle and took careful aim at a large bear. 1. When he was about to pull the trigger, the bear spoke in a soft, soothing voice, “Isn’t it better ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:11-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Can Commit The Unforgivable Sin Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Jun 3, 2016

By confronting the attitudes of the Jewish Leaders, and recognising the challenges which not-yet-believing family can bring on our faith, Jesus issues a warning that it is possible to commit the unforgivable sin.

Message Mark 3:20-35 “You Can Commit The Unforgivable Sin” We all know that Jesus had a mother. But did you also know that Jesus was raised in a family. Matthew 13:54-56 tells us a little about this family. Coming to his hometown, he began teaching the people in their synagogue, and they were ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-35

Denomination: Baptist

A Journey From Blindness To Sight Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Nov 30, 2015

Jesus confronts the willful unbelief of the Pharisees after the miracle of the man who had been blind from birth. The aftermath conveys the journey from spiritual blindness to saving faith.

11 29 2015 A Journey from Blindness to Sight: John 9:13-41 Today we look at John 9:13-41, the follow-up to the miracle given to the man who was blind from birth, and we read: They brought him who formerly was blind to the Pharisees. 14 Now it was a Sabbath when Jesus made the clay and opened his ...read more

Scripture: John 9:13-41

Denomination: Baptist

Desperate Times Call For Desperate Measures Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Feb 3, 2017

When we’re confronted with desperate times, we can’t just do things the way we’ve always been doing them.

- Have you ever been really desperate about something? o Maybe you lost your job and didn’t have any way to pay your bills or didn’t have any place to go. o Maybe you lost your home or your insurance and you didn’t know what you were going to do. - I think the most helplessly ...read more

Scripture: Joel 1:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Correcting Your “i” Problem Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 30, 2014

After 22 years of being a believer knowing Jesus Christ, Paul was still a maturing Christian. He said, “I still have to deal with and confront sin.”

INTRODUCTION Beginning in verse 14 of Romans, chapter 7, I will talk to you about correcting your “I” problem. The big “I.” But before I start the message, I want to make an identification for you. I’ve been pastor here at Green Acres for a little over 7 ½ years and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: Baptist