Sermons on Conquering Enemies:

Facing Our Obstacles Series

Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Dec 15, 2005

A casual reading of Joshua might well be viewed as a military conquest. There is another meaning...

Facing Our Obstacles by Gerald Van Horn The Victory Side of Life #1 of a series Joshua 1:2-9 A casual reading of Joshua might well be viewed as a military conquest. We feel that there is also another meaning, as we will discover in this message. So many illustrate the crossing of Jordan as ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:2-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Yes, God Still Is In Control

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 30, 2002

Sometimes in our lives we feel that God is not there for us. However, despite what we might think God is always in control

Habakkuk Yes, God still in control Introduction Attention Grabber: The commercial with the guy running a marathon and “Bonking” In many regards our faith is like that. We get so far stumbling around and we do not feel like God is listening. Background 1. The world was not looking good. 2. It ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-10

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Doing Community

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: We create community when we restrict our freedom for the sake of others.

Thesis: We create community when we restrict our freedom for the sake of others. Intro.: 1. "I WANT TO DO WHAT I WANT TO, WHEN I WANT TO, AND I DON'T WANT ANYONE TELLING ME WHAT TO DO!" a. Sound familiar? b. Words of someone (demanding their rights / expressing their personal freedom). c. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Lessons From Peter's Life: Lesson 3: Peter Confesses Jesus Is God

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 4, 2008

This week we continue our series with an examination of Peter’s Confession, Role, and Rebuke.

Pastor’s Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Lessons From Peter’s Life Dr. Elmer L. Towns Lesson 3: Peter confesses Jesus is God February 3, 2008 A. INTRODUCTION 1. “When Jesus came into the region of Caesarea Philippi, He asked His disciples, saying, ‘Who do men ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is Your Heart In Relation To The Future Series

Contributed by Paddy Venner on Apr 28, 2009

See through the ’now’ to where you are headed. the ’now’ is the vehicle to your destiny. Stop looking at things and start looking through them.

• Brian Houston once said “Christianity is not just about having enough food for your table; it is about having enough food to put on the tables of others” • And he goes on to say that that does not mean literally feeding everyone, but having enough in reserve – time, emotional support, finances, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

What You Lose If You Neglect

Contributed by Craig Benner on Sep 19, 2007

Anything that you own of value must be cared for. That is called maintenance. We are commanded to take care of our salvation. If not, there are at least 5 precious things we could lose.

What you lose. Salvation is free, but the maintenance is what will cost you. Anything of value needs to be cared for, if it is to keep or gain value. God is more than willing to help us, but we have to do our part. Hebrews 2:1-3 1 ¶ Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Abundance

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 5, 2011

ur God is a God of abundance. Here Jesus is using a metaphor of Himself being a shepherd over sheep. Moreover, the sheep that listen, follow and stay in His presence will always have pasture. (Abundance) Here Jesus is speaking about a good shepherd in con

Abundance John 10: 9-11 I am the door. If anyone enters by Me, he will be saved, and will go in and out and find pasture. 10 The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly. 11 ...read more

Scripture: John 10:9-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Six Marks Of Leadership: Mark 1- "The Leader Shows Concern For God’s Work" Series

Contributed by Tim White on May 7, 2011

The first of six marks of leadership is his concern for God’s work as seen in Nehemiah 1:1-4.

Mark Dever promotes Four Aspects of Leadership in Nine Marks of a Healthy Church with the acrostic BOSS. B=Boss. The leader “reproves, rebukes, and exhorts with all longsuffering and doctrine.” There is a delicate balance in local churches between pastoral authority (Hebrews 13) and ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Learning Victory From Joshua

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 17, 2012

The church is God's home

Series: Learning Victory From Joshua Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 13: Joshua: An Example to Follow October 14, 2012 A. QUALITIES OF JOSHUA 1. Lived beyond his limitation. Began as a slave, but died a freeman. “Joshua . . . the servant of the LORD, died, being one hundred ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 18:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The End Is Near (Or Is It?)

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Sep 6, 2019

there is only one thing that is eternal - God's love

(Luke 14:26) The Gospel we heard today is one of the numerous ‘apocalyptic’ verses foretelling the destruction and end of the world. Not a pleasant thing to have to preach about. . . . and not something that the average Episcopal Church lists among its favorite readings. We start out hearing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:18, Luke 14:26

Denomination: Episcopal

Temptation

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Sep 26, 2019

Temptation is something we all experience. This writeup will help us examine the meaning and source of temptation. Also, scriptural ways of overcoming it will be provided. May we not fall into temptation in Jesus name.

Temptation is what got us to where we are today in the world - as the first man and woman succumbed to it in the garden of Eden (Genesis 3:1-19). We thank God however, for providing us a way of overcoming. THe way is Jesus Christ. Halleluyah! Do you find yourself struggling with various forms of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:11, 1 Corinthians 10:13, James 1:14-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Easter: Where Is The Joy?

Contributed by Pastor Randall Timblin on Apr 6, 2019

This the season for JOY. Although what they did to my Lord was horrific, He outlasted them and brought much JOY to those who would believe in Him. And the JOY continues. HAPPY EASTER!

SCRIPTURE Luke 22:1-7 Luke 22:14-22 Luke 22:31-34 INTRODUCTION Today's Sermon is titled EASTER- Is there JOY? You may have noticed that I did not read all of the verses. It was my attempt to shorten the sermon so that everyone can arrive at home before midnight. This is not all of what ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:14-22, Luke 22:31-34, Matthew 26:53, Matthew 20:18-19, Matthew 27:11, Matthew 27:22-44, John 12:31-33, 1 Peter 3:19, Hebrews 2:14, 1 Corinthians 15:24, Matthew 28:1-10, John 14:1-7, Luke 22:1-7, Matthew 8:29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: *other

Crucifixion According To Mark

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on May 9, 2015

Mark writing to the Roman Christian wanted to pass the word, Jesus is alive!

Crucifixion According To Mark Mark 15:16-39 Matthew wrote to the Jews John wrote to the who so ever Luck Wrote to the Gentiles Marks appears to be writing to the Romans. The Gospel is for everybody. As Mark writes to the Romans and we see the crucifixion we will see something unique to Marks ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:16-39

Denomination: Baptist

Human Family, Divine Family Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 21, 2013

History teaches us that God's loving kindness comes from His essence--His Trinitarian family--and to that we must attract the whole human family.

Trinity Sunday 2013 Just one week ago, our Archbishop Gustavo announced plans for our Catholic community here in South Texas. It is fitting that on this Trinity Sunday, when we celebrate the core mystery of our religion, we contemplate the third core value, “unity.” The text reads: ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:4-9

Denomination: Catholic

Habakkuk Part 2 Series

Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Apr 26, 2012

Even though God may use evil people to do His work, their deeds will not go unpunished.

Habakkuk Part 2 I. RECAP A. The Man 1. Not much documented facts concerning Habakkuk. B. The Times 1. 612-606 BC a. Nineveh has fallen. b. Assyria is on the decline. c. God is raising up the Chaldeans. 2. No real dominant world power; none on the horizon. Babylon was a ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ