Sermons on Contend Earnestly:

Getting Rid Of Bad Breath

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Oct 27, 2008

Continuing to look at 7 areas to give God control (7UP to God) to follow Jesus holistically, we turn to the social area: our relationships.

7UP: Getting Rid of Bad Breath Philippians 4:2-3 October 26. 2008 A little girl received a watch and some perfume for her birthday. She was so proud of them because they made her feel so grown up. All throughout the day, she pestered everyone to look at her watch or ask them if they wanted to know ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-3

Denomination: Church Of God

Lent 2019 - Jesus Under Attack Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Apr 6, 2019

Jesus, in His time on earth, was under attack in many ways by the Jewish leaders. He was argued with, defamed and crucified. Many in our society are attacking Jesus as well even from within some churches. Do we know enough about Jesus and His Word to recognize false teaching?

Lent 2019 – Attacking The Rock Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … 2 Timothy 4:3-4 “The time will come when men will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5, 1 Timothy 4:1-2, Matthew 15:2, Luke 6:2, Luke 13:31, John 8:48, Matthew 12:24, John 11:50, Jude 1:3-4, Genesis 3:1-5, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Matthew 4:4, Deuteronomy 8:3, 1 Corinthians 1:18, 2 Corinthians 5:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Becoming A More Spiritual Person

Contributed by Don Berry-Graham on Oct 23, 2006

Training in godilness is a effective way to deal with false teaching

Becoming a more spiritual person for many of us means nothing mroe than being more tolerant of others. Of letting others be who they are and we will be who we are. Pluralism is the new spirituality. Pluralists contend that no one religion can know the fullness of spiritual truth, and therefore ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:10

Denomination: Baptist

Positioned For Success - Exodus Part 17 Series

Contributed by Dan Carroll on Jul 28, 2011

A sermon about how God positions us for success in our physical and spiritual struggles.

INTRODUCTION • Exodus 15 God reveals Himself as a healer…Exodus 16 God reveals Himself as a provider, Exodus 17 reveals Him as our banner or standard. • They complained about water at the beginning of their journey and they were complaining about it 40 years later at the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Enemy's Lifestyle Series

Contributed by Terry Williams on Aug 26, 2013

A look at the characteristics of apostates.

Sermon #6 of 11 Jude: A Call to Defend The Enemies Lifestyle Jude 8-11 Passage 8 Yet in like manner these people also, relying on their dreams, defile the flesh, reject authority, and blaspheme the glorious ones. 9 But when the archangel Michael, contending with the devil, was disputing about ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Spong Vs Spong Part 6

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 6, 2020

What should Christians do with disruptive heretics in their midst?

God easily overcomes educated, intelligent, so-called wisdom that denies Him: “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise; the intelligence of the intelligent I will frustrate.” … Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world? (1 Corinthians 1:18-20 NIV) How powerful is our God? Who dares to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:158, Jeremiah 23:30-32, Numbers 15:30-31, 2 Timothy 3:1-5, James 5:19-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Winning Isn't Easy... But It's Still Winning! Series

Contributed by Michael Mays on Sep 11, 2021

Being Christians in this world isn't easy--Jesus told us so. And Satan's goal is to destroy us and his church. But Paul is going to unpack the promise from last week: "For me, to live is Christ; to die is gain."

I. Intro ??In his book Loving God, Charles Colson draws attention to an incident involving an Indiana judge named William Bontrager. Bontrager had to pass sentence on Fred Palmer, a decorated Vietnam veteran who was found guilty of burglary. The crime was caused partly by involvement with drugs ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27-30

The God Who Fights Invisible Battles Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 26, 2025

We serve a God who not only sees the invisible but fights our battles on that level. God is not only a warrior; He is the LORD of Hosts, the Commander of the armies of Heaven.

THE GOD WHO FIGHTS INVISIBLE BATTLES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Kings 6:16-17 Supporting Texts: Exodus 14:14, Psalm 91:1-8, Isaiah 54:17, Ephesians 6:12, Psalm 35:1-6 INTRODUCTION: Life is more than what meets the eye. There is a spiritual realm that governs much of what happens in the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:16-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Surprised By Prayer Series

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Oct 19, 2012

Even as I’m concerned about people who misunderstand the purpose of prayer, I’m also concerned about those who do understand, but who seem to pray with no expectation of God honoring prayers or acting on our behalf.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (In preparing this message as part of a sermon series on “Prayer” I have borrowed heavily, and adapted, from an outstanding sermon of the same title by Mike Hays of the Britton Christian ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pentecost: We Believ In The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 8, 2014

This is a lesson about the baptism of the Holy Spirit and why we believe.

WE BELIVE IN THE BAPTISM OF THE HOLY SPIRIT... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com 1. We believe and teach One eternal God existing in three parts: FATHER, SON AND HOLY SPIRIT. We believe the Baptism of the Holy Spirit with the initial physical evidence as speaking in tongues as the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Seeking God - Psalm 32:6 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jun 8, 2025

Have you been seeking God today? What does it even mean to seek God?

Psalm 32:6 Therefore let everyone who is godly pray to you while you may be found; surely when the flood of mighty waters rise, they shall not reach him. 7 You are my hiding place; you preserve me from trouble; you surround me with shouts of deliverance. Selah. Introduction From the time you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:6

Dealing With Sin In The Christians Life. Series

Contributed by James Mccullen on May 9, 2005

Does sin affect of bodies? Do we need to confess sin to others? It is my desire to preach the Bible during the entire sermon. Please note all points and sub-points are tied to the scripture. This sermon is expository in style, you will have to open,

DEALING WITH SIN IN THE CHRISTIANS LIFE. James 5:16-20 (NASB) (16) Therefore, confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another, so that you may be healed. The effective prayer of a righteous man can accomplish much. {17} Elijah was a man with a nature like ours, and he prayed ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16-20

Denomination: *other

The Ingredients For Believing God Pt 2 Series

Contributed by Mike Sanders on Sep 10, 2009

This sermon series helps the believer position themselves in place where God can manifest Himself

THE INGREDIENTS FOR BELIEVING GOD PT 2 You can have faith in your heart with doubt in your mind! Matt 17:20 (NIV) 20 …. if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say (KJV - you shall say) to this mountain, ’Move from here to there’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:14-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Stressed Or Blessed?" Series

Contributed by Kendall Hicks on Apr 25, 2016

This series is loosely based on a series by the same name offered by Life.Church. You can find their materials at open.church. There you will find videos, transcripts, outlines, and graphics.

A pet store delivery truck was making its way through town when the other travelers couldn’t help but notice the peculiar behavior of the truck’s driver. Every time the truck came to a red light or stop sign, the driver would jump out of the truck with a baseball bat in his grasp, run ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living In The Favor Of The Lord

Contributed by Laren Whaley on Feb 19, 2006

In order to live in the Favor of The Lord we must position ourselves in right relationship with Him in several areas of our lives. The Lord wants to favor those who diligently and fervently seek Him. Some of these important areas are:

Sunday, February 19, 2006 Living In The Favor of The Lord (Psa 5:12 NIV) For surely, O LORD, you bless the righteous; you surround them with your favor as with a shield. In order to live in the Favor of The Lord we must position ourselves in right relationship with Him in several areas of our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 5:12

Denomination: Church Of God