Sermons on Contend Earnestly:

As In The Days Of Noah

Contributed by John Oscar on Nov 16, 2021

Pastor John teaches on how Jesus predicted the kind of world that we live in today

As In the Days of Noah CCCAG 9-19-21 Scripture- Matt 24:36-44, Genesis 6, 7 Does anyone remember the old Billy Joel song called “We Didn’t Start the Fire?” It was one of the most famous music videos of all time. In the video, He lists several dozen historical events that have occurred in his ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus' Legacy Of Love (Sixth Sunday Of Easter May 5, 2024)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on May 4, 2024

Jesus' commandment to love one another was a legacy to Jesus' disciples then as much as it is also a legacy to Jesus' disciples today and in every generation.

JESUS' LEGACY OF LOVE Text: John 15: 9-17 John 15:9-17  I love you just as the Father loves me; remain in my love.  (10)  If you obey my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have obeyed my Father's commands and remain in his love.  (11)  "I have ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Paul Before The Sanhedrin Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 23, 2017

Paul is now a Prisoner, and we will follow his life as a prisoner. From this point on we find Paul defending himself and his ministry. He will appear before several rulers. Because the Jews are plotting his death, he will be taken down to Caesarea.

April 1, 2015 Acts of the Apostles By: Tom Lowe Lesson: IV.E.5: Paul Before the Sanhedrin (23:1-10) Acts 23:1-10 (KJV) 1And Paul, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Life Of Fairh Ii Series

Contributed by Billy Noel on Jul 7, 2007

The life of faith is a living reality, we are living testimonies of the grace and and favor of God as we live the life of faith

The Life of Faith Hebrews 11:6-7 6 And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him. 7 By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet seen, in holy fear built an ark to save his family. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6-7

Denomination: Christian Church

I Tried Lord

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 19, 2019

A study in the book of Nehemiah 13: 1 – 31

Nehemiah 13: 1 – 31 I tried Lord 13 On that day they read from the Book of Moses in the hearing of the people, and in it was found written that no Ammonite or Moabite should ever come into the assembly of God, 2 because they had not met the children of Israel with bread and water but hired Balaam ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 13:13

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Like Precious Faith

Contributed by Glen Lawhun on May 2, 2004

Because we have obtained like precious faith we have great and precious promises.

II Peter 1:1 a. …like precious faith… (without the shedding of the precious blood of Jesus there would be no precious faith) b. Jude 1:3 …contend for the faith… c. Rev. 12:17 …the dragon was in enraged…and went to make war with those who keep the commandment of God and have the testimony of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Road To Victory

Contributed by Charles Banks on Jul 19, 2006

This sermon attempts to analyze the road and journey that leads to Victory in JESUS!

“The Road To Victory!!!” I Corinthians 15:57 Victory is an ultimate destination that, unfortunately, has a starting point that is common to us all!!! Victim - a person subjected to oppression, deprivation, or suffering; someone tricked, duped, or subjected to hardship : someone badly used or taken ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:57

Denomination: Christian Church

Spoiling Satan's Kingdom

Contributed by David Johnston on Sep 24, 2006

Are we spending too much time holding the fort? I believe it’s time to take offensive measures for the advancement of God’s Kingdom and take back what the Devil has stolen from us.

Spoiling Satan’s Kindgom Luke 11: 14-20 Preach tonight about Spoiling Satan’s Kingdom 1 Kings 18:1 1 And it came to pass after many days, that the word of the LORD came to Elijah in the third year, saying, Go, shew thyself unto Ahab; and I will send rain upon the earth. This was a promise. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:14-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Prayer - The Power That Changes The World Series

Contributed by Peter Toy on Jul 5, 2013

Do you want to see the power of God at work in your life and in the lives of others? Do you want to be used by God to change the world? Then, pray.

Prayer – The Power That Changes the World – James 5:13-20 (Part 2) Sept. 16, 2012 Prayer is the power that changes the world. Sam Chadwick wrote, "The one concern of the devil is to keep Christians from praying. He fears nothing from prayer-less studies, prayer-less work, prayer-less ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

H.e.l.p.

Contributed by Andy Beech on Mar 2, 2006

For God to hear our prayers and forgive our sin then there are certain actions that need to met on our part.

H.E.L.P. Andy Beech Text: If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14 Introduction Help ‘When I was younger, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Methodist

The Gift Of Wisdom And Knowledge Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 29, 2021

We will almost always miss out on something that God has for us if we try to limit the Holy Spirit, and fail to stress His love for infinite variety.

When Abraham Lincoln was a young lawyer in Springfield, he was approached by a man of wealth, who wanted to hire him to collect a debt. It seems that the poor man who owed him the two dollars and fifty cents denied the debt and refused to pay. Lincoln did not like the job, but after much ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:8

It's My Turn Now

Contributed by Thomas Dibble on May 30, 2003

I want you to know that salvation only works when you know that nothing else can be done on your part. When we say God I can’t do it on my own I want you to take over in my life. Then He can bring about a lasting change in your life.

Kenny Beach took a row boat out into a creek in the salt water marsh behind his house. He was trying to recover some pieces that had broken of his dock. Because the creek was at low tide he had to leave his row boat at one point and venture out by foot. He didn’t get very far when he was ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Lord Baptizes With The Holy Spirit

Contributed by William Baeta on Jan 8, 2007

“John answered saying to all, ‘I indeed baptize you with water; but One mightier than I is coming, whose sandal strap I am not worthy to loose. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire’” Luke 3:16.

Today is the first Sunday in 2007 and what better way to begin it than with the Holy Spirit. We all need the Holy Spirit since we are spiritual beings and can only function when we are spiritually alive. Our spiritual life comes from the Holy Spirit and a person without the Holy Spirit is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:15-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Do Us Part?

Contributed by Tim Stutler on Mar 27, 2006

How are we to understand Jesus’ teaching on divorce?

Do Us Part? Matt 5:31-32 June, the month of weddings. 1. Background of Matt.: 2 pharasiacal schools argued about Deut. 24:1-4 (turn there now). Strict Shammaite and liberal Hillelite. Divorce on trivial matters was still rare in Jesus’ day compared to ours. There is no evidence of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Victory In The Church Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Jul 16, 2007

Paul uses a conflict in the church to teach us how to gain victory over trials by giving them to God. Joyfully remembering how God has relieved us of our trials in times past, we are to present our needs to God, and continually focus on things of God!

INTRODUCTION A. The SITUATION Epaphroditus, pastor of the Philippian Congregation, has given Paul a report that laid out a difference between two leaders (two women) of the church which has begun to cause dissension in the church. Hard to believe in a church isn’t it?! 1. What do you do when ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:2-9

Denomination: Baptist