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Debate PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 16, 2023

To emphasize God's sovereignty, the cunning of the Pharisees, and our responsibility to honor God in all we do.

Good morning, beloved congregation. Today, we delve into the fascinating passage of Matthew 22:15-22. This scripture is one where Jesus brilliantly fends off the cunning attempts of the Pharisees to trap Him. It's a passage that speaks volumes regarding God's Sovereignty, the debate of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Topics: God's Image

A Clean Mirror Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Jun 7, 2001

If we are to imitate Christ as Paul asks us to in 5:1, we must keep our lives clean by allowing nothing to dirty the mirror that is our life so we may reflect Christ clearly.

Paul tells these people to follow (5:1), or mimic, God as they demonstrate a worthy walk (4:1) that should be part of every Christian’s lifestyle. We must mirror God’s ideals in daily living. Controlling My Wants (2-3) Is my attitude one of giving, or taking (2) ? Is what consumes me open or ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Twelve Can Do's For Life's Can't Do Attitudes

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 5, 2004

Paul buoys himself and the Phillipians with a promise from God that encompasses twelve can do’s that are antidotes for the poison of "can’t do attitudes":

Twelve Can Do’s for Life’s Can’t Do Attitudes (Phil 4:13) "I can do everything you ask me to do with the help of Christ who gives me the strength and power." (Phil. 4:13 - Living Bible) "I have strength for all things in Christ who empowers me. I am ready for anything and equal to anything ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Waiting For The Second Marshmallow

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Aug 12, 2004

Temptation is inevitable, but sin is not. We can learn to resist temptation and delay gratification.

Waiting for the Second Marshmallow TCF Sermon June 27, 2004 Opening illustration with marshmallows: invite three or four from congregation who really like marshmallows - give each one a marshmallow. Ask them to hold it, wait until I’ve walked all the way around the auditorium. If they can ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:11-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Spirit Of Life In Christ Jesus Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 2, 2010

Romans Chapter 8 is designed to unlock the mystery and addresses the subject of the Spirit of Life in Christ Jesus and the difference Christ makes. Jesus Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit completely changes the life of every believer. Believers

The Spirit of Life in Christ Jesus Romans 8:1-2, 11 “There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death.….But if ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Lies We Believe About Our Feelings Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Apr 17, 2008

A look at how our emotions can feed us false information.

Lies We Believe about our Feelings FATHERS’ DAY HISTORY Sonora Dodd, of Washington, first had the idea of a "father’s day." She thought of the idea for Father’s Day while listening to a Mother’s Day sermon in 1909. Sonora wanted a special day to honor her father, William Smart. Smart, who was a ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:9

Denomination: Baptist

Mothers Are Made, Not Born

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 10, 2008

Young women need godly mentors in order to fulfil the will of God concerning their essential role in society. Our prayer is for God to work among us to enlist older women as godly mentors to train young women how to be godly mothers and wives.

TITUS 2:3-5 MOTHERS ARE MADE, NOT BORN “Older women likewise are to be reverent in behaviour, not slanderers or slaves to much wine. They are to teach what is good, and so train the young women to love their husbands and children, to be self-controlled, pure, working at home, kind, and submissive ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Filled With The Spirit Series

Contributed by Ken Ritz on Mar 1, 2016

Part 2 of the series Supernatural

Filled with the Spirit I love the story Tony Evans tells about a man who went to buy a refrigerator he bought the most incredible refrigerator you could imagine it had all the bells and whistles, and then some, it’s the top of the line. The store delivers the new refrigerator to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lord, Give Me Patience, But Please Give It To Me Quickly! Series

Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Jan 12, 2011

A message on developing patience.

OPEN: Today we are going to be talking about patience. That's what brother Jim wants to address as he is talking to his flock in the church at Jerusalem. This is one of those virtues that doesn't come easily to any of us. Everything about our life seems to be designed to test our patience, ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Perils Of Procrastination Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 7, 2022

To decide to delay is to decide to deny.

When I was around 10 years old, my grandma gave me a bunch of unused stamps and told me to hang on to them because they’d be worth a lot of money in the future. For the past 50 years I’ve known I had them in a file but never got around to checking on their value. Thinking this would make for a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian War Perspective

Contributed by Joe Bedy on Apr 11, 2003

The sermon examines the Peace the Prince brings in light of the War with Iraq.

Is the Prince of Peace against war? Jesus said, according to John 14:27, “ Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” What does this word peace mean? Does it mean what the war protestors say, ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Overcome The Little Foxes That Subtly Destroy What Is Good - Song Of

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 16, 2002

How to Overcome the Little Foxes That Subtly Destroy What is Good - Song of Songs 2:15

How to Overcome the Little Foxes That Subtly Destroy What is Good - Song of Songs 2:15 "Catch for us the foxes, the little foxes that ruin the vineyards our vineyards that are in bloom." (S.O.S. 2:15) Illustration:End of the Road for Fox That Attacked Baby Mon Jul 15,11:14 AM ET LONDON ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 2:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Choose Love Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on May 21, 2002

This is the third in a series on Ephesians 5 & 6. I am indebted to Russell Brownworth who wrote the sermon entitled "Five Kinds of Love That Build the Home". You can find it on Sermon Central.

Choose Love This is not going to be your traditional message on Husbands and wives. You know the messages you have heard before: “Men, Love Your Wives Sermon” and “Women, Respect Your Husbands Sermon” Why? Well, Not everyone is married for one thing. All of us do have relationships with ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Gnats And Other Annoyances

Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Feb 7, 2002

So often little things become important and important things seem to be left unseen.

Matt. 23:24 - 24“Blind guides, who strain out a gnat and swallow a camel! During the summer of 1970, a certain individual worked for a road construction company that was rebuilding U.S. highway 90 along the Mississippi gulf coast. This, follow- ing the devastation of hurricane Camille the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Holiness On Trial

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Mar 10, 2005

The Holy God faces an unjust trial that purchases our justification! Jesus is the Lamb of God.

Holiness on trial. Lk22:66-23:25. NWCC 13 March 2005 The Call to Worship had just been pronounced starting Easter Sunday Morning service in an East Texas church. The choir started its processional, singing "Up from the Grave He Arose" as they marched in perfect step down the centre aisle to the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist