Sermons on Corrective Lenses:

Discipline Or Warfare, Which?

Contributed by George Bannister on Oct 10, 2002

Helps the believer to determine whether he is experiencing God’s discipline or Spiritual Warfare.

TEXTS: Hebrews 12:5-11; Ephesians 6:10-17 ESS: The believer must learn to discern the difference between Spiritual Warfare and God’s Discipline. OSS: To help the believer to determine if he is under God’s discipline or Spiritual warfare. PQ: How do I determine if I am undergoing Spiritual Warfare ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:5-11, Ephesians 6:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

4 Steps

Contributed by Millie Pisano on Apr 14, 2004

As Christians we need to show God’s power and how we are set apart” Do you show yourself as a child of God? Do you walk in His full anointing when you are outside of the church building?

1. The Request Main Scripture Reference 2. The Promise Joshua 5 & 1kings 17:13,15,16 3. The Obedience 4. The Blessing Starting with Joshua 5 verse 1 we read....... So it was, when all the kings of the Amorites who were on the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:2-5, 1 Kings 17:13-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Strengh Is Built Through Knowledge

Contributed by Lisa Foy on Nov 6, 2005

Through Jesus Christ our savior, the knowledge and wisdom of God is ours for the asking.

We as Christians have come to a comfortableness with God. We treat him as casual, which causes us to bear hardship we shouldn’t endure. Only because we fail to be as strong as God expects us to be. We hate correction. We turn our nose up at the correction of God through his prophets and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 111:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Functions Of The Prophetic

Contributed by Arnold N. J. Gajramsingh Jr on Mar 26, 2011

Is the Prophetic really of God? find out what the Bible has to say about this.

1 Thessalonians 5:20, ‘Do not spurn the gifts and utterances of the prophets [do not depreciate prophetic revelations nor despise inspired instruction or exhortation or warning].’ AMP When we think of the prophetic, there are various ideas as to what its nature, purpose and execution. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"but You" Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 28, 2022

2 Timothy 3:10-17 shows us how to serve God.

Introduction According to John MacArthur, “Paul had three overriding priorities in his life: to know Christ, to defend Christ’s truth (Scripture), and to minister in Christ’s name.” In Paul’s two letters to Timothy, defending Christ’s truth was dominant. In our study last time in 2 Timothy ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:10-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What A Mighty Good Man

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Jun 18, 2005

The world in which we live has devalued the role of the dad but we in God’s view of the family the Dad is the most inportiant role.

What a Man, What A Mighty Good Man Mark 5:1-19 Today is father’s day; a day that we set aside to honor those men who played a very important role in our lives. But on Father’s Day I want to ask you a question, who in their right mind would want to be a man? If you were to look at the way we as a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Tragedy Of Spongebob Squarepants

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Jul 29, 2010

With ALL the false teachings going on today, this sermon shows Paul's warning and application to defend ourselves

The Tragedy of SpongeBob Squarepants (All my sermons use illustrations from sermoncentral.com and all scripture is niv unless otherwise noted) When I was a young child I can remember coming in from trick-or-treat on Halloween night and hearing Orson Welles “War of the Worlds” and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Proverbs 14 Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Jan 16, 2024

Proverbs 14

Proverbs 14 14:1 – The wise woman builds her house, but the foolish pulls it down with her hands: i. Consider your ways – consider what you are doing (actions) and where you are going (direction). Think about it – even Jesus said count the cost 14:2 – He who walks in his uprightness fears the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seven Ingredients In Parenting

Contributed by Joel Santos on Oct 2, 2004

There are seven ingredients that our kid’s need in growing up. These are the seven things that God does to you and me as our heavenly Father.

There are seven things that our kid’s need in growing up. These are the seven things that God does to you and me as our heavenly Father. The Bible says that our kids need is: I Compassion (1 John 4:7) -"Practive loving each other, for love comes from God." Children understand love in three ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What The Word Of God Is Good For

Contributed by John White on May 11, 2017

The Word of God is absolutely unique. In the history and literature of man there is no other book or writing that even begins to compare with the influence, persuasion, and power of the Word of God.

What The Word Of God Is Good For (II Timothy 3:16-17) The Word of God is absolutely unique. In the history and literature of man there is no other book or writing that even begins to compare with the influence, persuasion, and power of the Word of God. The derivation of the Word Bible clearly ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Right Use Of Tongues Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 14, 2024

What is the primary purpose of tongues? What limitations does Paul place on the exercise of tongues in the general assembly? Did Paul desire believers to speak in tongues (1 Cor. 14: 5, 18, 39)?

Intro The gifts of the Spirit are an essential part of God’s plan for His Church. When the Church is operating in the power of the Spirit, lives are transformed, and cultures are turned toward godliness. When the Church tries to do its work through human ingenuity and carnal resources, we lose ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:1-40, 1 Corinthians 12:1-31, Acts 10:46

Denomination: Charismatic

Nailing Down Patience Series

Contributed by Ken Alford on Nov 8, 2001

Patience remembers the ownership of God on the project at hand, and digs deep to please the Lord in whatever is undertaken for Him. If it is His work, it has His results and His guarantee, but it requires our faithful patience to continue when logic, conv

September 17, 2000 -- AM NAILING DOWN PATIENCE (Habakkuk 2: 1-3). INTRODUCTION: (1) In the book of Habakkuk we are looking at seven stakes of stability. We are nailing down the loose ends at Family Baptist Fellowship. Last week we placed the stake of holiness as it related to understanding the ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Studying The Bible

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Apr 20, 2017

Many pick up the Bible and read a passage regularly; but how many really study the Word?

How to study the Bible 2 Timothy 3:10-17 (NIV) How often do you read the bible? . . . . How do you read the Bible? – • Out of duty? • Just read the passage and close the book? • Only when you need to because you just don’t find it that interesting? And what about more than read – you ever ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:10-17

God's Word

Contributed by Dave Nichols on Aug 19, 2024

My dad was one of those guys that never got rid of clothes. He would keep things that moths no longer desired.

My dad was one of those guys that never got rid of clothes. He would keep things that moths no longer desired. And truth be told I have a few things of his to this day. Somewhere I even have a few of his old ties that are so wide you could use them for a sail on a sailboat. He was one of those ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:8, 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Sola Scriptura – The Authority Of God's Word Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 20, 2024

Sola Scriptura means "Scripture alone." This doctrine declares that the Bible is the ultimate authority for faith and practice. It’s a call to return to the sufficiency of God’s Word, the truth that Scripture alone is the final authority for every believer.

Sola Scriptura – The Authority of God's Word Introduction Today, we are exploring one of the foundational principles of the Christian faith: Sola Scriptura, which means "Scripture alone." This doctrine declares that the Bible is the ultimate authority for faith and practice. It’s a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16, 2 Peter 1:21, Romans 3:2, John 14:26, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Matthew 4:4, Matthew 19:4-5, John 10:35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal