Sermons on Corrupting:

Whatever You Ask Of Me, I Shall Give You, Even Half My Kingdom!

Contributed by Simon Rundell on Jul 7, 2001

Rash promises compared with the promise of Christ

Address for Evensong & Benediction, 8th July 2001 Given at Holy Spirit, Southsea, Diocese of Portsmouth Text: Mark 6:7-29 In the name of God, the +Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. Of course I love you. The Cheque’s in the Post. This won’t hurt a bit. It wasn’t my fault; and now: "Whatever ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Beware Of False Doctrines!

Contributed by Norman Mc Leod on Aug 7, 2001

A bible study on Matthew 16:5-12.

BEWARE OF FALSE DOCTRINES! by Norman Mc Leod Introduction: Our text for today is from the gospel of Matthew 16:5-12. What I would like to do here, is to describe the characters ( Pharisees and Sadducees) that Jesus is referring to when teaching is disciples and the meaning of the word leaven. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:5-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Simplicity In Christ

Contributed by William Young on Sep 10, 2001

"He that giveth, let him do it with Simplicity" Rom 12:8 (kjv)

SIMPLICITY IN CHRIST Rom 12:8 he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity 2 Cor 1:12 For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have had our conversation in the world, and more ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:12, 2 Corinthians 11:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Footholds

Contributed by Danny Thomas on Oct 9, 2001

The progression of satanic footholds.

Footholds Ephesians 4:25-32 Ephesians 4:25-32 25 Therefore, putting away lying, "Let each one of you speak truth with his neighbor," for we are members of one another. 26 "Be angry, and do not sin": do not let the sun go down on your wrath, 27 nor give place to the devil. 28 Let him who stole ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Overcome Slavery To Sin

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Too many people are in bondage to their negative thinking, irrational assumptions and sinful tendencies.

Many people start well but finish poorly. In Judges 2:11-23 we see how Israel began well but gave into a cycle of sin and slavery. The pattern is repeated seven times in the book of Judges over a 350 year period. This cycle of slavery to sin points out the truth of Galatians 6:6 which says, "Be not ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why God's Impartiality Is So Important?

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

(Romans 2:11) 1.

(Romans 2:11) 1. Have you ever wondered what would happen to us if God were not impartial? We live in a day when special interests are constantly seeking preferential treatment for a particular group and individual. Many people around the world suffer because of biased treatment given to some on ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Backsliding, The Cause And The Cure.

Contributed by Robert Grey on Oct 31, 2000

The problem of backsliding defined and a possible cure is offered.

Backsliding, the cause and the cure. this material is also available at http://www.bangkok.com/mypage/lindner/backsliding.htm Backsliding is a term that is used from the pulpit on many occasions. Yet it is rarely found in the Bible. And yet, so much can be learned about this condition and what ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 3:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Barefoot & Pregnant

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Nov 24, 2000

Discover what can happen when you come before God transparent searching for intimacy with Him!

I. The Power of His Presence A. Text: Exodus 3:1-5 II. The Attempt to Annihilate A. Exodus 1:6-10, 15-22 B. This attempt to annihilate a coming deliverer was a shadow and type of an attempt to destroy another deliverer, which was to come. (Matthew 2:16-18) C. Satan realizes what is to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-5

What Does It Mean To Be Born Again?

Contributed by Clint Carr on Dec 9, 2000

4 keys to being born again.

I. Read John 3:1-7 II. N. Was a Pharisee a. they were Jews who were fanatics about the observance of rites and ceremonies. He was smart, rich, respected, a ruler, and very religious. b. N. was still lost (just because your religious doesn’t mean your going to Heaven. Just because you may have ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Four Horns And Four Craftsmen

Contributed by Jeff Simms on May 21, 2003

To show how God is at work in history to accomplish His Sovereign will and plan

Zechariah 1:18-21 Four Horns and Four Craftsman Purpose Statement: To show that God is at work throughout history to do His Sovereign will and plans. Background: Zechariah immediately sees this second vision. He sees four horns. Horns represent Gentile powers. Usually this is seen as the ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 1:18-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Delight Of The Lord

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Mar 24, 2006

The delight the Lord has in those who really trust Him, and the resulting blessing.

THE DELIGHT OF THE LORD Psalm 147:11 - 15 11 The LORD delights in those who fear him, who put their hope in his unfailing love. 12 Extol the LORD, O Jerusalem; praise your God, O Zion, 13 for he strengthens the bars of your gates and blesses your people within you. 14 He grants peace to your ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 147:11-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Some Things The Devil Doesn't Want You To Know

Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Jan 17, 2006

Paul the author of Ephesians list areas in which Satan operates...

Some Things the Devil Does Not Want You to Know by Gerald Van Horn Ephesians 6:11- 12 “Put on the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the Devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against rulers of the darkness ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Romans Chapter 3 Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Feb 14, 2007

Outline of the Study of Romans

Romans 3 Paul presents six questions and answers them for his readers. I. FIRST QUESTION AND ANSWER (3:1-2) A. Question (3:1): What are the advanges of being a Jew or of being circumcised? B. Answer (3:2): The most important advantage is that Israel has been entrusted with the Word of God. II. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1-31, Romans 3:19-25

Denomination: Baptist

Calling Things As They Are Series

Contributed by Paul Shafit on Jul 27, 2009

Problems may be encountered when the truth is told

People often tell what we call white lies because everyone wants to be liked and accepted. Most people are afraid that if they point out the shortcomings of others to them, they’ll see them as enemies and not friends. Constructive criticism can be very helpful to people who have a desire to better ...read more

Scripture: John 2:12-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hell Has A Big Mouth

Contributed by Brian Buriff on May 2, 2007

Hell has enlarged itself. Poor original planning or simply overwelming volume of sin? However the wider Hell opens its mouth, the more wider Victory opens its mouth. Eventually death, the grave and hell will be swallowed up in Victory.

I. THIS IS AN INTRIGUING VERSE A. Other Versions: Isa 5:14 “Therefore the grave enlarges its appetite and opens its mouth without limit” -NIV Isa 5:14 “So the place of the dead wants more and more people, and it opens wide its mouth”. – New Century Version B. Sheol = she’owl ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 5:14, Isaiah 5:14-30, Nehemiah 5:14

Denomination: Church Of God