Sermons on Counter Atttack:

Death Row

Contributed by James Tidwell on Aug 7, 2005

I would like to take a few minutes and talk to you on a subject I have entitled “Death Row.” There has been a lot of debate going on for years on the concept of the death penalty and the legality of putting someone to death for committing a violent act ca

By Rev. James Tidwell Key Text: Romans 5:12, 6:23; 5:12 “Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned.” 6:23 “For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Beware And Believe Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Aug 17, 2009

This message was intended to warn us about worldly wisdom and help us to rejoice and stand firm in Christ who makes us complete.

BEWARE AND BELIEVE Colossians 2:8-10 INTRODUCTION: A. Do you remember the reason Paul was writing this letter to the Colossians? 1. As the church grew, people from walks of life were coming to salvation and entering the church 2. With such a diversity in the church some saw the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Growing In God's Word

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Oct 16, 2016

The Bible is God's love story to us. Like the psalmist, we should hunger for God's word. As we choose to obey him and read his word, our desire to obey him over our temptations will grow.

Psalm 119:97-104 Growing in God’s Word What book is the best-selling and most widely distributed book of all time? What was the first book that Johannes Gutenberg chose to mass produce with his movable type printing press in the year 1450? What book has had parts translated into more than ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:97-104, 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

12 Ordinary Men - Phillip Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Dec 6, 2012

This is a study of Phillip based on 12 Ordinary Men. It has a lot of added notes and scripture.

Note: This is a study from the book 12 Ordinary Men by John McArthur an excellent book. There is also a fill in the blank outline from Adult Bible Fellowships of First Baptist Church Orion that I have posted in the series. This is not original but worth posting for study. Twelve Ordinary Men ...read more

Scripture: John 6:7

Denomination: Church Of God

Meeting The Challenge

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 28, 2009

To be a Missional Church means we must "understand the times" and "know what to do."

Meeting the Challenge 1 Chronicles 12:23-40 (32) * Consider the word,”challenge” with me. What comes to your mind when you hear this word? Does it “challenge you” a little? Candidly, I had only to look in one dictionary and discovered this word had almost 2 dozen meanings and can be used as 3 or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 12:23-40

Denomination: Baptist

"Out With Your Eye!" Series

Contributed by Kendall Hicks on Apr 6, 2016

I do not write out complete manuscript. This is a sermon brief/outline that I hope will help in your study and preparation. The main point: Take radical action against sin.

We are in a series of messages that we are calling “Say What?!... Some Head-Scratching Statements of Jesus.” One reason Jesus’ teachings has caused people both then and now to scratch their heads in amazement, wonder, or bewilderment is because His teachings revealed KINGDOM ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:42-50

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Isaiah 29 Back From The Brink Series

Contributed by Chuck Musselwhite on Feb 29, 2016

Exposition of Isaiah 29

Isaiah 29 Back from the Brink Beware of Tripping vs. 1-8 Beware of Blindspots vs. 9-16 Restored to Blessings vs. 17-24 Intro: In 1991 Jimmy Conors was playing his final US Open He was 39 years old and way past his prime It didn’t start out well with him almost losing his opening match to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 29:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Hero's Secret Strength Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jan 9, 2012

Every super hero has a secret strenth and a hidden vulnerability. Jesus, the only real superhero, has a strength to help guide Him in every situation and a vulnerability that each of us should possess.

Every superhero has a secret to their great strength, and a hidden something that some might call a vulnerability. For the Green Lantern it was the special ring he wore that gave him the ability to form things out of nothing; for Superman, Kryptonite was the only thing that stopped his superhuman ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:35-45

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

April Fool?

Contributed by Peter Fisher on Apr 2, 2018

Is the resurrection foolishness? or are those who ignore it the real fools?

Preached 1 Apr 2018 at Christ Church, Billericay April Fool As it April fools day, I thought we’d take a look at one of the most famous April Fools ever. [Show Video] - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tVo_wkxH9dU That was shown in 1957, I don’t remember it, as I was not yet a year old when it ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Anglican

"what Kind Of Shepherd Is The Lord?"

Contributed by David Nolte on Aug 12, 2022

People, unfortunately, are sheep, but the Lord, fortunately, is the Good Shepherd.

WHAT KIND OF SHEPHERD IS THE LORD? PSALM 23 Upon whom do you depend? How do you know you can depend upon them? Who depends upon you? How can they be sure you’re dependable? It takes strong relationships to know. We depend upon our parents, our spouse, our children, our siblings, our friends, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Works The Night Shift

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 21, 2024

In the middle of the night, when we can’t figure out what to do, we need to remember that God works the night shift. He’s up all night anyway, why not cast our cares on Him?

GOD WORKS THE NIGHT SHIFT Ps. 121:3-4 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: MISSING THE POINT 1. A honeymooning couple was passing through Louisiana. 2. As they approached Lafayette, they started arguing about the pronunciation of the town’s name. They argued back and forth until they reached town, where ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:3-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Diamonds In The Rough

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jun 3, 2021

We will explore how we are "diamonds in the rough". The biggest takeaway from today's message is that when we fully rely on God, He can turn our struggles from hurdles and obstacles into stepping stones.

DIAMONDS IN THE ROUGH 1 Timothy 4:10-12  For to this end we toil and struggle, because we have our hope set on the living God, who is the Savior of all people, especially of those who believe.  (11)  These are the things you must insist on and teach.  (12)  Let no one ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:10-12

Denomination: United Methodist

The Question Of Authority Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 16, 2021

Jesus’ cleansing of the temple intensifies the conflict. Luke uses a series of dialogues to convey the controversy between Jesus and the Jewish leaders. Jesus’ authority is of paramount importance, and His work as teacher and prophet requires validation.

LUKE 20: 1-8 [JESUS’ LAST WEEK SERIES] THE QUESTION OF AUTHORITY In this last week of Jesus’ earthly life section Luke uses a series of dialogues to convey the controversy between Jesus and the Jewish leaders. The outcome of Jesus’ cleansing of the temple is that the religious leaders again ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Dangers Of Letting Culture Affect How We Read The Bible Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Mar 3, 2019

Should we allow culture dictate how we interpret God's Word? While most Christians would resoundingly say NO, culture often dictates what and how we read the Bible.

God’s Word is Truth! Psalms 119:1-8 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Blessed are those who believe so strongly in God’s word being true that they are not only willing to meditate day and night on His statues but are also willing to become living sacrifices by walking ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:1-8, 2 Timothy 4:3-4, Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

Rebellion Leads To Rejection

Contributed by Darell Houseton on Nov 6, 2020

Saul controlled his fate. He could have stayed on course and followed the Instruction given him by God through Samuel, but instead he gave us an example of the RESULTS OF REBELLION, and REBELLED against the Lord’s command.

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:24-28New International Version (NIV) 24 Then Saul said to Samuel, “I have sinned. I violated the Lord’s command and your instructions. I was afraid of the men and so I gave in to them. 25 Now I beg you, forgive my sin and come back with me, so that I may worship the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:24-28