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Heart Trouble

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Jul 15, 2014

The Scripture teaches that persecution comes from every side to those who live like Jesus. Living for Jesus is radical. It is intrinsically counter-cultural. To walk like Jesus we walk against the flow of our culture.

Heart Trouble Mark 15:1-20 Jesus before Pilate 1 Early in the morning the chief priests with the elders and scribes and the whole Council, immediately held a consultation; and binding Jesus, they led Him away and delivered Him to Pilate. 2 Pilate questioned Him, “Are You the King of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-20

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Unleashing The Treasures Of The Midnight Series

Contributed by Aderemi Ojikutu on Mar 14, 2013

Just as treasures are not found on the streets, so is wealth not discovered on the cashier's counter in a bank. Just as a whale is not found in a pond, so are riches not found on a Eatery's table. Join me once again, in this exploratory serial to unmask t

'O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God!...' (Romans 11:33) 'So shall the knowledge of wisdom be unto thy soul: when thou hast found it, then there shall be a reward, and thy expectation shall not be cut off.'(Proverbs 24:14) Every search is always a product of a need. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Victorious In A Foreign Land (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 30, 2021

Regardless of who we are, or where we live, we all face seasons of comfort and ease countered by seasons of trials and difficulty. There is one constant in life regardless of the season we must face – the presence and help of the Lord.

Victorious in a Foreign Land (Part 1) Esther 9: 1-19 The emotional roller coaster for Esther, Mordecai, and the Jews within the kingdom of Persian continues. They have experienced a series of highs and lows. It seems as if they really didn’t have time to enjoy a victory before being confronted ...read more

Scripture: Esther 9:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

"Not All Gospel Seeds Sprout” Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Oct 26, 2022

In Athens the Big Issue was the Resurrection. They just couldn’t believe it. The Big issue in Ephesus was $, people were becoming Christians and stopped buying idols. The gospel is a radical message that runs counter to everything most people believe.

In Jesus Holy Name October 24, 2022 Text: Acts18:4,5,28;19:8-9 Redeemer Lutheran “Not All Gospel Seeds Sprout” Acts 17 records the missionary journey of Paul and Silas. They arrive in Thessalonica, Berea then finally Paul arrives in Athens. In Acts 18 ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

"the War Against The Desert Fox"

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jan 23, 2025

Quote: Patton: "in the counter attack in WWII Patton said: "Rommel, I read Your Book" Jesus is tempted and His tactics to defeat the temptations of Satan was to quote scripture. It is good advice for us.

In Jesus Holy Name January 26, 2025 Text: Luke 4:1-2 Epiphany III Redeemer “The War against the Desert Fox” At the beginning of WWII, the Germans pioneered a new form of mobile ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-10, Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Right On The Faith Family Series

Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Oct 30, 2003

What could happen if we built this church on Biblical principles even if they ran counter to good business management practices and philosophy? Is it possible that we might then be blessed by a higher philosophy if we built a church like Jesus wanted? I

This sermon was preached by Scotty L Killingsworth on Sunday morning November 2, 2003 to the Evergreen Church. The sermon is an installment in the Biblical Church Series from 1 Timothy The sermon title is: The Biblical Church is right on the Family Chapter 5 The church is a family of faith A ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Embracing God's Design For Husbands And Wives Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 1, 2015

In this sermon, we focus primarily on God's commands in Ephesians 5. I have leaned heavily on material from David Platt's book Counter Culture, chapter 6, and also three sermons from John Piper on marital roles.

Introduction: A. One day a little girl and a little boy were playing in the yard. 1. The girl asked the boy, “Hey Billy, do you want to play house?” 2. Little Billy said, “Sure! What role do you want me to play? Do you want me to be the husband, the son, or the brother?” ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

(A Cure For A Troubled Heart)

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on May 15, 2017

BECAUSE WHEN YOU HAVE A TROUBLED HEART –YOU CAN`T THINK STRAIGHT A TROUBLED HEART WILL KEEP YOU UP ALL NIGHT LONG AND YOU CAN BUY MEDICINE OVER THE COUNTER FOR EVERYTHING EXCEPT A TROUBLED HEART

John 14:1-3 (KJV) 1 Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. 2 In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

What The Road To Hell Is Paved With Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 2, 2019

In understanding and submitting to Jesus authority, Matthew 21:23-32 shows us: 1) The Confrontation (Matthew 21:23), 2) The Counter Question (Matthew 21:24–27), 3) The Characterization (Matthew 21:28–31a)

Matthew 21:23–32 23 And when he entered the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came up to him as he was teaching, and said, “By what authority are you doing these things, and who gave you this authority?” 24 Jesus answered them, “I also will ask you one question, and if you tell ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:23-32

Denomination: Other

Kingdom Keys - Acts Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 6, 2023

We are the church. Our Goal is to share the good news of Jesus as King, create diverse communities that live counter culturally utilizing the egalitarian view of Jesus to govern through the trusting the power and guidance of the Holy Spirit to move us forward.

So maybe you’ve heard it said, ‘read your bible’ so you tried and failed. Our hope as leaders is that all of us will pick up God’s word and come to understand the true nature of God. After all, the bible is God’s Word curated over centuries detailing His nature, His will, the meaning of life and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-30, Proverbs 13:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Deadly Sins? Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Mar 14, 2005

We’re to be counter-cultural in the way we fight against the social pressures of our world where the norm is to respond to hurt with anger and revenge, where lust is seen as normal, faithfulness as an option. Rather we’re to respond with the servant love

According to the Age this week, the seven deadly sins have been knocked for six. No longer do we worry about sloth, gluttony or lust. In fact most respondents to a recent survey carried out by the BBC said they rather enjoyed those particular vices. The trouble is, according to a professor of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-32

Denomination: Anglican

The Science Of Doubting

Contributed by Anoop Samuel on Jan 9, 2008

We seem to live in a society that is more confused than ever. Pick any discussion. You would have many arguments and counter arguments (Example: Intelligent Design vs. Evolution). The result is that people take the stance of “whatever”. What is the reason

Introduction We seem to live in a society that is more confused than ever. Pick any discussion. You would have many arguments and counter arguments (Example: Intelligent Design vs. Evolution). The result is that people take the stance of “whatever”. What is the reason for this situation? The ...read more

Scripture: John 1:39-40

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Seeking Magi (Pastor Dale) Series

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Dec 14, 2008

Why are God’s people often not living counter-culturally or don’t seem to clash with culture? Maybe the problem has something to do with being intellectually or scientifically stimulated about Jesus and the mysterious cosmic phenomenon rather than experie

I read a fascinating article last week that invited me to watch a breath-taking phenomenon that only occurs once every 44 years. It is the aligning of Jupiter and Venus with the Moon. Added to this amazing spectacle, viewed best with binoculars because the evening light would make it hard to see ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Salvation Army

Persistence Through Persecution Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 2, 2015

Jesus openly warns that the missionary aspect of the mission of His followers would be countered with serious & even deadly opposition. Yet Jesus also knew that danger & even threat of death could not defeat a soul set ablaze by His eternal love.

MATTHEW 10: 16-23 [THE MESSIAH REVEALED] PERSISTENCE THROUGH PERSECUTION [Acts 4:8-21] Previously the Twelve's mission had been depicted as being received in a relatively friendly manner. In this passage, the disciples were warned that many who rejected the Kingdom message would not leave it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:16-23

Denomination: Baptist

Called Into Righteousness Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 19, 2022

To counter false belief to show how someone is Called into Righteousness, it changes one’s understanding of their 1) Relationships (Romans 3:1-2), 2) Responsibility (Romans 3:3-4) and their 3) Righteousness (Romans 3:5-8)

Romans 3:1–8. Then what advantage has the Jew? Or what is the value of circumcision? 2 Much in every way. To begin with, the Jews were entrusted with the oracles of God. 3 What if some were unfaithful? Does their faithlessness nullify the faithfulness of God? 4 By no means! Let God be true though ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1-8

Denomination: Other