Sermons on Dangers Of Success:

Essentials Of Faith Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 31, 2008

Faith is daring the soul to go beyond what the eyes can see. We should not put our trust in any other person or thing but in Christ [God] alone. They are all mortal but God alone is immortal. Our faith grows and is build through prayer, fasting and hear

Opening illustration: During the 2nd week of our being at Valley we encountered a situation where we had to exercise our faith to the extreme. [Dealing with an incident of a person who was possessed.] Let us look into a passage where we see the disciples lack of faith and being exhorted by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:14-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Sword Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 1, 2008

63rd in a series from Ephesians. The sword of the Spirit requires using specific Scriptures in specific circumstances.

There certainly shouldn’t be any doubt by now that those of us who are followers of Jesus Christ are in a serious and difficult battle with the evil one. But if any of you discount the seriousness of that battle, the sixth and final piece of the armor of God should dispel any such doubts. Although ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:17

Denomination: Baptist

You Can't Ignore God For Long Series

Contributed by Andy Flowers on Sep 11, 2008

Series in Jonah

Text: Jonah 1 Title: You Can’t Ignore God For Long Jonah 1:1 The word of the LORD came to Jonah the son of Amittai saying, 2 "Arise, go to Nineveh the great city and cry against it, for their wickedness has come up before Me." 3 But Jonah rose up to flee to Tarshish from the presence of the ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is God In All This?

Contributed by Carl Greene on Sep 11, 2008

Sermon for a suicide... a 49 year old man. Using Psalm 22: vs 1-5, 9-11, 27-31 and 1Corinthians 15: 35-38, 42-44, 50-58

Invocation Gently sustain us, O Lord, through this day of sorrow and loss. In our time together, may we honor (NAME) . May we sense your Spirit with us. May your Spirit bring to our hearts your merciful and compassionate comfort. Amen. Welcome On behalf of the (NAME) family, thank each of you for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-31

Denomination: Methodist

God's Grace Amidst Life's Pain

Contributed by Sonny Thomas, Sr. on Aug 15, 2009

We find that the trials and the sufferings of life refine and prepare us to take flight for the glory of God.

[Announce Text] Please take your Bibles and turn with me to II Corinthians chapter twelve. I would like to thank each and every one for all of the calls, cards, emails, flowers, and, most of all, prayers surrounding the event of my brother’s death. Your efforts were a tremendous blessing to me and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel Shaped Life! Series

Contributed by Rickey Bennett on Aug 16, 2009

The life we’re called to live is to be informed and motivated by the gospel.

Please turn in your Bibles to Colossians 2:4-8 The apostle Paul, having preached Christ in you, the hope of glory, now begins to explain how that truth is to shape the life of every believer. There is a path we are to walk in the presence of Christ and in the power of Christ. Let’s read verses ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:4-8

Denomination: *other

"Role-Model Saints" Romans Pt. 14 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 14, 2007

Paul in chapter 12 tells us that we must be role models saints for this world and not act worldly but instead act like living sacrifices to Jesus. This in turn will make us a hero in the eyes of Kingdom of God.

“Role-model Saints” Romans pt. 14 Opening Illustration: Role model video Illustration from Blue Fish TV – Cassie Bernell Thesis: Paul in chapter 12 tells us that we must be role models saints for this world and not act worldly but instead act like living sacrifices to Jesus. This in turn will ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Keeping Faith When Friends Fail You Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 2, 2008

What friends should do and what they shouldn’t do. Sermon ends with a focus on Jesus as Job’s faithful friend.

Keeping Faith When Friends Fail You Job 1-37 Rev. Brian Bill 3/2/08 After speaking with someone this week who is suffering severely, I received this email: “These last four weeks have been some of the most difficult that I have ever faced. There have been points of agony, doubt, despair, and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jonah Prays-God Delivers Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 2, 2008

Jonah’s rebellion has brought God’s discipline. In the midst of the belly of the great fish, Jonah cries out to God and God delivers him.

(adapted from messages by Stuart Jones and Barry Cameron) SERIES: “DISCOVER OBEDIENCE: Jonah – Not Just Another Big Fish Story” TEXT: JONAH 1:17-2:10 TITLE: “JONAH PRAYS – GOD RESPONDS” OPEN: A. Have you ever heard of a book entitled: The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook? It ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Take A Break

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 26, 2010

In this crazy time obsessed world is it time to reclaim God's gift of a Sabbath Rest?

What a crazy world that we live in. You ever feel like the Rabbit in “Alice in Wonderland”? You know the one, he’s always rushing this way and that looking at his watch and muttering, “I’m late, I’m late”. It seems that every hour of every day is filled ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:23-28

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Holy New You

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 1, 2012

Since our time on earth is limited let's make the most of the time we have left.

A Holy New You Ephesians 5:15-17 Rev. Brian Bill 1/1/12 Several weeks ago, Bill Flick, a columnist for the Pantagraph wrote an article entitled, “Only 11 Years Later…and Life is All Different!” He pointed out that we were all wigged out as we worried about Y2K but nothing really ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Bad Guys Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Oct 1, 2010

The reality, work, and final place of demons

SERIES: ANGELS and DEMONS (freely adapted from a series of the same name by James Merritt) “THE BAD GUYS” MARK 5:1-20 OPEN Some of the more interesting stories in the Bible come from the times that Jesus delivered people from demonic possession. Oh yes, Jesus himself believed ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Characteristics Of The End-Time Anointing

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Mar 15, 2013

In the last days, God is going to rise up people of power who will operate in the supernatural power of God’s Spirit. They are going to be people who are different to anyone who has ever lived before. For every season and for every time, God has someth

Characteristics of the End-Time Anointing In the last days, God is going to rise up people of power who will operate in the supernatural power of God’s Spirit. They are going to be people who are different to anyone who has ever lived before. For every season and for every time, God has ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17

Denomination: Charismatic

Journey From Religion To Relationship Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Mar 29, 2013

What is religion? So many people when they talk about Christianity call it religion. They say I got religion, or I’m a religious person. Or I don’t want to hear about Jesus because I don’t like religion. Religion is the conscientious following of rules th

I am covering in a summary fashion 3 chapters in the book of Luke this morning so I won’t be reading a lot of Scripture and there is no outline, but I will be referring to several passages. I encourage you to read Luke chapters 19-23 on your own this week to prepare for Easter weekend. I want ...read more

What Are The Consequences Of Me Doing Nothing?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 28, 2011

A look at the third servant's complaint that the master is a harsh man.

A Tense Moment: Standing before the master with empty hands. - Luke 19:20 - After handing back to his master what he was given, the servant stands with empty hands. He has nothing more to give. He has done nothing productive with the mina entrusted to him. It is a tense moment, worthy of our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:20-23

Denomination: Baptist