Sermons on Dealing With Enemies:

A Mocking Spirit #2 Series

Contributed by J. Brad Campbell on Nov 6, 2006

This message deals with one of the spirits linked to illegitimacy.

Spirit of Ishmael A mocking Spirit Text: Gen 21:8-20 8 And the child grew, and was weaned: and Abraham made a great feast the same day that Isaac was weaned. 9 And Sarah saw the son of Hagar the Egyptian, which she had born unto Abraham, mocking. 10 Wherefore she said unto Abraham, Cast out this ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:8-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcoming Depression

Contributed by Bill Burnett on Nov 8, 2006

Elijah becomes an example of dealing with and overcoming deprestion

OVERCOMING DEPRESSION – 1 Kings 19 Jam 5:17/ Mal 4:5-6 Review 1 Kings 18 (esp v.24)/ 1 Kings 19:1-2/4 (Every church has a Jezebel) Here is a man who great victories but now wants to die – Ps 42/ Num 11:15 Jeremiah … would that was never born 2 Cor 1:8 Two types of depression: 1- ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-4

Denomination: Foursquare

Jesus On Stewardship

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Apr 30, 2002

This sermon deals with Christian attitudes about money.

INTRODUCTION None of us would argue that money is a necessity. There is virtually no way we can exist without it, at least not in our economy. Many Americans place a great deal of stock in their money. We feel a certain sense of security when we have money or at least material resources we can ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

A Sure Light In A Dark Place

Contributed by Jerry Dunn on May 15, 2002

This message deals with the foundational truth that Jesus is the Christ.

A Sure Light In A Dark Place 2 Peter 1:16-21 Two weeks ago I shared with you the third and final message in our series “The Heart of Worship.” In that message we found the disciples on Mount Tabor, the Mount of Transfiguration, with the Lord Jesus where they saw Him gloriously transfigured ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Our Living Hope

Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Sep 17, 2002

Deals with the believer’s living hope in Christ.

Our Living Hope (1 Peter 1:3-5) I. The Description of Our Hope A. Hope defined B. Living hope II. The Source of Our Hope: The God and Father of Our Lord Jesus Christ (v. 3) A. By the mercy of God (v. 3a) B. By the new birth (v. 3b) C. By the resurrection of Christ (v. 3c) III. The Inheritance of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

A Living Faith Series

Contributed by Steve Salmon on Oct 9, 2002

This sermon deals with the Irony, absolute and longing of faith.

A Living Faith Hebrews 11 SICC 9/15/02 (Morning) INTRODUCTION: What is living by faith? Buy stocks when market is low? I live by faith because I never buy rock salt until I see ice. I have faith there won’t be any snow. Two ideas of faith. One is doctrine. Be true to “the faith.” Pass “the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Camping With Christ"

Contributed by Michael Stone on Apr 10, 2002

This sermon deals with the victory that we have in Christ.

In verse 2 the Bible says; "Every man of the children of Israel shall pitch by his own standard,..." In other words, Everyone is to camp by their own banner! Verse 17 tells us that in the same manner that they camped, so were they to break camp. Now I don’t know about you, but to me there is ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 2:1-17, John 11:32-44

Denomination: Baptist

The Cure For Communionitis

Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Nov 5, 2002

Deals with the true significance of the Lord’s Supper.

The Cure for Communionitis (1 Corinthians 11:17-34) I. Present Maladies A. A history of the “Love Feast” B. Abuses found in Corinth C. Application for today II. Pristine Model A. Rooted in history B. About God’s gift C. Celebrates a new covenant D. Proclaims our allegiance and hope III. Preventive ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Understanding The Gifts Of The Spirit

Contributed by Mike Turner on Dec 7, 2004

This message deals with the gifts of the Spirit, and their use in the church.

1 Cor. 12:1-31 Understanding The Gifts Of The Spirit The church at Corinth was a church filled with people who had Spiritual gifts ! 1 Cor 1:5-7 "That in everything ye are enriched by him, in all utterance, and in all knowledge; Even as the testimony of Christ was confirmed in you: So that ye ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Stranger In The Manger

Contributed by Mike Turner on Dec 10, 2004

A Christmas message dealing with who the babe in the manger was !

The Stranger In The Manger Luke 2:7-20 The late country singer Hank Snow recorded the following..... Praise and glory to the highest little stranger here on earth Little stranger in a manger little stranger sweet and mild Mother Mary there with Joseph watches o’er you, their holy ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Art Of Reconciliation

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 10, 2004

Sermon on the Mount - dealing with murder and reconciling relationships.

The Art of Reconciliation Matthew 5:21-26 October 12, 2004 Introduction We are knee-deep in the Sermon on the Mount as we work our way through the gospel according to Matthew. The section we look at today begins a number of individual teachings that Jesus gives regarding a number of different ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Wesleyan

Storing And Chewing Series

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Nov 22, 2003

This sermon deals with learning to memorize and meditate on scripture.

Storing And Chewing Prov 7:2-3,Psa 119:11, 105, 41-43, Zec 4:6, Jer 15:16 , 1 Pet 3:15, Psa 63:6, Psa 119:72 Prov 4:23, Rom 12:2, John 15:7, Josh 1:8, November 7, 2003 I. I’ve been talking about habits that we need to develop as Christians, and I’m still on the habit of spending time with ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2, Psalm 119:11

Denomination: Baptist

Man's Greatest Need

Contributed by Jon Miller on Feb 14, 2005

This sermon deals with mans need of everlasting life

Some people would say that there greatest need in life is to Get married, buy a house, be better at sports, win the lottery, be smarter, graduate college, get a better job and on and on It has been reported that over 70 million Americans today are struggling to find some meaning in life. And that ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

God Is Good

Contributed by Jon Miller on Feb 14, 2005

This sermon deals with the character of God, He is good.

ILL.- One Evangelist said, "My sermons are like chickens with their heads cut off. Once you think the sermon is done, it just jumps back up and runs in another direction!" Luke 18:19 (KJV) And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? none is good, save one, that is, God. Psalm 34:8 (KJV) ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:8

Consequences Of Not Developing A Christian Character

Contributed by David Rogers on Jan 8, 2005

This sermon deals with the consequences of not developing a Christian Character.

Consequences of not having a Godly character 1Thessalonians 5:1-11 Bro. David Rogers Last week we examined the true character of a Christian. This week as I prepared my sermon I thought about the many times I have not exhibit these characteristics. I look at other people who claim to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist