Sermons on Deceit:

What Is Going On Here...why America Is In The Shape She Is In

Contributed by Kevin Bockus on Nov 13, 2008

Why is America in the shape she is in? Paul helps to give an understanding in Romans 1:18-32 when he deals with the rejection of God in the Roman society.

Text: Romans 1:18-32 Title: What Is Going on Here: Why America is in the shape it is in. Subject: Salvation Proposition: Rejecting God brings dire consequences. Interrogative: What are the consequences of rejecting God? Objective: Therefore, be convinced that God is real. Transition: Lets ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Holiness

Grow Up! Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on May 28, 2009

We are to be growing in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior, and we are to be moving towards maturity in the faith. This sermon looks at this teaching more closely.

Grow Up! Text: Ephesians 4:13-16 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Nostalgia is a powerful thing. Have you ever noticed that when some people talk about the past they refer to it as the “Good ole days?” TV commercials have picked up on this. I remember seeing the commercials for Life cereal where ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:13-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Change Is Coming Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jun 10, 2009

How can a Christian walk as the Lord has commanded us?

A Change Is Coming Text: Ephesians 4:20-24 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) If you remember; last time we talked about growing up, today we are going to be talking about the changes that take place when you do. If you’ve ever been a parent then I’m sure you remember when your child first rolled over, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:20-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Deal With Mean, Ugly, Back-Stabbing People

Contributed by Charles Holt on Jul 2, 2008

King David’s experience with his son Absolom and his counselor Ahithophel from Psalm 55 provide the backdrop for this message.

Charles W. Holt Community of Grace Church (An Assemblies of God Fellowship) cholt@gt.rr.com HOW TO DEAL WITH MEAN, UGLY, BACK-STABBING PEOPLE Psalm 55 I want to begin with a trivia question. Question: Who was Spike Jones and the City Slickers? I remember them as a musical hodge-podge band ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 55:1-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

In The Shadow Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Drew Mills on Jan 28, 2009

Because we have been redeemed by God, not gold, God, through Peter, invites us to live differently--in the shadow of the Cross.

“In the Shadow of the Cross” I Peter 1:18-2:3 ‘Peter’s Principle’s’ Series January 25th, 2009 The cross: an instrument of torturous death—capital punishment—an inhumane way to die—one died bleeding and exposed to the elements—an object of ridicule. Jesus did all of that for us—a sinless lamb. He ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

Revive Us As Our Righteousness - Revive Us Part 3 Series

Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 8, 2009

PowerPoint slides freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com) Positioning ourselves where God can powerfully revive our hearts.

Revive Us - Part 3 Revive Us as Our Righteousness Jeremiah 23:6 One of the finest steamers to float Lake Champlain in Vermont, USA was the steamer "Champlain.’’ Cheer after cheer went up when she slid from her moorings on the dry-dock into the waters of the lake. Her machinery was perfect, her ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:6

Denomination: *other

Genesis 38 Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Aug 6, 2009

verse-by-verse

When you were a kid did you ever run away from home? Maybe one of your kids? I read a story about a 5-year old who decided to run away. His neighbor lady saw him go, as she worked in her garden. There he trudged down the sidewalk, past her house, hauling a little suitcase in his red wagon. He ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-22

Denomination: Baptist

Article 21 Christian Liberty And Liberty Of Conscience Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jan 24, 2010

Christian liberty how can we ever go back when we have recieved so much in Him?

ARTICLE 21. CHRISTIAN LIBERTY AND LIBERTY OF CONSCIENCE TODAY WERE LOOKING AT THE CHRISTIAN LIBERTY IN LIFE CONSCIENCE AND CONDUCT AS FOUND IN ARTICLE 21 OF THE BAPTIST CONFESSION OF FAITH 1689. OUR CHRISTIAN LIBERTY IS CENTRED UPON CHRIST AND IS EFFECTIVE THROUGH THE PERSON AND WORK OF ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

What Jesus Said About Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Michael Wiley on Mar 20, 2009

Because our greatest problem is sin, our greatest need is forgiveness and our need to forgive.

“Jesus Said” What Jesus to His Followers “About Forgiveness” Michael Wiley Matthew 6:9-15 John 8:7-12 Matthew 18:23-35 March 22, 2009 Introduction: In our 11 teaching in our series—last week we spoke about our message and the world we have been called to take it to. The world needs our message ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Narnia: The Adventure Begins Series

Contributed by Terry Martell on Dec 28, 2005

Part 2 of our Narnia series. Some journeys take us far from home, while others become adventures that lead us to our destiny. Such was the case for Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy in C.S. Lewis’s classic, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. They took

Narnia Christmas Series “The Adventure Begins” Oakbrook Church 12/11/05 Intro.- Just curious, have any of you seen The Lion... ,yet? Assoc. Press review by David Germain in Thursday’s Press Gazette- 3 stars out of 4; “a rollicking work of pure escapism definitely worth your time and money.” ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:15-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Joy Of Forgiveness Ii

Contributed by Todd Riley on Nov 1, 2005

An exposition of Psalm 32

Islington Baptist Church July 24, 2005 Psalm 32 Scriptures: I John 1-2:2, Romans 5:1-11 The joy of forgiveness As people we spend of lot of time and money pursuing pleasure and joy. What sorts of things bring joy? WAIT FOR RESPONSES What is the typical “shelf life” of the joys that we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Judas Under The Microscope

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jul 15, 2006

Looking at the life of Judas, what can we learn?

One of the greatest accusations thrown at many Christians is hypocrisy! "Have you ever looked under a microscope? You always see alot more than you could ever see with the human eye. Today I want to put Judas under the microscope lets just see what we will find?" 1. In Judas we see a man with ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Another Promise Kept Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 1, 2006

God has promised to prosper His people, but we must appropriate it by keeping His word

Another Promise Kept Text: Gen. 30:25-43 Introduction 1. Read Gen. 30:25-43 2. Jack was out jogging one day and as he passed a cliff, he got too close and fell. Grabbing hold of a branch he was stranded. No way up and certainly no way down. He began to scream, “Hello up there can anyone hear ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 30:25-43

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus Is The Way To A Better Life Series

Contributed by Danny Anderson on Oct 28, 2006

This passage is our Lord’s words of encouragement for our day. When you seem all alone; when you feel all left out; when you feel no one cares - this passage is an uplifter.

Jesus Is The Way To A Better Life Text: John 14:1-7 Introduction: This passage is our Lord’s words of encouragement for our day. When you seem all alone; when you feel all left out; when you feel no one cares - this passage is an uplifter. I want to direct your focus on verse 6 in particular. ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

A Day Set Aside

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Jan 2, 2009

There is a day that we as Christians use for worship with each other. This day is special and should be kept special.

A Day Set Aside Griffith Baptist Church – 1/04/09 P.M. Service Text: Nehemiah 13:15-22 Key verse: Nehemiah 13:17 - Then I contended with the nobles of Judah, and said unto them, What evil thing is this that ye do, and profane the sabbath day? Premise: There is a day that we as Christians use ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 13:15-22

Denomination: Baptist