Sermons on Decrease:

Faith Forgiveness Fruit

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 26, 2024

Have faith, right attitudes, right requests and forgive to see what God will do. Maranatha!!!

Mark 11:15 And they come to Jerusalem: and Jesus went into the temple, and began to cast out them that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the tables of the moneychangers, and the seats of them that sold doves; 16 And would not suffer that any man should carry any vessel through the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:15-25

Denomination: Baptist

How God Restores Israel (Ezekiel 37:15-28)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jun 10, 2024

Over the course of history, empires and tyrants have attempted to eradicate the name and nation of Israel. God has continued to watch over and protect them, and in the future, make Israel the center of the new earth.

Ezekiel 37:1-14 describes the nation of Israel as a desolate valley of dry bones, devoid of life and significance. Ezekiel, like most of his fellow Israelites, had given up on the idea of ever being restored as a country. They were now in the land of Babylon, exiled from everything they had held ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4, Psalm 2:1-12, Zechariah 12:2, Ezekiel 37:15-28

Denomination: Baptist

Joshua 17, Two Tribes With One Common Problem Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jul 2, 2024

Two tribes of Israel approached Joshua about a common problem. How did Joshua respond?

Introduction: Joshua had begun to distribute the land of Canaan to the various tribes of Israel. The tribes of Reuben, Gad, and half of Manasseh had received their inheritance on the east side of the Jordan River, and Judah had received the southern part of the land. Ephraim and the other portion ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 17:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Anatomy Of A Disciple

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Feb 9, 2005

This sermon looks at the characteristics of a Christ-Follwer - Humility, Obedience, Confession, and Surrender.

The Anatomy of a Disciple Pastor Jeff Williams 07-20-03 In graduate school, I escaped the most feared class in the psychology department, “A and P.” This class frightened even the most serious student. “Anatomy and Physiology” was no “head-bone connected to the neck-bone” class. Students were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God’s Providence Is Practical – Genesis 45 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Sep 24, 2021

Wisdom has this idea that God has this amazing ability to put it all together in ways that are wise.

The word ‘providence’ is not a word found in the Bible. However, it is a word that describes a very important group of things about God in the scriptures. We're going to take three things. It combines the wisdom of God. Wisdom has this idea that God has this amazing ability to put it all ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Fear And Faith (Part One)

Contributed by Larry Elder on Jul 11, 2003

Fear in the heart of a believer will stop all faith from working in our behalf.

Fear and Faith Matt 14:27…But Jesus spoke to them at once. "It’s all right," he said. "I am here! Don’t be afraid." NLT Opening: Repelling At the age of 16 years, I was a member of Royal ranger Outpost # 4 Highland Assembly of God, Albuquerque, New Mexico. This was a top notch Ranger ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Resurrecting Your Hope

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 1, 2003

The resurrection of the dead is one of the key foundations for the hope of those who believe in Jesus!

Resurrecting Your Hope 1 Corinthians 15:50-58 Introduction In one of his lighter moments, Benjamin Franklin penned his own epitaph. He didn’t profess to be a born-again Christian, but it seems he must have been influenced by Paul’s teaching of the resurrection of the body. Here’s what he wrote: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:50-58

Denomination: Church Of God

Dealing With Lust Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 30, 2001

This is the 2nd of 4 in a series dealing with major temptations the believer faces.

The Temptations: Dealing With Lust (2 of 3) September 2, 2001 F.B.C. Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: 1. When we talk about lust were not simply talking about the physical act of adultery/sex. A. Anything that feeds evil desires fuels the fires of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

Absalom's Place

Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Apr 11, 2004

The man who wanted to be King, but destroyed himself.

DATE ABSALOM’S PLACE II Samuel 18:18 - 2Sa 18:18 Now Absalom in his lifetime had taken and reared up for himself a pillar, which is in the king’s dale: for he said, I have no son to keep my name in remembrance: and he called the pillar after his own name: and it is called unto this day, Absalom’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 18:18

Denomination: Baptist

Fruits Worthy Of Repentance

Contributed by John Gerald on Jun 2, 2005

The effects of True Repentance in a person’s life

BRING FORTH FRUITS WORTHY of REPENTANCE Rev. John W. Gerald I. FLEE THE WRATH of GOD! Luke 3:2 Annas and Caiaphas being the high priests, the word of God came unto John the son of Zacharias in the wilderness. The world routinely reverts to the evil ways of man’s nature, and God sends a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:2-20

Denomination: Methodist

The Whole World Stinks?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 28, 2002

We study attitudes and choices.

THE WHOLE WORLD STINKS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: I love Hebrews 11:36 -- trials/cruel mockings/scourgings/bonds/imprisonments/ stoned/ sawn asunder/ tempted/ slain with swords/ afflicted/ tormented/ lived in deserts and caves --- Heb. 11:38 OF WHOM THE WORLD WAS NOT ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:36-38, Isaiah 40:30-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When God Does A Work

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Sep 22, 2004

Message describes what to look for when God does a work with emphasis on the type of man/woman God uses.

WHEN GOD DOES A WORK - Matthew 3:1-12 In these verses, we find John the Baptist preaching and baptizing out near the Jordan River. He is announcing the arrival of the Kingdom of God. He tells people that things are changing. God is about to do something new. Did you notice? The Bible tells ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The God Of The Living Not The Dead

Contributed by William Baeta on Nov 7, 2001

“Even Moses showed that the dead rise, for he calls the Lord ‘the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob. He is not the God of the dead, but of the living, for to Him all are alive.”

Theme: The God of the living not the dead Text: Dan. 12:2-4; 2 Thess. 2:16-3:5; Lk. 20:27-38 One of the great themes of biblical revelation is that of the resurrection and in the words of Paul God “according to His great mercy has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 12:2-4, Luke 20:27-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Responding To Jesus' Call

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 16, 2002

Appraising our discipleship as a New Year approaches

“Responding to Jesus’ Call” Rev Dr Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Outline: A. Andrew and John, vss 35-39 B. Andrew and Peter, vss 40-42 C. Philip and Nathanael, vss 43-51 Introduction: We’ve read a record of how the earliest believers became followers of ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-51

Denomination: Congregational

From No Account To Significance

Contributed by Wes Richard on Aug 1, 2006

Goliath-sized giants sometimes challenge small congregations, but God can work through us even though we are small.

T he Old Testament records the confrontation between David and Goliath. The giant, over nine feet tall, stood as a formidable enemy. But, in the end, with God’s strength, David prevailed. You may be up against giants in your own personal life such as addictions, economic realities, or doubts ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:26-31

Denomination: Brethren