Sermons on Defeated Foe:

Why Being Good Matters Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

We must be vigilant and fight against gratifying ourselves in opposition to the will of God.

Today, I want to talk about “Why Being Good Matters.” And I want to express it in such a way that rebels who repent of their sins have hope. We want to examine our purpose in living against the backdrop of life itself. Not a sanitized view of life that we find in an ivory tower, stained glass ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-12, James 1:27

Denomination: Baptist

The Upraised Hand

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 18, 2016

God does not lower his hand saying that he will try to be more understanding. He lowers his hand against us because he raises it against his Son Jesus Christ, who gladly receives it for our redemption.

Isaiah 9:8 – 10:4 The Upraised Hand 2/25/01e D. Marion Clark Introduction The passages about the Messiah and his kingdom are refreshing. They lift our spirits as we think about the glory of our Redeemer and that redemption he brings. But as much as we like, we are continually brought back ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Triumphant Over Tragedies

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024

Are you in a position where all self-sufficiency is gone? As you turn your eyes on the Lord and put your hope in Him, you have God’s reassuring promise that you need nothing more.

Opening illustration: A wise Bible teacher once said, “Sooner or later God will bring self-sufficient people to the place where they have no resource but Him – no strength, no answers, nothing but Him. Without God’s help, they are sunk.” He then told of a despairing man who confessed to his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forgiveness

Contributed by Larry Grant on Apr 14, 2024

God's forgiveness of us demands that we forgive others, because grace brings responsibility and obligation.

Matthew 18:21-35 (NKJV) Forgiveness April 14, 2024 Forgiveness is the act of excusing or pardoning another in spite of his slights, shortcomings, and errors. As a theological term, forgiveness refers to God's pardon of the sins of human beings. Sin deserves divine punishment because it is a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

Those Who Seek God's Favor Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

THOSE WHO SEEK GOD’S FAVOR IN THE MORNING REJOICE IN GOD’S PROTECTION AGAINST ALL ENEMIES

BIG IDEA: THOSE WHO SEEK GOD’S FAVOR IN THE MORNING REJOICE IN GOD’S PROTECTION AGAINST ALL ENEMIES I. (:1-3) MORNING DEVOTIONS ARE CRITICAL: CRY FOR HELP IN THE MORNING A. Attempt to Gain a Hearing "Give ear to my words" "Consider my groaning" "Heed the sound of my cry for help" B. Address Your ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 5:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Keeping Our Head Above Water

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Apr 5, 2003

No matter what the waters of life may hold or how raging the rivers may be, the child of God can rest in the promise: "I will be with thee."

KEEPING OUR HEAD ABOVE WATER “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; And through the rivers, they shall not overflow you.” Isaiah 43:2a WHEN YOU PASS… No one is immune from trials, tribulations, troubles and distresses in this life. These things affect us all. Jesus said: ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:2

Denomination: Baptist

The Honour That Comes From God

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Nov 22, 2004

GOD HONOURS 1.US TO COMFORT US 2.THOSE WHO WE SERVE HIM 3.THOSE WHO HONOUR HIM 4.THOSE WHO LOVE HIM 5.THOSE WHO EXPERIENCED HUMILIATION 6.THOSE WHO HUMBLE THEMSELVES 7.US BEFORE OUR ENEMIES

THE HONOUR THAT COMES FROM GOD ************************************ OUTLINE 1.GOD HONOURS US TO COMFORT US 2.GOD HONOURS THOSE WHO WE SERVE HIM 3.GOD HONOURS THOSE WHO HONOUR HIM 4.GOD HONOURS THOSE WHO LOVE HIM 5.GOD HONOURS THOSE WHO EXPERIENCED HUMILIATION 6.GOD HONOURS THOSE WHO HUMBLE ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 3:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Standing Under Pressure

Contributed by Timothy Brown on Feb 28, 2010

The purpose of this sermon is to teach believers that we can continue to stand under any kind of pressure as long as we stand in the grace and power of God.

Text: Acts 6:8-15 Title: Standing Under Pressure Introduction: Some people don’t know how to handle pressure! They don’t’ know how to stand under pressure. “There are an infinity of angles at which one falls, only one at which one stands.” (G.K. Chesterton) A person can stand under pressure. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

Woe Unto Them That Are At Ease In Zion

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Oct 22, 2010

Too many turn away from God before he is finished giving them what they need to be of full service.

WOE UNTO THEM THAT ARE AT EASE IN ZION Cold dead services are the direct results of a self-satisfied religion that knows nothing about the mighty miracle working power and presence of the Holy Spirit in exalting the Lord Jesus Christ. Amos 6:1Woe to them that are at ease in Zion, and ...read more

Scripture: Amos 6:1

Denomination: Baptist

Unshakable Faith

Contributed by John Dobbs on Nov 1, 2014

Every one of us is going to face something in our life that will shake our faith to its foundation. We are currently in the business of building up our faith to its greatest strength.

Unshakable Faith   1 Thessalonians 3 Introduction Every one of us is going to face something in our life that will shake our faith to its foundation. (loss, doubt, disappointment, betrayal, discouragement). We are currently in the business of building up our faith to its ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Give Ear, O Shepherd Of Israel.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 7, 2013

No matter what the world throws at us, we will persevere in the LORD.

GIVE EAR, O SHEPHERD OF ISRAEL. Psalm 80:1-7; Psalm 80:17-19. Belief in the God of Israel is not blind faith, but an informed trust. One expression of our confidence that the LORD is in control of all things is to make our complaints known to Him. In Psalm 80 the writer bemoans the plight of the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 80:17-19, Psalm 80:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What’s So Amazing About Grace?

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 7, 2012

God’s grace is greater than anything we have ever experienced before.

What’s So Amazing About Grace? June 1, 2008 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God’s grace is greater than anything we have ever experienced before. Focus Passage: Ephesians 1:1-9 Supplemental Passage: (Ephesians 2:8-9 NASB) For by grace ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Menno Simons Series

Contributed by Michael Buckingham on Nov 9, 2011

Menno Simons was a contemporary with Martin Luther, who seems to have taken all the credit for the reformation. But where Martin Luther failed in his reformation, Menno Simons didn’t.

Menno Simons Today (31st October) is reformation day, and so my focus will be on the reformer, Menno Simons. Menno Simons was a contemporary with Martin Luther, who seems to have taken all the credit for the reformation. But where Martin Luther failed in his reformation, Menno Simons ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

All Shook Up Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Jan 13, 2012

It time for a complacent lukewarm church to be all shook up!

The Eternal Side of Elvis All Shook Up "A well I bless my soul What's wrong with me? I'm itching like a man on a fuzzy tree My friends say I'm actin wild as a bug I'm in love I'm all shook up Mm mm oh, oh, yeah, yeah!" I. Backdrop: This was Presley's second-biggest hit in the US (after "Don't ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:15-19

Denomination: Baptist

Grace Sufficient

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 14, 2015

Kept by the grace of God in the midst of afflictions.

GRACE SUFFICIENT. 2 Corinthians 12:2-10. In the process of composing an argument against some proud boasters who measured themselves by nothing more than one another (2 Corinthians 10:12), Paul allowed himself to engage in some rhetorical boasting which confronted his foes on their own ground (2 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:2-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational