Sermons on Defeating Sin:

Sheep Without A Shepherd

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Nov 23, 2014

The very people who are called to protect and feed the sheep have instead used their positions of authority to fleece the flock, exploiting them in order to make themselves rich and comfortable.

Dakota Community Church November 23, 2014 Sheep Without Shepherds The metaphorical connection between shepherds and kings was a common one in the Old Testament. Isaiah 44:24,28 Thus says the Lord, your Redeemer, who formed you from the womb: … who says of Cyrus, ‘He is my shepherd, ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 34:1-10

Denomination: Mennonite

Marked By The Master Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Dec 3, 2014

Examining the "marks" in the life of a true believer.

Marked By The Master Galatians 6:17 When I was a kid my uncle worked on a farm. One summer I was there with him and the ranch hands gathered a bunch of young bulls together into a pen. Then they ran them into a chute and caught their head in a rack. Then they pulled out a flaming hot iron with the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:17

Denomination: Baptist

The Victory Of Faith Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 14, 2014

It is at the end of life that faith’s victory is seen most clearly. It’s at the end of our journey that proves whether our faith was shallow or deep; cheap or precious.

Hebrews Series “The Victory of Faith” Heb. 11.20-22 July 30, 2014 Chester’s FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A It is at the end of life that faith’s victory is seen most clearly. 1 I remember reading an article when I was in my early twenties ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:20-22

Denomination: Baptist

Winning In The Now

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Aug 16, 2020

We must never forget, no matter what we may ever be told or think we see, we win! We win, in the end! And I would tell you just as important as the news is we win in the end! We also, win in the now!

Winning in the Now! I have decided to follow Jesus, I have decided to follow Jesus, I have decided to follow Jesus, No Turning Back, No Turning Back... Those are the words to an amazing hymn. Maybe you’ve never sang those words, but if you have...what do they mean to you? To me, they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:35, John 16:33, Philippians 3:17-21, John 10:9-10, 2 Peter 1:5-9, Lamentations 3:22-23, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Ephesians 2:19-22, Jeremiah 33:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lord, Teach Us To Pray!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Aug 17, 2020

Someone said, "The purpose of prayer is to draw us close to the heart of God so that our will, our deepest desires, will be those of God & not our own."

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Acts 12:1-19; Luke 22:42-44 ILL. Pres. Abraham Lincoln, in a National Proclamation of Prayer & Repentance in 1863 wrote, “We have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:42-44, Acts 12:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ruth 3 Strategic Righteousness Of Naomi, Ruth And Boaz

Contributed by Greg Van Heukelom on Aug 20, 2020

Series on Ruth

Hello, I am Pastor Greg with Calvary Reformed Church and today we are going to continue our study on Ruth Chapter 3. Before we do that, I would like to have a Prayer. Father God as we come before you, we ask for your wisdom and grace as we look at Ruth Chapter 3 to see how we are called to live ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How Deep Are Your Roots

Contributed by Lorraine Greeff on Aug 21, 2020

what are your roots, how deep are they, how were they formed, have they grown?

How deep are your roots? So, the questions that I would like to ask is, what are your roots, how were they formed? Have they grown? Tumbleweeds only put down one root, and that root is very shallow. Tumbleweeds are easily uprooted when the wind blows. Soon the tumbleweed is blowing wherever the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6, Romans 11:16-18, Ephesians 3:14-20

Denomination: Charismatic

No Cross, No Crown (Twenty-Second Sunday In Ordinary Time)

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Aug 23, 2020

In this reflection, we reflect on how we move from the confusion of Peter to the focus of Jesus, from the cross of our lives to the crown of our heavenly lives by following Christ Jesus with our conduct in our lives on this earth.

No Cross, No Crown (Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time) Jeremiah 20:7-9, Romans 12:1-2, Matthew 16: 21-27. Reflection Dear sisters and brothers, Let us read the Word of God for this Sunday. The text is taken from the Gospel of Matthew (Matthew 16:21-27): “From that time on, Jesus began ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 20:7-9, Romans 12:1-2, Matthew 16:21-27

Denomination: Other

Pies Que Corren Veloces Hacia El Mal

Contributed by James Dina on Aug 24, 2020

Malditos sean los malhechores, porque serán llamados hijos del diablo. Meditad el camino de vuestros pies; entonces todos vuestros caminos estarán seguros. Confía en el Señor y Él dirigirá tu camino.

Pies que corren veloces hacia el mal “Estas seis cosas que el Señor odia, sí, siete son una abominación para Él: Una mirada orgullosa, una lengua mentirosa, unas manos que derraman sangre inocente, un corazón que maquina planes malvados, unos pies que corren ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:16-19, Isaiah 59:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Christian" Cannibalism Or Sacrificial Service Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 3, 2018

Message 11 in our Galatians series on Paul's warning not to bite and devour one another.

Chico Alliance Church December 6 , 1998 “Christian Cannibalism” or Sacrificial Service I. Paul Possessed the Correct credentials 1-2 II. Paul Proclaimed the Correct Concept of Grace 2:15-4:31 A. The Gospel of Grace Introduced 2:15-21 B. The Gospel of Grace Argued and Illustrated 3:1-4:31 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:2-4, Philippians 3:18-21

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

How And Why Christians Put On The New Self

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 7, 2018

In this lesson we examine how and why Christians put on the new self.

Scripture In preparation for last Sunday’s morning message on Ephesians 4:25-32, that I called “Living the Christian Life,” I read several commentaries, including one by Dr. D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones titled, Darkness and Light: An Exposition of Ephesians 4:17-5:17. In that commentary he has a chapter ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Can Loving God And Our Neighbours Be Made Easier?

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Nov 12, 2017

We are all obsessed by receiving love, it is natural, yet God wants us to radiate love, his love; but to radiate love we need to receive it. How and why should we do this?

This sermon was delivered to Holy Trinity in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 29th October 2017 (a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). Leviticus 19.1-2, 15-18 Psalms 1 1 Thessalonians 2.1-8 Matthew 22.34-46 Psalm 19:14: Let the words of my mouth, and the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-46, Matthew 5:44-45, John 13:34-35

Denomination: Episcopal

Continuing The Journey!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 12, 2017

Continuing The Journey – Colossians chapter 2 verses 6-7 – sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). We received Him as… • Christ (vs 6a). • Jesus (vs 6b). • Lord (vs 6c). (2). We continue in Him by being... • Rooted in Him (vs 7a). • Built up in Him (vs 7b). • Established in the faith (vs 7c). • Overflowing with gratitude (vs 7d). SERMON BODY: “So then, just as you ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-7

Denomination: Brethren

Worship Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Nov 14, 2017

To worship Jesus we must: risk the journey, know the word, and come with sacrifice and generosity.

December 11 Worship (Wise Men, Matthew 2:1-12) So what can we glean from this Christmas story about worship? 1. To worship Jesus, we must risk the journey vv.1-2 This Christmas, get past the glitz and glitter and presents and parties and become a genuine worshipper of the Messiah. Risk ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Was There

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Apr 16, 2021

Knowing that the Lord is there when you need him

Intro: If you have your bibles, I want you to look in the depths of the Old Testament, to be precise in the book of Ezekiel. Many of you have been the topics of conversations a number of you have been the main topic of some very serious discussions. There have been some people discussing you. And ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 35:10

Denomination: Baptist