Sermons on Defence:

An Awkward Situation

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 5, 2000

Looks at Peter’s denial of Christ

IT’S A COLD DAY FOR SEPTEMBER WAS ALL I THOUGHT TO SAY. WHEN I SAW YOU ON THE STREET THE OTHER DAY. I KNEW SOMETHING CHANGED BETWEEN US ALL THE TALK WE MADE WAS SMALL. BUT WHAT DO YOU SAY TO SOMEONE WHEN THEY’VE HEARD YOU SAY IT ALL. IT’S AN AWKWARD CONVERSATION IN A MOST PECULIAR WAY. HOW DID ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:31-35

Denomination: Wesleyan

Christian Civics

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

A. INTRODUCTION 1.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. In our study of Romans we have seen glimpses of God's will for Christian behaviour in their various relationships: a. the believer's relationship with G __ __; b. the believer's relationship with the l __ __ of God; c. the believer's relationship with s __ __; d. the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

The Peril Of Playing With God Series

Contributed by Norris Harris I on Mar 19, 2003

This message is in a series and it deals with the dangers involved in a soul playing with God in the context of church membership.

As servants of the Savior and creatures of the Sovereign, the worse mistake we can make is To Play With God Our Maker and Judge. For we are reminded from the initial Genesis to the final Revelation of God’s Word that HE DOES NOT PLAY! Yet, not taking that revelation seriously, we have conjured up ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Blame Game Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 20, 2003

This message looks at how we blame others for our sin.

It started out innocently enough, but then again it usually does. They were the first couple and they had everything they could ever want. They lived in a beautiful garden in fellowship with their creator. We don’t know exactly where the Garden of Eden is or was Although some have tried to guess, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-13

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Revelation To Sardis - "Dear Sardis - You Are Dead”. Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004

Letter to the Church of Sardis - Dead Faith. Reputation without Works

The Revelation to Sardis - “Dear Sardis - You are Dead”. AMAZING STATISTIC: Imagine a company that has more than 500 employees and has the following record: 29 accused of spousal abuse, 7 arrested for fraud, 19 accused of writing bad checks, 117 directly or indirectly bankrupted, 3 done ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Where There Is No Vision Series

Contributed by Bishop Raymond Allan Johnson on Feb 10, 2005

This is a sermon that encourages Believers to trust God’s promises. Even when deliverance is not obvious we have to ’see’ it in our spirit

Where there is no VISION Hebrews 11:1 Hebrews 11:1 What is faith? It is the confident assurance that what we hope for is going to happen. It is the evidence of things we cannot yet see. NLT Faith means being sure of the things we hope for and knowing that something is real even if we do not see ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: *other

The Armour Of God

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 4, 2007

Breaking down each of the pieces of the armour fo God; a sermon I wrote and preached with a gr 11 student

The Armor of God Youth Service - June 11, 1995 INTRO: I have a hard time with things that I can’t physically sense. I’m a fairly concrete person - I like the tangible things in life - like a thick piece of chocolate cake, or the solid handshake of a friend. And it is because of this ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

Miracles

Contributed by Mark Holdcroft on Mar 9, 2007

Are healings and miracles just for the times of the Apostles, or can we expect to see them today? This sermon attempts to answer that question.

Miracles I have been asked to speak on the subject of miracles. This subject leaves me with a dilemma. It is not what to say that is the problem, but what to leave out. It is a very large topic. I have decided to split the topic into four different areas. Firstly, what are miracles and what ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:8-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faith Is The Victory (Spiritual Warfare, Part 2) Series

Contributed by Dr. Tracy W. Marx on Apr 13, 2007

Being prepared for our battle against Satan.

(Announce Text) BACKGROUND: The book of Ephesians was written by the Apostle Paul sometime around A.D. 63 while Paul was a prisoner in Rome. The letters of Philippians, Colossians, and Philemon were also penned by Paul during this period. The theme of Ephesians is “the glorious church” and its ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith That Could Not Be Frustrated

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jul 9, 2008

Caleb had a faith that could not be frustrated, due his constant focus on the power, promises and faithfulness of God, which ultimately led to his personal possession of what had been promised.

Faith That Could Not Be Frustrated Text: Joshua 14: 14 Intro: Faith. What a wonderful, biblical, truth! It is the spiritual key that opens the storehouse of the riches of God. Faith is that which brings the promises of God into our possession, making them a personal and practical reality. I ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm 29. A Psalm For Those Who Feel Bullied Series

Contributed by George Barton on May 9, 2006

Demonstrates that Psalm 29, written by David, was probably directed against people likle Goliath, who bullied others.

PSALM 29 A PSALM FOR THOSE WHO FEEL BULLIED REVISED MAY 9, 2006 This morning I want to talk especially to men and boys about bullying and intimidation. It seems to me that many Christian men think that bullying and intimidation are appropriate in the Christian church. Often these men do the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 29:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus - The Suffering Servant

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 22, 2010

Jesus - The Suffering Servant. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Isaiah chapter 53. • Isaiah chapter 53 is very much a picture of someone suffering and being crucified. • What makes this chapter unique is this; • Crucifixion would not be known in this part of the world for another 700 years. • It was the invasion of the ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Jesus And John The Baptist

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2010

Jesus and John the Baptist. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Luke chapter 7 verses 18-35. Ill: • Lord Halifax, who was a former foreign secretary of Great Britain, • Once shared a railway compartment with two prim-looking spinsters. • A few moments before reaching his destination the train passed through a tunnel. • In ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:18-35

Denomination: Brethren

He Came To Call Sinners Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jun 5, 2011

Jesus and Matthew. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Quote: “Sign on door: "Gone out of business. Didn't know what our business was.” That of course could never be said of Jesus Christ: • He came for a purpose; he had an objective: • And Matthew made it clear that Jesus has come to forgive sins. • In these five ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Brethren

Qrc: Failure Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 11, 2012

What if there were QRCs for situations we face in our lives? This message looks at where to quickly go when you feel like a failure.

QRC. Failure The year was 1863 and the US Civil War was in its second year. Historians tell us that at that point if you were keeping score the Confederate Army was ahead. The War had shifted its focus from the Southern States and General Robert E Lee was embarking on his second Invasion of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:9-10

Denomination: Wesleyan