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  • You Smell Like Hell Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Sep 13, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,609 views

    The last in our series on Jude. In this sermon we discuss how Jude tells his readers how to rescue those who are on the verge of eternity without the Lord.

    You Smell Like Hell Text: Jude 22 – 25 By: Ken McKinley Well we are finishing up our study of Jude tonight, and we are going to be looking at verses 20 through 25 so lets go ahead and turn to the book of Jude and read the last few verses there (read). I’ve titled my sermon tonight, “You Smell ...read more

  • Great Men Make Great Fathers

    Contributed by Jofrey Bustamante on Oct 7, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,498 views

    It’s time for the fathers to become real fathers, and really great fathers!

    I looked for a MAN among them who would build up the wall and stand before me in the gap on behalf of the land so that I would not have to destroy it, but I found none. Ezekiel 22 : 30 Did you ever wonder why we celebrate Father’s Day after Mother’s Day? I opt not to answer that question, for I ...read more

  • Word Six: Life Is Precious Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jul 13, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,652 views

    Thou shall not kill. In this word we learn that life is precious to God. He never talks about quality of life, young or old. All human life is precious to God almighty. He Gave His only son that in Him we might have life. Not life qualified by adject

    Intro: We have learned that the ten words call us not to mental acknowledgement but moral agreement. If there was one of the ten that would be a no brainer it would be the sixth. In the King James it merely says don’t kill. Almost every other version translates these two words in Hebrew thou ...read more

  • Enduring Series

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007
     | 8,723 views

    Jesus tells Peter that the nature of the Church is one that will endure it. No matter the opposition—it will remain.

    THE CHURCH JESUS BUILDS Part 3-Enduring Sunday, March 4, 2007 Pastor Brian Matherlee Introduction Matthew 16:18-19, “And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it. I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; ...read more

  • Who Is The Holy Spirit? Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 13, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,145 views

    A introductory sermon on the Holy Spirit (Material taken from Dr. Jack Cottrell’s book, Power From On High and The Holy Spirit: A Biblical Study)

    HoHum: A children’s Bible School class was learning the Apostles Creed. The teacher gave each child a portion of the creed to memorize and recite the next Sunday. The next Sunday’s class began and the first one recited, “I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth.” The ...read more

  • Model Hearers Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jan 23, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,675 views

    There are many "model" preachers and sermons in Scripture. Is there anything about "model" hearers?

    Acts 10:33 MODEL HEARERS Hearing can be a real problem. An old couple was sitting by the fireside. He looked over at her, had a romantic thought, and said, “After fifty years, I’ve found you tried and true.” The wife’s hearing wasn’t very good, so she said, “What?” He ...read more

  • Are You Ready?

    Contributed by Frederick Baker Ii on Feb 16, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 15,784 views

    This is a sermon with a Warning to it.

    “Are You Ready?” Text: Amos 4:12-13 12 Therefore thus will I do unto thee, O Israel: and because I will do this unto thee, prepare to meet thy God, O Israel. 13 For, lo, he that formeth the mountains, and createth the wind, and declareth unto man what is his thought, that maketh the morning ...read more

  • Get Off The Fence

    Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Feb 22, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,583 views

    Did you know that God cannot perform a miracle in our life if we allow offenses to rule it? This lesson will show you how to rid your life of offenses as well as how not to be one.

    Text: Matthew 13:53-58 Verse 57 says that they were offended at Him. Why? Because they could not believe that He was the Son of God. I want us to look at this word “offense” today. What does it mean? What does the Word say about it? First, we must define the word: Offense. Webster’s II, ...read more

  • The Eyes Series

    Contributed by Jordan Muck on Sep 6, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,696 views

    The seven things God hates.

    Series: Seven Week: 1 Passage: Proverbs 6:16-19 Title: The Eyes Interesting Statement: “The face is the mirror of the mind, and eyes without speaking confess the secrets of the heart.” Jerome Introduction: The writer of Proverbs chapter six outlines a “six/seven” pattern ...read more

  • Absolute Loyalty Series

    Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 22, 2021
     | 4,649 views

    A loyalty that does not depend upon conditions is an unconditional commitment. This is what gives a Christian courage and determination.

    The warden asked the prisoner if there was anything he would like to eat before the execution. He said, "Yes, I would like mushrooms. I've always been scared to try them for fear I'd be poisoned." Here was a man who was brave because he had nothing to lose. This is all together ...read more

  • Why Power Blinds Us Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 9, 2021
     | 1,989 views

    The Pharisees desire for power blinds them to the point where they acknowledge Jesus is doing miracles but still want to kill Him! What can we learn from their lust for power?

    THE PHARISEES WANT TO KILL THE GUY DOING MIRACLES: Power creates blind spots. - John 11:47-48, 53. - The connection between v. 47 and v. 53 is almost unbelievable. - In v. 47, the Pharisees admit that Jesus is doing many miraculous signs. - Yet in v. 53 they plot to take Jesus’ life. - What in ...read more

  • It Is Worth Fighting For Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 29, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,956 views

    This is the 23rd sermon in the "Accounting" series from the Book of Ephesians.

    Series: Accounting [#23] IT IS WORTH FIGHTING FOR Ephesians 6:10-17 Introduction: On this Father’s Day, we are going to continue in our Ephesians series. You may be wondering how a sermon from the text about the Armor of God fits on Father’s Day; but it fits. The last 13 verses in Ephesians 5 ...read more

  • The 10 Commands – Part 2 Series

    Contributed by John Bright on Oct 21, 2020
     | 2,203 views

    Working through the book of Exodus using consecutive expository preaching. Exodus 20:12-14. Teaching Sheet for the bulletin included at end of text.

    Sermon Series “Exodus” Exodus 20:12-14 “The 10 Commands – Part 2” Pastor John Bright Exodus 20 “12 “Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long upon the land which the Lord your God is giving you. 13 “You shall not murder. 14 “You shall not commit adultery.” Last week we covered ...read more

  • Armed And Dangerous PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 15, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,262 views

    The main point of this sermon is to encourage believers to recognize the spiritual battles they face and to equip themselves with the Armor of God to stand firm in their faith.

    Good morning, brothers and sisters! Today, we're gonna dive into a powerful passage from the book of Ephesians. We're talking about being ready for battle, standing firm in our faith, and suiting up with the Armor of God. In his book "The Purpose Driven Life," Rick Warren wrote, "God develops the ...read more

  • Name That Heresy

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 22, 2023
     | 1,252 views

    We are not to keep silent when heresy is proclaimed. To be silent is to be a partner to it. Silence is not golden in this area.

    "..Christians nowadays simply don't care about the prevalence of false doctrine, nor do they take seriously their duty to fight against apostasy. Instead they want a friendly atmosphere of open acceptance for everyone, tolerance of opposing ideas, and charitable dialogue with the ...read more