Sermons on Deferred Blame:

Wonderful Counselor Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Dec 12, 2019

How would you describe God? A troubleshooter, a distant power, a grandparent? Today, I want to look at the very first thing Isaiah said would be true about this baby Messiah.

Wonderful Counselor December 15, 2019 How would you describe God? A troubleshooter – God’s good to have around when I’m in trouble. A distant power – God isn’t concerned about the ordinary parts of my life. A grandparent – God gives me what I want. • Today, I want to look at the very first thing ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6, 2 Chronicles 16:8-9, John 14:26, Psalm 77:11-12, Psalm 95:6-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unmasking Satan’s Strategies: Discernment Vs. Suspicion (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Apr 4, 2023

The devil is a cruel cunning foe. To be vigilant against his attacks is not only a duty but also a mandatory essential to life.

And Satan stood up against Israel and provoked David to number Israel. (1 Chronicle 21:1) When marriages disintegrate, churches split into several fragments, governments collapse, and institutions go bankrupt, who do you think is the supreme architect of these evil situations? Believe me, it is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-21, 1 Peter 5:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Freedom!

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Jul 3, 2023

Verses from NASB

FREEDOM IN CHRIST (C/O WWW.FICM.ORG) 1. ISAIAH 61: 1 / LUKE 4:18 2. ACTS 24: 23 3. ROMANS 8: 21 4. 1 CORINTHIANS 10: 29 5. GALATIANS 5: 13 6. 1 PETER 2: 16 7. GALATIANS 5: 1 DR. NEIL ANDERSON’S MATERIAL 1. COUNTERFEIT VS. REAL 2. DECEPTION VS. TRUTH 3. BITTERNESS VS. FORGIVENESS 4. REBELLION ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 19:20

Denomination: Vineyard

From Garden To Garden

Contributed by Bishop Johnny Causey on May 21, 2022

The contrast between the 2 Gardens: One was a place of problems, and the other a place of prayer.

Eden First Garden Adam and Eve took a stance, but it was a stance of their will, one of Ducking, hiding from GOD; Dodging from the truth; and diverting the blame. In Eden, Adam and Eve hid from GOD when HE called to them. In today’s times we call this passing the buck. At this point in the first ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:8-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prophesying In The Camp. Revised.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 28, 2023

The danger of trying to straitjacket the work of the Holy Spirit.

PROPHESYING IN THE CAMP. Revised. Numbers 11:24-30. Seventy elders of the people were gathered around the tabernacle, and the Spirit came upon them, and they prophesied (Numbers 11:24-25). But what is of interest here is not the seventy, but the two: the two who remained in the Camp who also ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:24-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Theology Proper: Characteristics Of God Part 3 Series

Contributed by Greg Brown on Aug 5, 2014

God is loving, holy, wrathful, and sovereign.

Characteristics of God Part Three We have seen many of God’s characteristics: he is a spirit, he is a person, he is independent, he is immutable, he is good, he is eternal, he is omniscient, omnipotent, omnipresent, and he is merciful. In this lesson, we will look at four more ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Things That Are Not Easy But Can Be Done Through Christ

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

As Leonardo DaVinci attempted to complete the painting of his famous Lord's Supper masterpiece, his mind drew a blank.

As Leonardo DaVinci attempted to complete the painting of his famous Lord's Supper masterpiece, his mind drew a blank. Apparently, Leonardo was so angry with one of his chief critics that he had secretly used the man's face as a model from which he painted the face of Judas Iscariot. For weeks, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's Time To Come Home

Contributed by Tommy Strickland on May 2, 2003

A story of Rebellion, Reality, and Repentance

IT’S TIME TO COME HOME Luke 15:11-24 1) HE CAME TO THE POINT OF REBELLION A) Change In Attitude: (12-16) The phrase “give me” or like reference is used some 13 times. When we become rebellious, our attitude becomes self-centered. “Do your own thing” hurts more than just yourself! B) Change In ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

Truth, Trust, Triumph

Contributed by Brian Chavarria on Jun 12, 2003

God desires His children to live a TRIUMPHANT life. The way to do this is to first learn the TRUTH, this will bring about a TRUST in the Almighty, which in turn leads to TRIUMPH.

I. Know The TRUTH. "And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." (John 8:32) A. Truth is a fact. It is something that is real and existent. B. The Bible tells us that truth is: (1) A Person - Jesus Christ (John 14:6; 1:17) (2) The Word of God and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 43:1-5

A Balanced View Of Sin And Righteousness Series

Contributed by Dennis Clark on Nov 6, 2004

#1 in a 12 sermon series

JAMES 1:12-18 A Balanced view North College Ave Baptist Church Snyder, TX July 11, 2004 I. Patient endurance is our evidence of true love for God. A. God’s promise is the root. B. Endurance is the fruit. C. The crown of life is the reward. II. James addresses those who are in danger of giving ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

A Cry For Mercy

Contributed by Glenn Hamel on Nov 13, 2004

This is a message about our plea for mercy to God for the sins we have commited. Based upon David’s same cry in Psalm 51

A Cry For Mercy Psalm 51 Verse 1-2. A Cry for Mercy. Have mercy on me, O God You see David doesn’t try to plead his innocence nor shifts the blame to someone else. He knows that he does not deserve forgiveness, he pleads first for mercy, based on God’s loving-kindness. In line with this mercy, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Out Of Sin To Life Through Grace Series

Contributed by Kevin Shelton on Sep 1, 2007

First & Second Adam; Sin and Righteousness; the cause and the cure..

Out of Sin to Life through Grace (From death to Life through Grace) Romans 5:12 - 21 The one thing that all people have in common is sin. How did sin enter the human race? This is what Paul teaches here. Paul makes a comparison between two people: Adam and Christ; sin and righteousness; the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-21

Denomination: Baptist

Lets Take A Walk

Contributed by Catherine Davis on Sep 10, 2007

Walking is a good illustration for living our Christian Life

BP12LetsTakeaWalkEphesians Ephesians 4: 1-32 Intro: Evolution of walking 1. roll/crawl 2. Walk – unsteady; need others 3. Walk – more confidence; still hold on but take steps without help 4. Try new things – walk, run, jump, skip; more skills, more strength, more coordination Still fall, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-32

Denomination: Methodist

"The Testing Of Faith" Part 2

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Sep 15, 2003

Our faith will be tested to verify its validity

"THE TESTING OF FAITH" www.dennisdeese.com JAMES 1:1-18 (Chapter One - The Examination of Faith) ETS: James affirms the fact that Christian faith is tested to verify its validity. ESS: Our faith will be tested to verify its validity. We have looked at the test of: Time, Trials and now the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-18

911

Contributed by Jack Warford on Sep 12, 2001

We are a shameless nation that has invited the anger of God, but there is hope in Him who we have angered.

911 Zephaniah 2:1-3 (NLT) I truly believe that these numbers not only represent September 11, 2001 another day that will go down in infamy. But, I believe with all that makes me a child of God, this is an emergency call (911) from God saying we are in imminent danger of losing His protection for ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 2:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational