Sermons on defiance: showing 1,081-1,095 of 1,412

God's Amazing Plan Series

Contributed by Mark Jones on Mar 15, 2009

the Proto-Evangel of Genesis 3:15 and how God’s plan from the foundations of the world affects our daily lives

God’s Amazing Plan-From the Foundations of the World Sermon 1 in the Easter Series-The Road to The Cross EOLS: God’s provision for our salvation is eternal and shows His amazing, loving individual plan for His Creation. Often when I begin to do research and as I long to satisfy my inner ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:10-15

Denomination: Methodist

Preparing For Revival

Contributed by Jason Cole on May 12, 2008

A sermon I preached the Sunday before our annual revival. There is a need for the church to be revived, but revival ought not to last only a week.

Preparing for Revival Introduction: One week from today we begin our revival. Every year we bring in an evangelist to preach our revival, however I wonder if it ever works. The sermons are usually fantastic as we do our best to bring in powerful communicators of the Word of God. The problem ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 28:1-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Parental Guidance Slumps To Parental Negligence

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 29, 2008

This is a strong call to the parents in the home who are raising children. I used this as a baby dedication message.

Genesis 33:17-20 KJV And Jacob journeyed to Succoth, and built him an house, and made booths for his cattle: therefore the name of the place is called Succoth. [18] And Jacob came to Shalem, a city of Shechem, which is in the land of Canaan, when he came from Padanaram; and pitched his tent before ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 33:17-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Goes To Jerusalem Series

Contributed by John White on Mar 15, 2008

Examining the lessons we can learn from the day Jesus enters His city, Jerusalem.

Jesus Goes To Jerusalem Matt. 21:1-17 Jesus’ road to Calvary was deliberately foreordained. Paul tells us Jesus arrived on schedule to complete His mission as planned on planet earth. "But when the fullness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law, To ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Argument Against Polygamy

Contributed by Steven Ostrowski on Apr 21, 2008

A detailed argument against Polygamy and why Christians should oppose it.

The subject of polygamy has resurfaced in the news. A Fundamentalist Latter Day Saints compound was recently raided by Federal officers over accusations of polygamy, child abuse, and teen pregnancies. This has not been the first time that American Federal officials have had to raid compounds to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:1-12

Denomination: Catholic

The Humpty-Dumpty Conundrum: What To Do With Your Brokenness

Contributed by David Flowers on May 4, 2008

In this message Dave seeks to answer the question, "What do you do with your brokenness?"

The Humpty-Dumpty Conundrum: What To Do With Your Brokenness Wildwind Community Church David Flowers April 18, 2008 Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall. Humpty Dumpty had a great fall. All the king’s horses, and all the king’s men -- ? He’s broken. He’s fallen and he can’t get up. Remember that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Free Methodist

Invitation To An Autopsy

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Apr 14, 2009

Some say the resurrection is untrue - what does common sense say?

19When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors of the house where the disciples had met were locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.” 20After he said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: United Methodist

Give Us Barabbas!

Contributed by James May on Aug 8, 2010

Many in the Church, and everyone in the world still cry, "Give us Barabbas!" Christ has no place in their hearts.

Give us Barabbas Sunday, August 08, 2010 By Pastor James May To any student of the Bible, the story that I have to tell you today is one that you have heard many times before. Though we continuously celebrate the Lord’s Supper, and we preach on the power of the cross of Christ ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

No Condemnation! Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 20, 2008

Paul teaches us how we can be assured of our right standing with God even though we continue to struggle with sin in our lives.

Scripture Before we moved to Tampa our family lived in Pennsylvania for 16 years. The first 5 of those years we lived in western Pennsylvania. And then we spent 11 years in central Pennsylvania. We lived in State College, PA, which is the home of Penn State University. State College is located in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

All Under Sin

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 12, 2012

All are under condemnation of sin

Romans 2 - All Under Sin - 1/18/09 Turn with me this morning to Romans 1. Romans comes in the NT after the four gospels, M,M,L,J, and after the book of the Acts of the Apostles. So, we have the history of the gospel, the record of how the gospel brought change to the world, and then in Romans, we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jacob's Deception Of Isaac Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 1, 2017

Jacob's deception of Isaac in Genesis 27:1-45 teaches us God's sovereign, redemptive will is always done, in spite of any person's opposition to it.

Scripture Last week we began a series of sermons on "Isaac's Descendants." In our first lesson we saw that Isaac and Rebekah had twin sons, Esau and Jacob. As a young man, Esau despised his birthright and sold it to his twin brother, Jacob. Later, Jacob deceived his father, Isaac, and received the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:1-45

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Love Romans Style Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 9, 2018

Message 31 in our journey through John's gospel. This message continues an exploration of what it means to truly love one another. It takes specific examples of true love from Romans 12.

Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Love Romans Style” Romans 12 The twelfth chapter of Romans follows eleven chapters of direct teaching on the work of Christ and the unfolding merciful plan of God to restore both Jew and Gentile alike to fellowship with Him. In light of these great truths, ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

"Heaven’s 7, 24, 365 Perpetual Pastor” Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 10, 2018

Message 37 in our journey through John's gospel. This message summarizes the ministry of the Holy Spirit as revealed in the Scriptures. A more complete treatment of the ministry of the Holy Spirit can be found in the Holy Spirit series.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Heaven’s 7, 24, 365 Perpetual Pastor” Considerable confusion exists today over the roll and function of this special person in the church. To many, his work and relationship to the church remains a mystery. He is not only invisible but also sometimes ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Boxed In For Growth And Glory Part 1 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 18, 2018

Message 4 in our exodus journey with the Israelites. This message explores the difficulty and deliverance at the Red Sea.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch "BOXED IN FOR GROWTH AND GLORY" INTRODUCTION This is the forth in a series of messages tracing Israel’s journey to rest. Their experience effectively illustrates the key elements involved in any walk of faith. Only a life that functions ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Calm Down A Fight, Flight, Or Freeze Reaction

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 16, 2019

A study in the book of 2 Chronicles 11: 1 – 23

2 Chronicles 11: 1 – 23 Calm down a fight, flight, or freeze reaction 11 Now when Rehoboam came to Jerusalem, he assembled from the house of Judah and Benjamin one hundred and eighty thousand chosen men who were warriors, to fight against Israel, that he might restore the kingdom to Rehoboam. 2 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 11:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel