Sermons on Deliberate Disobedience:

Dealing With Temptation

Contributed by Clay Hallmark on May 3, 2006

Temptation is something that we battle on a daily basis. What is temptation? Temptation is a pivotal moment in time when we have the choice to do right or to do wrong based solely on our own choices. Temptation does not come from God. James tells us in 1:

Temptation is something each of us faces everyday! Temptation is something that we battle on a daily basis. What is temptation? Temptation is a pivotal moment in time when we have the choice to do right or to do wrong based solely on our own choices. Temptation does not come from God. James tells ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Four Spiritual Checks - #2 The Reliability Of God's Promises Series

Contributed by Mark Thornton on Oct 3, 2001

This is the second in a series on Paul’s Trustworthy sayings. It encourages us to find peace and hope in God’s promises.

INTRODUCTION. (ILLUS.) When I began my first year at Bible College, I quickly became friends with another guy who was in my class -- let’s call him John. John and I were both from Brethren In Christ churches, we both came straight from high school, and we were both enrolled in the same program ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:8-13

Denomination: *other

"Discipline" Pt 2 Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Oct 10, 2005

A look at how Paul’s instructions for church discipline line up with Matthew 18

1 Timothy 5:20 20 Those who continue in sin, rebuke in the presence of all, so that the rest also will be fearful of sinning. As we come to consider part 2 of our examination of scriptural admonition in reference to church discipline, I think it is wise to carefully remind ourselves, and by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:20

Denomination: Orthodox

Fill 'er Up: A Praying Community Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Sep 17, 2006

We should pray for our spiritual growth.

FILL ‘ER UP: A PRAYING COMMUNITY Ephesians 3.14-21 S: Community C: A Praying Community Th: Building Up in Love; Doing Our Work Pr: WE SHOULD PRAY FOR OUR SPIRITUAL GROWTH. ?: How? KW: Requests TS: We will find in our study of Ephesians 3.14-21 three requests we should be making in order to grow ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Turning Off The Tap Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 20, 2013

How can avoid being in debt? And is it all up to me, or is God involved in helping me accomplish that? And what is the significance of the debts all being forgiven at the Feast of Tabernacles?

OPEN: Little Tommy told his mother he had decided what he wanted when he grew up. “Well, honey,” she responded “what’s that?” He said, “I’d like to have a million dollars, a big house, and no bathtubs.” “No bathtubs?” asked his mother. “Why not?” “Because,” he said,” when I grow up I want to be ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 15:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Experience God's Protection Series

Contributed by James Wallace on May 17, 2018

The Blessed Assurance that no evil shall befall us regardless of the circumstances should cause us to rest contentedly in the fact the Most High, Almighty Jesus, will protect us and deliver us from any and every threat.

Connecting with God How to Experience God's Protection Psalm 91 As I studied Psalm 91 this week, I was reminded of my experiences with 2 different young men whom I met when I worked in Yellowstone National Park back in the summer of 1971. Two young men whom I never saw again, but strangely whose ...read more

Denomination: Bible Church

Two Halves Don't Make One Whole!

Contributed by Edwin Amundson on Jul 30, 2002

This sermon teaches the believer about obedience to God through the example of Abraham

?TWO HALVES DON?T MAKE ONE WHOLE? GENESIS 11:31- 12:5 JOKE--- One of the regular ladies of the church ?Eunice? was cooking a pot of her famous beans for the church potluck. As she was just getting them on the stove her Grandson, ?Little George?, came running through the house, BB gun in one hand, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

His Gifts, His Call, His Sovereignty

Contributed by David Richardson on Sep 29, 2005

God has a gift or gifts for each one of us. God has a call for each one of us. God has a plan for each one of us

Title: His Gifs, His Call, His Sovereignty Romans 11 29 for God’s gifts and his call are irrevocable. 30 Just as you who were at one time disobedient to God have now received mercy as a result of their disobedience, 31 so they too have now become disobedient in order that they too may now receive ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:29-36

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Teachings Of Titus #6

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 24, 2022

Pastors enjoy preaching about what it is like living our lives with God.

The Bible is filled with sermon material that we can draw from as we preach on this wonderful Christian life that God has blessed us with. But also the Bible gives us some passages that tell us what our life was like before we accepted the Lord Jesus as our personal Savior. Such is the case in ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:3

Denomination: Baptist

A Reward For Obedience

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 29, 2018

A study in the book of Deuteronomy 4: 1 – 49

Deuteronomy 4: 1 – 49 There is a reward for obedience 4 “Now, O Israel, listen to the statutes and the judgments which I teach you to observe, that you may live, and go in and possess the land which the LORD God of your fathers is giving you. 2 You shall not add to the word which I command you, ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The First Three Chapters (Suras) Of The Koran. Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Aug 21, 2015

We enter cautiously into the very unusual world of Islam via the first 3 chapters of its holiest book.

Lesson 14 , More Introductory Matters, and Sura 1 Note: From this point on, all quotations from the Koran are taken from The Generous Qur'an, copyright 2009, used by permission of Usama Dakdok Publishing, LLC. So we enter in. Here in my hand is a Koran. Well, not really. It is very like a ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Part 4 Strength For The Weak Days Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Apr 11, 2003

Week 4 in a study through the 119th Psalm

“Strength for the Weak Days” Part 4 Sermon Series: A Word about the Word Date: February 17, 2003 Place: Allendale Baptist Text: Psalm 119: 25-32 Introduction In this section of the 119th Psalm, the writer is crying out from the melting pot of trials and troubles. He is experiencing difficulties ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

Fasting Series

Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Feb 16, 2005

Jesus calls his followers to a life of prayer and fasting

Love Expressed in Fasting Matthew 6:16-18 “When you fast, do not look somber as the hypocrites do, for they disfigure their faces to show men they are fasting. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full. But when you fast, put oil on your head and wash your face, 18 so that it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-17

Denomination: Methodist

Tough Love In The Church

Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 23, 2008

What is church discipline? When is it appropriate? How long does it last?

Matthew 18:15-17 1 Corinthians 5:1-11 1 Timothy 1:18-20 Titus 3:10-11 1. Illus. of teenager gone wild • Young man of about 18 went wild. • Would drink, do drugs, come home raging and tear up the place. • Would come to blows with mom and dad. • Finally, parents had to administer “tough love.” They ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Let God Wash Your Eyes With Tears So You Might See

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 2, 2008

"He wipes our eyes with tears that we might see. The broken heart He knows is best for me." How God turns our pains in to joy. He who goes about in tears will reap with joy.

He Washes Your Eyes With Tears That You Might See (Psalm 126, 5,6) "He who goes to and fro weeping, carrying his bag of seed. Shall indeed come again bringing his sheaves with him." (Psa 126,5,6) Song: He washed my eyes with tears that I might see, The broken heart I had was good for me; He ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational