Sermons on Denial:

The Antichrist Identified

Contributed by Richard Bowman on Sep 19, 2023

The word "antichrist" means "against Christ. John writes that Antichrist is in the world in the first century. There are many antichrist. To focus on the final antichrist while ignoring the antichrists among us misses the point.

THE ANTICHRIST IDENTIFIED Warsaw Christian Church, Richard Bowman, Pastor Text: 1 John 2:18-22: Little children, it is the last hour; and as you have heard that the Antichrist is coming, even now many antichrists have come, by which we know that it is the last hour. 19 They went out from us, but ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-22

The Stirring Of The Guilty Conscience

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 14, 2026

One of the major reasons for the 7 years of famine on the ancient world was to bring Joseph's brothers to him. God used it and Joseph's testings to stir their guilty consciences and bring them to repentance. Is God causing a famine in our lives?

THE STIRRING OF THE GUILTY CONSCIENCE Gen. 42:21 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. There are always two ways to look at something. 2. A young boy, Jayden, came into the house covered with mud after finishing a rough day of play. "Mom," he shouted at the top of his voice, "if I fell out ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 42:21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Looking Forward To A Greater Level PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 7, 2023

This sermon encourages embracing God's grace to let go of past mistakes and failures, and move forward towards a brighter, faith-filled future.

Welcome, friends, to this gathering of hearts and minds, united in our shared faith and the hope that springs eternal from it. We are here today, not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the unfolding story of God's redemptive love. We are here to be nurtured by the Word, to be ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13

Topics: Forget The Past, Look Forward

When Seeing Is Not Believing

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Faith that requires proof is inferior to faith that does not have to see in order to believe.

Thesis: Faith that requires proof is inferior to faith that does not have to see in order to believe. Intro.: 1. Illust. I'll never forget the day I was told that I was going to be a father. "You've got to be kidding!" was about all I could say. I was assured that this was no joke--all the proper ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-29

Called, Chosen & Faithful

Contributed by Shishir Bhandari on Aug 17, 2004

God has called us into His salvation. Yet that call is not yet complete or else God’s chariot would have come and snatched us right away to heaven on the day of our baptism; we must also be chosen and receive the highest rank of faithfulness.

Text: Rev. 17:14 Matthew 5:1-12; Isaiah 53:7 Introduction: God calls each of us to live a life of faith. You may be religious: you may have obeyed everything that your religion or denomination has commanded you to do, but you have never felt the power of God in you. This time however , you ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 17:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is Your Name? Week 1 Series

Contributed by Randy Bennett on Aug 17, 2004

Satan, the father of lies, has convinced us that we are worthless sinners. What does God say about us - and how hard is it for us to accept it?

What is Your Name? Big Idea: Satan has deceived us into believing that we are simple humans, just “sinners, saved by grace.” God calls us His children and Jesus tells us that we are made new in Him. Which voice are we listening to? Scripture: John 10:10 2 Corinthians 5:17 Romans 6:1-14 1 Peter ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Opportunity Series

Contributed by Kevin Litchfield on Oct 18, 2005

This sermon is in a series on Elijah

The Opportunity Last week we saw how God invited Elijah to join him on a journey. A journey from the Cherith brook to the Village of Zarephath. We saw how God used this Journey to shape and sculpt Elijah into the man he was to become. Finally, Elijah makes it to the village... And upon ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:10

Denomination: Baptist

Keeping Our Head Above Water

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Apr 5, 2003

No matter what the waters of life may hold or how raging the rivers may be, the child of God can rest in the promise: "I will be with thee."

KEEPING OUR HEAD ABOVE WATER “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; And through the rivers, they shall not overflow you.” Isaiah 43:2a WHEN YOU PASS… No one is immune from trials, tribulations, troubles and distresses in this life. These things affect us all. Jesus said: ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:2

Denomination: Baptist

Sincere Faith Or Cosequences Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 20, 2002

People related to Jesus in various ways. This is true in our day as well. The type of relationship we have to the Lord carreis with it consequences, both good and bad.

Sincere Faith or Cosequences (Mark 11:1-18, Luke 19:41-44) INTRO 1. Few disappointments hurt as much as relational disappointments: 2. "All you think about is golf," the heartbroken wife complained. "You never think of me--even here at the breakfast table." "Of course I think of you," he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:41-44, Mark 11:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Hands-On Motherhood

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 14, 2007

Every mother is different and every situation is different; but successful moms are hands-on moms.

Hands-On Motherhood 1. According to CNN article (5-07), "The typical [stay at home] mother puts in a 92-hour work week… and works at least 10 jobs. In order of hours spent on them per week, these are: housekeeper, day-care center teacher, cook, computer operator, laundry machine operator, janitor, ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Really Free Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 3, 2007

Through frequently talked about, few people what freedom is--what they have been saved from and what they have been saved for.

John 8:31-38 “Really Free” INTRODUCTION As American Christians, there are two times when we celebrate our freedom. There’s the Fourth of July when we celebrate the signing of the Declaration of Independence, and there’s Reformation Sunday when we celebrate the nailing of 95 Theses to the ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-38, 1 John 8:31-38

Denomination: Lutheran

Are You Living In Freedom? Series

Contributed by Scott Jordan on Mar 20, 2007

Part 7 of Colossians

Are you living in Freedom? Colossians (2:8-23) I. Are you living in freedom from philosophies and traditions of men? A. The freedom from spiritual nonsense. Don’t let anyone lead you astray with empty philosophy and high-sounding nonsense that come from human thinking and from the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8-23

Denomination: *other

The Death Of The Cross

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Mar 22, 2007

The death of Jesus on the cross provides an example of love, self-sacrifice, and obedience.

The Death of the Cross. Phil. 2:8 INTRO.: In Philippians 2, the death of the cross is presented as an example of selfless living. Not that we should seek to die like Jesus, but that we should strive to live in the spirit of self-sacrificing love for one another and obedience to the will of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Mind Of Christ Series

Contributed by James Tilley on Dec 10, 2009

This is an exposition of Philippians 2.5-8

The Mind of Christ Text: Phil 2.5-8 Introduction: • What is Christmas all about? -v.5. • Christmas doesn’t belong to the world and they world cannot give Christmas its meaning. • The passage tells us what Christmas is really about, it’s about Jesus Christ. He truly is “the reason for the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Three Simple Rules (3) Series

Contributed by O. K. Neal on Jan 25, 2010

Life is simpler if we follow Wesley’s three simple rules than 615+ laws. Third, stay in love with God

Three simple rules (3) Excerpts taken from the talk (and book) of Bishop Rueben P. Job by the same title John 21: 15-17 Last two week Do no harm Do Good Today = Stay in love with God Wesley says = “Stay in love with God by attending all of the ordinances of God...” All you legalists should ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible