Sermons on Deny Youself:

Revelation, And God’s Church Pt.1

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 2, 2011

Pergamos lit. means “citadel” and is the word from where we get the word parchment. This was a writing material made from animals and was first developed in that area.

Revelation, and God’s Church Revelation 2:12-17NKJ 12 “And to the angel of the church in Pergamos write, ‘These things says He who has the sharp two-edged sword: 13 “I know your works, and where you dwell, where Satan’s throne is. And you hold fast to My ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Instrumental Music And New Testament Worship

Contributed by Robert Glass on Nov 3, 2011

Is it ok to use instruments of music in the Worship Setting?

Instrumental music and New Testament Worship I was recently asked about music in the church and specifically asked about the lack of musical instruments in Church worship. There are two distinct worships found in the Bible; The Old Covenant or Testament and The New Covenant or ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Access Anytime

Contributed by Anonymous Contributor on Nov 13, 2013

Jesus death and resurrection provided for us a 1X sacrifice 4 all time so that we can have access anytime. Find out what it means as a believer to have access anytime to the throne of grace whereby we can receive grace and mercy in time of need.

Access Anytime!!! Heb. 4: 14-16. It was said of Abe Lincoln (President) that he gave his children permission to have access to him at anytime. Whether working in the oval office or meeting with dignitaries his children had the assurance that they had access to their father at anytime (crawl up on ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Cost Of Discipleship Series

Contributed by Donald Rapp on Oct 19, 2010

Becoming a follower of Jesus Christ is more than just getting a ticket to heaven.

The Cost of Discipleship The Book of Mark Mark 8:34-37 I. Introduction: A. Background 1. Jesus has just told the disciples in an unambiguous way that He was going to die soon. a) No longer in parables or symbols. 2. They had reacted negatively toward that revelation as demonstrated by ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-37

Denomination: Baptist

Love Reaffirmed

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Apr 14, 2013

Jesus desires our love above all else. Can we leave the past behind and reaffirm our love to Christ?

I was reading in the book, “Streams in the Desert” which stated that one of life’s greatest paradoxes is knowing that the only person who is truly at rest is the one who had achieved it by working through the struggles of conflict, mistakes and regret. The book went on to note that: “The person ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Free Methodist

Who Hath Believed Our Report?

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 6, 2015

WHO HATH BELIEVED OUR REPORT?

Isaiah 53 WHO HATH BELIEVED OUR REPORT? 1-The reception--"Who hath believed?" 2-The report--"Our report" ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: Holiness

The Bible, Our Foundation, 11 . External Proofs Of The Truth Of Scripture Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Apr 29, 2015

No matter how or from what angle we look at this incredible Book, it is Divine in Its origin!

External proof of the truth of Scripture. We have alluded to the internal testimony, the authority of the Holy Spirit showing us Jesus through the written Word working on the inner man. But there is an external set of “proofs” for the Bible also. Never did one speak like Jesus, said the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Longsuffering Of God

Contributed by Steve Klein on May 18, 2015

An examination of God's longsuffering, which both comforts and motivates us.

The Longsuffering of God Intro: Did you hear about the teacher who was helping one of her kindergarten students put his boots on? He asked for help and she could see why. With her pulling and him pushing, the boots still didn’t want to go on. When the second boot was on, she had worked up a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 5:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Are What You Believe

Contributed by Dr. David Wesner on May 25, 2015

If I determine that what the world teaches is the truth, I will believe like those in the world.

What is it that makes us who we are? What is it that defines us? What is it that leads us from one place in life to another? Titus 1:15-16 To the pure, all things are pure, but to those who are corrupted and do not believe, nothing is pure. In fact, both their minds and consciences are corrupt. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:28-29, Titus 1:15-16

Denomination: Charismatic

He Will Baptize You With The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jan 30, 2018

John was baptizing and the people knew and understood that but what was this baptism with the Holy Spirit that Jesus was bringing?

(This sermon is in an outline form so you may need to flesh it out a little) Please open your Bibles to Mark 1:1-8 which we will read in a few minutes. Last Sunday when we took a look at this passage of Scripture we talked about three things: 1. Mark was announcing Who Jesus is 2. Mark was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8, Matthew 22:37-40

Denomination: Nazarene

Inheritance Of God Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Feb 9, 2019

God has elected all of us for his eternal kingdom. We are His inheritance because He is our Creator, He is our Redeemer and he bought us by His own precious blood.

Psalm 33:1-12 v. 12 Chosen - Inheritance of God Introduction: Last month we have learned the ‘Love of God’. This month we will be meditating the “Election of God” according to the understanding of John Wesley. Wesley felt that the idea of absolute unconditional predestination by divine decree was ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Temptation

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Sep 26, 2019

Temptation is something we all experience. This writeup will help us examine the meaning and source of temptation. Also, scriptural ways of overcoming it will be provided. May we not fall into temptation in Jesus name.

Temptation is what got us to where we are today in the world - as the first man and woman succumbed to it in the garden of Eden (Genesis 3:1-19). We thank God however, for providing us a way of overcoming. THe way is Jesus Christ. Halleluyah! Do you find yourself struggling with various forms of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:11, 1 Corinthians 10:13, James 1:14-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Freedom In Christ! Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Oct 5, 2019

Freedom in Christ means it’s not a freedom to do whatever or however we wish rather, we are free from sin so that we may obey God (Romans 6:17-19).

The children of the devil live to please themselves instead of choosing a lifestyle that is pleasing to God. God wants us to pursue holiness. He wants us to live the Holy Spirit filled life. True Christian believer who has truly come to know Christ will be free from sin, they will be holy, in ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8, Galatians 5:1

Sadducees And Resurrection

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Oct 18, 2019

Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time -- 32nd Sunday, Year C

A preacher related that: YEARS AGO, THE brilliant but cantankerous Baptist preacher Carlyle Marney was speaking to some students at a Christian college. When a student asked, "Dr. Marney, would you say a word or two about the resurrection of the dead?" Marney replied, "I will not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:27-38

Denomination: Catholic

The "c's" That Make A Christian

Contributed by Robert Glass on Jan 18, 2019

All the different facets of being a Christian that start with C.

The “C’s” That Make A Christian Robert A, Glass In school, a C is not the best of grades. But as a Christian, some C’s are very important. These “C’s” make us a BETTER Christian. 1. Conversion: Are we truly converted to Christ or are we “Sitting on the fence?” Conversion is a CHANGE! AC becomes ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:19, Matthew 18:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ