Sermons on Denying The Flesh:

A Lion On The Loose

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Jun 28, 2001

There is a lion loose today, and he trying to defeat you, to bind you, to keep you from becoming what God would have you to be.Satan promises the best, but pays with the worst

’A LION ON THE LOOSE’ 1 Peter 5:8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: Several years ago, one of our state paper had an article in it which said, "there’s a mountain lion loose in the NW part of our county. It is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

Low Risk, High Reward Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Nov 19, 2007

Not everyone who uses the name of Jesus will enter into heaven. Putting into practice Jesus’ teachings to love others it what it takes. What have you got lose?

Series on the Mount Low Risk, High Reward Matthew 7:21-23 November 18, 2007 Maurice Blondel said, “If you really want to understand a man, don’t just listen to what he says but watch what he does.” We have seen over and over how Jesus wants us to put into practice his teachings. However, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Church Of God

Pupils Of Grace Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 19, 2006

Grace teaches us how to live for Christ.

Pupils of Grace Text: Titus 2:11-15 Introduction 1. Illustration: The story was passed on over internet about Little Billy, a Jewish boy, who was failing his math lessons. His parents tried everything they could to get him to do better in this subject, but he continued to fail. At last, they ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-15

Denomination: Methodist

Who Then Is This Jesus? Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Sep 3, 2002

The incident relayed to us in Luke 11:14-28 presses three relevant questions upon us. The first is, “Is Jesus The Son Of God As He Claims?” The second is, “How Do I Know That He Is Who He Says He Is?” And the third is, “What Must I Do In The Face Of This

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 30 “Who Then Is This Jesus!” Luke 11:14-26 Dr. John R. Hamby Several years ago (1972) Christian author Josh McDowell authored a book entitled “Evidence That Demands A Verdict.” This book ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

Conditions For Abiding In His Presence

Contributed by Gary Huckaby on Feb 11, 2003

Do you want to know the continual presence of God? Would you do what is necessary to know His presence at every moment? Here are some of the conditions for abiding in His presence.

A Sermon For You A Ministry of Huckaby’s Evangelism Today’s Sermon Title Conditions For Abiding In His Presence By-Evangelist Gary Huckaby D.D. Please read with me from the book of Psalms, chapter forty-six, and verse ten. Psalms 46:10; "Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:10

Denomination: Baptist

One More Question Series

Contributed by John Hamby on May 13, 2003

Jesus answers the question, Is there an after life? Will people really be raised from the dead?

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 57 One More Question! Luke 20:27-40 As Jesus taught in the temple one group after another came and took Him to task. First, there are those who came to question his authority to cleanse the temple and to continue to teach daily there (vv.1-2). He defeated them ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:27-40

Denomination: Baptist

A Mission's Moment Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Oct 2, 2005

The people of repented of their sin. This sermon looks at what true repentance really is.

A Mission’s Moment Text: Jonah 3:1-10 Introduction: One of the old cartoons that we use to watch as kids has now come back onto the TV. Surprisingly, my children enjoy it and watch it all the time. I’m referring to Popeye. You remember "Popeye the Sailor Man", don’t you? Every episode was based ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Stephen: Giving His Life And Death For Christ Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Oct 1, 2005

Stephens character was shown by Dr Luke in Acts 6. In Acts 7 we see that character lived out as he lives for Christ and because of his witness becomes the first to die for Christ.

Intro: Last week we learned about the character of a Godly man. We learned about Stephen. Stephen was the first martyr for Christ and what an example to follow! Stephen was not only the first martyr for Christ, but many Scholars and preachers also credit him with being the first Christian ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:1-60

Denomination: Baptist

The Snare Of Sexual Sins

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 11, 2005

How sexual sins will trap you

Intro: I think I have mentioned before, I have a chipmunk living in my house. He’s a very sly little animal. He’s very cute to look at, and no one would ever want to hurt such a little animal. Yet, he’s also very destructive. He’s made a home up under my vinyl siding and is chewing away at ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Altar Of "I" Series

Contributed by James Cloud on Aug 4, 2007

This sermon deals with religiosity, self-rightouesness and "me worship" vs. the true faith that God requires.

The Altar of “I” By Fr. James Cloud A young man entered a beautiful cathedral which was so ornately decorated that the very sight of it could make the hardest of sinners cry in repentance. He made his way down the aisle of the church and found it surprisingly empty except for a solitary ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:1-22

Denomination: Anglican

The World's Most Popular Religion

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 30, 2005

The World wants a religion that does not INSIST, does not INVOLVE, does not INTERFERE, and does not INCLUDE [certain things.] Link included to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

The World’s Most Popular Religion Acts 26:5 Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website: http://www.gbcdecatur.org/sermons/PopularReligion.html ----- I heard a story about a pastor who called two boys to his office. One boy was asked to wait outside the door while the other ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:5

Denomination: Baptist

The Faithfulness Of God

Contributed by William D. Brown on Feb 13, 2009

There is One that has never made a mistake, One that we can totally put our trust in and believe every thing He says whether we understand it or not. And that of coarse is our Great God.

THE FAITHFULNESS OF GOD Deut. 7:9 2-14-09 Today I want to talk for a little while on the “faithfulness of God”. As we all know there are people in this world that are not faithful hardly to do with any thing, It seems that it’ is really hard for us to put confidence ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 7:9

Denomination: Baptist

World Religions - 3 Buddhism

Contributed by Chris Surber on Nov 20, 2008

In Buddhism enlightenment is achieved through pouring one’s self out. In Christ, grace has been poured out unto us!

What About Buddhism? Titus 3:1-7 Introduction Frederick Buechner, in his book Now and Then, has a section on his comparison of the teachings of Buddha and of Jesus Christ, a topic he wrestled with when he was teaching at Phillips Exeter Academy: “Finally, lest students of comparative religion be ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:1-7

Denomination: Christian Church

Four Words Concerning God's Amazing Grace

Contributed by Duane Smith on Nov 25, 2008

Part two of two. This message is intended to help us see the amazing grace of God and all that it does for us that we might magnify the Lord Jesus Christ.

FOUR WORDS CONCERNING GOD’S AMAZING GRACE – Part 2 of 2 Titus 2:11-15 INTRODUCTION: A. Phillip Yancey describes grace in his book What’s So Amazing About Grace. He writes, “Grace means there is nothing we can do to make God love us more—no amount of spiritual calisthenics and renunciations, no ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

Riches To Rags Series

Contributed by Steven Buhr on Nov 12, 2009

If we want to ‘really live’, we need to get in touch with the One Who really gives us life. We need to get to know Jesus Christ, the Creator of each and every one of us.

Riches to Rags September 20, 2009 Opportunities missed: There was a very cautious man, Who never laughed or played. He never risked, he never tried He never sang or prayed. And when one day, he passed away His insurance was denied. For since he never really lived, They claimed he never ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist