Sermons on Derision:

Persecution: The Opening Salvoes

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 25, 2013

Religious opposition to the Gospel!

PERSECUTION: THE OPENING SALVOES. Acts 4:1-31; Acts 5:12-42. Soon after the early success of Pentecost, the fledgling New Testament church found herself facing persecution. This is not surprising, and quite in keeping with the pattern of the earlier ministry of Jesus. For example, Herod the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-31, Acts 5:12-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Genesis 31:1-55 – Learning From A Toxic Workplace Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Feb 28, 2015

It’s time to become a returnee and brave the journey to the land of promise. But is he prepared to lose his job to pursue his destiny? Are you?

Genesis 31:1-55 – LEARNING FROM A TOXIC WORKPLACE He has been bullied into working for them for many years. Now he overhears his co-workers making derisive comments about him in a private conversation. They falsely accuse him of wrong-doing and attack his character. They don’t even ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 31:1-55

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do You Trust Me No Matter What? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Mar 12, 2012

In Mark chapter 5 we find three different situations, and Jesus using three different methods to bring release to prisoners. The man who was demon possessed was helpless and couldn’t reach out, and was in fact hostile to Jesus because of the legion. So Je

In Mark chapter 5 we find three different situations, and Jesus using three different methods to bring release to prisoners. The man who was demon possessed was helpless and couldn’t reach out, and was in fact hostile to Jesus because of the legion. So Jesus came to him. The woman with the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

What Do You Really Think Of Jesus? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Mar 12, 2012

So what do you think of Jesus? You've heard about Him from the culture and even from the church but is that really Jesus? Some people are afraid of sharing their faith knowing the possible rejection they'll receive - so is it worth it?

Isn’t it great to go home? You get to see family and old friends—visit old haunts and places you played as a child. Well, not everyone likes going home. For some, memories of the past are bleak and painful. For others, it isn’t the past only but the present which brings pain and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-31

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Grace At Work 15 - Pastor Teacher2 Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Feb 23, 2013

Ministry Gifts - Pastor Teacher The What - The pastor, elder, is to shepherd God’s flock; an underling of the Chief Shepherd. The How - The shepherding God’s flock is accomplished by the teaching of God’s Word.

Dakota Community Church February 24, 2013 Grace at Work - 15 Pastor Teacher 2 Ephesians 4:11-13 11 It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, 12 to prepare God’s people for works of service, so that the body of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-13

Denomination: Mennonite

Nehemiah

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015

Nehemiah

Nehemiah ch 6 v 1 - 14 1. Nehemiah's Walk 1 ¶ Now it came to pass, when Sanballat, and Tobiah, and Geshem the Arabian, and the rest of our enemies, heard that I had builded the wall, and that there was no breach left therein; (though at that time I had not set up the doors upon the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:1-14

Denomination: Holiness

Welcome King Jesus!

Contributed by John Dobbs on Mar 19, 2016

King Jesus was welcomed at the Triumphal Entry. He alone saw something everyone else missed.

Welcome King Jesus! Luke 19-28-44 There are many protocols for welcoming royalty / celebrities. At the Oscars there is the Red Carpet. When the President emerges, “Hail to the Chief”. Many parades have a celebrity float / Parade Marshall. What kind of welcome would be appropriate for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Life Of Paul Part Iii Series

Contributed by Dan Carroll on Aug 26, 2016

After spending ten to thirteen years preparing Paul teamed up with Barnabas in Antioch where the church grew and opened to all people. Barnabas and Paul were sent out on the first outreach team.

INTRODUCTION • Paul was wild, crazy, zealous, lost, brilliant, passionate and super focused. • Last week we talked about how Paul was touched deeply inside and then how he was sent to the desert to be transformed and how he waited for his destiny to unfold, for thirteen ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Child Of God Is Never Outnumbered

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 29, 2018

A study in the book of 2 Samuel 5: 1 – 25

2 Samuel 5: 1 – 25 A child of God is never outnumbered 5 Then all the tribes of Israel came to David at Hebron and spoke, saying, “Indeed we are your bone and your flesh. 2 Also, in time past, when Saul was king over us, you were the one who led Israel out and brought them in; and the LORD said to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 5:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

How God Sees His Word

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on May 9, 2018

This message asks the question "Do you see God's Word the same way He sees it?" To the degree that we see the Bible like God sees the Bible will determine how much of God's blessings we walk in.

I want to talk a little about how God sees His Word. We’re going to look at a lot of scripture that show us how God views His Word. And as we do this, I want you to ask yourself the question: “Do I see God’s Word the same way He sees it?” To the degree that we see things the way God sees them will ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:11-13, 2 Peter 1:15-21, 1 Peter 1:23-25, Hebrews 13:17-19, Hebrews 1:1-3, Romans 10:14-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

25th Sunday After Pentecost. November 19th, 2023. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 23, 2023

Year A, Proper 28.

Judges 4:1-7, Psalm 123:1-4, Zephaniah 1:7, Zephaniah 1:12-18, Psalm 90:1-12, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11, Matthew 25:14-30 A). A MODEL OF SPIRITUAL WARFARE. Judges 4:1-7. JUDGES 4:1-2. At the very outset of this short passage we discover that war MIGHT come against the LORD’s people as a direct ...read more

Scripture: Judges 4:1-7, Psalm 123:1-4, Zephaniah 1:7, Zephaniah 1:12-18, Psalm 90:1-12, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11, Matthew 25:14-30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christian = Plain Brown Wrapper

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 15, 2006

Choose your colors, just not plain brown.

Christian = Plain Brown Wrapper I preach at a local rescue mission and I used most of this message there one night. I wanted to warn them because desperate people are very vulnerable to deception in the name of Christ. I have added some verses because I want to approach the same subject but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

Dynamics That Effect Christian Service-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 15, 2012

2 of 3. Paul warned Timothy of the dynamics required to fulfill his charge. Believers must be aware of the dynamics surrounding the fulfillment of their Christian service. What are some of these dynamics? Christian service must embrace...

DYNAMICS That EFFECT CHRISTIAN SERVICE-II—1Timothy 1:18-20 Attention: Linda & Jill were chatting over coffee. "I've been experiencing a strange & painful side effect from coffee. I'm fine when I drink it black, but if I use cream, or sugar, or both, I get a stabbing pain in one eye, said ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

So Much From So Little – Part 2 Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 18, 2012

A study of the book of Daniel chapter 9

Daniel 9: 20 - 27 So Much From So Little – Part 2 20 Now while I was speaking, praying, and confessing my sin and the sin of my people Israel, and presenting my supplication before the LORD my God for the holy mountain of my God, 21 yes, while I was speaking in prayer, the man Gabriel, whom ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:20-27

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

An Outline Of Acts 17:16-34

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Oct 5, 2022

Paul had left Berea and with the help of friends made it to Athens, one of Greece's largest cities. He stood alone in that city, sharing the gospel with as many as he could: even some of the elite!

Introduction: This section covers Paul’s ministry in Athens, after he had left Thessalonica and Berea. While there he tried to share the Gospel with as many as he could. 1 The Dialogue in the Agora or market place Text, Acts 17:16-21, KJV: 16 Now while Paul waited for them at Athens, his spirit ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Baptist