Sermons on Despise Authority:

"Running In The Rain"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Mar 13, 2006

Elijah ran out of gas. What keeps a Christian up and running? Simple four point outline: 1. Running on Feeling. 2. Running on Fear. 3. Running on Fumes. And 4. Running on Faith!

Introductory text: (Heb 12:1 KJV) Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, (Heb 12:2 KJV) Looking unto Jesus the author ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Run For Your Life Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Jun 12, 2008

As we continue in our study of Hebrews, we continue to look at the importance of faith in the Christian life as we run the race of life.

Run for Your Life Hebrews 12:1-3 Intro Throughout our study of the book of Hebrews, we have noted the emphasis on being steadfast in our faith; the warning against developing unbelief and the need for a faith that endures. This emphasis continues, with our own life of faith described here in the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

01 Living Worry Free Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jun 23, 2008

Three steps to worry free living. ❶ Watch Your Passions ❷ Know There Will Be Problems ❸ Seek His Purpose

- In a 2005 message entitled, “What Katrina Can Teach Us,” Max Lucado stated, “We were barely into the new millennium - Towers falling in NYC & planes crashing into the Pentagon & the PA farmland. - Bombs over Baghdad - The tsunami – a roaring wave that sucked life & innocence out to sea. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24-34

Denomination: Baptist

Parable Of The Crooked Manager

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 17, 2009

God is looking for Single Minded people

LUKE 16:1-13 GOD IS LOOKING FOR SINGLE MINDED PEOPLE Sermon This is one of the most difficult parables to understand - because at first blush it looks as if Jesus is condoning sharp practices. On careful reflection however, I don’t think he is. The Story is a bit of an enigma There are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Anglican

Spiritual Darkness Described

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 29, 2011

The treatment of Jesus during and after His trial was awful. And yet if was normal for people who are in darkness. Because when it is dark, you miss things you should be able to see.

Passage: Matthew 27:27-46 Intro: Lightning is more impressive at night. PP lightning in the day PP Lightning storm at night 1. we see spiritual darkness all around us in many ways. 2. but there are few examples greater than what went on during the torment and crucifixion of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:27-44

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Seven Words One Friday - 1 The Word Of Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Apr 4, 2012

❶ We Hear the Fulfillment of Prophecy (Isa. 53:12 ❷ We Hear Christ’s Identified with His People ❸ We Hear Of God’s View of Sin Ignorant or Not ❹ We Hear About the Blindness of the Human Heart ❺ We Hear Him P

Luke 23:34 - Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do 10 Famous Last Words 10 This doesn't taste right. 9 "I can make this light before it changes. 8 Now watch this. 7 "Why yes honey, I do think you look fat in that dress. 6 Let it down slowly. 5 Nice doggie 4 It's probably ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

Denomination: Baptist

Cave Of Adullam

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 7, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Are you in a cave? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we are like batman hiding in a cave. IV. TEXT: 1 Samuel 22:1-2 (Amplified Bible) SO DAVID departed and escaped to the cave of Adullam: a

I. EXORDIUM: Are you in a cave? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we are like batman hiding in a cave. IV. TEXT: 1 Samuel 22:1-2 (Amplified Bible) SO DAVID departed and escaped to the cave of Adullam: and when his brothers and all his father’s house heard ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 22:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Kingdom Advances: Freedom For The Captives Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 20, 2014

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Kingdom Advances: Freedom for the Captives

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Kingdom Advances: Freedom for the Captives Luke 13:10-17 Books – Williams on kingdom Jesus has gone from teaching that tragedies are meant to awaken us to our need to repent, the fig tree teaching us that God mercifully gives Israel more time to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Except The Lord Build The House

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 6, 2015

Except the Lord Build the House

Psalm 127:1 Except the Lord Build the House 1. THE BUILDING - 1 Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: (a) The Vanity Here 1 Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it i. Working is Vain - they labour in vain - ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1

Denomination: Holiness

Break Up Your Fallow Ground

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 9, 2015

Revival

Hosea 10 Break Up Your Fallow Ground 1. Their Rebellion (v.1-5) (a) They were Selfish Israel is an empty vine, he bringeth forth ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 10:1-12

Denomination: Holiness

Meeting The Christ On The Margins

Contributed by Darryl Ward on Mar 26, 2017

Sermon about ministry amongst the marginalised

Twenty-something years ago, I was at a weekend meeting a few miles out of Taupo. When we had finished our business for the Saturday, a few of us drove into town to have a look around, and at some point, I left the others, so I could patronise one of the local watering holes. I soon found a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Anglican

Why Believe In Christ's Resurrection?

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 10, 2016

Why we believe in Christ's resurrection

A. HISTORY: CREDIBLE OBSERVERS AND A RELIABLE RECORD B. WHY WE BELIEVE IN CHRIST’S RESURRECTION 1. The tomb was empty. “They (the women) found the stone rolled away . . . and found not the body of the Lord Jesus Christ” (Luke 24:2-3). The angel said, “He is not here: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

Heavenly Purposes For Filthy Lucre

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 18, 2016

What did Jesus teach about money?

Sermon Intro Why is money referred to as filthy lucre? Because we all sin, all money is tainted by sin of some kind. Is filthy lucre usable for heavenly purposes? Goal Let’s learn that filthy lucre can be used for heavenly purposes. Sermon Plan We will discuss a shrewd manager and his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Today Counts Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 19, 2016

When you discover your life purpose, you are playing an important part in lifting up His name, advancing His kingdom and accomplishing His will.

A. WHAT’S YOUR LIFE’S PURPOSE? 1. Salvation. “The Lord is not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance” (I Peter 3:9). 2. To grow spiritually. “For this is the will of God, your sanctification” (I Thess. 4:3, NASB). 3. To ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:7-15

Denomination: Baptist

Not To Separate, But To Unite Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 12, 2010

Christ condemned the pharisees because they separated; his purpose is unity, as in marriage; thus he forbade divorce, and the Church interprets that in mercy and reconciliation.

Eleventh Sunday in Course June 11, 2010 Liturgy & Sacrament Series Somewhere between the seventh and eleventh grade, most students learn that there is a difference between the denotation and connotation of a word. The word “statesman” has a dictionary definition almost identical to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Catholic