Sermons on Despise Authority:

D-I-V-O-R-C-E And How To Stop It

Contributed by Don Campbell on Dec 12, 2024

Divorce has plagued the church from the beginning. We cannot stop it, but perhaps we can slow it.

D-I-V-O-R-C-E AND HOW TO STOP IT INTRODUCTION A. My assigned topic is “Divorce and How to Stop It in Christian Homes. B. I wish I could stop every divorce, but I know I can’t. However, if tonight, I can stop just one, I will have meat to eat you know not of. C. This sermon will touch some more ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:16-17, Matthew 19:7-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Selling Salvation For Soup" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on May 21, 2009

Sermon 25 in a study in HEBREWS

“Pursue peace with all men, and the sanctification without which no one will see the Lord. 15 See to it that no one comes short of the grace of God; that no root of bitterness springing up causes trouble, and by it many be defiled; 16 that there be no immoral or godless person like Esau, who sold ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14-17

Denomination: Orthodox

God's Faithful Promise Of Blessing Inspite Of Human Unfaithfulness

Contributed by Kranthi Kumar Medida on Jul 29, 2014

Jacob flees from Esau and during his flight he sees a dream in which God appears to him above a ladder and blesses him. This narrative sermon shows that God remains faithful to His promise in spite of Jacob's unfaithfulness because of Jesus Christ.

INTRODUCTION Here is a man who received the promise of blessing from God even before his birth. Genesis 25:23 – “The LORD said to her, “Two nations are in your womb; and two peoples will be separated from your body; and one people shall be stronger than the other; and the older ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Manifestations Of Prophecy (Part Ii) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 19, 2024

This second part focuses on non-predictive manifestations of prophecy. Believers are encouraged to cultivate a desire to be used by God in this way, and instruction is given in how to enter into the operation of this gift.

I. WHAT IS THE GIFT OF PROPHECY in 1 Cor. 12:10? I want to begin with three Greek words in the New Testament that should help us understand specifically what Paul is referring to in 1 Cor. 12:10 when he writes, “…to another prophecy….”i (1) Didasko is commonly translated “teach.” Let me read a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-31, 1 Thessalonians 5:19-21, 1 Peter 4:11, Romans 12:6, Acts 15:35, Matthew 4:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

What's In A Name?

Contributed by Marty Hopkins on Oct 4, 2005

6 powerful things found in the name above all names - Jesus Christ!

“What’s in a Name?” (Acts 4:5-14) Well, what a privilege to again be in God’s house, in God’s pulpit, to share God’s message from God’s word with God’s people. It truly is a joy to be able to be with you this morning. The reason we’re here is to worship the true living God in spirit and in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:5-14, Acts 4:4-14

Denomination: Baptist

A Time For Healing Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 21, 2012

Presents Jesus the healer.

Introduction Jesus’ ministry has started with powerful action. No sooner does he start to teach than he has his first encounter with an evil spirit, i.e. a demon. With a mere rebuke Jesus casts the demon out of his victim shrieking in agony. As Mark will show in this passage, that was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Eyes To See

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Feb 8, 2023

Jesus is rejected in Nazareth and then He sends out the Twelve to do ministry

Eyes to See Mark 6:1-13 Good morning. There is a narrative in John 5 where Jesus healed a man on the Sabbath Day and of course, the Pharisees were mad at Him. John 5:17 But Jesus answered them, "My Father has been working until now, and I have been working." John 5:18 Therefore the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Worthwhile Life

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 8, 2002

Too many Christians live mediocre lives. But they don’t have to. We have within us the ability to make a difference in our everyday lives.

OPEN: "We rarely use the word ’cure,’" said the psychiatrist to his patient. "But after 5 years of therapy it is my pleasure to pronounce you completely cured." To his surprise an unhappy look came over the woman’s face. "What’s wrong?" he asked. "I thought you’d be thrilled." "Oh, it’s fine ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-38, 2 Corinthians 9:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Are His Concern -

Contributed by George Rennau on Aug 23, 2003

Your sufferings, struggles, burdens, and needs are Jesus Concern

Title: You are His Concern "The Calling of Matthew" Mark 2:13-17 Once again Jesus went out beside the lake. A large crowd came to him, and he began to teach them. [14] As he walked along, he saw Levi son of Alphaeus sitting at the tax collector’s booth. "Follow me," Jesus told him, and Levi ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Preparing For The Best Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Oct 14, 2008

Persecution can and is real. The key is how we approach it. Peter offers 2 lessons of encouragement: We must "Cultivate Christian Love" and "Practice the Lordship of Christ".

INTRODUCTION Persecution is real for the believer. While it comes in many different ways, it is real – The group we’ve been studying about in 1 Peter suffered this horror in much a different way than we do as Christians today: Dr. M.R. DeHaan put it this way: In the early days of the church. . . , ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

A True Friend Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 25, 2012

Few things enrich life like a good friend. Hopefully through this study we will learn how to be a true friend as well as how to recognize a true friend.

PROVERBS 18: 24 A TRUE FRIEND [1 Sam. 18:1-4; 19:1-7; 20:1-42; 2 Sam. 1:25ff] Few things enrich life like a good friend. To have someone with whom you can share your deepest thoughts, feelings and longings –someone who can ask anything of you and of whom you can ask anything ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:24

Denomination: Baptist

A Word Or Two For Believers Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Apr 11, 2011

This message is intended to help us realize that a lot is expected of God’s children and we need to know and work on those expectations to please our Lord.

A WORD OR TWO FOR BELIEVERS 1 Timothy 4:12-16 INTRODUCTION: A. God’s timing is always so good. 1. Take for instance our current passage from the book of 1 Timothy. 2. 1 Tim. 4:12-16 Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Fear Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on May 31, 2014

A sermon examing the importance of fearing the Lord.

THE FEAR OF THE LORD Proverbs 1:7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction. It doesn’t take long scanning the radio, flipping through the channels on the T.V, or scrolling through the internet before you will hear some so called “preacher” ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:7

Denomination: Baptist

Isaiah 49 The Promised Servant Series

Contributed by Chuck Musselwhite on Feb 29, 2016

Exposition of Isaiah 49

Isaiah 49 The Promised Servant The Servants Calling Vs. 1-7 The Servants Mission Vs. 8-13 The Servants Faithfulness Vs. 14-21 The Servants Protection Vs. 22-26 Intro: Fifth Gospel Good to be back from vacation Take a moment for Easter Let’s jump back into the book of Isaiah Isaiah is often ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:1-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Blessed Assurances From Jesus - Matt. 28:18-20

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 10, 2002

Blessed Assurances From Jesus - Matthew 28:18-20

Blessed Assurances From Jesus - Matt. 28:18-20 "Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine. Oh what a foretaste of glory divine. Heir of salvation, purchase of love, filled with His goodness, lost in His love." (Fanny Crosby) We live in a world that is filled with fear, doubt and uncertainty. Recently, a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational