Sermons on Dieing To Self:

How To Defeat The Devil

Contributed by David Carter on Aug 19, 2002

Overcoming the devil

How to Defeat the Devil Revelation 12:1-11 Here is a picture of spiritual warfare, Satan is hurled down to the earth. The Bible says that Satan is here. He is on the warpath. You and I are the focus of his fury. He is as a roaring lion look seeking whom he may devour. (1 Peter 5:8)! So, how can ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:11, Revelation 12:11-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Resurrection Proof

Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Mar 2, 2007

In our text everyone thought that Jesus was talking about Herod’s Temple but He was talking about Himself

Resurrection Proof by Gerald Van Horn Text. John 2:19 “Jesus answered and said unto them, Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.” In our text everyone thought that Jesus was talking about the Herod’s temple. But the Scripture goes on to say that he was talking about ...read more

Scripture: John 2:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Humility Leads To Nobility Series

Contributed by Micah Coverstone on Sep 3, 2024

Matthew 5:5 Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.

Up to this point have learned that the first two Beatitudes of Jesus teach us that we must recognize our utter helplessness and spiritual poverty without God and be brought to a place of sorrow over our sin. The first Beatitude leads directly into the second, and they both naturally lead into the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

In His Own Image

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 23, 2009

A message for Sanctity of Life Sunday, encouraging Christians to respect life.

GENESIS 9:5-7 IN HIS OWN IMAGE “For your lifeblood I will require a reckoning: from every beast I will require it and from man. From his fellow man I will require a reckoning for the life of man. “Whoever sheds the blood of man, by man shall his blood be shed, for God made man in his own ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Scarlet Cord

Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 28, 2001

As we study Joshua we will see, that not only was there a scarlet cord in Jericho that brought deliverance form destruction, but that there was a scarlet cord in Jerusalem that has brought deliverance to all the world.

"THE SCARLET CORD" TEXT: JOSHUA 2; 6:22-25a INTRODUCTION They had been together now for nearly 7 days, not knowing what to expect or when to expect it. The fear and anticipation of what was about to happen, was almost unbearable and they all were getting a little irritated with each other, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:22-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hell? Yes, It's Real!

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 24, 2005

Hell is the eternal destination for those who have not placed their faith in Jesus.

Hell? Yes, it’s real! Luke 16.19-31 NASB April 24, 2005 Chester FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A Daniel Meyers speaks about a book written by a cardiologist at the University of Tennessee that corroborates an important aspect of the biblical ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Trading The Superficial For The Substantial

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jun 30, 2008

A sermon all about choices and sacrifice. Are you hungry for the spices of life or the corn of the Kingdom?

TRADING THE SUPERFICIAL FOR THE SUBSTANTIAL TEXT: Genesis 43:1-2; 43:11-12 Genesis 43:1-2 KJV And the famine was sore in the land. [2] And it came to pass, when they had eaten up the corn which they had brought out of Egypt, their father said unto them, Go again, buy us a little food. Genesis ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 43:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Courageous For Christ Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 1, 2021

It is the awareness that we are in warfare that will bring out the courage of the Christian. It is because we sense no urgency, as those in battle, that we get complacent and indifferent, and feel no call to be bold for Christ.

Max Lucado in his book In The Eye Of The Storm tells the true story of poor Chippie. Chippie was a pet bird just peacefully perched in his cage when all of the sudden life was changed into a living nightmare. It all began when Chippie's owner decided to clean his cage with a vacuum cleaner. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:19-26

From Warrior To Sorrier Then Back Again Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Oct 23, 2017

There was an alter sacrifice and the prophets of Baal keep chanting "oh, Baal, answer us!" for many hours, but nothing happened. Then, Elijah offered up a short prayer and God consumed the sacrifice. But soon after things took a turn for the worst.

FROM A WARRIOR PRAYER TO A SORRIER PRAYER (THEN BACK AGAIN) INTRODUCTION: When I went through the Lord's Prayer a couple of weeks ago in regards to Jesus telling us to not pray as the pagans do I mentioned the account of Elijah and the prophets of Baal. There was an alter sacrifice and the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:36-40, 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Your Final Destination Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 9, 2025

If you want to be certain of heaven and avoid hell, stop depending on yourself and depend on Jesus.

A drunk man got on the bus late one night, staggered up the aisle, and sat next to a woman who was clutching a Bible. She looked the wayward drunk up and down and said, “I've got news for you, mister. You're going straight to hell!” The man jumped up out of his seat and shouted, “Oh, man, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31, Luke 16:14-15, John 10:3

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Don't Kill Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 5, 2000

What does this command prohibit and how does it fit in our society today.

A Sunday school teacher was discussing the Ten Commandments with her five and six year olds. After explaining the commandment to "honour thy father and thy mother," she asked, "Is there a commandment that teaches us how to treat our brothers and sisters?" Without missing a beat, one little boy ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Don't Be Careless

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Dec 4, 2007

Careless communion means spiritual weakness; let us take due care.

1st Corinthians 11:27-32 “Don’t be careless at the Table” Careless communion means spiritual weakness; let us take due care. Sunday morning Sermon 11.18.07 Intro: (Start with Text and Title) We can be careless with many things in life -- and life will still go on. You could be careless with your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:27-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Crossing The Line

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Mar 1, 2016

We are in a new era: There is no room for lukewarmness, or indecision, The Holy Spirit is calling the church to a place of established truth and power (how long halt ye between two opinions) the gray area is now gone, you have to choose a side.

I have Been hearing something in my Spirit this week (I Keep hearing the Holy Spirit say: It's time to Cross the Line. You've crossed the Line: I'm sure you've heard that phrase used, I know I have, It usually means that you have crossed a boundary, it may be a boundary of acceptable behavior, or ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-6, Judges 6:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

David Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Apr 23, 2018

The story of David is a story of great strengths and great weaknesses; a story of great moral character and great moral flaws; a story of dancing before the Lord and a story of hiding from the Lord.

David 1 & 2 Samuel David came from humble beginnings. 1 Samuel 16 & 17 David had a passionate heart for God 1 Samuel 16:7; 2 Samuel 6:14 David was chosen by God to succeed the disobedient King Saul. 1 Samuel 13:8-13 David demonstrated great bravery. 1 Samuel 17:45-47 David lacked ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Ash Wednesday - A Blessed Path To Restoration

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 18, 2022

As you begin your Lenten journey, I pray that God would pour out his Holy Spirit upon you, empowering you to take up your cross and follow Jesus. I pray that both the strength and the boldness of Jesus would be yours as others look at you, and see a disciple of Jesus, following by His side.

The Blessed Path to Restoration Lamentation 3:37-42; 55-58 NLT “Who can command things to happen without the Lord’s permission? Does not the Most High send both calamity and good? Then why should we, mere humans, complain when we are punished for our sins? Instead, let us test and examine our ways. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5, James 5:16, Lamentations 3:37-42, Lamentations 3:55-58

Denomination: Methodist