Sermons on Disobediance:

Cleansing Series

Contributed by Josh Foster on Feb 18, 2014

We may come to Jesus hoping and expecting for a particular need to be met; but he also wants to meet a deeper need - the cleansing of our heart.

2 Kings 5.1-14 & Mark 1.40-45 Just Words???: Cleansing Just Words: Cleansing Scripture Text: Mark 1.40-45 INTRODUCTION His name was Naaman. He was a leader; …a valiant-soldier; …a warrior. He was a great-man, who commanded the respect of everyone who knew him. But, he had ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: Nazarene

Lust Makeover Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 3, 2014

After exploring what pornography is and why it is spiritually damaging, this sermon explores strategies for a lust makeover.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a man who was driving from Miami to Ft Lauderdale. 1. He needed to use the restroom, so he pulled into one of those rest areas on the side of the road. 2. He went into the bathroom and took the second stall, since the first one was taken. 3. Suddenly, he heard ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lot's Failure Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 10, 2014

Avoiding the sinful spiral that Lot feel into which destroyed his family.

• The photographer for a national magazine was assigned to get photos of a great forest fire. Smoke at the scene hampered him and he asked his home office to hire a plane. Arrangements were made and he was told to go at once to a nearby airport, where the plane would be waiting. When he ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Of The Living Dead Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 16, 2014

A study of the letters to the churches - Sardis

Revelation 3: 1 – 6 The Church Of The Living Dead ‘These things says He who has the seven Spirits of God and the seven stars: “I know your works, that you have a name that you are alive, but you are dead. 2 Be watchful, and strengthen the things which remain, that are ready to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Training Our Tongues To Work God's Way Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 26, 2014

1. Establish credibility with an honest tongue (vs. 25). 2. Eliminate the trash (vs. 29, 31). 3. Start encouraging other people (vs. 29). 4. Emphasize God's grace at work in our lives (vs. 29). 5. Examine the source of our speech (vs. 32).

Training Our Tongues to Work God's Way Ephesians 4:25-32 Sermon by Rick Crandall Series: The Book of Ephesians Grayson Baptist Church - March 16, 2014 (Revised May 15, 2024) BACKGROUND: *In Ephesians 4:1, Paul opened this chapter by writing, "I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

When The Heavens Are As Brass Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Apr 3, 2014

A sermon series revealing the secret to experiencing great intimacy with God, even when the clouds of darkness are looming overhead and God seems a million miles away.

When The Heavens Are As Brass Throughout the years of my life as a Christian I have experienced an ever deepening holy dissatisfaction with spiritual mediocrity and have continued in desire to draw closer to God’s majesty - yearning for more of His glory. But it hasn’t exactly been a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It Is A Matter Of Life And Death Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Nov 3, 2013

Why should we tell people about Jesus? Why don’t we just let people believe what they want and let the chips fall where they may? The reason we share the good news of Christ is because it is a matter of life and death!

The Question of Missions Why? – It is a matter of Life and Death! 1 John 5:11-12 Slide Good Evening/Morning I can’t believe we are already in November! The year is flying by. This month we are going to focus on Missions and the mission of the church as a whole and the mission of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:11-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Submit Yourselves

Contributed by Steve Mays on Nov 21, 2013

Some people do not like submission. But submission is what God wants.

“Therefore submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake, whether to the king as supreme, or to governors, as to those who are sent by him for the punishment of evildoers and for the praise of those who do good. For this is the will of God—that by doing good you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-15

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Unwrapping Christmas - Virgin Birth Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Dec 8, 2013

A message about the importance of the virgin birth and how it show that God works miracles, signs and wonders.

Note: This is a lot of notes put together for a message on the virgin birth and miracles. I wanted to show it all. There is an outline as you can see. Part of it came from a message by Wayne Dority on The Virgin Birth Title: Unwrapping Christmas: The Virgin Birth and the Miraculous Power of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-34

Denomination: Church Of God

Staying Clam In A Storm Of Heresy Series

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Jul 29, 2021

A major concern for John is heresy within the church and the manner it is causing problems and robbing believers of their joy. John uses antichrist in reference to those who perhaps start with seemingly sincere faith; yet, their teaching becomes contrary to Christ and abiding in him.

There is a universal theme that runs through the book of 1 John, abiding in Christ. This is the key to “living in the world but not of the world. When we refuse to live in the world, we fail to serve Christ. Joe McKeever wrote the following. In the 1987 meeting of the Southern Baptist ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Does It Mean To Be Born Again?

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Aug 3, 2021

This sermon looks at why we need to be Born Again and what it means to be Born Again.

Scripture: John 3:1-21; Acts 2:38-41 Theme: Salvation Title: What does it mean to be Born Again? This sermon looks at why we need to be Born Again and what it means to be Born Again. INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! I want to talk to you today about ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21, Acts 2:38-41, Matthew 28:18-19, Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Nazarene

The Right Father Enhances Our Walk With Jesus Series

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Aug 4, 2021

Our culture attempt to redefine our God-given morality code to make it feel comfortable living while outside that code for godly living. John reminds us that Jesus takes away, forgives, our sin and enables us to experienced changed lives.

In 1969, the year I graduated from high school, 500,000 young people made a trip to Sullivan County and set up camp in Max Yasgur’s pasture. The Woodstock Music and Art Festival was billed as “three days of peace and music.” True believers see it as an era devoted to human advancement. Cynics ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:4-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Wise, The Unwise, And The Otherwise Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 4, 2021

In James chapter 3, James contrasts two kinds of wisdom: worldly wisdom and godly wisdom. The fruits that result from these two kinds of wisdom couldn't be any more different from each other.

A. Let’s start our sermon this morning with a quote: “Life is hard and it’s harder when you’re stupid.” 1. We chuckle at that because we all know it’s true. 2. Some people attribute that quote to John Wayne. 3. I don’t know if the Duke did or didn’t say those words. 4. The line doesn’t appear in ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18, Proverbs 4:5-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ready Or Not, Here I Come"

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Aug 26, 2021

The Bible is filled with thousands of promises and prayers. So it is very appropriate that the Bible closes with a prayer and a promise.

• The LAST PROMISE is made in Rev. 22:20 by the Lord Himself. He said, “He which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly.” • The LAST PRAYER is made in Rev. 22:20 by John the apostle. He prayed, “Even so. Come, Lord Jesus.” The LAST PROMISE and the LAST PRAYER has to do with the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Paradox Of Judging

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Dec 3, 2021

We all know that judging is bad, but we also know that judging is good. How can the same thing be both good and bad? That is what paradox is all about and we are going to see how it can be true of judging.

Paul is judging the Jews for being terrible for judging the Gentiles to be terrible sinners. But if judging is always bad, then I can judge Paul to be terrible for judging the Jews to be terrible for judging the Gentiles to be terrible, and you can in turn judge me for being terrible in judging ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1