Sermons on Disputing:

Going Away From God - Part 1

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 1, 2007

People are not walking close to God anymore.

JOHN 6:60-69 “GOING AWAY FROM GOD – PART 1” A) Christ was teaching about Himself being the “bread from heaven” in v.53-59! * In v.60, they said, “This is a hard saying, who can hear (understand) it?” * v.64 tells us that some just wouldn’t believe, and because of this unbelief, many turned back ...read more

Scripture: John 6:60-69

Denomination: Baptist

What Hinders Church Growth?

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 1, 2007

There is a number of things that hinders the church from growing.

ACTS 2:41-47 “WHAT HINDERS CHURCH GROWTH?” A) Church growth is normal ... Standing still and stagnation is not normal for the church! * The first century church saw believers added daily! * The early church would have kept the adding machines and the computers going to keep up with it’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

Even The Demons

Contributed by David Green on Nov 1, 2007

The disciples return from a mission and rejoice that the demons submitted ... implications for halloween etc.

“Even the demons….” A remedy for darkness 17 The seventy-two returned with joy and said, “Lord, even the demons submit to us in your name.” 18 He replied, “I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven. 19 I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

Our Prince Of Peace Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Dec 19, 2007

This is the last sermon in this series. 1. Jesus brings peace between me and GOD. 2. Jesus brings peace within MYSELF.

Our Prince Of Peace A few weeks ago we started a series of sermons based on Isaiah chapter nine and verse six. Let’s go ahead and read our focal passage at this time. "For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us; And the government will rest on His shoulders; And His name will be ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lord Of The Dungheap

Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 30, 2008

Much like the battles Frodo and his companions fought, there is a war raging within each of us. It the battle for our soul where our Creator God fights our enemy, the Lord of the Dungheap.

Lord of the Dung Heap The Battle Within Video – show video of the spiritual warfare skit Option One: Scene opens with a battle weary figure being lead in on a horse. Once he is helped down he says the following narrative in character with music overlay. Option Two: Play video clip of a battle ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Seeing God Amongst The Clouds

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Feb 5, 2008

At times God appears amongst the clouds. From the readings for Transfiguration Sunday we discover what some of the clouds in life maybe that affect our relationship with God, but also discover God is often found amongst them.

Have you ever been driving down the Bass Highway to Devonport on a winters evening or morning, to be all of a sudden engulfed by clouds, fog and smog. At times it can be so dense that you have no idea what is a metre in front of you Or what is around you. Your headlights only serve to warn others ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

What Will You Do With Jesus?

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 2, 2002

What will you do with Jesus? is a question we often ask of non-Christians. But what about Christians. How do we answer that question?

OPEN: At the turn of the century, the "Des Moines Register" ran a scathing review of an Iowa singing group named the Cherry Sisters. Their reporter wrote that "Their long skinny arms, equipped with talons at the extremities... waved frantically at the suffering audience. The mouths of their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:11-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How I Want Our Beginning To Be Remembered

Contributed by Michael Milton on Jul 26, 2002

This sermon is the author’s first message to his new congregation. It focuses on the sufficiency of Christ in all things.

HOW I WANT OUR BEGINNING TO BE REMEMBERED 1 Corinthians 1.18-25 and 2.1-5 Dr. Michael A. Milton, Senior Pastor First Presbyterian Church, Chattanooga, Tennessee Preached on February 3, 2002 Introduction to the Reading We don’t mean to, but we often make Christianity more complicated than it ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Overcoming Discouragement

Contributed by Jay Patton on Jul 28, 2002

Through Nehemiah we learn the Godly way to overcome what could potentially become discouragement.

Introduction: John Hus Illustration Background: Hard work is almost finished Purpose Statement: Being a Committed Christian Means… I. Never Letting Your Guard Down (v. 1, 8-9) A. The Work is all but finished 1. The enemies make a concession speech 2. They were appealing to his pride B. Never fall ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Philip Fishing Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 27, 2003

Fourth in a series about Fishing for Men. It talks about the case study of Philip and the Ethopian Eunuch.

Sermon for 4/26/98 Philip Fishing Acts 8:26-39 Introduction: ** My conversion and baptism. Emphasis that I know a lot. WBTU: A. Most people in USA have some knowledge about Scripture. B. Almost everyone owns a Bible. In my high school we could take as an elective, Biblical literature. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Minority Report Series

Contributed by Tony Kwan on Feb 1, 2003

How to resist the pressure to conform

Introduction/background Recently I watched a movie called Minority report. In the movie, there are three psychics (pre-cogs) that can look into the future, they foresee the occurrence of future crime and hence prevent it from happening. The pre-cogs are supposedly never wrong, in fact the movie ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Gospel Goal Of Love Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Mar 9, 2003

How do you build love from pure hearts with good consciences and sincere faith? We find just how NOT to do this in Paul’s letters to Timothy, then we see just how to.

The Gospel Goal is Love 1 Timothy 1:3 As I urged you upon my departure for Macedonia, remain on at Ephesus, in order that you may instruct certain men not to teach strange doctrines, 4 nor to pay attention to myths and endless genealogies, which give rise to mere speculation rather than ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:3-11, 2 Timothy 2:22-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Has Confidence In You!

Contributed by Ronald Crandall on Jan 4, 2003

So many times we preach on the need to have confidence in God, but we also need to understand that He has confidence and complete trust in us that we can do all things....

GOD HAS CONFIDENCE IN YOU! By: Ron Crandall • This morning I want to present to you that God has Confidence in you. Each of us at one time or another have felt insignificant and the enemy plays on our fears and weakness…. • Yet God has already written in the word that he has confidence in you…. ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Vessels Fit For The Master's Use

Contributed by Donald Carpenter on Jan 18, 2003

There are vessels of earth with limited use and effectiveness, and there are vessels of Gold and Silver usful for every good work. Which one are you?

Vessels Fit For The Master’s Use – Part I II Timothy 2:19-26 Preached Sunday, January 5, 2003 Introduction: My prayer and personal theme for this year is "Lord, please use me in 2003!" Our life is short and fragile; riches pass, personal pleasure is empty… the only thing that will outlive me ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:19-26, Romans 12:1

Denomination: Baptist

A Unified World Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 27, 2002

This is the 5th sermon in the series "The End". This sermon looks at a one-world system under the Antichrist.

Sunday Evening, April 28, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: “The End” [#5] A UNIFIED WORLD Daniel 2:31-45 Introduction: 1. As we have studied over the last several weeks, it is apparent that God is making preparations for the tribulation. 2. I want to spend one more week on these ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 17:3-16, Daniel 2:31-45

Denomination: Baptist