Sermons on Dissuading:

I Dream Of Genie

Contributed by Harold Miller, Jr. on May 6, 2013

A reminder that God is not a cosmic genie in a bottle!

“I Dream of Genie” “But He is unique and who can turn Him? And what His soul desires, that He does.” Job 23:13 NASB “And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans, for they think they will be heard because ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:13

Denomination: Baptist

Why Follow Jesus?

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 22, 2013

Many followed Jesus for what they can get out of Him. Peter followed Him because He is the Son of God and He has the words of eternal life.

[RECAP last week’s sermon taken from Luke 9:57-62] Jesus wants us to be His disciples, who understand the heart of our Father and are willing to commit to doing His will on earth. • To do that well we need to be prepared for what we are getting ourselves into. • Jesus gave ...read more

Scripture: John 6:60-69

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Agents Of Grace: Goliath Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Sep 13, 2015

God used Goliath to catapult David into fame so that he would bring glory to God's name. (Sermon series based on the book, "Agents of Grace" by Robert Koester.)

Will you play a little game with me? I call it “Declare the Pair.” If I say, “bacon” I want you to declare its pair or partner. So in the case of bacon you might say “eggs.” Bacon and eggs are a recognized pair on any breakfast table. What about these? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:45-47

Denomination: Lutheran

Genesis 31:1-21 – Exodus, Gods And Kings And The Matador Of Heaven Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Feb 28, 2015

Who or what is the bully in your life standing between you and the promises of God? What charges does the devil use against you as you make your stand in the ring? What are you holding onto that attracts a spiritual battle like a red rag to a bull?

Genesis 31:1-21 – EXODUS, GODS AND KINGS When my wife, Julie, mentioned to a lady that we have been married for 40 years, she was so amazed and happy for us. She was horrified, however, when she discovered that we had seen “The Exodus” on our Anniversary. She said ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 31:1-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Heaven Is For Losers

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 1, 2015

What does it mean that we are to deny ourselves?

Fill in the blank. “___________ is for losers.” Someone who drives a BMW might say: “Fords are for losers.” A burly football player might say: “Soccer is for losers.” And a foodie might say: “Frozen pizza is for losers.” Even if those comments are ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Lutheran

What About My Struggles? Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 1, 2018

Now that I belong to Jesus, what do I do about my struggles?

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Isn’t it great that when you become a Christian, life is easy and there are no struggles! • You do realize that if you are struggling in life that God must not be shining His love and grace upon you! ? NOT! • Whoa, wait a minute! • Those of us who live in the real world ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thy Will Be Done Series

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Jun 9, 2018

When we pray, "Thy will be done," we are committing ourselves to desire, discover, and do the will of God with grateful hearts.

Warren Wiersbe says that, from time to time, he has counseled with people who were actually afraid of the will of God. They were terrified at the thought of surrendering themselves completely to him. The idea disturbed them because they had concluded that the will of God was something painful and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Cost Of Discipleship

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 24, 2021

Jesus tells the disciples He will have to suffer and Peter rebukes HIm. Jesus tells them that unless they deny themselves & take their cross, they'll be rejected. The power of God only flows into a crucified life. Have you surrendered all yet?

THE COST OF DISCIPLESHIP Mk. 8:31-38 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A teacher with obvious liberal tendencies told her class of small children that she was an atheist. She asked her class, “How many of you want to be atheists too?” Not knowing what atheism is, but wanting to be like their teacher, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Don’t Judge?

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 18, 2021

The Bible says we're SUPPOSED to judge and that we're NOT supposed to judge. The key to the mystery has to do with people versus actions. We also have the responsibility to carry God's mail to the untaught.

“DON’T JUDGE?” Mt. 7:1 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Missing the Target is the Goal 1. Patrick McSherry told about how his Navy Dad always bragged about the gunners on his ship. Once during target practice, an unmanned drone flew past an anti-aircraft cruiser. The cruiser opened up, shells furiously ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1, 1 Corinthians 5:12-13, Micah 3:8, Ezekiel 3:17-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Safe From Secret Traps Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Oct 29, 2020

Unknowingly we walk into traps that the evil one sets for us. The traps of offence are well hidden. It happens everywhere, at home, at office and even at Church..... Here is a great message on identifying such traps and escaping them in order to save our souls.

Keep me Safe from Secret Traps We read in Psalm 91:3, “The Lord will keep you safe from secret traps and deadly diseases.” (CEV) In this study we will meditate on this part of the verse mentioned above, where the Lord assures us that He is able to keep us safe from falling into secret traps. If ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:3

Denomination: Other

The Betrayal And Arrest Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 27, 2022

The betrayers come into the garden of Gethsemane with the force and arms they thought necessary to seize Jesus. He faces this dark hour directly yet with restraint and compassion.

LUKE 22: 47-53 [JESUS’ LAST NIGHT SERIES] THE BETRAYAL AND ARREST OF JESUS (Matthew 26:47–56; Mark 14:43–50; John 18:3–11) Luke now turns his attention from the spiritual warfare in the Garden to the arrest of Jesus. Satan, finding himself baffled in his attempts to terrify and dissuaded our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:47-53

Denomination: Baptist

Take Hold Of Life Series

Contributed by Colin Mcgeer on May 12, 2023

Press on to the goal. Life in you. In each one of Paul's letters, you will read the revelation he received. Christ is your life. it is a gift from God. Our inheritance. Lay hold of the incorruptible seed. Do not give up.

I love running and have run many different races in my life. The Comrades 90km race has probably been the most memorable race of my life. No matter what race you run you get to a point in the race where it becomes very tough and you have to tell your body to endure and ignore the pain. You know ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14, Romans 8:18-25, 1 Corinthians 15:53-54, 1 Corinthians 9:24-25, Psalm 103:2-5  (view more)  (view less)

Gining Grit Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 16, 2025

To gain grit, the grit to persevere, we need to do some things

Gaining Grit Jeffery Anselmi / General Adult Core 52 / Perseverance / Hebrews 12:1–2 To gain grit, the grit to persevere, we need to do some things INTRODUCTION - How does a person persevere when it is not easy to do so? - How does an athlete push hard as their body is hurting and it does not ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Life I Live

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 10, 2009

What does it mean to be crucified with Christ? Paul explores this thought as he writes of his own experience.

*Galatians 2:20* *The Life I Live* “I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.”[1] Zealous Christians sometimes say they are trying to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Baptist

A Little Bit Of Sin

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 25, 2009

The danger with a little bit of sin, is that we can sin just a little. However, we must know that there are grave consequences when we choose to follow our own desires rather than following the will of God.

“The angels urged Lot, saying, ‘Up! Take your wife and your two daughters who are here, lest you be swept away in the punishment of the city.’ But he lingered. So the men seized him and his wife and his two daughters by the hand, the Lord being merciful to him, and they brought him out and set ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:15-26

Denomination: Baptist