Sermons on Distortion:

Of Liars And Deception Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Nov 22, 2003

Seen any angels lately? Watch out! Satan appears as an angel of light. His lies and deceptions are used to destroy. Beware!

2 Corinthians 10-11 Last week I spoke to you about abortion and the horrors of such a practice. I told you that over 40 million babies have been aborted since 1973. Well, the actual figures are closer to 50 million. Do you know how many people live in New York City? About 9 million. Imagine ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:1-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Challenge Of The Cults

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

We are called to earnestly stand against false doctrines.

THE CHALLENGE OF THE CULTS The world of apologetics and the confrontation with the false teachers of our times is not a popular theme in the church today. It was just as unpopular in the early days of the church. The twisting around of God’s Word by man has been going on about as long as man ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:3

Denomination: Baptist

How To Handle Obstacles?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 28, 2002

We must overcome hinderances and obstacles to advance the Work of God!

HOW TO HANDLE OBSTACLES? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Gen. 24:56 And he said unto them, HINDERME NOT, SEEING THE LORD HATH PROSPERED MY WAY; SEND ME AWAY THAT I MAY GO UNTO MY MASTER. Galatians 5:7 YE DID RUN WELL; WHO DID HINDER YOU, that ye should not obey the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:7, Genesis 24:56

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Genesis Sermon 7: Origin Of Marriage

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 20, 2002

This is a sermon about the creation story.

A. INTRODUCTION "And the Lord God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him" (Genesis 2:18). 1. The last act of God in creation was making the woman. a. "The last and best of all God’s works." John Milton. b. Creation was unfinished, therefore ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 5 (23rd Psalm): Walking Through Death's Valley*

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jun 18, 2002

Even when you choose to go through dangers and difficulties, the Shepherd goes through them with you to the other side.

Psalm 23 Series By Elmer Towns Lesson 5: Walking through death’s valley A. INTRODUCTION: WHAT DO WE KNOW ABOUT VALLEYS? 1. Surrounded by high mountains. There are cliffs or obstacles that will keep you in shadows or the dark. 2. There are mountain barriers to keep you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Matthew 5 - Part 14 - What Do You Do When Someone Hates You? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jan 4, 2010

Jesus goes beyond the legal matters again. The CASE you have against someone is not as important as the RELATIONSHIP you have with them. Jesus emphasizes that the RELATIONSHIP IS ALWAYS MORE IMPORTANT. Sometimes we don’t want it to be more important.

Matthew 5 - Part 14 - WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN SOMEONE HATES YOU? I remember years ago that a man wrote a nasty letter to me and included in it a curse and all kinds of false accusations. To this day, I don’t know why he wrote it. It was so vicious and untrue, but he had built up a case against me and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:23-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Satisfying Summary

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jul 29, 2010

When looking at the parables, we have to make sure we get the main points and don’t get lost in the details. Here is the main point.

Passage: Matthew 13:47-58 Intro: I love summaries! 1. something really satisfying about gathering info and drawing conclusions. 2. we have been looking at the parables from Matthew for some weeks. 3. and we have found some repetition. 4. so here at the last of these parables in this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:47-58

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Deliver Us From Evil

Contributed by Darryl Ward on Oct 18, 2010

How addiction is very closely related to possession, and how Jesus can set us free.

Some of you may know I have not been a faithfully worshipping churchgoer all my life. Not counting a brief flirtation with the Russian Orthodox Church, I was not part of any Christian community between the ages of 18 and 38. If you had asked me what my religious beliefs were, I would have probably ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: Anglican

Permission To Feel Despondent Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 15, 2010

In Psalm 88, God gives us permission to be fully human, to face the realties of misery rather than deny them, and to pour our complaints, despondency, and miseries before Him in prayer.

Permission to Feel Despondent (Psalm 88) 1. This is the time of year when many experience a seasonal depression attributed to the fact that the amount of sunlight is declining. We certainly are all familiar with feelings of sadness, grief and loss. But at the deepest level, we can get to the point ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 88:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Faith Fear & The Holy Spirit At Pentecost

Contributed by Joseph Neil Adams on Jan 1, 2008

Jesus told us to wait for the Holy Spirit because He knew that faith alone would not be enough.

Acts 2:1-13 Acts 1:1-17, 21-26 Like Easter or Christmas we know exactly what will hear today don’t we?! Pentecost is the pivotal point in history of Church; it is the birthday of the Church, the day when the powerful Spirit of God was infused into early Church. Today I want us to think about the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

It Is Written!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Aug 13, 2009

This sermon outline lists a few of the "It is written" phase that is used out of the 80 times that is found in the KJV of the Bible. We have chosen only the New Testament verses for this outline. It points out the importance of having the Word of God in o

IT IS WRITTEN! This sermon outline lists a few of the "It is written" phase that is used out of the 80 times that is found in the KJV of the Bible. We have chosen only the New Testament verses for this outline. It points out the importance of having the Word of God in out hearts and lives. We need ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-14

How To Deal With Negativity Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Oct 30, 2006

This sermon deals with negativity in the Christian’s life. There are three affects that negativity has on a person.

How to Deal with Negativity This morning I want to talk with you about a destructive behavior that is not mentioned much in churches. I’m not going to talk about lying, stealing, or cheating. What I do want to talk about is negativity. The first scripture I’ll be looking at is Proverbs 10 ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Go?

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Nov 10, 2003

Why go to the unenlightened heathen with the Gospel? Because they are sinners in need of Savior.

Why Go? Rom. 2:12-15 INTRO.: When we talk about the mission of the Church to send the Gospel all over the world, the question always comes up; "What happens to the heathen who never hear anything about God?" or "If we are judged by the light available to us, then they can get to Heaven without ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:12-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"The Paradox Of Persecution" Series

Contributed by Bruce Hamsher on Aug 6, 2002

How to recognize spiritual persecution as a blessing.

“The Paradox of Persecution” Matthew 5:10-12 Beatitudes - #8 Intro: It is safe to say that if you follow and are obedient to the progression of the Beatitudes, you will experience some sort of persecution. -If you are “Poor in Spirit” people will think you are being ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Mennonite

Love Is The Key

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 18, 2002

The two greatest commandments and their consequences

Gunthorpe 20-10-02 Langham & F/D 27-10-02 Mt. 22:34- 46: “The Greatest Commandment” Story: Dr. Robert Seizer, in his book Mortal Lessons: Notes in the Art of Surgery tells this story. He has just removed a tumour from a young woman’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-46

Denomination: Anglican