Sermons on ditch: showing 871-885 of 2,001

In These Last Days Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 25, 2016

A review of the characteristics of life in the last days and how the people of God must respond to those conditions.

IN THESE LAST DAYS "Understand this, that in the last days there will come times of difficulty. For people will be lovers of self, lovers of money, proud, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, heartless, unappeasable, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Ethiopian's Conversion Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jan 30, 2016

To establish that the Ethiopian’s conversion follows the New Testament’s “pattern of conversions” outlined in the Book of Acts. This lesson speaks to the divine hand of God in conversion and illustrates the two components of the “new birth” in real-time.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Ethiopian’s Authority 2. The Ethiopian’s Ambassador 3. The Ethiopian’s Announcement Introductory Remarks. 1. Today's lesson will discuss the theme: “The Ethiopian’s Conversion.” We will focus on the man’s character, particularly his remarkable willingness to receive ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Samson - Living By Faith, Yet Playing With Fire! Series

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on Nov 23, 2020

Although Samson is recorded as being a person of faith in Hebrews 11:32, a study of this life will prove that if you play with fire, you will get burned!

The recent California fires have burned up about 8.3 million acres of land. The financial cost in damages is estimated to be in excess of 10 billion dollars! A question that needs to be asked is how did is start? Experts say that it could have been ignited by heat from the sun or a lightning ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:32-34

More Is Caught Than Taught

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 15, 2018

A study in the book of 2 Kings 3: 1 – 27

2 Kings 3: 1 – 27 More is caught than taught 3 Now Jehoram the son of Ahab became king over Israel at Samaria in the eighteenth year of Jehoshaphat king of Judah and reigned twelve years. 2 And he did evil in the sight of the LORD, but not like his father and mother; for he put away the sacred ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 3:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Awesome Authority - Mark 1:14-34 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jun 11, 2023

Jesus is the promised Son/King from Psalm 2, and has awesome authority over people’s lives, what people become, roles in the kingdom, over the Word of God, over evil, and over disease.

Authority We live in a culture that hates authority. Part of that comes from the natural, prideful, rebellious human heart. And part of it comes from the fact that so many of us have been under terrible authorities who abused their authority. But the truth is, life is most wonderful when you are ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-34

The Supernatural Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 28, 2024

There is more to life than what we see.

INTRODUCTION - If you want someone's ears to perk up, start talking to them about what we call the supernatural. - People are fascinated with the supernatural; even some Christians will ditch the rest of the Bible for prophecy, the end times, and the book of Revelation. - Today, as we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Building A Caring Church: Caring For The Hurting

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

If we are going to be a church or a Christian that pleases God we are going to have to be people who care for the hurting.

This psalm is a prayer, the substance of which David offered up to God when he was forced by Saul to take shelter in a cave. He was disowned and deserted by his friends. David was in the ditch of despair and in v.4, he expressed how he felt at this point in his life when he said, "No man cared for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 142:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

To The Wilderness And Back

Contributed by Robert Rust on Mar 2, 2001

God is with us in the wilderness of our lives just as God was with Jesus in the wilderness when he was being tempted by Satan.

To The Wilderness and Back March 4, 2001 Luke 4:1-13 Sixty-three days ago today we began the New Year of 2001 and started on our journey into the next millennium. It’s exciting to be part of the human race that will live and make history in the next millennium. I remember when I was growing up ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Making A Difference

Contributed by Robert Rust on Jul 11, 2001

The cost of discipleship.

Making a Difference Luke 10:1-12, 17-20 July 8, 2001 This morning we continue our journey with Luke’s account of Jesus and the disciples as they head to Jerusalem. Luke opens this chapter by saying, “After this, the Lord appointed seventy others.” The “after this” provides a bridge back to our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-12, Luke 10:16-20, Luke 10:17-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Father's Day Top 10

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 11, 2001

The Top 10 qualities all fathers should possess

INTRODUCTION SERMON X. COURAGE A. Courage is an important trait for the Christian father to possess. We are called to be men of courage. A man of courage will have the courage to walk with God. A man of courage will trust in the Lord when times are tough and when they are good. 1. It is ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Search For Salvation Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 31, 2001

What is salvation all about?

TITANTIC sank: passengers traveled some with simple accomodations while others had very expensive. Extreme difference between but when tally came into NY office it had two catagories: SAVED & LOST Some people are going to hell in first class. LITTLE BOY in school: teacher asked, ‘what is the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1-17

Spiritual Adolescence

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 29, 2002

Jeremiah 18:1-11 is a parable about how the house of Israel was acting like an unruly adolescent in the spiritual sense.

SPIRITUAL ADOLESCENCE Text: Jeremiah 18:1-11 Have you ever known someone that you would could consider to be a know-it-all? We know that there is truth to the understanding that the older we get, the wiser we get. There is also the reality that as adolescents, to one degree or another or ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Is There Help?

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Feb 14, 2008

We are hardwired to come home to God. Here’s why

Life has got enough trouble; we don’t have to go looking for it. Unfortunately most of us find enough on our own without looking real hard! A soldier jumped into a foxhole just ahead of bullets screaming over his head. He immediately tried to deepen the hole for more protection and was ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist

Watch Out For Dream Killers Series

Contributed by Lorenzo Edwards on Feb 20, 2008

You have to understand this. If the enemy destroys your house, you can build another one. But if he kills your dreams if he destroys your visions. He can destroy your future. And I come to encourage the saints of God on today. Do not stand by and let

Watch out for dream killers! Pastor Lorenzo Edwards N.S.P.B.C. 1/19/2008 Jesus states in John 10:10 that the thief desire is to come steal kill and destroy your life. And to counter that Jesus say that he has come to give life in abundance. And if you would happen to look up the word abundance. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:12-24

Denomination: Baptist

A Parable Of Two Sons

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Oct 6, 2008

In this parable Jesus is comparing the younger son to the tax collectors and sinners who came to Jesus. The elder son represented the Pharisees and religious rulers who continually found fault with the teachings of Jesus.

A Parable of Two Sons Luke 15:1-2, 11-32 “Tax collectors and other notorious sinners often came to listen to Jesus teach. This made the Pharisaical teachers of religious law complain that Jesus was associating with such despicable people – even eating with them.” Luke 15:1-2 The Pharisees and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Free Methodist