Sermons on downfall: showing 316-330 of 1,915

The Risk Of Running From God Series

Contributed by Keith Walker on May 18, 2004

First of five messages on Jonah. God’s directive was clear and Jonah’s defiance was careless resulting in calamity.

INTRODUCTION There was a trial in Chicago years ago. The famous lawyer, Clarence Darrow, was making his closing arguments and said of one man’s damaging testimony, “Why, a person could as easily believe this man’s testimony as he could believe that the whale swallowed Jonah.” Well, there were some ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Is It Worth The Trade?

Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Apr 19, 2008

WHAT WILL A MAN TRADE HIS SALVATION FOR? JESUS ASKS A GOOD QUESTION. NOT JUST A GOOD QUESTION BUT THE MOST IMPORTANT QUESTION A PERSON WILL EVER BE ASKED.

08 IS IT WORTH THE TRADE? Matt 16:26 26 For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul? KJV INTRODUCTION: WHAT WILL A MAN TRADE HIS SALVATION FOR? JESUS ASKS A GOOD QUESTION. NOT JUST A GOOD ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:26

Denomination: Baptist

Helping People Get Through A Crisis Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Feb 12, 2008

Let us study Micah’s therapeutic suggestions for times of crisis in 4:9-5:1. They can help us get through any type of crisis in our lives. Notice three “now’s” (4:9, 11, 5:1). There represent Micah’s three suggestions.

Helping People Get through a Crisis Micah 4:9-5:1 Intro Many churches today finance and staff a telephone counseling service. Trained counselors answer calls of people caught in crisis and try to help them survive. Micah was such a servant for the people of his day. They were in crisis too. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Sour Grapes And Teeth On Edge

Contributed by Bledar Valca on Dec 24, 2008

The soul that sins shall die

SOUR GRAPES AND TEETH ON EDGE Ezekiel 18:1-32 As a kid I remember one time that we went and ate sour grapes. We were so excited about them that we ate beyond control. As a result in the evening at home I was suffering from two things: 1) my teeth were set on edge, and 2) my stomach was aching. ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 18:1-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Keeping Your Guard Up

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Dec 7, 2005

guarding against spiritual deception in the world we live in.

Intro: at our house we have posted a beware of dog sign, we did it as a joke because the only thing Milo could do to hurt anyone is maybe lick them to death. Webster defines the word beware—to stay on guard, to be alert. The Bible gives us some verses that say: keep your guard up Keeping Your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sin's Slippery Slope

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Aug 23, 2004

This sermon applies James 1:14 and 15 to the sin of David with Bathsheba.

Sin’s Slippery Slope James 1:14, 15 INTRO.: The Bible is completely truthful about the lives of its heros. No sin is hidden or covered up. The Bible tells it like it is. We read about the great heros but not just the good things they did. We also see the darker sides of their natures. Noah got ...read more

Scripture: James 1:14-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Outreach Potential

Contributed by David Crank on Sep 12, 2011

It takes more than talent to realize your full potential.

Your talent (potential) is God’s gift to you. What you do with it is your gift back to God.” – Leo Buscaglia The truth is everyone has a seed of success within them. It’s how we were designed, yet many never tap in or live up to their potential and most, for the same ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 12:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A God Who Cannot Resist Repentance Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 29, 2011

No matter what the era of human history, God responds to the repentant heart.

A God Who Cannot Resist Repentance (Hosea 14) 1. I used to enjoy the old "Where's the Beef?" commercial. 2. Everyone, it seems, knows a "where's the beef" type of lady. 3. Germany has them, too: BERLIN (Reuters) - A feisty 90-year-old German woman chased away three would-be burglars from her ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 14:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Appealing To Those In Authority

Contributed by Wayne Cordeiro on May 16, 2013

In life, each and every person will be under some kind of authority. Yet, “authority” is often misunderstood.

In life, each and every person will be under some kind of authority. Yet, “authority” is often misunderstood. Those in authority bear great responsibility. God has placed these people in our lives to help us — either to direct our lives or to help us learn life lessons. The good ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Antichrist Revealed

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 9, 2012

Here is a great picture of what the Antichrist will be like. Antiochus Epiphanes came first and gave us a look, but now here is this guy himself, clearly revealed to us by our gracious God.

Passage: Daniel 11:21-35 Intro: In 1996, we had a presidential election in the U.S. President Bill Clinton vs. Sen. Bob Dole 1. President Clinton had survived impeachment proceedings over his affair with White House aide Monica Lewinsky, lying to cover it up. 2. vulnerable, yet Bob Dole ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 11:36-45

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Temples Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 23, 2012

Believers in Jesus are tied into the history and future of Israel. One way to survey God’s dealings with Israel past and future is to survey their central sanctuaries (temples)

The Temples (topical) 1. A tourist is traveling with a guide through one of the thickest jungles in South America, when he comes across an ancient Mayan temple. The tourist is entranced by the temple, and asks the guide for details. To this, the guide states that archaeologists are carrying out ...read more

Scripture: John 2:20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Parable Of The Tar Baby

Contributed by David Wilson on Sep 2, 2015

Brother Rabbit's Pride distracts him from the path-- What distracts you from running the race that is set before you.

The Parable of the Tar Baby Brother Rabbit was hopping down the rabbit trail—you know—the one all good bunnies would chose to travel on. Along the way he came to a carefully constructed little man, made of tar and some old clothes. Brother Rabbit, not wishing to be rude, greeted the tar ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Complexities And Simplicities Of Wisdom Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 8, 2015

We are all trying to navigate through life putting God first. God encourages us to embrace a curriculum of wisdom. Wisdom will guide us through the complexities of uncertainty about what to do and the clarity to do what we should do.

The Complexities and Simplicities of Wisdom (Proverbs 23:9-12) 1. A businessman on his deathbed called his good friend and said, "Luigi, I want you to promise me that when I die you will have my remains cremated." "And what," his friend asked, "do you want me to do with your ashes?" The ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:9-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lost At Sea - A Ship Adrift

Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Jun 27, 2018

Message about the lack of morality in America and Sexual Assault on Women

One of the hard things for preachers to do at times is to address issues of the current culture – but it is one of the necessary things – one of most important things Not to say that the 5 O’clock news headline should be the sermon title but applying the bible to everyday living as it relates to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

There Is An Error Series

Contributed by Pastor Dr. Tim Awotide on Nov 6, 2017

Correct the error and destiny will be corrected.

Ecclesiastes 10:5 - 7 MSG “Here’s a piece of bad business I’ve seen on this earth, An error that can be blamed on whoever is in charge: Immaturity is given a place of prominence, While maturity is made to take a backseat. I’ve seen unproven upstarts riding in style, While experienced veterans are ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 10:5-7, 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal