Sermons on Downfall:

How The Holy Spirit Brings Change

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 11, 2003

The following are nine ways to allow the Holy Spirit to bring about changes that will please the Lord and allow you to bear greater fruit

How the Holy Spirit Brings Change (2 Cor. 3:18) Quote: Everything continues in a state of rest unless it is compelled to change by forces impressed upon it. Issac Newton, First Law of Motion. "And all of us, as with unveiled face, because we continued to behold in the Word of God as in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:18, 2 Corinthians 3:17-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

De-Junk Your Faith

Contributed by Geoff Etherton on Nov 20, 2003

Jesus predicts the destruction of the temple - something the Jews revered. We need a ’de-junking session’ in our faith - a good clear out of what is not ultimately lasting

De-junk your faith! Mk 13: 1-8 Introduction House de-junk – programmes on TV ‘Life laundry’; ‘Cash in the attic’; ‘Everything must go’ Life laundry – everything laid out in garden/in a hall Have to get rid of a certain proportion of ‘junk’ I’m a hoarder! Liz – letters: Sensible sort out! This am ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-8

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

How To Grow Up Successfully

Contributed by Larry Jones on Feb 27, 2001

Maturity is important in our Christian lives.

Ephes. 4:14-16 How to Grow Up Successfully That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive; 15But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Returning To Your First Love Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Feb 17, 2006

Examines why we do what we do in the church, ie. the heart behind the actions.

RETURNING TO YOUR FIRST LOVE In a speech before parliament, the 18th century British statesman, Edmund Burke said, “Very seldom does a man take one giant step from a life of virtue & goodness into a life of vice and corruption. Usually, he begins his journey into evil by taking little steps ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

It Can Happen To Anyone.

Contributed by Mike Woodham on May 23, 2010

Satan wants to take away your strength, your joy of the Lord, he wants to take away you song, and blind to the things of God and get you to the point where you can not discern right from wrong.

It can happen to anyone. Judges 13:1-16:31 The fuller the cup the more easily it is to spill the contents. The higher the spiritual the greater the need for lowliness of walk before the God. This morning we are going to take a look at the life of Samson. Samson was a hero of Israel known for ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Amazing Discoveries On The Other Side Of Eternity

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 14, 2009

Where you spend the other side of Eternity will be based on whether you’ve accepted Christ on this side of Eternity.

Intro. A Few weeks ago, I preached on facing the Border, and how Enoch was translated, raptured, to live with God forever. We are facing the border. You may doubt the times, or you may be looking vigorously for the Lord to come, but nothing changes that we are all facing eternity sooner than we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Running With Horses

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jun 8, 2009

Perhaps you’ve run into some difficulties recently: your boss, an illness, conflicts in family. You’ve pleaded with the Lord for relief. But He may have said in response, “Toughen up. Dig in. It may get worse.” And then He asks you to “run with horses."

Opening illustration: Can you imagine what it would be like to be at a track meet waiting for the start of the 100 meter race? Gathered together are the top runners from across the world. Fractions of a second separate these runners. While the marathon is a test of stamina and endurance, the 100 ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 12:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

America Oh America

Contributed by Monte Brown on Mar 22, 2009

Look around you today it seems that there is a parallel between Jerusalem (Israel) and America.

America Oh America Lamentations 1:1-8 Monte T. Brown March 22, 2009 Sunday Morning Heart O’ the Hills Prelude Last Saturday we watched the movie Fireproof. In that movie, we learned the importance of fireproofing your marriage. However, in life ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Rediscovering The Holiness Of God Series

Contributed by Frederic Whittier on May 16, 2007

Sermon #1 Using Steve Deneff’s book entitled "Whatever became of Holiness" as a guideline, this sermon talks about rediscovering a Holy God is the first step in the journey of Holiness.

Rediscovering the Holiness of God Isaiah 6:1-9a Over the next few weeks, I want to take the time to look at holiness. The Nazarene church is founded upon the Holiness traditions of the Wesley’s. In a nutshell, they taught there was more to this Christian experience than just salvation. John ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-9

Denomination: Nazarene

Rahab And The Spies

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Feb 11, 2007

Rahab lived in a doomed city, but she reached out in faith to the enemy, to become one of them, and find salvation.

As we continue our study of Joshua, and how to have a victorious Christian life-the first obstacle a person comes to is the world. Some have suggested that Jericho, the first city across the Jordan in Israel, represents the world; the king of Jericho Satan, the god of this world. When it comes to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-24

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Running With The Horses

Contributed by David Johnston on Jul 25, 2007

It is easier to be a freeloader. Easier to be a leech. It is easier to relax in the embracing arms of The Average. Easier, but not better. Easier but not more significant. Easier but not more fulfilling. God has called you to a life of purpose.

Running with the Horses WT 04-18-04 am Jeremiah 12:5 Jeremiah 12:5 If thou hast run with the footmen, and they have wearied thee, then how canst thou contend with horses? and [if] in the land of peace, [wherein] thou trustedst, [they wearied thee], then how wilt thou do in the swelling of ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 12:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Worship On Fire

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 23, 2008

We are living out Biblical prophecy today and just like Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego a world leader will demand that people worship an image as a god. Will you be faithful and go through the fire trusting the True and Living God no matter the outcome o

Worship on Fire In this passage of scripture we have a great story of how God can preserve the faithful in the face of certain death. King Nebuchadnezzar was a proud and powerful King who was used to getting his own way. Background Babylon means babilu or gate of god. It is an ancient city in ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Forgiveness

Contributed by Charles Jones on Jan 28, 2005

Forgiveness is a powerful thing as well as Unforgiveness is.

Luke 17:1-4 The Message Bible 1 He said to his disciples, "Hard trials and temptations are bound to come, but too bad for whoever brings them on! 2 Better to wear a millstone necklace and take a swim in the deep blue sea than give even one of these dear little ones a hard time! 3 "Be alert. If you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Open Your Bible To: Well...anywhere

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 2, 2005

...and you’ll find at least 8 things. [w/ illustrations, scripture, humor] Can easily be a brief devotional or expounded upon at length. Link included to website w/ free Powerpoint for this and hundreds more!

Open Your Bible (anywhere you want!) You’ll find at least 8 things the Bible provides: Just flop it open wherever you like, you’re sure to find at least one of them!...something you need! Ill.—“Luckydipping” [practice of flopping Bible open at random] I did this my 7th grade year and God gave me ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:45

Denomination: Baptist

Change My Heart, O God

Contributed by Manuel Jr. Ocampo on Feb 27, 2008

We must live a life of holiness before God.

“CHANGE MY HEART, O GOD” TEXT: 1 CORINTHIANS 9:24-27 INTRO: Paul disciplined himself and subdues it for the fear of being a castaway or rejected at the last day. If the great Apostle Paul dreads about this after suffering many things for the sake of the Gospel, how much more are we if we don’t ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational