Sermons on downfall: showing 646-660 of 1,915

Render To Caesar What Is Caesar's

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 18, 2014

Seemingly a Catch 22 position, yet Jesus wonderfully side steps the controversary. By using the Gk word "apodote" Jesus challenges us even today: "The coin bore Caesar's image: give it back to him. You bear God's image: so give yourself back to Him."

Sermon: Render to Caesar what is Caesars’s Story: A man came to an Anglican Church and asked to see the Vicar. “Vicar,” he said, “My dog died and I would like a Christian burial for him.” The Vicar said, “I’m sorry to hear about your dog, but we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Denomination: Anglican

A Wise Man Scales And Brings Down

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 14, 2015

To show what can a wise man do.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a wise man? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show what can a wise man do. IV. TEXT: Proverbs 21:22 (Amplified Bible) 21:22 A wise man scales the city walls of the mighty and brings down the stronghold in which they trust. V. THESIS: Praise, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 21:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Is Hateful Among Men?

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 8, 2015

To show that fool's thoughts are always sin, and the scoffer/scorners are hateful to mankind.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a fool? No, fools are unbelievers. Psalms 14:1 (Amplified Bible) 14:1 To the Chief Musician. [A Psalm] of David. THE [empty-headed] fool has said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable deeds; there is none that does good or right. II. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 24:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Supporting An Enemy Of God

Contributed by Travis L. Billings on Jan 7, 2020

What happens when we align ourselves with what is contrary to God and in opposition to Christ? When we sin, we crucify an innocent man all over again.

Heavenly Father, we have come against you and your commands in ways that have cost us dearly. Our sinful ways and disobedience to your commands have resulted in chastisement and punishment from you. You have proven that you will do whatever it takes to correct us and bring us back to you. It is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 68:1-2, Hosea 13:3, Joel 3:19-21, Psalm 37:12-15

Denomination: Charismatic

A Peculiar People Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 29, 2021

The Reformers made it a major issue as they stressed the priesthood of all believers, but we still have not rid ourselves of the concept that the church is clergy centered.

Under the Roman system of slavery it was possible for an ambitious slave to gain his freedom. If he had a skill and was determined to work he could hire himself from his master for so much a day, and work for himself. If he was successful, he could accumulate enough savings to buy himself from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9

Burning Bush Or Bramble Bush: A Sermon For Christ The King Sunday

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 29, 2020

We all await the fullness of the Kingdom. let us rejoice for that day.

Burning Bush or Bramble Bush: A Sermon for Christ the King Sunday Judges 9:1-21 Today is Christ the King Sunday on the Church Calendar. It is the last Sunday of the Christian year. In it we remember the promised eternal reign of our Lord Jesus Christ. This is the hope that the redeemed have longed ...read more

Scripture: Judges 9:1-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"why Does The Resurrection Matter"

Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 4, 2020

History records that Abraham who is known as the founder of the Jewish faith. 2000 years before the birth of Christ. His body remains in that tomb.

Why does the Resurrection matter? John 20:1-20 History records that Abraham who is known as the founder of the Jewish faith. 2000 years before the birth of Christ. His body remains in that tomb. History also records that in the year 483 BC that Buddha who about 80 at the time died from eating ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksgiving Series

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Nov 22, 2020

Today's message is from our "Let's Talk About" series. Today's message is about Thanksgiving, understanding how it all began, and how we've lost what the Pilgrams sacrificed and died for. It also looks at how we can get back on track and be a people with a thankful heart.

Let’s Talk About “Thanksgiving” ** Watch: https://youtu.be/uoY8U2SNNqI To better understand Thanksgiving Day, we need to understand why the Pilgrims left England in the first place. It all started in 1534 when England broke ties with the Roman Catholic Church, and Protestant Reformers saw this as ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 29:13, John 16:13

Denomination: Foursquare

Setting Our Minds

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Feb 27, 2021

Peter has good intentions, but they are not in agreement with God's ultimate plan. We must covenant to deny ourselves and align ourselves to God's will and ways.

WE MAY HAVE HEARD THIS FAMILIAR SAYING: “THE ROAD TO HELL IS PAVED WITH GOOD INTENTIONS.” AN INTENTION IS SIMPLY A PLAN OR GOAL WE HOPE TO ACCOMPLISH. IRONICALLY, INTENTIONS DON’T ACHIEVE ANYTHING. THEY ARE MERELY IDEAS AND DREAMS OF SPECIFIC THINGS THAT WE’D LIKE TO SEE DONE IN THE ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38, Joshua 24:15, Romans 12:2, Hebrews 12:1, 1 Peter 5:6, Galatians 2:20, Philippians 3:8, Revelation 3:15-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

Guard Your Heart Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 18, 2017

Stay faithful to God. Guard your heart and fear the Lord.

1 Kings 11:1-13 GUARD YOUR HEART ES 16 Jul 17 1672 Chapter 11 marks the turning point in Solomon’s life. He has left his first love and allowed other loves to take hold of him. • He has wisdom, but wisdom cannot immune us from sinning against God. Solomon hardened his heart towards God. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 11:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Calming The Storms Of Life Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 29, 2017

Nothing is too big for Jesus!

INTRODUCTION • Our country has been hit by some rough hurricanes lately. Those hurricanes left a path of pain and destruction for those who lived in the areas that were affected. • When the weather service warned us that the storms were coming, people took precautions and many had to leave their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Find And Keep Joy

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 27, 2018

How can humility increase my happiness? (Title and outline adapted from Rick Warren at: https://pastors.com/how-to-find-and-keep-your-joy-in-ministry/)

HoHum: Psychology Today once asked 52,000 Americans, “What does it take to make you happy?” Their answers varied, but the interesting thing is that most of them talked about favorable circumstances instead of issues of the heart. The popular idea of happiness involves having the right ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lion Has Roared

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 10, 2012

A sermon on how the Lord is like a lion from Hosea and Amos. Describes how the Lord dealt with His chosen people from the OT and some application to us today. Contains some comments about disasters to remember 9/11

HoHum: In the Chronicles or Narnia we are introduced to Aslan, Turkish word for Lion. When the 4 children come into Narnia, the Beavers begin to talk about Aslan. The children are interested in knowing more about him. Lucy the youngest asks, “Is—is he a man?” “Aslan a ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What’s Your Poison?

Contributed by Mark Opperman on May 6, 2015

Was it the act of eating from the tree that was the BIG problem, or was it the sin of disobedience, doubting God’s character and not trusting His words? The poison was not so much in the fruit but in the heart!

What’s Your Poison? Genesis 3:1-7 1 Now the serpent was more crafty than any of the wild animals the LORD God had made. He said to the woman, "Did God really say, 'You must not eat from any tree in the garden'?" 2 The woman said to the serpent, "We may eat fruit from the trees in the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

America, God's Little Life Saving Station Series

Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Apr 1, 2010

(I heard the story told by my father, the late Rev. Roosevelt Leon Walker, Jr. However, you can blame me for the message. )

The little life saving station By the seashore of a small fishing village there once sat a small life saving station that one of the villagers decided to build after numerous lives were lost to the sea. Because of the rough currents and the jagged hidden rocks in the opening of the port, numerous ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-36

Denomination: *other