Sermons on Drain The Swamp:

Love Grown Cold

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 28, 2007

It is not that we loved God. He loved us. God wants intimacy with us. God chose to establish a relationship with His people

Love Grown Cold Malachi 1:6-1:7 Love Grown Cold Malachi Chapters 1-4 (See also "Putting God First") The Book of Malachi begins with Gods declaration: "I have loved you,’ says the Lord" It is not that we loved God. He loved us. God wants intimacy with us. God chose to establish a ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:6-7

Denomination: Church Of God

The Necessity Of Godly Followers Series

Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003

This lesson challenges followers to be who they are supposed to be.

Title: Church Relationships Lesson 2 “The Necessity of Godly Followers” Text: 1 Peter 5:5-11 Shepherds and Sheep have a Covenant Relationship. It takes both good leadership and good followship to make things run smoothly. ‒ We work together in the roles that God has placed us in order to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Are Special Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 18, 2008

We are not special because we are particularly talented, particularly well-behaved, or born into prestigious families. We are special because we know God.

We Are Special (2 Thessalonians 2:13-17) Confidence in God…but confidence in others? To some degree, yes. When we believe in others and have confidence in them, they are more prone to: (1) excel (2) be encouraged (3) develop and grow (4) venture forth This is especially easy to do when people ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Way To The Holy One

Contributed by Fernando Cabrera on Nov 26, 2004

An outline from the first three chapters of the book of Leviticus on how to approach the Holy One.

The Way to the Holy One By Dr. Fernando Cabrera newlifebx@msn.com The book of Leviticus is a fascinating book. It is divided into two main sections. In chapters 1-10, we find the Way to the Holy One. In chapters 11-27, we find the Way of Holiness. In the first part we find a God who says, ¡§I ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Way To The Holy One Series

Contributed by Fernando Cabrera on Aug 12, 2004

A great sermon outline for the first three chapters of the book of Leviticus. It focus on the first three sacrificial offering and its application for today.

The Way to the Holy One By Dr. Fernando Cabrera newlifebx@msn.com The book of Leviticus is a fascinating book. It is divided into two main sections. In chapters 1-10, we find the Way to the Holy One. In chapters 11-27, we find the Way of Holiness. In the first part we find a God who says, ¡§I ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Jangler? The Pressure Cooker?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 2, 2003

Today life is crushing people with pressure and problems, God has a plan to develop us and grow us above the storm.

THE JANGLER? THE PRESSURE COOKER By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I have found out the the Jangler on a presser cooker is called a LUBBER! Ecclesiastes 12 is a beautiful poetic story about life and the aging process. There are several verses that have a hidden story about worry and ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:5-7, Psalm 55:22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Communion Meditation: It Feels Good To Be Clean!

Contributed by Ken Pell on Sep 8, 2008

A sermon I preached prior to the sacrament of communion.

Communion Meditation Hebrews 10:12-25 INTRO I remember it like it was yesterday even though it was actually about 40 years ago. I am sure it happened only once even though my mother would swear it was a nightly occurrence. Okay … maybe it happened once … a week. But anyhow … it wasn’t nearly as ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:12-25

Denomination: Nazarene

Samson

Contributed by Joshua Hetrick on Jan 9, 2010

Second Chances

Samson Introduction: 1. Was Samson a sinner or a saint? a. Samson doesn’t fit into our box. b. It is hard to categorize him. c. I am so glad that God does not expect me to be perfect. 2. How can we claim the power of God? a. God wants us all to be strong in the face of despair. b. Even when ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"A Cold Dish Of Vengance."

Contributed by Kevin Smith on Nov 16, 2009

Encourage people that though they’ve been hurt and wounded by their enemies, it is more advantageous as the text implies, to let God get vengeance instead of taking matters in your own hands.

Transition & remarks Reading of scripture/prayer/seat people. I. Introduction: -Present sermon title/theme. We are living in a day and time where a great number in the body of Christ are seemingly finding themselves in situations where it appears as though the enemy, the adversary the devil himself ...read more

Scripture: Esther 7:1-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Deliverance From Fear

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 24, 2012

This passage is just a short episode of Jesus walking on the water. But in this episode Jesus shows us opening that He is Someone that we can count on when fear grips our lives.

If we know Jesus Christ in a personal way, we know that He will deliver us from many things. How many testimonies have we heard from people who have been delivered from something? Illness, death, financial situations, relationships, etc. Tonight we see Jesus’ deliverance from yet another ...read more

Scripture: John 6:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Help For The Hereafter And The Here And Now

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jun 3, 2012

Guidance for those who are troubled by mortality.

“Hope Hereafter and Here and Now!” Scripture Reading John 14:1 Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. 2 In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. 3 And if I go and prepare a place ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Gentleness - Fruit Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Jul 14, 2012

This message is one of the fruits of the Spirit. A fruit that all believers should manifest in their lives.

GENTLENESS – FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT Galatians 5:22 In this message I would like to talk about one of the fruit of the Spirit. I would like to ask you this question. Do you know any VDPs. “Very Draining People?” They’re the kind who says things that set you on edge, and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-26

Denomination: *other

Good Friday - Seven Wonderful Words Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Apr 6, 2012

On this Good Friday, we are going to meditate upon Christ’s Words from the Cross, with the prayer that they will reveal to us something of the amazing grace of our Lord Jesus.

GOOD FRIDAY – SEVEN WONDERFUL WORDS OPENING TEXT: “But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” (Romans 5:8). CHRONOLOGY OF GOOD FRIDAY: 1:00 am Jesus’ Prayer and Agony in the Garden of Gethsemane. (Matt. 26:36-46; Mark 14:32-42; Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:1-37

Denomination: *other

The Revelation Of God's Wrath Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on May 17, 2011

Fear God, not man.

[If you would like to receive free sermons each week by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com] THE RIGHT KIND OF FEAR “The nations raged, but your wrath came” (v. 18a). “The nations were filled with wrath, but now the time of your wrath has come” (NLT). “The ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer Keys - Delight In The Lord Series

Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Oct 17, 2011

As we repeatedly expose ourselves to scripture, as we anticipate receiving help, strength, joy, and other blessings from the Bible, as we experience the hope of his promises, we will learn to delight in God’s law and in God himself. Then we will pray with

Prayer Keys - Delight in the Lord Delight yourself in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart. Ps 37:4 Our relationship with God should bring us more satisfaction, more pleasure, more joy than any other relationship or possession we have. To be honest with you, that is only ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:4

Denomination: Baptist