Sermons on Drastic:

The Battle

Contributed by Bishop Daryl Townes on Sep 12, 2004

how to achieve victory

THE BATTLE text 2nd Chronicles 20:15 and he said heaken ye all judah and ye inhabtansts of jerusalem and thou king jehosphat: thus saith jehovah unto you fear not ye neither be dismayed by reason of this great multitude for the battle is not yours but Gods INTRODUCTION JEEHOSAPHAT THE FOURTH ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Preparing For The Moment

Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003

Knowing what to do in the moments of tempation and opportunity.

Title: Preparing for the Moment Text: Multi-texted topical. Introduction: Decisions. 1. Every aspect of life is peppered with decisions. ‒ I decided to come to preach tonight. ‒ You decided to worship tonight. ‒ We will decide where we are going to eat. ‒ We ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

At - One - Ment Series

Contributed by Paddy Venner on Dec 23, 2002

We are not just saved, we are made at ONE with the Almighty - now let’s discover more...

Paddy Venner is Senior Pastor of Harfield Road Assembly of God in Cape Town, South Africa Foundations of Truth Part 2 At-ONE-ment Romans 5: 1-11  The Atonement is an act that was carried out in harrowing severity on a hill called the skull outside of Jerusalem some 2000 years ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

What To Do With Your Words Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Oct 19, 2011

This message examines the power that our words can have

INTRODUCTION * Over 600,000 words in the English language: average person uses 20,000 * The power of words... - “A word from the mouth is like a stone from a sling.” (African proverb) - “A word once uttered can never be recalled.” (Horace, Italian poet) - “Colors fade, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Live A Sinful Life . . . Why Shouldn't I" Series

Contributed by Tony Klinedinst on Mar 16, 2009

As children of God, we live a life of grace and forgiveness. So, since we are forgiven, why not indulge a little? This sermon points to I John 3 to revel that there is more to living a holy life than just dutifully living in purity.

Authentic Christian Living Live a sinful life . . . Why not? I John 3:4-10 We are saved by grace through Jesus Christ and regardless whether or not you believe in eternal security, one can say that God will forgive any and all of the sins I commit when I ask Him. So why not indulge a little? We ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:4-10

Denomination: Baptist

Genesis 7 - Imagine How Many Trees Noah Cut Down To Make The Ark! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Dec 16, 2009

Don’t get sidetracked. Noah was saved from the coming judgment by coming into the ark. We can be saved from the coming judgment by coming to Christ and believing in Him. Come under His authority and trust Him today.

Genesis 7 - Imagine how many trees Noah cut down to build the Ark. Methuselah, whose name we have seen means "When he dies, judgment" was on his deathbed. God’s grace in giving man time to repent was drawing to a close. In Genesis 7 the entire earth is flooded. This isn’t a local flood. This is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 7:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Abide In Christ: The Vine And The Branches Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Dec 13, 2007

The "Great Vine" outside London is the oldest and largest vine in the world. But guess what. There is an even greater “Great Vine” Jesus and we are the branches.

The Great Vine in the Hampton Court Palace Gardens outside of London is the oldest and largest known vine in the world. The Great Vine is more than 230 years old. It measures 12 feet around the base. Its longest rod is 120 feet. The fruit produced each year averages 500 to 700 clusters of grapes ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Behind The Fanfare Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 9, 2007

Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem is a living parable that carries a powerful message of what God’s kingdom and the Christian life is like

Luke 19:28-30 “Behind the Fanfare” INTRODUCTION Everyone likes a parade. We love the pomp, the colorful costumes, the loud music, the disciplined marching, the imaginative floats, and of course the smiles and the waves. Some parades are greater productions than others. Though I’ve never been ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-38

Denomination: Lutheran

The Fact Series

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on May 7, 2007

The fact - and if it isn’t....

Epiphany 6 The Fact February 11th 1 Cor. 15: 12-20 Factus Example – gravity † In Jesus Name † Grace, Mercy and Peace, from God, our Father, and from our Risen from the Dead Lord Jesus Christ! Factus Example – gravity Fact, from the Latin factus, something made. As in manufacture, or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-20

Denomination: Lutheran

A Prodigal People And A Pleading God Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Dec 21, 2010

Prodigal people are prodigal because of a broken commitment which leads to a brazen contempt and a blinding confusion.

A PRODIGAL PEOPLE AND A PLEADING GOD JEREMIAH 11-13 INTRODUCTION: Jeremiah has gone from his own shelter to the square; from the square to the sanctuary; from the sanctuary now to the streets (11:16). He lived in a day where there was no love for God, no loyalty to God and, therefore, no light ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Hope And Help 4 The Hurting

Contributed by Craig Benner on Aug 3, 2019

Selflessness seems to be a lost virtue. Nonetheless, it is essential that believers make the sacrifice to bring others to the feet of Jesus. At whatever cost.

Hope for the Hurting Mark 2:1-12 Primary Text 2 Samuel 5:17-20 Complementary Text 17 ¶ But when the Philistines heard that they had anointed David king over Israel, all the Philistines came up to seek David; and David heard of it, and went down to the hold. 18 The Philistines also came ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12, 2 Samuel 5:17-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

He Is Coming Series

Contributed by Pastor Randall Timblin on Mar 22, 2020

Are we READY for it? Have we prepared ourselves? What will that Glorious Day be Like? Do we even care? Will we be left behind?

INTRODUCTION We talked last week about our first PROOF and that are the signs that many of us ignore but none the less, they are there and they have been foretold by our Lord Jesus Christ Himself. The obvious question is "What will it take?" Why do we choose to be so blind? Of course, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:9-14, Matthew 24:21-22

Denomination: *other

Sermon On The Sin Of Sloth

Contributed by William Meakin on Nov 18, 2020

Sloth is considered one of the seven deadly sins

Benjamin Franklin, an American polymath and one of the Founding Fathers of the United States once stated: “Dost thou love life? Then do not squander time, for that's the stuff life is made of.” Proverbs 15:19 states: “The way of a sluggard is like a hedge of thorns, but the path of the upright ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 10:18, Proverbs 12:27

Gods Power Is Shown In Mercy And Pity

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Sep 1, 2017

The Collect for Trinity 11 is quite profound and has something to teach us: O God, you declare your almighty power most chiefly in showing mercy and pity

The Eleventh Sunday after Trinity THE COLLECT - God's power is shown in mercy and pity O God, you declare your almighty power most chiefly in showing mercy and pity: mercifully grant to us such a measure of your grace, that we, running the way of your commandments, may receive your gracious ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-2, Luke 18:9-14

The Entrance Of The King

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Apr 13, 2014

Jesus kingdom message is centered on the cross. It brings change to the lives of the hearts and the lives of people he enters.

Intro: Jesus is coming into Jerusalem 6 days before the most important celebration for the Jews. The city is flooded with pilgrims making their way to celebrate the Passover. In the Passover they remember their pain and bitterness in captivity in Egypt and God’s deliverance promises. At ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Baptist