Sermons on drifting away from christ: showing 181-195 of 213,729

Inching Away Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Oct 10, 2001

This sermon is part of a series I preached on Nehemiah’s one holy passion, the glory of God.

One Holy Passion Nehemiah 13:4-31 May 27, 2001 “Inching Away” “All too easily, an ugly thing becomes tolerated, even viewed as the possibly useful thing, then the permissible thing, and finally the attractive thing. It does not happen in a moment. Standards are lowered gradually and ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 13:4-31

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Giving It Away Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Dec 20, 2012

God gave… his only son.

Tebow & John 3:16 Tim Tebow has been criticized for displaying his faith on the football field. While in college he once played with John 3:16 written on his face. More recently he has been the center of controversy in the NFL while playing for the Denver Bronco’s and “Tebowing” ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Abide In The Doctrine Of Christ

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Oct 27, 2024

What is plain is that there are many deceivers who would lead us away from the true message of Jesus Christ.

Alba 10-27-2024 ABIDE IN THE DOCTRINE OF CHRIST II John 7-13 There was a man standing downtown waiting for a bus. He said it was raining cats and dogs. There was a lady standing next to him so he tried to be friendly and make conversation. “If this keeps up, we'll all have to buy an ark,” ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:7-13, John 1:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Taking Away The Vail

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Apr 7, 2016

To establish that the vail which once covered Moses face; now covers the face of many believers, and can only be removed after they understand and accept the teachings of Jesus Christ. This lesson deals with spiritual blindness to the truth.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Regarding the Statutes of Christ 2. Regarding the Sonship of Christ 3. Regarding the Spirit of Christ Remarks. 1. In our lesson tonight we are going to be discussing: "Taking Away the Vail." It is abundantly clear in our text that there "still remaineth the same vail ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:12-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Backsliding Believer

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Nov 24, 2014

A sermon that details the drift that many experience at times in their Christmas experience.

"THE BACKSLIDING BELIEVER" Zechariah 3:1-10 Zec 3:1 And he shewed me Joshua the high priest standing before the angel of the LORD, and Satan standing at his right hand to resist him. 2 And the LORD said unto Satan, The LORD rebuke thee, O Satan; even the LORD that hath chosen Jerusalem rebuke ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Giving It Away Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Dec 19, 2012

Money is a major challenge for anyone who wants to be a follower of Jesus and a child of God.

The Feast of Great Joy Too many of us worship at the “Shrine of the Golden Arches” In Dangers, Toils & Snares, John Ortberg writes: When we take our children to the shrine of the Golden Arches, they always lust for the meal that comes with a cheap little prize, a combination ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Casting Away

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on May 18, 2018

We must have confidence in the Word of God with no ifs or maybes if we expect to see our reward

Casting Away “Cast not away therefore your confidence which has great recompense of reward” (Hebrews 10:35). 1. Ifs and Maybes: Ifs and Maybes are what get us into trouble. What if God doesn’t do it? What if He won’t do it? What if He won’t do it for me? We never say God can’t do it because ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:35-36

Denomination: Methodist

Giving It Away Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Dec 20, 2012

Mythbusters is one of those TV shows I enjoy watching. So let’s bust a myth today about money and families.

Myth Busters 13 Someone in the crowd said to him, “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me.” 14 But he said to him, “Man, who made me a judge or arbitrator over you?” 15 And he said to them, “Take care, and be on your guard against all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When God Turned Away Series

Contributed by Philip Cooper on Mar 6, 2007

The fourth of Jesus’ sayings from the Cross.

WHEN GOD TURNED AWAY (#4 in the series CrossWords) Mark 15:33-35 Introduction: Jesus was on the Cross for approximately six hours. For three hours man did his worst. For three hours God did His best. C. S. Lewis captured the Cross event in a poem: "Love’s as hard as nails, Love is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:33-35

Denomination: Baptist

Thanks For Not Running Away Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 15, 2015

Let's talk about the high value of motherhood, the glorious vision of motherhood, the taxing reality of motherhood, and the ultimate restoration of motherhood (Adapted from: http://www.jubilee.org.za/documents/Booklet1_MotherhoodArticle_000.pdf)

HoHum: Went shopping for Mother’s Day card- Most over the top sappy and syrupy sweet. Found one that made me LOL- Front (picture of a woman with two suitcases) Mom - I'm sure you've thought of it a few times... Inside: ...but thanks for not running away! Happy Mother's Day! Now that's ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Breath Away

Contributed by Frank Ricketts on Oct 15, 2015

So much of our walk is based on things that we cannot see that sometimes we cannot relate to the things of God.

A Breath Away 2 Kings 3:17 For thus saith the LORD, Ye shall not see wind, neither shall ye see rain; yet that valley shall be filled with water, that ye may drink, So much of our walk is based on things that we cannot see that sometimes we cannot relate to the things of God. In fact Job ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 3:17

Denomination: Apostolic

Strait And Narrow Sermon I: Christians Choose The Strait And Narrow Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jun 10, 2020

As culture drifts further away from biblical truth, believers in Christ do not let cultural differences divide us but come together as one in the Family of God.

CHRISTIANS CHOOSE THE LORD’S “STRAIT AND NARROW” OVER THE WORLD’S “WIDE AND BROAD” As culture drifts further away from biblical truth, some Christians struggle with their conscience – having had the notion planted in their minds that “wide and broad” thinkers and doers might have it ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Powerless To Take Sins Away Series

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 13, 2014

To show that animals are a poor substitute for CHRIST's redeeming and forgiving blood that's why old testament have defects in them.

I. EXORDIUM: Are animals powerless to take sins away? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that animals are a poor substitute for CHRIST's redeeming and forgiving blood that's why old testament have defects in them. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 10:4 (Amplified Bible) 10:4 Because ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Don't Let Anything Keep You Away From Jesus Christ! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 7, 2022

Choose Jesus because... 1. He has God's perfect goodness (vs. 16-17). 2. He looks at us with love (vs. 17-21). 3. Following Him is worth any cost (vs. 21-22). 4. Only He can save our souls (vs. 23-26).

Don't Let Anything Keep You Away from Jesus Christ! The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 19:16-26 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared November 7, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 19:16. Remember that by this time, Jesus was only about 3 months away from dying on the cross for our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-26

Denomination: Baptist

Before The Children Went Away

Contributed by Terry Tuley on Nov 21, 2000

A sermon on the importance of families living for Christ

“Before The Children Went Away” ( Job 29:1-5) There is no one in the Bible that can so touch the heart of compassion than God’s servant Job. In one fell stroke of providence, Job was robbed of everything he had in life. Let me take you on a journey down to the Uz mortuary. There is a receiving ...read more

Scripture: Job 29:1-5

Denomination: Baptist