Sermons on Dumbing Down:

Knowing Your Enemies Series

Contributed by Thomas Donelan on Jul 5, 2010

When we think of spiritual warfare, frequently we see people casting out demons, covering everything from depression to toothache to the stubbed toe. The fact is not everything is a demon, and here we learn of the different enemies.

INTRODUCTION When we speak of spiritual warfare Christians seem to basically divide into two extreme camps: The Ostrich camp and the Flip Wilson camp. • The Ostrich Camp. I know more than one mother who wept over their wayward child because they ignored the power of demonic forces that was ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 14:12-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Measuring Faithfulness Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Sep 20, 2003

The three differnent ways of Measuring one’s faithfulness.

Measuring Faithfulness 1 Corinthians 4:1–6 INTRODUCTION Paul’s 1st letter to the church at Corinth was written to correct many problems that had surfaced in the church. The most pressing problem and the one that Paul addresses first is the sin of division. Paul attacks this problem head on in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mercy, Mercy, Me Series

Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Oct 14, 2006

Just as we have ebnefitted from God’s mercy, we should also be willing to dispense mercy to others. Read about David’s experience with God’s mercy.

DISCOVERING YOUR GIFT (MERCY); MERCY, MERCY, ME PSALM 23:1-6 A MOTHER ONCE APPROACHED NAPOLEON SEEKING A PARDON FOR HER SON. THE EMPEROR REPLIED THAT THE YOUNG MAN HAD COMMITTED A CERTAIN OFFENSE TWICE AND JUSTICE DEMANDED DEATH. "BUT I DON’T ASK FOR JUSTICE," THE MOTHER EXPLAINED. "I PLEAD FOR ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Deceitfulness Of Sin

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 6, 2015

The Deceitfulness Of Sin

Psalm 73 The Deceitfulness Of Sin 1. THE PROBLEM STATED (73:1-3) The Psalmist's Confidence in His Deity (:1) Truly God is good to Israel, even to such as are of a clean heart. The Psalmist's Consciousness of His Duty even to such as are of a clean heart. The Psalmist's Confession of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-28

Denomination: Holiness

The Lost And Found Chapter

Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Apr 29, 2005

Describing the Lostness of Mankind and the grace of the Saviour

PP0552 DATE THE LOST AND FOUND CHAPTER! Luke 15:1-32; Luke 16:19-31. INTRODUCTION: There are certain chapters of the Bible that are known by certain titles: Genesis 1 - The Creation Chapter. Exodus 12 - The Passover Chapter, 1 Samuel 17 - David and Goliath Chapter. Psalm 23 – The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

How To Throw A Pity Party -- 1 Samuel 27:1-12; 30:1-6 Series

Contributed by James D. Thornber on Mar 2, 2014

What will you do when, not if but when, the troubles come? If you do want to throw yourself a good old fashioned pity party – and I’ve met a few people who are experts – let me tell you how to do so.

How to Throw a Pity Party 1 Samuel 27:1-12; 30:1-6 When Barbara and I first came to Independence, we began our Wednesday night Bible studies with a teaching on the book of James. We figured we’d get off to a good running start on what it means to live out our Christians lives in the realness ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The War To End All Wars Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 16, 2016

Revelation is about a war to end all wars. But what is this about Armageddon and what does it mean to us?

OPEN: Years ago I received a flyer for a Revival to be held in Richmond, Indiana. The “Revivalist” was going to tell us about 2nd coming of Christ. His topics would include the “rapture”, the rebuilding of the Temple, and the battle to end all battles – Armageddon. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 16:12-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hello, My Name Jehovah Sabaoth (Series On The Names Of God – #5)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Nov 1, 2024

In this sermon we want to deal with another name of God we find in the Scriptures.

We have already looked at four of them, El-ohim, El-Shaddai, Yahweh and Adonai. In this sermon we want to consider the name Jehovah Sabaoth. The word is pronounced as SA-BA-OTH Many folks are intrigued with names. (1)In genealogy we usually concentrate on SURNAMES, (Usually call our last name ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

Some Things Hard To Be Understood

Contributed by Gary Huckaby on Feb 13, 2003

Have you ever wondered why some can seemingly sin and get away with it? What about terrorist who kill themself and others, why does God allow this? Many times we do not understand why God allows such, but we must trust Him for He is faithful to reveal th

A Sermon For You A Ministry of Huckaby’s Evangelism Today’s Sermon Title Some Things Hard To Be Understood By-Evangelist Gary Huckaby D.D. Prayer: Heavenly father, Please speak to us today through this message. We need Thee Lord. As best as I know how, I yield myself to You. Use these lips to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do I Need A Shepherd? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 21, 2020

Jesus said He was the good shepherd. But why do I need Him to do that? Why can't I get along just fine without Him?

OPEN: Several years ago in the country of Turkey, a flock of sheep made the news. It seems that the shepherds of the flock had been eating breakfast when their sheep began to wander off. Now, ordinarily this wouldn’t have been a problem, except the flock was just a stone’s throw away from a cliff. ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Get Up And Go Series

Contributed by Richard Mcnair on May 13, 2005

When the Holy Spirit moves our heart we must Get up and Go! Nations are waiting and depending upon our message of the good news of Jesus.

A Church in Action Series Acts 8:26-40 says: Acts 8:26 - 40 (KJV) 26And the angel of the Lord spake unto Philip, saying, Arise, and go toward the south unto the way that goeth down from Jerusalem unto Gaza, which is desert. 27And he arose and went: and, behold, a man of Ethiopia, an eunuch of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Baptist

Let Go Of The Woodworm's Hand!

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 27, 2016

Stop trying to hold together what God is not holding up!

Looking for surveyors jokes/stories for my speaking engagement next month, I came across this one. Surveyor: This house is a ruin. I wonder what stops it from falling down. Owner: I think the woodworms are holding hands. source: http://www.jokebuddha.com/Surveyor/recent#ixzz4IYOEUKGF Rev 3:1 ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1

Denomination: Baptist

Negotiating

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Feb 23, 2023

We are easily tempted to negotiate with the devil to get what we want of believe we should have.

Negotiating – Matthew 4: 1 - 11 Intro: The shortest sermon ever preached, which you won’t be getting this morning, consisted of the pastor going into the pulpit and quoting Romans 6:3a – The wages of sin is death . . .” AND HE ADDED, “there has been no change in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Greatest Faith

Contributed by Sylvester Fergusson on May 1, 2006

Satan will seek to have us doubt many of the promises of God but if we believe that Jesus Christ is the SOn of God then our faith will be sealed for everything else. This is the foundation of our faith. It requires the greatest faith to believe that a man

The Greatest Faith INTRODUCTION: It was probably one of those warm sunny Jewish days with puffs of clouds moving lazily overhead when Jesus held the last retreat with his twelve disciples. The place was Caesarea Philippi, a northern Gentile city which was the site for the oldest and newest centers ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18

Denomination: Adventist

Aiming For Excellence

Contributed by Francis Balla on Sep 10, 2012

Does God care about education? What does the Bible say about learning?

AIMING FOR EXCELENCE 09/02/2012 It is the time of year again; kids and their parents are gearing up for yet another hectic school year with mixed emotions. Parents may be relieved that summer vacation has finally ended so that they can get their kids out of their hair where as some kids may be ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:2-5

Denomination: Baptist