Sermons on Erect:

Breaking The Power Of Pride

Contributed by Brian Williams on Apr 6, 2023

Believers may not often realize it, we are either centered on man or centered on God. There is no alternative. Either God is the center and we have become rightly adjusted to him, or we are the center and everything revolves around us. How is power of pride broken?

There are basically two types of evil on this earth - natural evils which include earthquakes, typhoons, tsunamis, flash floods, etc. Things that take lives and bring devastation to humankind and the rest of creation. And then there are moral evils - evils that people commit, for example mental, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 8:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rise Of The Kings Of The East

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 9, 2024

A huge sign that we’re in the End-times: Never has there been an Asian superpower who could field and move an army of 200 Million – until NOW! This an in-depth look at the rise of China as a superpower which fulfills Bible Prophecy.

RISE OF THE KINGS OF THE EAST INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: 3 Wise Men http://christianfunnypictures.com/2016/12/three-wise-men-11-hilarious-cartoons.html B. CHINA & END TIME PROPHECY 1. What role does China, one of the world's great superpowers, play in end-time Bible prophecy? The word ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 16:12-16, Revelation 9:14-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sermon – King Saul’s Tragic Downfall

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 10, 2025

The rise and downfall of Saul convey both practical and spiritual lesson to every man especially to believers who want to glorify God continually and live up to their full potential.

Sermon – King Saul’s Tragic Downfall Scripture: 1 Chronicles 10:1-10, 13-14 “Now the Philistines attacked Israel, and the men of Israel fled before them. Many were slaughtered on the slopes of Mount Gilboa. The Philistines closed in on Saul and his sons, and they killed three of his sons—Jonathan, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 10:1-10, 1 Chronicles 10:13-14, 1 Samuel 10:9-11, Proverbs 16:18, 1 Samuel 15:19-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

The Armor Of God: Faith

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Aug 5, 2023

Among Gary Larsen’s “The Far Side” cartoons was one where two deer were standing upright in the forest. One deer is looking at his buddy who clearly has a target on his chest. And the one deer is saying, “Bummer of a birthmark, Hal!”

Alba 7-30-2023 THE ARMOR OF GOD: THE SHIELD OF FAITH Ephesians 6:16 Among Gary Larsen’s “The Far Side” cartoons was one where two deer were standing upright in the forest. One deer is looking at his buddy who clearly has a target on his chest. And the one deer is saying, “Bummer of a birthmark, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:16, Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Marks Of A Spiritual Person Series

Contributed by Brian Williams on Jun 4, 2024

Abram settled his tents in the place that God had called him. From beginning to the end of this story, though he failed many times, he always built and alter to the Lord.

As we spoke about Genesis 12 last week, we saw that there was a famine in the land and Abram took a natural, commonsensical path and made his way down to Egypt. While in Egypt, we didn’t see Abram erect monuments to or call upon his God - instead he took what he felt was the smartest, most ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Pray?

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 2, 2022

Prayer is not a monologue but a conversation between us and God. Those in contact with God have vision, they have a power within that can change people around them, they have authority with God and insight into what God is doing.

WHY PRAY? INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE PASTOR’S PRAYER. 1. A Sunday School teacher was struggling to open the combination lock on the supply cabinet. He couldn't quite remember the combination. Finally, he went to the pastor and asked for help. The pastor came and began to turn the dial. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 12:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Let Me Have A Double Portion

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Jul 30, 2022

Looking for God to do more in our lives

We find here a miraculous part of history. It is the story of Elijah being taken up into glory on one of God’s fiery chariots and the transference of power and authority from one generation to the next generation. And here God is unmistakably teaching a lesson not only to Elisha but to us today. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Praying In Secret Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 4, 2022

Standing itself is interpreted as praying, for it is said, "and Abraham rose early in the morning to where he stood, "and there is no prayer but standing." though sometimes they prayed sitting, as David did, 2 Samuel 7:18

Matthew 6:5-8 (NIV) 5 "And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. 6 But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

God Reigns Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 5, 2022

One of the most comforting verses in Scripture is Psalm 46:10 "Be still and know I am God." But why is it so comforting and what difference can it make in our lives?

OPEN: Several years ago, Carl Reiner and Mel Brooks did a comedy skit called the “2013 Year Old Man”. In the skit, Reiner was interviewing Brooks (who was the old gentleman). And at one point, Reiner asks the old man, “Did you always believe in the Lord?” Brooks replied: “No. We had a guy in our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Herod The Great Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 24, 2022

Herod's despotic rule has been demonstrated by many of his security measures to suppress his people's contempt towards him, especially Jews. For instance, it has been suggested that Herod used secret police to monitor and report the feelings of the general populace toward him.

Herod the Great Tom lowe 1/24/2012 Herod (also known as Herod the Great) was a Roman *client king of Judea, *A king who is dependent on a more powerful state for political, economic, or military support, and who in return is expected to serve the interests of that state; specifically a king ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

From House To House

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Feb 17, 2022

Based on a New Testament understanding of a church, and based on the ministry of the early apostles, we learn that believers did not always assemble in a public place of worship. Much of the time they met in one another’s homes.

This morning I want to address the topic of “doing church.” and I’m going to begin by asking the question, “Where are Christians supposed to assemble together for worship and fellowship?” In Acts 17:24, Paul declared, “God, who made the world and everything in it, since He is Lord of heaven and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-21, Acts 2:46-47

Denomination: Baptist

Last Sunday After Epiphany, Year C. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 22, 2022

MARCH 2nd, 2025. Transfiguration Sunday.

Exodus 34:29-35, Psalm 99:1-9, 2 Corinthians 3:12-18, 2 Corinthians 4:1-2, Luke 9:28-43. A). A REFLECTED GLORY. Exodus 34:29-35. In discussing the nature of the resurrection body, the Apostle Paul comments, ‘There is one glory of the sun, and another glory of the moon’ (1 Corinthians 15:41). ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:29-35, 2 Corinthians 3:12-18, 2 Corinthians 4:1-2, Luke 9:28-43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Are The Salt Of The Earth, Whether You Believe It Or Not.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Feb 5, 2023

To let your light shine, you need to understand the preceding verse of what it means to be the salt of the earth.

This sermon was delivered to Holy Trinity in Ayr, South Ayrshire, Scotland on the 5th February 2023; a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. Today’s readings: Isaiah 58:1-9a, 1 Corinthians 2:1-12. Main Reading: Matthew 5:13-20, Titus 2:9-10 Prayer: My I speak in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-12, Isaiah 58:1-9

Denomination: Episcopal

The Lord’s Vineyard Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 26, 2022

The vineyard is symbolic of God’s kingdom on earth, and believers are responsible for tending the vineyard until Christ returns. Those who reject the vineyard owner's Son (Jesus) will be driven out of the vineyard and have no place in it.

This evening we are going to look at what is called the “Parable of the Wicked Vinedressers.” Our main text will be taken from Mark chapter twelve; however, before we look at Mark, let’s turn to Isaiah chapter five. In Isaiah we find a parable called the “Parable of the Vineyard,” which is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 5:1-7, Mark 12:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Book Of Ruth (1 Of 4)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 14, 2022

In this scripture passage, I want to show you a family that lived among God’s people, and then due to some hard times, they packed up and moved to Moab.

You might be saying, “So what!” people move from one city to another all the time! That is correct, but anytime we find something in the Word of God, it is there for a reason. WHAT IS THE REASON GOD PUT THIS FAMILY IN THE SCRIPTURES? God placed them in the holy scriptures that we might learn ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist