Sermons on Evil Deposits:

Knowing Who I Really Am Series

Contributed by Nigel Heath on Jan 20, 2010

Who I am is not defined by what I do but who I relate to, beginning with God as my heavenly Father.

KNOWING WHO I REALLY AM – EPHESIANS 1:1-14 INTRO Christmas and New Year bring into focus just how much the vast majority of us value our relationships more than anything else. This is a continual source of either our joy or our pain – For at Christmas time we become acutely aware of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Vision Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Jul 31, 2008

God wants to give everyone a vision of Heaven and your ministry.

Title: The power of vision “Where there is no vision, the people perish…” (Proverbs 29:18 KJV) “Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint…” (Proverbs 29:18 NIV) “If people can’t see what God is doing, they stumble all over themselves; but when they attend to what he reveals, they ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Demands Of Discipleship

Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Feb 17, 2008

Are we just followers, or true disciples, of Jesus? There is a difference! If we are a true disciple, then we have rewards in heaven. If we are just followers, we may not. Let us learn about the demands of discipleship.

It is possible to be a follower of Jesus without being a disciple; to be a camp follower without being a soldier of the king; to be a hanger-on in some great work without pulling one’s weight. Someone was talking to a great scholar about a younger man. He said, “So and so tells me that he was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-26

Denomination: United Methodist

The Assurance Of Heaven

Contributed by Michael De Rosa on Oct 23, 2006

to help the Christian have God’s peace when facing death

Introduction Illustration: Heaven There was a group of boys in Mr. Smith’s Sunday School Class who were learning about Eternal Life. At the close of the lesson, Mr. Smith wanted to see how well he taught his lesson and so he asked his class who wanted to go to Heaven? The entire class raised ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-5

Denomination: Free Methodist

Thanks For The Suffering

Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 22, 2010

This message looks at the though of "being thankful in the midst of suffering".

THANKS FOR THE SUFFERING 1 Peter 4:12-19 Dear friends, do not be surprised at the painful trial you are suffering, as though something strange were happening to you. 13 But rejoice that you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed. 14 If you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

Grace In The Wilderness

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 29, 2013

There is hope for the children of believers, if they will but put their trust in God.

GRACE IN THE WILDERNESS. Jeremiah 32. The LORD speaks of Israel's time after her deliverance from Egypt as a “time of espousals,” when she was “holiness to the LORD” (Jeremiah 2:2-3). This may seem a little surprising, since we know that the forty years wandering in the wilderness were a ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 32:1-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

(Section 9) Why The Gap Theory Won't Work

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 20, 2018

Henry Morris, a Young Earth believer, debates that the Old Earth is impossible.

IX. Why The Gap Theory Won't Work by Henry M. Morris http://www.icr.org/pubs/btg-a/btg-107a.htm A. Those who advocate the gap theory agree that the six days of the creation week were literal days, but they interpret them only as days of recreation, with God creating again many of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Remember Who You Are

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Jul 22, 2018

Remembering who we are makes all the difference.

Cinderella Man tells the true story of boxing legend James J. Braddock (Russell Crowe), who made an incredible comeback during the Great Depression. Injured and arthritic, Braddock's promising career was cut short, and he had to go on public assistance when he couldn't get work at the docks in New ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Other

Not Ashamed Of The Gospel

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Oct 15, 2021

Paul tells Timothy not to be ashamed of the gospel. Christians today can also face that temptation. Paul then gives some solid arguments why Timothy shouldn't be ashamed of the gospel, and they help us too!

‘So do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord’ Today we’re starting a new four-week series on 2 Timothy. I’m looking forward to this short series! Over the years I’ve studied a number of the New Testament letters but I’ve never really studied 2 Timothy. I’m interested to find out what ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

Holy Spirit And Sanctification Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 26, 2012

A sermon on what the Holy Spirit does after conversion for the Christian (Material adapted from Dr. Jack Cottrell's book, Power From On High, chapter 9, and the Holy Spirit: A Biblical Study, chapter 6)

HoHum: John MacArthur- A basic mark of true spirituality is a deep awareness of sin. In Scripture those who most despised their sinfulness were often those who were the most spiritual. Paul said he was the chief of sinners. Peter said to Jesus, “Depart from me, for I am a sinful ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:22-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Preferring Others In Giving Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jun 22, 2013

The new birth results in revolutionary change. “None but Christ can transform a burglar into a benefactor!” - John R.W. Stott

Dakota Community Church Ephesians 56, Grace at Work 26 June 23, 2013 Preferring Others in Giving We are given six behaviors we are to discontinue - because they destroy unity. We are given six replacement behaviors which will foster and protect unity. Instead of lying; speak truth ...having put ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-27

Denomination: Mennonite

Build Something That Will Last! Take Comfort! Give Comfort!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 21, 2024

Are we so focused on materialism that we have lost our vision for eternity? The are two judgments coming,.. the Judgment of the believers and the great white throne judgment. What treasures are we laying up?

BUILD SOMETHING THAT WILL LAST! TAKE COMFORT! GIVE COMFORT! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com ( YouTube: Wade Hughes) 1 Thessalonians 4:18 Wherefore comfort one another with these words. 1 Thessalonians 4:18 (MSG) Oh, we'll be walking on air! And then there will be one ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:9-10, 1 Thessalonians 4:18, Matthew 6:21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Garden (Genesis 2)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 3, 2024

What are some lessons we can learn from the garden? This will probably make some people mad, but let's not be offended, let's search for God's will in our lives. We'll be in Genesis 2.

The first creation account does not actually end in Genesis 1, but continues into the next chapter. Let’s look at Genesis 2. Did God bless the seventh day from creation? Did God later reinstitute this day during the Exodus? Did Jesus or the Apostles command this day for the church? What spiritual ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Soul Care And The Role Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 31, 2018

The Holy Spirit takes an active role in the life of the spirit filled believer to help care for their soul. He does this in many ways and His names reflect how He works in the life of the church, the believer and the unbeliever.

Sermon: Soul Care and the role of the Holy Spirit Thesis: The Holy Spirit takes an active role in the life of the spirit filled believer to help care for their soul. He does this in many ways and His names reflect how He works in the life of the church, the believer and the unbeliever. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-18, 1 Corinthians 2:12-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Get Even

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 10, 2014

To show that if we have prayed for something, then move on by trying not to get even, and trust the LORD expectantly that He will do what He has promised to do.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you trust the LORD enough to help you? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that if we have prayed for something, then move on by trying not to get even, and trust the LORD expectantly that He will do what He has promised to do. IV. TEXT: Proverbs 20:22 ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 20:22

Denomination: Pentecostal