Sermons on Evil One:

Worship That Costs

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jun 24, 2021

Real worship will cost you, but the benefits are so much more.

6/27/2021 Troy First Assembly of God Worship That Costs Romans 12:1-2 Let’s begin this morning with 2 Samuel 24. This is a story about the end of David’s life and how, after sinning against the Lord by counting all the fighting men, the LORD brought judgment on Israel. When the Lord put an end to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Greatest Gift - An Interactive Christmas Eve Service Outline Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Dec 24, 2019

Interactive Nativity Set where individuals bring the figurines to the manager as the Christmas Story is read. Ending with song "What can I give HIM?" leading into an invitation to receive CHRIST.

2019.12.24.Christmas Eve Service. The GREATEST GIFT William Akehurst, HSWC INSTRUCTIONS: This service is done with giving pieces of the Nativity Set to individuals to present and bring to the Manager Scene and assemble together as the Christmas Story is read. The Nativity is set up in the front ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 1:26-38, Luke 2:1-20, Matthew 2:1-12, Isaiah 7:14, Isaiah 9:6, John 3:3, John 3:16-18, Romans 6:23, Ephesians 2:8-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Arise, Shine! Your Light Has Come

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jan 2, 2020

The Jews were to rejoice at the coming of the Messiah - meant to be their pride and joy. So are we, even in the midst of darkness.

January 5, 2020 Isaiah 60:1-6 Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord is dawning upon you. 2 Look, darkness covers the earth, and deep darkness covers the peoples, but the Lord will dawn upon you, and his glory will be seen over you. 3 Nations will walk to your light, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Only Idiots Throw Stones, Blinded Minds

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 21, 2019

There are 18 Shimei's in the Bible. Shimei son of Gera has a great lesson to share. BE CAREFUL WHEN YOU THROW STONES... BLIND EYES ARE SAD, BUT BLINDED MINDS ARE TERRIBLE. Look up: Part #2 The consequences of throwing stones.

ONLY IDIOTS THROW STONES, BLINDED MINDS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: John 8:7 So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her. I love Bible study. I love to study book ...read more

Scripture: John 8:7, 1 Samuel 16:6-12, 2 Samuel 16:5-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

In Christ There Is True Freedom Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 21, 2019

Nearly 2,000 years ago, the Apostle Paul in his letter to the Galatians wrote: “it is for freedom that Christ has set us free”. These words, written by Paul to first-century followers of Jesus are an important truth that is still relevant to us today in the 21st Century.

In Christ, there is true freedom This month in our series Dare to be different we have been considering Different Freedom. This evening I want us to consider the truth that in Christ there is true freedom. Nearly 2,000 years ago, the Apostle Paul in his letter to the Galatians wrote: “it is for ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1, John 8:31, John 8:32, John 8:34-36, Numbers 11:5-6, 1 Peter 1:18-19, Galatians 5:13-15, Acts 3:19-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Life Interrupted

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Apr 5, 2020

The other day I saw a post by my friend Apostle Sammy Smith that said “God said He must Interrupt The Routine”!!!! By Any Means Necessary!”

Life Interrupted By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. PREFACE: - The other day I saw a post by my friend Apostle Sammy Smith that said “God said He must Interrupt The Routine”!!!! By Any Means Necessary!” Apostle I felt that so much I just wanted to build upon it. Thank you and Glory to God for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14, Ezekiel 33:10-12

Denomination: Apostolic

Zechariah The Silent Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Dec 9, 2012

A first-person narrative of Zechariah's experience before the angel Gabriel.

I resent a little your pastor’s description of me in the bulletin. “Zechariah the Silent”? It’s true, for nine months I was unable to croak out a single “Shalom!” to those I passed on the street. But ever since God opened my mouth again I have not stopped ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-79

Denomination: Lutheran

A Prostitute And An Unbeliever Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Dec 12, 2012

Courage, redemption, providence

AMAZING BITHS A Prostitute and an Unbeliever Matt 1:5 (P 681) December 9, 2012 INTRODUCTION: Have any of you seen those “ancestry.com” commercials. I love this one that features Santa Clause. (Show video) Maybe some of you have great stories about famous ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christ The Vine

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 19, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Are you fruitful? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that CHRIST will take care of us in bearing fruits, divine effort thru us. IV. TEXT: John 15:5-6 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) “Yes,

I. EXORDIUM: Are you fruitful? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that CHRIST will take care of us in bearing fruits, divine effort thru us. IV. TEXT: John 15:5-6 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) “Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who ...read more

Scripture: John 15:5-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Truth Of Christmas

Contributed by Bret Bone on Dec 27, 2012

It’ true…Christmas is a very special time of year. Statistics show that more people meet together during this holiday than any other holiday throughout the year. And I think there is a reason that this is true…Over 2000 years ago God gave the world the

Video Why Do We Celebrate Christmas Slide #1 Welcome to Vista Pointe We are so glad that you chose to be with us this evening for this very special service. It’ true…Christmas is a very special time of year. Statistics show that more people meet together during this holiday than any ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Impact In Obscurity Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jan 30, 2013

This sermon, based on Jabez's prayer, encourages believers to understand that no matter how insignificant they may think they are, or how obscure their life is, they can & will make an impact for the glory of God.

“IMPACT IN OBSCURITY” 1 Chron. 4:9-10 INTRO – NCAA Championship football game Monday night – Alabama put a beat-down on Notre Dame. Throughout the game, the commentators, Kirk Herbstreit & Brent Musberger, talked about “impact players.” Would put their names, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Creation: Redeeming Chaos

Contributed by Nelson Lin on Feb 10, 2013

The story of the coming of Jesus Christ into this world begins not in the Book of Matthew, but in the Book of Genesis. The shadow of Christ can already be seen in the early verses of the first chapter of the Bible. In Genesis 1:26 God said, “Let Us make m

CREATION: REDEEMING CHAOS February 10, 2013 We begin our new series today on the redemptive plan of God as seen throughout the Old Testament and finally revealed in the person of our Lord Jesus Christ in the New Testament. The story of the coming of Jesus Christ into this world begins not in the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Intimacy & Agony Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 23, 2012

How do you handle impending doom? You know, those times when something bad is happening and it's about to get much worse? Jesus faced the ultimate in impending doom in the Garden of Gethsemane. How He handled it is a model for us in times of difficulty.

The stage has been set, the lights have dimmed. The players have taken their places and learned their lines. All the blocking is complete and the production of Jesus’ crucifixion is ready to begin. From Chapter 14 verse 12 the action is nearly non-stop leading to the betrayal, arrest, trial, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:12-42

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Hoping Against Hope Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 7, 2012

Abraham hoped against hope. How did he do that? How can we do that? Let's see what Paul says!

INTRODUCTION • Rango Video Clip • SLIDE #1 • Everyone needs to have something to believe in. We need hope. • For hope to be real it needs to be based in reality or put another way hope needs to be based on something obtainable. • There were many things in life that I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Entering His Presence Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 23, 2012

The name of God is an offer toi enter His presence

Entering His Presence Exodus 3:13-14, Matthew 14:22-33 Series: Into His Presence March 5, 2012 Morning Service The presence of God has been exampled through a variety of means. Scripture shows that through the history of humanity, God has sought to reveal Himself to us. These are just a few of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Church Of God