Sermons on Excel In Wickedness:

A Prayer For The Congregation Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on May 31, 2020

This message examines Paul's prayer for the Philippians in 1:3-11 identifying major elements in the prayer that we can emulate. Paul prays with (1) thanksgiving (2) confidence (3) passion and (4) purpose.

We have begun a study of Philippians. Last week we dealt with the history of this church as recorded in Acts 16. God has sovereignly chosen to give us a lot of information about the founding of the church at Philippi. All of that is helpful in our interpretation of this letter. In that message we ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-13, Ephesians 3:20, 1 John 3:2, Psalm 92:1, 1 Peter 1:7, Acts 24:16, 1 Thessalonians 3:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

By Participating In The Evangelism Of My Church Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Oct 20, 2015

God made us who we are so we could make known who He is.

This morning we’ll wrap up our six week sermon series – I Love My Church. Six weeks ago we began this series by seeing how much Jesus loves His church and why, if we truly love Jesus, then we will love His church as well. Then for the past 4 weeks, we’ve looked at several ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9

Denomination: Baptist

And He Yielded Up The Ghost

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 5, 2022

Today in America, we have many laws that are on the books, but they are never enforced.

God also has many laws but His laws are always enforced. For example, “Whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap” is a law that almighty God put in place. It is not a law that is applied to some people; it is a law that applies to everyone. Jacob’s sons lived an ungodly life. • In Shechem, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Consecrated For Service Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 16, 2024

If you want to serve God effectively, let Jesus wash, clothe, and anoint you with His Spirit, commit yourself fully to the Lord, and do the little things He puts before you every day.

Linda, who teaches first grade in Dallas Texas, has an interesting job, especially when it comes to helping children adjust to their first whole day of school. Little Ryan was used to going home at noon in kindergarten; so when it was time to go to lunch with the rest of the class, he got his ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 29:1-46, Ephesians 2:8-10, 1 Peter 2:9, 1 John 1:9, Isaiah 64:6, 2 Corinthians 5:21, 1 Samuel 16:13, Isaiah 61:1, Luke 4:18, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, 2 Timothy 2:15, 2 Timothy 2:21-22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Escape From Sodom

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 18, 2009

Christians living in Sodom are in grave danger. Though God will graciously keep His own, they must need His warning to escape.

“The two angels came to Sodom in the evening, and Lot was sitting in the gate of Sodom. When Lot saw them, he rose to meet them and bowed himself with his face to the earth and said, ‘My lords, please turn aside to your servant’s house and spend the night and wash your feet. Then you may rise up ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Chronicle Of A Costly Vineyard

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jan 9, 2016

A sermon examining the high cost of sin.

The Chronicle Of The Costly Vineyard I Kings 21 & 22 It was only a little comma, but it cost the Lockheed corporation millions of dollars! An error was made in a contract with an international customer. There was a misplaced comma in a crucial number. The purchasing company insisted that Lockheed ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 27 - The Believer’s Present Relation To Satan: Spiritual Warfare Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 7, 2018

The closing portion of Paul’s letter contains his account of this conflict of the Christian with the forces of evil.

Commentary on the Book of Ephesians By: Tom Lowe Date: 2/11/18 Lesson 27: The Believer’s Present Relation to Satan: Spiritual Warfare (Ephesians 6:10-20) 10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. 11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

Love God’s Truth Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 27, 2012

The Apostle Paul continues his comfort and correction by giving more information concerning the Day of the Lord. 1st, there will be the apostasy. 2nd, the Antichrist (vv. 3-4, 8) will be revealed. Here a 3rd mportant event is referenced that must also occ

2 THESSALONIANS 2: 6-12 LOVE GOD’S TRUTH The Apostle Paul continues his comfort and correction by giving more information concerning the Day of the Lord, specifically about the Man of Lawlessness. Some among the Thessalonian believers were discouraged. They were disturbed because of a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

Lot's Failure Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 10, 2014

Avoiding the sinful spiral that Lot feel into which destroyed his family.

• The photographer for a national magazine was assigned to get photos of a great forest fire. Smoke at the scene hampered him and he asked his home office to hire a plane. Arrangements were made and he was told to go at once to a nearby airport, where the plane would be waiting. When he ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

A Lamb Goes Uncomplaining Forth

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Mar 15, 2006

Lent 2(C) - God’s Lamb (Jesus) goes uncomplaining forth and even though mankind forsakes Jesus, Jesus does not forsake the sinner.

A LAMB GOES UNCOMPLAINING FORTH March 12, 2006 - LENT 2 - Luke 13:31-35 * * * * * * * * * * Dear Fellow-Redeemed and Saints of the Lord: On this second Sunday in Lent we continue the journey to Jerusalem with Jesus. Jesus (along with the will of his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:31-35

Denomination: Lutheran

The God Who Is There Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 3, 2010

Science recently found the 1st and smallest planet they think "might" have water and possible life. But their discovery’s weaknesses only highlight the uniqueness of the world God created for us. Why did God create our world, and what does that mean to us

OPEN: Back in London’s Hyde Park in the 1940’s, there was a “”Speaker’s Corner” where different people could speak in the open air. One of the regular speakers there was a Catholic author and publisher named Frank Sheed. On one particular day, Sheed had spoken on the beauty and majesty of God’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Act In A Paradoxical World Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 24, 2010

We are encouraged to trust God even when things don't add up.

Scripture One Bible commentator says of our text for today, “This is one of those passages that sets preachers to pacing in their studies, wringing their hands: What does it mean? How do we preach it?” Another commentator says of the first part of today’s text (7:15-24), ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:15-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Treachery Of Friends

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 6, 2019

A study in Psalm 55: 1 – 23

Psalm 55: 1 – 23 Treachery of Friends To the Chief Musician. With stringed instruments. A Contemplation of David. 1 Give ear to my prayer, O God, and do not hide Yourself from my supplication. 2 Attend to me and hear me; I am restless in my complaint, and moan noisily, 3 Because of the voice of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 55:2

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The God Of Wrath

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Oct 19, 2016

While it is true that we serve a God of love, we see another side of God in Romans chapter one. We are left to our own vices when we reject the love of God and live in godless idolatry. 4 characteristics of a godless man

The Wrath of GOD Introduction: If you take a look at a coin you can see what we call the heads and the tails. on one side you see the head of one of our founding fathers (depending on the coin) and on the other you see a different picture, maybe an eagle or the capital etc. Regardless, of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Are Individually Responsible

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Apr 15, 2021

An idea is being floated in our nation that citizens must pay for the sins of the past in something called "reparations." This message asks if this concept is biblical. Praise be to God that He does not require reparations from us!

I want to begin our message this morning by bringing an awareness of a modern-day proposal that is being floated in our local, state, and federal governments, and then tie that in to what Ezekiel has to say in our passage. Across our nation, people are talking about something called “reparations.” ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 18:1-32

Denomination: Baptist