Sermons on extremists: showing 46-60 of 517

The Hope That Comes From Reality Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 10, 2017

This is the 34th sermon in the series "3:16- Numbers That Bring Hope".

Series: 3:16- Numbers That Bring Hope [#34] THE HOPE THAT COMES FROM REALITY Romans 3:16 Introduction: We live in a time when everyone is expected to be politically correct. If we call something sinful, sinful; then we are intolerant. If we tell somebody that “will power” is not enough for ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Reflection B.14 / Does God Have A Purpose In Coronavirus? / Daniel 7, Daniel’s Fourth Beast And The Horn Which Made War With The Saints

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on May 11, 2020

Daniel anticipates persecution of 'the saints' to an extent that he describes it as war. Some commentators today have used the word 'war' or 'genocide' to describe persecution of Christians today. Daniel's prophecy seems to be fulfilled.

Today we move on to Daniel. We’re familiar with many of the stories in the first half of Daniel, the fiery furnace, the lion’s den, and so on. But we’re less familiar with the material in the second half. Daniel has a lot to say about ‘End Times’. One thing that Daniel tells us is that there ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Exile And Return (Jesus Wants To Save America) Series

Contributed by David Mcbeath on Dec 12, 2011

Christinaity is no longer the valued, prestigious, privileged, powerful, influential institution it used to be in our country. Could it be the church in the U.S. is no different than Judaism and the religious people of Jesus' day? Do we want the benefits

Series: Lost Message: Exile and Return (Jesus Wants to Save America; Jesus Wants to Save the Church; or Jesus Wants to Save “Christians”) Text: Luke 15; Romans 4:1-8; Genesis 27-35 Date: August 28, 2011 Pastor: David McBeath As Jason’s song suggests—God’s Love is all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

World Religions - 1 Islam Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Nov 6, 2008

Islam is a religion of works founded by a warlord. The good news, however, as that grace and truth have been revealed in Jesus Christ.

A Christian’s Guide To World Religions Part-1 “What About Islam?” Galatians 2:17-21 Introduction A missionary in India spoke near a fountain on the subject, “Jesus, the Water of Life.” A Muslim interrupted, “Your religion is like this little stream of water, but Islam is like a great ocean!” ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:17-21

Denomination: Christian Church

Praising God In Bad Times

Contributed by Russell (Rusty) Pruitt on Jun 7, 2020

In II Chronicles 20, we read about King Jehoshaphat of Judah. The Moabites, long-time enemies of Judah, had formed a powerful alliance with the Ammonites and other surrounding nations and marched against Jehoshaphat.

The enemy forces were encamped at Ein Gedi. The king and his people were filled with alarm, so Jehoshaphat called a fast and began to seek the Lord as did all the people. In his prayer, Jehoshaphat talked about evil coming upon the nation, in the form of the sword, judgment, pestilence, or famine. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:4, 2 Chronicles 20:13-19

Denomination: Baptist

"Why Am I Here" Series

Contributed by Steven Platt on Mar 13, 2002

"What is my Purpose in Life?" is a question of the ages. We all ask it at some time or another. We will look at 2 passages in Genesis and one in Luke to find what GOD purposes for our lives.

The Search of a Lifetime Text: Gen 1:1 Last week – Where do I come from? This week – Why am I here? What is the purpose of Life? Many people try to answer the question Purpose of life is to get more money? Go to school so they can get a good job so they can sent their kids to school so they ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:28, Luke 19:40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Prayer Moves Leaders

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001

If you really want to have a powerful influence in the life of your leaders, learn how to fervently pray for them.

How Prayer Moves Leaders (Acts 18:12-17) Illustration:Eleven leaders of conservative renewal movements, representing eight groups from within six Protestant denominations, pooled common concerns at a third annual meeting. Conference convener Matthew J. Welde, of Presbyterians United for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:12-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Building Brotherhood

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 7, 2008

In a school, there are ways to build a brotherhood and ways to destroy it; Scripture leads the way.

It was pretty early in the morning that September Tuesday. I was a brand-new principal; you all were about eight or nine years old, just about the age when long-term memories begin to stick in your head. I walked out into my assistant’s office; she was turning on the television to see what was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Denomination: Catholic

Beatitudes: A Program Of Life Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 30, 2010

Our worship must be an authentic and total gift of self in the spirit of the Beatitudes

All Saints Day Nov 1 2010 The Spirit of the Liturgy Today is part of what we might call a great cosmic convergence, at least for our nation. Yesterday was both Hallowe’en, and, for Protestants, what they call Reformation Sunday, the anniversary of the great religious revolution that split ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Catholic

The Lure Of "Spiritual Worldliness" Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 11, 2015

Although the Christian life brings conflict, we cannot flee from a personal and committed relationship with God which still commits us to serving others.

Thursday of 2nd Week of Easter 2015 Joy of the Gospel If you have ever wondered why the Season of Easter is the longest one in the liturgical year, consider this: after the Resurrection of our Lord, we are living in an Easter season that will last until the Lord comes again! All our lives are a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:27-33

Denomination: Catholic

Unified Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 30, 2017

Paul proclaims that we are all one in Christ.

Galatians 3:1-9, 23-29 “Unified" INTRODUCTION The struggle between Paul and his gospel of grace and the Circumcision Party and their demand for works continue. Last week the Circumcision Party attacked Paul’s credentials as an apostle. They said that Paul really wasn’t an apostle because he ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-29

Denomination: Lutheran

Help Me God, I'm Confused Series

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Oct 10, 2022

Really..., I'm supposed to: pray for the King and all those in authority? That is what it says. That is God's inspired Word. That is not given as a suggestion, it is a command.

8-26-13 (Revised 10-9-2022) Help Me God, I'm Confused I Timothy 2:1-4 “It ain’t over till its over.” You know who said that? Yogi Berra. That line makes sense. But most of the things he said, make you scratch your head. Yogi was known as the master of confusion and double speak having ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Can Recognize The Antichrist Series

Contributed by Brian Buriff on Jun 11, 2006

The more passionate your love for Jesus, the more sensitive your radar will be for all that contradicts Jesus.

I. INTRODUCTION A. Previous Teaching On Antichrist B. SermonCentral.com – sermon titled “THE OMEN: IS THE ANTI-CHRIST COMING TO A THEATRE NEAR YOU?” II. WHAT YOU NEED TO RECOGNIZE THE ANTICHRIST? A. Term “Antichrist” – An Extreme Term (notice, John was only one to make direct mention of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-22

Denomination: Church Of God

Inviting Everyone Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 25, 2009

Jesus died for the ungodly. That’s all of us. Our message as individuals and as a congregaion is to invite eveyrone to participate in the kingdom of God and wlak with Jesus.

Romans 5:6-11 “Inviting Everyone” INTRODUCTION During the Sundays of Easter, which are the Sundays before the day of Pentecost, we will be focusing on the role of the church, specifically, Desert Streams’ mission statement. I’m sure that you all know it, or at least are familiar with it, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Paul's Testimony Before Agrippa

Contributed by Robert Travis on Feb 6, 2007

Paul was a changed man. Note the difference in his life.

Paul’s Testimony Before Agrippa Ac 26:1-23 I. PAUL’S LIFE BEFORE HIS CONVERSION (1-12) 1 Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Thou art permitted to speak for thyself. Then Paul stretched forth the hand, and answered for himself: 2 I think myself happy, king Agrippa, because I shall answer for myself ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:1-23

Denomination: Baptist