Sermons on Faith Trust Tenacity Boldness:

The Empire Strikes Back

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 30, 2015

Awesome message, on how God's kingdom strikes back against self-righteousness, sin, lethargy, and by imparting spiritual power.

CHRISTMAS: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK Rev. 11:15 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Survivor 1. Did you hear about the three college students who were selected to take part in the next series of “Survivor?” 2. One was from UT, one was from SHSU, and the third one was from A & M. They were going ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Grace Abuse?..is That Possible??

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jan 6, 2016

You can't fall from grace… You fall into Grace and you run in to Grace Grace is everywhere you are..before you even get there..

Grace abuse...Is that Possible?? Illus. From K. Edward Skidmore In a book called The Grace Awakening, Chuck Swindoll tells about a Missionary family who left their Work because of Condemnation from other Missionaries. What was the theological disagreement over? Peanut butter. You see, the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Defeat Depression Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jan 8, 2016

Tips to defeat depression. 1. Focus On FACTS Not Feelings 2. Don’t COMPARE Yourself To Others 3. Don’t Exaggerate The NEGATIVE 4. Take Care Of PHYSICAL Needs 5. Take Your PROBLEMS To God 6. Have A Fresh ENCOUNTER With God 7. Get New DIRECTION From God

How To Defeat Depression Depression is one of the greatest problems in the world today. It has been called the common cold of mental illnesses. Everybody gets depressed at times, but some people are depressed nearly all the time. Even people in the Bible got depressed – Elijah is an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Choices Part 2: Choose Victory Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 11, 2016

Part two of this series focuses on the difference between having success and having victory.

Choices – Part 2 Choose Victory Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27; 15:57; Ecclesiastes 9:11 Introduction This is part two of my series “Choices” and I’ve titled this message “Choose Victory.” In part one I shared with you an overview of 1 Corinthians ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Beauty Of Repentance

Contributed by Robert Sickler on Feb 3, 2016

We can never maintain a right relationship with Jesus without a repentance that comes from Godly grief.

Beauty of Repentance Illustration – Affluenza Under almost all circumstances, if a person receives a conviction for vehicular manslaughter, due to drunk driving, that person will receive a lengthy prison sentence. This was not the case, however, for 16 year old Ethan Couch, who is a young ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:8

Denomination: Christian Church

Trouble In Paradise Series

Contributed by Dwayne Dickson on Feb 13, 2016

Part 3 of my O.T. Sermon series "Our Favorite O. T. Stories." Lessons from the fall. What is it that tempts us to sin? How do we overcome temptation? There is power in putting ourselves in second place.

Trouble in Paradise Introduction Last week we were in Paradise. We left Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. At that point their life was perfect. Their relationship with God was perfect. God made it a habit of walking in the Garden with them every evening, personally teaching them the truth. ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Your Resume Is Great, So What?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 7, 2014

Great resume, but still an unprofitable servant. Don't sweat it!

Having been in ministry of some form since 1975 I have seen a few things. Some have been great and others not so great. I have had some victories and fallen on my face. Yet, I have always had the desire to serve the Lord and have pressed on looking for His grace and wisdom to lead me on though ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Before The Flood 2 Series

Contributed by Nelson Emeonu on Jul 7, 2014

The Days of Noah are here with us. So, God's people should always watch and pray to escape the imminent judgement of God.

BEFORE THE FLOOD 2 The Trumpeter is a moment to prepare the saints for the coming of Our Lord Jesus Christ, calling the Church back to the truth and the path of righteousness and warning the unbelieving world about the coming judgement. It is also the period we are looking at the world events and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:16-24

Denomination: Anglican

Firm Foundation Of Fear. Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Jul 17, 2014

Poverbs was given to us teach us about the skill of living. The foundation of this skill is the fear of the Lord.

We all are put here on earth for a purpose. Do you believe that statement? Or do you believe that you were dumped here to go through some sort of existence until your life ended? Everything God created was created for a purpose. Is there anything more annoying than mosquitoes? What purpose do they ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-7

Denomination: Foursquare

Stop Play Acting! Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 19, 2014

Psalm 50 (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The Holy Judge (vs 1-6) (2). The Heartless Worshippers (vs 7-15). (3). The Hypocritical Worshippers (vs 16-22) (4). The Honest Worshippers (vs 23) SERMON BODY: Ill: • Chambers • Criminal Justice • Crown Court • Garrows Law • Judge John ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 50:1-23

Denomination: Brethren

And You Think Your Family Is Messed-Up Part Ii Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Aug 4, 2014

God is at work in and through our lives despite our dysfunction.

Title: And You Think Your Family Is Messed Up! (Part II) Text: Genesis 29:15-30 Thesis: God is at work in and through our lives despite our dysfunction. Introduction I have a method to reading the Denver Post every day. I separate the sections removing all the ads. I begin with the Editorial ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:15-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Call To God And He Will Answer You

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 7, 2014

To show that when we call upon GOD in a prayer, GOD answers and show things to us through His WORDS. He will never keep silent just spend time in the WORD.

I. EXORDIUM: Does GOD answers prayers? YES, Absolutely. There's more! II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that when we call upon GOD in a prayer, GOD answers and show things to us through His WORDS. He will never keep silent just spend time in the WORD. IV. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Danger Of Smooth Things

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Aug 15, 2014

This message explains what the 2 words "Smooth Things" from Isaiah 30:10 mean. And how they are pleasant to hear but dangerous upon further inspection and why we should avoid hearing them and repeating them.

The Danger of 'Smooth Things' Scripture: Isaiah 30:10 Introduction: Wednesday I mentioned the story of Isaiah and his calling and I would like to revisit a particular scripture that reveals the attitude his time, because it isn't different from the times in which we live in today. In Isaiah ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 30:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rendering To God What Is His

Contributed by Jason Smith on Dec 23, 2013

"Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar, and to God the things that are God’s." A great text for teaching about paying your taxes, but an even better passage to remind us of our commitment to Jesus Christ.

Matt 22:15-22 (parallels in Mark 12:13–17 and Luke 20:20–26) The Jews were desperately seeking to discredit Jesus, because within the context, He was speaking parables against them. They would stop at nothing to do so. Within the context of this verse, various groups ask Him questions ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

All Change

Contributed by John Gullick on Jan 6, 2014

A sermon that discusses the inevitability and necessity of change in the Christian life.

Ephesians 5 New International Version (NIV) 5 1 Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children 2 and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. 3 But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed