Sermons on Fall Festivals:

Being Like God Series

Contributed by Andy Payne on Aug 23, 2009

In our modern world we don’t have room for God. We have sent humans to the moon, and cured a great many diseases and illnesses. Perpetrating the myth religion was invented by scientifically naive people.

INTRODUCTION: God created the world In our modern world we don’t have room for God Send man to the moon Cure diseases and illnesses Perpetrating the myth Religion was invented by scientifically naive people Not understanding the world and the natural laws that govern it Created God to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

What’s Wrong With The World?

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Feb 19, 2006

1. Evil is more than just the absence of God. 2. Evil exists because God created moral beings. 3. Evil is coming to an end.

What’s Wrong with the World? Romans 8:18-25 Here’s how the argument goes. “Did God create everything that exists?” the cynic asks. The Christian answers, “Yes.” The cynic goes on, “Well, if he created everything that exists, where did evil come from? How can a good and loving God create a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-25

Denomination: Methodist

Breaking The Chain, Part Iii Series

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Mar 13, 2009

Lent 3: Part three of a three part sermon series dealing with temptation. In this sermon, we consider Scriptural approaches to overcoming temptation by looking at how to break the chain of events that takes one from temptation to committing sin.

This is the third and final message in our series on temptation. We’ve been dealing with a number of topics over the last couple of weeks that have to do with temptation: Why it’s important to talk about temptation; How the Bible talks about temptation and last week, what the Bible teaches about ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Mortals Are Entitled To Grace

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 16, 2015

To show that GOD loves mankind or us so much because He wanted us first to avail of His Grace and then His eternal life, all kept in JESUS for the sake of JESUS and in JESUS's Name.

I. EXORDIUM: Who is your Keeper? JESUS. The GOD of Peace. 1 Thessalonians 5:23 1 Thessalonians 5:23 (Amplified Bible) And may the God of peace Himself sanctify you through and through [separate you from profane things, make you pure and wholly consecrated to God]; and may your spirit and soul ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

A World Condemned Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Feb 12, 2014

Before one can understand salvation, he must understand why we need it! Our series is named, Salvation Why? and How? Paul lays the foundation for his treatise on salvation in chapters 4 and 5. Mankind is hopelessly lost!

Salvation: Why? and How? or, SALVATION: ITS NEED AND PROVISION Romans Chapters One to Five Calvary Baptist Church Series Begins Sunday, September 30, 2012 Sermon 4: A World Condemned November 4, 2012 Romans 1:18-23 INTRODUCTION: • In our 1st three sermons, we were in the section of Romans ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

And You Will Be Like God

Contributed by Keith Broyles on Oct 7, 2014

We can fall victim to evil very easily. Through our faith we can find the grace and forgiveness we need.

During his fighting prime, it is said Muhammad Ali once boarded an airplane on his way to his next flight. As the plane began to move toward the runway the flight crew went through their usual pre-flight instructions and checks. One of the flight attendants, while checking to ensure all the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:15-17

Denomination: Methodist

The Compassion Of God In The Crisis Of Sin Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Aug 6, 2011

God's provision for Adam and Eve demonstrates His grace in the midst of our sin.

The Compassion of God in the Crisis of Sin Genesis 3:20-24 How did it ever happen? He was once a respected leader. Now his hidden scandal is known by everyone. His wife has left him. His children won’t speak with him. When he’s at work, it seems that everyone is talking about him. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:20-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ruin Or Rescue Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 21, 2011

Adam is the head of all the human race and the result of his sin is transmitted to all his descendants. Likewise, Jesus Christ is the head of all born again believers and His righteousness is transmitted to all the faithful. Just as man is condemned by

ROMANS 5: 12-21 RUIN or RESCUE Thus far the book of Romans has surveyed the extent of human sin and guilt and the glorious adequacy of God's justifying grace in and through Jesus Christ. Paul has led us down into the depths of human depravity and up into the heights of divine mercy. He has ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Nature Of Man

Contributed by Tim Huie on May 6, 2009

What is the nature of man? 1) He is a marred being. 2) He is a dying being. 3) He is an eternal being.

THE NATURE OF MAN GENESIS 1: 26-27, 2: 7 1. Illus. of teenager • Went into room and slammed door, saying under breath, “people, people, PEOPLE!” • Mom went to door and said, “what’s wrong?” Girl replied, “people, that’s what’s wrong!” • “Let me in, and we’ll talk about it.” “No, you’re a people ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Becoming A Backslider?

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jan 27, 2016

THERE ARE SIGNS WHEN A PERSON BEGINS TO BACKSLIDE.

ARE YOU BECOMING A BACKSLIDER? In this outline we list a few of the many things that can hinder our spiritual growth and put us on the road to sliding back away from the Lord, His Will and Purpose for our lives. The Lord wants up to live in victory, being an over comer and to bring Glory to Him. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:20-22

Doubting God

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 5, 2012

When we doubt God we can so easily get sucked into focusing on ourselves; badmouthing God; make believe that God has a hidden evil agenda for us which is completely false and start polluting the minds of others thus bringing depravity not only on ourselve

Opening illustration: G. Campbell Morgan had already enjoyed some success as a preacher by the time he was 19 years old. But then he was attacked by doubts about the Bible. The writings of various scientists and agnostics disturbed him (e.g., Charles Darwin, John Tyndall, Thomas Huxley, and Herbert ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

New Year -- New Commitment

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jan 25, 2013

Share the need to work on those new year's resolution

“New Year – New Commitment” January 27, 2013 The first month of the year is almost over. 2013 is one twelfth gone. Let me ask you a question. How are those New Year’s resolutions going for ya? A lot of people have given up already. I heard about a high school ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:5

Denomination: Holiness

Far From Home

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jan 28, 2013

Why is there so much trouble in the world and trouble in our lives? The trouble that we experience is just symptomatic of a single underlying problem that has become somewhat of a dirty word!

Far From Home Why is there so much trouble in the world? Why are there wars, murders, divorce, sickness, death, unrest, disappointment, depression, addiction, earthquakes, tornadoes, drought and famine? And you could go on and on, seemingly without end. The answer is clearly in Genesis 3:1-7: ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

When In Rome... Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Sep 4, 2013

You've heard the saying, 'When in Rome, do as the Romans do.' In other words, to fit in do what the natives do. Is that reaaly a good motto for followers of Jesus?

“The Great Unveiling: When in Rome …” Revelation 17:1-18 You’ve heard the saying – “When in Rome do as the Romans do!” It means that to fit in wherever you are, do what the natives do. And, in the time Revelation was written, many people lived as the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 17:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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