Sermons on fall from our position: showing 331-345 of 214,612

A Question From A Lawyer

Contributed by James May on May 14, 2008

This sermon parallels the acts of the Good Samaritan to the provisions of Jesus Christ for the sin-sick soul, and then puts each us into that same position as well.

A Question from a Lawyer By Pastor Jim May Don’t you just love to deal with lawyers? They are just fun people to be around. No – not really! Many of our experiences with lawyers have been, how shall I say it: Less than positive. I rank them right up there with going to the dentist. Now I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Temptation--Lessons From Kobe Bryant

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Jul 22, 2003

What can we learn when a role model falls? How can we avoid the same in our lives

Where have all the good role models gone? From accusations of questionable moral behavior for Alabama coach Mike Price who was thought to have a squeaky clean record to the recent accusations of rape against LA Lakers star Kobe Bryant, it seems role models have hit the skids. Kobe will have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:12, James 1:14-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Positioned For Success - Exodus Part 17 Series

Contributed by Dan Carroll on Jul 28, 2011

A sermon about how God positions us for success in our physical and spiritual struggles.

INTRODUCTION • Exodus 15 God reveals Himself as a healer…Exodus 16 God reveals Himself as a provider, Exodus 17 reveals Him as our banner or standard. • They complained about water at the beginning of their journey and they were complaining about it 40 years later at the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Vile, Corrupt, Perverse Mouth Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 20, 2024

We ought to think carefully before we speak because our words can destroy our marriage, family, friendships,relationships etc

Verse: Psalm 141:3, Proverbs 18:7, Matthew 12:36-37 We examine the concept of the froward mouth, described in Scripture as vile, corrupt, and perverse. Let's explore what the Bible says about the power of our words and how we can tame our tongues. In Psalm 141:3, David prays, "Set a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:36-37, Ephesians 4:29, Proverbs 18:7, Psalm 19:14

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Turn Our Focus Away From Pain And Toward Positive Thoughts

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

How to turn your sorrow into joy with the Spirit’s empowerment, enabling and enrichment.

Illustration: Dr. Henry Pope tells a story of one his students who learned how to change her perspective. It seems that one young girl while attending college spotted a young man who seemed very handsome and someone she would like to get to know. One day she was sitting in the library and spotted ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:10-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joseph Takes A Fall Series

Contributed by Dan Yaw on Jan 26, 2002

How Joseph was tested.

NO ORDINARY JOE Lesson One: Temptation “Joseph Takes a Fall” (Genesis 39:1-40:23) — How Joseph was Tested — I. BY ALARMING CIRCUMSTANCES (GEN 39:1-6) A. Refuse to be Discouraged by Your Circumstances ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

8. The Fall Of Man Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 2, 2018

Created with self-determining freedom

[IN GOD’S IMAGE 8 – THE FALL OF MAN] This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning with God in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:15, Deuteronomy 32:5-6, Ephesians 3:14-15, Job 1:8-12, Genesis 3:1-23, Romans 10:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

The Great Falling Away Series

Contributed by Martin Holland on Oct 19, 2012

The Bible says in these last days there will be a falling away and the last Church in the book of Revelation is a picture of exactly that.

The Great Falling Away Rev. 3:14-22 The city of Laodicea was located 40 miles southeast of Philadelphia. The church is a picture of this present church age. The age is referred to the age of apostasy. This is the only Church that does not receive any commendation from the Lord. The Lord ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

What Happens When You Fall Away Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Jan 7, 2021

What happens when a believer falls away from the faith? What really constitutes as salvation? Where do we get the assurance of our salvation from? Are some falsely assured they are saved? This message addresses these questions.

I received a call from a precious sister in Christ a couple months ago that was intended to encourage me. And it did, in some respects. This sister was calling to share with me that she had used my approach to witness to a friend who had by marriage also become a member of our extended family. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-4, Hebrews 3:14, 1 John 1:9, Hebrews 3:1, Hebrews 3:12, Mark 13:13, Matthew 26:31, Mark 14:27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Bible Church

The Fall Of Man I Series

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Jul 27, 2009

The Consequences of Sin.....

The fall part I 7–8 And the eyes of them both were opened reveals the half-truth of the serpen; shows how the enemy will take the truth and mix it moderately with a lie to disguise the lie. Now Adam and Eve see good and evil from the standpoint of sinners, from the low level of sin. (Sin can’t ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:8-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Divided We Fall Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 13, 2014

1) The Plea for doctrinal agreement (1 Corinthians 1:10), 2) The Parties that were loyal to particular leaders (1 Corinthians 1:11–12), 3) The Principle of oneness in Christ (1 Corinthians 1:13), and 4) The Priority of preaching (1 Corinthians 1:14-17).

Tragically—though it is forbidden by God, is totally out of character with our redeemed natures, and is in complete opposition to everything our Lord prayed for and intended for His church—fighting does occur among believers, among those who are called to be one in the Lord Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Denomination: Other

From Riches To Rags

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Dec 1, 2006

Jesus left His glorious position and endured humilation so that He might make us rich beyond measure.

FROM RICHES TO RAGS II Corinthians 8:9 “FROM RAGS TO RICHES.” That’s a common American expression, isn’t it? We know what it means---someone began life in virtual poverty and grew to become wealthy and/or successful. They did on their own. They did it through sheer determination, industry ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:9

Denomination: Wesleyan

God At The Fall Of Humanity Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jul 31, 2014

Concerning God in the Garden: He is there, creating purpose. He is there, giving freedom He is there, seeking the disobedient He is there, allowing consequences He is there, providing/promising redemption

Last time we considered the Bible’s teaching that God created everything for a purpose. This week we see that shame is NOT something humanity was made for, but something we discovered through our disobedience to God. When we think about the Fall, we always think about it from a human ...read more

Denomination: *other

Revival Fire Fall Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on May 4, 2012

If we want to see revival we have to do what God requires of us to see it happen.

Revival Fire Fall Text: Jonah 3:1-10 Introduction 1. Illustration: A.W. Tozer wrote, "Revivals come only to those who want them badly enough. The problem is not to persuade God to fill us, but to want God sufficiently to permit him to do so. The average Christian is so cold and so contented with ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

The Rise And Fall Of A Nation

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 10, 2004

This is a sermon about a nation that forgot about God.

Series: Obadiah [#1] THE RISE AND FALL OF A NATION Obadiah 1:1-21 Introduction: Obadiah wrote this shortest book of the Old Testament probably soon after the armies of Babylon destroyed Jerusalem. While the Babylonians were taking the Israelites into captivity, the people of Edom helped ...read more

Scripture: Obadiah 1:1-21

Denomination: Baptist