Sermons on Falling Away From Christ: showing 151-165 of 213,751

The Rise & Fall Of Death Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 26, 2009

The destiny of Christians is bound together with the destiny of Christ. The Resurrection of Jesus foretells that death is not the end of man, but that life persists through death & emerges from it. But not only does it foretell it is also the source of ou

[RESURRECTION REALITIES SERIES] I CORINTHIANS 15: 20-28 THE RISE AND FALL OF DEATH [Revelations 20: 6-14/ Ps 110, 8] This passage begins with the triumphant ringing out of the great fact which changes all the darkness of an earthly life without a heavenly hope into a blaze of light. Christ is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:20-28

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Turns Away Temptation

Contributed by Jeffrey Samelson on Mar 2, 2004

A look at the devil’s temptation of Christ and what it gives us for dealing with temptation in our own lives.

February 29, 2004 — First Sunday in Lent Christ Lutheran Church, Columbia, MD Pastor Jeff Samelson Luke 4:1-13 Jesus TURNS Away Temptation Trust Use God’s Word Recognize Temptation Never Surrender (note: An outline for the congregation should be printed in the bulletin, put on screen, etc., with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

The Stone Is Rolled Away

Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 6, 2012

"WHY WAS THE STONED ROLLED AWAY?" AND "FOR WHOM WAS THE STONED ROLLED AWAY FOR?" Was it rolled away for Jesus? No, he was already gone. And besides, the risen Son of God doesn’t need anyone to do anything for Him. So who was the stone rolled away for?

3-24-03 The Stone is Rolled Away It was dark as they arose that Sunday morning. The two got up and put ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

Away In A Manger Series

Contributed by Steve Bond on Feb 16, 2017

The Jews had been waiting for centuries for the Messiah to come. And who is he? The angel tells us that he is nothing less than the Lord! So from the very beginning of his earthly life it’s made clear that Jesus is the Lord.

Introduction Last weekend Pam and I, along with Moises Mendez, were in Chile. We went with leaders from a church Summit planted in Santa Rosa, CA, called Living Roots, Grace Church on the west side of town, Reno Christian Fellowship on the south side of town and Sparks Christian Fellowship…right ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

From Fear To Courage To Perseverance

Contributed by Chris Tiller on Nov 19, 2005

Falling deeper in love with Jesus (from knowledge about him, to conviction that he lives, to identification with his suffering) moves us from fear to courage to perseverance.

This passage in Acts 5 describes the third time that the apostles risked arrest because of their association with Jesus. The first time that the apostles stood and faced arrest, they didn’t… That is, they didn’t stand, they turned and ran. And they didn’t face their opponents, they scattered ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-42

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

You Must Roll Away The Stone

Contributed by Eddie Young on Aug 28, 2018

Getting rid of ALL sin in your life

Some of the best actors in the world are not in Hollywood. You want see them on the TV screen. You want see them putting on a play in a theater, The best actors you will see are in church. Have you ever acted like you have it together when you really don’t have it together? How many times have ...read more

Scripture: John 11:32-45

Denomination: Baptist

In The Beginning - The Fall Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Feb 5, 2024

GOD created the Heavens and the Earth, and a Garden, a true Paradise, for it was GOOD. HE made man in HIS image, and gave man free choice. GOD gave rules, and man disobeyed, sinned. From Paradise to thorns, Sin destroys what GOD has created for good.

2024.02.04.Sermon notes. IN THE BEGINNING - THE FALL William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: GOD created the Heavens and the Earth, and a Garden, a true Paradise, for it was GOOD. HE made man in HIS image, and gave man free choice. GOD gave rules, and man disobeyed, sinned. From Paradise to thorns, Sin ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:4-25, Genesis 3:1-24, 1 John 2:16, James 1:12-15, 1 Timothy 4:1-2, Revelation 22:1-5, Revelation 22:13-14, 1 Corinthians 15:45-49, Romans 8:2, Colossians 3:4, Proverbs 4:20-22, Ecclesiastes 12:13-14, Romans 6:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Fall Of A Community Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jul 25, 2020

Are you caught in any Sodom? The pleasures of this world are passing clouds. Nothing is permanent except your Salvation and eternal life in Christ. Every green grass will wither and dry one day. Every peak will show you the valley beyond.

Text: Genesis 13:10-13 Theme: Fall of a Community Introduction: Greetings in the name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. The Lord is good; His love endures forever. Our monthly theme is, Take heed, lest you fall. The Topic for this Sunday is, Fall of a Community. Bible has several examples of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:10-13

Denomination: Methodist

New Life Sweeps Away Fear Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 13, 2009

This message examines how the resurrection should remove fear from our life.

A recent article reported the top ten human fears. Here they are in order: Public speaking, heights, insects, financial problems, sickness, deep water, death, flying, driving and elevators. The conclusion that is so easy to draw is that human beings are very fearful. As we open the pages of Matthew ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lost At Sea (How Jesus Keeps Us From Falling)

Contributed by Coz Von on May 12, 2014

Look, God's love is so great, great enough to keep us from falling

35 On the same day, when evening had come, He said to them, “Let us cross over to the other side.” When disaster strike and everything begins to get dark Jesus invites us to journey with Him, He says; I will take you to the other side and I will be with you all the way. 36 Now when they ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Darkness Falls

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 28, 2009

A look at Jesus’ warning to beware the darkness and realizing that it was at dark when Judas betrayed Him.

“When Darkness Falls” *God was moving in a mighty way at a church in Florida. At one point during a service, an image of the face of Jesus appeared on the wall behind the pulpit. The people were amazed and many people were saved and added to the Kingdom as a result of the manifest presence of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Recognizing The Great Apostasy

Contributed by Boomer Phillips on Jan 6, 2022

The Bible tells us to stay strong in our faith and to always meet together as a church. But when we look around, it seems that more and more people are leaving the church. Why? This passage of Scripture explains the reason.

In Hebrews 10:23-25, we read, “Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful. And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Turns Away A Seeker Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 14, 2005

To become a Christian, you must recognize your sinfulness.

This man who came to Jesus was the perfect evangelistic target. He was ready to sign the car, raise his hand, walk the aisle, or whatever. There was no need to explain to him how we know God exists, why we can trust the Bible, or why we should be concerned about eternity. To the human eye, he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-22

Denomination: Baptist

Forgivable & Unforgivable Sin? Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Aug 13, 2018

Jesus talked about a sin that was unforgivable, or unpardonable. What is the unpardonable sin? Is it possible that a believer can commit it? Let's do some hard thinking about what Jesus said in Matthew 12:30-32 and what the book of Hebrews says.

The Paradoxical Sayings of Jesus: Forgivable & Unforgivable Sin? Matthew 12:30-32 This morning we consider another of Jesus' paradoxical statements: "Therefore I say to you, any sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven people, but blasphemy against the Spirit shall not be forgiven. 32 Whoever speaks ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:30-32, Hebrews 6:1-7, Hebrews 3:12-15

Denomination: Bible Church

Drifting Away

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 27, 2019

Let’s talk about how we can drift away and then talk about how we can stay anchored (not drift away) in our faith (Material adapted from Craig Groeschel's book, "Weird", Chapter 13 called "Get My Drift")

HoHum: Love going to the beach with my family- love sitting in the sun- love riding the waves- something that notice when in the water for a long time is that quite a distance from where Crystal is- after a while no longer see her- nothing serious but what if that went on for a long time, be miles ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1, James 1:13-15, Psalm 104:33-34, Revelation 2:4-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ