Sermons on False Gods:

Lucky Charms

Contributed by Nate Barbour on Feb 8, 2005

Learn the truth about luck in this St. Patrick’s Day message.

Lucky Charms The Truth About Luck 3/17/04 I. Introduction Lucky Charms Not So Lucky New Study Casts Doubt On Cereal Claim A controversial new report released last week has thrown the breakfast community into chaos. Last Thursday in Waterloo, the Foundation For Money-Wasting Studies unveiled the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 5:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Taming Of The Tongue

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Apr 30, 2005

The theme of this sermon is surrendering your tongues to the control of the Holy Spirit.

THE TAMING OF THE TONGUE --James 3:5-12 by R. David Reynolds The Japanese give us two proverbs we should never forget. The first one says, “The tongue is but three inches long, yet it can kill a person six feet high.” The second one warns everyone: “The tongue is more to be feared than the ...read more

Scripture: James 3:5-12

Denomination: Methodist

Citizenship

Contributed by John Gaither on Nov 4, 2006

We are in three wars in America. War against Terror. War against Christian Values. War against Our Souls.

CITIZENSHIP TEXT: Acts 16:35-40 - And when it was day, the magistrates sent the officers, saying, “Let those men go.” 36 So the keeper of the prison reported these words to Paul, saying, “The magistrates have sent to let you go. Now therefore depart, and go in peace.” 37 But Paul said to them, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 22:22-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

What It Isn't

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Oct 17, 2006

Forgiveness heals the hurts of the past and can change the future...but to know what it is, I offer a list of what it’s NOT.

“What it isn’t”…Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts. Ephesians 4:32, “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” Jesus is known as the “Man of Sorrows.” He endured personal abuse, culminating in His ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:32

Denomination: Congregational

Turn On The Chandelier

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 24, 2006

What it means for us to be light

"Turn On The Chandelier" Matthew 5:13-16 2/16/97 Intro: Well, we’re not taping this sermon, so you’re out of luck. But now that the Valentine’s Dinner is over, if any of you have any good quotes for the sign out front, let me know! Did you hear about the little country church that was trying to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mission Impossible ?

Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Feb 3, 2007

We sometimes give up before we even start. We look and say we can’t win or even make a difference. The world is to tuff to overcome. But I wonder is it we can’t or is it we really just don’t have the confidence to take on the task?

Mission Impossible ? Start with Video of Wholehearted We sometimes give up before we even start. We look and say we can’t win or even make a difference. The world is to tuff to overcome. But I wonder is it we can’t or is it we really just don’t have the confidence to take on the task? The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Gift Of Administration Series

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Feb 6, 2007

This sermon is the eighth in a series of ten on Motivational Spiritual Gifts which communicates the characteristics of the gift of Administration in order to allow the Holy Spirit to reveal this gift to those who have it.

Well, with the gift of administration we come to the seventh motivational spiritual gift categorized in Romans 12:6-8. And in verse 8c the KJV reads, “he that ruleth, with diligence.” The NIV translates it, “if it is leadership, let him govern diligently.” The Greek word here is “proistemi” ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Attitude Of Gratitude

Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 25, 2012

Thanksgiving begins with an attitude.

Attitude of Gratitude November 4, 2007 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Thanksgiving begins with an attitude. Focus Passage: Psalm 100 Supplemental Passage: Luke 17:11-19 Introduction: I. Thanksgiving is about exuberance. (vs. 1) a. Exuberance is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Maintaining Spiritual Sanity

Contributed by John Mccormack on Jan 29, 2014

Keys to maintaining spiritual sanity

MAINTAINING SPIRITUAL SANITY OBSERVATION: SPIRITUAL SANITY IS A WORK IN PROGRESS REQUIRING DAILY MAINTENANCE. INTERPRETATION: PROVERBS 12: 5 (NKJV) THE THOUGHTS OF THE RIGHTEOUS ARE RIGHT, BUT THE COUNSELS OF THE WICKED ARE DECEITFUL. PROVERBS 12:5 (THE BOOK) THE PLANS OF THE GODLY ARE JUST; ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 12:5

Denomination: Baptist

Luke 10:25 - 37

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Nov 11, 2020

The Good Samaritan

"Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind; and love your neighbor as yourself." (v 27) This is the triple love commandment. We must love the Lord, others and ourselves (by having an appropriate ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Acts 19

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Dec 16, 2020

Hanky, anyone?

Paul in Ephesus (v.1-10) Baptized with the Spirit and with fire - John the Baptist said this about Christ in Luke 3. Miracles at Ephesus (v.11-41) The Acts apron (or handkerchief) - God sometimes does unusual miracles. Head vs. heart knowledge - Evil knows if we really believe in ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Encouragement 101 Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Sep 2, 2019

We all need encouragement

Paul described his work among the Thessalonians as, "encouraging, comforting, and urging you to live lives worthy of God" (2:12). While ministry can be rewarding, there are without a doubt times when Paul and his brothers and sisters in ministry also needed encouragement (3:6-7). For ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Study The Word

Contributed by Michael Monica on Jul 23, 2017

The importance of studying the Word

Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth. 2 Timothy 2:15 IMPORTANCE OF BIBLE STUDY ‘There is nothing more important for the Christian than Bible study. The Bible promotes INTELLECTUAL ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prayer 101 Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on May 15, 2020

Prayers in the Word

Genesis 15:2-3 But Abram said, “Sovereign Lord, what can you give me since I remain childless and the one who will inherit[a] my estate is Eliezer of Damascus?” And Abram said, “You have given me no children; so a servant in my household will be my heir.” Genesis 21:1-2 Now the Lord was gracious ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hear Our Prayer Lord Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 24, 2004

This is the 22nd study in the study "The Hebrew Hymnal".

Series: The Hebrew Hymnal (Psalms) HYMN #25: HEAR OUR PRAYER LORD Psalm 25 The disciples asked Jesus, ¡§How should we pray¡¨? The reason they asked this question was not to find some ¡§magical phrase¡¨ to quote, but because they wanted to experience the power of God in their prayers. There ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:1-22

Denomination: Baptist