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Darius

Contributed by Bala Samson on Sep 9, 2019

Have you heard of this statement, “All brawn and no brains”? This means, ‘to have great power or physical strength but lack mental acuity or intelligence.’ This exactly describes king Darius.......

Darius Daniel 6:2”……that the king (Darius) might not suffer loss….” Have you heard of this statement, “All brawn and no brains”? This means, ‘to have great power or physical strength but lack mental acuity or intelligence.’ This exactly describes king Darius and also many ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Judge Not

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 22, 2020

Some thoughts on judgment and prayer, and the Golden Rule.

JUDGE NOT. Matthew 7:1-12. When Jesus says, “Judge not” (Matthew 7:1), He is not bidding us suspend our faculty of discernment. If that was the case, then He would not have gone on to describe certain people as “dogs” or “swine” (Matthew 7:6)! How could we make that identification without ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Healing Methods Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Oct 10, 2017

It is God’s will for us to be well. Jesus employed many different methods as He worked healing “in” broken people. God is not bothered with the limitations of man. He is God!

Healing Methods of Jesus Lakewood COG | Pastor Jonathan Vorce | 10-8-2017 Introduction It is God’s will for us to be well. Jesus employed many different methods as He worked healing “in” broken people. I am convinced that Jesus used many methods to let us know that He can use whatever means ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17, John 9:1-34, Matthew 8:1-17, Matthew 8:22-26

Denomination: Church Of God

The Delusion Of Self-Righteousness

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 23, 2016

Do we justify ourselves by comparing ourselves with others or do we compare ourselves with God alone?

Intro Do we justify ourselves by comparing ourselves with others or do we compare ourselves with God alone? Goal Let’s learn that compared to God we are all pitiful and that God alone can make us justified. Sermon Plan Let’s discuss self-righteousness and self-justification in Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Return To The Jerusalem Temple Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 28, 2024

Jesus was found by His parents in His "Father's house" at age twelve. Twenty years later, why has He returned?

Third Sunday in Lent 2024 This week marks the middle-point of our Lenten pilgrimage! We have been with Jesus in the desert, as He was tempted, and we were with Him last week on the Mount of Transfiguration, as He prepared Himself and His most trusted disciples for the passion by having a Passover ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17, Psalm 19:8-11, 1 Corinthians 1:22-25, John 2:13-25

Denomination: Catholic

God In The Lion's Den Series

Contributed by Diana Tyler on Aug 23, 2023

God pulls the UNO reverse card on Daniel’s enemies

It pleased King Darius to set 120 satraps to be over the whole kingdom and over these, 3 governors of whom Daniel was one, that the satraps might give account to them, so no that the king would suffer no loss. Daniel 6:1-2 A satrap is a provincial governor in the ancient Persian empire. Daniel was ...read more

Serving With Passion - Philippians 2:16 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jun 15, 2024

Did you know it's your responsibility to get other people ready for Judgment Day? How is that done?

Philippians 2:14 Do everything without complaining or arguing, 15 so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and depraved generation, in which you shine like stars in the universe 16 as you hold out the word of life—in order that I may boast on the day of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:16

The God Of Mercy Part Ii Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jun 2, 2003

In order to receive God’s mercy, we need to give mercy.

God Stories – Mercy Part II June 1, 2003 Receiving God’s Mercy In Les Misérables the antagonist is a police man named Javert. He is a pitiful man who believes in judgment alone and not mercy. Last week we saw the clip from the movie where Jean Valjean receives mercy from the Bishop and I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: *other

Dealing With Criticism

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 13, 2003

Fifty-two practical ways of dealing with criticism.

Dealing With Criticisms (Philippians 2:13-16) Without an ability to deal with criticisms many people give in to discouragement, anxiety or angry over reactions. Quote: Advice from Dr. Mitchell’s life: Someone in his congregation pointed out several faults in him and his preaching. Instead of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Powered By The Holy Ghost

Contributed by James May on Dec 4, 2002

Just like Peter, we will be enabled, or "powered" by the Holy Spirit once we receive the Baptism in the Holy Spirit with the evidence of speaking in other tongues as the Spirit gives the utterance.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Church Bone Yard: Or: Bony Christians

Contributed by Dennis Cocks on Oct 23, 2003

This is talking about Israel. Explain. But what if we applied this to the church today? What if this was the church bone yard? What kind of bony Christians would we have in our churches today? Let’s look at some of today’s bony Christians.

THE CHURCH BONE YARD OR: BONY CHRISTIANS TEXT: Ezekiel 37:1-10 INTRODUCTION: This is talking about Israel. Explain. But what if we applied this to the church today? What if this was the church bone yard? What kind of bony Christians would we have in our churches today? Let’s look at some of ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

How To Deal With Critical Christians

Contributed by David Scudder on Jun 21, 2010

The problem with being critical is that is what other other people do. When we are being critical we often call it being discerning, or perceptive, or astute, or sensitive. This is a sin that almost all of us struggle with to one degree or another. After

II Corinthians 6:1-10 Purpose: To show the proofs of a faithful follower of Christ. Aim: I want the listener to be slow to criticize in order to protect the Gospel. INTRODUCTION: Paul was no stranger to criticism. One of the reasons Paul wrote first and second Corinthians was to answer his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Fear Dance: The Number One Destroyer Of Relationships Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Oct 9, 2006

Based on The DNA of Relationships by Dr. Gary Smalley. Every person in the midst of a heated argument starts the fear dance. By understanding the dance steps and our part in it, we can stop the destructive cycle.

FEAR DANCE: NUMBER ONE DESTROYER OF RELATIONSHIPS The DNA of Relationships (Part 3) A. We are continuing our series of lessons on The DNA of Relationships based on the book by Dr. Gary Smalley. Today’s lesson: FEAR DANCE: NUMBER ONE DESTROYER OF RELATIONSHIPS. ILLUSTRATION: A man was reading ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:36-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

If I Had Just Listen To Momma And Daddy........

Contributed by Charles Mccall on Oct 12, 2008

If Samson would have listen to his momma and daddy, he would never had been involved with a woman like Delilah.

Judges 14:1-3 Judges 16:18-21 Topic: If I had just listen to momma and daddy…….. Has there been a time in your life where you had found yourself in bad situation that you wished you had never gotten yourself into? It was a situation that you could have avoided altogether because it was a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Fresh Start

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 30, 2010

Fresh starts as persons or churches do not come just out of guilt, nor out of blame, but out of a radical rebirth

Bethesda First Baptist Church, Bethesda, MD, Sept. 5, 2004 Everybody needs, from time to time, a fresh start. No matter who you are, no matter where you have been, no matter what you have done, sometimes you just need a fresh start. Trying to fix things the way they are doesn’t work; there ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-16

Denomination: Baptist