Sermons on Fiery Indignation:

From Darkness To Light

Contributed by David Goering on Aug 12, 2018

A person is converted when he turns from the darkness of sin to Christ who is the light of the world.

SCRIPTURE: Acts 26:18 "To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me." INTRODUCTION: Repentance and faith are fundamental to ...read more

The Trust Of A Little Child

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 18, 2018

Of such is the kingdom of God.

THE TRUST OF A LITTLE CHILD. Mark 10:13-16. In one of our previous readings, Jesus set a little child in the midst of His disciples (Mark 9:36). Now such children, in the ancient world, had no rights: yet Jesus was happy to scoop such a one up into His holy arms and teach. We noticed then ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Travailing In Birth

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 6, 2015

TRAVAILING IN BIRTH

THE BENEFITS OF TRAVAILING IN BIRTH ISAIAH 66:1-14 The church giving birth to the lost is likened unto a woman giving birth to her child. Paul said: "my little children, of whom I travail in birth again until Christ befonned in you," (GaL 4:19) We must travail in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 66:1-14

Denomination: Holiness

Golden Calf In Exodus Community Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on May 15, 2023

The worship of the golden calf is seen as a supreme act of apostasy of the Exodus Community. The Calf is a representation of the Egyptian bull god Apis, and of the Canaanite fertility god Baal during the period of Kings (Exodus 32, 1 King 12).

Exodus 32 - Golden Calf in Exodus Community Golden Calf represents Apis and Baal: The worship of the golden calf is seen as a supreme act of apostasy of the Exodus Community. The Calf is a representation of the Egyptian bull god Apis, and of the Canaanite fertility god Baal during the period of ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Why The Wicked Justify Their Sins And Condemn The Just. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Aug 9, 2024

The wicked often justify their sins and condemn the just, a phenomenon observed throughout history.

The wicked often justify their sins and condemn the just, a phenomenon observed throughout history. This article explores the psychological and biblical reasons behind this behavior. 1. Fear of Accountability - The wicked fear being held accountable for their actions - Justification is a coping ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Do Not Destroy (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 24, 2022

When those who rule are unjust, how shall the Christian respond? David provides a model for godly response in this 58th Psalm as he encourages the godly to look to the Lord for His deliverance.

TO THE CHOIRMASTER: ACCORDING TO DO NOT DESTROY. A MIKTAM OF DAVID. Do you indeed decree what is right, you gods? Do you judge the children of man uprightly? No, in your hearts you devise wrongs; your hands deal out violence on earth. The wicked are estranged from the womb; they go astray ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 58:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Just Ring The Bell!

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 1, 2022

You can quit the struggle to finish the course. If you do, the impact of your life will be insignificant. If you stand firm, the impact of what you do now for Christ will yield eternal results.

“Let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.” [1] Becoming a United States Navy Seal is arguably among the most difficult ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Trial By Fire Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 22, 2021

1 Peter 4:12-19 prepares us to 1) Expect suffering (1 Peter 4:12), 2) Exult in suffering (1 Peter 4:13-14), 3) Evaluate suffering (1 Peter 4:15-18), and 4) Entrust suffering to God (1 Peter 4:19).

1 Peter 4:12-19. Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. [13] But rejoice insofar as you share Christ's sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed. [14] If you are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Other

Benefits Of Persecution Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on May 16, 2023

In this exposition of Jesus's 8th Beatitude ("Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake"), we explore biblical revelation as to why persecution is a blessing, more specifically, what are the benefits of persecution for God's people.

Intro We are considering the 8th Beatitude in Matthew 5:10: “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Persecution is a major theme in Scripture. We see it in the first family; it runs all through the Old and New Testaments; and in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, 1 John 3:12, John 16:1-8, 2 Timothy 3:12, Matthew 24:9-14, Acts 14:22, 2 Corinthians 5:10, Acts 8:1-4, Mark 13:11, 1 Peter 5:10, Job 23:10, Isaiah 43:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Mothers Day: Faith: Mother's Day Flour

Contributed by Peter Loughman on May 11, 2007

This widow starts off with a tiny sparkle of faith and instead of holding on to what little she has - she let’s go, and the rest is history.

Today on Mother’s Day, we are going to look at a woman of faith. This woman in our Scripture doesn’t start out as a woman of faith, but she sure ends up a woman of faith….and that is what we need to start with this morning: Whoever you are, and whatever your faith is like – to end up as a person of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The New Birth

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Mar 21, 2011

This message attempts to explain the New Birth.

Text: “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God” (John 3:3). Does it seem strange to you that Jesus would say, “…unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God”? What does Jesus mean by “born ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Christian Church

But Even If He Doesn't

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Apr 20, 2012

Getting rid of sin, and then choosing not to sin, is by far the best way to live.

But Even If He Doesn’t… Lessons from Exile: Dan 3 Lent week 2 Mar 4, 2012 Intro: How big a deal do you think sin actually is? This is the second Sunday of Lent, and we continue our journey to the cross and the empty tomb together. This is a season of repentance, but with that ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

Hell

Contributed by Joel Smith on Apr 16, 2011

Hell is the eternal, conscious, tormenting state of existence of those separated from God.

The summer of my seventh year I attended a Vacation Bible School at Grace Baptist Church in Tyro, North Carolina. My family attended a United Methodist Church in the neighboring community and this VBS was quite similar to what I was used to: games; sugar wafers; cherry Kool-Aid; flannel-graph; I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Put On The Full Armour Of God Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 19, 2017

Spiritual warfare is very real in the life of the believer, but we have not been left helpless or without defence. God has given us specific tools to use in our daily spiritual battle.

We continue in our series on Discovering our Destiny, and our focus in recent weeks has been on Conquering our Fears, and this morning we are thinking about the Armour of God. The Armour of God.... We are in a spiritual battle and we don’t wrestle against this physical world, but against the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18, James 4:7, Ephesians 4:14, 1 Peter 2:11, Romans 13:12-14, 1 John 5:4, Hebrews 4:12, 2 Timothy 3:16-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Introduction To The Book Of Joshua Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Aug 24, 2015

After the death of Moses, Joshua took over leadership and secured the Promised Land through conquest and consolidation. In this message, we will study the characters of Joshua and the spiritual journey we have to go through as Christians.

INTRODUCTION TO THE BOOK OF JOSHUA Scripture Reading: Joshua 1:1-6 After the death of Moses the servant of the Lord, the Lord said to Joshua son of Nun, Moses’ aide: 2 “Moses my servant is dead. Now then, you and all these people, get ready to cross the Jordan River into the land I am ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-6

Denomination: Nazarene