Sermons on Fighting Back:

Recycled Saints

Contributed by Chaplain Judy Boen on Aug 26, 2003

Are we Silly Putty or Clay?

Recycled Saints Are We Silly Putty or Clay? Tools: A Glass Vase  I want to begin tonight by reading a story of the Vase. A grandfather and a grandmother were in a gift shop looking for something to give their granddaughter for her birthday. Suddenly the grandmother spots a beautiful ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Are You Looking For Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Aug 28, 2007

A lesson warning us that our focus in life will determine our destiny and our reward: - what Jesus will say to us when we see him face to face! What are you looking for & Where are you looking For iT?

INTRODUCTION A. The Sermon on the Mount Is About The Heart 1. OT Fulfillment (5.17-48) a. Jesus took 6 OT laws and interpreted them for His disciples in the light of the new life He came to give. b. He dealt with the attitudes and intents of the heart and not simply with the external act as the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

Committed Down To My Bones Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Oct 28, 2023

This story focuses on the life of Elisha – a man who was completely surrendered to the LORD and who wanted to receive all that the LORD would give him.

Scripture: 2 Kings 13:20-21 Theme: Victorious Life Title: Committed down to My Bones This story focuses on the life of Elisha – a man who was completely surrendered to the LORD and who wanted to receive all that the LORD would give him. INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 13:20-21, Matthew 16:24, Luke 10:27

Denomination: Nazarene

Thanking God For The Victory

Contributed by Jerry Owen on Dec 3, 2019

Jesus Christ has won us victory. In Him, we have victory over sin, death, and Satan. We ought to thank God for the victory that we have in Christ.

THANKING GOD FOR OUR VICTORY 1 CORINTHIANS 15:57 Thanking Dad. A man of around 35 has been to a men’s movement weekend. While away he realizes that he’s never told his father he loves him, so he decides when he gets home he’ll do it. He gets home, picks up the phone and calls home. Dad answers ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:54-58, 2 Corinthians 2:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Affection That Heals.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 16, 2020

Medical professionals in neonatal units have shown that newborns respond emotionally if they receive loving touch and affection.

Affection That Heals. Romans 12:9-16NET Medical professionals in neonatal units have shown that newborns respond emotionally if they receive loving touch and affection. You are not an exception, You were created to reach out to others. Touch...hug. Eyes can communicate kindness; A gentle touch ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 145:8-9, Matthew 14:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

We Still See Him Series

Contributed by R. York Moore on Jul 18, 2007

When I finally realized that God was real, that He did care about me, I began to hunger to know Him and know about what He was doing in the world. And when this truth hit me, that God is with the poor, I found myself wanting to go back, to spend time

We Still See Him When We Join the Poor We Join God ľ As ideologies and judgments and rancor have crumbled, we still see Him crouching in the dark places of despair. ľ As policies and budgets and treaties have come forth still-born, we still see Him with those wallowing in a bed of sickness and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18

Denomination: *other

A Supportive Father Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 7, 2021

Jesus received praise and approval from His Father in heaven. This is a gift you cannot buy. John Drescher, one of the greatest authors of the 20th century, says that if he could go back and raise his children over he would be more free to express words of praise and appreciation.

Tal Bonham writes about how one night he slipped a poster under the doors of each of his two teenage sons. The poster said- Attention teenagers! If you are tired of being hassled by Unreasonable parents, Now is the time for action! Leave home and pay your own way While you still know ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:1-14

Thorny Ground - Flesh Vs Spirit Series

Contributed by Troy Campbell on Mar 10, 2016

The Parable of the Sower

Title: The Parable of the Sower – 9 Thorny Ground – Flesh vs. Spirit Text: Mark 4:18-19 “Now these are the ones sown among thorns; they are the ones who hear the word, and the cares of this world, the deceitfulness of riches, and the desires for other things entering in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:18-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Critic

Contributed by Eric Ferguson on Jun 4, 2008

If you’re an effective leader at work or school. If you’re effective in what you do at church. If you’re effective in making something better - whenever you become you rise above the normal - you become at target criticism. And if you do not learn to sha

How do we handle critical people? How many of you know someone who is very critical? All of us will deal with people who are critical. (Give Life example) Repeat after me, “I will be criticized” Moses was criticized for marrying a Midianite Criticized for leading out of slavery Paul was said ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gift Of Holy Stubborness

Contributed by Dr. Ade Oyeyemi on Feb 19, 2013

Prayer is an arduous task, persistent prayer brings result. The fervent prayer of the righteous availeth much. Engaging in prayer means standing in the face of defeat while others are falling, prayer requires a determination to continue waiting on the Lor

Among the vices mentioned in Galatians 5:19 are anger and stubbornness but these can be used in a holy way. Hatred of evil is considered a holy hatred, so is holy stubbornness that serves the purpose of carrying out an effort in a determined, persistent way until one prevails. Holy stubbornness is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8, Luke 18:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Practical Strategies For Conquering Porn Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 10, 2018

Some insight for defeating the temptation of pornography in your life.

Practical Strategies For Conquering Porn: 1. You have to want to break free. - This will not happen by accident or without a struggle. - It will be a battle. - You have to be willing to do the work to get free. 2. Staying away beats willpower. - A strategy for failure is to continue to put ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

To Those Who Overcome: How To Be Free From All Sin

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2021

He who overcomes, I will grant to him to sit down with Me on My throne, as I also overcame and sat down with My Father on His throne.

"He who overcomes, I will grant to him to sit down with Me on My throne, as I also overcame and sat down with My Father on His throne." -Revelation 3:21 NASB William Booth said, "I consider that the chief dangers which confront the coming century will be religion without the Holy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:27, Romans 2:11, Acts 2:23-24, John 6:63, Revelation 3:21, Hebrews 12:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

Wow, What A Mighty God I Serve! Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Aug 10, 2022

In the story of Daniel in the Lions' den, we see how great our God is.

INTRODUCTION Daniel was placed in the lions’ den. A stone was placed in front of the den. It was sealed with the king’s signet ring which meant it was not to be opened except in the presence of the king. Daniel, now about 90 years old, finds himself in a den of lions, we are not told how many ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:18-24

Denomination: Baptist

Why In The World Is This Happening To Me?

Contributed by Moy Hernandez on Oct 26, 2009

We must consider it all joy when we face trials and tribulations because God is trying to get our attention. He is attempting to restore His purpose in us, He is trying to increase our patience because He wants us to mature so that we may be restore back

One of the most difficult questions at times of troubles is the question of why. Now it is question that comes easy, but it is one that is often a difficult one to answer. Why did this have to happen now? Why in the world is this happening to me? Perhaps some of us have been taught that it is ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-6

Denomination: Salvation Army

United We Stand Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 22, 2005

In these verses Paul talks about 4 great truths that will unite us. (Ephesians - 4)

"UNITED WE STAND!" TEXT: EPHESIANS 4:1-16 INTRODUCTION SO FAR WE HAVE STUDIED THE FIRST 3 CHAPTERS OF EPHESIANS. AND AS IS CUSTOMARY IN PAUL’S WRITINGS IN THE EARLY PART OF THIS LETTER HE DEALT WITH DOCTRINE (TEACHINGS) AND IN THE LATER PART HE WILL MAKE PRACTICAL APPLICATION.... PAUL IS ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ