Sermons on Filled With Madness:

The Error Of Balaam – Making Profit From The Work Of The Lord – Part 2 - Jude 1:10-11(B) Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 13, 2022

Was Balaam a great prophet? Wonderful things came from the mouth of Balaam when he blessed Israel and did not curse them. Jude makes reference to him with "the error of Balaam" but how do we see that error in churches? That is what we will consider this morning.

THE ERROR OF BALAAM – MAKING PROFIT FROM THE WORK OF THE LORD – PART 2 Jude 1:10-11(b) Jude is the book that we are seriously considering. We did Cain and Korah In Part 1 from last week. Then we were introduced to this compromising man, Balaam who was hired by Balak, king of Moab, to curse the ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:10-11, Zephaniah 1:4-5, Matthew 6:24, Numbers 23:4, Numbers 22:1-41, Numbers 23:1-30, Numbers 23:19-20, 2 Peter 2:14-17, Revelation 2:14, Numbers 31:16, Deuteronomy 23:4-5, Numbers 25:1-5, Deuteronomy 23:5, Numbers 31:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gathering The Flock

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Oct 18, 2000

What attracts people to a pastor? The Scriptures are filled with examples of men who drew others after them in love for God. Men such as Moses, David, Peter, and Paul, had vast numbers of followers. On the other hand, men such as Elijah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel

GATHERING THE FLOCK INTRODUCTION: A. WHAT ATTRACTS PEOPLE TO A PASTOR? 1. The Scriptures are filled with examples of men who drew others after them in love for God. 2. Men such as Moses, David, Peter, and Paul, had vast numbers of followers. 3. On the other hand, men such as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:23

"A Beautiful Find”

Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Sep 16, 2002

There is expectation and joyful discovery in a beautiful find. It can lift you from the depths of depression and fill your life with hope and joy. It can take your heart from rags to riches and elevate you from a meaningless existence to a life of purpo

“A Beautiful Find” There is expectation and joyful discovery in a beautiful find. It can lift you from the depths of depression and fill your life with hope and joy. It can take your heart from rags to riches and elevate you from a meaningless existence to a life of purpose and meaning. A ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Fitting Jesus Into Your Mold

Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Feb 17, 2003

Too many times peopele, including Christians, fill their lives with all of their wants and desires and then try to fit Jesus into the room that is left. God said to seek first His Kingdom. We should strive to conform to His mold for our lives.

FITTING JESUS INTO YOUR MOLD Luke 18:18-27 INTRODUCTION: A. In the skit that our young people just performed we see that Jesus wasn’t very cooperative with their ideas about Him or about how He should act 1. Jesus simply did not fit into the mold that they had created. 2. Do you ever have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33, Luke 18:18-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"New Direction For A New Year" Series

Contributed by Dave Martin on Dec 31, 2002

What was this past year like for you? Was it filled with joy and peace or anxiety and stress? What were my "Time Stealers"? Let’s see how we can use our time wisely in Christ for a New Direction for my life!

"New Direction for a New Year" Text: Eph. 5:15-17 & Selected "New Direction for a New Year" Using Time Wisely Cross Creek Community Church Pastor Dave Martin – December 29, 2002 God’s Word is Powerful, Relevant, and Life Changing! What was the year 2002 like for you? Filled with joy and peace ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Bible Church

Beware: The Bible Can Mess You Up! Series

Contributed by Larry Osborne on Jun 13, 2007

This weekend we explored the difference between the proper use and the misuse of the Bible. We saw that the ultimate goal of studying and knowing the Bible is not to simply fill our minds with biblical information; it’s to change the way we think about Go

1 Timothy: Doing Church God’s Way North Coast Church Message #1 July 8-9, 2006 Dr. Larry Osborne Beware: The Bible Can ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Binding The Hands Of Jesus

Contributed by Ray Searan on Feb 21, 2007

In Mark 15:1, we read of how the enemies of Jesus bound Him in preparation for the sending of Him to Pilate, When you read those words it is easy for your heart to be filled with sadness, and even with a touch of “righteous indignation” for that crowd tha

“Binding the Hands of Jesus” Text: Mark 15:1 (KJV) 1And straightway in the morning the chief priests held a consultation with the elders and scribes and the whole council, bound Jesus, carried him away, and delivered him to Pilate. Mark 15:1 (AMP) 1AND IMMEDIATELY when it was morning, the chief ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Experiencing The Presence Of God"

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Apr 2, 2008

Life is filled with hopless situations. (illustration Harry Truman election) The two disciples on the Road to Emmaus felt hopless. Their encounter with the Living God shows how God through his Holy Spirit would enable us to have the same experience.

In Jesus Holy Name April 6, 2008 Easter II Redeemer Text: Luke 24:13-35 “Experiencing the Presence of God” He is risen! He is risen indeed! The word of the angel spoken at the empty tomb of Jesus tells us that God has, in His Son, gives us hope for the most ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Lutheran

Are You Robbing God Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Apr 2, 2007

The principle of tithing shows our trust of God. It shows if He (in your mind) is big enough to handle your life. His promise is that He will not only take care of us but that He will fill the barns with blessing - if we trust Him!

INTRODUCTION A. Why Now? 1. Began a Series “How do we Accomplish the Vision” a. “Whether on Temple and even More So if on Bullsboro” b. Part I – Last week was the importance of the Journey in that “We Must Offer God Our Best” from the example of Mary. We considered the statement, “God does not ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

My Personal Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Nov 5, 2007

This is the last sermon in this series on the Martyr’s Oath, and the most demanding of us personally. If you have looked ahead, you have seen the rest of the oath filled in. Daunting to say the least! Daunting , yes, BUT still achievable. In our lifet

THE MARTYR’S OATH My Personal Sacrifice Romans 12:1-3 INTRODUCTION: This is the last sermon in this series on the Martyr’s Oath, and the most demanding of us personally. If you have looked ahead, you have seen the rest of the oath filled in. Daunting to say the least! Daunting , yes, BUT still ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Christ's Final Week: Days Of Controversy

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 26, 2006

The days intervening between Christ’s triumphal entry and his crucifixion were days filled with controversy. The enemies of Christ were bound and determined to find some way of bringing charges against Him that would rid them of Him forever.

Christ’s Final Week: Days of Controversy Matthew 21:18-27 Introduction: The days intervening between Christ’s triumphal entry and his crucifixion were days filled with controversy. The enemies of Christ were bound and determined to find some way of bringing charges against Him that would rid them ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

When The Holy Spirit Comes (Part Ii) Series

Contributed by J. Martin on May 30, 2005

Last week we learned there was a thunderous sound that filled the place where the 120 were praying. The noise was similar to that caused by a violent wind. We learned that the thunder was there to make God’s presence known to His people, to defeat His e

We had established that the feast of Pentecost was one of several solemn Jewish celebrations. Jesus became the Lamb of God that took away our sin on the day of Passover. But 50 days later, the Bible declares there were 120 people praying in the upper room when the Holy Spirit came upon them. Out ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Spiritual Fullness Or The Overflowing Cup Series

Contributed by Andy Almendarez on Dec 11, 2006

Scripture points to various passages reminding us of God’s desire to satisfy our deepest needs and fulfill the desires of our heart. He promises to fill our ‘Spiritual Cups’ to overflowing when we hunger and thirst after righteousness.

Spiritual Fullness or The Overflowing Cup Matthew 5:6 Scripture points to various passages reminding us of God’s desire to satisfy our deepest needs and fulfill the desires of our heart. He promises to fill our ‘Spiritual Cups’ to overflowing when we hunger and thirst after righteousness. I. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Holiness

A Song For Ordinary Days Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 19, 2012

Life is not made up of special days. It may have some extraordinary days sprinkled throughout the year but life is filled with ordinary days. The problem is that we can begin to live for the special days when the real issue in life is staying faithful and

A Song for Ordinary Days Luke 1:39-56 As we approach Christmas, how many of you can remember the days of your childhood when you began looking forward to Christmas, weeks if not months ahead? You watched all the more intently the commercials on TV for the latest toys, put together your Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:39-56

Denomination: Methodist

Good Vibrations - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Mar 19, 2012

In order to understand the Spiritual World we need to become like children. Start learning again; overcome offence; and above all things we need the presence of God. We need to put God First and be filled with the Holy Ghost and FIRE!

I started this message by teaching on how we can "feel" the presence of God. This is something that happens when we receive His Holy Spirit. Being filled or baptized in the Spirit means that we opened ourselves to His presence and when we have full conscience of God's presence we can suddenly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:16-19

Denomination: Baptist