Sermons on Flee Idols:

The Son’s Authority Of Life And Judgment Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jun 23, 2015

The Son is equal to the Father in every aspect, including authority over life and judgment. Just because the Son is submissive to the Father does not imply that He is inferior to the Father!

The Son’s Authority of Life and Judgment John 5:24-29 Sometimes we use the expression, “It’s a matter of life and death” when it really isn’t. But in John 5:24, Jesus explains that to believe in Him and EVERYTHING that the Bible conveys about Him as the Eternal Son ...read more

Scripture: John 5:25-29

Denomination: Baptist

Uplifted, Untied, Unchained, Free

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jun 30, 2015

Freedom is a result of knowing a loving God.

“Uplifted, Untied, Unchained, Free” “And it shall come to pass in that day, [that] his burden shall be taken away from off thy shoulder, and his yoke from off thy neck, and the yoke shall be destroyed because of the anointing”. Isaiah 10:27 Intro: In northern Mesopotamia ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 10:27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Losing The Loving Feeling? The Church Of Ephesus

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Jul 18, 2015

A continuation of the teachings of the 7 churches of Revelation this is a look into the church of Ephesus, with a particular focus on the importance of re capturing the passion for Christ.

Losing that Loving Feeling? The Church of Ephesus Introduction: Have you ever lost that loving feeling? If you've been married for some time you may know what its like for marriage to be more work than romance. All relationships go through this from time to time. We get in a routine and go ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Well, Slap My Face And Call Me--- His. Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Nov 19, 2014

An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth seemed rather fair but Jesus had a better, more difficult way to settle things.

As some of you remembered back in May, four weeks before my very first cruise, I fell at the local Y injuring my shoulder. What followed was accident reports being filed, doctor visits, ex-rays, MRIs, and the diagnosis of shoulder surgery. Looking on the internet I was discovering the cost was to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42

Denomination: Foursquare

A Nameless Woman Meets The Messiah Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Apr 27, 2015

The story of Jesus' encounter with the nameless Samaritan woman at the well continues to teach that Jesus was fully Divine and Fully Human, and the Living Water from Heaven.

A Nameless Woman Meets the Messiah (John 4:1-15) Divine Appointment God’s Divine Providential plan! I am always amazed with the way that God ordains things and in His Will He fits all the pieces together. I don’t believe in coincidences: In chapter 3, Nicodemus, a powerful ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Sun Of Heaven Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 9, 2021

Everything you can learn about the sun--it's power, light, and fire, will increase your love for, and awe of Jesus. Study the sun, and you are studying theology, for it is a symbol of what Jesus will be to us forever.

Isaac Asimov, the most prolific writer of this age, author of over 500 books, has a delightful essay on gold in his book, The Sun Shines Bright. He gives us scientific confirmation of why God would make the New Jerusalem a city of gold. The ancient world considered gold the most noble of metals. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:15-27

Finding Strength In Forgiveness

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 16, 2021

The purpose of confession is to find forgiveness in Jesus.

4.18.21 1 John 1:8–2:2 8 If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. 9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 10 If we say we have not sinned, we make him out to be a liar, and his Word ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Developing A Great And Intimate Relationship With God, The Holy Spirit - Part 3 Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jun 14, 2021

Once we have learned about God, the Father, and God, the Son, it is equally crucial that we understand our relationship with the Holy Spirit. He is our counselor, comforter, and guide.

"But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you. Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be ...read more

Scripture: John 14:26-27, Proverbs 2:1-5, Psalm 103:8-14, Ephesians 3:14-21, Jeremiah 29:11-13, 1 John 4:7-21, 1 John 3:2-3, Ephesians 2:6-7, Matthew 22:37-40  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Love Behind The Law

Contributed by Esther Collins on Jun 16, 2021

This is an overview of the Ten Commandments

The Love Behind The Law (An overview of the Ten Commandments) The Background Beginning from creation as recorded in Genesis Chapter 1 right until the time when the people of Israel were delivered from their bondage in Egypt, there was no law that governed the people. As the Israelites wandered ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:3, Deuteronomy 5:6-21, Galatians 5:16-17, Ephesians 2:8, Romans 8:2, John 14:15, Galatians 5:4, Philippians 3:9, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Galatians 5:22-23, Galatians 2:16, Galatians 3:24, Matthew 22:34-40, Matthew 5:21-48, Matthew 5:20, Matthew 5:17, Exodus 32:15-16, Romans 3:20, Exodus 20:1-17  (view more)  (view less)

My Commandments, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Marc Heatherington on Jul 30, 2021

“He who has My commandments and keeps them, it is he who loves Me. And he who loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and manifest Myself to him.” It's time to answer the question - What is meant by 'My commandments.'

Our passage today is from John 14:21: “He who has My commandments and keeps them, it is he who loves Me. And he who loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and manifest Myself to him.” There is a popular song, with the lyrics, “Open our eyes Lord, we want to see Jesus.” Verse 21 ...read more

Scripture: John 14:21, John 13:34, Acts 15:23-29

Denomination: Baptist

Communism: The Spirit Of Antichrist In Our Age

Contributed by Russell (Rusty) Pruitt on Aug 3, 2021

The Apostle John wrote that in his day, the spirit of Antichrist was already at work in the world. It has not changed. The spirit of Antichrist is still at work in our day.

COMMUNISM: THE SPIRIT OF ANTICHRIST IN OUR AGE TEXT: “Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God; because many false prophets have gone out into the world. By this you know the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Truth About Questioning God Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

Few places will assist us more in answering our questions about suffering, as does the little book called Habakkuk. Habakkuk’s contribution to the Bible is unique.

Amanda Blackburn was home with her 14-month-old child early Tuesday morning. Her husband had left early in the morning from their home in Indianapolis for the gym. It was a normal Tuesday in just about every way. But the young pastor would not speak to his wife again as a home invader broke into ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Ministry, The Right Way: Free From All For The Sake Of All Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

Christians should be obsessed with evangelism. It should be a constant thought throughout our day. The interest in winning others should consume you.

Yesterday marked the anniversary of the infamous Roe vs. Wade decision that opened the floodgates for abortion in America. It was on January 22, 1973 that the US Supreme Court handed down its decision that women had the constitutional right to an abortion. Nearly four decades later, the argument ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:27, 1 Corinthians 9:19-27

Denomination: Baptist

Harmless As Doves

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 5, 2021

Jesus can find some good for illustration in every creature He has made. This would be an interesting study, but for now we are limiting our attention to the last of these creatures--the dove.

A small boy sat by the side of a pool fishing. "What are you fishing for," asked a man who passed by. "Sharks," replied the boy. "But there are no sharks in that pool my little man," said the stranger. "There ain't any fish in this pool at all," ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:16

Harmless As Doves Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 9, 2021

The wings of the dove came to mean detachment from the world, and from the weight of flesh. To be sanctified and separated from the world was to rise with the wings of the dove.

A small boy sat by the side of a pool fishing. "What are you fishing for," asked a man who passed by. "Sharks," replied the boy. "But there are no sharks in that pool my little man," said the stranger. "There ain't any fish in this pool at all," ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:16