Sermons on Flesh And Blood:

Winning The War In The Battle For Our Minds

Contributed by Tyranne Mcmillan on May 4, 2002

In the battlefield of our minds, we cannot allow satan to succeed in his campain to capture it, for a christian mind is a terrible thing to waste.

A war is when two forces come together for combat. A war is usually caused by a particular action, or the two forces is fighting to possess a particular thing. To engage in warfare, one must be a disciplined soldier: one who is obedient, shows great devotion and has great expectation for ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Out Of Death Comes Life Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jul 26, 2007

The empty cross of Christ is one of the most powerful symbols of truth the world has ever known.

This is Easter morning, a time to remember the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. In order to fully appreciate the resurrection we must understand the death of Jesus Christ. w/o- death, there could be no resurrection w/o- resurrection- death- insignificant The Jewish leaders wanted ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:23-24

Denomination: Charismatic

Nailed To The Cross

Contributed by Doug Sanders on Apr 9, 2001

Jesus did not die on the Cross so that we can live a defeated life, Paul says that Jesus nailed all of that to the Cross

Nailed to the Cross Col: 2:13-15 One of the things that frustrate me the most about the Christian Life, is listening to defeated Christians. We ether have habits in our life that we seem to think that we can’t over come. Or we have place so many added restrictions ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

"Nailed To The Cross"

Contributed by J. Darren Duncan on Oct 25, 2013

GETTING RID OF OUR PAST SIN IS AS EASY AS REMEMBERING THAT JESUS NAILED IT TO HIS CROSS

NAILED TO THE CROSS--Colossians: 2:13-15 One of the things that frustrate me the most about the Christian Life is listening to defeated Christians. We either have habits in our life that we seem to think that we can’t overcome. Or we have placed so many added restrictions to our ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

It's Not The Size Of The Dog

Contributed by Robert Tallent on Aug 18, 2018

A sermon about the power of God

It’s not the size of the Dog Exodus 12:4 Mark Twain is credited with saying: "It’s not the size of the dog in the fight, it’s the size of the fight in the dog." How was David able to challenge ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Nature Of The Resurrection Body.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 23, 2022

Continuity and discontinuity between the natural and the spiritual.

THE NATURE OF THE RESURRECTION BODY. 1 Corinthians 15:35-38, 1 Corinthians 15:42-50. We can imagine one of Paul’s hecklers in Corinth posing the question, “How are the dead raised? And with what body do they come?” (1 Corinthians 15:35). This does not sound like an inquiry of faith, but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:35-38, 1 Corinthians 15:42-50

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Child Is Born

Contributed by David Radcliff on Apr 2, 2016

The idea of giving gifts was not started by advertisers; they just distorted it for their own gain!

A CHILD IS BORN Isaiah 7:14, Isaiah 9:6-7 LAST WEEK: we read Matthew 1:20-23 INTRODUCTION: The idea of giving gifts was not started by advertisers; they just distorted it for their own gain! (Illus. “Tickle me Elmo” Wal-Mart employee hospitalized after being stampeded by 300 people ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Enemy, Part 1: The Devil Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Aug 3, 2020

The devil is our ever present adversary. He not God's adversary because God is control of all, but the devil is our adversary and we must be on our guard.

We are in a battle. Everyday, every hour, every minute. The nature of our battle is as we had already studied: Ephesians 6:12 (NASB95) For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8-9, Revelation 12:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Facing The Goliath In Our Lives

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 11, 2003

"So Many Christians Never Achieve The Maximum Potential In Their Lives Because They Never Conquer The Thing That They Fear The Most."

"Facing the Goliath in our Lives" - I Samuel 17 So Many Christians Never Achieve The Maximum Potential In Their Lives Because They Never Conquer The Thing That They Fear The Most. - Jonathan Falwell 1. Introduction a. The Israelites feared the Philistine Giant because he seemed to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-46

Denomination: Baptist

"Love Lifted Me" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Dec 19, 2003

What kind of Giver is God?

Iliff and Saltillo UM churches December 21, 2003 4th Sunday of Advent “Love Lifted Me” Hebrews 10:1-10 INTRODUCTION: On a recent TV interview, Dr. Joyce Brothers, named three types of Christmas gift givers and the characteristics of each. We can probably identify ourselves in each of the types ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Bound To A Dead Man

Contributed by Ronald Wofford on Feb 11, 2003

Until we put off the man that is dead to sin we will not grow in the ways of God. If we stay bound to the dead man, he will infect us and ultimately destroy us.

"Bound to a Dead Man" Romans 7:24-25; Eccl. 8:6-8 I. Introduction A. This is the day that the Lord hath made B. Special days in our life C. Day of our birth 1. The joy and happiness that surrounds a newborn 2. There is a new life of promise and potential 3. The whole world was in front of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:24-25, Ecclesiastes 8:6-8

Use Your Weapon

Contributed by Lola Olanrewaju on Jan 21, 2018

The moment you give your life to jesus you are not just saying " yes Lord"  you are literarily saying  let the battle begin.The battle we are in today is  not the battle of physical confrontation but a spiritual warfare that needs spiritual weapons.

I believe some of us will be wondering why we need to use a weapon when  we are not a soldier. But we need to remember that we are soldiers in christ.  2 Corinth 10:4 says: "For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds" I  realised ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:4-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

5 Upon This Rock Series

Contributed by Roberta Karchner on Mar 25, 2020

As the church was closed, we had to go to printed meditations, so this is a much shorter version of what was originally planned.

Matthew 16:13-20 13 Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” 14 And they said, “Some say John the Baptist, but others Elijah, and still others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” 15 He said to them, “But who do you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Truth Series

Contributed by Wilma De Waal on Feb 23, 2016

What is complete freedom?

John 8:32 And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” We begin today our new series: I am free. Many times we wonder: How is it that bad things happen to good people? Why does it feel as if our life is much worse, after we have given our lives to Jesus? Why are the ...read more

Scripture: John 8:32

Denomination: *other

David Is Picked By The People.

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Jul 3, 2021

Why is this text important? There doesn't seem to be any great revelation here.

Sermon Title: David is picked. Scripture Text: 2 Samuel 5:1-5, 9-10 5:1 Then all the tribes of Israel went to David at Hebron and told him, “We are your own flesh and blood. 2 In the past, when Saul was our king, you were the one who really led the forces of Israel. And the Lord told ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 5:1-5, 2 Samuel 5:9-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible