Sermons on Forces Of Darkness:

Fake Honor

Contributed by Paul Robinson on Sep 29, 2022

There is such a thing as fake honor, a kind of honor that appears noble, but is actually disingenuous. This kind of hypocrisy is appalling to God. The Lord wants us to be genuine.

The death of Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin is reputed to have been caused by a seizure suffered at a meeting of the Presidium, the Communist party executive committee. Livid with fury, Stalin leaped from his seat, only to crash to the floor unconscious. While other Presidium members stared at the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

Philippians Part 11 Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 1, 2021

An in-depth study on the book of Philippians

Philippians Part 11, Chapter 2:12-2:15 I. Introduction (v. 2:12) A. Wherefore –resumes the appeals of unity and following the example of Christ. B. Beloved –maintaining connection of deep feelings. C. Obey—present or absent 1. Rely on God’s Spirit not Paul’s leadership. 2. Pressure on ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christ Is The Answer PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 26, 2024

This sermon explores Jesus's healing ministry, His dedication to spreading salvation's message, and His commitment to prayer, urging believers to emulate these practices.

Good morning, beloved family of God. We gather here today, not by mere coincidence, but by divine appointment. I am so thrilled to be standing before you, sharing the word of God, the ultimate source of our strength and our hope. Our focus today is found in the first chapter of Mark, verses 29 to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Topics: Jesus

The Hard Side Of Christmas

Contributed by Michael Luke on May 29, 2016

Every instance of our lives is part of a greater spiritual conflict. The first Christmas was no exception.

Open There is the beautiful side of Christmas. It’s found in Luke's gospel. Luke’s account of the first Christmas is a love story set to music. There are angels coming and going. They’re singing and lighting up the sky. There are shepherds coming to visit. There is a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:9-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rev'd Up Pt. 11 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 8, 2018

Chapter 6 of Revelation unveils Jesus the only found worthy to redeem mankind to God also the only one worthy to release the judgments upon evil in the end times. The message of this chapter to the church is to come to Jesus and lock arms with Him to figh

Rev’d Up part 11 Thesis for series: We need to receive a fresh revelation of Jesus Christ every single day so we do not fall asleep at our assigned mission. We need to know He is coming back soon! Having a vision of Jesus will also give us the inner strength to stand for the Gospel in a hostile ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God: How Could A Loving God Send Someone To Hell? Matt. 5:22; 28-30 Series

Contributed by Philip Martin on Apr 12, 2016

Questions we would we must like to ask God if given the chance.

God: How could a Loving God send someone to Hell? Matt. 5:22; 28-30 1. We are in a middle of a series that we have entitled ''God, I have a question! Today we are going to take a look at a hot topic (again no pun intended) that when discussed generally generates more heat than light. It is the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:22-28

Denomination: Baptist

After The Whirlwind

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 15, 2020

Do we learn anything by passing through difficult times? A study of Job will encourage the people of God to realize that God always instructs us through the trials we are called to pass through.

“Job answered the LORD and said: ‘I know that you can do all things, and that no purpose of yours can be thwarted. “Who is this that hides counsel without knowledge?” Therefore I have uttered what I did not understand, things too wonderful for me, which I did not know. “Hear, and I will ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

God's Work In Chaos

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jul 18, 2009

Peace in the world of Chaos?

11So then, remember that at one time you Gentiles by birth,£ called “the uncircumcision” by those who are called “the circumcision”—a physical circumcision made in the flesh by human hands— 12remember that you were at that time without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: United Methodist

When Hope Seems Gone Series

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Mar 28, 2010

Despair makes hope seem an empty dream as we snap awake to reality and we begin to believe the lie, “there's no way out.”...Our lesson today is one of “how” and “what”. “How” can I move from a spirit of despair to a life of hope?

DARE TO BELIEVE – “When Hope Seems Gone” Jonah 2:1-10 This picture (person sitting against a wall, very dark room, small light in the window) is, to me, a powerful image of despair. It creates a sense of aloneness where an overwhelming gloom settles into your spirit and there's ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

“why Hast Thou Forsaken” Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 28, 2015

Looks at Jesus' last words “Why Hast Thou Forsaken”

“Why Hast Thou Forsaken” Matthew 27: 45-46 In this series, we’ve been looking at the last seven utterances of Jesus on the cross. Today, we have the darkest of Jesus’ sayings. Charles Spurgeon called it “the midnight of the day.” It was the darkest hour for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-46

Denomination: Methodist

God Shows Us He Knows All About Us! (Psalm 139) Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 12, 2019

The Psalmist highlights the difference it makes in lives by knowing that God knows us and therefore asking Him to do an inward assessment for making the most of our onward journey that leads to everlasting joy.

MAKING MUSIC FROM SHARPS AND FLATS IN LIFE Sermons Based on Selected Psalms Psalms Sermon XIV – Psalm 139 David the shepherd lad who ...read more

Commissioned

Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on Jun 20, 2011

As Christians, we derive our authority directly from Jesus Christ, the universe's highest, sovereign power, and as such, he's charging us to reaffirm our commission to fulfill our duties and responsibilities to go out and make disciples of all nations.

INTRO In just a bit, we’re going turn in our bibles to the Gospel according to Matthew 28, and look at VV 16–20. Specifically, we’re going to see why this portion of scripture is called “The Great Commission,” what that meant for the disciples, and what that means ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Lutheran

The Waiting Father

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 24, 2023

Heavenly Father is waiting for the prodigal son or daughter to come back home

The waiting Father Luke 15 1 Peter 2:9 Good morning everyone If you would turn to Luke 15 we are going to look at a parable spoken by Jesus himself. In this parable of three separate situations something is lost and something is found. The lost sheep The lost coin The lost son. In the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:9

Denomination: Nazarene

The Luminous Life

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 13, 2021

Jesus has a plan to penetrate this world's night of ignorance with the light of knowledge. The plan is very simple. It is to advertise. Every Christian is to be a living commercial for the Producer of the program of life.

William Sangster, the great British preacher, tells of one of the strangest taxes ever imposed. He asked his father one day why so many of the homes in London had blocked up windows. His father explained that back in 1695 every house that had more the 6 windows was taxed for the extra ones. Many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

If...for...then

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Mar 27, 2002

This sermon on Proverbs 2 is divided into three points: each point comes from the first word of the new section - If . . . For . . . Then, i.e., conditional challenge, terms of reason and results.

IF . . . FOR . . . THEN By Jerry Falwell INTRODUCTION This sermon on Proverbs 2 is divided into three points; each point comes from the first word of the new section. “IF” (verse 1) is conditional, including conditional challenges, similar to those a parent might say to a child. “If you finish ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:1-22, Proverbs 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist