Sermons on From Enemies:

From Bethany To Pentecost

Contributed by Ray Searan on Feb 21, 2007

At the time of our text, the disciples had been on quite an emotional roller coaster ride. They had within the past few weeks witnessed their leader Jesus Christ open the blind eyes, and perform other miracles. They were then with Him when He went to the

Text: Luke 24:44-53 (NASB) 44Now He said to them, "These are My words which I spoke to you while I was still with you, that all things which are written about Me in the Law of Moses and the Prophets and the Psalms must be fulfilled." 45Then He opened their minds to understand the Scriptures, 46and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:44-53

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Echoes From Eternity

Contributed by Jack Harris on Dec 15, 2004

More than any other teacher who ever lived, Jesus was qualified to provide a glimpse into the scenes that shall unfold in eternity.

ECHOES FROM ETERNITY. Luke 16:19-31 Int: The verses that are just before this story, contain an emphasis that Jesus placed upon the importance of making provisions for the day of death. He showed that it is possible for a person to make friends that will be of use to him when death sweeps him out ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

An Appraisal From God

Contributed by Dan Bentz on Aug 24, 2001

A Realistic Understanding of Who We Are

An Appraisal From God 1 Peter 2:4 - 10 Introduction – You know America is a wonderful place. One of the things I like best is that we are not afraid to laugh at ourselves. And there are plenty of things to laugh at these days.  We are probably the only people on earth who spend ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10

Denomination: Baptist

From Fear To Faith

Contributed by Ray Mckendry on Aug 28, 2001

One of Jesus’ encouraging messages of faith

From Fear to Faith Sunday 12 August, 2001 Introduction After addressing the crowd which had gathered (v1), and answering the question of the man who wanted his share of the family inheritance, Jesus turns to speak to His disciples again. Verses 32-36 are first of all words of encouragement and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:32-40

Denomination: Baptist

The View From On Top Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Aug 31, 2001

Saul found the view from the palace great, but the responsibilites were greater than his heart allowed him to enjoy.

And some of the Hebrews went over Jordan to the land of Gad and Gilead. As for Saul, he was yet in Gilgal, and all the people followed him trembling. 1 Samuel 13:7 It’s great to be on top… You see what others only wish to You know what it was like to be really there You decide what others will ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

A Tale From The Crypt Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 23, 2001

The third from the X-files series it looks at Lazarus being raised from the dead

A Tale From The Crypt April 1st 2001 The X-files: Part 3 John 11:38-44 It was so dark, and so cold. He had no idea where he was, how long he had been there or what he was supposed to be doing. The last thing he remembered was being at home in bed. He had been sick; nobody knew what to do or even ...read more

Scripture: John 11:38-44

Denomination: Wesleyan

From Sea To Sea

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 23, 2001

A Canada Day sermon, looking at our heritage and our potential

It was his custom to start his day with prayer and Scripture reading. And that morning was no exception; he felt that before he attended to the business of his country that first he must attend to the business of his soul. And as he read from God’s word his heart and eyes were drawn to Psalm 72:8 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Wesleyan

Repentance From Sin Series

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Feb 18, 2003

PURPOSE: To bring the student to the place of experiencing true and Godly repentance. Learning to live our lives in God’s holiness, rather than the corruption of the world.

REPENTANCE FROM SIN KEY VERSE: Heb 6:1 2 Therefore, leaving the discussion of the elementary principles of Christ, let us go on to perfection, not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works and of faith toward God, of the doctrine of baptisms, of laying on of hands, of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:1, Romans 6:23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

From Pit To Place

Contributed by James Harrington on Feb 18, 2003

The story of Joseph helps us to choose to overlook unfair offenses, overcome enormous obstacles and model a virtue that is fast becoming lost in or hostile age.

From Pit to Palace Genesis 32:22-32 In David Aikman’s book Great Souls: Six Who Changed the Century, he profiles six leaders of the 20th century who he argues triumphed over criticism, adversity and opposition. Aikman writes, “I’ve always personally been inspired by the lives of great people. It ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lost From What?

Contributed by Robert Collins on Nov 11, 2001

We tend to tell people they are lost, but don’t tell them from what.

Lost from what? Matthew 18:10- 14 When a person is Lost, they are lost from God and His Will for them. God does not impose on us His will to try to hold us back or hold us down, His will is for us to go Forward, Upward, To be the best we can be, “That we may have life and have it more ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

From Nowhere To Somewhere Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on May 2, 2002

There is an intention to the law.

FROM NOWHERE TO SOMEWHERE Galatians 3:19-25 S: Law & Grace Th: Grace-Full Living Pr: THERE IS AN INTENTION TO THE LAW. ?: What? What is its purpose? KW: Purposes TS: We will find in our study of Galatians 3:19-25 four purposes that demonstrate the intention of the law. The _____ purpose that ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:19-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Man From Smallville Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 12, 2002

Judges 14 tells us that Samson’s relationship with the Philistine woman was "from the LORD." How could that be? And what can this chapter in Samson’s life teach us?

OPEN: Commenting on the "Spiderman" movie, a critic noted that the famous kiss (where Spiderman kissed the heroine while hanging upside down in the rain) was actually not a kiss at all. The actor put his mouth up to hers but actually didn’t kiss her because - between having to wear his mask and ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

From Humbug To Hallelujah

Contributed by Sean Smuts on Jan 15, 2003

A look at the Apostle Paul’s conversion.

Text: Acts 9:1-9 Sean Smuts Subject: Salvation Theme: Salvation through Christ From Humbug to Hallelujah! Introduction: We all require salvation at one point or another. (Illus.) Scrooge (Illus.) George Bailey (It’s A Wonderful ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-9

Denomination: Mennonite

From Ichabod To Ebenezer Series

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Jan 24, 2003

Seventh in a series on Revivl influenced by Rick Atchley. This lesson covers the move one can make to rejoin fellowship with God.

FROM ICHABOD TO EBENEZER I Samuel 4:1-11,14; 7:1-13 INTRODUCTION: Paul Harvey tells a story about an attractive airline stewardess who was being hounded by two flirts – one at the front of the plane, the other at the back. She was obviously very put-off by the very forward advances being made by ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

From Persecuting To Preaching Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on May 24, 2002

This sermon illustrates the necessity of personal evangelism and our atttitudes towards it.

From Persecuting to Preaching Acts 9:1-22 May 26, 2002 Intro: A. [Transformed by an Elevator, Citation: Owen Bourgaize, Castel, Guernsey, United Kingdom] A family from a remote area was making their first visit to a big city. They checked in to a grand hotel and stood in amazement at the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational