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Dealing With The Enemy! Part 1

Contributed by Ronald Crandall on Jan 7, 2003

We have all been hit by the enemy at one time or another yet how do we deal with his attacks. The tendency is to retreat, this is a series that I hope will give you some strength and encouragement.

Dealing with the enemy! Part 1 By: Ron Crandall Introduction: This morning we shared on how the enemy comes against the believers in Christ, how the enemy first strikes at the home and marriage. Then when he has destroyed the family unit he then moves on and desires to decimate what remains of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11, Ephesians 4:14-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Sword And The Servants Knot

Contributed by Keith Harms on Feb 28, 2001

Servanthoood and the Sword of the Spirit go hand in hand

The Sword and the Servants Knot Keith Harms, Pastor of livingWORD Assembly of God-Delavan, Wisconsin This is an article written for our local newspaper I have over many years developed my perception of Christian responsibility toward God, His Church and the unsaved of our community and the world. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:9-10, John 13:4-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Understanding Our Message Series

Contributed by Thomas Cash on Apr 20, 2006

1st in a series from 1 Timothy. In spite of the world’s conclusion that the church is inneffective, God still calls on today’s believers to "Hold Fast" and rely on His grace.

Lessons for a Healthy Church: Understanding Our Message (1 Timothy 1:3-20) Introduction (Mention the devotional insert in the bulletin): Years ago the following ad appeared in a London Newspaper: “Men wanted for hazardous journey, small wages, bitter cold, long months of complete darkness, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:3-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Grace Grants Gratefulness

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Nov 18, 2008

Ephesians is a letter from Paul that tells about all we have as part of the Family of God. In it seven times he talks about our walk. As God’s children our life should be charactirized by a walk of gratefullness/thanksgiving. Grace is what grants a gra

Intro: Ephesians is a wonderful letter written by Paul that talks about us being part of the family of God. One of the main themes of the letter is the Lordship or headship of Christ. The only way the body will ever be truly united in missions, evangelism, praise, and thanksgiving is to be under ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:20

Denomination: Baptist

"Political Dynamite"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 30, 2009

A sermon for Epiphany.

Matthew 2:1-12 “Political Dynamite” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN I remember my mother telling me of a traumatic childhood experience when she felt that she had just “fallen from her throne.” She remembers where she was and the thoughts and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

"There Is Great Hope Despite Power, Self-Interest And Greed"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 21, 2010

A sermon about two different roads.

Matthew 2:1-23 “There is Great Hope despite Power, Self-Interest and Greed” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN www.eastridgeumc.com The heroes of our Gospel Lesson for this morning certainly seem familiar to us. Each year, we probably all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-23

Denomination: United Methodist

Eagles' Wings Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 7, 2007

The bond between God and His people is intense.

Eagles’ Wings (Exodus 19:1-8) 1. We now approach the part in our series when God is preparing to give the Children of Israel the 10 Commandments, the heart of the 613 Mitzvot /Commandments of the Torah. 2. There is an old joke about why God gave Israel the 10 Commandments. The Lord goes to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Nativity: Light Over Darkness Series

Contributed by John Phillip R. Pesebre on Dec 3, 2012

The birth of Jesus of Nazareth is the good news that the promised Messiah has arrived.

Introduction Our gospel writer Luke is a very educated man. He was not just an ordinary doctor, "At the top was the equivalent of a surgeon general of the empire. He was by law a noble, a dux (duke) or a vicarius (vicar) of the emperor. He held the title of comes archiatorum, “count of the chief ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Today Is The Day Of Salvation (Ash Wednesday) Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Feb 15, 2010

Ash Wednesday sermon about reconciliation.

Now Is the Day of Salvation! 2 Corinthians 5:20b-6:10 Introduction The Danish philosopher Søren Kierkegaard once sought to describe the incarnation of God in Christ. He used this simple illustrative story: A certain king was very rich. His power was known throughout the world. But he was most ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

A Pitiful Sight

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 29, 2011

An illustration of people groups who today do ’penance’ to earn God’s favor highlights Paul’s admonition to the Jews who made so many pitiful attempts at gaining God’s salvation He wants to freely give away. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, Powerpoint

A Pitiful Sight Romans 4:9-25 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/PitifulSight.html Every hear a great throng of people make pilgrimage to the Shrine of Guadalupe in Mexico, a site where supposedly the Virgin Mary once stood...however unlikely that is. They go there hoping to get her attention, and to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:9-25

Denomination: Baptist

A Servant Who Should Be Respected Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 6, 2012

We are to respect those in spiritual authority, and we are to respect those who pour themselves out for the Gospel. Paul deserved respect on both counts.

A Servant Who Should Be Respected 2 Corinthians 12: 11-18 1. With the disaster of Hurricane Sandy and the misery and grief it brought, we are reminded about how vulnerable we all are. 2. This life is filled with twists, turns, and uncertainties. The only real insurance is the assurance of our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:11-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Back To The Basics - Baptism Series

Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 29, 2012

Baptism is the first outward demonstration of the salvation that has happened on the inside.

Back to the Basics - Baptism May 20, 2012 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Baptism is the first outward demonstration of the salvation that has happened on the inside. Focus Passage: Romans 6:1-7 Introduction: The story is told about the baptism of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

America And Ancient Israel

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Jul 22, 2015

America and Ancient Israel

America and Ancient Israel The similarities between the ancient Israelites and Americans today are staggering. There are numerous, and I mean numerous Old Testament and New Testament Scriptures dedicated to Israel and its eminent fall, so there is absolutely no way we will be able to cover them ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 106:7-37

Denomination: Foursquare

"Living God’s Way" Series

Contributed by Cameron Mays on Mar 25, 2013

The implication of God’s grace which is through Jesus Christ by the power of the Holy Spirit, aiding the believer in embracing righteousness & sanctification!!!

Text: Romans 12:1-2 Thought: “Living God’s Way” Theme: Christian Ethics & Conduct Point: Accountability Introduction Our epistle identifies its author as “Paul the Apostle”. A few people from past centuries questioned the Pauline authorship of the Epistle to the Romans, but no one has ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Light Of Christmas The Way Of Christ Series

Contributed by Brett Crosson on May 10, 2019

Christ came into this world to do some amazing things, and to show us the way to live. He wants us to be servants, to make sacrifices and to flow in the supernatural power of God. Peter did, Paul did, Philip did and so can you and I.

Phil 2 Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, 2 then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind. 3 Do ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal