Sermons on God Created Man:

Practical Work Ethic Series

Contributed by Phillip Day on Jan 10, 2007

Paul moves from the words of encouragement to Timothy in Chapter 1 to words of wisdom in a credible work ethic that all Christians should strive to maintain.

Practical Work Ethic 2 Timothy 2:1-26 I. Work’s Zeal (v. 1-7) a. Enduring Hardship (v. 3-4; 2 Corinthians 4:10) b. Maintaining Integrity (v. 5; 1 Corinthians 9:25-27) c. Brings “first” fruits (v. 6) II. Work’s Motivation (v. 8-13) a. Jesus is alive (v. 8) b. God’s Word is active (v. 9; Hebrews ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Difficult People

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 19, 2007

- David had every reason for despair - How David kept his sanity under Saul’s assaults

The defeat of Despair: — Mr. Greatheart, old Honest and the four young men went up to Doubting Castle to look for Giant Despair. When they came at the castle gate, they knocked for entrance with an unusual noise. At that the old giant comes to the gate; and Diffidence his wife follows Then these ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 19:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Hot Sync Your Marriage

Contributed by Mike Fox on Aug 18, 2007

You really can make a difference in your marriage. Saved or unsaved, you need to learn some tools to keep your marriage!

Hot-Sync Your Marriage! "Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof." Proverbs 18:21 We used to have just PDA’s. Now, like most, we’ve updated to PDA Phones, mainly for business. But when we had our PDA’s, we had a feature called "Hot-Sync". ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:21

Denomination: Apostolic

The Pain Of Christmas

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 27, 2008

We have cleaned Christmas up. We have sanitized and glamorized it. Just as there was no room in the Inn, there is no room for the pain of Christmas?

“The Pain of Christmas?” Angel choirs. . . glowing stars, wise men with gifts . . . animals peering reverently into the stall-turned birthing room in awe . . . mother and father raptured by sheer joy. Christmas. The clean version. The sanitized and glamorized TV special account. Just as there ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The First Pentecostal Martyr Series

Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Sep 8, 2006

The church was growing very fast and with it came problems. The Holy Spirit has the answer.

THE BOOK OF ACTS - LESSON # 12 “The First Pentecostal Martyr” Acts 6:1-15 The church is growing. Amid great results came a great problem. God has the answer. God has prepared Spirit filled men, gifted men, to solve the situation. Through the centuries, God has always placed gifted Spirit ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Preparing For The Conflict

Contributed by Norman Mc Leod on Oct 11, 2001

Sermon in response to the September 11th tragic events.

PREPARING FOR THE CONFLICT Ephesians 6:10-17 By Norman Mc Leod October 11, 2001 OPENNING HYMN: Onward Christian Soldiers ILLUSTRATION: Part of President Bush’s radio address to the Nation September 15, 2001 THE PRESIDENT: “Good morning. This weekend I am engaged in extensive sessions with ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Behold, I Am Doing A New Thing

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 20, 2013

Remember not the former things...

BEHOLD, I AM DOING A NEW THING! Isaiah 43:18-25. The first point of application for the prophecies of Isaiah 1-35 is the contemporary Assyrian threat, which is finally resolved in the narrative of Isaiah 36-37. After King Hezekiah’s sickness in Isaiah 38 - and the miraculous turning back of the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hanukah

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 26, 2012

Hanukah speaks of persecution followed by the victory of righteousness over evil and the joy that follows.

Hanukah (Daniel 8:9-14, John 10:22) 1. Jewish humorists compare Christmas to Hanukah: Christmas is one day, same day every year. December 25. Jews love Dec. 25th. It's another paid day off work. We go to movies and out for Chinese food, and Israeli dancing. Chanukah is eight days. It starts the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 8:9-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Your Opinion Doesn't Matter To Me. Date: 22:06:10

Contributed by Dr. Amen Howard on Aug 4, 2014

No matter what you do. I want you to know that everybody always has an opinion. People never avoid their opinion of other people.

Your Opinion doesn't Matter to Me. Luke 17: 11-19. Opinion. is powerful, sometimes it can be very negative or even lead to destruction. Opinion can lead people to destroy their life, carrier, family, even others. People can have opinion about what they are going to wear, where to eat, what ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Conflict With The Comforter

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Mar 27, 2013

A sermon detailing how we can diminish the influence of the Holy spirit in our lives.

“Conflict with the Comforter” Ephesians 4:1-32 ********** Ephesians 4:30 And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption. 1 Thessalonians 5:19 Quench not the Spirit. INTRODUCTION: This word grieve means to make sad or sorrowful, to cause ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:30

Denomination: Baptist

Chameleons! Series

Contributed by Bala Samson on May 27, 2013

Did you know Chameleons shoot their tongue further than the length of their body to catch insects? In much the same way, people shoot out their tongue to bombard you with insults, curses, faults and false accusation.

Genesis 31:1 Now Jacob heard the words of Laban's sons, saying, "Jacob has taken away all that was our father's, and from what was our father's he has acquired all this wealth." Did you know Chameleons shoot their tongue further than the length of their body to catch insects? In much the same way, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 31:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Stop Whining And Start Winning!

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 10, 2015

So you think it is tough being a Christian?

Romans 8 35 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? 36 As it is written, For thy sake we are killed all the day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter. 37 Nay, in all these things we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:35-37

Denomination: Baptist

Physical Versus Spiritual Concerns Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jan 2, 2017

Make a resolution to focus on the spiritual first!

It’s a new year and for many it’s another time to make resolutions; does anyone even know the main definition of what a resolution is?? A resolution is a firm decision to do or not to do something! What are typical new year’s resolutions?? Most resolutions are for physical ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

#8 Transformed By The Power Of The Holy Spirit (Sanctification #1) Series

Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Mar 9, 2015

This sermon speaks about the work of the HOly Spirit in bringing about our sanctificaition. The Holy Spirit counsels us, congregates us (brings us together with other believers), and corrects us.

Transformed by the Power of the Spirit (Experiencing Sanctification #1) Introduction: In last week’s sermon I spoke about the work of the Holy Spirit in our salvation. Today I will be speaking to you about how the Holy Spirit works in us after we are saved. Salvation is just the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:2, 1 Corinthians 2:9-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Save Yourself

Contributed by Michael Jakes on Sep 11, 2015

The command to save yourself came on the heels of the first and greatest gospel sermon ever preached...the result was 3,000 souls coming to Christ on that day.

THE PRESENT CONDITION 2Ti.3:1-5 v1 This know also that in the last days, perilous times shall come. v2-5 For men shall be...(this is the perverse generation) v5...from such turn away. (avoid; depart; withdraw; shun; no fellowship; leave alone; do not associate) Acts 2:37-40 v37 Now when they ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-40

Denomination: Pentecostal