Sermons on Guarding Affections:

Obey God

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 8, 2009

Today Peter will help us see some great ways to obey the Lord.

Obey God Acts 3:1-4:20 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - June 14, 2009 *This past week we had a great Vacation Bible School! Everything ran like clock-work, but it wasn’t easy. Raymond McHenry told about a mom who brought her son to VBS for the first time. This boy was extremely ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How To Draw Near To God (Ii)

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 7, 2009

Sermon uses the layout of the Tabernacle to draw instruction on how to draw near to God.

How to Draw Near to God (II) James 4:8 4-19-09 Intro A couple of weeks ago we talked about drawing near to God. James 4:8 tells us to do that: “Draw near to God and He will draw near to you....” I’m glad that verse is a promise as well as a command. God promises to draw near to us if we will draw ...read more

Scripture: James 4:8

Denomination: Charismatic

Ten Reflections On Christmas

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Dec 26, 2006

THIS SERMON HAS TEN REFLECTIONS ON CHRISTMAS NAMELY 1. SAVIOUR 2. SHINING 3. SURPRISE 4. SANCTITY 5. SUBMISSION 6. SIMPLICITY 7. SAFETY 8. SIGNS 9. SINGING 10.SHARING

TEN REFLECTIONS ON CHRISTMAS *************************************************** OUTLINE 1. SAVIOUR 2. SHINING 3. SURPRISE 4. SANCTITY 5. SUBMISSION 6. SIMPLICITY 7. SAFETY 8. SIGNS 9. SINGING 10.SHARING THE MESSAGE TEN REFLECTIONS ON CHRISTMAS ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Discipleship - The Sacrifice Of Self Series

Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 30, 2006

What does it really mean to be a disciple?

Discipleship – The Sacrifice of Self Luke 14:25 – 35 Out west, there is a park called the Bridger Wilderness Area. This is a place that lives true to its name. The only shelters you will find are the tents that people bring in with them. The only restrooms you will find resemble bushes and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Serving God Series

Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Apr 10, 2008

The Role, Responsibilities, and Reward for Pastors or anyone who has a sphere of spiritual influence.

Serving God – 1Peter 5:1-4 Intro: According to several confirmed sources across denominational lines: Today: in regards to: Pastors: - Fifteen hundred pastors leave the ministry each month due to moral failure, spiritual burnout or contention in their churches. - Four thousand new ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Keeping On Keeping On Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Apr 13, 2008

Lessons we can learn from Peter and John’s example in refusing to stay silent or testifying in Jesus’ name.

*Intro>The French Foreign Legion has an inspiring motto: “If I falter, push me on. If I stumble, pick me up. If I retreat, shoot me.” -Obviously, neither Peter nor John were members of the French Foreign Legion, but they demonstrated a similar determination. -After being used by God to heal a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Strength In The Times Of Temptations

Contributed by Charles Mccall on Oct 20, 2007

No matter what temptation you face, God is able to help you endure it, and overcome it.

Matthew 26:41 I Corinthians 10:13 James 1:12-16 Topic: Strength in times of temptations We live in a world that is full of various and different types of temptations. Temptation is defined as an allurement, enticement, or an invitations to engage in a immoral act, in a sinful act, in an act ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

How To Pray For Others Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 28, 2008

65th in a series from Ephesians. Paul’s prayer request helps us learn how to pray for others more effectively.

In his book, Everyone’s Normal Until You Get to Know Them, John Ortberg tells the story about a man who wanders into a small and cluttered antique shop. As he walked up and down the aisles browsing, he saw the usual furniture, lamps, vases and oil paintings common to every antique store. Then he ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Four Chariots From Bronze Mountain Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 13, 2010

A study of chapter 6 verses 1 through 15

Zechariah 6: 1 – 15 The Four Chariots From Bronze Mountains 1 Then I turned and raised my eyes and looked, and behold, four chariots were coming from between two mountains, and the mountains were mountains of bronze. 2 With the first chariot were red horses, with the second chariot black horses, ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 6:1-15

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

"The Peace Of God" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Dec 3, 2007

Sermon 10 in a study in Philippians

“Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice! 5 Let your gentle spirit be known to all men. The Lord is near. 6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Orthodox

Stand And Fight: Don't Lose Your Head Series

Contributed by Daniel Richter on May 9, 2008

The helmet of salvation

Stand and Fight: Don’t Lose Your Head Sunday, August 5th, 2007 Beartown Road Alliance Church Now that summer is already half over, and softball season is done, I’ve begun to look forward to our basketball league that starts up every fall. We host the league out in our gym and have shown some very ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:17

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Forgiveness - What It Is, What It Isn't

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Mar 8, 2010

First of a three-part series on forgiveness, this is meant to help people get a better grasp on what forgiveness is really all about by covering some of what it is and what it isn't.

Forgiveness – What It Is, What It’s Not Ephesians 4:32 March 7, 2010 General intro: Forgiveness is one of those topics that can really get people going. And usually it’s because they think they know what it’s all about so they’re waiting for the pastor to confirm ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:32

Denomination: Wesleyan

Nehemiah's Prayers Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 13, 2017

Nehemiah's contemporary, Ezra, had taken some of the exiles back to their homeland and rebuilt the temple. But the walls had been broken down and the gates had been burned. This is where Nehemiah comes in. Let's see how prayer factors into this endeavor.

NEHEMIAH’S PRAYERS In 586 b.c. Jerusalem was destroyed by Nebuchadnezzar. He captured the Jews and exiled them to Babylon. Nehemiah’s time is 141 years later in 445 b.c., when the Persians ruled the land. Nehemiah's contemporary, Ezra, had taken some of the exiles back to their homeland and ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11, Nehemiah 2:1-9, Nehemiah 4:1-9, Nehemiah 6:15-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prayer For Unity Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 7, 2014

As we pray for the unity of the body of Christ, pray for power, for love, and for the fullness of God Himself.

At a wedding rehearsal in Concord, California, the pastor was explaining the symbolism of the unity candle. “After the middle candle is lit,” he said, “blowing out the two side candles means the two become one.” “Oh,” someone in the wedding party exclaimed. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Is There An Expiration Date On Eternal Life?

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 7, 2014

Christians have two experiences that lie ahead for them. The first is physical death/the end of this earthly road; the second is the life hereafter (Eternity beyond this life & world.)

Is There an Expiration Date on Eternal Life? (Doctrinal Sermon on Perseverance of the Saints) March 2, 2014 Chester’s FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A Christians have two experiences that lie ahead for them. 1 The first is physical death/the end of this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:2-5

Denomination: Baptist