Sermons on Handling Critics:

The Persecution Of The Mother Of God. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 3, 2024

Throughout history, the mother of God, Mary, has faced relentless attacks and criticisms from those influenced by the spirit of Satan.

Throughout history, the mother of God, Mary, has faced relentless attacks and criticisms from those influenced by the spirit of Satan. We will explore the biblical basis for understanding these assaults and how they align with the spiritual battle between good and evil. Satan's Enmity Against ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:15, Ephesians 6:12

Understanding Of The Times

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Sep 27, 2021

Discernment in this hour, is the most critical requirement of all of our senses. Discernment and understanding of the times, will give us the advantage in this fight.

1 Kings 19:8-13 And he arose, and did eat and drink, and went in the strength of that meat forty days and forty nights unto Horeb the mount of God. [9] And he came thither unto a cave, and lodged there; and, behold, the word of the Lord came to him, and he said unto him, What doest thou here, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:8-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mastering The Art Of Discernment SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

Discernment is a critical skill in our current times. Understanding and discerning the times gives us an advantage in navigating life's challenges.

Discernment is crucial in the current hour; it is the most critical requirement for our senses. Understanding the times and having discernment will give us an advantage in the fight we are facing. "And he got up and ate and drank. Strengthened by that food, he traveled forty days and forty nights ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:8-13

Topics: Discernment, Understanding

The Need Of Intensive Prayers

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 8, 2025

Prayer is the life-wire of every believer. It is not merely a spiritual exercise but a divine lifeline through which we commune with God, enforce His will on earth, and overcome the forces of darkness.

THE NEED OF INTENSIVE PRAYERS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: James 5:16 "Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much." Supporting Texts: Luke 18:1, 1 Thessalonians 5:17, Matthew ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16, Luke 18:1, 1 Thessalonians 5:17, Matthew 26:41, Jeremiah 33:3, Acts 12:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Too Silly For A Funeral; Too Serious For A Party

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 2, 2019

Christians must be aware of becoming hypercritical of divine work and of other believers, ascribing what is done as unworthy of Christ. To explore this situation, the message is a study of Jesus' censure of the generation in which He then lived.

“Truly, I say to you, among those born of women there has arisen no one greater than John the Baptist. Yet the one who is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he. From the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven has suffered violence, and the violent take it by force. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Prescription For Powerful Peace Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 26, 2006

According to a Gallup Poll, many people believe "peace of mind" is critical for success in life. So why doesn’t everybody experience this peace?

Begin by reciting Galatians 5:22-23a “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.” OPEN: Some time back the Gallup organization polled Americans about their most important criteria for judging personal success. They ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Guarding Our Huddle Time Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Jan 24, 2013

When a married couple has this regular huddle time, they can handle the day’s pressures with calm and confidence. Why is this?

Peacemakers of the Heart Guarding our Huddle Time Introduction: 1. We are commanded to pursue peace (Psalm 34:14; 1 Peter 3:10-11). God intended for His children to live a peaceful and sane lifestyle. 1 Timothy 2:2 • Read Psalm 23 2. But if this is to become a reality, we must put in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:2

Denomination: Bible Church

The Triumphal Entry Series

Contributed by James Chandler on Mar 30, 2003

We will look at the Triumphal Entry of Jesus into Jerusalem and discover three important principles for our lives.

Matthew 21 The Triumphal Entry As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, saying to them, "Go to the village ahead of you, and at once you will find a donkey tied there, with her colt by her. Untie them and bring them to me. If anyone says ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It Starts With Desire Series

Contributed by David Flowers on May 11, 2010

Part 6 in series Love Never Dies, this message focuses on the critical role of our own desire in being able to move toward spiritual change.

It Starts With Desire Love Never Dies, prt. 6 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers May 9, 2010 Thomas Merton said, “a life is either all spiritual or not spiritual at all. No man can serve two masters. Your life is shaped by the end you live for. You are made in the image of what you ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-6

Denomination: Free Methodist

Intimacy & Agony Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 23, 2012

How do you handle impending doom? You know, those times when something bad is happening and it's about to get much worse? Jesus faced the ultimate in impending doom in the Garden of Gethsemane. How He handled it is a model for us in times of difficulty.

The stage has been set, the lights have dimmed. The players have taken their places and learned their lines. All the blocking is complete and the production of Jesus’ crucifixion is ready to begin. From Chapter 14 verse 12 the action is nearly non-stop leading to the betrayal, arrest, trial, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:12-42

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Abraham Lincoln

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 9, 2002

The faith of Abraham Lincoln is best expressed in the phrase he coined, “One Nation Under God!”

Abraham Lincoln Thesis: The faith of Abraham Lincoln is best expressed in the phrase he coined, “One Nation Under God!” Scripture Texts: On the phrase “One Nation Under God” Genesis 18:18 – “Abraham will surely become a great and powerful nation, and all the nations on earth will be blessed ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:18, Matthew 12:25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God, We Need Leaders! Series

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 24, 2010

If we were going to use one word to define "leadership" it would have to be the word "influence". Someone is a leader to the extent that he or she is able to influence other people.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Nehemiah 1:1 4 (This is the first of a Leadership series featuring Nehemiah. Some ideas & illustrations in these messages were based on or benefited ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Art Of Living With Disagreements

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 1, 2025

Disagreements are inevitable, but how we handle them makes all the difference. In this sermon, we explore four suggestions for developing the art of living with disagreements.

Introduction: A. Once there was a ministerial panel that was asked to debate the question of when life begins. 1. The first minister said: “Life begins at conception, of course!” 2. The second minister countered: “No, no, life certainly begins at birth.” 3. The third minister chimed in: “Perhaps ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29-32, James 1:19, Proverbs 18:13, 1 Corinthians 8:1, 1 Corinthians 13:2, 1 Corinthians 13:4-8, Ephesians 4:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Getting Ready For Christmas

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 21, 2000

How do we handle the fact that it is His birthday, & so few are paying any attention to Him at all?

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. You have probably heard the old saying that there are 3 types of people: people who make things happen, people who watch things happen, & people who have no earthly idea what is happening. There are many who ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Stewards View Of Stuff

Contributed by Dan Cale on Jan 24, 2004

This is the third in a series of stewardship sermons and deals with our handling of the material goods of life. Includes tithing and stuff managment.

A Stewards View of Stuff Mark 12:41-44 This morning we are going to continue our time in stewardship month looking at a Stewards View of Stuff. Comedian George Carlin (who by the way I do not recommend you listen to) proclaims, ¡§A house is just a pile of stuff with a cover on it. That’s all your ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: *other