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Let Go Of Bitterness Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on May 9, 2008

Bitterness is a dangerous thing in the life of the Christian that simply needs to be let go of.

“Let Go Of Bitterness” Introduction: In Southeast Asia many years ago someone developed an ingenious method to catch monkeys alive and unharmed. The “Monkey Trap” which was developed was very simple; the hunter would take a pot with a wide bottom and narrow opening and bury the pot in the ground ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Going The Extra Mile When You Have To Grind Your Teeth And Fight

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Mar 16, 2014

Summary: This sermon supports the understanding of humility, which use properly is one of the best weapons in a Christian’s arsenal; by traveling a second mile on a difficult, lonely road; a road Jesus knew and traveled, a road he want us to travel also.

Word Count 2513 Leviticus 19:1-2,9-18 1 Corinthians 3:10-11,16-23 Matthew 5:38-48 Psalm 119:33-40 This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s in Maybole, and St John in Girvan, Scotland on the 23rd February 2014 (Scottish Episcopal Churches in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries) {this was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Episcopal

Wholly Devoted Heart Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 17, 2012

In this sermon, we explore the importance of the spiritual heart, diseases of the heart, how to have a wholly devoted heart.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a mechanic who was working on a car motor when he spotted a world-famous heart surgeon enter his shop. 1. The heart surgeon stood at the counter waiting for the service manager to come take a look at his car. 2. The mechanic shouted across the garage, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

One More Shovel Of Dirt

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Apr 18, 2012

Work by faith.

II Kings 3: 6And king Jehoram went out of Samaria the same time, and numbered all Israel. 7And he went and sent to Jehoshaphat the king of Judah, saying, The king of Moab hath rebelled against me: wilt thou go with me against Moab to battle? And he said, I will go up: I am as thou art, my people ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 3:6-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Study Of The Book Of Romans Lesson 34 Series

Contributed by James May on May 20, 2015

Continuation of the expository study of the Book of Romans

Book of Romans Study Lesson # 34 – Romans 12:17-21 By Rev. James May We live in a world where it is so easy to suddenly find yourself in a position of having to defend yourself against something or someone that will come against you without any probable cause. I was watching a video a few ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:17-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Responses Of The Heart Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jul 31, 2014

The Word of God is sown into our heart & it must come to fruition within our heart. The condition of our heart determines the fruition of the Word of God that is sown.

[Matters of the Heart Series] RESPONSES OF THE HEART LUKE 8: 11-15 [Mt. 13:1-23; Mark 4:1-20; Isa. 55:10-11] Here we have the various responses of the heart to the Word of God illustrated in the Parable of the Sower. The Word of God is sown into our heart and it must come to fruition within ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

Every Thought Captive

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Jul 11, 2017

In 2 Corinthians 10:5 Paul wrote, "We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ..." What did Paul mean,and how do we do it?

Note: the square-bracketed notations are prompts for changing or animating PowerPoint slides. If a reader wishes to have the slide presentation that goes with this sermon in PowerPoint 10, send an Email to me at sam@srmccormick.net with the subject: Every Thought Captive Powerpoint and I will send ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:7, Romans 2:15, Romans 12:3, 2 Corinthians 5:17, 1 Corinthians 3:18, 1 Corinthians 10:12, 1 Corinthians 14:20, 1 Peter 1:13, Romans 14:14, James 4:17, Romans 12:2, 2 Corinthians 10:5-6, Matthew 23:26-28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Perseverance Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 31, 2019

Focusing on perseverance in faith during trials.

INTRODUCTION On May 29, 2013 I registered for an event called the “Tough Mudder.” The event that I participated in was a 12 mile run with about 15 obstacles sprinkled throughout. During the event, there are obstacles such as crawling through the mud on your stomach with electric wires above you… ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Trumpet Will Sound Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 31, 2023

If you want to finish well, anticipate the change to come, anticipate the victory ahead, and abound in the work God gives you to do. Don’t quit before you see the victory.

Stuart Briscoe, former senior pastor at Elmbrook church in Milwauke, talked about his running days. He said: I taught all my kids to enjoy running. Then they taught me how not to enjoy it. While I could keep a pace ahead of them, it was great. But when they began to haul me out of bed early… on a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:50-58, Numbers 10:7-8, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Joel 2:1-2, Romans 7:8-11, Isaiah 25:6-8, Revelation 19:6-9, Revelation 19:11-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Putting Off The Old Life Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 11, 2024

Believers are to behave differently than unbelievers.

Putting Off the Old Life Ephesians 4:17-24 Rev. Brian Bill March 9-10, 2024 This past Sunday night, a 17-year-old follower of Christ named Jennifer Jeffries impressed the American Idol judges with her original song called “Change My Ways.” The lyrics speak of her being so independent that she had ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

#14 The Gathering Storm Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Mar 29, 2020

Jesus could have moderated his stance to protect Himself. But in Mark 3:1-6 Jesus did just the opposite. He did it to help someone with a withered hand, and to prompt the Pharisees to do their part in fulfilling the plan of redemption.

#14 The Gathering Storm Series: Mark March 29, 2020 Chuck Sligh NOTE: PowerPoint or ProPresenter presentations are available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives. TEXT: Please turn ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

"why Did The Cheering Stop?"

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Apr 14, 2020

Palm Sunday sermon.

Title: “Why Did the Cheering Stop?” Script: Lk. 19:29ff. Type: Theme/special occasion Where: GNBC Palm Sunday 2020 Intro: Gene A. Smith, an American historian, authored a book entitled, “When The Cheering Stopped.” The book told of Woodrow Wilson, and the events surrounding WW1. Upon the end ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Stop Wallowing! 3 Steps To Strengthen Yourself In Your God - 1 Samuel 30:6-31 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Oct 15, 2025

1 Samuel 30:6 – The Pivot Verse That Changed Everything for David. David turned agony to victory in ONE verse—watch how YOU can too!

For free audio or video download of this message, visit https://www.treasuringgod.com/sermons-by-scripture or my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@DarrellFerguson. Introduction The world handles distress in a million different ways. Tranquilizers. Alcohol. Physical exercise. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:6-31

Anonymous- Bonus Series

Contributed by Rob Ketterling on Nov 24, 2014

Continuation from week 4!

Anonymous Bonus Sermon, by Pastor Rob Ketterling All right, we are continuing the series, and this is the bonus sermon. And I'm going to just give you a little bit of what the other service got, and then we'll jump in and pick up on number nine of the list. But I didn't want you to miss this ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:1-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Bonus Sermon Anonymous Series

Contributed by Rob Ketterling on Dec 23, 2014

Bonus Sermon You matter, You're name matters, you are not alone, you are not a number at our Church

Anonymous Bonus Sermon, by Pastor Rob Ketterling All right, we are continuing the series, and this is the bonus sermon. And I'm going to just give you a little bit of what the other service got, and then we'll jump in and pick up on number nine of the list. But I didn't want you to miss this ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 18:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God