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Evil Disguised PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Encourage the church to confront evil, understand the reality of spiritual warfare, and pray for discernment to distinguish between God's truth and the enemy's lies, using the example of King Saul's disobedience in 1 Samuel 28:8.

Good morning, church family. Today, we're gonna dive into a passage that's a bit of a tough one, but it's crucial for our understanding about how evil can creep into our midst, the reality of spiritual warfare, and our need for discerning hearts and prayerful spirits. We're going to be looking at 1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 28:8

Topics: Evil, Church

Kingdom Now: Good Fruit! PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Explore the themes of living the Golden Rule, discerning false prophets, and producing good fruit in our lives as believers.

Good morning, everyone! You've probably heard the statement, "Walk the talk." It's a common phrase used to remind us that our actions should match our words. But have you ever stopped to consider how it applies to our Christian life? Today, we'll be diving into Matthew 7:12-23, exploring the themes ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:12-23

Topics: Kingdom Now, Jesus' Teachings

Naboth's Vineyard PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 26, 2023

The sermon emphasizes trusting God in dark times, rejecting injustice, safeguarding God's anointed, and resisting envy, as illustrated in 1 Kings 21. Key

Welcome, dear family of faith, to this sacred gathering where we come together, not just as individuals, but as a collective body, knit together by the love of our Savior. We are here to lean into the wisdom of the Word, to let its truths shape us, to let its promises uplift us, and to let its ...read more

Topics: Grapes, Envy

I Think She's Asleep Now

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 13, 2009

Christ has interpreted the seventh commandment by the tenth to reflect the purity expected of those who are part of the Kingdom of Heaven. Marriage for a Christian is meant to reflect the relationship of Christ and His people.

“I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman with lustful intent has already committed adultery with her in his heart.”[1] The people of Newburyport, Massachusetts were scandalized in the summer of 2004 when their mayor, Mary Anne Clancy, admitted to an affair with a married gym teacher. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:28

Denomination: Baptist

Salvaging Sleepy Sardis Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Feb 14, 2002

So that we do not become spiritually drowsy, we learn to take inventory of our spiritual lives through remembrance, obedience, and repentance.

THERE IS NOTHING WORSE THAN DEAD ORTHODOXY AND DEAD TRADITIONALISM IN A DEAD CHURCH. A DEAD CHURCH WHERE NOBODY JOINS, GETS SAVED OR FEELS COMPELLED TO PUT FORTH ANY EFFORT INTO THE CHURCH’S MINISTRIES. NO WONDER THE LORD CAME UPON SARDIS AND TOLD THEM TO "WAKE UP!" SARDIS WAS A CHURCH THAT WAS ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Free Methodist

Smoke & Mirrors

Contributed by James May on Apr 18, 2001

Satan has many tools of deception and he knows how to use them against saint and sinner alike.

SMOKE AND MIRRORS James 1:22 -25 “But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. For if any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass: for he beholdeth himself, and goeth his way, and straightway ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Run With The Winners

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jan 26, 2001

exposition of Hebrews 12:1-3

Run with the Winners Hebrews 12:1-3 Outline I. The witnesses that comfort us - "cloud of witnesses" II. The weights that confine us - "let us lay aside every weight" A. Call to discern what handicaps us - "weight" B. Courage to discard what handicaps us - "lay aside" III. The wickedness ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Glory In The Shame!

Contributed by Paul Tuck on Jan 12, 2002

Perhaps we don’t understand that ancient mentality of hostility towards the preaching of the cross but the Apostle Paul did. And though he KNEW that people regarded the idea of God on a cross as vile and shameful, not only did he preach it, but he glor

GLORY IN THE SHAME! Galatians 6:14 Today, at least in Western society, the cross is a perfectly acceptable symbol, a rather harmless token of the Christian faith. Most people, except perhaps some of the trouble-making sort, take no offense at all to the sight of a cross. In fact, many people ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:14

Denomination: Baptist

The Incarnation Series

Contributed by John Raulerson on Dec 12, 2007

The doctrine of the Incarnation assures us that we have a God who can understand our every need and has the power to meet us in our deepest needs.

Series: Doctrines of Christmas THE INCARNATION Matt 1:18-25 Isaiah 7:14, , John 1:1,14 A father put his four-year-old son to bed. Having finished prayers, stories, and all the little bedtime things, he kissed his son and turned the light off. His son started sobbing, "Don’t leave me. I’m ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is Love

Contributed by Christopher Decker on Dec 28, 2006

John gives us a message of God’s love after being connected to Jesus ministry.

April 30, 2006 There are times as a pastor when I look at the readings on the back of the bulletin and think…how am I ever going to craft a sermon out of this? The selections don’t speak to me and don’t seem relevant to the lives of the church or people. But then there are times when I read the ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

The Hands Of Jesus

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on May 15, 2006

The hands of our Lord speaks of the entire ministry.

Our Web Site: cbcbedford.com ------------------------- The HANDS OF JESUS JOHN 20:27 Pilot in the ending of John Gospel said, "Behold the man" What a contrast from what John the Baptist said in the beginning of the gospel, "Behold! the Lamb of God." B. We want to BEHOLD THE MAN CHRIST ...read more

Scripture: John 20:27

Denomination: Baptist

The Real Deal On Temptation

Contributed by Tomaisha Hendricks on Feb 18, 2005

Gives insight into temption from the beginning of time and how we as Chirstians can resist temptation

THE REAL DEAL ON TEMPTATION TEXT: Genesis 3: 1 – 10 INTRODUCTION: During the season of Lent as Christians we focus on the 40 days in which Christ was tempted in the wilderness. One thing or another today tempts all of us. We each in our daily lives are faced with choices that can either lead ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Detour – Ther's A Muddy Road Ahead

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on Jun 29, 2006

The text says there is a right path to follow and a wrong path to follow. Follow the right path and it will lead to joy, peace, and eternal life and fellowship with God – follow the wrong path and it leads to destruction.

DETOUR – THER’S A MUDDY ROAD AHEAD" PROV. 14:12-15 There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof <are> the ways of death. Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; and the end of that mirth <is> heaviness. The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways: and a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

Satan's Slyness: Who Controls Your Life?

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Feb 18, 2006

Folks, we are at war - not just against the turban terrorists around the world, the militant mindsets around the world and the radical renegades around the world, but more than that - with the kingdom of evil and Satan - the power behind the throne!

The king of Trye in his palace of gold and glitter ends up in a deep dark pit surrounded by dirt! This chapter is a fascinating chapter in that is used to give a perfect illustration using this king to describe how Satan will end up one of these days! In the 21st century, we can better understand ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 28:6-19

Denomination: Baptist

When Light Is Conquered By Darkness - Part 2 Of 4 Series

Contributed by Joel Santos on Oct 12, 2004

In the Book of Judges, there were two most prominent Judges, namely Gideon and Samson, 3 chapters were devoted to Gideon but 4 chapters to Samson. Samson was a very INTRIGUING CHARACTER to study, he was physically strong but he was morally weak.

Now brethren, let’s continue our theme last meeting: "When Light is Conquerred by Darkness." Today, we will tackle our next topic: The reasons why light is overtaken by darkness. II. THE REASONS WHY LIGHT IS OVERTAKEN BY DARKNESS A. WE ARE MISFOCUSED (Judges 14:1-7; 16:1-4 “Then Samson went ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational