Sermons on Hate Your Enemy:

Desirable Desires

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Aug 17, 2004

Desires can be good or bad. This message suggest three godly desires that Christians need to have rekindled in their hearts.

DESIRABLE DESIRES Text: Ps.27: 4; Ps.73: 24 Intro: Paul the apostle dealt with the same “tug of war” from his desires that we deal with from ours. Speaking of the bodily appetites, Paul said, “But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Why Is The Spirit Of The Lord Upon Us?

Contributed by James May on Mar 2, 2003

Jesus had a mission and a game plan to build his kingdom? The mission of every born again child of God should be the same as Jesus’ was.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Onesimus

Contributed by Fran Van Hoven on Jun 29, 2007

The book probably doesn’t turn heads because of the subject matter. It’s about a slave. Actually, it’s about a runaway slave named Onesimus who had stolen something from his master, Philemon and ran away to avoid being caught. The Book of Philemon

Onesimus The book probably doesn’t turn heads because of the subject matter. It’s about a slave. Actually, it’s about a runaway slave named Onesimus who had stolen something from his master, Philemon and ran away to avoid being caught. The Book of Philemon is very interesting. Its probably ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Being More Than Status Quo

Contributed by James Powell on Dec 30, 2006

Being more than just a normal everyday Christian.

Matthew 9: 36-38 A typical housewife was going through her normal day, except she had a daughter who was sick with a fever. She knew the fever was getting worse as the day went on. She called a babysitter to watch her daughter so she could go get some medicine. Speeding to the store and rushing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:36-38

Denomination: Holiness

Moving On To Our High Calling

Contributed by Delfin Corona on Aug 7, 2006

This sermon suggests four steps to move on to our high calling base on the experience of Ezra.

MOVING ON TO OUR HIGHER CALLING (delfin l. corona) Listening to the media in the last few days: the threat of volcanic eruption in the Philippines, current conflict in the Middle East - Israel against Lebanon that brings many Overseas Filipino Workers to a place of misery, the heat wave in New ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 7:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

When God's People Are Heard Series

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jan 25, 2006

This sermons examines some ingredients that will win a hearing for God’s people and God’s message.

When God’s People Are Heard On April 19, 1775 a group of American militia fired the first shots that ignited the American Revolution. These courageous American patriots were determined to be heard by the British government and to remain free as a nation. Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote a song/poem about ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Going Out Of Your Way For Christ Series

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Nov 14, 2006

Discover the reason why missionaries and other Christian workers go out of their way to follow Jesus Christ.

Introduction: Have you ever had a disagreement with someone over a sandwich? I have! My disagreement was with Judy (my wife). I met Judy when I was in seminary. When we first started dating this disagreement occurred. On this particular afternoon Judy had to work and I was off. She worked as ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Evangelism In The Christmas Story

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Dec 9, 2006

We must NEVER forget that we are ALL called to evangelize the world around us...

Date Written: December 9, 2006 Date Preached: December 10, 2006 Where Preached: OZHBC (AM) Sermon Series: Evangelism in the Christmas Story Sermon Title: Evangelism in the Christmas Story Sermon Text: Matt 1:20-24; Luke 2:10-11; 26-28 Introduction: For the average believer, there is NO ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

I Am Not Ashamed Of The Gospel

Contributed by Dr. Jeremy Simpson on Mar 11, 2007

Boldness with the Gospel

I AM NOT ASHAMED OF THE GOSPEL ROMANS 1:16 Introduction: In order to understand all that is meant by this statement you must look into the Context and background of this chapter here The Jews had cast Paul off, and regarded him as an apostate By the wise among the Gentiles he had been ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16

Denomination: Baptist

Message Delivered Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Sep 10, 2007

In order to faithfully obey God’s call to be messengers of His gospel, we need to see the obstacles that we will face. But not only do we need to see the obstacles, we need to be able to overcome them like Amos did.

1. Introduction a. A messenger of God will face personal opposition (10) b. A messenger of God will face verbal misrepresentation (11) c. A messenger of God will face sensible temptation (12-13) i. Wouldn’t it be nice to go home? ii. Eat your home cooking? iii. It’s OK to prophesy—just don’t do it ...read more

Scripture: Amos 7:10-17, Amos 7:7-15

Denomination: Baptist

5-Qualities Every Christian Should Have

Contributed by James Bryant on Oct 21, 2003

This sermon emphasizes the need to be a light to the world by the examples we exude in ourselves.

5-QUALITITES EVERY CHRISTIAN SHOULD HAVE Hebrews 11:13-16 13. These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off, and were persuaded of them, and embraced them, and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth. 14. For they that say such things ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Never Give Up Series

Contributed by A. David Hart on Sep 5, 2007

This message is to encourage the church to never give up on the mission. Regardless of the circimstances that may arise, we should hang on to God’s unchanging hand and to take that much needed step to recieve our promised blessing.

NEVER GIVE UP Acts 14:1-7 One thing we have to learn as Christians is, regardless of how hard things get or how disheartening they may become, we must not give up. I’ve discovered in this vocation as a pastor, is that every pat on the back is not for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Perseverance, Preaching And Power-Persevrance Part 4 Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jul 21, 2005

Wahring the Gospel is not something you have to do on your own. You have been given power.

July 17, 2005 Morning Worship Text: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5 Subject: Perseverance Part 4 Title: Perseverance, Preaching and Power Have you noticed what the recurring theme is for the past few weeks? I think that it is important for us to be serious about persevering. Now when I talk about ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Being A Fool For Christ

Contributed by Michael Murdock on Oct 21, 2002

A Challenge to be different from the World around us and step out for Christ.

“Being A Fool for Christ” 1 Corinthians 1:26-31 Introduction The story is told of a college professor who visited the Fiji Islands. Being agnostic, he critically remarked to an elderly chief, "You’re a great leader, but it’s a pity you’ve been taken in by those foreign missionaries. They only ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:26-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Attitude Series

Contributed by Jordan Muck on Sep 6, 2016

The seven things God hates.

Series: Seven Week: 7 Passage: Proverbs 6:16-19 Title: The Attitude (False Witness) Interesting Statement: John was driving home late one night when he picked up a hitchhiker. As they rode along, he began to be suspicious of his passenger. John checked to see if his wallet was safe in the pocket ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:16-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational