Sermons on Having Slain The Enmity:

Nothing But The Truth

Contributed by Mike Spain on Feb 20, 2003

Here is a teaching on the importance of truth and how God DETESTS lies. There’s even an eye opener in regards to the character of God and lies.

NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH When a witness in a court of law takes the stand, he or she makes a solemn pledge to “tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth” • Not to dilute the truth • Not to expand on the truth • Not to interpret the truth • Just to tell the plain truth At least ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8, Galatians 4:25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Send Down The Rain

Contributed by Darrell Jones on Feb 24, 2003

Some people are content to play in the lawn sprinklers, while others are praying for God to "Send Down The Rain".

Send Down The Rain (1Kings 18:41-46) (James 5:17-18) says, "Elias was a man subject to like passions as we are, and he prayed earnestly that it might not rain: and it rained not upon the earth by the space of three and one half years. And he prayed again and the heavens gave rain, and the earth ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:41-46, James 5:17-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Tongue

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 18, 2003

Some notes and Scriptures on "the Tongue"

The Tongue James 3: 1-12 The Power of the Tongue : 3:1-2, 5-6 The Problem of Control of the Tongue 3:3-4, 7-8 The Positive and Negative Actions of the Tongue 3:9-12 a)The Power of the Tongue : Jas. 1-2, 5-6 It can destroy ministry 1 Tim 3:2 - the elder 1 Tim 3:12 - the elder’s wife. A ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

Bad Timing Can Cost You - Part Ii Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Mar 18, 2003

Delayed obedience can be a costly mistake.

Today we are continuing with the 2nd part of our series entitled "Bad Timing Can Cost You." (Show the Amertrade Bad Timing commercial). Our background passage today comes from Luke chapter 9. Luke 9:59-60 (CEV) Jesus told someone else to come with him. But the man said, “Lord, let me wait until ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:59-60

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Great Mercy Even In Judgment Series

Contributed by Bobby Roger on Feb 11, 2004

How and why God showed great mercy to Israel even with impending judgment

GOD’S GREAT MERCY EVEN IN JUDGMENT Amos 9:8-15 I. THE RESTORATION OF THE RUINS (8-12) A. God will not utterly destroy the house of Jacob B. God will not lose one “grain” of his people C. God will restore things as they once were II. THE REJUVENATION OF THE REAPING (13) 13"Yes indeed, it won’t be ...read more

Scripture: Amos 9:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

Esther Chap 3 Series

Contributed by Jack Martin on Mar 1, 2004

Its part of a ten sermon series on the book of esther.

Part IV Book Of Esther Series Title: The Power of the Enemy Read Chapter 3 ( PRAY) INTRO: A VITAL PRINCIPAL IN WARFARE - NEVER UNDERESTIMATE THE ENEMY! a. Many battles have been lost because the potential of ones enemy was overlooked. American Revolution. Viet-Nam ...read more

Scripture: Esther 3:1-7, Esther 3:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Great Sin

Contributed by Dennis Casanova on Mar 15, 2004

What one sin abhorant to God is one that most all of us are guilty of ?

What one attribute is most loathed by Christians and non Christians alike ? It is the one vice that no man in the world is free of and yet when they see it in others they are loathed? I speak of Pride or Self Conceit - (and the virtue opposite is Humility.) It is one of the most insipient of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:18, Proverbs 29:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pentecost Sunday

Contributed by Peter Vandever on Jun 7, 2003

This is a call to become the Church God desires!

As we perpared to enter into the most sacred sunday of the year, Pemtecost Sunday, I want to write to say a few things: I belive the Holy Spirit is calling us to lay down doctrinal and practical differences so the Church as a whole can begin to cry out as one voice for revival. On the Day of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living In The Jungle Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 7, 2003

This is the 16th study in the study "Hope In The Darkness".

LIVING IN THE JUNGLE 2 Peter 2:10-22 Most of us have never been to an actual jungle; but from what we know about jungles, it often seems like we live in the jungle. The animals are wild and unruly and there is danger lurking everywhere. The text in our study gives us a sense that we are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:10-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Mystery And The Promise

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jun 9, 2003

Funeral sermon for a believer

THE MYSTERY AND THE PROMISE 1 CORINTHIANS 15:50-58 READ 1 CORINTHIANS 15:50-58 (NIV) I declare to you, brothers, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God, nor does the perishable inherit the imperishable. Listen, I tell you a mystery: We will not all sleep, but we will all be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:50-58, Psalm 33:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When It Comes From The Inside Out

Contributed by Ben Bannister on Jul 4, 2003

In this sermon, we will learn what happens when Christ lives through us.

Text: Luke 5:12-16 ETS: Jesus heals a man with Leprosy. ESS: There are three signs that are exhibited in our lives when our Christianity comes from the “Inside Out. OSS: These signs will be exhibited in the lives of God’s people. PQ: What happens when our godliness comes from the inside ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Imitators Of God

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jul 19, 2003

When we endeavor to manifest God-like characteristics in our life, we are well-pleasing to Him. The benefits we receive by "being imitators of God" are substantial.

IMITATORS OF GOD "Therefore be imitators of God as dear children. And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling aroma." Ephesians 5:1-2 I. To imitate God, one must evidence God-like characteristics in their daily ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Teach Me My Child

Contributed by John Knight on Jun 4, 2002

How Christ wants us to come to Him as children

Teach Me My Child Luke 2:52 Intro: Valerie–ready to be 5 We move so quickly from the manger to the adult Jesus we forget there was a child. Only 2 gospels contain a birth narrative Only Luke tells us of Jesus as a boy -Temple episode at 12 years of age -stayed behind after ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:52

Denomination: Holiness

Father's Day

Contributed by Ken Gilmore on Jun 11, 2002

A lesson for fathers from God through Abraham and Isaac.

Father’s Day 2002 Genesis 22:1-14 Comparison between how Abraham followed God’s instructions and the way we should follow God’s instruction, with regards to our own children, can be drawn. I. God Spoke a. Abraham (Vs 1-2) b. To the Fathers i. 1 Tim. 5:8 “But if any provide not for his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14, Genesis 45:21, Genesis 45:21-28, Genesis 46:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Problem With Sin

Contributed by Robert Kerr on Jun 13, 2002

A lesson about the affect of adultery in David’s life, that should serve as a warning today.

THE PROBLEM WITH SIN I/ DAVID’S SIN A. BEGINS WITH IDLENESS: - 2 Samuel 11:1 B. CENTERS AROUND SELF: - 2 Samuel 11:2 C. HAPPENS WHEN MAN FORGETS GOD’S WORD: - 2 Samuel 11:3 D. IS IMPOSSIBLE TO HIDE: - 2 Samuel 11:6-11 E. DRAGS MAN DEEPER INTO MORE SINS - ...read more

Denomination: Baptist