Sermons on Heathens:

Nehemiah: Building And Battling

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 14, 2003

Nehemiah was the Persian king’s Cup Bearer. Even though he was a servant, he was trusted to be a leader.

A.INTRODUCTION (Nehemiah 1-6) 1.After the Babylonian captivity was over, two men helped restore the city of Jerusalem. a.Zerubbabel built the TEMPLE. b.Nehemiah built the WALLS. 2.This is the first of two lessons about Nehemiah (his name means comfort of the Lord) who was the Persian king’s Cup ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Witchcraft Makes God Sick

Contributed by Donald Carpenter on May 2, 2003

No one would even dream of the possibility of a Bible believing fundamental pastor being able to lead prayer for students at Torrington Middle school, but last year a representative from Wisdom House addressed a female deity, a goddess in an invocation f

Witchcraft Makes God Sick Deuteronomy 18:9-14 Preached May 4, 2003 – PM Service Introduction Our culture is rapidly turning from the Judea-Christian values it once embraced in exchange for pagan ideals as seen and practiced by witches and the occult. No one would even dream of the possibility ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Call

Contributed by Stephan Kirby on Aug 20, 2002

God’s call for holiness living

The Call Stephan Kirby, Pastor, House of Prayer Baptist Church, Louisville KY Sanctify yourselves therefore, and be holy: I am the Lord your God. And ye shall keep my statutes, and do them: I am the Lord which sanctify you. Leviticus 20:7-8 Sanctify – to bless, to consecrate, to dedicate, to ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 20:7-8, Leviticus 20:1-8

Denomination: Christian Church

Mountain Minded People

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 26, 2002

Small Thinking produces small living, We have a big God, Let’s think big and God will lead us into large living

Zech. 4:10 Despise not the day of small beginnings. I want to establish the fact that everything starts with a seed, (small), but if the seed follows procedure it becomes a tree, {the mighty oak tree began as a tiny seed.} One of the dangers we face in the church is that of small thinking, Becoming ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:6-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Experiencing Renewal (Lesson 2)

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 31, 2003

Series: What Happens When the Church Prays?

1. The cause of their prayers: Acts 4:23-24 Restored: God had answered to release them from prison (Acts 4:23). Reported: They shared with all what the enemy did to them. Raised their voices: They prayed together. There is value in the volume of prayer. -J. Arnold 2. The character of their ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:21-30, Acts 4:27-34

Denomination: Baptist

Our Father, What My Church Family Means To Me

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Feb 12, 2003

Taking the Lord’s prayer and demonstating the importance of having a Church family.

Text: Matthew 6:5 And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. 6 But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Study5 - Revelation Series

Contributed by Stephen Schwartz on Dec 18, 2001

Study five of the Book of Revelation.

To Elevate” Pergamos – The Indulged Church which was married to the world. Pergamos represents the Church Age between AD 314 – 590. The church has become a state church and it began to move away from the person of Jesus Christ. October 28, AD 312, Constantine heavily outnumbered charged the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Methodist

Duplicate A Donkey's Duty

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Apr 9, 2006

A donkey on Palm Sunday sets an example for us to live by

- FRANCIS (1950) Behind enemy lines in Burma, G.I. "Peter" Donald O’Connor is rescued by a talking mule named Francis. Peter’s claim that his four-legged pal speaks. Peter is placed in a padded cell before the pair are recognized for their heroic deeds. - Six more films follow 1950-1956 Movie ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Dangers And Deliverance Of The Godly

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Most modern day believers feel that to brave the hazards of the road on Sunday morning is all the danger they are willing to put up with. In contrast, Paul consistently forged ahead on his path toward greater Godliness despite continuous accusations, enda

One fact that many Christians would prefer to forget is that "All who live Godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution." (2 Tim. 3:12) Most modern day believers feel that to brave the hazards of the road on Sunday morning is all the danger they are willing to put up with. In contrast, Paul ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:27-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lesson 1: Matthew 6:33

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 13, 2007

“Don’t worry about things – food, drink and clothing. For you already have life and a body – and they are far more important than what you eat and wear . . . will all of your worries add a single moment to your life? So don’t worry at all about having eno

A. SCRIPTURE “Don’t worry about things – food, drink and clothing. For you already have life and a body – and they are far more important than what you eat and wear . . . will all of your worries add a single moment to your life? So don’t worry at all about having enough food and clothing. Why be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-33

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 3: Romans 1:16-17

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 1, 2007

“For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, the just

A. SCRIPTURE “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, the just shall live by faith” (Rom. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Church For Everyone Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 4, 2008

Christians are called to be witnesses to the ends of the earth and to make disciples of all nations. No person or group of people is excluded from God’s love and God’s desire to have them participate in God’s kingdom.

Acts 10:1-23 “A Community for Everyone” INTRODUCTION We conclude our examination of the early Church and the early Christians this Sunday. Our brief study has been both exciting and empowering. We have discovered what the mission and purpose of the church is. We have learned how to maintain ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Giving God Your Best Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 7, 2007

Malachi Series - 2 of 6.

GIVING GOD YOUR BEST Malachi 1:6-14 INTRO: On a rainy Sunday afternoon, a little brother and sister were playing “Noah and the Ark.” An old shoe box was the ark; the bathtub was their flood. After the flood was over they decided to make an offering to God. Noah (the boy) said to Mrs. Noah (the ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:6-14, Malachi 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

When Life Hands You A Lemon

Contributed by Terry Moore on Jul 20, 2010

Make Lemonade?

WHEN LIFE HANDS YOU A LEMON, MAKE LEMONADE ROM.8:28-31 28And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. 29For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-31

Denomination: Charismatic

Jonah Rebels Again

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Dec 11, 2009

What made Jonah angry.

A. JONAH REBELS AGAIN: JONAH 4:1-5 1. How mad was Jonah? “Exceedingly . . . very angry” (4:1). The wicked heart gets mad at the wrong thing (repenting heathen) and the wrong person (God). a. Lost control of himself. b. Violent expression. 2. Wrong prayer. “So he ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist