Sermons on High Cost Of Conviction:

Ever Feel Like God Has Unfriended You? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 29, 2020

As long as we are joined to God through our faith in Jesus Christ, we need not fear separation from God in this life or in the life to come. Why? Because of His steadfast love which endures forever.

Ever Feel Like God Has Unfriended You? (Romans 8:35-39, Psalm 44:17-26) 1. Have you ever decided to break off a friendship? Dear Abby, “I became engaged to a man and just found out he had a wooden leg. Do you think I should break it off?” 2. One young woman explains why she did so: “I knew it ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:35-39, Psalm 44:17-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When Your Sin Finds You Out Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Sep 17, 2022

David could not hide his sin from the very one who he ultimately sinned against, God. God knows your every move, your every thought, and your every motive.

Thomas Cromwell was having a portrait painted. He said, “paint me as I am leave out not a scar or a blemish.” There is a Wikipedia article on the portrait of Thomas Cromwell. The article says that Cromwell’s portrait is the least flattering portrait the artist ever painted. For centuries a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-26, 2 Samuel 12:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Signs Of A Backsliding Christian Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 21, 2025

This sermon highlights key signs of a backsliding Christian, helping us to examine our lives and return to God before it is too late.

SIGNS OF A BACKSLIDING CHRISTIAN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Revelation 2:4-5 "Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love. Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works; or else I will come unto thee quickly, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:4-5, Hebrews 10:38-39, 1 Corinthians 10:12, Matthew 24:12, Proverbs 14:14, 2 Peter 2:20-22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Women, Tongues, And Church Order Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 14, 2024

Must women be silent in the church? Can a person under the unction of the Holy Spirit control himself? This message examines guidelines Paul taught in 1 Corinthians 14 concerning church order.

Intro We are in the last half of 1 Cor. 14 for our text today. Last week, we concluded with Paul’s words in verses 18-19, “I thank my God I speak with tongues more than you all; 19 yet in the church I would rather speak five words with my understanding, that I may teach others also, than ten ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:1-40, Ephesians 5:1-24, 1 Corinthians 12:1-30, Galatians 3:28, 1 Corinthians 9:1-22, Isaiah 28:11-12, Mark 12:25, 1 Timothy 2:1-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

The Book Of Acts, Part 7- The Price Of Impurity Series

Contributed by Mark Strauss on May 4, 2006

In Acts chapter 5 we meet a Church that is suddenly in the grip of fear. •But this is not a fear provoked by being strapped to a tower 254 feet high.. •It is not fear brought about by some natural phenomenon like a hurricane or earthquake. •It is not

“The Price of Impurity” The tragic story of Ananias and Sapphira 5:1-16 Good morning. It’s good to be back with you. While I was gone we as a family took a week’s vacation and one of the things we did was took the kids to Knott’s Berry Farm. •It’s a whole different experience going to an ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Key Players In The Crucifixion: The Chief Priest Destroyed By Envy Series

Contributed by Dennis Cocks on Mar 27, 2006

We see here Jesus being brought before the high priest Caiaphas and the Sanhedrin immediately after His arrest. The chief priest, the elders, and the teachers of the law have assembled to look for evidence against Jesus. Witness after witness is broug

KEY PLAYERS IN THE CRUCIFIXION: THE CHIEF PRIEST: DESTROYED BY ENVY TEXT: Mark 14:53-65 INTRODUCTION: We see here Jesus being brought before the high priest Caiaphas and the Sanhedrin immediately after His arrest. The chief priest, the elders, and the teachers of the law have assembled to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:53-65

Denomination: Baptist

Obedience Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Apr 28, 2010

Yes, obedience can be a big, difficult and sometimes bitter-tasting bill to for us to swallow. It costs us, sometimes richly, in pride, preference, personal control and self-sufficiency. Nevertheless, it is absolutely necessary if we are to maintain our

OBEDIENCE Series: “7 Spiritually Healthy Habits” Perth Bible Church Sunday, November 1, 2009 AM Rev. Todd G. Leupold INTRODUCTION: Ron Dentinger warns: “Health care is getting far too expensive. I just got a prescription. The instructions read: 'Take one every ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

Encouraged To Endure Sermon Iv: 5 R's For The Remaining Days Of Our Lives Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Feb 7, 2020

In times when being a Christian is frowned upon by many, Christians have a hope so sure that, despite the frowns, we will spend our remaining days on a high note of reverence for God and readiness for His final victory in Christ.

5 R’s for the Remaining Days of Our Lives When my son and I attended a Braves game at Turner Field, he asked me how it feels to be 80 years of age. “No different than it felt at 70, but, if and when I get to 90 the Lord willing, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-17, 1 Peter 4:1-2

Not Just Another Sunday Part 2: Praise & Worship Series

Contributed by Rev. Saeed Richardson on Sep 9, 2007

As I was looking through the purpose driven life, I came to chapter 13, “Worship Can be a Witness”. Here Rick Warren discusses 12 convictions about worship. What struck me as pretty interesting was point number 5 “Worship is a powerful witness" ...

This sermon can be listened to online by visiting: http://www.cayafellowship.com/2007/09/02/not-just-another-sunday-part-2-praise-worship/ In this message we continue our look into making our weekly fellowship experience at CAYA, “not just another Sunday morning”. As I was looking through the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Touching The Hem Of Him

Contributed by Michael Bierdeman on Jan 24, 2022

The purpose of this sermon is to encourage us to press through all obstacles, continuing to believe in God for our miracle. No matter how long it takes, and no matter what it costs us, we must determine to touch the HEM of HIM.

Mark 5:24-34 Matthew 9:20 “Touching the HEM of HIM” The story of the woman with the issue of blood has more context and depth of meaning than we realize… Joke: They say don’t judge someone until you have walked a mile in their shoes. Because at least then you will be a mile away from them, and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:24-34, Matthew 9:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fearless Parenting

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 11, 2012

Fearless Parenting according to God and not this world. You and I should be willing to stand firm upon the principles of our faith against the government or against the culture or against our families, even when it could cost us greatly. That is when you

Text: Heb 11:23, Title: Fearless Parenting, Date/Place: 6/10/12, AM 1. Opening illustration: Catholic test of fire video from YouTube 2. Background to passage: the writer is giving us more examples of faith that overcomes. What’s in view here is not saving faith, but triumphant faith in the midst ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:23

Denomination: Baptist

Operation Of God!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Nov 28, 2009

In this sermon outline we share a little on the wonderful Operation of God in our lives. It begins even before we are saved with the Holy Spirit convicting us of our sin. It continues all through our Christian lives if we will permit Him. We permit earthl

OPERATION OF GOD! (Col 2:12 KJV) Buried with him in baptism, wherein also ye are risen with him through the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised him from the dead. In this sermon outline we share a little on the wonderful Operation of God in our lives. It begins even before we are ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-12

"The Cock Crew..." By Dr. Winson Butler (Drbutler2@bellsouth.net)

Contributed by Winson Butler on Feb 22, 2005

Remember, it’s not what you have, it’s what you do with what you have that makes all the difference. The little rooster’s voice was all it took to convict Peter. Let’s examine it together!

Introduction With Easter only a few weeks away, it helps to remind ourselves of all that Jesus did and gave for us that we might have and enjoy eternal life. There’s is something though I think we often overlook and it’s usually the "Little Things" that happen behind the scenes that can ...read more

Scripture: John 18:25-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Three C's Of Salvation - Part 3 Conversion Series

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 16, 2003

The third element to biblical salvation is that of conversion. We have many in churches today who have felt conviction for sin and have made a form of confession but have never been converted. They simply have gone through all the motions.

The Three C’s of Salvation Part 3 - Conversion II Corinthians 5:17 INTRODUCTION: We have looked at the first two parts of the biblical formula for salvation – conviction and confession. Conviction is the work of the Holy Spirit by which a person sees or is made aware their lostness, sinfulness, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

Difficulty In Witnessing

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jul 28, 2008

From this text, let’s consider how one man and his wife responded to the gospel and how this relates to people today. 1- Some are acquainted with the gospel 2- Some are willing to listen 3- Some are repelled when convicted

INTRO.- What’s the most difficult physical thing you ever did in life? Ride an unbroken horse? Climb an enormous mountain? Run a marathon? Fight a bull? Or run with the bulls as they did on Monday, July 7th, in Spain when 13 people were injured? ILL.- The Spanish Red Cross said 13 people were ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:22-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ