Sermons on Hostile Environments:

Right Side Of The Cross

Contributed by Chris Mccall on Apr 21, 2009

Do you understand that all the SIN, GUILT, SHAME, & PAIN were taken & placed on Him on that cross for each one of us!

Easter 2009 Right Side of the Cross Colossians 2:6-15 NLT This is absolutely one of the most explosive celebrations in the history of the world! The whole world just witnessed that Jesus Christ is truly who He said He was! What about it today? Do people still wonder if He is truly the resurrected ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Last Day's Satanic Tools

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 13, 2021

Few identify fear, worry, being offended, annoyance, frustration, depression, anxiety, stress and panic attacks as some of the best tools our enemy has in his tool box. Paul shakes the snake in the fire.

LAST DAYS SATANIC TOOLS: BEWARE By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com A LITTLE MORE OF JESUS AND A LITTLE LESS OF ME… Hebrews 12:12 Wherefore lift up the hands which hang down, and the feeble knees; 13 And make straight paths for your feet, lest that which is lame be turned out of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:12-15, Matthew 24:10, Luke 21:26-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Direct Approach

Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 3, 2020

Sometimes Jesus speaks in "riddles" and sometimes he takes the direct approach and speaks plainly.

1. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow told the story of a love triangle that involved three friends from the Mayflower called, “The Courtship of Miles Standish.” Their names were John Alden; Miles Standish and Priscilla Mullins. Both men were in love with Priscilla but Miles convinced John to go on his ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Resurrection Peace

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Apr 19, 2021

A Sermon for the Third Sunday of Easter, Year B

April 18, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Luke 24:36b-48; Acts 3:12-19 Resurrection Peace Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “You are witnesses of these things.” This week we return once more to the evening of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-48, Acts 3:12-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Remembrance Day

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Nov 11, 2024

Veterans Day message

Hebrews 9:24-28 Remembrance Day 1. OVER One hundred years ago, an armistice was signed. Called Remembrance Day • On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11thmonth of 1918, hostilities ceased. • World War I had been raging four long years, leaving 9 million soldiers dead and 21 ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:24-28

Denomination: Methodist

Facing Opposition (Acts 4)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 15, 2025

Do some love the tongues of Acts 2 but not the example of Acts 4?

Did opposition grow along with increasing church numbers? Were the apostles cowed by hostility or were they bold? How was the atmosphere in local churches? Let’s look at Acts 4. Did both persecution and the number of believers grow? The priests and the captain of the temple guard and the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Transformed By The Cross

Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 11, 2002

The cross has the power to transform lives and it has been doing it for 2000 years.

TRANSFORMED BY THE CROSS THE IMPACT OF THE CROSS – PART 5 INTRODUCTION: “THE SAINT OF AUSCHWITZ” FROM “SIX HOURS ONE FRIDAY.” PAGES 64-66 QUESTION - WHAT WAS IT THAT CAUSED MAXIMILIAN KOLBE TO SACRIFICIALLY GIVE HIS LIFE SO THAT ANOTHER HUMAN BEING MIGHT LIVE? THE ANSWER IS SIMPLE, HE WAS ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Beg Your Pardon, God Has Promised A Rose Garden, Someday. Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 8, 2011

We have before us one of the most needed and significant promises in the Bible.

Intro: 1. There is a flower called the corpse flower [ti-tan a-rum]. It can grow up to 10 feet tall. It has bright red blooms that look like rotten meat. It attracts flies and carion beetles. Matthew Opel, from the University of Connecticut said: "The corpse flower looks like ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:15

Denomination: Baptist

Believing The Word Of God Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Oct 4, 2009

Looks at the Thessalonians belief in the Word of God and why we too can believe it along with some of the effects of believing and unbelief.

Believing the Word of God The Message of the Apostles is the Word of God The Word of God is Reliable Because the Apostles are Reliable The Word of God is Powerful It transforms us as we Receive God’s word in our minds AND Accept God’s word in our hearts The Word of God is Dangerous … for those ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Strangers In A Strange Land Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 15, 2014

When we know who we are, we'll understand what we have.

Strangers in a Strange Land 1 Peter 1:1-2 Rev. Brian Bill September 13-14, 2014 Hope video. Do you find it difficult to hold on to hope when our culture is becoming increasingly hostile to Christianity? Just this week, America’s largest university system in California ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Life In The Spirit Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 25, 2020

Our victory over sin and death is won as we progressively surrender to the Holy Spirit.

LIFE IN THE SPIRIT Text: Rom. 8.1-11 Introduction 1. Illustration: In water-safety courses a cardinal rule is never to swim out to a drowning man and try to help him as long as he’s thrashing around. To do so is basically to commit suicide. As long as a drowning man thinks he can help himself, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

06. Persecuted For Christ Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jul 8, 2025

Today many churches are prone to avoid discussing the truth that faith in Jesus will not always bring sunny days and a care-free life. Quite the contrary. Faith in Jesus will put you at enmity with the world.

Persecuted for Christ Mark 26, 2023 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Matthew 5:5-6 This is a chapter that most people want to skip. Today many churches are prone to avoid discussing the truth that faith in Jesus will not always bring sunny days and a care-free life. Quite the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5-6

Denomination: Brethren

Heaven Is

Contributed by Andrew Papson Iii on Jul 16, 2011

What heaven is to the believer

Heaven IS Phil 3:20-21 Rev 4:1-3 I. Heaven is our Father’s House of many mansions. John 14:2 II. Heaven is the Home of the saints. 1 Thess. 4:13-18 Home is being with Jesus III. Heaven is the Living Hope of the believers. 1 Peter 1:3, Titus 2:13 IV. Heaven is the place of eternal ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

Those Who Know God Must Reject False Teachers Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Mar 22, 2001

Three characteristics of false teachers guided by the ‘spirit of antichrist’.

Anitchrists (those who deny that Jesus is the Christ) This term is used by John in 3 ways: 1. A spirit in the world that opposes or denies Christ 2. The false teachers who embody this spirit 3. A person who will head up the final world rebellion against Christ Three characteristics of false ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Untapped Destiny

Contributed by Jeff Bullock on Feb 19, 2004

A message about the need for Christians to grow up in Christ and not remain spiritual infants.

Title: The Untapped Destiny Key Thought: Children grow up, and so should CHRISTIANS. 1 Corinthians 13:11 When we were children, we thought and reasoned as children do. But when we grew up, we quit our childish ways. Number 1: Everyone has been a CHILD “When we were children,” A. Children ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:11

Denomination: Pentecostal