Sermons on hostile to god:

Reason #2, Our Priorities Are Transformed Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Oct 28, 2002

We’re either under the control of the Spirit or under the control of our fallen nature. When we surrender our lives to God, He transforms our priorities and gives us new purpose in life.

Sermon Series on Romans 8: Reasons to be encouraged! Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts >Reason #2, Our priorities are transformed -Romans 8:5-8 "Those who live according to the sinful nature (the flesh) have their minds set on what that nature desires; ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:5-8

Denomination: Congregational

Unity Of The Body - 2 Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 22, 2011

For he himself is our peace, who has made the two one and has destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility...

Dakota Community Church October 23, 2011 Unity of the Body - 2 Ephesians 2:11-22 Therefore, remember that formerly you who are Gentiles by birth and called “uncircumcised” by those who call themselves “the circumcision” (that done in the body by the hands of men) — 12 remember that at that time ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Mennonite

Enemies---You Gotta' Love 'em Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Nov 29, 2014

Loving those who are hostile toward us may be one of the hardest things for us to do. But it is what Jesus commanded.

Have you ever been in a situation where a comment you have made was misinterpreted and caused problems that you never intended? I really don’t care for texting for that reason. People cannot hear the tone in your voice so a soft “No” maybe interpreted as a harsh “No” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Foursquare

Part 2 - Christ's Church In A Pestilent World (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Apr 16, 2020

How should the Church live in a world of Pestilence and hostility to the gospel? https://youtu.be/TLziw12oYHs

Christ’s Church in a Pestilent World (Part 2) View this sermon at https://youtu.be/TLziw12oYHs Pastor Brad Reaves Grace Community Church Revelation 1:8-20 Introduction We are continuing our series on the 7 Churches of Revelation. Before we get into Jesus’ words to these churches it is vital we ...read more

Scripture: John 21:21-24, 1 Peter 4:12, 2 Timothy 2:12, 1 Peter 4:17, Revelation 1:12-16, Matthew 5:13-15, Hebrews 4:15, Ezekiel 43:2, Revelation 1:17-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

“i’ll Be Back!”

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 9, 2010

“I’ll Be Back!” 1) So get busy with the gospel 2) Or be treated like a hostile

“I’ll be back!” (Said in best Arnold S. voice.) What? Don’t I intimidate you like the Terminator, Arnold Schwarzenegger? Actually you probably wouldn’t find him very intimidating either. Sure he’s 250 lbs. of muscle but he’s always struck me as a big teddy ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Lutheran

Practicing The Presence Of God

Contributed by Daniel Keeran on Mar 13, 2018

Spiritual Mindfulness is described.

Practicing the Presence of God: Spiritual Mindfulness by Daniel Keeran, MSW, College of Mental Health Counselling www.ctihalifax.com Psalm 16:11 You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You A Coffee Table Christian?

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 27, 2021

A Coffee table Christian is one that is set out for everyone to see but barely ever gets used and waiting to do something else.

Are you a coffee table Christian? Hebrews 4:12 2 Timothy 3:16 Good Morning Church! it is good to be in the house of the Lord! Are you a Coffee table Christian? One that looks good, out where everyone can see you but usually only looked at while you are waiting to do something else! Last week we ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12, 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Nazarene

Experiencing God's Incredible Love - Test #1 Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on May 23, 2012

We want to talk about experiencing God’s incredible love. There’s no greater subject in the world to talk about.

We continue our series with the next segment entitled “Six Tests that prove one really LOVES God.” Our Scripture passage is from 1 John 3: 1-3. We have been tested to see if we really KNOW God. But knowing someone and loving someone are two different things. Are you sure that you ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

God Brings Down The Proud Series

Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Apr 10, 2022

In the church's fear and struggle, feeling hard-pressed and helpless, she can be encouraged. We know that the proud of the earth will not endure forever. The violent will not prevail. God is on his throne: He is the great judge and our faithful Saviour.

The world has seen many cruel tyrants and dictators. Sometimes these powerful men live out their days to the fullest, enjoying all the glories of their position right to the end, then dying in comfort. But many end in humiliation and defeat. The great Napoleon spent his last years in exile on a ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Fool Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 20, 2007

God of Wonders, Pt. 2

THE FOOL (PSALMS 14) A college student was in a philosophy class, where a class discussion about whether or not God exists was in progress. The professor had the following logic: “Has anyone in this class heard God?” Nobody spoke. “Has anyone in this class touched God?” Again, nobody spoke. “Has ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Fool Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 19, 2006

God of Wonders, Pt. 2

THE FOOL (PSALMS 14) A college student was in a Philosophy class, where a class discussion about whether or not God exists was in progress. The professor had the following logic: “Has anyone in this class heard God?” Nobody spoke. “Has anyone in this class touched God?” Again, nobody spoke. “Has ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Knowledge Of God Assimilated Part 2 Series

Contributed by Matt Black on Oct 25, 2002

Proposition: The purpose of assimilating the knowledge of God into your life is to reflect God’s glory, thereby restraining sin in the world, and causing men to praise God.

Foundations of the Christian Faith Series by Matt Black (Message 4) Proposition: The purpose of assimilating the knowledge of God into your life is to reflect God’s glory, thereby restraining sin in the world, and causing men to praise God. Key Verse: Matthew 5:16 Let your light so shine ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Respond When God Calls

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Mar 23, 2007

The disciples responded immediately to Jesus’ invitation. They left everything to follow. And heaven was their final destination.

“How to Respond When Jesus Calls” 3/25/2007 Jesus was walking along the shore of the lake. I’m told it was much like Walker Lake, near Hawthorne, Nevada, where I once pastured. Kind of a treeless lake in the desert. But I imagine it could have been something like the north shore of Lake ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:17-20

Denomination: Holiness

Jesus Christ The Only Mediator Between God And Man Series

Contributed by W. Bryan Wheeler on Dec 17, 2001

There is nothing so satisfying, so comforting, so animating to the soul than a Spirit-wrought display of the truth about Jesus Christ.

“JESUS CHRIST OUR ONLY MEDIATOR” - #2 Preached on October 28th 2001 - AM Text: 1 Timothy 2:1-6 Intro: If someone were to ask you to summarize the Bible in five words or less, - How would you answer them? - You might say that the Bible is about … God’s glory and man’s salvation—and that would be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Seriousness Of Sin

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 21, 2013

We tend to treat our sin lightly calling it shortcomings, errs, mistakes. In Mark 9, Jesus gives a series of warnings to His disciples: in verses 43-48, He warns of the seriousness of sin and its dire consequences.

The Seriousness of Sin Mark 9: 43-48 Evangelist Billy Sunday used to say, “One reason sin flourishes is that it is treated like a cream puff instead of a rattlesnake.” We tend to treat our sin lightly calling it shortcomings, errs, mistakes. We catalogue them into big sins (e.g. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:43-48

Denomination: Baptist