Sermons on How To Resist:

Fasting

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Dec 30, 2012

There is a difference between Christians who pray and Christians who do not pray. There is also a difference between Christians who pray and Christians who fast and pray.

Fasting “Moreover, when you fast, do not be like the hypocrites, with a sad countenance. For they disfigure their faces that they may appear to men to be fasting. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward. But you, when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, so that you do not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Charismatic

How To Know That You Are On The Winning Side Series

Contributed by A. David Hart on Jan 13, 2007

My brothers and my sisters one of the things I’ve learned in team sports is that you do not play the game hoping that you would not lose. But you will play the game with a mind to win. Regardless of what the score might be, you should have in your mind t

HOW TO KNOW THAT YOU ARE ON THE WINNING SIDE Acts 6:8-15 My brothers and my sisters one of the things I’ve learned in team sports is that you do not play the game hoping that you would not lose. But you will play the game with a mind to win. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

How To Stay Clean In A Dirty World

Contributed by Ron Theis on Jul 7, 2010

The Psalmists Desire, Detergent, Decision and Defense

How To Stay Clean In A Dirty World! Psalm 119:9-11 Introduction A. A text with a vital question. 1. How can one stay clean before God? a. In this old work a day world¡Khow do we remain unspotted? b. Is it possible¡KGod says be ye holy¡Kso it is possible. c. Is it important? d. So if it is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

How To Kill A Giant: Part 1 Series

Contributed by Timothy Brown on Jul 2, 2007

The purpose of this sermon is to equip persons with biblical strategies and principals when facing giants or opposition in life.

“Facing Giants” I Samuel 17:47-51 How to Kill a Giant or A Giant Killer (Use a Can of Raid) Introduction: Giants. We must face them. Yet, we need not face them alone. Max Lucado’s book, Facing Giants, takes a profound look at the life of David and digs deeply into the defeats he suffered, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:47-51

Denomination: Baptist

How To Have Fellowship With The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jan 13, 2026

When is the last time you enjoyed the presence of the Holy Spirit? You felt His presence, and it was so delightful to your soul that you are really looking forward to the next time? And when that happens, how do you know for sure it is the Holy Spirit?

For free audio or video download of this message, visit https://www.treasuringgod.com/sermons-by-scripture or my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@DarrellFerguson. John 16:6 Because I have said these things, you are filled with grief. 7 But I tell you the truth: It is for your good that ...read more

Scripture: John 16:6-16

How Do I Become A Christian? Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jul 9, 2006

The most important question we can answer is, "How do I become a Christian?"

(taken from a message by Bob Russell) SERIES: “IMPORTANT QUESTIONS” TEXT: ACTS 2:22-24, 36-41 TITLE: “HOW DO I BECOME A CHRISTIAN?” OPEN: A. The title of this message is “How Do I Become a Christian?” --that’s such an important question. Three reasons I want to preach ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Start & Stop Church Wars Series

Contributed by Buffy Cook on Apr 5, 2015

"For Dummies" books are a raging success! Why? Full of practical wisdom and simple "How To's" Wouldn't a "Christianity for Dummies," a book full of practical wisdom & simple How Tos on how to live out our faith, be great? James & this series is JUST THAT

Christianity For Dummies: How to Start & Stop Wars James 4:1-10 I. Introduction A. Have you ever heard of the "War of the Whiskers" or the "War of the Oaken Bucket" or the "War of Jenkins' Ear"? These were actual wars fought between nations! War is a fact of life. Not only are there wars ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Great Prayers For The Next Generation

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 9, 2011

VBS prayer service. Pray for children to: 1. know they are God’s creation (Psa 139:13-14). 2. know God cares for them (1 Pet 5:5-7). 3. trust in the cross of Christ (Eph 1:3-7). 4. follow Christ (Phil 2:5) 5. find the correct way to live (Jam 1:5)

Great Prayers for the Next Generation Psalm 139:13-14, 1 Peter 5:5-7, Eph 1:3-7, Phil 2:5, James 1:5 *We are here tonight to do one of the most important things we can ever do for Vacation Bible School: We are here to pray for VBS. 1. First: Pray for the children to know that they are God’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

I Will Raise It Up PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 28, 2024

This sermon emphasizes the importance of revering God's house, defending our faith, and truly knowing God to energetically serve, boldly share, and find contentment in Him.

Good morning, dear friends. It's a joy to be here with you today, standing on the common ground of faith, united in the love of our Savior, Jesus Christ. We are blessed to gather in His name, to seek His wisdom, and to learn from His teachings. Our focus today is drawn from the Gospel of John, ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22

Topics: Reverence, Worship, How We Live

How Will You Welcome The King?

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

Palm Sunday

"How Will You Welcome The King?" At this time every year we celebrate "Palm Sunday" in churches all over the world. Most of the time our celebrations vary little - children process down the aisle waving palm branches, we sing songs of praise to the King who has come, and the preacher speaks for a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Have An In The Body Experience

Contributed by Bradley White-Findeisen on Oct 18, 2000

The church is a lot like a school School Church students laity faculty ministers Or, maybe the church is more like a corporation Corporation Church articles of incorporation constitution boards deacons shareholders meetings & conventions business meetings & conventions mergers ecumenis

The church is a lot like a school School Church students laity faculty ministers Or, maybe the church is more like a corporation Corporation Church articles of incorporation constitution boards deacons shareholders meetings & conventions business meetings & conventions mergers ecumenism strive ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:29-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Get Good And Angry

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: It is not a sin to be angry if anger is handled properly.

Thesis: It is not a sin to be angry if anger is handled properly. Intro.: 1. Illust. Everyone has his/her pet peeve. Mine is bonehead motorists. You know the type-- the kind who see a sign that says, "Right lane closed ahead, merge left," and zoom past a long line of cars on the left and push in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-27

How To Pick Your Battles

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

There are many battles not worth fighting. Here we can learn when we need to engage in the good fight of faith.

How To Pick Your Battles (I Sam. 17:1-15) Illustration: Paul wrote, "Fight the good fight of faith." People who fight fire with fire usually end up with ashes. Abigail Van Buren. Stan Mikita, a professional hockey star, used to get into a lot of fights during games. He stopped when his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Have A Healthy Crisis

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Depending on how it is handled, a crisis can either make us or break us.

Thesis: Depending on how it is handled, a crisis can either make us or break us. Intro.: 1. Illust. The Chinese do not have an alphabet as we know it. Rather than letters, words are represented by symbols. They have an interesting word-symbol for "crisis." It is a combination of the symbols for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-31

How To Have A Great Nation

Contributed by Tom Walker on Oct 18, 2000

Genesis 12:2 says, “And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing.

Genesis 12:2 says, “And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing.” In the preceding verse, God promises to make a “great” nation through the seed of Abraham. The Jewish people do constitute a “great” nation. Though that is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:2