Sermons on Idols:

Waiting On God

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Dec 1, 2002

Advent reminds us that people have always waited on God. And so will we. Why? Because waiting plays an important role in our spiritual growth.

Today is the first Sunday in the season of the Christian year called Advent. The word "Advent" simply means arrival, or coming, and so during the next four weeks we will be celebrating the arrival of Christ. During Advent, we look back at the time when God became an infant child, born in a stable ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

Judgment Booth

Contributed by Don Hutto on Dec 6, 2000

Sermon preceeding the 2000 Presidential Election.

Judgment Booth Hosea 8:1-4 Many of you are familiar with the term "Judgment House." This is the name of a Halloween season event put on by many churches that presents the need for salvation by previewing the horrors of a godless hell. This morning I want to twist that term slightly and talk about ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 8:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Twisted Truth Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 9, 2006

Sermon examines compromises and deception found in story of Micah and the Levite which serve as warnings against self-justification.

Twisted Truth Series: Lessons from Judges #3 Judges 17:1-18:31[1] 7-31-05 Intro What happens to God’s people when they loose sight of their God-given calling? What happens to God’s people when they fail to honor the word of God as their standard of lifestyle—when they mix worldly ideas with ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

Our Choices Will Determine Our Destiny Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Jan 24, 2016

We make choices every day but we don't realize the importance of these choices for our destiny. In this message, we will discover that there are consequences when we make a wrong choice. God wants us to make the right choice in everything we do.

INTRODUCTION: Last week we talked about developing the attitude of steadfastness. We learned about the distinction between faithfulness and steadfastness. While faithfulness means being reliable, being trustworthy or devoted to the cause of Christ. Steadfastness on the other hand means the ability ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-15

Denomination: Nazarene

The Five Woes Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 29, 2020

There are two kinds of people. There are the “puffed up,” the arrogant ones that feel like they don’t like they need God. They feel no need to submit to Him or obey Him. Then there are a the righteous. This righteousness is not in themselves.

The Five Woes Habakkuk 2:5-20 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams First Baptist Church Chenoa 5-26-19 Review We have been making our way through the little Old Testament book of Habakkuk and God has been speaking to us through this prophet’s questions and cries. Let me remind you that the name ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:5-20

Denomination: Baptist

Building Bridges, Not Barriers Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 26, 2021

If we’re going to reach unbelievers with the gospel, we must build bridges, not barriers.

Last weekend, Pastor Ed and Sheila, Gary and Kathy Pinger, and Beth and I had the privilege of attending the Keep Believing Ministries retreat. KBM is one of Edgewood’s Go Team Partners. One of the many highlights was learning how the free gospel book, Anchor for the Soul has now been distributed ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Baptist

God's Love For His People

Contributed by Clint Carr on Aug 15, 2001

This outline shows how God’s people hurt Him, and how God responded.

If there is one thing that I have learnt over this summer, it is that there is No life apart from God! If you don’t have Jesus, you don’t have anything! I am just a college student, but luckily God has opened my eyes to his beauty. He has shown me that you can have all you want in this ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 2:1-13, Jeremiah 3:12-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Light The Fire

Contributed by Ron Hicks on May 1, 2007

God will breathe life into anyone who is willing to let the fire of the Holy Spirit burn in them.

Light the Fire TEXT Ezek 37:1-14 The world is looking for God. Tragically and ironically they are looking in the wrong places. Sadly, as the world is looking for God, God’s people are asleep in their pews, asleep in religious traditions, lethargy ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Conscience Of Man - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Jul 30, 2010

• Last week we started on a series about the conscience of man. • We said that God has given each person on conscience. • We said that we dull our conscience with sin and wrong choices. • We discussed the difference between the conscience and the Holy

Introduction • Last week we started on a series about the conscience of man. • We said that God has given each person on conscience. • We said that we dull our conscience with sin and wrong choices. • We discussed the difference between the conscience and the Holy Spirit. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Fish Gate Series

Contributed by Monte Brown on Sep 28, 2014

The Fish Gate reminds us that we are to get involved in evangelism because we have been called to be ‘fishers of men’.

“The Fish Gate Message 2” The Spiritual Application of the Gates Nehemiah 3:3 Monte T. Brown August 3, 2014 Sunday Evening Stapp Zoe Baptist Prelude It is important to mention that the Word of God is ever living and ever speaking to us through each word on these ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:3

Denomination: Baptist

The Infleunce Of Worship Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Oct 20, 2019

My life has been greatly influenced by worship. This influence was due, in part, to those who were willing to engage in genuine worship. Our worship should impact and influence the lives of others.

The Influence of Worship Daniel 3: 1-30 Worship has impacted and influenced my life for many years now. I have been saved for over 36 years and I have been privileged with the opportunity to worship the Lord for all of those years. Many times, the worship experience has touched and affected my ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

Biting The Hand

Contributed by Pablo Catala on Jun 8, 2019

Faithfulness

An aged Indian wandered into one of our Western settlements, begging for food to keep him from starving. A bright colored ribbon, from which was suspended a small dirty pouch was seen around his neck. On being questioned, he said it was a charm given him in his younger days; and opening it, ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 13:4-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

"I” Trouble

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 3, 2021

Have you ever had “I” trouble? What can cause “I” trouble? Three things come to mine: Displacement, Distraction, and Distortion.

Luke 12:13-21  Someone in the crowd said to him, “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me.”  (14)  But he said to him, “Man, who made me a judge or arbitrator over you?”  (15)  And he said to them, “Take care, and be on your guard against all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Unbelievers' Status

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 22, 2016

To show that GOD wants our eyes and hearts healed if we come to Him, so that we can understand Him.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have eyes that can see and hearts that can understand? Yes. JESUS healed me. Isaiah 6:10 (Amplified Bible) Make the heart of this people fat; and make their ears heavy and shut their eyes, lest they see with their eyes and hear with their ears and understand with their hearts ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 44:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Compelling Conclusion (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 24, 2016

Life is often difficult, even for the strongest believer. It is easy to focus on the trials we endure instead of the Lord. While we are unable to fully comprehend all our Lord is, our faith is increased as we look at Him by faith.

A Compelling Conclusion (Part 2) 1 John 5: 13-21 As we continue to consider the closing words of John in his first epistle, we are mindful of the many difficulties and obstacles the early church faced. John has dealt with false doctrine, the spirit of antichrist, personal sin, and the great need ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:18-21

Denomination: Baptist