Sermons on Image Of The Beast:

Paul Views Of Persecution And Power Encounters

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 25, 2001

Paul Views of Persecution and Power Encounters

Paul Views of Persecution and Power Encounters Paul, as many Christian leaders in Africa, have not been strangers to persecution, misunderstandings, and imprisonment for the sake of the truth. Part of the promise of living Godly in Christ Jesus involves abuse. Just as Paul suffered persecution so ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:5-52

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Get You Clothes On Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 9, 2001

You see, it is not enough to just get rid of the bad it,.Because if we only take off the bad, and never get around to putting on the good >>> we are placing ourselves in a very dangerous situation. (Jesus is Enough - part 5)

Jesus Is Enough - Part 5 "Get Your Clothes On" Many years ago there was an emperor who was so fond of new clothes that he spent all of his money on them. He did not give himself any concern about his army; he cared nothing about the theater or for driving about in the woods, except for the sake ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Grieve Not The Holy Spirit Of God

Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Feb 28, 2002

We grieve the Holy Spirit of God by how we mistreat our brothers and sisters in Christ. See five ways you should not treat your brothers and sisters in Christ.

WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: GRIEVE NOT THE HOLY SPIRIT “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world; but ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:30-32

Denomination: Baptist

Encouragement In A Dark Hour

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Mar 11, 2002

David was encouraged by a friend in one of his darkest hours.

Encouragement in a Dark Hour II Samuel 15-17 In his fine little book Fully Human, Fully Alive, author John Powell relates a true story. It didn’t happen to him but to a friend of his while he was vacationing in the Bahamas. What attracted the friend’s attention was a large and restless crowd ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Living Pure In An Impure World

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Oct 18, 2000

We live in a culture that attempts to pull us contrary to our life in Christ. This sermon examines some helps to maintain a holy focus.

Living Pure in an Impure World Psalm 119:9-11 9 How can a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed according to Your word. 10 With my whole heart I have sought You; Oh, let me not wander from Your commandments! 11 Your word I have hidden in my heart, That I might not sin against You! I have ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:9-11, 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

New Paths, New Lessons, And New Commitments

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Mar 17, 2006

Opening Convocation of the new semester Spring 2006 at Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA

Welcome back young people! Welcome to Liberty University, the world’s most exciting University. And you 700 new students from all over the nation and the world we welcome you to this hallowed campus. This is our 35th year, we started with 154 students, four faculty members (Dr. Elmer Towns, our ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

Self-Control Freaks Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Apr 4, 2006

Deals with the necessity of self-control in the Christian spiritual life.

Self-Control Freaks The Productive Life, prt. 3 Wildwind Community Church March 26, 2006 David K. Flowers Annie Dillard once wrote that you don’t have to go outside on a dark night. You don’t have to clear away all distractions, get far away from everything in the city, and look up into ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:1-8

Denomination: Free Methodist

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

The Great Escape – Living In Freedom! Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Apr 27, 2006

YOU ARE PERSONALLY RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR SPIRITUAL CONDITION. Jesus has done everything necessary for you to live in freedom. Satan, your captor has been totally defeated! It is up to you to live in freedom. #2 in a series of 5

THE GREAT ESCAPE – Living in Freedom! 1 Peter 2:16 INTRODUCTION: Imagine you and I had a chance to talk. How would you answer this question, “Who are you? How do you perceive yourself?” Would you just give a superficial answer? Would you tell me what you think I want to hear? Or would you be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Good Things About The Da Vinci Code Fad

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Apr 28, 2006

This fad shows us how we can connect to this world’s fascination with the story of Jesus.

Good Things About The Da Vinci Code Fad By now perhaps you have heard about the extremely popular novel, The Da Vinci Code written by Dan Brown. I was toying around with the idea of doing this message on Palm Sunday, when Jesus entered Jerusalem on a donkey colt. I was going to title that ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Endless Faithfulness

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Apr 29, 2006

Obedient Christians walk in the grace of God, enjoy the gifts of His Holy Spirit, enjoy the call of God upon their lives and know the faithfulness of God.

Turn Your Bibles to 1 Corinthians 1:4-9 Title: Endless Faithfulness Theme: Grasping Our Resources in Christ Jesus Introduction: The name of Jesus Christ is mentioned ten times in the first ten verses. The Apostle Paul wanted the minds of the Corinthians and all who are Christians today to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:4-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Church Discipline: Forgotten Doctrine Of The 21st Century Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 18, 2004

Tactful way of bringing the church back to the Biblical roots of accountability, responsibility, and discipline! Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

CHURCH DISCIPLINE Forgotten Doctrine of the 21st Century I Corinthians 5 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/ChurchDiscipline.html The time to deal w/ church discipline is now…not because of any problems, but because there aren’t any problems. Our unity is at an all-time high…God’s power is upon this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Word, The Spirit, And The Cross Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on May 25, 2004

The sermon begins a study of 1 Corinthians 12-14 with an overview of the book and the issues behind it.

Holy Spirit Series 2000 The World, The Spirit and the Cross Introduction to 1 Corinthians Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO What sank the Titanic? Most of you saw the movie. Many have seen the news reels. What took the gigantic ship to the ocean ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Destiny Bats

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 27, 2004

Ignorance about your identity is bad, the day you know who you are in Christ is the day you have won the greatest battle.Therefore, if your purpose for living is discovered life has meaning.

If you are embarking on a journey and you don’t have a destination someone will tell you where to go and the place he tells you to go might not be your actual destination. That is why we pray that prayer that God should arise and attack our ignorance, open our eyes and remove ignorance from our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Practicing Christ's Preeminence

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jun 28, 2004

The preeminence of Christ should not only be our dogma, but it should also be our practice. If we truly practice the preemeninence of Christ, it will affect every area of our life.

PRACTICING CHRIST’S PREEMINENCE Text: Col.1: 18; Col.3: 17 Intro: Paul wrote the letter to the Colossians while a prisoner at Rome. The church, located in the city of Colossae, actually began and met in the home of a man whose name you may recognize—Philemon (Phil.2). You may recall that ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:18, Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist