Sermons on Imperial Guard:

The Difference Between Withstanding And Standing

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 14, 2009

August 1989: We need both defensive and offensive weapons in order to be effective Christians. In the end, a strong offense, making a difference in our world, is also the best defense.

With the opening of the Redskins season only a few days away, I really do need to get something straight, and I thought maybe I could get some help this morning. There is a rule of thumb, a maxim of football strategy, and I cannot figure out how it goes. I need some help. Is it that the best ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

Amazing Grace Received Through Faith: God's Faithfulness During Great Struggles

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 23, 2021

Jesus causes the dead to live. He pursues us, faithful to His promises, abounding in love. Though trials and temptations come, God’s grace goes along with us. As Christians we can expect much struggle and suffering. Yet we can also expect to encounter great grace and joy.

Jesus causes the dead to live. He pursues us, faithful to His promises, abounding in love. Though trials and temptations come, God’s grace goes along with us. As Christians we can expect much struggle and suffering. Yet we can also expect to encounter great grace and joy. As the Apostle Paul ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:5-12, 1 Peter 1:6-7, 2 Corinthians 12:9-10, Isaiah 40:29-31

Denomination: Salvation Army

You Had To Act

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jan 21, 2015

Many who encountered Jesus found it impossible to remain neutral about Him. Today everyone has their own idea about Jesus. Some of these ideas are based on what others have said and some of them are their own thoughts. What is your public stand on Jesus?

Opening illustration: A US congressman, John Lewis, was 23 years old when he participated in the historic 1963 civil rights “March on Washington” led by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Half a century later, journalist Bill Moyers asked Lewis how he was affected by Dr. King’s ‘I ...read more

Scripture: John 7:40-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mary Magdalane's View Of The Resurrection

Contributed by Christopher Martin on Apr 12, 2009

An Easter sermon preached 4/12/2009 at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Audubon, Iowa. It is a first person sermon from the view of Mary Magdalane.

Mary Magdalene’s View of the Resurrection 4/12/2009 Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Audubon, Iowa You just heard your Pastor read to you Mark’s account of my visit to a cemetery. It was a visit unlike any other. You all have made similar visits to the graves of loved one’s. You know the sadness ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Got Us

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on May 7, 2023

This is an unfinished sermon about how God encourages us collectively.

God's Got Us Introduction Until 1973, when a drunk driver hit and destroyed it, in the middle of the Sahara desert, there stood a solitary acacia tree, named Tree of Ténéré. This solitary tree had roots that stretched down 130 feet to a water supply deep under the desert floor. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Power Of A Praying Church

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 3, 2023

In Acts 12. we see the power that's at our disposal if we will seek God in intercessory prayer. Peter was going to be executed the next morning, but because Christians prayed, God sent an angel. He'll do it today if we pray! This message will preach!

THE POWER OF A PRAYING CHURCH Acts 12:1-17 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: WHERE JESUS WAS BORN 1. A backwoods Texan asked a woman to marry him and she said, “We can’t get married unless you’re a Christian.” So he went to a Catholic church and said he wanted to join. 2. The priest said, “Well, you ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Place Called There

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 29, 2002

There is where we must be in order to receive Gods presence, protection, and provision. Where is there? (Only God knows).

1 Kings 17:4 And it shall be, that thou shalt drink of the brook; and I have commanded the ravens to feed thee there. God specifically gave Elijah directions for his protection and his provision, He could only expect these provisions if he obeyed God. Where is there? There is wherever God has ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

From The Cross

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Apr 8, 2007

- EXCRUCIATE: to cause great agony, torment - Latin : ex : out of, from cruciate: cross "from the cross" -Following OT prophecy to it’s fulfillment in the NT

Lk 23:55-24:8 1 Cor. 15:1-8, 12-22 Gen 1:3 - If the light is It is because God said ‘Let there be light.’ so sad soul, take comfort, nor forget That sunrise never failed us yet. - There is darkness before the sunrise - EXCRUCIATE: to cause great agony, torment - Latin : ex : out of, from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Be Very Careful

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 28, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Have you seen a balancer walks in a tight rope, how careful he/she walks on top of it? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To remind believers to be very careful. IV. TEXT: 1 Kings 8:25 (NLT) 25 “And now,

I. EXORDIUM: Have you seen a balancer walks in a tight rope, how careful he/she walks on top of it? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To remind believers to be very careful. IV. TEXT: 1 Kings 8:25 (NLT) 25 “And now, O Lord, God of Israel, carry out the additional ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 8:25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Short, Sweet And Ignorant

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 19, 2016

There is common phrase that is often heard from people who have attended weddings, baby dedications and other religious ceremonies, "That was short and sweet, just like I like it."

Short, Sweet and Ignorant The Consequences of Not Wanting To Hear From God The Bible says, "Guard your steps when you go to the house of God. To draw near to listen is better than to offer the sacrifice of fools, for they do not know that they are doing evil." (Ecclesiastes 5:1) There is ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 14, 2024

THE GOOD SHEPHERD

PSALM 23 THE GOOD SHEPHERD • “The Good Shepherd” in John 10:11; • “The Great Shepherd” in Hebrews 13:20; • “The Chief Shepherd” in I Peter 5:4. PSALM 22 PSALM 23 PSALM 24 GOOD SHEPHERD GREAT SHEPHERD CHIEF SHEPHERD Cross Crook Crown - Spear Staff Scepter - Substitute Shepherd ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

The Sword And The Stone

Contributed by Steve Hong on Oct 18, 2000

Turn to Nehemiah chapter 4 Since the beginning of time, people have fought with each other.

Turn to Nehemiah chapter 4 Since the beginning of time, people have fought with each other. Empires against Empires, Nations against Nations, People against People... A group of historians has compiled the following information: In the last 5,600 years (since 3600 B.C.), the world has only had ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-23

You Are Only Called To Believe

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Apr 3, 2007

An Easter morning sermon that supports the truth and dispells the lies surrounding the Resurrection with unarguable facts . (Audio at www.sermonlist.com/2007.html)

Easter is the center point of the Christian faith. Without Easter, Christianity would be just like every other religion in the world. We are the only belief on the face of the earth that has a founder who is alive, and we are the only religion in history that meets our enemies with our prayers ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-8

Denomination: *other

Angels Among Us

Contributed by Fran Van Hoven on Jun 29, 2007

Did you know that angels are mentioned either directly or indirectly nearly 300 times in the Old and New Testaments? The hosts of Heaven stand at attention ready to do God’s will at any moment of any hour of any day.

Angels Among Us 5/07 Col. 1:15-17, "He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. For by Him all things were created, both in the heavens and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities all things have been created through Him ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Wind Beneath My Wings

Contributed by Victor Yap on Sep 8, 2013

Mentoring

THE WIND BENEATH MY WINGS (2 TIMOTHY 1) I could not pass up the chance to talk about my mentor Herman Tang. Herman is a native son of Yuen Long, Hong Kong, and a graduate of Alliance Bible Seminary in 1975 and Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. Everyone has something good and nothing bad to say ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible