Sermons on Infidel:

Becoming A Person God Can Trust

Contributed by Todd Hudnall on Dec 10, 2001

Lessons from the life of Jesus’ stepfather Joseph. How we can learn to become a person God can trust.

INTRODUCTION When you own something of great value you want to make sure it is kept in trustworthy hands. You want your money to be with a bank you can trust. If you own stock, you want the stock to be in a trustworthy company. As any owners of Enron stock recently learned; It’s risky to be the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"The Truly Righteous Person Is Also Merciful.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Dec 17, 2001

Year A. 4th Sunday of Advent Matthew 1: 18-24 December 23, 2001 Title: “The truly righteous person is also merciful.”

Year A. 4th Sunday of Advent Matthew 1: 18-24 December 23, 2001 Title: “The truly righteous person is also merciful.” Matthew tells the story of the origin and naming of Jesus, the Messiah, from Joseph’s perspective. We have precious little reliable information about the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-24

Denomination: Lutheran

Total Commitment Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 18, 2002

Ruth’s pledge to Naomi has such a powerful effect on us that many include her words in their weddings and on jewelry. God also regards her commitment as the basis of true love.

A college man walked into a photography studio with a framed picture of his girlfriend. He wanted the picture duplicated. This involved removing it from the frame. In doing this, the studio owner noticed the inscription on the back of the photograph: “My dearest Tom, I love you with all my heart. ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Israel—an Ex—forever?

Contributed by James Groce on Aug 26, 2002

Has Israel become, in the eyes of God, a ex-people that now differs nothing from any other peoples of the earth?

Has Israel become, in the eyes of God, a ex-people that now differs nothing from any other peoples of the earth? Even an ex-wife in the natural human drama never becomes just another woman in the eyes of an ex-husband. Please understand that NO divine promise will ever fail, whether it relates ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Restoring Joy To The Church

Contributed by Steven Dow on Sep 18, 2002

This sermon shows us how to correct the causes of conflict that are killing the church’s joy.

RESTORING JOY TO THE CHURCH Philippians 2:1-11 September 15, 2002 INTRODUCTION: The book of Philippians is a book about joy. Over and over again the apostle Paul writes of joy and rejoicing in this little book. In the section we are studying today Paul tells the Philippians how they can make ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Set Your Mind On Heavenly Things

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 28, 2002

how our first and second resurrections get us to think heavenly

March 28, 2002 Colossians 3:1-4 Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. 2 Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. 3 For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. 4 When ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Destroy A Church

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Aug 29, 2007

This message is one that I put together after reading a speech written by a former governor of Colorado. The lessons fit very well of how to destroy a church.

Ephesians 6:11 KJV Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. I. INTRODUCTION -- THIS IS NOT MY USUAL FARE. . . -This message that I am going to preach is not my standard fare of preaching style. . . and yet there are some very valuable ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Submission: The Power Of A Tender Heart Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Feb 10, 2007

Don’t let American society fool you. Godly submission is a very, very powerful thing. If you are able to apply this concept to your life. You will be able to live well, whatever your life’s circumstance.

Note to Reader: This is the second part of the topic of submission. For the first part, see the sermon - Submission: The Dilemma Of Submission. As we move into chapter 3 this morning we find the Apostle Peter continuing his thoughts on living a Godly life in the midst of difficult ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ye Did Run Well!

Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Feb 26, 2007

INSTRUCTING THE DAILY LIFE OF BELIEVERS.

PP0614 DATE YE DID RUN WELL! Gal 5:7. Ye did run well; who did hinder you that ye should not obey the truth? (KJV) INTRODUCTION: Much of the first five chapters of this epistle is Paul instructing the Galatians to not turn back toward the law. Some of the traditional Jews had influenced them to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:7

Denomination: Baptist

What Would You Do If. . .

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Sep 10, 2009

Jesus’ Return and how we are to prepare for it.

WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF . . . By Jerry Falwell I. INTRODUCTION What would you do if you knew Y2K was going to be more disastrous than anyone thought? What would you do if you knew the Lord was coming back on January 1, 2000? This is called the Sabbath View, i.e., we have lived 6,000 years since ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

It's All In The Approach

Contributed by Matt Hoffmann on Oct 2, 2009

In Mark 10 we learn from the Pharisees and from some kids on how we approach Jesus. Do we try to justify ourselves, or be justified by God?

Mark 10:2-13 So, usually I like to have my sermons done by Wednesday or so, and I worked very hard to get this one done on Wednesday. I wrote a sermon using the Gospel lesson that talked about marriage and divorce. And after I wrote it, I read through it before I went home and realized it was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:2-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus - God Became One Of Us!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 8, 2010

Evangelistic sermon preached at a Carol Service - email for PowerPoint slides - gcurley@gcurley.info

“For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, so that you through his poverty might become rich.” (1). An Assumption: “For you know”: • Now in contrast to Paul: • I want to start my talk by telling you some things that you don’t ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:9

Denomination: Brethren

Christian Duties Series

Contributed by Joshua Hetrick on Jul 4, 2009

Outline of Heb 13

Christian Duties Hebrews Chapter 13 Scripture Reading Heb 13:1-3 Introduction: 1. Throughout the book of Hebrews we learned that a Christian is justified by faith. 2. Hebrews has shown us that we ought to put our faith in Jesus because his is better then anything else. 3. Outline of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Led By The Spirit, Still Tempted

Contributed by Betty Johnson on Sep 22, 2008

We can repent and believe, but we will never grow if we don’t overcome temptation by God’s Word.

Lead by the Spirit - still tempted Scripture: Matthew 4:1-17 As we start our message this morning, I want you to look at Matthew 3, verse 2. “John said, ‘Change your hearts and lives because the kingdom of heaven is near.’” Jesus’ first message as he began his preaching ministry was the same. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Hands Holding Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 5, 2008

For World Communion Sunday: God restrains us from destructive behavior; but even if we ignore that, His hand continues to hold us back.

You may have noticed that I am a creature of habits. I do what I do according to the clock and by the book. If it is time for staff meeting, I will be here, seldom early, sometimes late because of traffic, but I will be here. It’s on the calendar, so I do it. I am a creature of habits. If it ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-10

Denomination: Baptist