Sermons on infiltrators:

Anxiety: Fear Of Losing Control Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Sep 10, 2015

Anxiety and worry come from trying to grab a hold of something that doesn't belong to us. Control of the situations that surround us. The Bible makes clear we are to control our responses to our environment and to others. We should seek self-control.

Intro: The beginning of anxiety is the end of faith, and the beginning of true faith is the end of anxiety. George Muller Massena, one of Napoleon's generals, suddenly appeared with 18,000 soldiers before an Austrian town which had no means of defending itself. The town council met, certain that ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Pursuit Of Excellence: "Finishing Life Well"

Contributed by Reverend Cooper Mcwhirter on Sep 27, 2016

Some of the great people of faith in the Bible did not finish life well. They had downturns.

Sermon Preached at Grace Community Church (EPC) Sun City Grand, Surprise, AZ Sunday, April 10, 2016 by the Reverend Cooper McWhirter The Pursuit of Excellence: “Finishing Life Well!” [Part One] Philippians 3:1-11 A wise pastor once offered me this piece of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Workers And Work

Contributed by David Wilson on Oct 26, 2012

Where is a church supposed to get workers and what are they supposed to be doing?

Matthew 9:9-13 There are two Biblical models that show where a church is to get workers. There is a model where churches send out workers to strengthen or to plant other churches. The church at Antioch sent Paul out and later Paul sent Timothy and Titus to strengthen the churches where he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

It Is

Contributed by Clay Ledford on Aug 19, 2020

The inspired Word of God is valid and proven to be reliable It has withstood the test of time and faith. From "In the Beginning" to the last "Amen". God is "on the record" with His promises, prophecies, and providence.

It is Written Matthew 4:4, It is written- Proof of Gods Word It is Finished- Power of Gods Word 3 Part mini series It is I- Person of Gods Word Knowing that Gods Word is true and that we are secure in Christ Jesus is very important to our faith in Christ Jesus. If there was uncertainty about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:4, Hebrews 4:12, Luke 11:28, Romans 14:11-12, Isaiah 54:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Facing Opposition Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 21, 2018

When we do God's work, we can expect opposition. We don't have to be discouraged. God will finish what He has started.

We started Ezra 1 with the move of God and the edict of King Cyrus, and the start of a long and difficult journey for the exiles returning back to Jerusalem. • In Ezra 2 we have the list of the returning exiles, by families and towns, and the various roles they play. • In Ezra 3 we saw the altar ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 4:1-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Marriage - Still A Gift From God

Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Oct 30, 2018

With all the thoughts concering marriage, there might be some who question if marriage is still a gift from God. Take another look at God's institution of marriage and the blessings that God intends to give through it.

“Where do I even start?” That was the question that ran through my mind as I started to write this sermon. Having spent time studying Genesis 2 which you heard as our first lesson for this morning, I looked at the computer screen and thought, where do I even start? There are so many different ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-24

Denomination: Lutheran

Prerequisites For Success Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 5, 2024

Instructions and commitments before crossing the Jordan to possess the land

Background to passage: After God had given Joshua encouragement and promises of his presence, Joshua gave the people instructions as to the preparations for the next few days when they would enter the land. He gave all the people a few instructions, but dealt with a the two and a half tribes ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:16-18, 1 Samuel 15:23

Denomination: Baptist

How To Make A Difference Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 10, 2024

Jesus calls us to let our light shine; here, Paul calls us to walk in the light.

Background to passage: In this text we are reminded that we used to be darkness and now we are light. Jesus calls us to let our light shine; here, Paul calls us to walk in the light. I think he tells us some ways to do that, and I want to bring it down a little closer to where we live today. So, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:7-14

Denomination: Baptist

Standing Strong In Perilous Times PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

In the midst of perilous times, believers must stand strong as a fearless church, relying on God's wisdom and strength to navigate the challenges of the world.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're diving into a topic that is so relevant for the times we are living in. Our world seems to be in turmoil, and as believers, we need to understand how to navigate these perilous times. We'll be exploring 2 Timothy 3:1, discussing the need to stand strong and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1

Topics: Perilous Times, Stand Strong

Elders In The Church PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

The main point of this sermon is to emphasize the importance of appointing godly, qualified elders in the church to ensure strong leadership, sound doctrine, and spiritual growth within the faith community.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to take a deep dive into Titus 1:5-16, exploring the qualifications of elders, their role in the church, and the importance of appointing these leaders in our community. "A true and safe leader is likely to be one who has no desire to lead but is ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:5-16

Topics: Appointing Elders

Holding Fast To Jesus Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 14, 2010

The church in Thyatira demonstrates the need to follow the ways of Jesus in order to prevent being deceived.

In our culture, I think there is sometimes a tendency for us to look around at all the mega churches, even some right around us, and to begin to think that a smaller church like TFC really isn’t all that significant to the kingdom of God. But Jesus’ message to the church in Thyatira ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29, Revelation 3:11

Denomination: Baptist

A Few Good Men

Contributed by James May on Nov 15, 2009

Just a few good men or women of God, standing with Him in the battle can bring a trembling to the land.

A Few Good Men November 15, 2009 – AM By Pastor Jim May In times of crisis what we need are a few good men. We need someone who will stand in the face of the enemy. We need soldiers in the Lord’s Army who will stand up and be counted, and not hide from the enemy in fear with a false hope that, ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Joyful Benediction Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010

The Joyful benediction (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Jude verses 24-25. As a guess, I don not think I am too far wrong to say that the letter of Jude; • Is one of the least read and therefore least known parts of the New Testament! • Certainly one preachers avoid (when did you last hear a sermon - me neither!) • Ill: ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:24

Denomination: Brethren

Strange Twists Of The Jesus Story By "Gabriel." Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Aug 24, 2015

Muhammad started with the truth, so as to make it familiar to Christians of the day, then twisted it, added to it, subtracted from it.

Lesson 20, No Friendship with Infidels! The end of Sura 2, "the cow" , and the beginning of Sura 3, called "The family of Imran." We'll go through verse 31. You may recall that a story of Abraham and some animals and a dream is recorded in Genesis 15. The Koran has its own special version ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Spiritual Gifts Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Jun 14, 2020

God's desire is clarity not confusion

1 Corinthians 14 My son was talking with two of his friends when he was about seven or eight years old and his first friend said, “My dad’s so smart he can talk for an hour on any subject.” And then the second one said, “My dad’s so smart he can talk for two ...read more

Denomination: Baptist