Sermons on Inflated Opinion:

Overcoming The Enemy

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 18, 2012

Overcoming the enemy once does not mean he will stop his harassment of us. This is what he is, and what he does. So our posture toward him, both defensively and offensively, needs to become habitual and reflexive. We need to overcome our ignorance of the

Opening illustration: One morning, I watched a rabbit nibble grass in my backyard. He was on the small side, with brown flecked fur and a cotton-puff tail. Suddenly, a hawk sliced through the air as fast and precise as lightning. With talons outstretched, he snatched for his prey. But the rabbit ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Nehemiah 1 - Rebuilding A Broken World Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Mar 3, 2010

Do you have a vision for this broken world? See the need, feel the need, share the need and then meet the need.

REBUILDING A BROKEN WORLD It was a beautiful day that afternoon so I decided to go for a walk. I was in the city of Cochabamba Bolivia August 1986. For 3 months I had worked in a medical clinic as part of a summer missions trip. Today was an off day so I did a little shopping at the market and ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Servant Of Restoration Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 4, 2010

The text contains a charge & a promise to the restored nation. The forgiven man must keep God's charge if he is to enjoy the blessings of his right standing.

ZECHARIAH 3: 6-10 THE SERVANT OF RESTORATION [1 Peter 2:1-10] Our text contains a charge and a promise to the restored nation and its members. The charge and promise can be given and followed because of the coming of the Servant-Branch and the foundation which He laid by the accomplishment of ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 3:6-10, Isaiah 49:2-4

Denomination: Baptist

The 7 Biggest Money Mistakes Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jun 21, 2008

The 7 biggest money mistakes talked about in the Book of Proverbs.

We’re in the series, “THE SEARCH, Solomon’s Secrets to a Happy & Successful Life.” We’re ruminating on the topics that Solomon covers in the wisdom given by God. One big topic, not only in Proverbs, but also in the entire Bible, is money. It stands to reason that the Bible talks a lot about ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Joy Robbers Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jul 22, 2008

Get the true joy!

JOY ROBBERS Philippians 4.2-7 S: Joy C: Peace Th: Toward the Goal Pr: GET THE TRUE JOY. ?: What? What keeps us from it? KW: Thieves TS: We will find in our study of Philippians what thieves use to keep us from getting the joy God has for us. CV: “We will wholeheartedly worship the everlasting ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:2-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Beginning Of… Fear Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 17, 2010

God heals fear through faith in his promises.

Scripture Introduction Bill Watterson, the creator of the Calvin and Hobbes comic strip, describes well the feelings of guilt and fear which overtake Calvin after he breaks his dad’s very expensive binoculars. His dad does not yet know about the incident, but Calvin’s anxiety causes him to sweat ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Dealing With Adversity Series

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 24, 2010

As we look at the life & experiences of Nehemiah we find again & again that Nehemiah deals with problems & decisions that are very relevant to us today.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (This is the seventh of a Leadership series featuring Nehemiah. Some ideas & illustrations in these messages were based on or ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 5:14-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sometimes Jesus Isn't Warm And Cuddly

Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 8, 2007

The decision to be a follower of Christ places all other affections in perspective.

Title: Sometimes Jesus Isn’t Warm and Cuddly Text: Luke 14:25-33 Thesis: The decision to be a follower of Christ places all other affections in perspective. Introduction The current issue of Newsweek Magazine (September 10, 2007) featured Fred Thompson on the front cover along side the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Pearl Of Greatest Price Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 22, 2007

Parables for Seekers, Pt. 2

THE PEARL OF GREATEST PRICE (MATTHEW 13:44-46) Several years ago, USA Today (10/24/97) reported the results of a Roper Starch Worldwide survey of the wealthiest 1 percent of U.S. households – the 1 million households that have an annual income of at least $250,000 or a net worth at least $2.5 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Independent/Bible

He Gave His All

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Mar 29, 2008

Jesus demonstrates how we can receive inner peace within our heart.

Text: “Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubles, neither let it be afraid” (John 14:27). Jesus came into this world as a peaceful little baby. He probably looked like any other baby. As he grew he was able to work ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Christian Church

Here Am I; Send Me!

Contributed by Chris Surber on Jun 3, 2009

Let us cast off inadequate views of God and embrace His sovereignty, Holiness, and Power in our lives and in the world.

Here Am I; Send Me! Isaiah 6:1-13 Introduction “No controversy swirls around the date for Isaiah’s encounter with God in the temple. It happened in 740 B.C., the year in which King Uzziah died. Unresolved controversy, however, does come from the question, "How does Isaiah’s experience in the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-13

Denomination: Christian Church

Hope Does Not Disappoint

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 8, 2009

Suffering, endurance, character, hope: the formula is not automatic. All depends on whether we learn to live in the resurrected Christ.

One of my friends begins nearly every conversation with the phrase, "You just can’t win.” "You just can’t win." One day recently he was wearing a long, long face. He had just gotten his car repaired, but some inebriated partygoer had slammed into it. He had just worked off his debts, but suddenly ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Name Abuse Series

Contributed by Tim Shepard on May 28, 2008

This is the third in my series on the Ten Commandments and tells how we are not to misuse God’ name for our own ends.

NAME ABUSE This series began in a search for answers to a very common misconception when it comes to whether or not a person is going to heaven. There is this belief in our society that in order for a person to be accepted by God, in order for God to hear a person’s prayers, and in order to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:7

Denomination: *other

More Word, Less Worry!

Contributed by David Cook on Nov 23, 2009

Believers in Jesus can find relief from worries through His Word.

“MORE WORD, LESS WORRY” TEXT: Luke 10:38-42, Colossians 1:15-19 INTRO: Have you ever noticed how easy it is to get stressed out in the every day issues of life that you neglect the most important Person in life, Jesus Christ your Lord and Savior? ILLUS: The Mayo Clinic stated that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

"How Should I Give?” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jan 21, 2009

Attitude in giving is more important to God than the amount. What should my attitude be when giving to God’s work?

TALK ABOUT MONEY AND YOU CANT WIN Run after money and you are materialistic. Don’t get it and you are looked on as a loser. Get it and keep it and you are a miser. Don’t try to get it and you lack ambition. Get money and spend it and you are a spendthrift. Still have it at the end of your ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist