Sermons on Keeps Us From Falling:

There Is More To Dream About Than Summer Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 10, 2003

The first message in a series looking at what keeps us from really dreaming great things for God.

Introduction: Mystic Seaport is filled with a variety of clippers and other sea-worthy ships. Countless voyages have been sailed by each ship. There is perhaps no greater sight to behold than that of such a sea-worthy vessel, trimming through the water under full sail. The ship is in her world. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-31

Denomination: Baptist

Seeing Past Our Circumstances Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 16, 2003

The second message in a series looking at what keeps us from really dreaming great things for God.

SEEING PAST OUR CIRCUMSTANCES ACTS 17:22-28 Introduction: We exist in a society that is increasingly becoming more and more polar in its beliefs. On the one end is a group, expounding the belief that we only go through life once, and as such, we should focus on making that trip as pleasurable as ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-28, Psalm 139:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Too Much Of A Good Thing?

Contributed by James Choung on Aug 29, 2008

Main idea: Give up our need to consume, because it is keeping us from enjoying the Kingdom.

This sermon is by James Choung of Intervarsity Christian Fellowship. You are also invited to visit James’ blog at http://www.jameschoung.net/. __________________________________________________ About eight years ago, I was in Manhattan celebrating my 25th birthday. A friend and I were in the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:29-34

Denomination: Vineyard

God's Chain Of Command

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Feb 28, 2005

Failure to submit to God given authority figures in our lives keeps us from his Blessings.

God’s Chain of Command Our nation began with the revolutionary war. It seems we have been revolting ever since. In the name of individual rights we have crushed the soul of society “submission to authority”. It seems we have been in one rebellion after another. The draft dodgers of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

Come And Dine

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 27, 2009

There are things in our lives that keep us from consuming God’s Word and nourishing our spirits.

*Intro: We brought Josiah home last Thursday evening the 18th. As you might guess, the first night home was a bit tough for him. But, the hardest thing for me as his dad was that there was a 12-13 hour stretch on Friday that he didn’t eat. Kim would attempt to feed him and he had no interest. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Embrace Hope In God's Promises Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Nov 30, 2019

How do we avoid letting the Christmas Rush keep us from missing the message of Christmas?

Christmas Rush Embrace Hope In God’s Promise Jeremiah 33:14-16 Introduction Thanksgiving is over and frankly I’m not sure how some of you turkeys survived! Now that the turkey is consumed, like magic we become professional consumers overnight. Many people shopped on Black Friday, but in the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Stole Christmas

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 20, 2017

If we are not careful, we will let distractions keep us from experiencing the real reason and person of Christmas.

WHO STOLE CHRISTMAS? LUKE 2: 25-38 Introduction- Merry Christmas everyone! Sermon title- Who stole Christmas Asking who stole Christmas may seem like an odd thing to say tonight, but many have lost Christmas. To many it is about presents, food, and drink. Parties, time off and having a good ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-38

Denomination: Nazarene

Hearing From The Father

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 4, 2021

Hearing From the Lord is a decision that believers must learn early.

Hearing from the Father Joshua 24 Introduction- Good morning church! I need to hear from my heavenly Father! Amen! I need to know that I am not alone in the things that I go through! I have come today expecting that my Father has something to say to me! Not only do we need our time of prayer, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-15

Denomination: Nazarene

Should A Christian Keep The Law? (Pt. 2) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 1, 2021

Why do Christians seem to keep all Ten Commandments except the Sabbath? This message addresses the difference in the way New Testament deals with Old Testament moral versus ceremonial laws.

We are answering the question: Should a Christian Keep the Law? The biblical answer is yes and no. We should keep the moral commandments that are rooted in the immutable nature of God. God is holy. God is a moral being who holds people morally accountable. God does not change. So, the moral ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:36-39, Galatians 1:6-9, Mark 7:14-23, Matthew 5:21-29, Romans 14:4-6, Hebrews 10:24, Acts 20:7, 1 Corinthians 16:1-3, Hebrews 4:1-10, Exodus 20:8-11, Genesis 2:7-18, Galatians 5:1-21, Hebrews 8:1-13, Philippians 3:1-3, Colossians 2:16-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

When The Fire Of The Lord Fell; Series

Contributed by Lucy Paynter on Mar 20, 2018

When the fire of the lord falls upon us, we will not remain the same.Everything that has hindered us from pure and sincere worship will be dealt with in Jesus Name.

Elijah Manifests the Power of God. 1 Kings 18:37-39 37Hear me, O Lord, hear me, that this people may know that thou art the Lord God, and that thou hast turned their heart back again. 38Then the fire of the Lord fell, and consumed the burnt sacrifice, and the wood, and the stones, and the dust, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Should A Christian Keep The Law? (Pt. 1) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 1, 2021

Many Christians are confused as to why Christians keep part of the Old Testament commandments but don't keep others. This series of two messages helps them find answers to their questions.

Today we will tackle the question: Should a Christian Keep the Law? The answer to that question significantly affects the way we live our Christian lives. If I read the Bible with a legalistic mindset, I will live under the bondage of the law—a perpetual effort to measure up and always coming ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-2, 2 Peter 2:12-22, Romans 2:28-29, 1 Corinthians 7:19, James 2:1-18, 1 John 5:2, Galatians 5:1-21, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, Romans 13:9, John 1:17, Luke 5:36-39, 1 Timothy 4:13-16, John 8:34, Jude 1:4, Hebrews 8:1-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Anatomy Of Sin

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Jun 22, 2011

A look at how sin damages us in our relationships with God.

ANATOMY OF SIN 2 SAMUEL 11&12 INTRO: A scientist, unjustly accused and convicted of a major crime, found himself sentenced to hard time in a prison out in the Arizona desert. His cellmate turned out to be another scientist. Determined to escape, the first man tried to convince his colleague to make ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How Is Your View From The Bridge? Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 30, 2006

God has called us to take the initiative in bringing reconciliation.

How Is Your View From the Bridge? Text: Gen. 33:1-20 Introduction 1. Read Gen. 33:1-20 2. Illustration: God’s love is like a bridge that makes reconciliation possible. If you take away the bridge, the separation remains. George Herbert said, “He who cannot forgive others breaks the bridge ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 33:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

Sealed By The Spirit Series

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Sep 9, 2014

In the first chapter of Ephesians alone we have seen a multitude of blessings which God has said He has already given us. How do we know it's really true? How do we really know God is in earnest?

Ephesians: Our Identity In Christ Part 3 Sealed By The Spirit Ephesians 1:13-14 13. In Him, you also, after listening to the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation - having also believed, you were sealed in Him with the Holy Spirit of promise, 14. who is given as a pledge of our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:13-14

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Running From Your Baptism

Contributed by Carla Powell on Mar 2, 2002

Exploration of traditions of adult/infant baptism, and discussion of how we respond to our baptism. Do we run from it? Or do we turn toward God who is always turning toward us?

Baptism of our Lord (A), January 13, 2002 "Running from Your Baptism" Today we hear about Jesus’ baptism as an adult. This baptism was the beginning of his official ministry, sort of his inauguration or commissioning as it were. John was baptizing people at the Jordan River as a symbol of washing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Lutheran