Sermons on Lack Of Expectation:

Pleading For God's Mercy Series

Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Oct 30, 2022

What is the only basis for your prayer for mercy? When you’ve been emptied of all pride, when you’ve given up trying to earn the LORD’s favour or to fix your life, then your only hope really is this: God has made you his own in Jesus Christ.

In our text Isaiah is praying. Praying is a normal thing for us, but let’s appreciate what the prophet is doing here. In this book of prophecy, there’s all kinds of different styles of writing. In Isaiah there are speeches, parables, lamentations, hymns of praise, predictions of the future, ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Devil's Devices

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jun 11, 2003

What are some of the devil’s devices by which he seeks to deceive God’s children, defeat God’s church, destroy God’s work, and denigrate God’s Word?

THE DEVIL’S DEVICES 2 Corinthians 2:1-11 (Key Verse - 2 CORINTHIANS 2:11 "LEST SATAN SHOULD GET AN ADVANTAGE OF US: FOR WE ARE NOT IGNORANT OF HIS DEVICES.") Introduction: Satan is the great enemy of the Saint. In fact "Satan" means "adversary." The Bible refers to the devil by a number of names ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

What Do You Say?

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 22, 2003

This coming thursday is Thanksgiving Day, and to prepare our hearts and our minds for this traditional day of thanks, Today, we are going discuss several incidents in the book of Numbers and through our study we will learn, how we can really show God that

"WHADDAYA SAY?" TEXT: NUMBERS INTRODUCTION I remember growing and being taught by my parents a very important lesson. And that lesson was to say thank you when someone did something for me or gave me something. They would say to me if I forget, or If I was slow in saying thank you, "whaddaya ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Peace: Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 10, 2007

Peace means to be in the midst of chaos and still be calm in your heart. If we aren’t at peace, is this from our choices or has our peace been stolen?

Peace: Fruit of the Spirit and Advent #2 Gal 5:13-26; December 4, 2004 Intro: There once was a King who offered a prize to the artist who would paint the best picture of peace. Many artists tried. The King looked at all the pictures, but there were only two he really liked and he had to choose ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-26

Denomination: Baptist

What If I Fall? (How To Face Failure And Recover From It)

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Dec 9, 2012

Normally, Training Institutions and tons of books taught us how to win. But this time, the greatest teacher of all is instructing his students how to face failure and recover from its devastating effect. When every body is talking positively about winning

WHAT IF I FALL? How To Face Failure And Recover From It Matthew 26:31-35 INTRODUCTION: First of all, I want to make it clear that this message is not for perfect people. If you are already perfect in your Christian life then you can stop reading this sermon. Because this message is for anyone who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:31-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Devil’s Strategy

Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011

Satan’s advantage is based upon one being ignorant of his devices or his methods. What are some of the devil’s devices by which he seeks to deceive God’s children, defeat God’s church, destroy God’s work, and denigrate God’s Word? His methods include dist

Mayor Gerardo Balmori The Salvation Army Introduction: Satan is the great enemy of the Saint. In fact "Satan" means "adversary." The Bible refers to the devil by a number of names and descriptions. He is seen as "the anointed cherub" (Ezek. 28:14), "the ruler of demons" (Luke 11:15), "the ruler ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:1-11

Denomination: Salvation Army

Bad Table Manners

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Aug 2, 2011

It is not any sin of commission that is pointed at but the sins of omission. We often think of sin as something we do wrong, and it is that. There are many things that we omit to do which is sin in the sight of God.

TITLE: BAD TABLE MANNERS SCRIPTURE: ST. LUKE 16:19-30 There are portions found in the Gospel according to ST. LUKE that can make an individual very uncomfortable. This is such a passage. It is DESIGNED to discomfort the comfortable. And, strangely enough it comforts those who may be struggling ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-30

Denomination: Baptist

Bing Crosby And Blowing Smoke

Contributed by Doug Newton on Aug 24, 2018

Try as you might, our God-given conscience simply won’t tolerate any attempt to see ourselves as better than we are without squelching deep inside us.

I remember being disappointed when I heard about Bing Crosby’s troubled relationships with his children. In 1983 his son Gary published a book “Going My Own Way” with shocking disclosures about Bing’s abusive forms of discipline. I dropped my pants, pulled down my undershorts and bent over. Then ...read more

Denomination: Free Methodist

Faith In Action Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 12, 2017

Don't tell me about your faith, show it to me!

Faith In Action Text: James 2:14-18 Introduction 1. Illustration: Samuel Bradburn, an ASSOCIATE OF JOHN WESLEY, was highly respected by his friends and used by God as an effective preacher. On one occasion he was in desperate financial need. When Wesley learned of his circumstances, he sent him ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-18

Denomination: Methodist

Explaining Mark 6:1-13

Contributed by Peter Fisher on Jul 6, 2009

A look at the undercurrents in the passage, to see what was really going on

Introduction As we look through the gospel reading today, I am going to pick on a number of words and phrases to try to give a better picture of what was going on. Marks’ Gospel is a fast moving text. It could be called "What Jesus Did Next". It is easy to get caught up in the story and miss ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-13, Mark 7:1-13, 1 Corinthians 1:20-30

Denomination: Anglican

The Only Name

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2010

Brit Hume of Fox News got it right: No one says "What in Allah's name is going on?" No one texts "OMB" for "Oh My Buddha." Because only Jesus' name has the power and punch behind it to matter. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

The Only Name Acts 4:12 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/OnlyName.html Acts 4:12 12 Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved. Jesus. It's the only name people take in vain. The only name people swear by. The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:12

Denomination: Baptist

Take The Name, But Not In Vain Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jul 15, 2008

This message has a lot of foul language in it, but a lot more helpful principles to aid our vulgar generation. Lifting high the NAMEs of our God! Link inc. to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint.

Take the Name, but NOT in Vain Exodus 20:7 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/TakeTheName.html 1. The Declaration of God’s Name One of God’s most beautiful gifts to mankind is the gift of language, the ability to speak. It is one of many things that distinguish man from animals, other than Mr. Ed! ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:7

Denomination: Baptist

Medicine For Winners

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 2, 2011

Beloved, this message focuses on spiritual facts anyone who wishes to live the life of a winner must know.

Beloved, this message focuses on spiritual facts anyone who wishes to live the life of a winner must know. A person is a winner not by professing it alone, but also by accomplishments. If you sincerely desire to be a winner in the Lord, then, this message is for you. I believe that it will serve ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Displayed His Goodness To The Rebellious

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Sep 23, 2019

How did God confront the heinous sinner?

“When the woman saw that the fruit of the tree was good for food and pleasing to the eye, and also desirable for gaining wisdom, she took some and ate it. She also gave some to her husband, who was with her, and he ate it. Then the eyes of both of them were opened, and they realized they were ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Truth Of The Word

Contributed by Dr. David Wesner on May 14, 2015

God intended for His Word to be spoken with authority. It must not be taken lightly. It must be approached as if it contained all the power of the universe, which it does.

I believe that many people are, without realizing it, shaping their relationship with God based on excuses. Lack of time is our most popular excuse. Lack of comprehension is a close second. People say to me, “Time is a problem, for sure, but my real problem with the Bible is that I just ...read more

Scripture: John 8:42-47

Denomination: Charismatic