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Doubt: The Devil’s Most Lethal Weapon

Contributed by Rakesh Sharma on Oct 25, 2024

Doubt can be one of the most destructive forces in our spiritual lives, often leading us away from God's promises and plans. In this sermon, we will explore how the enemy uses doubt as a weapon against us and discover the truth that sets us free from its grasp.

>> Opening Bible Verse: James 1:5-8 (NIV) "If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-8, Genesis 3:1-7, Matthew 11:1-10, Matthew 4:1-11, John 8:32  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Full Course Of Repentacillin - James 4:8-10 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 30, 2022

What happens when repentance is not thorough? The same thing that happens when you take only a half course of penicillin

James 4:5 Or do you think Scripture says without reason that he jealously longs for the spirit he caused to live in us? 6 But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says: “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” 7 Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will ...read more

Scripture: James 4:8-10

Self-Control Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jul 15, 2005

The Fruit of The Spirit (Part 11) Self-control develops as we are CONNECTED TO CHRIST, DEVELOPS SEQUENTIALLY, and as we WORK AT IT. (See sermons in Word format at www.praiseag.org)

SELF-CONTROL The Fruit of The Spirit (Part 11) Galatians 5:22-23 • Galatians 5:22-23 (NIV) [22] But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, [23] gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. INTRODUCTION: We’re going to start ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

24/7: Get Your Foot Off The Gas Series

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Nov 29, 2004

God never intended that we live the pace of life we are trying to keep.

Life in the Fast Lane 24/7: Get Your Foot Off The Gas! Matthew 11:28-30 Woodlawn Baptist Church November 29, 2004 Introduction(see footnote) Did you hear the story about Tattoo the basset hound? One evening Tattoo went for an evening run. It was a run he didn’t intend to go on, but when his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Belt Of Truth: It Is Wrong To Judge Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 11, 2023

A very prevalent scheme of the devil that is fired off at Christians is: “do not judge.”

THE ARMOR OF GOD AND THE LIES OF THE ENEMY The Belt of Truth: It is Wrong to Judge Ephesians 6:10-18 #armorofGod INTRODUCTION… en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Franklin%27s_lost_expedition If you would, please turn in your Bibles this morning to Ephesians 6. While you’re turning there, let me tell you a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mild, Medium Or Hot!

Contributed by Tony Searles on Apr 22, 2002

A picture of the church of Laodicea with a Buffalo, NY flavor... A great message to spur the church on to being "HOT" or "On Fire" for God.

Stand & Read - Rev. 3:14-22 "And to the angel of the church in Laodicea write: The Amen, the faithful and true Witness, the Beginning of the creation of God, says this: [15] ’I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot; I would that you were cold or hot. [16] ’So because you are ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22, Romans 12:11

Denomination: Other

Stock Taking

Contributed by Paul Cull on Jul 3, 2005

Jesus’ request for us to do stock taking - the reason, the reaction, the resources, the result

Matthew 15:29-39 Stocktaking If you have been in business of any kind, I am sure you will have had to be involved in stock taking. I am told that even with modern bar-coding sometimes a manual stock take is required. You sometimes need to know just what you have got. I can venture a fairly safe ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:29-38

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Price Of Pentecost, Pt. 1 Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 6, 2004

Acts Series, 4th sermon--PAYING THE PRICE OF OBEDIENCE..."Spiritual ATM"= Attendance/Tithing/Ministry

The Price of Pentecost, pt. 1 Acts 1:12-14; 2:41 10 days they waited for the promised Spirit to come. We read in that last verse about the day of Pentecost…when the fire of God fell on those believers/the wind of God blew across their hearts/the spirit of God came down and inhabited His new ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

A Holiday Heart Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 8, 2008

God’s people are to marked by thankful hearts and lives.

Scripture Introduction I discovered “Holiday Heart Syndrome” from the electro-cardiologist who was a member of our church. Over the holidays, people often eat and drink more than usual. The sudden excess can cause an otherwise healthy heart to develop an abnormal rhythm, a fast and ineffective ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:1-43

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Never Grow Weary

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Dec 18, 2006

We grow tired of many things in life, but Paul urges Christians to never grow weary of doing good.

NEVER GROW WEARY A. Christ as a SERVANT ILLUSTRATION: In Matthew 20:20-28, the mother of James and John comes to Jesus asking if He would allow her two sons to sit on his RIGHT and LEFT in His KINGDOM. Upon hearing the mother’s request, the other DISCIPLES became very INDIGNANT toward James ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You Backsliding?

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012

A sermon that causes self-examination by asking "are you backsliding?" The sermon focuses on Absalom and Ahithophel.

2 Samuel 18:18 KJV Now Absalom in his lifetime had taken and reared up for himself a pillar, which is in the king's dale: for he said, I have no son to keep my name in remembrance: and he called the pillar after his own name: and it is called unto this day, Absalom's place. I. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 18:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Trials And Temptations Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Oct 7, 2011

Our belief in Jesus and His calling on our lives dictates how we act therefore we should stop compromising with worldly values and behaviour and give ourselves wholly to the Lord. This applies to the way we deal with trials and temptations.

You Can Listen to the Full Sermon Here:- http://www.nec.org.au/index.php/listen-to-a-sermon-series/practical-faith/ Message James 1:1-18 - “Trials and Temptations” Today we are going to begin an 8 part sermon series on the book of James. When you start a series it helps to have a bit of insight ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Answers For Assurance

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jun 5, 2016

Assurance of salvation.

"Answers for Assurance" 1 John 5:13 1 John 5:13 These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God. ILL -- The weary evangelist knocked on another door, fully ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:13

Denomination: Baptist

A Labor Shortage

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Aug 5, 2024

I want to discuss a related spiritual phenomenon that has existed for a long time and whose solution is one that I think we can all grasp and work towards. I want us to consider a spiritual labor shortage which is one that was pointed out by Jesus and continues to this day.

TITLE: A LABOR SHORTAGE SCRIPTURE: ST. MATTHEW 9:35-38 / ST. LUKE 10:1-4 There has been a lot of talk recently about a current labor shortage, as many businesses find themselves short-staffed and unable to find or keep employees. I will defer to those with more expertise in the economic field ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38, Luke 10:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Plant The Seed?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 6, 2002

We ponder Nehemaih and some of the obstacles he faced.

PLANT YOUR SEED Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Nehemiah 1:4 And it came to pass, when I heard these words, that I sat down and wept, and mourned certain days, and fasted and prayed before the God of heaven. Nehemiah 2: 18 Then I told them of the hand of my God which was good upon ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God