Sermons on Lawlessness Is Increased:

A Wild Land (Judges 21)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 21, 2025

What happens in a land where everyone just does whatever he thinks is right? Let's look at Judges 21.

Was Israel at this time a wild society without a central government? What happens without law? What is the best basis of law? Let’s look at Judges 21. In their anger at the atrocity in Gibeah, had Israel made a hasty oath? The men of Israel had taken an oath at Mizpah: “Not one of us will give ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Foundation Of Faith

Contributed by Michael Adams on Jul 7, 2008

Subject: Refocusing on the basics. Proposition: "Faith is the Foundation of our relationship with God."

Suggested Reading: Heb 11:1-6 Sermon Text: Romans 5:1 This morning I am wrestling with the concept of building our faith! One thing I do know - our family, our friends, our world needs us to have as much faith as we can possibly attain! Let me pose a situation for you... If someone, a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1, Romans 5:1-22

Denomination: Nazarene

Spiritual Growth Or Bust

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 15, 2016

Spiritual growth is not optional. Jesus never criticized too much faith, but too little. Sin is increasing; to compete we must increase. Our area of activity (evangelism) should be increasing! "Your faith is growing more and more!" 2 Th. 1:3. Let's grow!

“SPIRITUAL GROWTH OR BUST” INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. I had a wedding last week & one this week, so a little wedding humor seems in order. 2. It was the day Victoria had been waiting for – her wedding day. Her father was a wealthy businessman. 3. At the culmination of the wedding, her father ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:3, 2 Thessalonians 3:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Genesis Chapter Thirty Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 16, 2023

These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Thirty. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.

GENESIS CHAPTER THIRTY OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is eight additional sons of Jacob are born (four were born in chapter 29) and Jacob makes an arrangement with Laban. Thomas Coke (1801) – Genesis 30 Jacob begets Dan and Naphtali, of Bilhah: Gad and Asher, of Zilpah. Leah ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 30:1-43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lord, Increase Our Faith? Use What You Have!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 8, 2025

Faith must never be just passive. Faith must be active. Are we using our measure of faith? The study of the eagle pushing out of the nest.

LORD INCREASE OUR FAITH? USE WHAT YOU HAVE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) THE MAIN THING IS TO KEEP THE MAIN THING THE MAIN THING! WHAT IS FAITH? Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Hebrews ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1, Luke 17:5, Romans 10:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Exalting Church PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 2, 2023

To emphasize the importance of humbling ourselves, decreasing in our own importance, to allow God to increase in our lives, and how this surrender can positively impact our church and community.

Good morning, Church! Today's message is one of humility, of sacrifice, and of the power that lies within a church that lifts God high above all else. We're going to unwrap the profound truth hidden in John 3:30 which says, "He must increase, but I must decrease." It's about The Necessity of ...read more

Scripture: John 3:30

Topics: Lord Increase Decrease

Working With What You Have PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 23, 2025

God values faithful stewardship of whatever we’re given, no matter how small, and calls us to trust Him and courageously use our gifts for His glory.

Some of God’s best work begins with something small. A seed the size of a freckle. A lunch packed by a mom. A shepherd boy with a sling. A widow with two coins. Our Father loves to place grace in small packages and watch courage unwrap them. You may feel your life is “just” a handful of minutes ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Topics: Growth, Stewardship, Increase

Broken Moorings

Contributed by John Oscar on Jul 6, 2025

A look into how people who live apart from God will act in the days leading up to the rapture.

Broken Moorings CCCAG July 6th, 2025 Scripture: Matthew 24:12-13, Romans 1:18-32, 2 Timothy 3:1-7, 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12 ________________________________________ Introduction: When I was growing up, I spent the summers in Hayward with my grandparents. My grandfather and I would spend many days ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:12-13, Romans 1:18-32, 2 Timothy 3:1-7, 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

He Must Increase, I Must Decrease

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Oct 20, 2005

A challenge to give the Lord His rightfil place in our lives.

He Must Increase -- I Must Decrease John 3:30 He must increase, but I must decrease. [AV ] He must become greater; I must become less. [NIV] He must grow greater and greater and I less and less. [JBP] Him it behoveth to increase, and me to become less. [Young Lit] He is to go on growing while I ...read more

Scripture: John 3:20, John 3:30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How Living With Integrity Increases Our Hope

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Nov 16, 2008

How living with integrity increases our hope.

We’re in the series "From Hurt to Hope." We’ve been learning more about how to experience the hope that God offers – even when the deck is stacked against us. We’ve been covering the Apostle Peter’s first letter, which was written to Christ followers of the First Century being brutally ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:12-21

Denomination: Baptist

He Must Increase, But I Must Decrease

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Apr 17, 2021

what makes a ministry "successful?"

He Must Increase and I Must Decrease: An Exposition of john 3:22-36 Introduction Everyone wants to be popular. We also have a desire to have our egos stroked. We gauge our importance by how many followers we have on social media. We all want our posts to be liked. This is also important for those ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36

Denomination: Independent/Bible

He Must Increase, I Must Decrease

Contributed by Randy Crawford on Apr 24, 2025

Every believer faces the battle of self—pride, ambition, and the longing for recognition. John the Baptist’s profound statement in John 3:30, “He must increase, but I must decrease,” cuts straight to the heart of what it means to follow Christ.

He Must Increase, I Must Decrease” Introduction: Every believer faces the battle of self—pride, ambition, and the longing for recognition. John the Baptist’s profound statement in John 3:30, “He must increase, but I must decrease,” cuts straight to the heart of what it means to follow Christ. In a ...read more

Scripture: John 3:30-35

Increasing God’s Power In Your Life Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Oct 4, 2023

When we are faithful to God, He is faithful to us. Setbacks may happen, but God never fails His faithful ones. When we are fully available to God, we can access His unlimited power.

Imagine you're facing a million-man army. Sounds scary, right? That's what Asa was up against. But instead of freaking out, he prayed. He told God, "There's no one but You who can help us." And guess what? God showed up big time. He didn't just protect Asa and his kingdom, He gave them a massive ...read more

Topics: Faithfulness, Divine Power, Spiritual Growth, Life Transformation

The Parable Of The Master & The Servant: Humility Increases Faith Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jun 15, 2022

William Beebe, the naturalist, used to tell this story about Teddy Roosevelt. At Sagamore Hill, after an evening of talk, the two would go out on the lawn and search the skies for a certain spot of star-like light

“William Beebe, the naturalist, used to tell this story about Teddy Roosevelt. At Sagamore Hill, after an evening of talk, the two would go out on the lawn and search the skies for a certain spot of star-like light near the lower left-hand corner of the Great Square of Pegasus. Then Roosevelt would ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:9, Ephesians 3:8, 1 Timothy 1:15, Luke 17:7-10

Denomination: Salvation Army

Longhorns, Unicorns, And Other Horns Series

Contributed by Peter Baumgartle on Jul 14, 2015

Key verse: Because of rebellion... It prospered in everything it did, and truth was thrown to the ground. - Daniel 8:12

"In the third year of King Belshazzar's reign, I, Daniel, had a vision, after the one that had already appeared to me." - Daniel 8:1 This was a hard one. The chapter ends with Daniel telling us that this vision left him exhausted and physically ill. He confessed that this vision was beyond ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 8:1-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ