Sermons on Legalists:

Straight Talk About Crooked Teachers Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 12, 2010

Paul presents several pictures of how we can be deceived by false teaching. Just as Eve was deceived, so may we be deceived. Don’t expect to see Satan as some hideous monster, he and his servants may fool you with their masquerade, stay connected to those

INTRODUCTION We all know sometimes people don’t always get along together in church. A man was shipwrecked on a deserted island for several years. He was finally rescued and as he was leaving, one of the rescuers asked him about the three grass huts he had built. He said, “The first ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Fig Tree In The Vineyard Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Oct 26, 2019

Do bad things only happen to bad people?

The fig tree in the vineyard Do bad things only happen to bad people Like 13; 1-9 “ Now on the same occasion there were some present who reported to Him about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mixed with their sacrifices. 2 And Jesus said to them, “Do you suppose that these Galileans were ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why I Don’t Drink Any Alcohol (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Feb 13, 2023

The issue of moderate alcohol consumption is often oversimplified by both sides of the issue. This message seeks to address the issue considering the whole counsel of God rather than a couple of proof texts. As the title implies, abstinence is recommended.

Intro Last week I began sharing with you nine reasons “Why I Don’t Drink Any Alcohol.” In that message we addressed the first three: 1. Drinking a little alcohol easily leads to drinking too much alcohol. It can easily lead to drunkenness which is clearly condemned in Scripture. If you drink a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18, 1 Corinthians 6:9-12, Proverbs 20:1, Leviticus 10:8-11, Proverbs 31:4-10, Titus 2:3, 1 Corinthians 15:33, 1 Corinthians 5:11, 1 Timothy 5:23, Genesis 6:2-20, Ecclesiastes 10:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Lord, We Need Your Help! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 23, 2022

1. Help us to see Your signs (vs. 1-4). 2. Help us go against the flow of evil in our day (vs. 4). 3. Help us trust You more than ever before (vs. 5-10). 4. Help us learn to live by Your Word (vs. 6-12).

Lord, We Need Your Help! The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 16:1-12 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared August 23, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 16. This chapter begins with Jesus in the region of Magdala, and there the Pharisees and Sadducees showed up to harass our Savior. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Sunday Is The Son's Day Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 24, 2021

Set apart one day in seven to stop what you are doing to remember the Lord as Creator and Redeemer as you look forward to the eternal rest only Christ provides.

In 1611, every minister in Virginia was required to read, “The Articles, Laws and Orders” to his congregation every Sunday, reminding them failure to attend church twice each Lord’s Day was punishable in the first instance by the loss of a day’s food. A second offense resulted in a whipping and a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Cost Of Freedom Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 30, 2001

Freedom in Christ is one of the churches most valuable commodities.

THE COST OF FREEDOM – Romans 14:13-23  What is one of the churches most precious comoditys? What do we stomp on with a vengence in the eyes of the world? What does the world look for and rarely seen intact in the body of Christ? UNITY John 17 ‘That they may be one even as we are one’ ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:13-23

It's Off To Work I Go - Ii Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Dec 8, 2003

The value of discovering our partnership with God in our work is discussed. Work is a blessing not only in regard to our daily provision but personal fulfillment as well.

It’s Off to Work I Go (II) Prov. 21:25-26 1-12-03 This morning we want to pick up where we left off last week. Our subject is a biblical view of work. Am I seeing my work the way God wants me to see it? Last week we addressed four scriptural concepts concerning work. We are to see our work ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:28, Proverbs 21:25-26

Denomination: Charismatic

A Priceless Or Pointless Religion! (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Daniel Colvin on Jan 6, 2004

The Lord speaks to us through James and shows us the important things we should be aware of to keep us from a hypocritical religion.

A Priceless or Pointless religion! (Part 2) James 1:22-27 Last time we engaged in one verse of this chapter of James and I promise today we will finish chapter 1. We continue on with the last two points of living a priceless religion. This is all based on James last few words in verse 26 ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

A "Fast" Message - Fasting And Prayer

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004

3 TYPES OF FASTING AND God’s 9 main purposes for fasting. Link included to Powerpoint and formatted text version.

A “Fast” Message Is. 58:6-8 Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html I. Definition Fasting=a voluntary withdrawing from food and/or drink, or other fleshly appetite, for a specified period of time. 3 most basic types of fasting ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Life Together Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Jan 30, 2004

Being together in the church is being together in the family of God.

Life Together Purpose Driven Life #18 Cornwall December 13, 2003 “How wonderful it is, how pleasant, for God’s people to live together in harmony. For harmony is as precious as the fragrant anointing oil that was poured over Aaron’s head, and ran down onto his beard, and onto the border of his ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:7-8, Psalm 133:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Learning How To Be Truthful Without Being Harsh

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 3, 2004

Jesus was full of grace and truth. Let us learn how to speak the truth without being harsh or uncaring but gracious. Seventeen points.

Learning How to be Truthful Without Being Harsh John 1:14,15 - For the law was given through Moses but grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. Learning how to balance the Bible’s emphasis of truth and grace is a continual struggle for most people working with legalists. There is such a thing ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Doorway To Eternity Series

Contributed by Conley Bordeaux, Sr. on Dec 18, 2002

Using words heard basically at Christmas only. The words here are "brought forth"

The Words of Christmas – Bring Forth A Son… The Doorway to Eternity Matthew 1:21-23 December 22, 2002 1. The Sunday before Christmas and excitement is in the air 2. Christmas means many things to many people – time off – bonus money – travel to family - rest and relaxation – for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

Help Thou Mine Unbelief

Contributed by Michael Dephillips on Feb 8, 2003

Trusting God through a crisis you can’t understand

Help thou our unbelief! Revelation 3:7-13 Beloved the Lord Jesus Christ has a message for you that will transform your life so that even the old dog on the back porch won’t recognize you anymore. My dogs are barking at me when I come home because Jesus is good and gracious and reached past my ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

What Do You Want?

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Aug 19, 2003

The question was asked by Jesus to his first two disciples and still needs to be answered by those who seek to follow him.

The Palestinian sun beat down on the two friends as they listened to John exhort the crowds to repentance. For the past few weeks they had followed John every where he had gone, listened to his message, and watched the crowds reaction. At first they were sure that he was the one that the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-42

Denomination: Wesleyan

Merciful Savior Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Sep 15, 2003

A look at how Jesus loved accepted and forgave people and why we seem so unwilling to do the same in many instances.

14, September 2003 Dakota Community Church Merciful Savior Week 5: Imitate Christ Series Hebrews 12:2-3 2Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2-3, Matthew 10:28-37

Denomination: Mennonite