Sermons on Legalists:

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Identify And Remove The Masks People Hide Behind

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. The Holy Spirit convicts us of any form of dependency other than Jesus Christ.

1. The Holy Spirit convicts us of any form of dependency other than Jesus Christ. Jesus said to the Pharisees, "You hypocrites; as it is written: ‘These people honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me. They worship me in vain; their teachings are but rules taught by men. You have ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:6-8, 2 Chronicles 4:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Deal With Our Own Anger

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Recognize the damage that fleshly anger can bring. "Anger is the chief saboteur of the mind, a significant factor in the formation of many serious diseases. It is the leading cause of misery, depression, inefficiency, sickness, accidents, loss of work, ti

1. Recognize the damage that fleshly anger can bring. "Anger is the chief saboteur of the mind, a significant factor in the formation of many serious diseases. It is the leading cause of misery, depression, inefficiency, sickness, accidents, loss of work, time wastage, financial loss in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Silence The Wolves Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 4, 2001

REPROVE REBELLIOUS TROUBLEMAKERS WHO SUBVERT SOUND DOCTRINE AND DENY GOD BY THEIR DEEDS

BIG IDEA: REPROVE REBELLIOUS TROUBLEMAKERS WHO SUBVERT SOUND DOCTRINE AND DENY GOD BY THEIR DEEDS I. (:10-11) SILENCE THE FALSE TEACHERS Key: "who must be silenced" Hendriksen: "Paul uses a rare verb which has as its primary meaning ’to stop the mouth by means of a bridle, muzzle, or gag.’ The ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:10-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Causes And Cures For Conflicts

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 10, 2001

The causes of most conflicts are more social, interpersonal or personality clashes than theological

Causes and Cures for Conficts (Acts 23:7-35) Some Conflicts Stem More from Interpersonal Problems Than Theological or Political Differences (Acts 23:7-35) Illustration:Labor mightily for a healing spirit. Away with all discriminating names whatever that may hinder the applying of balm to heal ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:7-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Deliverance By Christ Series

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Oct 16, 2004

This series is based on A. M. Hills book "Holiness in the Book of Romans."

Deliverance by Christ Paul has discussed how Adam messed it up for everyone by sinning and bringing death into the world. He has talked about the in the flesh we can’t save ourselves. “I do what I do not want to do.” In 7:24, Paul asked, “Wretched man that I am! Who will deliver me from this ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-4

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Power Of Life In The Spirit

Contributed by Doug Morrell on Apr 12, 2005

You become a Christian in a moment, but becoming Christ-like is a lifelong journey.

Oswald Chambers, reflecting on man’s role regarding sanctification, wrote, “Personal holiness is an effect of redemption, not the cause of it.” Twenty years after his conversion, after having founded churches throughout the Mediterranean world, and near the end of his ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Purpose Of The Law Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 25, 2005

What is the purpose of the Law - its like an external supervisor. Grace gives us in internal partner to make us like God - not just obey external rules.

Why are there speeding tickets? They exist because people drive faster than the posted limit - they are a notice that you’ve broken the law and have displeased the authorities and must pay for it. If no one ever drove too fast there’d be no need for tickets. Or if you always rode in a bus with ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:19-29

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Is There A Place Called Hell?

Contributed by Lee Black on Sep 7, 2002

Using scriptures to prove there is a real place called Hell.

Mt.10:28 Is There A Place Called Hell? Intro:A servey was once taken of 7,441 clergy concerning their belief about hell. 58% of Methodist, 60% of Episcopalians, 54% of Presbyterians, 35% of American Baptists believed that hell is not a location after death for the lost, but the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:28

Denomination: Baptist

Cycles Of Life

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 12, 2002

one of a series on Acts

Cycles of life Some people worry about what they feed their puppy. Puppy Chow is strange thing for people to worry about in my opinion. To me it’s a bit silly - I guess I’m just not into pets like some people. Americans spend billions of dollars a year on food for dogs! And Purina gets its cut ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Adopted Family #2 Series

Contributed by Raymond Smith on Jan 20, 2008

We Bare His image

God’s Adopted Family. 2 We Bare His image. Reading Galatians 3:23-4:7 The thing that separates us from God, is sin. It is a simple fact, that nothing that this tainted with sin is able to approach the Holy "I AM THAT I AM." So when Jesus paid the price for our sins upon the cross, He made the ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Difference Makers Settle Differences Series

Contributed by Richard White on Feb 5, 2009

There will always be disputes as long as there is sin in the world. How we handle them tells how God has influenced us.

Difference Makers Settle differences Acts 15 We live in a world that is full of disputes, whether it be about politics, religion, sports, there will always be disputes. We live in a world of dispute and debate. It’s everywhere: at home, at work, in politics, and even in the church! In this ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Follow, Believe, Obey Real Evangelism 1 Series

Contributed by Rick Brown on Feb 4, 2010

Ever see a person make a profession of faith in Christ stick around Church for a few weeks and then disappear?

Follow, Believe And Obey, Real Evangelism Matt. 8 -16 Intro: In December Had Some Time With A Good Friend Of Mine And He Shared With Me A Revelation He Had Encountered In The Scriptures. No One Verse Or Passage But A Steady Theme From The Entire Bible. He Said He Had Never Seen This, Heard It, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Makes A Father

Contributed by Scott Epperson on Jul 1, 2007

IN ALL OF GODS GREATNESS, IN HIS CARNATE MANIFESTATION, EVEN HE CHOSE FOR HIMSELF A FATHER AND A MOTHER.

What Makes a Father Rev. Scott Epperson 6-17-07 ILLUSTATION.- Harmon Killebrew who used to play for the Minn. Twins said, “My father used to play with my brother and me in the yard. Mother would come out and say, ‘You’re tearing up the grass.’ Dad would reply, ‘We’re not raising grass, we’re ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:2-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Breaking Dividing Walls

Contributed by Mike Mcguire on May 28, 2007

The biblical model for churches is homogenous, not homogeneous. This sermon looks at the unity among believers including Jews and Greeks, slave and free and male and female

BREAKING DIVIDING WALLS May 27, 2007 a.m. Text: Gal. 2:26-29 Introduction: In recent years there has been a push toward unity and breaking down walls of separation between denominations and people. One of the current choruses being sung these days is: Break Dividing Walls (David Ruis) There ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:26-29

Denomination: Baptist

Honor Our Graduates

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Aug 30, 2006

A message to the high school graduating class of 2006 at Dakota Community Church and KOZ Youth Mission.

June 11, 2006 Dakota Community Church Honor Our Graduates Introduction: Welcome again and thank you to the parents for allowing their children to be a part of KOZ. Special occasions like this are one of the best things about being a pastor. Today I want to quickly give you the three most ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4

Denomination: Mennonite