Sermons on Let The People Praise Thee:

Breaking Free From The Python Spirit

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 15, 2011

How to break free from the Spirit of Python, which likes to squeeze the life out of you.Often times this spirit uses our past history (family, personal, professional) to bring us despair, death & destruction.

A One of the dangers of spiritual warfare is giving the enemy access back into your life. 1 The Old Testament refers to this as “chords of wickedness.” a The chords wrap themselves around the wicked like a snake. b Ps. 129.4-5; Proverbs 5.22-23 2 In Acts 16, we learn of a young woman ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 129:4-5, Acts 16:16

Denomination: Baptist

Another Way To Respond To God

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Feb 8, 2012

Nebuchadnezzar showed us one way to respond to God; of increasing enlightenment and ultimate submission and joy. And then here in another story with very different responses and ultimate judgment.

Passage: Daniel 5:1-31 Intro: God has preserved for us in Daniel the fascinating record of powerful people who lived and died over 2500 years ago. 1.. we have looked at Nebuchadnezzar, and watched as God revealed, Nebuchadnezzar listened, until God convinced him that God was true and every ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Working With Human Nature Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 13, 2012

God created human beings to be social, reasoning creatures. His Word advises us about how to get along with others, how to relate to others, and how to live wisely and reasonably.

Working With Human Nature (Proverbs 19:3-4, 6-7) 1. ABC News reported a strange story this week: Arthur Livingston, of Prosperity, S.C., may feel prosperous and alive, but his credit report says, "File not scored because subject is deceased." That’s because Livingston’s bank, Bank of America, has ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 19:3-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lesson 7: Tested With Provision Of Money

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 18, 2013

It is easy to trust God when there is money, but can you do it in a famine?

Series: Learning Faith From Abraham Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 7: Tested With Provision of Money March 17, 2013 A. THE INEVITABILITY OF TESTS 1. We are tempted by satan to failure. 2. We are tested by God to demonstrate strength. Abraham tested by God: 11:26-12:3 ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Grace Killers- Assumptions

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 10, 2013

Zacchaeus, the tree-climbing tax collector, met Jesus and was changed. He vowed to repay four times the amount of money he had dishonestly taken form others. This is the first of a series of messages on grace.

Grace Killers- Assumptions Text: Luke 19:8 What is the difference between a taxidermist and a tax collector? The taxidermist takes only your skin. (Mark Twain) One person said, “Be wary of strong drink. It can make you shoot at tax collectors... and miss.” (Unknown) Zacchaeus, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Proper Timing Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jul 28, 2015

Through the ebb and flow of life God is with us.

Ecclesiastes 3:1-17 “Proper Timing” INTRODUCTION Video Clip Ecclesiastes 3, especially verses 1-8, is one of the best known passages of scripture. This probably due, in part, to the popularity of the 1965 release of the song, “Turn, Turn, Turn,” by the Byrds. Most of ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-17

Denomination: Lutheran

"Just Enough Love”

Contributed by Joshua Neal on Nov 8, 2018

Human nature is to just do enough

“JUST ENOUGH LOVE” Mark 12:28-34 intro: The story is told of a wealthy man who lost his wife when their only ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Pentecostal

Get Up Faithful Men

Contributed by Samuel Stephens on Dec 8, 2018

A Men's Day Sermon at Christmas time to encourage Men

Matt 1 Joseph Accepts Jesus as His Son 18 This is how the birth of Jesus the Messiah came about[d]: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be pregnant through the Holy Spirit. Faithful Men are often placed into situations that test ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Baby Jesus In Jerusalem

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 14, 2019

The Savior’s entire life built up toward His crucifixion and resurrection. He had to be the sinless Lamb of God and endorsed by the Spirit so He could redeem us because He loves us!

Baby Jesus in Jerusalem (Luke 2:21-38) 1. Things don’t always work the way we think they should. 2. There was a man in the Persian empire that looked just like the king. When the real king was quietly assassinated, he pretended to be him and ruled for a time (Smerdis/Pseudo Smerdis). 3. Likewise, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-38

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lack Or Abundance?

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Feb 1, 2019

Following GOD leads to abundance

LACK or ABUNDANCE? ( Deuteronomy.28:1-42) Intro: Two Farmers One time there were two farmers who were going through a period of terrible drought, they were at a place of discouragement. One farmer went ahead and plowed his fields, trusting GOD to send the rain. The other farmer thought “What’s the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:1-42

Denomination: Pentecostal

Racing To The Tomb Lesson 34 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 11, 2019

The resurrection is the basis of eternal life that is promised to all that believe in Jesus Christ.

A. INTRODUCTION TO THE RESURRECTION 1. Fundamental to everything a Christian believer is the miracle of the physical resurrections of Jesus from the dead. 2. B. B. Warfield called it, “the cardinal doctrine of our system: on it all other doctrines stand.” 3. Every sermon in Acts includes the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:6

Denomination: Baptist

Wrestling With The Mind

Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Jun 18, 2019

When we get engrossed in thought and lose track of reality, this can be dangerous.

Wrestling with the Mind? by Joe M. Cherry I. Introduction A. No one wants to see us fail more than Satan 1. He will do anything that he can to turn us away from God. a. Jo 8:44 – “He is the father of lies.” b. Rev. 12:10 - … he is the accuser of the brethren 2. He has subtle ways. 3. One of ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2, James 1:13-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Where Is The King

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jun 23, 2019

THIS IS A CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE

WHERE IS THE KING MATTHEW 2:1-12 THERE ARE ONLY TWO ACCOUNTS OF THE BIRTH OF CHRIST GIVEN IN THE BIBLE. LUKE’S ACCOUNT SPEAKS OF THE ACTUAL NIGHT OF JESUS’ BIRTH. MATTHEW’S ACCOUNT TELLS OF SUBSEQUENT DETAILS OF THE CHRISTMAS ACCOUNT, ALL IMPORTANT PARTS OF THE STORY. THE JOURNEY OF THE MAGI TO ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing For Life's Work: Lesson 2

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 3, 2013

Preparing for Life's Work

A. INTRODUCTION: GENESIS 29:1-30; 30:25-43 1. God prospers us when we work at it. How People Prepare for Life’s Work • Attend school, prepare self and knowledge • Acquire skills needed on the job • Begin at the bottom • Perform chores at ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiveness Vs. Judgement - Sermon Of Proper 19 - Year A

Contributed by Ian Bullock on Sep 9, 2020

An exploration of Judgement and Forgiveness and how we should forgive others even when we may not want to, and why it is right for us to do so.

In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. Around 25 years ago I was studying for my banking qualifications, and one of the subjects I had to study was Banking Law, it was a fascinating subject, but it was also filled with great amounts of technical legalistic jargon which had to be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-12, Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Anglican