Sermons on Life Lessons From John The Beloved:

"Rulers Of The Darkness..." By Dr. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Oct 19, 2004

Money can buy anyone a dog. but only love can make him wag his tail. Good intentions won’t work against the power of Satan. We have to have a plan. Ephesians provides this for us all. Let’s examine it together!

Introduction When Flip Wilson said, "The Devil made me do it.." he was right. Satan is always behind the trouble that comes our way. That’s why Paul wrote to the Ephesians how good it would be for them to have a plan to protect themselves from the wiles and schemes of Satan. Let’s examine his ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

Peace 3d Series

Contributed by Donald Marsh on Feb 22, 2008

The difference between the peace of God and the peace this world seeks and offers is that worldly peace is only in the mind (on a piece of paper or words). God’s peace is settled deeply in our hearts.

TITLE: "PEACE" TEXT: Colossians 3:15 INTRODUCTION: Peace on earth? We are a nation that knows no LASTING PEACE. In the world around us: In our nation: There is a SIGNIFICANT DIFFERENCE between the peace the world seeks and the peace that comes from God. 1.) WORLDLY Peace. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Perfectionism Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Apr 6, 2016

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Perfectionism Matthew 5:48 1. Perfect: Our quest toward spiritual maturity A. Pursuing truth in our walk - Hebrews 5:14 B. Pursuing faith in our trials - James 1:3-4 C. Pursuing a crown in our calling - Philippians 3:14-15 2. Perfectionism: Counterfeit path ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:48

Denomination: Baptist

Searching For Meaning

Contributed by Michael Monica on May 16, 2020

The Book of Ecclesiastes

Why Am I Here? What is my purpose? This is the question we ALL ask… The writer sees futility Nothing seems to change (1:4-7) Nothing seems to satisfy (1:8) Nothing seems new (1:9-11) The writer searches for wisdom… Man’s wisdom is trying to catch the wind. God’s wisdom is great! But of ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Am I Doing? Series

Contributed by Suresh Murugesan on Apr 3, 2020

Every one us are gifted and talented, but what do with what we have matters , what/How our future will be. : Explain

A. Gives (God) - talents. B. Gives (God)- time C. Gives(God)- more 1. God gives to everyone Mathew 25:14. a. Realise b. Recognise — know you strength — know your weakness Application:- 2.use the time a. To correct you. b. To cultivate you. Mathew 25:15 3. Be faithful and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10

Denomination: Other

Hope For The World

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Mar 23, 2015

Christ is the Hope for the world without hope

Intro: - There are no hopeless situations; there are only people who have grown hopeless about them. ~ Clare Boothe Luce I. Proclaim Justice to the Gentiles v.18 - The gospel is not just about being saved from hell II. Will not quarrel, cry aloud, or be heard in the streets v.19 - Jesus was not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Living Word

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

THE LIVING WORD -- Living For Eternity Requires Feeding On The Living And Abiding Word of God In Order To Aggressively Love One Another (1:22 - 2:3) -- Proper Exercise and Diet are keys to Good Health 1.

THE LIVING WORD -- Living For Eternity Requires Feeding On The Living And Abiding Word of God In Order To Aggressively Love One Another (1:22 - 2:3) -- Proper Exercise and Diet are keys to Good Health 1. PROPER EXERCISE -- Aggressive Love Should Be the New Lifestyle of Those Who Have Experienced ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:22-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Sparrow

Contributed by Wes Gunther on Mar 19, 2019

God knows when even the sparrow falls

The Sparrow Matthew 10 1. God knew when the Sparrow fell 2. God knew BEFORE the Sparrow fell a. Rev 1:8 b. Does not go against our free will c. God is outside of time and space 3. God did not prevent the Sparrow from falling a. Sometimes calms the storm b. Sometimes ...read more

"The Image Of God: His Fingerprints On His Creation” Series

Contributed by Charles Clemons on Feb 10, 2021

Understanding the Image of God heals our ethnic strife.

THE IMAGE OF GOD: HIS FINGERPRINTS ON HIS CREATION I. Made in his image (Genesis 1:26a) II. Made in his likeness (Genesis 1:26b) A. Humankind, male and female (Genesis 1:27-28) I. to be fruitful and multiply II. to subdue it and rule over it ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-28, Genesis 9:6, Colossians 1:15-17, James 3:9-12

Overcoming Temptation Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Jul 14, 2014

A study into the Book of James

Overcoming Temptation James 1:12-15 I. Purpose of Temptation A. drawn away - from the plan of God B. lust - a natural desire taken to extreme C. entice - bait a hook II. Promises for temptation A. Hebrews 2:18 - The Lord is sensitive to our temptation B. I ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

When? Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Aug 18, 2014

the last days

When? Daniel 12:8-9 I. Scriptural arguments for a Pretrib rapture A. Scriptural truths regarding Israel *Jeremiah 30:7, Daniel 9:24, Revelation 12 B. Scriptural typology from the Old Testament Luke 17:26, 28 C. Scriptural teaching about wrath ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 12:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Fhcr, Part 2 - Supporting Your Leadership Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 26, 2010

Part 2 of this series - this one dealing with supporting the leadership as they seek God’s face in vision, direction, etc.

Foundations for Healthy Church Relationships Part 2 – Supporting the Leadership Hebrews 13:17 August 29, 2010 Me: I’ve had good bosses and I’ve had bad bosses. I’ve mentioned some of them, and I won’t get into all that, except to say that it’s easier to work for someone you not only get along ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:17

Denomination: Wesleyan

You Have To Take The First Step

Contributed by Peter Sapp on Jan 16, 2013

Just like the Israelite priests carrying the ark into the Jordan river, Christians must take the first step in faith to move forward with God's plan.

Joshua 3:1-17 Pray Did you ever notice that as people, we’re kind of obsessed with weight? We are always talking about how people in Hollywood are too skinny. She's so skinny she must have to jump around in the shower just to get wet. And even more than being obsessed with being skinny, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where To Start? Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on May 31, 2008

Sometimes the toughest thing about a project is knowing where to start.

Have you ever had a project that was so big, you just didn’t know where to start? My garage is like that. It was a mess before we moved in and it’s only gotten worse. It absolutely drives me nuts. Several years ago, when we lived in Mississippi, I had a beautiful tool shed. I had pegboard on ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 8:33-36

Denomination: Baptist

Joy Plus Poverty Equals Wealth

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 7, 2009

World Hunger Sunday, 1989: We will find joy in giving if we make our giving a priority, if it is done proportionately and sacrificially, and if we see it as a privilege.

The notion is going around in some circles that poor people are happy people. Have you heard that? It’s a kind of romantic idea, that poor people are happy people, that when you have nothing you at least have each other, you at least depend on God … you know all the usual things that are said. I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-9

Denomination: Baptist