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A Three-Fold Battle Plan To Redeem Western Civilization

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 28, 2021

Your looking out upon a smoking, ruined battlefield. The battle is a battle for the ideas of a society. You and your men, clad in green, clutching rifles in the trenches are viewing three approaches.

Your looking out upon a smoking, ruined battlefield. The battle is a battle for the ideas of a society. You and your men, clad in green, clutching rifles in the trenches are viewing three approaches. These three approaches lead to three strongholds. These strongholds are pouring out fire on your ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:4

Denomination: Salvation Army

What Does The Bible Say About Haughty Eyes (High Look)?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Feb 3, 2025

What is a high look? Have you ever seen someone who walks around with their nose up in the air as if they have to look down there nose just to see you?

The KJV – An high look, and a proud heart, and the plowing of the wicked, is sin. The Easy-to-Read Version – Proud looks and proud thoughts are sins. They show a person is evil. The GNT – Wicked people are controlled by their conceit and arrogance, and this is sinful. The Message – Arrogance and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 21:4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Divine Hospitality Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Mar 27, 2025

It is a roadmap for our spiritual journey.

Title: Divine Hospitality Intro: It is a roadmap for our spiritual journey. Scriptures: Exodus 12:1-8, Exodus 12:11-14, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26, John 13:1-15. Reflection Dear Sisters and Brothers, Imagine walking for days. Not just a short hike or a weekend trail, but a journey that ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-8, Exodus 12:11-14, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26, John 13:1-15

Denomination: Other

The Priests (Exodus 28)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 6, 2024

How did the priests picture Jesus? Let's look at Exodus 28.

Were the priests to wear dignified clothing or any old thing? Did Jesus criticize religious leaders for wearing long robes on the street or their selfish attitudes? Are modern pastors Aaronic priests or overseers, elders and teachers? Is any of this relevant to how church leaders dressed in the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"One Thing I Desire”: The Single-Minded Disciple In A Distracted World Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 6, 2026

The great battle of discipleship in the 21st century is not persecution — it is distraction. “One thing I desire…” May it become the defining cry of our discipleship.

“One Thing I Desire”: The Single-Minded Disciple in a Distracted World — Psalm 27:4 (NLT) Introduction: The Tyranny of Too Many Things We live in an age of endless options and constant noise. Notifications never stop. News cycles never rest. Opinions shout. Screens glow. Souls starve. The great ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:4, Psalm 84:1-2, 2 Corinthians 3:18, John 1:14, John 14:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Baggage - A New Thing Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

This sermon encourages believers to let go of their past and embrace the new things God is doing in their lives, trusting in His faithfulness and expecting Him to exceed their expectations.

“Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.” Isaiah 43:18-19 Have you ever seen a movie or heard a story about someone who was constantly referencing ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19

Topics: Letting Go, New Beginnings, Divine Expectations

Sermon Series: Baggage

Soul Surgery: How To Change Your Desires - Mark 12:28-31 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Dec 29, 2025

How can the psalmist claim to have only one desire, God, when in the same psalm he speaks of his desires for various earthly things? This message shows how enjoying earthly blessings in the right way is an expression of desire for God.

For free audio or video download of this message, visit https://www.treasuringgod.com/sermons-by-scripture or my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@DarrellFerguson. Mark 12:28-31 One of the teachers of the law came and heard them debating. Noticing that Jesus had given them a good answer, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-31

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

The Laughter Of God

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Dec 10, 2003

Story of Issac - God’s promise and sense of humor

Nov. 10th The Laughter of God Ever have to wait a long time for an answer? Illness - spouse, direction - Baby? This story is for you if you have ever lost the laughter Sarai - woman without joy - scorn of community - topic of gossip Being barren at 65 is bad enough - at 75 worse if living with a ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Recipe For Revival

Contributed by James Hardy on Aug 9, 2004

America needs revival. Many churches need revival. Some need resurrection.

I used to watch both my grandmothers and my mom cook. It amazed me how my grandmothers could cook and never look at a recipe. My mom on the other hand, could hardly boil water without her recipe book. But after a long time she too had disposed of her cook book. But then my wife picked up the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Baptist

Which Road Do You See?

Contributed by Mark Lennon on Apr 13, 2003

For many people they see the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem as a Triumphal Entry and it was for us but it was not so for Jesus. For it was one of sorrow and death.

Palm Sunday 2003 John 12:12-26 Introduction: In John chapter 11 we see the story of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead, and how the chief priest and Pharisees began to plot to put Jesus to death. And then in the beginning of chapter 12:1 we see the story of how Jesus came to Bethany and stayed ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

Conflicting Desires

Contributed by John Harper on Dec 3, 2008

God’s desire is that no one will perish, but ungodly men desire to escape judgment apart from Christ.

II Peter 3:1-10 December 3, 2008 Pastor John L. Harper Warden Assembly of God “Conflicting Desires” Introduction: Reason for writing (vs. 1-2) • To recall the words spoken in the past by the prophets • To recall the command of our Lord and Savior given by the apostles. I. DESIRES LEAD TO ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Part #5 "Following The Heart Of God!" Series

Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Jun 16, 2011

Growing your heart in Christ. This outline was helped by Steven Andrews series on Guarding your Heart.

Question: What makes David a man after God's own Heart? Romans 15:4 "For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope." (NIV) TO FOLLOW THE HEART OF GOD: 1. WE MUST DECLARE GOD'S PRAISE! ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:14

Denomination: Baptist

Epic - Eternity Series

Contributed by Brian Gordon on Nov 7, 2011

Sermon Series based on the John Eldgredge book

I. Introduction A. Why do you think we long for the great stories? a. Why do we love to hear, see, or read the great stories? b. Ecclesiastes tells us why. c. Because God has planted eternity in our hearts. d. We long for what we have lost, but I’ll get to that later. B. Life is an epic ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:9-15

Denomination: Methodist

Sermon Outline - Satisfied? Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 2, 2016

What are you pursuing in life? Have you found the satisfaction you seek, or is there always a vague sense of discontent in your soul?

“Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the waters; and you who have no money, come, buy and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without cost. Why spend money on what is not bread, and your labour on what does not satisfy? Listen, listen to me, and eat what is good, and you will ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal