Sermons on Loss Of Testimony:

Pass The Test Or Be Retested

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 18, 2017

All Children of God will be tested as to their character, dedication, loyalty, and obedience. This testing refines us, is a witness to the lost, and ultimately keep us from being condemned with the world. If we don't pass, we have to keep taking the test

PASS THE TEST OR BE RETESTED Deut. 8:2,5,15-16; Mal. 3:1-3; 1 Cor. 3:12-15 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. John Blanchard stood up from the bench, straightened his Army uniform, and studied the crowd of people making their way through Grand Central Station. He looked for the girl whose heart he knew, ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:2-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Centurion Julius’ Experience With Paul

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 1, 2016

What would it have been like to be the Roman officer who sailed in close quarters with the Apostle Paul during the harrowing trip from Caesarea to Rome? How did God’s bond-slave, Paul, affect this man?

CENTURION JULIUS’ EXPERIENCE WITH PAUL Acts 27:1-28:16 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: GETTING OLDER 1. Have you ever felt like everybody around you is getting older faster than you? 2. A woman was sitting in the waiting room for her first appointment with her new dentist. She noticed his diploma ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Raising Of Lazarus Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jan 29, 2017

Jesus is the resurrection and the life because he’ll pass through death to life as the first fruits of the resurrection from the dead. Those who die in him will rise in him. Those who believe in him, even though they die, will live and will never die.

How are you at reading the signs? I don’t mean street signs or advertising signs, I mean the signs of God’s kingdom? Over the last few months we’ve been looking at how John draws out sign after sign from Jesus’ life; signs of who Jesus is and signs of what he came to do; ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: Anglican

Blessed Are The Repentant Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Apr 18, 2011

What an amazing paradox! If it is not a paradox it is at least the opposite of what our culture tells us today. The paradox is that Jesus says that the man who mourns will be really happy. The world regards such a statement as utterly ridiculous. Who want

“Blessed Are The Repentant” Matthew 5:4 “Blessed are those who mourn, For they shall be comforted.” As we began examining the Beatitudes we noted that there is a definite ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Baptist

The Release Of The Spirit--A Communion Message

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on May 11, 2019

This message deals with the necessity of suffering in the life of those who will be fully used in the Kingdom of God.

THE RELEASE OF THE SPIRIT—A COMMUNION MESSAGE TEXT: John 12:23-27 John 12:23-27 KJV And Jesus answered them, saying, The hour is come, that the Son of man should be glorified. [24] Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it ...read more

Scripture: John 12:23-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Loneliness Of Self Pity (July 31, 2022)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jul 29, 2022

Have you ever wanted to quit because things got tough? ... Elijah was considering dropping out of his role because Queen Jezebel threatened him!

THE LONELINESS OF SELF PITY Text: I Kings 19:1- 4, I Kings 19:10 -18 1 Kings 19:1-4  Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done, and how he had killed all the prophets with the sword.  (2)  Then Jezebel sent a messenger to Elijah, saying, "So may the gods do to me, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-4, 1 Kings 19:10-18

Denomination: United Methodist

Virus: I Must Tell Of The Goodness Of The Lord

Contributed by Roosevelt Wright on Mar 28, 2020

As we weather the Coronavirus pandemic, the people of God should remain faithful that our God is able to deliver us from whatever temptations, frustrations or pestilences we face.

   SCRIPTURE:  I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living. Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD. Psalm 27:13-14 Introduction    Has the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Cost Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 30, 2021

It cost Him the cross to be born at Christmas. He was born to die, and die He did that we might be saved. We are saved freely, for it is a gift that Jesus bought for us, but the fact is it cost Jesus everything. Grace is free to receive, but it was costly to give.

December in Peru is just as hot as July. The jungle is steaming and the insects are ferocious. Yet in that jungle setting more than 300 people from the Wycliff Bible Translators celebrate Christmas. The twinkling Christmas tree lights are not on a pine or fur tree, but on a banana or palm tree. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-9

A Thief Doesn't Rob Goodwill

Contributed by Mickey Bell on Mar 30, 2006

We spend a lot of time reading and studying about the great things of God. While that is great, we need to also take time to see what the enemy is doing as well.

A Thief Never Robs Goodwill John 10:10 You will not fully understand the title of this message until we get further into it. So I am not going to dwell on it much for now. But just keep in mind: A Thief Never Robs Goodwill. Read John 10:10 You know I am a sports fan and I love football. There ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Baptist

The Savior Of The World Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 31, 2008

The woman’s bold witness opened the way to Jesus. That stage of belief is only introductory. They needed a personal encounter with Jesus. The magnificent climax is that the Samaritans come to settled conviction & acclaim Jesus as the Savior of the World.

JOHN 4: 39-45 THE SAVIOR OF THE WORLD [1 John 4:7-17] The revival or great harvest among the Samaritans is noteworthy. It is evidence that because of the rejection by Israel (1:11) Jesus moves into a wider ministry. These few verses also indicate two necessary and ...read more

Scripture: John 4:39-45

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Is The Victory Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 13, 2015

Message 23 from 1 John dealing with a victorious faith that overcomes.

Faith is the Victory 1John 5:4-12 REVIEW I. THE GOD OF LIGHT AND HIS CHILDREN OF LIGHT 1-2 II. THE GOD OF LOVE & HIS CHILDREN OF LOVE 3-4 III. MARVELOUS MARKS OF THE NEW BIRTH 5 Continuous belief or trust in Christ is one of the marks of a truly born again child of God. Victory over the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:4-12

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

"Turned Into Hell..." By Dr. E. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Jun 2, 2004

John Lennon of the Beatles wrote a song and he encouraged us to imagine that there were no Heaven and no Hell. A world where we live as one. Is that possible? There’s one thing for sure though, Hell will be horrible!

Introduction I. illus. I remember the crackling in his voice. The sense of loss and hopelessness in his words when he said over BBC radio, "John Lennon is dead..." I too felt strange. Was it true, one of the original Beatles dead, how? Shot! Then it dawned on me, John for the first time is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 9:17

Denomination: Baptist

Cub Or Cardinal - Which Fan Are You?

Contributed by Steven Platt on Oct 11, 2002

A look at the differences between a St. Louis Cardinal Fan and a Chicago Cubs Fan. Yes it is biblical, yes it applies to our daily lives.

Editors Note: This sermon was preached in Western Illinois about halfway between St. Louis and Chicago. Because of our location, we have a split in each fan base. Teams may be substituted to fit your location. Title: Faith of our Fathers Text Hebrews 11:17-22 October, 06, 2002 Heb 11:17-22 ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:17-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You Spiritually Progressing Or Regressing?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Progressing - To move forward while proceeding steadily to the advancement of a goal.

Progressing - To move forward while proceeding steadily to the advancement of a goal. Regressing - To move backwards while falling back to an earlier spiritual level of growth. To return to an earlier state of development, maturity or understanding. Why People Spiritually Regress - Some people ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Intentional #3 - Choosing A Life Of Obedience Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jan 27, 2003

Third in the series on intentionality. This message deals with actively choosing to obey Christ.

Be Intentional #3 – Choosing a Life of Obedience Various Scriptures January 12, 2003 Introduction Third in a series on being intentional. We have talked about how God wants us to be people who live by decision rather than by default, and last week we talked about how to be intentional about ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:8, John 14:21-23

Denomination: Wesleyan