Sermons on Lukewarmness:

What Chair Are You Sitting In?

Contributed by Kris Roberts on Sep 16, 2004

An illustrate message challenging youth to determine their commitment level to Jesus.

What Chair Are You Sitting In? Introduction: When I was small, I used to play a game with my friends called musical chairs. Do you remember it? The object of the game was to be in possession of a chair when the music stopped. All through life it often seems we’re caught up in this game. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Oct 12, 2004

Remember, Jesus is speaking of spiritual poverty. He never condoned utter poverty as good. He is speaking to the person who has an utter sense of his own destitution in the sight of God, who can only say, "God, be merciful to me a sinner." That person

BLESSED ARE THE POOR IN SPIRIT Matthew 5:3 Someone has said that the beatitudes are called that because they are good attitudes to be in. Yet such attitudes are not popular today in the world or even in the church. Jesus said, "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Baptist

What Was Behind The Real Jesus And What He Meant Series

Contributed by Denis O'callaghan Ph.d. ,th.d., D.d., D. Phil. on Sep 21, 2012

. . . Everyone is greedy and dishonest, whether poor or rich. Even the prophets and priests cannot be trusted Jerermiah 6:10

"The lust of avarice as so totally seized upon mankind that their wealth seems rather to posses them than they possess their wealth." @ @ Gentle Saint of God, We are and have been looking at the Gospels and trying to set aside any theological bias, to understand not only the words (written ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:15-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"A Longing For Revival!"

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 6, 2015

"A LONGING FOR REVIVAL!"

ISAIAH 64:1-9 "A LONGING FOR REVIVAL!" The word "revive” means "to come back to life or con¬sciousness, to come back to health or vigour, to be useful and flourish again." 1. THE REAL NEED FELT 1 Oh that thou wouldest rend the heavens, that thou wouldest come down, that ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-9

Denomination: Holiness

The Devil Wants You

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Jan 18, 2011

If you have never met the Devil, it is because you and the Devil are going in the same direction. You remember the Devil in the case of Job? He had been walking up and down, seeking whom he might devour (1 Peter 5:8). He is always on the job.

SEMON THE DEVIL WANTS YOU LUKE 22:31-34 Introduction I. There is a Devil. A. Isaiah 14 and Ezekiel 28 talk about the fall of Lucifer. B. Jesus said that there is a Devil. 1. He saw him in the temptations. 2. In the parable in Matthew 13, Jesus said that the enemy that sowed evil seeds was the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31

Denomination: Baptist

From Being Pursued To Engaged In A Pursuit

Contributed by Craig Benner on Mar 14, 2012

When the pursuer is at your heels and you are exhausted; it can look like the battle is all but over. That is when you can do the right thing "get broken" before God. He will change the whole scheme of things and you will become the pursuer and have the

Seeming Powerless before the Pursuer Lam. 1:6 6 And from the daughter of Zion all her beauty is departed: her princes are become like harts that find no pasture, and they are gone without strength before the pursuer. (KJV) 6 Ha desaparecido de la hija de Sion todo su esplendor. Sus gobernantes ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 1:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Adultery The Terrible

Contributed by Obioha Uriel Amanze on Jun 26, 2012

This reveals deep secrets about adultery, possible challenges faced by people who are involved and offers some guidance

Adultery is a sexual sin which is forbidden by the God of heaven and earth. Adultery has also been used to described devotional unfaithfulness to God whom we should serve; this has to do with going to other powers, especially for money, protection and prosperity instead of depending on the holy ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Five Signs Of A Believer

Contributed by Shane Brown on Apr 18, 2011

Pastor Shane Brown talks about the five signs that Jesus said would follow those who believe on Him.

In the great commission that Jesus gave us, He said that five signs would follow all those that believe on Him. Well, as we look at much of the church today, or should I say, so called "church", we see very little, if any of the five signs following those who proclaim to be Christians. These signs ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15-20

Denomination: Charismatic

The Holy Ghost Baptism

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Nov 29, 2011

Holy Ghost baptism is a gift from God to believers, and we must follow the scriptural principles in the reception and the operation of the gift in the Church.

THE HOLY GHOST BAPTISM Study Texts: Matthew 28:19; Acts 1:8 Introduction The Christian needs the power of the Holy Ghost for exploits in the service of the Lord. Enduement with power from on high makes a great difference in a believer’s life, ministry, home, and in every area of his/her ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living In The Light Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 8, 2010

Study of the book of Isaiah, Chapter 5. A deeper examination of Chapter 5 reveals three concepts: the state of the nation, a calling to defend, and what happens when God removes His light.

Living in the Light Isaiah 5:30 Introduction - Last time discussed the vineyard and how we need to seek God in it - We contrasted the show of ourselves against the focus on God - Let’s unpack the remainder of Isaiah 5 to show three things … - The state of the Nation, a calling to defend, what ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 5:20-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Must America Survive?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 21, 2014

Will we endure until the end?

Depending on what you read on the internet, America is either doomed without hope or being prepped for a grand revival. Indeed, America has turned itself away from God or at least the God it was founded upon. Yea, it has even chosen to attack God in many ways and tried to erase His influence in ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 14:12-23

Denomination: Baptist

Living With Christ Ahead

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 24, 2010

Believers get into spiritual trouble when they neglect their covenant with Christ. When they just go through life without, one day they wake up empty.

Living With Christ Ahead of You Text: Daniel 11:32 Believers get into spiritual trouble when they neglect their covenant with Christ. When they just go through life without, one day they wake up empty. NKJ Those who do wickedly against the covenant he shall corrupt with flattery; but the people ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 11:32

Denomination: Pentecostal

Are You Fired Up Or Fizzled Out Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 27, 2010

This is the 3rd sermon in the series "Royalty".

Sunday Morning January 10, 2010 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: “Royalty” [#3] ARE YOU FIRED UP OR FIZZLED OUT? 2 Chronicles 14:1-16:14 Introduction: I remember as a child my mother telling me this as she dropped me off for school. “You better act right, because if ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Talking Tough

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 1, 2016

Let’s examine Luke 14:25-33 and the cost of being a disciple.

Intro If church size is more important than faithfulness to Jesus, then here are 5 ways to build a mega church. 1) Promise that obedience to Jesus will improve your worldly stature. 2) Promise that people will not have to carry their own cross, because Jesus did. 3) Tell them not to use their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Baptist

Living A Grace-Filled Life

Contributed by Paul Robinson on Mar 22, 2023

Grace is not a nebulous thing. Grace actually teaches us how to live. Do you want to be a grace-filled Christian? Then you need to follow Titus 2:11-12.

I’ve seen teens grow up and leave God. It's actually a very common thing today. Titus 2:11-12 explain that grace teaches us how to live. We need more grace-filled Christians. I see in verse 12 two main actions that must occur for us to live a grace-filled life. 1. A PURPOSEFUL DENYING ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-12

Denomination: Baptist