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Uprooting Bitter Roots 4 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Aug 14, 2018

This messages continues the exploration of the second deadly virus infecting the church - bitterness. This message focuses on the cure.

“Uprooting Bitter Roots 4” Hebrews identifies three deadly infections that critically cripple the church. God calls the entire Christian community to guard against their spread in the community. 1. Guard against anyone falling short of God’s enabling grace 2. Guard against bitter roots I. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-9, Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Role Of The Spirit

Contributed by William Yates on Jul 14, 2004

On His final night with the disciples, Jesus reassured them that the Holy Spirit would come. He defines in John 16:5-14 three roles the Holy Spirit would have.

The Work of the Holy Spirit John 16 5"Now I am going to him who sent me, yet none of you asks me, ’Where are you going?’ 6Because I have said these things, you are filled with grief. 7But I tell you the truth: It is for your good that I am going away. Unless I go away, the Counselor will not come ...read more

Scripture: John 16:5-14

What Have We Missed?

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Nov 23, 2003

There is constant scriptural evidence that says we can ask God and expect to receive. What stands in our way?

November 23, 2003 Morning Worship Text: James 1:2-8 Subject: True Faith Title: What Have We Missed? A story is told about a mountain climber with great ambition who had a lofty goal of climbing a mountain near his home. He was desperate to complete his climb and after years of training and ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Who Is That Knocking At Your Door?

Contributed by James May on Jul 28, 2002

Jesus stands knocking without ceasing at the door to the heart of every man. Why won’t we open the door and let Him come in?

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:20-22, John 10:7-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Very Special Event!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Mar 3, 2003

Jesus Himself talked about it the last night that He spent with His apostles before His arrest & crucifixion. Do you remember?

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX ILL. The day before Thanksgiving a man in Phoenix called his son in New York & said to him, "I hate to ruin your day, but I have to tell you that your mother & I are divorcing; 45 years is ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Perfect Peace

Contributed by James May on Mar 23, 2003

God will keep us in Perfect Peace if our minds are stayed upon Him! Trust in the Lord and not in the arm of the flesh.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:3-4, 2 Samuel 22:3-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Little Leaven

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

I. Introduction A.

I. Introduction A. By the time of the events recorded in this morning's text passage, the once mighty fortress-city of Jericho had been utterly defeated by the invading Israelites, reduced to a smoldering heap of debris. All of Jericho -- all the buildings, all the streets, all the furniture, all ...read more

The Devil's Devices

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jun 11, 2003

What are some of the devil’s devices by which he seeks to deceive God’s children, defeat God’s church, destroy God’s work, and denigrate God’s Word?

THE DEVIL’S DEVICES 2 Corinthians 2:1-11 (Key Verse - 2 CORINTHIANS 2:11 "LEST SATAN SHOULD GET AN ADVANTAGE OF US: FOR WE ARE NOT IGNORANT OF HIS DEVICES.") Introduction: Satan is the great enemy of the Saint. In fact "Satan" means "adversary." The Bible refers to the devil by a number of names ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

How Much Does God Love You?

Contributed by Eric Bland on Jun 16, 2003

God’s love is shown through salvation, forgiveness and restoration.

How Much Does God Love You? Today?s scripture comes from the book of 1st John. ?God is love.? This scripture was written by John the apostle. One of Jesus? disciples and was one of the three core members that went everywhere with Jesus. He is noted for writing five of the New Testament books; ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

How Truth Works Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Jul 7, 2003

There are lots of reasons why people are rejecting the faith. Here’s the number one reason. People are rejecting the Bible and its truths because our lives are so ineffective. Here’s why truth doesn’t work: Who you are speaks so loudly that I can’t hea

Josh McDowell tells about a conversation with Amber, a 16 year old girl – a Christian from a solid youth group. “Is it wrong to engage in premarital sex?” “Well, I believe it’s wrong for me.” “But do you believe that the Bible teaches that premarital sex is wrong for everyone?” Amber’s eyes ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Working For Jesus Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 14, 2003

How we behave at work says a lot about our faith to those around us. It also says a lot about our attitude toward worshipping God. How to make our workplace and our worship work together.

OPEN: During the middle 1800’s there was a popular set of rules for the office that showed up in one form or another across the nation. They all resembled something like these which were posted in Zachary Geiger’s establishment: 1. Office employees will daily sweep the floors, dust the furniture, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christian Admonitions

Contributed by Evangelist Ron Freeman on Jul 29, 2003

To establish as children of God we are always in need of Christian admonitions.

INTRODUCTION Outline: 1. Let Us Draw Near: 2. Let Us Hold Fast: 3. Let Us Consider: Remarks: 1. Webster defines admonitions as, "to caution, advise, or encourage. To reprove or warn in a mild manner, to urge to duty, or remind of an obligation. When one admonishes he counsels, advises, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:22-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"lord, I've Had Enough!" Series

Contributed by Dwight Davis on Aug 21, 2003

This is part 3 of a series of sermons dedicated to the life and ministry of Elijah. It deals with the subject of spiritual frustration.

Elijah Part 3 "Lord, I’ve Had Enough" Have you ever had that kind of day or week where you just felt as though it couldn’t possibly get any worse? Maybe it seemed that only a short while before, everything was going fine. But then something ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-15

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Its Not About Us Series

Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on May 7, 2002

Although we should not dwell on our past, we ought not forget either. There are those that could benefit from hearing our testimony, we need to share where we were delivered from for the benefit of those that are lost!

Sermon Title: It’s Not About Us! [2 of ] Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12- 20 Wesleyan Community Church Terry, Mississippi Sunday Morning - January 6, 2002 Scripture Introduction: “I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Jesus Christ”, writes Paul in the first chapter of his letter to the church in Rome. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-20

Denomination: *other

Light Has Come/Christmas Lights

Contributed by Ronald Keller on Dec 1, 2002

This Advent sermon uses some of the lights of the Christmas Season as illustrations to teach us how to get the most out of this Advent/Christmas.

INTRODUCTION Are you afraid of the dark? When I was a child I used to be afraid. My active imagination caused me to visualize all types of dreadful things lurking in the dark along the path to the out house, or next to my bed in the night. When we would come home at night, I would let my ...read more

Scripture: John 3:19-21

Denomination: Nazarene