Sermons on Lying To Self:

For Unto Us A Child Is Born Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Dec 18, 2007

Exposition of Isaiah 9:1-7 about God’s plan to reconcile and forgive Israel and graft in the Gentiles with a baby who would be a Wonderful Counselor, etc.

Text: Isaiah 9:1-7, Title: For Unto Us a Child is Born, Date/Place: NRBC, 12/23/07, AM A. Opening illustration: elaborate on choosing a name for Mackenzie: the daughter of a wise leader B. Background to passage: This prophesy is given to the northern nation of Israel as the Assyrians moved in for ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

At Jesus' Feet

Contributed by Alton Coleman on Feb 1, 2008

Everything we need can be found at the feet of Jesus Christ.

At Jesus’ Feet Scripture Reading: Luke 7:36-50 Introduction: Almost everyone has some special place they would like to be (i.e., Hawaii, Grand Canyon, Niagara Falls, etc.). Of all the wonderful and beautiful places that our Lord has created, the most wonderful place for a person to be is at ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Church Of God

Relating Or Rebelling: Church Authority

Contributed by Doug Morrell on Jun 17, 2005

Learning to relate in the right way toward God ordained authority is an important part of spiritual maturity. In fact, you cannot walk in the anointing of God, Who is the head of all and from Whom the oil of anointing flows, if you are not submitted...

“No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it.” (Heb. 12:11) Learning to relate in the right way toward God ordained authority is an ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Must Pray Series

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Dec 28, 2005

We must pray as we try to change the world around us!

Introduction: Sponge Bob Square Pants movie clip Alright, I admit, I probably should have used a movie clip from Saving Private Ryan or Braveheart in order to talk about being men, but I didn’t have either of those, so Sponge Bob will have to do. Besides, the line that is repeated over and over ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fasting

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jun 25, 2013

Fasting. What is it? We used to hear about it a lot years ago, why not now? How should it be done, with what attitude and what can we expect from this spiritual discipline?

Have you ever heard this phrase? “What’s your problem???” We all have problems! Some of us have personality problems such as selfishness, unforgiveness, anger, lust, greed, laziness, gluttony, drunkenness, body odor, wastefulness of God’s great provisions, spiritual pride, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:1-9

Denomination: Nazarene

"An Interview With An Invalid” John 5:1-17 Series

Contributed by Paris Lee Smith, Sr. Mdiv on Jan 5, 2013

"This is a fresh approach to this remarkable encounter between a brother trying to get in a place where Jesus is telling him to quickly get away from!"

In the Gospel of John, there is perhaps one of the most interesting miracles to have ever taken place in the holy writ. In chapter five of his Gospel is the main miracle of the man who had been sitting at the Pool of Bethesda for thirty-eight long years. Allow our creative imagination the ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

God's Check List (B) Series

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 9, 2013

Part 2 of the sermon on what it means to be a faithful follower

God's Check List Part 2 Colossians 1:9-12 Last week we began the checklist of things that should mark the walk of a "saint" or a "faithful brother, or sister, in Christ." 1. Intercessory prayer for spiritual needs of others 2. Love for the brethren 3. Hope Today we shall continue ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

Deliverance

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Feb 12, 2013

Deliverance from evil spirits is an important part of the continuing mission of Jesus Christ. The Bible contains many examples of deliverance both during and after the earthly ministry of Jesus. Believers in Jesus today have the authority and opportunity

Deliverance The term deliverance in religion describes the process by which a person is delivered from the control a demon or demons. Deliverance is achieved by driving out evil spirits using the authority of the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. If a person has ever been involved in occult ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15-16

Denomination: Charismatic

You Who Dwell In The Shelter Of The Most High Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 17, 2013

The triple temptation of Christ speaks to the triple temptation of every human person, and the triple call of the Church to fast, pray and give alms.

First Sunday of Lent 2013 Lenten Focus The haunting strains of Psalm 91 fill the Word of God we sing and hear today: they are singing of Jesus Christ, the victor over Satan’s temptations, but they are also singing out in hope of you and me. We are living in a world that bombards us with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Catholic

Trying Times - "High And Mighty" Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jul 30, 2013

What competitive madness demands we do contrary to common decency?

Trying Times – “HIGH AND MIGHTY” by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (5/29/2013, 6/1/2013, 6/15/2013, 6/18/2013, 6/22/2013, 6/29/2013, 7/6/2013, 7/11/2013, 7/15/2013, 7/21/2013, 7/30/2013) “And one told David, saying Ahithophel is among the ...read more

Denomination: Friends

Untimely Death To Natural Men But Trust To Spiritual Men

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 27, 2016

To show that GOD destroys unbelievers who have rejected Him and prolongs the life of spiritual men who continues to trust Him.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have confidence in yourself? No. Only on JESUS. Jeremiah 17:5-8 (Amplified Bible) Thus says the Lord: Cursed [with great evil] is the strong man who trusts in and relies on frail man, making weak [human] flesh his arm, and whose mind and heart turn aside from the Lord. For ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 55:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Failed Glory Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 8, 2016

When we settle for sinful or the status quo, we lose the glory of God.

1. We desire God's presence and glory. Only HE can fill the emptiness in our hearts -- Ecclesiastes 3.11 2. The church is a place to reveal the glory of God 3. It is a "House of Commons" not differences a. Common Salvation -- Jude 3 b. Common Problems -- Romans 3.23 c. Common Fate -- Romans ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 4:12-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Do Christians Use Language From The Occult?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Sep 13, 2017

An inciteful look at three occult words that have crept into the church.

There has been a dramatic increase in the use of words and terms in the church that are taken from the occult and pagan mysticism. Here are three examples ‘Soaking’ Prayer The term 'soaking' started in the occult and refers to the practice of self-emptying so that the divine energy (aka ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Matthew 6:7-8, John 10:4-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Family Of God: Giving Generously Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Apr 25, 2015

As God’s family, we are called to be people who walk in love, acceptance and forgiveness, and give generously of our hearts, our lives, and our resources.

THE FAMILY OF GOD #1: GIVING GENEROUSLY INTRO TO TOPIC: Discuss my experiences in the church as the family of God. A LOOK AT THE EARLY CHURCH: “42 They joined with the other believers and devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and fellowship, sharing in the Lord's Supper and in ...read more

Denomination: *other

Are You Listening

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 30, 2014

Are you listening to God? Do you know how?

A man was having difficulty communicating with his wife and concluded that she was becoming hard of hearing. So he decided to conduct a test. One evening he sat in a chair on the far side of the room. Her back was to him and she could not see him. Very quietly he whispered, "Can you hear me?" ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist