Sermons on Magi From The East:

Recognizing (And Recovering From) Spiritual Abuse

Contributed by Jim Miller on May 18, 2003

Spiritually abused Christians and spiritual abusers are more prevalent than you may think. This sermon identifies spiritual abuse and offers some remedies.

INTRODUCTION I am a victim of spiritual abuse. And, chances are, if you have been a member of a church or religious organization for any length of time, you are too. Spiritual abuse surfaces in an assortment of forms: sometimes in-your-face flagrant; other times behind-your-back subtle. It emerges ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fifty Benefits Derived From Praising God

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 21, 2003

Some of the reason why people do not praise God enough is that they do not appreciate all the benefits that come to those who worship more effectively.

Fifty Benefits Derived from Praising God (Eph. 1:3-15) 1. Praise helps us honor, worship and give maximum glory to the only one who deserves it. Eph.1:1 2. Praise helps us complete God’s primary purpose for creating us. Eph. 1:3 3. Praise helps us understand our own identity, privileges, and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Deliver Us Oh God From Trouble

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 26, 2003

God can deliver people from all kinds of hardships, adversity or insecurity when we trust Him with our whole heart. The Lord orchestrated people, events and situations to see that Moses was delivered into the safe care of Pharaoh’s daughter to accomplish

Deliverance From Egypt A Baby in a Basket – Exodus 1:1-2:10 1.Aim: To lead the people to understand that just as God delivered baby Moses so His almighty power can deliver us from any uncertainty. Illustration:"A young soldier who was showing signs of panic on the eve of his first battle was ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Peter: From Confidence To Cowardice To Cutting Love Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 2, 2005

This sermon got rather long, but I tried to show what Peter’s cowardice did to him and how Jesus dealt with it in a wonderful way. If you’ve got some time give it a perusal.

March 2, 2005 Matthew 26:31-35, 69-67, John 21:15-19, When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you truly love me more than these?” “Yes, Lord,” he said, “you know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Feed my lambs.” Again Jesus said, “Simon son of John, do ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:31-67

Denomination: Lutheran

He Arose From The Dead To Fulfil The Scriptures

Contributed by William Baeta on Apr 25, 2005

“Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures. And He was buried and He rose again the third day according to the Scriptures” 1 Cor. 15:3-4.

Theme: He arose from the dead to fulfil the Scriptures Text: 1 Cor. 15:3-4 The Scriptures contain God’s authoritative words and are therefore also known as the “Word of God”. Jesus relied on them totally and used them to overcome temptations and point to the truth. He often referred to them with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Where Does Your Pride Come From? Series

Contributed by James Buchanan on Jan 1, 2004

Part 1 in a 2 part series on Philippians 3. This series deals with considering everything loss compared to knowing Jesus Christ

Where does your pride come from? Thursday night we had our bowling league—EXPLAIN—175 avg, most improved player—26 pins ALL PAST ACCOMPLISHMENTS MEANT NOTHING THAT NIGHT. The 10th hole at Stone Hedge--$5,000. Yesterday, I registered for classes—smart, getting a degree… Where should we get our ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

You Can Learn A Lot From Ants

Contributed by Mike Turner on Jan 6, 2004

This sermons speaks of the lessons that may be learned from ants !

You Can Learn A Lot From An Ant Prov. 6:6-9, Prov. 30:25 Proverbs 6:6-9 Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise: Which having no guide, overseer, or ruler, Provideth her meat in the summer, and gathereth her food in the harvest. Pro. 30:25 The ants are a people not strong, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:6-9, Proverbs 30:25

Denomination: Baptist

Where Faith Comes From - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Steve Lawson on Jan 7, 2004

The word of God is the anchor to our faith.

Hebrews 11:1 - Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. 1 Romans 10:17 -So faith comes from hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ.2 Where Faith Comes From - Part 1 Psalm 1:1-3 His Delight John 15:7 - If you remain in me and my words remain in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where Faith Comes From - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Steve Lawson on Jan 7, 2004

God’s word increases our faith and brings us freedom.

Where Faith Comes From - Part 2 Romans 10:17 - So faith comes from hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ.1 2 Timothy 3:16, 17 - All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, 17 so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped ...read more

Scripture: James 1:25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Turn A Sinner From The Error Of His Way Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Mar 5, 2004

Moses, Pt. 10 of 15

BLESSED ARE THE MEEK (NUMBERS 12) There are people who genuinely think they are God’s instrument to mete out justice of discipline and correction and maybe even punishment. These critics make you question yourself and mess with your motivation, head and development. In the classic words of an ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 12:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Keeps You From Being Involved

Contributed by John Deaton on Sep 19, 2004

Looking at three things found in various text in Proverbs that keep a child of God from being involved.

Today we are going to look at three things found in Proverbs that keep a child of God from being involved. The first is being a.... 1. Slacker (Proverbs 10:4) Pro 10:4 He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich. A.) Pro 10:4a - He becometh poor ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From God's Original Sailor Man

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 21, 2004

God looks for certain people to use.

Lessons From God’s Original Sailor Man Gen 6.9 September 12, 2004 First Baptist Church, Chester, IL Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A Residents along the Mississippi River are no strangers to overflows and flooding during the spring thaw and rains. Since the early 18th century, settlers ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:9

Denomination: Baptist

Goodness Comes From The One Who's Good Series

Contributed by Tim Richards on Sep 23, 2004

The 6th sermon in a series on the fruits of the Spirit. A sermon on goodness.

Introduction: 1. Last week we talked about "kindness." This week we look at another fruit of the Spirit that on the surface doesn’t seem all that spiritual, "goodness." 2. We joke about being good with one another. We say things like, "Some people you have to pay to be good while others are just. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

We Cannot Be Separated From The Love Of Christ Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 25, 2005

All who have truly called upon the name of Christ can never be separated from Christ, because we are seen through the suffering of Christ by God and stand in HIS righteousness alone. Let’s study our scripture today to confirm our right standing in Jesus.

We Cannot be Separated from Christ Separated…No Way Review Separated…No Way Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? [36] As it is written, For thy sake we are killed all the day long; we are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:37-39

Denomination: Baptist

Where Did Those Baskets Come From?

Contributed by David Johnston on May 31, 2005

A great miracle took place with 5 loaves and 2 fishes, but where did the baskets come from to take up the leftovers?

Where did those baskets come from? Luke 9:10-17 Let’s look at vs. 10 again: 10 And the apostles, when they were returned, told him all that they had done. And he took them, and went aside privately into a desert place belonging to the city called Bethsaida. Meaning “house of fish” it was a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:10-17

Denomination: Pentecostal