Sermons on Maneuverings:

Shame

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jan 20, 2013

We often want a "no demands" Christianity, and feel little regret over our failures. This needs to change.

Earlier this week Lance Armstrong confessed to doping, using performance-enhancing drugs to win the Tour de France. He’s been stripped of his titles and his Olympic medal. We can only imagine the shame he is feeling, especially because the world now knows the truth. Shame is found in many ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Congregational

When Life Seems Hopeless

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on May 24, 2012

Here are three truths we can learn from Abijah`s experience when we face overwhelming difficulty or when life seems hopeless

When Life Seems Hopeless 2 Chronicles 13 Solomon’s son, Rehoboam, decided to tax the people more than ever and the people rebelled. The rebellion was led by a man named Jeroboam who wasn’t faithful to the Lord. The result of the rebellion was a split Israel. Jeroboam was king of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 13:1-22, 2 Chronicles 13:5-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lesson 10: Don't Solve Kingdom Problems In The World Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Nov 22, 2010

What happens when Christians disagree? If it is reasoning from the Scriptures about the Word, that's one thing. But when believers quarrel often it can be a sign of immaturity. When they try to resolve those disputes in front of the world, the gospel is t

In the last chapter Paul talked about how to deal with big problems in the church involving open, unrepentant sin. Now as we move into Chapter 6, he talks about handling smaller problems between believers. In a way, this is a continuation of the flow from Chapter 5. There he is telling the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-11

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Walk Not, Stand Not,, Sit Not

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 1, 2010

Psalm 1 gives to us three avoidances that we must heed in order for us to experience of the deep personal satisfaction that is available only to those who walk with God.

Walk Not , Stand Not, Sit Not Psalm 1:1-6 Introduction: O how great is the blessedness, the full sense of happiness, of the man who is devoted to being more than just a hearer but a doer of the Word! Psalm 1 gives to us three avoidances that we must heed in order for us to experience of the deep ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Break The Cycle?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 17, 2014

We are creatures of habits. Habits can become death traps. God has a plan to break the cycle. Study the eagle.

FLYING IN CIRCLES --- BREAK THE CYCLE By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com CYCLE: Recurrent round, period of time, pattern... model, blue-print, Pattern you copy over and over, behavior pattern, reaction pattern, thinking pattern... (winter, spring, summer, fall; birth, baby, child, teen, ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:11-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Robbing A Blessing Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 28, 2009

Jacob finds out the hard way that sin has built-in consequences.

Deception carries some built-in consequences. One beautiful Sunday morning a deacon decided to skip church and play a round of golf. The fifth hole was the most challenging of the entire course, but nonetheless the deacon, to his delight, made a hole-in-one. An angel observing this turned to God ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:1-46

Denomination: Congregational

Who Killed Jesus? Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on May 6, 2009

We know who nailed Jesus to the cross.. but ultimately, who was to blame for His death?

The Glory of the Cross Series “Who Killed Jesus?” 1. Illus. of Jon-Benet Ramsey • December 26th, 1996 parents reported her missing. • 8 hours later, her body was discovered in basement of Multi-million dollar Boulder Colorado mansion where she lived. • Many different clues, all pointing in ...read more

Scripture: John 19:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

7 Things Concerning Praise 1 Series

Contributed by Troy Campbell on Mar 31, 2016

Find out what praise can do in the life of a believer.

7 Things Concerning Praise – 1 Back a few months ago I posted a devotion on the website. A couple of weeks ago, someone sent me an e-mail letting me know how good that devotion was and I needed to preach it sometime. I had never really thought of it before then, but since he said that, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 35:28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Balaam

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Jul 16, 2021

Your gift that GOD gave you, the presence of GOD in your life, what are you doing with it?

The word of GOD prohibits HIS children and followers from engaging in any form of occultism and related activity. Magic, use of charms, witchcraft, soothsaying, fortune telling, spell casting, necromancy, séances etc are forbidden by The LORD. Nowadays, the world is drowning in the world of ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 13:22

Lesson 11: In Humility, Look Out For The Interests Of Others Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 22, 2018

Paul presses forward with his appeal for living worthy of the gospel by exhorting his readers to interact humbly with one another.

Date: 7/13/18 Lesson #11 Title: In Humility, Look Out for the Interests of Others Scripture: (Philippians 2:3, 4 NIV) 3 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, 4 not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

God's Pearl

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Dec 3, 2023

In the verses of Psalm 8:1-9 we find the psalmist marveling at God’s creation, and how we as one of God’s creations are honored by God. These verses also tell us of what place we hold in God’s heart.

O Lord, our Lord, How excellent is Your name in all the earth, Who have set Your glory above the heavens! Out of the mouth of babes and nursing infants You have ordained strength, Because of Your enemies, That You may silence the enemy and the avenger. When I consider Your heavens, the work of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-9, Genesis 1:26-27, Matthew 13:45-46, Revelation 21:21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"jesus The Heavenly Light Of This World Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 31, 2021

AS the Light was being lit in the temple for the "Illumination of the Temple Ceremony" Jesus made he declaration that He is the Light Of The World.

JESUS, THE HEAVENLY LIGHT OF THIS WORLD John 8:12-30; 9:5 Greenmount and O’Leary Churches of Christ May 30, 2021 Video Link: https: //youtu.be/YE8NQOKbcHA INTRODUCTION: 1.) How comfortable are you functioning in darkness? A.) I live on Maple Street in O’Leary. where there are streetlights, ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12-30, John 9:5, Isaiah 9:2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Remember Who You Are

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Nov 25, 2024

A sermon for Christ the King Sunday, Year B

November 24, 2024 Christ the King Sunday Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church John 18:33-37 Remember Who You Are Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Today is Christ the King Sunday. It marks the end of our liturgical calendar, ...read more

Scripture: John 18:33-37

Denomination: Lutheran

The Secret Of Success

Contributed by Mike Hays on Nov 16, 2000

True success in life is not defined by what we have, but by who we are in Christ.

The Secret Of Success Ecclesiastes 5:8-20 He's the man with the plan. When he walks into the room hearts race, palms sweat, eyes bulge, and backs straighten. He's the C.E.O., Chairman of the Board, President and General Manager, King of the hill. Top of the heap. Ruler of nations. While the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:8-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Twisted Truth Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 9, 2006

Sermon examines compromises and deception found in story of Micah and the Levite which serve as warnings against self-justification.

Twisted Truth Series: Lessons from Judges #3 Judges 17:1-18:31[1] 7-31-05 Intro What happens to God’s people when they loose sight of their God-given calling? What happens to God’s people when they fail to honor the word of God as their standard of lifestyle—when they mix worldly ideas with ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic