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It's Not My Fault!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 19, 2001

Most of us, when our sins are found out, are quick to look for a scapegoat. So let’s look at some of the ways we use to blame someone else for our sins.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. Folks, as you can see in the bulletin, the subject of my sermon is "How Do You Determine What is Right & What is wrong?" But as I worked on it this week it became obvious to me that the subject is just too big to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-13, 2 Corinthians 5:9-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Temptation To Wield Power Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000

There are two types of power in the world - secular power wielded to serve the individual and God’s kingdom power - given to serve others.

Jesus and his disciples are on their way to Jerusalem and when the moment is right, James & John take Jesus aside and ask him to grant them a favour. It’s a simple enough request. They want to sit on his right and left hand sides in glory. They’ve understood what he’s just told them about his ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-45

Denomination: Anglican

How To Pray For The Lost

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Nov 15, 2003

John Edmiston’s sermon teaches us a great deal about the power and efficacy of praying for the lost as an evangelistic strategy.

How To Pray For The Lost (Sermon by John Edmiston) Many of us - if not all of us , owe our conversion to friends and family who prayed us into the Kingdom. Prayer is the big weapon for the salvation of souls. Argument and debate without prayer is dry and fruitless. Do not spend all your time ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Take With Broccoli (Whose Line Is It?) Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 2, 2003

Caiaphas was allowed to give one of the most powerful prophecies regarding Jesus’ mission to earth. And yet, Caiaphas was a ruthless, ungodly and illegitimate High Priest. Why would God use him for this purpose?

OPEN: A mother shared this incident about taking her son to the doctor: “Because of an ear infection, my young son, Casey, had to go to the pediatrician. I was impressed with the way the doctor directed his comments and questions to my son. When he asked Casey, "is there anything you are allergic ...read more

Scripture: John 11:33-54

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Submission: The Power Of A Tender Heart Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Feb 10, 2007

Don’t let American society fool you. Godly submission is a very, very powerful thing. If you are able to apply this concept to your life. You will be able to live well, whatever your life’s circumstance.

Note to Reader: This is the second part of the topic of submission. For the first part, see the sermon - Submission: The Dilemma Of Submission. As we move into chapter 3 this morning we find the Apostle Peter continuing his thoughts on living a Godly life in the midst of difficult ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Christian Trump Card Series

Contributed by Scott Brooks on Nov 10, 2007

An exegetical approach to the narrative story of chapter 23 highlighting how Saul throws God’s name around while David simply inquires of God and the results are telling

INTRODUCTION: ILL: When I was leading worship in Denver there were two sisters on the worship team. One day one of the sisters was in a car accident and suffered minor injuries like on a Thursday. She was a shaken up really bad and had looked death in the face and wrote a poem about the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 23:1-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Mistake Of Joshua

Contributed by Byron Maynard on Apr 29, 2005

The mistake of Joshua was that he neglected to consult God and it caused a perplexing problem. It could have been a great tragedy, but he responded in a godly way. How we respond to our sin and shortcomings will determine how much God can use us.

Sermon Preached May 05 by Pastor Byron THE MISTAKE OF JOSHUA Joshua 9 - 11 INTRODUCTION: It is always amazing to see how people act when they only know a small percentage of the facts. We make some pretty bad decisions when we are only partially informed. We do some really brainless things. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 9:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Zeitgeist Or Christ?

Contributed by Jim Drake on Apr 9, 2007

Christians today are different from non-Christians and should not fear because we have a spirit or power, love, and a sound mind.

We’re working a little bit differently this morning in that we’re working from two passages. It may seem like two passages, but if you read through 2 Timothy, it’s really all one passage. We’re just concentrating on these verses because in them, Paul has given Timothy a clear contrast between a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

This Spirit Called Jezebel- Part 2 Series

Contributed by Nelson Emeonu on Jul 14, 2014

This is the end time.We are living in a terrible moment and the spirit of this dangerous woman called Jezebel is at work in our age

THIS SPIRIT CALLED JEZEBEL- Part 2 You are welcome to THE TRUMPETER. Remember, its a moment we share the UNDILUTED word of God, preparing the saints for the second coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. We sincerely thank God for the people that have been following this preaching of the word of God ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Anglican

Burn Your Bridges And Kill Your Spiders! Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Aug 27, 2017

God wants His people to burn their bridges and kill their spiders. This is how we deal with sin in our lives.

Burn Your Bridges and Kill Your Spiders! Series: Acts Chuck Sligh August 27, 2017 TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Acts 19. INTRODUCTION I’m going to start off my message with what I’ll end it with, which is this statement: When you come to God’s truth, God wants you to do two things: Burn ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Your Spirit ? (Defeating The Jezebel Spirit)

Contributed by Tamela Walker on Aug 30, 2017

In this message we must understand that we are in a Spiritual Warfare that is trying to destroy the House of God. And in this spiritual fight we have to use the gift of discernment. There are 3 questions in this message that need to addressed.

What Is Your Spirit? Defeating the Spirit of Jezebel Church let me ask a few questions this morning. Do you remember your first love? Do you remember how our mind was always on that special one? Do you remember how you could not sleep without saying goodnight my love? Do you remember how your ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Worship And Wonder: The Fear Of The Lord

Contributed by Ken Pell on Apr 11, 2010

Authentic worship is accompanied and evidenced by a love-induced “Fear of the Lord.”

WORSHIP & WONDER Rev. 4:1-11 Sermon Objective: Authentic worship is accompanied and evidenced by a love-induced “Fear of the Lord.” The Pagan makes his way from his home to the shrine. It is time for his obligation … to offer incense and pay homage to his god … an idol ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11

Denomination: Nazarene

How To Overcome The Matrix: What Is The Matrix? How Do We Escape The Matrix?

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Aug 3, 2021

Do you want to know what it is? The matrix? It seems like you do. Something brought you here. Something within you that longs for something more.

Do you want to know what it is? The matrix? It seems like you do. Something brought you here. Something within you that longs for something more. So what exactly is the matrix? The matrix is the grid of thoughts, ideas, beliefs, customs, philosophies, and unspoken codes that manipulate us into ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:8

Denomination: Salvation Army

Devoted Or Distracted

Contributed by Katherine Gilstrap on Sep 7, 2024

AN UNEXPECTED PROBLEM BECOMES A UNEXPECTED BLESSING

Every day I drive the same highway to and from the office, and every day I see an alarming number of distracted drivers. Usually they’re talking on the phone or texting, but I have also seen people reading the newspaper, putting on makeup, and eating a bowl of cereal while trying to maneuver a ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:18-25, John 14:6, Deuteronomy 8:2-3

Denomination: Other

The Kingdom Of God: "God’s Pattern For Kingdom Living”

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Aug 11, 2024

In the third chapter to the Philippian Church Paul gives God’s model for Kingdom Living, a pattern we can live our lives by, a pattern for successful living in the sight of the Lord. In 1 Corinthians 11:1, Paul said, “Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ.”

The Kingdom of God “God’s Pattern for Kingdom Living” Philippians 3:12-16 YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbrnYa9PU7w There are a lot of books in today’s market dealing with the topic of success and how to be successful in business, relationships, marriages, and in life. And ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-17, 1 Corinthians 11:1, Acts 20:24, 2 Timothy 4:7-8, 1 Corinthians 9:24, Isaiah 43:18-19, Psalm 139:23-24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare