Sermons on Men Adopt Evil:

Don't Let Peer Pressure Keep You From...

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

DON'T LET PEER PRESSURE KEEP YOU FROM PLEASING GOD JESUS CHOSE THE APPROVAL OF GOD OVER THE APPROVAL OF MEN 1 Pet.

DON'T LET PEER PRESSURE KEEP YOU FROM PLEASING GOD JESUS CHOSE THE APPROVAL OF GOD OVER THE APPROVAL OF MEN 1 Pet. 2:4 "REJECTED BY MEN, BUT CHOICE AND PRECIOUS IN THE SIGHT OF GOD" remember the building analogy INTRODUCTION: We hear a lot about peer pressure - the pressure to conform; to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I Am Obligated

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 8, 2013

We are obligated in many ways in this life as Christians. 1- We are obligated to men 2- We are obligated to preaching 3- We are obligated to faith

INTRO.- ILL.- One day, when one of his secretaries suggested dropping work for a diversion which he knew would appeal to President Woodrow Wilson, he replied, “My boss won’t let me do it.” “Your boss?” questioned the friend, wondering who could be the boss of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:14-17, Romans 1:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Women God's Gift To The World

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on May 11, 2007

This sermon was used on Mother’s Day, but it challenges us to see women as the gift God created them to be which is on an equal level with men.

Women-God’s Gift To The World 5/13/2007 Genesis 1:26-28 2:15-25 Galatians 3:26-29 Today we celebrate Mother’s Day, in honor of all the women who have played an important role in our lives helping us to move beyond where we were to where we are today. We say thank God for the women who taught ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

In Search Of Messiah. Matthew 2 Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jan 10, 2025

Who were the Wise men? And what happened in their search for the King of the Jews? How do you acknowledge this King of the Jews? With Acceptance or Rejection?

2025.01.12. Sermon Notes. Matthew 2. Seeking the Messiah. Wise men seek HIM. IN SEARCH OF MESSIAH. MATTHEW 2 William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: Who were the Wise men? And what happened in their search for the King of the Jews? How do you acknowledge this King of the Jews? With Acceptance or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-23, Micah 5:2, Daniel 2:48, Numbers 24:17, Isaiah 9:6-7, Isaiah 11:1, Psalm 68:29, Psalm 72:10-11, Romans 1:16, Hosea 11:1, Jeremiah 31:15, John 1:45-46, Isaiah 53:2-3, Numbers 6:1-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Back 2 Basics "Fishing” Series

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Jan 21, 2024

"Come with me. I'll make a new kind of fisherman out of you. I'll show you how to catch men and women instead of perch and bass."

THIRD SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY Year B: Back 2 Basics “Fishing” January 21, 2024 Mark 1:14-20 “Fishing” For Folks Discipleship Basics 1:14 Now after John was arrested, Jesus came to Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God, 1:15 and saying, "The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Can We Bring Revival To Albany?

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Apr 20, 2007

In this terrible world of sin and ever present evil can revival be a reality in our community again? Can we be the light of the world as Christ has called us to be?

Sermon Brief Date Written: April 20, 2007 Date Preached: April 22, 2007 Where Preached: OZHBC (AM) Service Series Title: A Message on Revival Sermon Title: Can Revival Come to Albany? Sermon Text: 2 Chronicles 7:10-16 Introduction: This morning God has laid a message on my heart that is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:10-16

Denomination: Baptist

Discernings Of Spirits Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 27, 2024

This message discusses the supernatural gift of the Holy Spirit called "Discernings of Spirits" in 1 Corinthians 12:10. This gift unveils the spiritual realm, and its operation often precedes exorcism. It is a protection from deception.

Intro In 1 Corinthians 12, Paul raises the subject of spiritual manifestations. He lists nine gifts or manifestations of the Spirit. We have examined the first six and now come to the seventh, discernings of spirits. I begin reading in verse 7. “But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11, 1 Corinthians 13:1-9, Mark 16:17-20, Acts 10:38, 2 Corinthians 11:14-15, Ephesians 5:18, Isaiah 6:1, Matthew 12:22, Acts 14:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

A Prosperous Hand Is Seldom Pious

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 13, 2019

Should we not resist to flaunt wealth or even seek it as a pastor when the world and even poor Christians think we lack integrity loving mammon rather than God?

"Piety and prosperity seldom go hand in hand..." "We live in a day when the temptation to the indulgence of the flesh is very great. Luxuries are common. Piety and prosperity seldom go hand in hand, and in many a case the prosperity that piety and power have brought has been the ruin ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3, Luke 16:10-13, 2 Corinthians 11:14-15, Philippians 3:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

Sin With The Tongue – Part 1

Contributed by Kunnil Wilson on Oct 7, 2024

The tongue also is a fire, a world of evil among the parts of the body. It corrupts the whole body, sets the whole course of one’s life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell

For many of God's children there is no progress, no forward state, in their spiritual life and in their earthly life, but dryness, weariness, and decay. Thinking about what is the reason, it is not possible to find that reason. But God is in grace to speak on the subject of man's tongue, or ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:6-7, Proverbs 18:20-21, James 3:2-12, Psalm 39:1, Job 16:2-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Prayer Of Jabez

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 8, 2001

Jabez prayed a model prayer that God would bless him, increase his territory, place his hand upon him and keep him from evil.

“Now Jabez was more honorable than his brothers, and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, ‘Because I bore him in pain.’ And Jabez called on the God of Israel saying, ‘Oh, that You would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that Your hand would be with me, and that You would keep ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Methodist

A Strong Saint Series

Contributed by Kamau N on Apr 19, 2003

Spiritual strength and courage are necessary for our warfare in the world full of darkness and evil. The life and behavior of saints must be strong and righteous in a world full of sin and ungodliness.

A Strong Saint Ephesians 6:10-12 Spiritual armour against the enemies of their souls) Spiritual strength and courage are needed for our spiritual warfare and suffering. Those who would prove themselves to have true grace, must aim at all grace; and put on the whole armour of God, which he ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Narnia: Encounter The Power Series

Contributed by Lin Smalec on Dec 5, 2005

Just as Edmund encounters powers both good and evil in Narnia, we encounter the power of sin and God’s power of love in our own world at Christmas.

Rev. Lin Smalec Salem Church, Waynesboro, PA ENCOUNTER THE POWER Second Sunday of Advent 4 December 2005 Well, folks, this is the week - on Friday, the Narnia movie comes to our local theaters! One question on my mind, and I’m sure many of you are thinking the same thing, is will ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Born To Overcome

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Jan 5, 2013

The greatest wars ever fought are not between nations or peoples, but for your heart. The flesh represents the power and evil of Satan and the Spirit of God represents the power and love of God.

Born To Overcome Proverbs 13:12 - Hope deferred makes the heart sick, But when the desire comes, it is a tree of life. 1 John 5:4 - For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world-our faith. Psalm 125:2 - As the mountains surround ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:4

Denomination: Charismatic

Going Into Battle Series

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Sep 16, 2018

The spiritual world is real. Evil battles good. We need to go into battle only in God's power. And Paul uses armor to describe entering into fervent prayer.

Going into Battle Ephesians 6:10-18 Sometimes Veterans will ask me, “If there is a God, how could he allow such evil to happen in the world? Why doesn’t he do something about it? Does he not care? Is he not strong enough?” I assure them that God does care and that he is strong enough. And that he ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18, Genesis 4:7, Acts 19:15-16, 1 John 4:4, Psalm 139:23-24, John 14:6, James 4:3, Hebrews 4:12, Mark 11:24, 1 Timothy 2:1-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Sword Of The Spirit: The Bible Is Just Another Book Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 15, 2023

We have to be prayerfully persistently in the Word of God so we can stand firm against the schemes of the devil in our faith and withstand the evil around us.

THE ARMOR OF GOD AND THE LIES OF THE ENEMY Sword of the Spirit: The Bible is Just Another Book Ephesians 6:10-18 #armorofGod INTRODUCTION We gather to read this passage for the 11th time in as many weeks. Hear now the Word of God. Hear the Word of God written by the Apostle Paul as he was in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ