Sermons on Michael Heiser:

The Truth Behind Star Wars

Contributed by Randy Croft on Nov 15, 2002

Star Wars, the movie, pales in comparison with the Earth Wars we’re experiencing today.

The Truth behind Star Wars by Randy Croft I was driving for work near Niagara Falls one day and spotted America’s favorite spot...Taco Bell. I drove around, found a parking spot, and walked in to order my two all bean patties, special sauce, onions, chesse, and pickles on a sesame seed ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:7-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Armor Of God Part One

Contributed by Jon Miller on Aug 6, 2005

This is Part one of a two part series dealing with the christian armor.

Maybe you are emotionally strong. Maybe you can handle a lot of pressure, work for long hours, day after day after day. Maybe you are the one who is the emotional anchor in your family and everyone leans on you for support. There are many kinds of strength. But the most important one is the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Angels Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Aug 8, 2005

Angels are awesome beings capable of great feats. But are they to be worshipped? We look at the differences between angels and the son of God, Jesus Christ.

Angels - the Greek word for angels means literally "messenger." Angels were created by God for certain purposes - but because of their nature men in the past have actually worshipped them and placed more emphasis on angels than they ought. Among some first century churches angels were the object ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:4-14

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

What We Believe...about Regeneration

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Mar 10, 2003

When we get saved, Jesus takes our old, dead lives; and makes us brand spanking new!

Larry Brincefield larkayb@earthlink.net Sunday Evening, March 9, 2003 Title: What We Believe...About Regeneration Text: 2 Corinthians 5:17 Introduction I used to be a big Star Trek Fan... I watched some of the classic Star Trek series... but my favorite was Star Trek: The Next Generation. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17, Ezekiel 33:26

Denomination: Nazarene

Rediscovering God's Blessings

Contributed by Mark Elkins on Feb 15, 2003

God wants to bless us. This message gives insight on finding His blessing. Isaac found his father’s wells. We could find some wells from our Father also.

A man and his wife were walking in a crowd. The husband delighted his wife by taking her had. She asked, “You don’t want to lose me?” He replied, “I don’t want to have to look for you.” Hodgin, Michael. 1001 Humorous Illustrations # 824 P.312. Isn’t that the way we are? We don’t want to have ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

Surviving The Terrible T's Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Jul 27, 2009

First in a Summer series on the book of James

In elementary school we took a field trip to the Richmond Auditorium. I don’t know who was leading the orchestra but one of the things they did was to introduce us to the idea of "musical themes" via Sergei Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf. Musical themes are those repetitious melodies that mark the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Angels And Demons - The Invisible Realm Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Apr 19, 2009

In addition to the physical realm that we see, there exists an invisible spirit realm that the Bible refers to as the Heavenlies. This invisible realm is inhabited by angels and demons, and affects our world every day.

THE INVISIBLE REALM #1: ANGELS AND DEMONS INTRO – BARNA GROUP SURVEY: A new nationwide survey of adults’ spiritual beliefs suggests that Americans who consider themselves to be Christian have a diverse set of beliefs – but many of those beliefs are contradictory or, at least, inconsistent. 59% ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:18

Denomination: *other

An Authentic Life Part 1: James 1:1-8 Series

Contributed by David Rumley on Aug 19, 2010

James is a no nonsense leader in the early church. In the letter written by James he speaks to specific issues in the church. Those issues are timeless for this books still speaks to us today.

Tonight we begin a journey in the book of James… The Book of James is probably the oldest book of the New Testament, written perhaps as early as A.D. 45, before the first council of Jerusalem in A.D. 50. James was martyred in approximately A.D. 62, according to the historian Josephus. James is a ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

We Are The Example

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Sep 7, 2010

Give consideration to what example you set for the world around you. God has a great plan for His people and for His world; He calls us to show that in our lives, by our words and our actions.

We Are The Example 08/16/09 AM Text: 1 Timothy 4:12 Introduction ILL: Story: Michael Vick Signs Contract With Eagles. Commentators debating the move speak to Vick’s role as an example, with one saying he didn’t consider Vick an example for anyone. And that is what I would like us to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Deliver Us From The Evil One Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on May 29, 2007

When you and I pray: "deliver us from the evil one" we are admitting that thkis life is a struggle with an evil spiritual enemy who opposes us and the work of Christ in our midst. May God grant us faith and spiritual gifts for the ongoing spiritual warfa

In Jesus Holy Name May 27, 2007 Text: Matthew 6:13 Easter VII - Redeemer “Deliver Us from the Evil One” 6th in the Series: “Prayer: Connecting to Our Father” (read text) The words in Matthew that we just shared are a correct translation of the Greek text. When you and I pray: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:13

Denomination: Lutheran

The Seven Seals Of God's Wrath Series

Contributed by Richard Wafford on Oct 18, 2007

We need to persevere, persist, keep on, and never give up as believers in Jesus Christ. We need to stand firm to the end. When our faith is challenged and opposed we need to persevere by sheer determination.

“The Seven Seals of God’s Wrath” Scripture: Rev. 6:9-14; 7:1-14 Introduction: In the studying for this sermon there will be another group redeemed from the earth a little after the Mid Tribulation 1,335 days to be exact. Perseverance reveals genuine believers. To believe in Jesus and stand “firm to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Watch Out For False Teachers Pt. 1 Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Apr 30, 2008

Hungry wolves and Healthy sheep.

1. Hungry Wolves & Healthy Sheep. They go together. 2. Wherever there are healthy sheep, there are hungry wolves. a. AND wherever the truth is taught, lies are pressing in. b. It’s true in the physical world, but it’s especially true in the spiritual realm, in the church. c. To put it another ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Materialism's Blinder: Biotechnology And Truth

Contributed by Chuck Colson on Aug 13, 2008

Your eyes may glaze over when you read the headlines about stem-cell research—debates over moral quandaries, federal funding, and legislative decisions about regulation. But you need to pay attention and speak up: The next debate may be about your own wor

This article is from BreakPoint WorldView magazine: http://www.breakpoint.org/contentindex.asp?ID=146. -------------------------------------------------- Your eyes may glaze over when you read the headlines about stem-cell research--debates over moral quandaries, federal funding, and legislative ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:20-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christ: The Better Priest

Contributed by John Harper on Nov 4, 2008

Christ is superior in His priesthood because of His ministry

“CHRIST: THE BETTER PRIEST” Hebrews 7:1-10 August 31, 2008 Pastor John L. Harper Warden Assembly of God Introduction: “The painting of Lucretia” Back in the 17th century, the Dutch artist Rembrandt painted two portraits of a famous Roman heroine named Lucretia. One portrait was painted in the year ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus And The Angels Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 17, 2011

A sermon on Hebrews 1:4-14 (4 points come from David Guzik on his commentary at http://www.blueletterbible.org/commentaries/comm_view.cfm?AuthorID=2&contentID=8069&commInfo=31&topic=Hebrews&ar=Hbr_1_1)

HoHum: Angels have been a topic of discussion in our world for several years. “Highway to Heaven” and “Touched By An Angel” are two TV shows that peaked a lot of interest in angels. Even some movies have angels in the plots. Angels are not the chain-smoking, hard ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:4-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ