Sermons on Mine Own Will:

When Things Entrap Us Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Jul 9, 2007

Most people believe joy comes from the things they own. In reality, things can steal our joy quickly. Paul understood how things could steal our joy, that is why he gave us two admonitions to keep us from the snare of materialism. Each of these admonitio

Our culture is trapped in a disease for the desire of things, and we are not sure what to do about it. Consider the following facts… Gambling 60 % of adult Americans gambled in the last 12 months 20 years ago, two states had legalized gambling, while 48 states outlawed gambling – today 48 states ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Beyond The Hunger Games

Contributed by Jeff Morrison on Mar 30, 2012

There is a distinct difference between one who will give his/her life for their own loved one or even a stranger – and One who gives His life for someone He knows to be a thief, a child molester, a murderer…someone evil. Would Katness give her life for t

Beyond the Hunger Games John 15:13, Romans 5:6-11 In the movie, “The Hunger Games”, 16 year old Katness is faced with a dramatic choice when her 12 year old sister is chosen by lottery to fight for their district. She knows her sister is small and frail, and that she would not last in ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13

Denomination: Baptist

Seeing God In 3d Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jun 16, 2012

God clearly reveals Himself. We as those called to seek Him with all our hearts need to look for His clear revelation not our own personal opinion as to how He is revealed. Our biblical heart is made up of our intellect, emotions, and our will. We were

Intro: One of the greatest things about the Bible is that it never argues God. It clearly communicates and reveals the God of History. This God who is revealed in the Bible is bigger, more intelligent, more powerful, and definitely a lot better than we are. Augustine of Hippo said in his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26

Denomination: Baptist

The Heaven Vs. The Kingdom Of God(5) Series

Contributed by Herbert Armstrong Bosantog on Nov 7, 2012

Just what do you think Heaven? What is Heaven like? What did Jesus mean when He taught His disciples to Pray, “Thy WILL BE DONE on EARTH, AS IT IS in HEAVEN (Matthew 6:9-10).” Please, read it again in your own Bible. What is the Will of God in Heaven that

“ENTER ye in at the strait gate: for WIDE is the gate, and BROAD is the way, that leadeth to DESTRUCTION, and MANY there be which GO IN there at: Because strait is the gate, and NARROW is THE WAY, which leadeth unto LIFE, and FEW THERE BE THAT FIND IT.” (Matthew, 7:13-14). What is the REWARD of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: *other

On The Rampart

Contributed by Robbie Pruitt on Feb 23, 2013

God has exercised His wrath and judgment, and in His mercy, God has taken it in our stead; setting us free from our sin; setting us free from ourselves; and setting us free from hiding behind our own “defensive walls.”

Scripture: Habakkuk Chapters 1-3 “I will stand my watch and set myself on the rampart, and watch to see what He will say to me, and what I will answer when I am corrected.” – Habakkuk 2:1 Habakkuk is an Old Testament Minor Prophet, but he is no ordinary prophet. Habakkuk is ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:1

Denomination: *other

God’s Workmanship In Our Lives

Contributed by Tony Abram on Apr 8, 2013

In this sermon outline we share nine works of God in our lives to make us what He wants us to be. He always wants good things for His Children and we are His workmanship when we permit Him to have His own way in our lives.

God’s Workmanship in our lives. In this sermon outline we share nine works of God in our lives to make us what He wants us to be. He always wants good things for His Children and we are His workmanship when we permit Him to have His own way in our lives. Ephesians 2:8-11 (KJV)8 For by grace ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-11

Mary: Learning To Trust God In Times Of Crisis Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 12, 2013

In the midst of such a crisis, what is Mary to do? She really had three choices that day: she could turn her back on God because the God she knew and understood would never allow such a thing to happen to His own son, her son. She could take matters into

Mary: Learning to Trust God in Times of Crisis John 19:16-27 Belong to this group and you’re a member of one of life’s most pain-filled communities. It’s a select group with one of the most painful rites of passage imaginable. To enter this fellowship, you have to experience ...read more

Scripture: John 19:16-27

Denomination: Methodist

A Life To Commend Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Aug 7, 2012

Always take time to consider how your behavior is honoring or dishonoring God before the world. That’s what matters. You are not your own persons. You are servants of God. That leads us into our next passage, verses 18-25, in which Peter directly addresse

Introduction We continue to step through our minefield of authority. Peter has moved from his encouragement section of his epistle to practical instruction and exhortation. His topic is how Christians are to live in the world, and he approaches the subject in terms of how they are to regard the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:18-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Obedient People Have Special Experiences Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 15, 2012

Sometimes we can’t make up our minds, but God is never uncertain about any decision. Sometimes when things are not going good, we think that God is against us, but all of His thoughts and actions are good, and even those that seem harmful are for our own

Obedient People Have Special Experiences Acts 1:4; 2:1-8 Introduction God has wonderful plans for people who are obedient ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Moses: A Real Basket Case Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 4, 2012

We have to ask what does God look for in a potential leader? These 3 things. (1) He looks for a man or woman who is deeply spiritual. He called David a man after His own heart. God is looking for men and women whose hearts are completely his. (2)

UNLIKELY LEADERSHIP “Moses: A Real basket Case” Exodus 2:1-10 Some years ago my family and I had the opportunity to visit the birthplace of Abraham Lincoln, one of our greatest presidents. We were able to walk through the log cabin he grew up in. It took us about two minutes. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Just Give Them The Permanent Wave

Contributed by Craig Benner on Nov 29, 2008

When you make a mistake that will affect your future, you better deal with it at once. Maybe your faith has been weak and you have taken things into your own hands. Don’t wait any longer. Make the decided dismissal to the Hagar and Ishmael in your life

Giving Hagar and Ishmael the Permanent Wave - the dilema of following less than the perfect will of God for your life. Central Text: Romans 9:7-9 Gen. 21:8-14 8 And the child grew, and was weaned: and Abraham made a great feast the same day that Isaac was weaned. 9 ¶ And Sarah saw the son ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:7-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Got Problems? Deal With It! Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Apr 28, 2008

Ezra was facing a problem and came up with a solution that ended in success. From that, we can see how this godly leader dealt with a problem. And from that, we can develop our own how-to list. We can see three key components to dealing with the problems

How do you deal with problems? 1. Recognize the problem 2. Come up with the right solution 3. Properly identify success One of the complaints some people have about expository preaching is they say it’s not practical. They say that when you just preach directly from the text of the Bible, you ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 8:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

How Will We Come To Jesus? Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Aug 31, 2014

Jesus never offered the easy way; he never gave us a quick-fix solution to life. However, He says is that He is WORTH it … and we have a choice to make, will we submit all that we are and come to Him - or choose to deny Him for our own selfish desires?

How will we come to Jesus? Mark 10:1-31 - Jesus is demonstrated in this book as a “servant” - Today we continue to see something very unique to Mark’s Gospel -- The glory of God is revealed; as is the Christian’s glory in Him -- In our service to God is where we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Six Days Of Creation Vs. False Evolutionary Teaching Series

Contributed by John Wright on Mar 22, 2010

Genesis 1:1-31 reports that all of creation was during six literal days and Gen. 1:11&12, 21, 24&25 teach that everything reproduces after its own kind and evolutionist can not provide any true missing links that are half ape and half man.

INTRODUCTION 1. Open your bibles please to Genesis 4:4-10. 2. The title for our lesson is EVOLUTION AND IT’S THEORIES ABOUT CREATION ARE FALSE BUT THE SIX DAYS OF CREATION AS TAUGHT IN THE BIBLE IS TRUE! 3. The background for Genesis 4:4-10 is that the two sons of Adam and Eve had offered ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When The Wilderness Calls Series

Contributed by Cameron Conway on May 29, 2019

Everyone wants to remain in their own proverbial Eden and wait for God to bring them blessings on a silver platter. It’s no wonder why we look down upon seasons of difficulties or even the idea of having to go through a wilderness to arrive at the place God has called us to.

For more information and other teachings, podcasts, videos, books and study guides visit https://conwaychristianresources.com Everyone wants to remain in their own proverbial Eden and wait for God to bring them blessings on a silver platter. It’s no wonder why we look down upon seasons of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 19:9-10, Matthew 6:25-27, Psalm 55:6-7

Denomination: Foursquare