Sermons on Must Not Compromise:

Distraction

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 16, 2010

Nehemiah saw right thru the devil's attempt at distraction and compromise. He said, the valley of Ono? O No! Aren't you glad he said no no to Ono? Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

Distraction Nehemiah 6:1-4 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Distraction.html So far the devil has tried to use these tools to keep them from rebuilding the wall: Ridicule-we will be laughed at but we shouldn't back up or back down. Discouragement-We sometimes get tired IN the work, but never OF the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Best Gift ---Teach Me How To Fish!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 6, 2006

Often we find in the church a heart searching for handouts. We must not just give away fish, we must teach the new generation how to fish. The best gift will keep on giving.

THE GIFT THAT KEEPS GIVING. ARE WE INVESTING IN THE EFFORT TO PASS THE MANTLE TO OTHERS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is a two part lesson! I LOVE THE THOUGHT DON’T GIVE ME A FISH, I WILL NEED ANOTHER FISH TOMORROW. TEACH ME HOW TO FISH, AND I CAN CATCH MY OWN! I. WHAT IS ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Is Real Freedom? Series

Contributed by George Rhodes on Apr 19, 2006

Freedom is given to us at salvation, but we must maintain it as well.

What Is Real Freedom? 1 Cor. 9:18-23 Pastor Trey Rhodes When you have a right-standing relationship with God, you have a life of freedom, liberty, and delight; you are God’s will. -Oswald Chambers Background: The Revolutionary War was a hard-fought battle, and many lives were lost in order to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Injustice Of Justice

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jul 9, 2011

Some Biblical thoughts we must remember when it comes to justice and the injustice of this world. 1- We must remember to judge the world 2- We must remember not to judge others 3- We must remember there will be an ultimate judgment

INTRO.- ILL.- A shoplifter was caught red-handed trying to steal a watch from an exclusive jewelry store. "Listen," said the shoplifter, "I know you don’t want any trouble either. What do you say I just buy the watch and we forget about this?" The manager agreed and wrote up the sales slip. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:54-57

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Seek & Find: Seeking The Kinsman-Redeemer Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 19, 2009

In seeking our Kinsman-redeemer we must look for: 1) The Right Purpose, we must go to 2) The Right Person 3) We Must Make the Right Preparations and finally 4) We Must be at the Right Place

A curious phenomena occurring more and more these days is the ever increasing relationships between two people of differing age brackets. For some noteworthy examples, it can be decades apart. A French court is currently examining whether the elderly heiress to the L’Oreal fortune, Europe’s richest ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-5

Denomination: Other

Objective Omnipotence Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 22, 2021

A faith that will endure and conquer all the storms must be a faith based on objective reality. Our assurance is never to be in how we feel. It must be in the objective reality of an omnipotent God.

R. L. Stevenson has written a story concerning an old sea rover. A youth came rushing to him from the scene of a tragedy, which seemed about to doom his city. He shouted that the temple was burning and that their god Thor was being destroyed in the fire. "Hurry! Hurry! If you would ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:19

The Rise Of Apostasy In The Last Days Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 2, 2025

Apostasy is a reality that must not be ignored. Many are falling away from the faith, embracing doctrines that contradict the truth of Scripture. The enemy is actively working to deceive many, but as believers, we must stand firm in the Word of God and be discerning of the times.

THE RISE OF APOSTASY IN THE LAST DAYS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Timothy 4:3-4 Supporting Texts: Matthew 24:10-12, 1 Timothy 4:1, Jude 1:3-4, 2 Thessalonians 2:3 INTRODUCTION The Bible warns that in the last days, many will fall away from the faith, embracing false doctrines and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:3-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Last Words Of

Contributed by Fred Elliott on Jun 18, 2003

We must be a witness

JESUS LAST WORDS OF INSTRUCTIONS TO CHRISTIANS ACTS 1: 8-11 I. The very last words spoken by Jesus before ascending to Heaven A. Ye shall receive power 1. We still have that same power today B. Ye shall be witnesses 1. In Jerusalem- city 2. Judea- county 3. Samaria- ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:51-53, Acts 1:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

Why We Needed Revival

Contributed by Robert Travis on Jun 26, 2001

A revival is not an option, it is a must.

WHY WE NEEDED A REVIVAL II TIMOTHY 2:24-3:5 24And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient, 25In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth; 26And that they may ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:6

Denomination: Baptist

Killing The Giants In Your Life

Contributed by Kip Mcbride on Oct 18, 2000

Must have: I.

Must have: I. God's Provisions v. 40 "chose him five smooth stones out of the brook" * The provisions of God are always there when we need them. * The Bible tells us that he knows "what we have need of before we ask." * The provisions were going to be more than enough, "five smooth stones." * He ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:40-51

Are You Dead Enough, Yet ?

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Jan 14, 2008

Must die to live

Are You Dead Enough, Yet ? Joh 11:1 Now a certain man was sick, named Lazarus, of Bethany, the town of Mary and her sister Martha. Joh 11:2 (It was that Mary which anointed the Lord with ointment, and wiped his feet with her hair, whose brother Lazarus was sick.) Joh 11:3 Therefore his ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Born Of God

Contributed by Andrew Papson Iii on Jan 13, 2013

The must of a new birth

BORN OF GOD John 1:11-13 11 He came unto his own, and his own received him not.12 But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:13 Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Restless Fire

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 21, 2014

The tongue must be controlled.

The Restless Fire August 10, 2014 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: The tongue must be controlled. Focus Passage: James 3:1-12 Introduction: A man working in the produce department was asked by a lady if she could buy half a head of lettuce. He ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Choices

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Apr 25, 2017

You must Choose

Choices (Romans 12 :1,2) Intro: The three dudes who wouldn’t get down to the devils sound Or the three hunks that wouldn’t bow low; when the devil Got on his horn and began to blow. Dan 3:1 King Nebuchadnezzar made an image of gold, ninety feet high and nine feet wide, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Thirst

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Apr 3, 2010

A thirst must be satisfied.

John 19:28 Later, knowing that all was now completed, and so that the Scripture would be fulfilled, Jesus said, “I am thirsty.” 29 A jar of wine vinegar was there, so they soaked a sponge in it, put the sponge on a stalk of the hyssop plant, and lifted it to Jesus’ lips. The ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational