Sermons on Negative Patterns:

Overriding The Default Button

Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Feb 25, 2008

In this day and age, the Default Button is easily understood and defined as a selection automatically used by a computer program in the absence of a choice made by the user predetermined to be the most often used option. I have heard this term is used by

Overriding the Default Button (Genesis 20) In this day and age, the Default Button is easily understood and defined as a selection automatically used by a computer program in the absence of a choice made by the user predetermined to be the most often used option. I have heard this term is used by ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 20:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Be A Postive Person

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Sep 19, 2002

This is not a warm fuzzy feel good sermon

BE A POSITIVE PERSON Date: March 10,2002 AM Service Place: Allendale Baptist Text: Phil. 2:1-8 Introduction No matter where you go what you do or who you are around. No matter how hard you try you just cannot get away from negative talk & negative people. Negative, negative, negative, that’s ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Reflecting God's Holiness In Love Series

Contributed by Stan Rodda on Jun 24, 2005

It’s hard to pinpoint being holy like God. But if we just look at it from the perspective of love, then maybe we can understand God’s holiness and reflect it better in our own lives!

Reflecting God’s Holiness in Love! Every week my son Grant does something that I could probably use in a sermon in some way. I just love watching him and seeing the things he does and I try to remember as many of them as possible because they make such good illustrations. Parents, did you know ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It All Began In Heaven Series

Contributed by Amy Bickel on Jun 8, 2007

Why do Christians put so much emphasis on the blood of Jesus Christ? What’s so special about it? Part 1 of series There Is Power In the Blood.

There Is Power In The Blood – Part 1 It All Began In Heaven One of my favorite old hymns found in our hymnals is the one we sang this morning, There Is Power In The Blood. It’s an incredible song with life giving, heart pounding, and awe-inspiring lyrics. It’s got an upbeat tempo, and it just ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:11

Denomination: Baptist

The Mission Of Evangelism

Contributed by Gary Holt on Feb 10, 2024

The work of the Church is to be about the work of evangelism. We need to be about the Lord's work of sharing the word.

“THE MISSION OF EVANGELISM” 1 Corinthians 9:16 Illustration SOURCE: From Charles Cockroft’s Sermon: Am I My Brother’s Keeper I heard a story about a guy: ? who applied for a job as an usher at a theater in the mall. ? As a part of the interview process, The manager asked him, "What would you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:16, Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Turns Saul Around Lesson 40 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 19, 2018

Jesus turns Saul around

A. INTRODUCTION: PAUL’S BACKGROUND 1. Perfect birth. “Circumcised the eighth day, of the stock of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of the Hebrews” (Phil. 3:5). 2. Perfect life. As touching the law, a Pharisee . . . touching righteousness which is in the law, blameless” (Phil. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:3

Denomination: Baptist

Lethal Language Series

Contributed by Steve Bond on Feb 15, 2017

Ephesians 4:31 says to “get rid of brawling and slander.”

Introduction Three weeks ago we began our current series and Josh talked about getting rid of the self-destructive lies that many of us think about ourselves. When we think that “we’re not good enough” or that “we’re not pretty enough,” or that “we’re not loved or valued or important,” we play ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sometimes

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 14, 2013

This message focuses on how we allow temporary "sometimes moments" to overshadow our blessings.

Sometimes Scriptures: James 1:2-5; 23 Introduction The title of my message this morning is “Sometimes.” This message came to me as I was actually meditating on another message in my series on the names of God. Let me give you a little background. Sometimes things are going ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Tabernacle: A Copy And Shadow Of The Real One In Heaven

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 17, 2014

To show that JESUS is our Tabernacle who dwelt in us.

I. EXORDIUM: Where is the tabernacle now? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that JESUS is our Tabernacle who dwelt in us. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 8:5 (Amplified Bible) 8:5 [But these offer] service [merely] as a pattern and as a foreshadowing of [what has its true ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 8:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Pastor's Work

Contributed by W. Alderman on Apr 5, 2008

This message gives insight on the benefits of the work of the pastor through his preaching.

The Pastor’s Work TEXT: Titus 2:1-15 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: God according to His wisdom and purpose has given the church its pastors to lead and help the church through sound Bible preaching. When this is properly done, God will honor it and strengthen ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

You’re No Wimp

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jun 20, 2011

You’re No Wimp 1) God the Father has infused you with a spirit of power 2) God the Son has made you indestructible 3) God the Holy Spirit is your personal bodyguard

Do you know who this man is? (Show picture of Hu Jintao.) According to the March 2011 edition of US Forbes magazine, he’s the most powerful person in the world. This is the Chinese president, Hu Jintao, ruler over one-fifth of the world’s population. Jintao has been described by the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Unveiling The Power Of Divine Timing SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of divine timing, focusing on how scriptural prayer can trigger God's intervention in our lives. It is part of a series on understanding times and seasons from a biblical perspective.

In this revelational series on times and seasons, we will explore the power of scriptural prayer points and how they can draw the sudden intervention of God in our lives. Our anchor scripture is Matthew 20:16, which speaks of the reversal of positions, where the last shall be first and the first ...read more

Topics: God's Sovereign Will, Power Of Prayer

National Sin, Discipline, And Deliverance

Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Nov 30, 2000

God delivers the pivot of born-again believers who faithfully follow Him.

NATIONAL SIN, DISCIPLINE, AND DELIVERANCE (Judges 2:11-20; Lev. 26:14-39)) [HTTP formatted version of this sermon is located at http://members.aol.com/abidingitw/national.html] Today we’ll look at the topic of national sin, God’s discipline of a nation, and His deliverance when they confess ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:11-20, Leviticus 26:14-39

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Betrayed But Not Bitter Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 12, 2004

The three stages of betrayal are examined by discussing Judas’ behavior. It is not only important that we guard our hearts so that we do not become betrayers; but it is also important to respond correctly when we are betrayed. Jesus provides an example fo

Betrayed But Not Bitter Fortifying the Foundations # 31 John 13:18-38[1] 3-28-04 Intro Our text this morning in John 13 deals with the issue of betrayal. With a kiss, Judas betrayed Jesus. The thing that makes betrayal so painful is that by its very nature it comes from someone you trust. In ...read more

Scripture: John 13:8-38, Hebrews 4:15

Denomination: Charismatic

1) A Committed Faith Series

Contributed by James Lyons on Mar 6, 2023

Part I

1) A Committed Faith, Ruth 1:1-17 Today we start a new sermon series in the book of Ruth. Ruth is only mentioned one other time in the Bible – in Matthew 1:5, she’s listed as an ancestress of Jesus Christ. This is a beautiful love story that unfolds in a very unlikely setting. ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist