Sermons on Non Violence:

Hope When Uncertainty Rises

Contributed by John Dobbs on Nov 17, 2022

If you’ve ever let the wicked, hurtful, unspeakable things you witness in this world whittle away at your faith, you’re not alone. And Habakkuk is your book.

Hope When Uncertainty Rises Habakkuk Introduction If you’ve ever let the wicked, hurtful, unspeakable things you witness in this world whittle away at your faith, you’re not alone. And Habakkuk is your book. Habakkuk deals with some of the most basic elements of the struggle of faith. ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:20, Habakkuk 2:4, Habakkuk 3:17-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Darkness Prevails Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 26, 2025

This is the 18th Sermon in the Series from the Book of Judges, "Spiritual Decay".

Series: Spiritual Decay [#18] WHEN DARKNESS PREVAILS Judges 19:1-30 Introduction: In our study of the Book of Judges, we come across a troubling story that shows a time when the people of Israel suffered from deep social and moral decline. This passage challenges us to face the darker sides of ...read more

Scripture: Judges 19:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

Occupied Territory Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 16, 2003

Principles about demonic activity drawn from Jesus’ encounter with the man possessed with a legion of demons.

Note: This sermon was introduced with the drama "The Price of Pigs" Today we’re going to look at a story that’s likely to make us uncomfortable. It’s the story described in the drama, the story of a man who was delivered from demonic possession. It’s a story of demons being sent into a heard of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Alcolol And The Church Series

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Aug 24, 2004

The church’s silence on the topic of alcohol.

Alcohol and the Church #2 Hot Potato the church won’t Touch Ephesians 5:18 We live in strange times. Our nation has declared war on drugs, and our president even appointed a drug Czar. However, the most widely used, and equally destructive drug alcohol is still legal. The Country has also ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18

Denomination: Wesleyan

Caring About Others Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Feb 7, 2012

I want us to look at how to share our faith without coming off like a jerk. We will make some observations about how our cultural context has changed in the last few decades, and then share five principles about how to share our faith in Jesus.

Caring about Others Romans 9:1-4a I speak the truth in Christ-- I am not lying, my conscience confirms it in the Holy Spirit-- 2 I have great sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart. 3 For I could wish that I myself were cursed and cut off from Christ for the sake of my brothers, those of my ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Easter Through The Eyes Of Caiaphas

Contributed by Scott Maze on Mar 25, 2025

God substitutes Jesus for His enemies. This is the very center of our Christian faith: God substituted Jesus for us sinners.

Today, we launch our 2025 Bible conference, and I hope you’ll make an effort to join us at NRH. The theme is The Faces of Easter. We are looking at the story of one historic weekend from all angles all week. This morning, we look at the cross and resurrection from the perspective of one of the ...read more

Scripture: John 11:43-53, 1 Peter 3:18, Mark 10:45, John 12:10-11, Psalm 118:22-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

A Compelling Inquiry At Midnight! Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Oct 7, 2015

To establish that true salvation comes through genuine faith and willing obedience to God. This lesson reviews a man’s inquiry and conversion at midnight after the “Jail House Rocks.” It also depicts the "pattern of conversion," revealed by the Holy Spirit, unto the Apostles.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Question is Personal 2. The Question is Participative 3. The Question is Profitable Introductory Remarks. 1. In today's lesson, we will discuss a man who asked the most compelling inquiry of his lifetime. A question having eternal implications! A question all men ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Seven Deadly Sins: Anger

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Mar 26, 2008

if you don’t control anger, anger will control you

The Seven Deadly Sins: Anger--(wrath, mad, boiling, hot headed, cruel, rage, violent) Jesus said, that the law says not to murder, but anyone who has wrath, violence, anger--has the spirit of murder living in them. We live in an angry society, don’t cross them or you will get it. The bad thing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Payback! - Matthew 5:40-42 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Aug 20, 2024

When insulted, should you just walk away? No. You must repay the person in a way that will defeat the evil in the relationship. This message will show you how.

Matthew 5:38-42 "You have heard that it was said, 'Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.' 39 But I tell you, Do not resist an evil person. If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also. 40 And if someone wants to sue you and take your tunic, let him have your cloak ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:40-42

No Wonder The Dragon Wanted To Kill The Christ-Child!

Contributed by Harold Miller on Dec 15, 2000

The followers of Christ have been such a powerful force for good in this world. No wonder the prince of darkness --that great dragon-- did not want the Christ-child to live!

"No wonder the dragon wanted to kill the Christ-child!" (Simple transcript of Harold Miller’s sermon December 6, 1998, Corning NY) "A great and wondrous sign appeared in heaven: a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet and a crown of twelve stars on her head. 2 She was pregnant ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-6, Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Mennonite

Angels And Demons Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Apr 20, 2002

Allies and Enemies!

Over the last decade, Frank Peretti has done more to cause Christians to think about the reality of demons than any other author. He wrote several best-selling novels beginning with This Present Darkness. He followed up with Piercing the Darkness. These wildly popular novels explained the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:14, Matthew 12:22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Steppin Up To A New Level Of Power Series

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 9, 2006

This sermon deals with how we need to manage the power we already have in our lives.

Stepping Up To A New Level With Power 2/12/06 Genesis 1:27-30 Matthew 20:20-28 Suppose for a moment that when you wake up in the morning, there is angel at your bed and He says, “God is giving you an unlimited amount of power for the next hour and a half. Do as you please with it. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Samson: Saint Or Sinnner?

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 21, 2005

Explores Samson’s life and ministry: the mystery of his calling, sinning, prolonged anointing, and restoration

Samson: Saint or Sinner? Judges 13-16 6-1-03 Richard Tow Grace Chapel Foursquare Church Springfield, MO www.gracechapelchurch.org Intro: Judg 13:1-5 13:1Again the Israelites did evil in the eyes of the LORD, so the LORD delivered them into the hands of the Philistines for forty years. 2A ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

Parent-Child Relationship

Contributed by Leonard Davis on May 28, 2009

Applying Paul’s admonition of "submit ourselves to one another" to the parent-child relationship and to our relationship with our Heavenly Father.

Parent - Child Relationships Ephesians 6:1-4 1 Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. 2 Honor thy father and mother; (which is the first commandment with promise;) 3 That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth. 4 And, ye fathers, provoke not your ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is My Neighbor?

Contributed by Derrick Thompson, Sr. on Oct 28, 2013

Do you know who your neighbor is? Is it that person who lives next door to you, or who lives across the street? Yes, that person is your neighbor, but it goes farther than that, and we should be ready to help those who are in need.

First Church of God in Harvey Sunday Morning – July 3rd, 2011 Let us pray…. Welcome…. Tomorrow if our lives are spared, we will be celebrating our Independence Day. Although many of us are saying that we are free, the only ones who are truly free are those who have been set ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Church Of God