Sermons on not lording it over others:

Christians Are To Live For The Lord Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Nov 15, 2010

Christians are to live for the Lord by belonging to the Lord and each other and by accepting each other and appreciating them by not being judgmental or argumentative.

Last week we noted from the end of Romans 13 that Christians are to live at the right time and the right place. If Christians do not grasp the truth that Jesus Christ can return to earth at any time, they will not have the right motive or the right power to live! When we get up in the morning, we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Expecting Mercy

Contributed by Russ Houser on Jan 12, 2002

How many times have we gone astray, knowing that the Lord will forgive us when we come back? How long will the Lord tolerate our intentional rebellion.

Expecting Mercy 1-13-02 AM Isaiah 1: 11 To what purpose is the multitude of your sacrifices unto me? saith the LORD: I am full of the burnt offerings of rams, and the fat of fed beasts; and I delight not in the blood of bullocks, or of lambs, or of he goats. 12 When ye come to appear before me, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:11-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

It Ain't Over Till It's Over Series

Contributed by Tim Richards on Jun 22, 2005

The 7th sermon in a series on Joshua. The sermon emphasizes the importance of not giving up when God’s still got work for us to do.

Introduction: 1. A young woman brought her fiancé home to meet her parents for thanksgiving dinner. After dinner, the girl’s mother asked her husband to find out about the young man. The father invited him to his study for a talk. "So what are your plans?" the father asked the young man. "I’m a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

It Ain't Over 'til It's Over

Contributed by Vera Hughes on Feb 21, 2008

Today many want to quit due to the various situations and trials facing your life. However, God has blessings for you that if you don’t quit you will see His promises for your life. Let this sermon minister to your heart to endure til the end!

Genesis 12:1-3 Covenant: A solemn promise, pledge or agreement (a vow) between two or more parties to carry out some action agreed upon or committed to. Genesis 17:5 Genesis 21:1-3 God wants your family to inherit the Abraham blessings. Blessed means “empowered to prosper” in every area of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Am Delivered From

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Aug 1, 2018

How to over come the world.

I AM DELIVERED FROM Ephesians 2:8 | For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: 1. Controlling power of sin. Romans 6: 14 For sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye are not under the law, but under ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

It Ain't Over 'til It's Over

Contributed by Jay Patton on Aug 25, 2002

A look at a calling of God’s people back to godly ways.

Introduction: Names illustration Background: Security established, responsibility delegated, daily schedule delegated. Purpose Statement: If you are a child of God then… I. Get Organized for God (vs. 5-60, 66-69) A. Nehemiah performing triage 1. Explaining triage illustration 2. Walls were just ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 7:5-73

Denomination: Baptist

Hand Him Over To Who?

Contributed by Greg Nance on May 1, 2012

What happens when a Christian sins and will not repent? What is the proper response to such a person by other Christians? God's word is not silent about this. We need to hear and heed what God tells us so that we can be what He intends. Our wisdom mig

A man was going to Halloween party one night dressed in a devil’s costume. On the way to the party it started to rain and storm, lightning began to strike and the power went out so he decided to take shelter in the nearest building, which just happened to be a church building where a gospel ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

This Side Vs That Side?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 3, 2021

It is insane to thing we can stay right where we are doing the same things over and over... We need to come out into the deeper. Come to the other side.

THIS SIDE? THE OTHER SIDE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com LET US GO TO MOUNT NEBO… THERE MOSES WILL BE ABLE TO SEE THE OTHER SIDE… BUT HE IS NOT PERMITTED TO GO TO THE OTHER SIDE… THE PROMISE LAND. (AT THIS TIME) Deuteronomy 34:4 And the LORD said unto him, This is the land which ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 34:4-5, Matthew 17:1-2, Philippians 1:21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How Can We Show The Lord We Love Him In ______ ? (New Year Sermon)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 19, 2022

As we take a close look at this text, we see a picture of the Lord and the twelve disciples gathered for their Passover supper.

The disciples had the question of who was the greatest among them on their minds, but Jesus had something entirely different on His mind. He was thinking of the one that would BETRAY HIM! One of the most painful experiences in life is to be betrayed by someone we love. • We all know the ...read more

Scripture: John 13:21-25

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Conflicts Biblically

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on Mar 16, 2004

The LORD Jesus Christ gives the biblical mandate to dealing with conflicts in the church.

“Dealing With Conflicts Biblically” Matthew 18:15-17 A. The first stage in resolving conflict is doing it ALONE (meaning one on one). (v. 15) B. The second stage in resolving conflict is doing it ADDITIONALLY (taking one or two more witnesses). (v. 16) C. The third stage in resolving ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

"Why Try To Be Kind To Others"

Contributed by Brad Henry on Oct 15, 2011

This lesson is about being kind to others as Jesus reconciled himself to us when we were against Him. How much more should we show the love of the Lord to others.

Evangelism Explosion is a great course and enables you to not only share your faith but to also understand your faith. When we go out and share the gospel with people we usually ask two questions that are out of the EE Curriculum. The first question is “Have you come to the point in your ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9

It Ain't Over 'til It's Over

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Nov 16, 2000

Learn how to triumph over life's difficulties instead of just 'coping' with them!

I. Problems Plague Us All! A. Bad Things Happen to Good People! B. Have you ever wanted a lot out of life, only to find out that life has a lot to take out of you!? (I used to want to be Filthy, Stinking, Rich – Well, 2 out of 3 ain’t bad) C. Would You Agree With Matthew 5:45? “…He makes His sun ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:15-21

The Apostles And Others Gathered In Jerusalem Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 22, 2017

Their obedience is remarkable, because they could have returned to their homes; but instead, they went into Jerusalem where more of their enemies lived than in any other place. They were obedient to their Lord, who told them to return to Jerusalem.

May 20, 2013 By: Tom Lowe Lesson I.B.1: The Apostles and Others Gathered in Jerusalem Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1.12-14 Acts 1.12-14 (KJV) 12 Then returned they unto Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, which is from Jerusalem a sabbath day's journey. 13 And when they ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:12-14, Acts 1:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Waiting On The Lord Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Feb 20, 2022

Now is the time to look back over the past two years of the pandemic and see where God was clearly present and at work. It is also an important time for us to look at ourselves and how we reacted to this time of crisis and testing

Series: If God is For You … Sermon: Waiting on the Lord Scripture: James 5:7-11 [Hold up cell phone.] I think it’s safe to say that most, if not all of you, have one of these and I can also probably say that if you have one of these it has some kind of GPS on it. In fact, it’s pretty ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-11, James 1:2-4, Romans 5:3-5, James 5:17-20, Hebrews 11:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

How To Win Over Temptation Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on May 31, 2018

Practical insights from Joseph being tempted by Potiphar's wife: Eliminate self-pity, tell the truth to yourself, think about what you will gain or lose, make a commitment to win. Ultimately, the key is (3X) "The Lord was with Joseph."

HOW TO WIN OVER TEMPTATION—Genesis 39 Temptation. It seems to pop up out of nowhere—although it comes from somewhere! It may be drugs—or ice cream. A party at school—or a pity party. A click on a computer, an alluring fantasy, or a sudden invitation. The feeling of something in a shopping cart—or ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed