Sermons on Not Under Law:

"Under New Management"

Contributed by Brian Archer on Aug 16, 2001

Our eternal destiny is determined by the "management" underwhich we serve!"

Under New Management Ephesians 2:1-10 I. Consider Your Past 2:1-2:3 A. You WERE Dead 2:1 B. You WERE Unrighteous 2:2-2:3a C. You WERE Objects of Wrath 2:3b II. Celebrate Your Present 2:4-2:6; 2:8-2:10 A. BY GRACE you ARE Saved 2:4-5; 2:8-9 B. BY GRACE ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Giants Under Junipers

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Sep 16, 2004

This is the second of a series that I gleaned from Pilgrim’s Progress. It is ongoing and I have no idea of how many there will be.

1 Kings 19:4 KJV But he himself went a day’s journey into the wilderness, and came and sat down under a juniper tree: and he requested for himself that he might die; and said, It is enough; now, O LORD, take away my life; for I am not better than my fathers. l. INTRODUCTION – PILGRIM’S PROGRESS ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christians Under Pressure

Contributed by W F on Sep 29, 2004

How should Believers live in a world hostile to God? We find some answers in the closing verses of James.

James 5:7-20 “Christians Under Pressure” INTRODUCTION It wasn’t long after his birth that Jesus first experienced hostility (i.e. Herod in Matthew 2:13-23). In our generation we are seeing Christians experiencing hostility around the globe (e.g. Churches in Indonesia). There is an element to the ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-20

Denomination: *other

A Man Under Authority

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 18, 2002

The Roman centurion was the only man that caused the Lord Jesus to "marvel". We should strive to grow in faith realizing that "without faith it is impossible to please Him".

A MAN UNDER AUTHORITY "For I also am a man under authority, with solders under me; and I say to this one, ’Go!’ and he goes, and to another, ’Come!’ and he comes, and to my servant, ’Do this!’ and he does it." Matthew 8:9. I COMPASSION EXPRESSED The one showing compassion: The Roman ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:9

Denomination: Baptist

Heart Under Attack Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 11, 2004

Jesus described the heart of a person who was receptive to the Gospel. Part 1 of 5 of the Praying Your Family and Friends to Christ Series.

Praying Your Friends & Family To Christ Series Heart Under Attack (1 of 5) Luke 8.15 October 10, 2004 Chester FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker (The "HEART" acronym that is being used for this series is taken from Chris Schofield, Praying Your Friends to Christ (Alpharetta, Ga.: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:15

Denomination: Baptist

People Under Pressure

Contributed by W F on Jun 21, 2006

Here’s how Believers can bring God’s peace in a world of turmoil.

INTRODUCTION Whether it’s the war in Iraq, or millions of displaced people in Sudan, the terrorist bombing of the Australian embassy in Jakarta, or the threat of terrorist attack maybe even in our own country – current world events can play heavily on the minds of people. My grandmother used to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-8

Denomination: *other

Persevere Under Hardship Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 30, 2005

Are you going through tough times? It could be that God is making you into a wonderul tool - to use in furthering His kingdom. Find out how Paul encouraged Timothy to stay with it under pressure.

Paul has just gotten finished telling Timothy that despite the fact that he was abandoned in Rome – that there were a few – like Onesiphorus, who were a great comfort during hard times. Now he takes it one step further – be strong yourself, and look for people you can trust – then pass on good ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-26

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Under The Juniper Tree

Contributed by David Seeley on Jan 15, 2005

Elijah found himself discouraged and lying under a juniper tree begging God to let him die. God renewed his hope and faith. Let’s look to see what happened.

Don’t stay under the Juniper Tree Text: I Kings 19:1-8 This passage breaks into a series of amazing events in the life of Elijah. A few years earlier Ahab had become the king of Israel. He turned out to be the most wicked king in the history of Israel. Along with his wicked wife Jezebel, Ahab ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-8

Denomination: Holiness

Prayer Under Attack

Contributed by Michael Brewster on Dec 27, 2008

Discover the true enemy of your prayer life and how to recover purposeful and meaningful time in prayer.

Prayer Under Attack! The single most important time in the life of the believer is the time we spend alone with God. 1. Do you seem to be more physically, spiritually and emotionally drained? 2. Does your worship seem to be more ritualistic than genuine and authentic? 3. Do you get a sense that ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2

Denomination: Baptist

Under New Management

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Dec 28, 2008

Salvation begins new life, and this freshness isn’t always easy, so we will learn to live in Christ. This word really blessed our church!

Under New Management Text: II Corinthians 10: 3-5 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: 4(For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) 5Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faith Under Pressure Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 15, 2008

James simply states in Chapter 1 what a Christian has: Real Christians have a real faith that can stand under pressure. James could not be considered as a modern television evangelist because his message is too confrontational. His message is that the pow

Subject: What a Christian Has - Faith That Can Stand Under Pressure Text: James 1:1-12* Introduction: In this short book of James composed of 108 verses, James the brother of our Lord Jesus Christ and the Pastor of the first church at Jerusalem, addresses the subject of Christianity from a very ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

"Grace Under Fire"

Contributed by Ken Harris on May 10, 2009

The purpose of this sermon is to encourage believers who are experiencing extreme troubles and problems to passionately pray to God for deliverance.

10 May 2009 Mother’s Day 2009 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fortress Chapel Contingency Operation Site (C.O.S.) Sykes Tall-afar, Iraq BIG IDEA: Trials (troubles and problems) will cause a believer to passionately pray to God for deliverance. REFERENCES: Proverbs 18:22 (NKJV) He who finds ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:3-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ministry Under The Microscope

Contributed by Scott Maze on Feb 15, 2007

This message seeks to instruct church leaders to honor the name of God above all other matters.

Ministry under the Microscope On June 17, 2002 Federal authorities arrested a United States Forest Service employee for starting the largest fire in Colorado’s history. Terry Barton was a 38-year-old woman and had worked every summer for the Forest Service for 18 or 19 years. She had ventured ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Life Under The Sun

Contributed by Paul Hammons on Mar 13, 2007

Striving for the meaning in life can be frustrating. Often leading people to give in to many temptations in hopes of bringing some type of satisfaction.

Life Under the Sun Vs Life In the Son; Ecclesiastes 1:12-2:11, I John 5:11,12 Do you remember the old Wendy’s commercial when the elderly women opens the hamburger bun and says, “Where’s the beef?” Many people feel that way about life. They find themselves sandwiched between birth and death, and, ...read more

The Home Under Construction

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Jun 12, 2007

God has established three institution for the benefit of man: the HOME, the GOVERNMENT, and the CHURCH. As you partner with God, what are you using to build your home?

The Home Under Construction Psalm 127:1 Red Skelton had some advice to keep marriages together: 1. Two times a week, we go to a nice restaurant, have a little beverage, good food and companionship. She goes on Tuesdays, I go on Fridays. 2. We also sleep in separate beds. Hers is in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1

Denomination: Church Of God