Sermons on offense: showing 526-540 of 10,770

Telling Others

Contributed by Stephan Brown on Oct 9, 2001

Demonstrates the importance of sharing our faith with others and how the Holy Spirit helps us in completing that task.

Telling Others Romans 10:13-15, "For ’Anyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.’14 But how can they call on him to save them unless they believe in him? And how can they believe in him they have never heard about him? And how can they hearabout him unless someone tells them? 15 And ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:13-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Love Is Not Easily Angered Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 8, 2013

We learn that anger is an important emotion, and is a signal that something needs to be addressed. We also learn some strategies to help have a love that is not easily angered.

Introduction: A. The story is told of an elderly woman who was preparing to pull her expensive Cadillac into a parking space when a teenager cut her off and quickly stole her parking space. 1. The young man jumped out of his car and shouted, “Oh, to be young and fast!” 2. The elderly ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Duty Calls

Contributed by H.b. Charles Jr. on Dec 6, 2012

"When Duty Calls" is an exposition of Jesus' instructions to his disciples in Luke 17:1-10. This passage teaches that obedience to Jesus requires holy fear, unlimited forgiveness, genuine faith, and total submission.

WHEN DUTY CALLS Luke 17:1-10 On July 4, 1976, Israeli commandos made a daring on the Entebbe International Airport, rescuing 103 Jewish hostages. In 15 minutes, the soldiers killed the seven kidnappers and set the captives free. But three hostages were also killed during Operation Entebbe. As the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Our Champion Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 3, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Mark chapter 1 verses 12 and 13

Mark 1: 12 – 13 Our Champion 12 Immediately the Spirit drove Him into the wilderness. 13 And He was there in the wilderness forty days, tempted by Satan, and was with the wild beasts; and the angels ministered to Him. By most historians’ findings, the Gospels of Matthew and Mark were ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:12-13

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Offering Grace Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Apr 28, 2020

What forgiveness is and is not.

OFFERING GRACE The Rhone River begins high in the Swiss Alps, some 5000 feet above sea level. It is one of the most important commercial waterways in France, stretching more than 500 miles in length. The river that glistens and sparkles through France, however, is much different than it was at its ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:11-15

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Stephen Series

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Aug 5, 2019

Lessons from Stephen

Acts 6b - 3/12/17 Turn with me this morning to Acts 6.  We saw last week God’s example for us in dealing with conflict within the church.  This is how the role of deacon became established, but it was not about a title, but about a testimony.  The disciples set a beautiful example ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Confession Is The Best Medicine Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

CONFESSION OF SIN CONVERTS THE QUICKSAND FOR SUFFERING INTO THE CONCRETE FOR BLESSING

BIG IDEA: CONFESSION OF SIN CONVERTS THE QUICKSAND FOR SUFFERING INTO THE CONCRETE FOR BLESSING INTRODUCTION: one of the 7 penitential psalms (6; 32; 38; 51; 102; 130; 143) I. (:1-2) FORGIVEN SINS = THE CONCRETE FOR BLESSING (THE FIRM FOUNDATION) A. Even the worst sinner has the potential to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Salt & Light

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 23, 2012

We are called out to be useful to God.

Salt & Light October 26, 2008 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We are called out to be useful to God. Focus Passage: Matthew 5: 13-16 Introduction: In a cave where they turn out the light completely. I. Salt a. Sodium is an extremely active ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Perfect Church

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 27, 2018

Does the sinlessly perfect church exist? If not, are there some ingredients which make even a very imperfect church the perfect church to be in? Let’s look at Paul’s God-inspired recommendations in Colossians 3:12-17.

Does the perfect church exist? If not, are there some ingredients which make even a very imperfect church a joy to attend? Let’s look at Paul’s God-inspired recommendations in Colossians 3:12-17. Colossians 3:12 “So, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Familiarity Breeds Contempt Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Feb 20, 2017

how do people see us and how do we see others?

Let’s continue to worship with the Gospel of Mark. The Gospel of Mark does not talk about Jesus’ birth or upbringing; we can read about that part of Jesus’ life in the other Gospels. In the very beginning of the Gospel of Mark, right after His water baptism as an adult, Jesus began His ministry by ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What's Love Got To Do With It? (Part Five) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Oct 25, 2016

Last week I shared about what love had to do with overcoming fear. Today my focus will be on what love has to do with overcoming unforgiveness. We've all struggled with this one. Overcoming being hurt by someone can be difficult. Forgiveness takes love.

WHAT’S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT? (Part five) INTRODUCTION: Last week I shared about what love had to do with overcoming fear. We looked at 1st John 4:18 that states perfect love drives out fear. Today my focus will be on what love has to do with overcoming unforgiveness. Let’s face it-we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Deadly Evil Of The Tongue

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Dec 8, 2016

The tongue as a deadly evil, and the proper use of it as an instrument of blessing.

THE MOUTH I. INTRODUCTION Psalm 15 - read (A Psalm of David, according to the title) O LORD, who may abide in Your tent? Who may dwell on Your holy hill? He who walks with integrity, and works righteousness, And speaks truth in his heart. He does not slander with his tongue, Nor does evil to his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 15:1-5, Psalm 3:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Gospel Humility Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jul 26, 2014

Pride is the enemy of every human being ever born; Jesus taught the topic without mentioning the word.

Gospel Humility Luke 17:1-6 As we saw in Acts, the first generation of preachers, the apostles, were given power over disease, and power over death, and they were sent out with that power to authenticate the message of the gospel of the Kingdom that they brought. As a result, The Church grew in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Beyond Mere Service

Contributed by Andrew Stringer on Jan 11, 2003

Do you want to coast through your Christian life just serving God out of duty or do you want to go beyond fulfilling your duties out of sheer devotion for Christ?

BEYOND MERE SERVICE Luke 17:7-10 Introduction: 1. Jesus, here, makes a startling statement! 2. He compares how earthly masters treat their servants—even if they do a great job! 3. He then applies it to His disciples’ lives. 4. If you do everything that is required by Scripture, you are still ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Living In The Shadow Of The Cross

Contributed by Mark Beaird on Mar 24, 2003

I still believe that the message of the cross is still as powerful and compelling as it has ever been. Look with me at the characteristics of the message of the cross.

LIVING IN THE SHADOW OF THE CROSS © 2000 Mark Beaird Text: Mark 8:34-38  Billy Graham wrote in Decision magazine, “I find that I can preach on any subject other than the cross, and it does not seem as offensive to people as the cross does. I can preach on doing good works, on social ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Pentecostal