Sermons on offense:

The Cherubim Around The Ark Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 26, 2011

Depictions of events from the Bible in image are in no way a violation of the first commandment, but help the events transcend the passing of time and become present in our midst.

Monday of 8th Week in Course Feb 28 2011 Spirit of the Liturgy The young man arrived full of enthusiasm, and he went away sorrowful. The English can’t do proper justice to the original meaning of the Greek. The same word is used of the disciples when Jesus told them he would ultimately be ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-27

Denomination: Catholic

Forgive Us Our Debts

Contributed by Carl Allen on Apr 16, 2008

Christ gave this perfect patter for prayers we are to offer to the Father. We are to do our part to study it closely and follow it correctly.

Forgive Us Our Debts Matthew 6:12 Intro Christ gave this perfect pattern for the prayers we are to offer to the Father. We are to do our part to study it closely and follow it correctly. There is a very significant conjunction in this perfect pattern of prayer. The word “and” links the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:12

Denomination: Baptist

The Finite And The Infinite

Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Sep 11, 2014

Many see the Bible as a rule book – what do I need to do? It is not about what we need to do it is about what Christ has done for us. Christ has unlimited –that is infinite – forgiveness available for us.

. Forgiving someone can be especially difficult for many of us. Peter thought he was being generous with seven times. After all some of the Rabbis taught that one needed to forgive the same sin only three times. Peter was, in his way, trying to be obedient to Jesus who said that our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-22

Denomination: Lutheran

Mark 14:12-25 "A Magnificent Memorial Meal" Series

Contributed by Benjamin Hill on Feb 23, 2015

Verse by verse sermons through the Gospel of Mark

Mark 14:12-25 "A Magnificent Memorial Meal" Characters: Jesus, The Disciples, The Betrayer 1. The Banquet: Passover Meal-most important feast, celebration for the Jews. 2. The Betrayal: Judas-responsible for his actions even though part of God's sovereign plan. 3. The Body: (Bread) Jesus = Bread ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:12-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Owns It All

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Jul 26, 2015

We need to remember where our blessing come from

Introduction: The earth is the LORD'S, and the fullness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein. Psalm 24:1 I. Remember where our blessings and provisions come from. (v.10) - This passage starts with an excellent piece of advice: when you are satisfied, content or fulfilled, your first ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

Advent Is A Time Of Hope.

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 9, 2013

We learn that advent is a time of hope, Our God is a God of hope, hope gives us joy and peace, and we can abound in hope.

Romans 15:11-14 Tonight is the Second Sunday of Advent, a time of preparation, a time of great expectation and great anticipation. But what is it exactly that we anticipate? What are we getting ready for? What do we expect to happen? Do we anticipate the end of the world? Are we preparing our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:11-14

Denomination: Methodist

All Have Sinned

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Dec 24, 2013

Here is a short teaching on "Sin," answering the question, “what is sin and is it subjective to mankind's opinion?”

All Have Sinned The Word of God Determines? Many questions abide about the sins of mankind. Among the most common is “what is sin and is it subjective to mankind's opinion?” The writer of the book of Romans says, “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God..." ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Snare Of The Devil (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Oct 1, 2016

If Jesus can forgive those who caused Him so much pain and suffering, how can we not forgive those who have hurt us!

1 Timothy 3:7-Moreover he must have a good testimony among those who are outside, lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil. (Snare for an individual) 2 Timothy 2:26-and that they may come to their senses and escape the snare of the devil, having been taken captive by him to do ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Snare Of The Devil (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Oct 6, 2016

If Jesus can forgive those who caused Him so much pain and suffering, how can we not forgive those who have hurt us!

1 Timothy 3:7-Moreover he must have a good testimony among those who are outside, lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil. (Snare for an individual) 2 Timothy 2:26-and that they may come to their senses and escape the snare of the devil, having been taken captive by him to do ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Winning Against The Spirit Of Fear

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Jun 14, 2020

God has called us to be faithful... Not Fearful. In this message Dr. Vorce walks us through how to conquer the spirit of fear that tries to invade our lives.

SCRIPTURE: 2 TIMOTHY 1:7 It appears that Pastor Timothy (Pastor of the church at Ephesus) may have been struggling with operating in the giftings that God had placed in him. ILLUSTRATIVE STORY One summer night during a severe thunderstorm a mother was tucking her small son into bed. She was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7, 1 John 4:18, Psalm 23:1-6, Isaiah 26:3, Philippians 2:1-16, 1 John 4:7-21, 1 John 5:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

The Days Of Noah

Contributed by Martin Holland on Oct 10, 2012

Noah lived in a very difficult time and yet in so many ways by the descriptions given in the Bible of Noah days we are living in a similar environment. What can we learn from Noah that we might find grace in the eyes of the God?

The Days of Noah Genesis 6:1-13 Mention: Genesis 6:5-6, 11 The state of the world in Noah’s days Questions: • I wonder how many people were upon the earth at this time. Genesis 6:1 Today we know that there is an estimated 6.5 Billion • I wonder how bad it was at this time. We ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Fight The Good Fight Of The Faith

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 7, 2013

Flee, follow, fight, lay hold, and obey. The makings of the man of God.

FIGHT THE GOOD FIGHT OF THE FAITH. 1 Timothy 6:11-16. The title “man of God” (1 Timothy 6:11) is addressed to Timothy in contradistinction to ‘any man who teaches otherwise’ (1 Timothy 6:3). The expression is occasionally used of prophets in the Old Testament. In the New Testament it will come ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:11-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Less Respect Than A Dog Gets Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 5, 2017

The abortion supporter treats the unborn child with less respect than they would demand for a puppy.

Thursday of Fifth Week in Course Joy of the Gospel This Gospel is one for the thoughtless atheist to seize and wring out for every drop of abuse of the Catholic truth. It looks on the surface like Jesus sinning. He is verbally abusing this poor pagan woman, whose only offense is to ask for ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-30

Denomination: Catholic

Letter To The Church In Laodicea Series

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Sep 7, 2021

Laodicea is a lukewarm church that needs to repent, to avoid Jesus spitting her out. Any lukewarm Christian will be rejected by Christ. Repent now.

Who is addressing the church? “… the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the ruler of God’s creation.” (vs. 14) Their Deeds/works: “… you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either one or the other!” (vs. 15) Their Offenses: 1. “So, because you are lukewarm—neither hot nor cold— … (vs. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22, Luke 12:21, Malachi 1:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Leadership- Focus Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 23, 2024

This is the 203rd sermon in the series "Action". This is the 1st sermon from 1 Timothy.

Series: Action [#203] LEADERSHIP- FOCUS 1 Timothy 1:1-7 Introduction: This morning, we are beginning Paul’s Pastoral Letters. Every young Minister needs a mentor- A man that has been in situations and has dealt with all of the challenges that come with Ministry. The Lord has blessed me with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist