Sermons on Offensive:

How's Your Spiritual Health?

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004

How’s Your Spiritual Health? 1) You are sick if you conceal your sins; 2) You are recovering when you confess your sins; 3) You are well when you cling to the forgiveness of sins.

“Como esta?” “Wie Gehts?” “Genki desuka?” “How are you?” Four languages, one greeting. Isn’t it interesting how people the world over are so interested in health that it’s the first thing they ask about when greeting someone? I suppose that’s only natural because good health is often considered to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Reconcile Or Suffer - Your Choice

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 23, 2003

Find out if the people can give a good definition of the word reconciliation (To make friends with someone who you have been estranged or separated from; to harmonize people who have opposing viewpoints)

Hard Times Lesson 33 – Joseph, He Brings Reconciliation to His Family – Gen. 43-50 Illustration:A childhood accident caused poet Elizabeth Barrett to lead a life of semi-invalidism before she married Robert Browning in 1846. There’s more to the story. In her youth, Elizabeth had been watched over ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 43:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Blessed Are The Peace Makers

Contributed by Jeffrey Kellum on May 8, 2003

Blessed are the Peace Makers.

INTRODUCTION: Today’s study looks at what the Bible says about conflict and in particular, peacemaking. For a topical outline of the material covered, research Peacemakers ministry either through LifeWay or the Peacemakers’ website. A. In a fallen world conflict is inevitable (personal level). ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Baptist

Church And Chocolate Chip Cookies

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 16, 2004

This sermon started when I was in Preaching Class, and it evolved into this. I preached this sermon my first Sunday at my church.

I’m a “dunker.” Not with a basketball, as I am only 5’9”, but rather with chocolate chip cookies. There is nothing quite like the chocolate chip cookie. They come in all shapes and sizes, but they are very similar in how they are made. There is the flour, sugar, butter, eggs, vanilla and, of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: Wesleyan

Good News For Those Living In A Bad News World Series

Contributed by Bryan Fink on Feb 2, 2009

To proclaim the good news of Jesus.

If you’ve ever flown Southwest airlines you know how fun their employees can be during the flight. I’ve been on flights when the captain comes on the sound system and says something like, "This is your captain speaking. I have some good news and some bad news for you today. The good news is that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:18-21

Denomination: Methodist

Why Do We Stick With Jesus Series

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Nov 19, 2006

WHen all others would leave... why do we stick with Jesus?

Why we stick with Jesus John 6:60-69 9/10 † In the name of Jesus † Grace, Peace and Mercy be yours, from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ! There was something about this man in the Marine Corps uniform, that the teachers, and staff, and students noticed. It was partially the way he ...read more

Scripture: John 6:60-69

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Tame Your Tongue

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Mar 26, 2007

Why must I watch what I say? What’s the solution?

A stock boy at a grocery store was asked by an elderly lady, “Can I buy half a head of lettuce?” He walked back to the manager’s office, not realizing that the lady followed him. He said to the manger, “You’re not going to believe this, but there’s an old bag out there who wants to buy half a ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Loved And Called God's People

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 1, 2012

A sermon on the salvation of the Jews and Gentiles (Outline taken from Sermon Central's Aubrey Vaughan at: http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/vindicating-god-part-4-gods-plan-our-pursuit-aubrey-vaughan-sermon-on-gods-sovereign-will-127093.asp and mater

HoHum: There are approximately 150,000 Jewish Believers in Jesus Christ today. In 1948, when Israel was reestablished as an independent nation, there were fewer than 100 Messianic Jews living in Israel. Today, there are approximately 15,000 Messianic Jewish people in Israel. However, there are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:25-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Walking With God Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Feb 4, 2013

Once you accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior - what next? How do you actually move forward in your life with God? There are forces that want to keep you from doing well, and we explore them in these two psalms.

In your desire to serve and walk with the Lord did you know there are those who do not want you to succeed? There are forces arrayed against you to keep you from loving, mirroring, and serving the Lord. These forces are not friendly, they don’t mean well and cannot be reasoned ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Conscience Of Man - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Jul 30, 2010

• Last week we started on a series about the conscience of man. • We said that God has given each person on conscience. • We said that we dull our conscience with sin and wrong choices. • We discussed the difference between the conscience and the Holy

Introduction • Last week we started on a series about the conscience of man. • We said that God has given each person on conscience. • We said that we dull our conscience with sin and wrong choices. • We discussed the difference between the conscience and the Holy Spirit. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Studies In Ephesians: The Old And New Life Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 18, 2011

This is a study in Ephesians about the difference between the old and new life.

Note: This is a study through the book of Ephesians as done in 1995. One of the main sources I used at the time was Beacon Bible Commentary vol. 9. Title: The Old and New Life Text: Eph 4:17-32 Last Sunday Night we talked of Unity in the Spirit. How that God wants his church to be unified. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32

Denomination: Church Of God

The True Meaning Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Dec 7, 2010

The true meaning of Christmas is the worship of Christ. Here is how people respond to the true meaning of Christmas.

Text: Matthew 2:1-12 Title: The true meaning of Christmas “Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star in the east and have come to worship him.” (v2) The true meaning of Christmas is the worship of Jesus Matthew 2: 1-12 contains 3 different attitudes towards ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Responses To The Resurrection: Scandal

Contributed by Ken Pell on Apr 5, 2012

Many emotions make an appearance in the Scriptures during Holy Week and only the resurrection of Christ brings their resolve.

Responses to the Resurrection: Scandal Mark 14:66-71 {NIV} 66 While Peter was below in the courtyard, one of the servant girls of the high priest came by. 67 When she saw Peter warming himself, she looked closely at him. “You also were with that Nazarene, Jesus,” she said. 68 But he ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:66-71

Denomination: Nazarene

Forgiveness

Contributed by Darrin Fish on May 7, 2014

When we forgive, We will not only set others free, but we will also set ourselves free, And then we can have the abundant life that Christ promised, both now and forever.

God loves us, • And because of that we can love ourselves, • And in turn we can love others. But in order for us to love others, we need to be able to Forgive others. • Because everyone of us has already been forgiven through Jesus. • When He became our sacrifice . . He ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:19-21

Denomination: Christian Church

God Hears The Prayer Of The Righteous

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 16, 2014

This is an encouragement to pray more and use our power and authority in praying, and exercise our faith in praying.

I. EXORDIUM: How is your prayer life? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: This is an encouragement to pray more and use our power and authority in praying, and exercise our faith in praying. IV. TEXT: Proverbs 15:29b (Amplified Bible) 15:29 The Lord is far from the wicked, but ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:29

Denomination: Pentecostal