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Conquering Your Sin

Contributed by Brian Menear on Nov 19, 2006

Based on Romans. Why we sin and strategy for conquering it.

Conquering Your Sin Even after being saved, some people continue to have a problem with sin. Sin must be conquered to grow as a Christian and live an abundant life. As a unrepentant sinner, you cannot fully inherit or live the abundant life. Sins power can no longer have power over us if we have ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rise Up O Men Of God Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 16, 2007

Many wrongly conclude that church is for women and children. They conclude that it’s not manly to be religious. That idea is as false as anything can be. But that doesn’t keep many from believing it. I want to set the record straight by highlighting t

Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Family Classics Series Rise Up, O Men of God 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 Today, we salute our Fathers. In the process, we want to honor all of our guys. This is a much needed emphasis in our day. Many wrongly conclude ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13-14, Psalm 71:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You Looking For A Prayer That Works Part 2

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jul 7, 2007

Because of its importance, the first kind of prayer we want to examine is the prayer of casting your cares upon the Lord.

DISCLAIMER: Since there are a large amount of sermons and topics and illustrations that are posted on Sermon Central, I feel it is necessary to place this disclaimer on all of the sermons that I submit. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-11

Denomination: Church Of God

Dealing With Opposition In Life Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 26, 2007

Exposition of Neh 4 about the external opposition he faced as he and the jews rebuilt the walls of Jerusalem

Text: Nehemiah 4:1-23, Title: Battling Opposition in Life, Date/Place: NRBC, 9/30/07, AM A. Opening illustration: see bottom of page, Someone said that you can only tell what a leader is made of when he faces opposition, B. Background to passage: After the rebuilding of the walls commences in ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Certainty In Uncertain Times

Contributed by Chris Surber on Oct 16, 2008

Christ is the chief cornerstone, the firm foundation of our faith in an age of shifting sand.

Certainty in Uncertain Times, Mathew 7:24-29 Introduction During an earthquake that occurred many years ago, the inhabitants of a small village were generally very much alarmed, and at the same time surprised, at the calmness and apparent joy of an old lady, whom they all knew. At length one of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Christian Church

Agony In The Garden Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Mar 29, 2009

Based on the poem, Footprints in the Sand by Mary Stevenson, this series follows the footprints of Jesus from the Upper Room to His Ressurection.

Pt2.doc 3/28/09 Scripture References (Mtt 26:36-46, Mk 14:32-42, Lk 22:39-46) Series Introduction Last week- started a new series- Footprints. Want to follow the footprints of Jesus in the last days leading up to His crucifixion, death, resurrection. Series- based on- poem written by Mary ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Charismatic

Battlefield Spirit

Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Feb 26, 2013

Lucifer fights a spiritual war, and therein lies the real battlefield . . . the spiritual realm.

Luke 4:1-13; Rom. 10:8-13; 1 Pet. 5:5,8-9; Jn 14:6; Heb. 10:25; 11:6; Eccl. 4:12; Micah 6:8 It’s been said, “I wouldn’t be tempted ... if temptation .... wasn’t so tempting.” Oscar Wilde described it this way, “I can resist anything.... except ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Whatever Is ....

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Mar 1, 2011

The road to transformation involves the choice of what we put into our minds and what we choose to think about.

Whatever is… Phil 4:8-9, Feb 27, 2011 Intro: For most of us, the word “meditation” conjures up a mental picture of someone in baggy pants, sitting on the floor with their legs wrapped up like a pretzel, arms comfortably outstretched, middle finger and thumb together, saying ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Sustaining Grace: God's Favor Shown To His Suffering People Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Apr 1, 2012

We can joyfully endure suffering through God's grace, not through our ability to endure it

Purpose: To see suffering from God's viewpoint. Aim: I want the listener to apply God's solution to suffering. INTRODUCTION: Many times, when people are suffering they will say "I know that God has promised to never give you more than you can handle, but this time I think He may have given me more ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Prayer Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 21, 2012

John Wesley considered prayer an essential part of Christian living. He called it in many of his writings the most important and powerful means of grace. Prayer empowers us for ministry and following God. Jesus showed us this through His own example. Afte

Prayer: A Means of Grace 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 I found a series of “Dear God” prayers on the internet, a few of which I’d like to share with you:

 7-year old Debbie prayed, “Dear God: Please send a new baby for Mommy. The new baby you sent last week cries too ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Methodist

“jesus: Lifted Up!” Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jun 2, 2014

Jesus goes to a very familiar place in His Ministry in order to be launched back to His Heavenly Home, reminding us of the importance of His Ascension.

“Jesus: Lifted Up!” Luke 24:50-53, Mark 16:19-20, Acts 1:1-11 Were you ever at an outdoor gathering speaking with a group of friends, when one of them suddenly began to lift off of the ground and slowly ascend into the sky until they disappeared into the skies? I’m not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:50-53

Denomination: Baptist

Moving From "I Am" To "I Will" Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Sep 30, 2015

Attitude, Prayer, Joy, Commitment

I WILL – Moving from “I Am” to “I Will” Philippians 2:5-8 (pg. 819) October 4, 2015 Introduction: It was October 18, 1980...35 years ago, almost exactly when I went into a seafood restaurant named Peter’s Pier 4 with Kari Pascal...we’d met in a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Long Psong Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jul 12, 2015

The Psalmist sings a long song in praise of God's word.

Don McLean’s 1971 hit American Pie is a long song. It goes on for over 8 ½ minutes telling the story of “the day the music died.” Let’s call American Pie the longest song to become a hit and receive regular airplay on U. S. radio stations, because generally, we don’t ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:9-16

Denomination: Methodist

Renewing The Mind Series

Contributed by Vince Miller on Aug 28, 2018

Renewing the mind is a spiritual act of worship that requires the activity of putting on and putting off.

So a few years back, two professors from Baylor University, wrote a book on how America viewed God himself. And essentially they did surveys of American's and American Christians and how they viewed God. They came up with 4 different variations on how people viewed God. They either viewed him as - ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Walled In Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 19, 2018

Message 9 in our exposition of Nehemiah celebrating the completed wall project.

Chico Alliance Church "Walled In" REVIEW I. REBUILDING THE WALLS 1-7 A. Recognizing the needs through inquiry B. Responding to needs through intense intercession C. Resolving needs through planning and perseverance D. Resisting opposition through prayer and perseverance 1. ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance