Sermons on On The Offensive:

Prayer's Missing Link Series

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Dec 31, 2007

Jesus is no foreigner to prayer. He knows it intimately and He also knows that a heart that is unforgiving will make prayer ineffective and dead. The bondage of unforgiveness is something that will weigh us down so much that our prayers will be fruitles

Prayer’s Missing Link Griffith Baptist Church – 12/30/07 A.M. Service Text: Matthew 6:9-15 Key Text: Matthew 6:14-15 The Introduction When Narvaez, the Spanish patriot, lay dying, his father-confessor asked him whether he had forgiven all his enemies. Narvaez looked astonished and said, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

Storming The Gate Series

Contributed by Brian Menear on Apr 13, 2007

If you capture the gate, you can capture the objective.

Storming The Gate Of The Enemy(NIV) In ancient and biblical times, most people lived in large cities. These cities were defended by huge walls. The gate was the weakest part of the city’s defense. They were usually made of wood or metal. If you could storm and occupy the gate you could capture ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Letting Go Specifics Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 2, 2020

Letting go is an informal process, not a science; nonetheless, it is helpful to grasp two concepts about this matter.

Letting Go Specifics 1. Two weeks ago, I tried to prove to you that the Bible teaches forgiveness is conditional, requiring repentance on the offender’s part. We forgive as God forgives. 2. We saw that forgiveness is a continuum. In some cases, forgiveness in the fullest sense – relating as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27, Psalm 39:1-3, Psalm 6:6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Even Mountain-Sized Remedies Are Available

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 8, 2023

Whatever petition we raise to God is raised to God. We have no power of ourselves.

Saturday of the 18th week in Course 2023 What is our biggest problem in life? If you are a Republican, you might say “the Democrats.” If you are a Democrat, you will say “Republicans.” But that’s nonsense, isn’t it? Our biggest problem is one we can’t solve, almost by definition. You can solve ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:14-20, Deuteronomy 6:4-13, Mark 9:29

Denomination: Catholic

Breaking The Chains Of Unforgiveness

Contributed by David Scudder on Jul 19, 2007

We need to know when we have forgiven others and how forgiveness is given.

Breaking the Chains of Unforgiveness Luke 17:3-10 Philippians 3:7-14 Galatians 5:16 Romans 12:19 INTRODUCTION: There is much misunderstanding about what forgiveness really means. Like the story about a pastor who visited a man who had been active in the church, but, due to a dispute with a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:3-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Art Of War - Pt. 2 - Weapon Wisdom Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jul 2, 2017

Security systems. Car alarms. But are you still vulnerable? Defenseless? Feel like you are under attack? Are you dressed for battle? Let's learn the "Art of War!"

The Art of War Pt. 2 - Weapon Wisdom I. Introduction It was the autumn of 1944 and Germany had been beaten back behind its borders. The Nazi war machine was in tatters and repeated bombing raids by the Allies all but assured that Hitler’s forces would never rise again. Around the perimeter of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Where Sin Abounded, Grace Abounded Much More

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Sep 17, 2021

Here we are told that sin entered into the world when Adam and Eve chose to disobey God's commandment. So, when they sinned, they caused a change in this world that affects every one of their descendants, including you and me.

Alba 9-12-2021 Where Sin Abounded, Grace Abounded Much More Romans 5:12-21 Jeff Strite tells the story how in the 14th century, in the land we now call Belgium, there was a duke by the name of Raynald III. Raynald was grossly overweight, and was commonly called by his Latin nickname, Crassus, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unforgiving Spirit

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 20, 2013

To show what are the consequences of not forgiving someone.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have an unforgiving spirit? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show what are the consequences of not forgiving someone. IV. TEXT: Mark 11:26 (Amplified Bible) 11:26 But if you do not forgive, neither will your Father in heaven forgive your failings and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Unforgiving Spirit

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 21, 2013

To show what are the consequences of not forgiving someone.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have an unforgiving spirit? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show what are the consequences of not forgiving someone. IV. TEXT: Mark 11:26 (Amplified Bible) 11:26 But if you do not forgive, neither will your Father in heaven forgive your failings and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:26

Denomination: Pentecostal

When No Apology Is Forthcoming: What Do You Do? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 24, 2020

Today we are going to consider what we should do when an offender won’t own his sin and ask forgiveness.

Note: In my 30-35 minutes allottted to preach, I only covered points I and II; I will take point III and make a separate sermon out of it (should be next in order). Audio available on sermon.net. This sermon is better understood in light of part one in this series, "Forgiveness ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:18-21, James 3:2, 1 Peter 4:8, Leviticus 19:17-18, Revelation 6:9-11, Galatians 6:1, Luke 6:27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Is Al Qaeda Following Muhammad And Allah? Series

Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 16, 2014

It has gotten to the point that the terms “terrorism” and “Islam” may be viewed as synonymous because of the actions of al Qaeda. Are they interpreting the Qur'an correctly?

The media has portrayed a telling picture of the perpetrators of 9/11: a picture of violence and hatred toward America. They have been portrayed as “the main enemy of the West and […] as a hotbed of terrorism that threatens Western civilization and its democratic values” (Khan n. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"How To Know You Have Forgiven" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 16, 2004

How do I know I have really forgiven someone?

Genesis 45:1-15; 50:15-21 76-year-old Bill Baker of London recently wed Edna Harvey. She happened to be his granddaughter’s husband’s mother. That’s where the confusion began, according to Baker’s granddaughter, Lynn. She said, "My mother-in-law is now my step-grandmother. My grandfather is now my ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Escaping The Trap Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 5, 2007

We need to pursue peace with our brothers and sisters.

WARNING: This Sermon Contains Material That May Overcome Offense Series Based on John Benere’s book, The Bait of Satan Escaping the Trap Nov. 4, 2007 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction A Get their attention B Today, all of these messages will ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:19

Denomination: Baptist

Only God Can Forgive Sins Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Apr 2, 2007

Is forgiveness of sins the greatest need of a paralyzed man? Yes! It’s our greatest need too, and the greatest need of others we know. Since only God can forgive sins against him, Jesus claimed the authority of God.

ONLY GOD CAN FORGIVE SINS—Mark 1:1-12 ***It was a Sunday morning, and light was just beginning to dawn. I got up and went to the bathroom, and promptly fainted. When I came around, I panicked, because I felt a tingling in my arm, a marker for a stroke. My wife called 911, and after a couple of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Forgiveness

Contributed by Bishop Johnathan Hester on Jul 24, 2018

Forgiveness is powerful. Unforgiveness can also be powerful: when we refuse to forgive those who have wronged us, we ironically and powerfully hurt ourselves.

Jesus often told people, "Your sins are forgiven." What a stunning statement. Forgiveness is powerful. Unforgiveness can also be powerful: when we refuse to forgive those who have wronged us, we ironically and powerfully hurt ourselves. Lewis Smedes once said, "Forgiving is the only way to be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:14-15

Denomination: Apostolic