Sermons on Opening Up To The Enemy:

Parenting: Training Up A Child In The Things Of God. Series

Contributed by David Mcclain on Jul 22, 2018

Parents must agree on the values and principles for childrearing

OPENING SENTENCE: Let me read to you a mothers account of a typical day in her household. INTRODUCTION: Like last night. I had repeatedly asked Addy to go pee before bed, and repeatedly asked Peyton to stop throwing Addy’s pillows. When neither of them listened to me, Peter yelled from the shower, ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-9, Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

It’s Time To Grow Up Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 19, 2015

Peter gives us some straight-forward advice about living for Christ by removing the things which put us in opposition of one another. He also reminds us of our spiritual birth, and shows us that it's time to grow up and move onto maturity in Christ!

“It’s time to grow up” 1 Peter Sermon Series, Part 4 1 Peter 2:1-3 Introduction - (v22) THEREFORE! … We have been purified by obeying the truth -- We’ve cast off the things we desire to fully accept what He has for us -- Why? Because of our sincere love for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sweet Journey

Contributed by Samson Musyoki on Sep 24, 2007

THE ENEMIE’S GIFT IS ALWAYS SUGAR-COATED AND CHEAP. REFUSE IT AND BE SAFE.

SWEET JOURNEY GENESIS 24:32-33 So the man went to the house, and the camels were unloaded, straw and fodder were brought for the camels, and water for him and his men to wash their feet. Then food was set before him, but he said, “ I will not eat until I have told you what I have to say”. There ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

When God Gives Up On Human Sinfulness Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Mar 7, 2024

Three times in this passage it is stated that God gave up evil humanity to its own devices. A serious warning to our generation.

1:24 “Therefore God also gave them up …” Therefore. The wrath is coming. We deserve the wrath that is coming. Why? Well, men knew the truth of God and suppressed it. They could see His attributes, but they ignored Him. They did not glorify Him. They were not thankful to Him. They thought they ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:24-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Marriage: When Was Your Last Tune Up? Series

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Oct 24, 2004

Long and lasting marriages require work and are costly, but are worth it all.

Life in the Fast Lane Marriage: When Was Your Last Tune Up? Hebrews 13:4 Woodlawn Baptist Church October 24, 2004 Introduction Do you perform regular maintenance on your vehicles? The truck I am driving now belonged to my father-in-law. He bought it new in 1989, and took great care of it. Today ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:4

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Give Up In 2008 And Beyond

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jan 14, 2008

This sermon is a call to perserve into 2008 and beyond with practical guidance to aid us into the year ahead from the Bible.

Heb 10: 19 -39. “Don’t give up!” in 2008 and beyond Here we are at the turn of a New year and millions of people around the world will have made new year resolutions to turn over a new leaf, to try something new, to commit themselves to something which they hope will bring lasting ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-39

Denomination: Baptist

It's Time To Wake Up! Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 17, 2020

At the end of Romans 13, Paul reminds Christians of the debt of love they owe and warns them to wake up and put off the deeds of darkness because the return of Christ is nearing.

A. One of my favorite things to do as a father when our daughters were growing up, was to wake them up in the morning. 1. I loved seeing their sweet, sleepy faces as I woke them with a gentle voice, saying, “It’s time to wake up.” 2. What is your attitude when you wake up? a. I’m a morning ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Won’t Give Up On You

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 10, 2025

When grace chases you down, don’t run — look up. God’s mercy can reach you even in the belly of despair.

(Jonah’s Prayer) Introduction – A Strange Place to Pray The Bible contains some very peculiar verses, doesn’t it? And I must say, the story we’re looking at today begins and ends with two of the strangest. Jonah 2:1 — “From inside the fish Jonah prayed.” Jonah 2:10 — “And the Lord commanded the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:8-12, Matthew 12:40, Romans 5:8, John 3:16

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Epiphany

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 9, 2017

Be open to epiphanies

Epiphany of the Lord, Sunday January 8, 2017 In literary terms, an epiphany is that moment in the story when a character achieves a realization, awareness or a knowledge of something, after which, events are seen through this prism. 1). One epiphany is in verse 2, the Magi ask the question, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:2-12, Matthew 60:1-6

Denomination: Catholic

What Are We Lifting Up To Draw People

Contributed by Douglas Duvall on Nov 13, 2006

Devotion at state association meeting.

WHAT ARE WE LIFTING UP TO DRAW PEOPLE? Illus: A POSSIBLE METHOD OF EVANGELISM A Christian man owned a barber shop. One night, at a revival meeting, the barber felt greatly burdened to do more with his testimony for Christ. The next evening, the barber began attending a "soul winner’s class" at his ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

There’s Hope For The Dried Up

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Sep 27, 2012

God was and is still in control. He can and will give life to that which appears to have shriveled up and died. Ezekiel’s vision has applications for our lives today. As in Ezekiel’s day, God is still in the business of giving hope to the dried up.

There’s Hope for the Dried Up Ezekiel 37:1-14 The children of Israel had begun to lose their hope. The nation had dried up politically, spiritually, and morally. Many had gone into captivity. Despair and pessimism were rampant. Gloom and doom filled the air. They had become a dried up exiled ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

"Christmas Is Not Your Birthday: Giving Up On Perfect:" Series

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 30, 2011

A sermon for the Second Sunday of Advent.

Luke 1:26-38 “Christmas Is Not Your Birthday: Giving up on Perfect” (based on Mike Slaughter's book) How many of you have seen the movie Christmas Vacation starring Chevy Chase? The movie has become a holiday favorite. It’s a parody about the false expectations that we often ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: United Methodist

To Look Like Christ, Look Up To Christ PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 6, 2023

Explore and understand the themes of living for Christ, uniting in Christ, and loving like Christ.

Good morning, family! Today, we're diving into a truly transformative part of Scripture. We're going to explore Colossians 3:1-17, focusing on three key themes: living for Christ, uniting in Christ, and loving like Christ. As C.S. Lewis once said, "'Putting on Christ'...is not one among many jobs a ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Topics: Live For Christ, Unite In Christ, Love Like Christ

Achieving Victory Over Lonliness

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Feb 10, 2010

LONLINESS CAN BE A GREAT ENEMY OF PEOPLE. IT IS ALSO AN ENEMY THAT CAN BE DEFEATED.

ACHIEVING VICTORY OVER LONLINESS: PART TWO JOHN 16:17-34 THEME: LONLINESS IS A PART OF OUR LIVES, BUT IT DOESN’T HAVE TO RULE OUR LIVES. WE CAN HAVE VICTORY OVER IT, EVENTUALLY THRUOGH CHRIST. INTRODUCTION: LAST WEEK I INTRODUCED YOU TO FOUR MAJOR AREAS OF OUR LIVES WHERE WE ARE PRONE ...read more

Scripture: John 16:17-34

Denomination: Baptist

It's Time For A Spiritual Tune Up - Genesis 15 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Jul 24, 2021

We have a time in Abraham’s life where he really needs to kind of get it back together.

Well over the last several weeks we’ve been looking at the life of Abraham. We followed Him as he left Ur and he went up to Haran and then came back down to Palestine. We tagged along with him as he went into Egypt where he lied and not so many good things there happened. But then he came back to ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible