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Our Enemy And Our Warfare

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Feb 4, 2024

As Christians, we are engaged in spiritual warfare with the Devil and the powers of darkness. We can only be victorious through the strength of God and the armour He provided.

Our Enemy and Our Warfare Study Text: Ephesians 6:10 - 18 Introduction: - The Bible made it clear that as Christians, we are engaged in a spiritual warfare which can only be won with the strength of the Lord and the spiritual weapons He provided for us. - Two notable things about the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Full Armor Of God

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jul 30, 2002

Using Spiritual Armor to fight a super-natural Battle.

The Full Armor of God Eph. 6:10–18 INTRODUCTION It was the first day of basketball practice and the coach handed a ball to each player. “Boys,” he said, “I want you to practice shooting from the spots you might expect to be in during the game.” One of the boys who was pretty much there as a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mountain Minded People

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 26, 2002

Small Thinking produces small living, We have a big God, Let’s think big and God will lead us into large living

Zech. 4:10 Despise not the day of small beginnings. I want to establish the fact that everything starts with a seed, (small), but if the seed follows procedure it becomes a tree, {the mighty oak tree began as a tiny seed.} One of the dangers we face in the church is that of small thinking, Becoming ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:6-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Backsliders Favorite Verse

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Sep 8, 2003

Matthew 7:1 is probably the most quoted verse and least understood verses of the Bible. In this message we will learn three wrong motives for judging others, and three right motives.

Mat 7:1 Judge not, that ye be not judged. 2 For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again. 3 And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother’s eye, but considerest not the beam that is in thine own eye? 4 Or how ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Bear Ye One Another's Burdens

Contributed by Shawn Ragan on Mar 30, 2001

Our call to help one another through temptations

Bear Ye One Another’s Burdens Meridian Church of God Seventh Day February 10th, 2001 INTRODUCTION Good morning… Victory Over Temptation pages 237-239 I want to talk to you today about the types of bonds that are spoken of in that reading. When faced by trouble, hardship, temptation, these ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"In Times Like These"

Contributed by Danny Moss on Jan 30, 2002

This sermon asks and answers the question: How are we to cope with times like these?

IN TIMES LIKE THESE Text-Matthew 5:13-16 "Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. Ye are the light of the world. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Good Son, Bad Son

Contributed by Gordan Runyan on Feb 11, 2002

A straightforward, evangelical call to repentance and faith in Jesus Christ

Matt 21:28-32 The Parable of the Two Sons I. Context: Jesus’ opponents have come to question him. To trick him. A. They did this a lot. This is an HONOR CHALLENGE. Jesus wins. B. Jesus goes from defense to offense with this parable. It is about them. i. In fact, Jesus continues on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:28-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Parables Of The Hidden Treasure And Pearl Of Great Price

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Feb 20, 2010

Christianity is not a religion but far more like a marraige. It demands you ALL

Sermon Story: I remember hearing a discussion on Radio Humberside about 10 years ago about the Toronto blessing. The Toronto Blessing was a powerful move of God in a Vineyard Church at the end of the runway at Toronto International Airport. People were crying and laughing in the services as God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Anglican

Destructive Critics

Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on Jan 18, 2010

Recognize that when you step out on faith, follow God, and try to make a difference, you will be criticized. Expect it and deal with it through prayer, keeping the proper perspective, and being persistent.

DISTRUCTIVE CRITICS Nehemiah 4:1-23 Introduction: In a Charlie Brown comic, Linus is seated with a troubled look on his face, his security blanket over his shoulder, his thumb in his mouth. Turning to Lucy, he asks, “Why are you always so anxious to criticize me?” Her response: “I just think I ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

I'm The Greatest!

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Sep 16, 2009

We think that we can find greatness in accumulating wealth, friends, accomplishments and the like. However, Jesus tells us that true greatness is found

-What does it mean to be great? -It’s an age old question -Everyone ultimately is on a quest for greatest -People search for this elusive gem in many different places or pursuits -People look for greatness is wealth, power, prestige, fame, accomplishments, friends -However, those will all fail ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: Lutheran

We Need The Word Working In Us In Four Ways!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Nov 3, 2006

This sermon outline lays out the four areas of our life that the Word of God should be and shares how the Word will work in us, for us, through us and from us.

WE NEED THE WORD WORKING IN US IN FOUR WAYS! Isa 5:20 Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter! (KJV) John 6:63 It is the spirit that quickeneth; the flesh profiteth ...read more

Scripture: John 6:63

Get In The Game

Contributed by Michael Vaughn on Jul 26, 2007

Christianity can become a lot like a Major League Soccer game; there are thousands of people in the stands watching, and only 11 out on the field doing all the work.

Get in the Game There is something exciting about watching MLS on TV. There is something even more exciting about watching World Cup Play on TV, with thousands upon thousands of screaming and chanting fans, waving their countries flags, dressed in their countries colors, and throwing confetti ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:5

Denomination: Methodist

Abraham, A Man Challenged #8 Series

Contributed by Raymond Smith on Jan 19, 2008

Growing Faith

Abraham, a Man of challenge, Faith, Promise Growing Faith Reading: Genesis 15:12ff Abram has spent all day, in the heat and the sun, defending what God had told him to do. It would seem that the vultures had been persistent in their attempts to feast upon what God had told Abram to do, and thus ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:12-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Character Of Gentleness Series

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Mar 20, 2007

This is part of a sermon series on the fruits of the Spirit, namely the Character of a Christian: Gentleness.

(1) "A picture that will probably always be fixed in our minds from the Oklahoma City bombing is the picture of a fireman holding the body of a baby. We’ll never be able to forget it, will we? What is touching about that picture is the obvious gentleness with which that big, burly fireman is ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist

God As Creator/Owner Series

Contributed by Will Norman on Jul 3, 2006

Most people accept God as Creator without much hesitation, but we find it harder to accept Him as the Owner of our lives. Why? This sermon explores God’s relationship with us as a Creator and how that affects His ownership and it’s role in our lives.

I. Intro Series: A. Welcome B. Title/Subtitle of Series Explanation i. If you grew up in church ... (There are certain things …) ii. If not you’ve probably heard or read … 4 sp. Laws (campus mins) iii. These often become catch phrases … said but not understood. C. I don’t ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed