Sermons on Opposition From Satan:

Free From Death, Free For Life

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Mar 7, 2008

If you are free from death -- and in the man Jesus you most certainly are -- then you are also free from the fear of death and from its power and its finality.

FREE FROM DEATH, FREE FOR LIFE John 11, selected verses (NIV) 1 Now a man named Lazarus was sick. He was from Bethany, the village of Mary and her sister Martha.... 4 When he heard this, Jesus... stayed where he was two more days.... 7 Then he said to his disciples, "Let us go back to Judea." ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Three Final Statements From Jesus

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 8, 2008

Part 1 of three sermons. Jesus made three important statements while He was on the cross. A word from AlMighty God!

“Three Statements from Jesus” Text: Luke 23: 32-37 32 There were also two others, criminals, led with Him to be put to death. 33 And when they had come to the place called Calvary, there they crucified Him, and the criminals, one on the right hand and the other on the left. 34 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-37

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Tree Will Grow From My Body

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 10, 2008

A sermon on the resurrection of Jesus Christ from 1 Corinthians 15:1-19.

Sermon for 3/9/2006 1 Corinthians 15:1-19 Introduction: The Jesus seminary, a group of supposed Biblical scholars, says the following about the resurrection of Jesus: The resurrection of Jesus did not involve the resuscitation of his corpse. Belief in Jesus’ resurrection does not depend on what ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Were Do Miracles Come From?

Contributed by Scott Epperson on Mar 17, 2008

THERE ARE MANY PEOPLE AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT CLAIM THE ABILITY TO CREATE MIRACLES, MOST OFTEN IT IS DEPENDENT UPON SOMETHING OTHER THAN GOD

WERE DO MIRACLES COME FROM? MORE POPULAR TITLE: HOW TO MANUFACTURE A MIRACLE “ “ “ : 12 EASY STEPES TO MIRACLE MAKING DID WE CALL THE WRONG PREACHER? EVERY GOOD GIFT (Jas 1:17) Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Bible Healing Promises From God.

Contributed by Tony Abram on Mar 31, 2008

BIBLE HEALING PROMISES FROM GOD OUTLIN shows how the Word of God has God’s healing promises marked through out the Bible from Genius to Revelations. It weaves through the books of the Bible like a scarlet cord. It goes from Abraham praying for Melchisedec

BIBLE HEALING PROMISES FROM GOD. The Word of God has God’s healing marked through the Bible from Genius to Revelations. It weaves through the books of the Bible like a scarlet cord. It goes from Abraham praying for Melchisedec to the Healing of the Nations in Revelations. In this message I want to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:24-25

Spiritual Insights From "American Idol"

Contributed by John Mayes on Mar 11, 2006

What does "American Idol" have in common with the day of Judgment and Matthew 7:21? Both are "reality based"!

Spiritual Insights from "American Idol" The show, "American Idol" is in it’s fifth season on FOX and is watched by millions of people worldwide. Every year thousands of hopeful contestants between the ages of 16 and 29 audition for the chance to become the next "American Idol". Immediate fame ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Words From The Cross Pt. 3 Series

Contributed by Pete Pawelek on Mar 19, 2006

This is the third sermon in a series on the words Jesus spoke from the cross.

Words From the Cross Part 3 John 19:25-27 To hear this sermon and others you can go to my website www.simplysermons.com. If you would like the sermon notes for bulletin inserts please email me. Intro: So far we have heard Jesus Speak: 1. Words of Forgiveness- Father forgive them because they do ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-27

Denomination: *other

An S.o.s. From Hell

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Apr 18, 2006

77 words of distress being called out from hell, but nobody can help. LUKE 16:19-31.

There was a movie in recent months about a man who was talking on a short wave radio and ended up talking to his father who had died many years before. Now, that is what I call imagination. But, for the sake of tonight’s message, I want you to imagine something, too. I want you to imagine that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: *other

From Closed Doors To Open Minds

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 29, 2006

Contemporary Chrsitians are tempted to sit behind the secure walls of the church rather than engage the enemy of sin in the world. But, Christ Jesus calls us to leave the closed doors and open our minds to his gospel by living and sharing it with others.

Luke 24: 36 – 48 Closed Doors to Open Minds Intro: Agoraphobia – fear of open spaces – people who cannot go outside and spend their entire life closed up inside a house or apartment. I’ve often wondered how these people earn a living or get their groceries. What happens when they get sick? --- ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-48, Acts 3:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

From The Dark Of Night To The Dawn Of Light

Contributed by John Tung on Apr 10, 2007

Christ was buried in the dark of night, but his resurrection occurred in the dawn of light. Literally true. Spiritual applications to us.

FROM THE DARK OF NIGHT TO THE DAWN OF LIGHT Matthew 27:45-50; 28:1-6a I. Introduction Every church has an Easter story to tell. Here’s an Easter story from another church to share with you. “The call to worship had just been pronounced starting Easter Sunday Morning service in an East Texas ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith Lessons From The Lord Of The Rings

Contributed by Greg Hanson on Apr 15, 2007

Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings is filled with Christian imagery (intentional or not). This message looks at four spiritual themes found in the first of the trilogy.

In just 3 days, the story will be complete. Actually, the story was completed 48 years ago, but in 3 days the final part of the trilogy will be released on the big screen. I’m talking, of course, about The Lord of the Rings. J.R.R. Tolkien released his first fantasy work called The Hobbit way ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

Lessons From The Fig Tree And The Temple

Contributed by Cesar Delgado on Apr 15, 2007

In this passage of Scripture the Holy Spirit uses a cursed fig tree and the corrupt religion of the Jews to teach us very important spiritual lessons.

LESSONS FROM THE FIG TREE AND THE TEMPLE Mark 11:12-19 April 1, 2007 (Distribute handouts) Introduction The gospel writers give greater details on Jesus’ last week in Jerusalem. They record the beginning of what has traditionally been called “Passion Week.” Important events of that week were: ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Insights From Putting Up Hay Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Apr 22, 2007

God calls each follower to an effective and specific ministry; the priesthood of the believer.

Insights from Putting Up Hay Mark 6:6-12, 30 Sermon #1 from the series “Life on the Farm” Sermon Objective: God calls each follower to ministry and personal sacrifice. Series Intro: We are beginning a sermon series today from Mark’s Gospel called “Life on the Farm.” It will focus on some of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:6-12

Denomination: Nazarene

"From Power Plan To Paper Weights"

Contributed by Ronnie Knight on May 1, 2007

This sermon should compel Christians to live and maintain a healthy spiritual life. We must realize that spiritual health is a way of life not a quick fix.

Subject: Spiritual Health Scripture: Hebrews 10.19-25 Sermon: “From Power Plan to Paper Weights” Scope: This sermon should compel Christians to live and maintain a healthy spiritual life. Summary: We must realize that spiritual health is a way of life not a quick fix. Segue: Let’s look at ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Baptist

Pray From Where You Are (1) Series

Contributed by Kent Kessler on May 12, 2007

Notice what Jesus DOESN’T tell them. Jesus never tells the disciples they have to change first. He never tells them to become more than what they are and that they need to change before they can approach God. You can pray to God from right where you are.

[ME] I grew up in church where the Pastor would call on people to pray during the service or to close the service. I distinctly remember one particular gentleman in our church, when he was called upon to close in prayer, my teenage friends and I would literally moan with the expectation of an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1

Denomination: Methodist