Sermons on Oppression:

When Sensitivity Is Dulled Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 17, 2004

Where does interpersonal insensitivity come from? Ignorance, alienation from God, loss of feeling, destructive self-absorption. How can sensitivity be regained? Learn, learn Christ, let the relationship govern, be renewed.

There has been an accident. You’ve been hit hard, and you cannot lift that leg. They examine you, they flex your muscles, they look for broken bones. If the condition persists, they may stick pins into the soles of your feet. They are trying to find out whether you can feel anything. They are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Restoring Power Of God's Word

Contributed by Patrick Keel on Jul 22, 2004

God’s word has the power to bring restoration to our lives.

The Restoring Power of God’s Word Nehemiah 7:73b - 10 If there is one thing that we, in the Pentecostal movement, have been concerned with over the years, it is revival. Looking back through the years, we can see revival upon revival that has taken place. We have seen the Brownsville revival, the ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Bow Or Burn Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jul 26, 2004

This message looks at the faith that Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego had in order to stand up to the King.

They had always wondered what it would like to stare into the face of imminent death. Well actually they had never wondered what it would be like to stare into the face of imminent death, but here they were anyway. Three young men who were only doing what they thought was right and now they were ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:16-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Blessing Of Those Who Study His Word Despite The Impending Judgment Series

Contributed by David Jenkins on Aug 13, 2004

The blessing of those who study His Word despite the impending judgment

The blessing of those who study His Word despite impending Judgment of God Psalm 1:1, “Oh, the joys of those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or stand around with sinners, or join in with scoffers.” Psalm 174I have followed your commands, which have kept me from going along ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Disarming The Devil (Cultivating A Spirit Of Forgiveness)

Contributed by Timothy Lee on Aug 24, 2004

Want to disarm the devil. Cultivate a Spirit of forgiveness

Disarming the Devil (Cultivating a Spirit of forgiveness) Proverbs 4:23 Keep your heart with all diligence, For out of it spring the issues of life. [NKJV] Proverbs 4:23 Above all else, guard your heart, for it affects everything you do. [NLT] Hebrews 12:15 See to it that no one misses the grace ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:15

Denomination: Apostolic

Alcolol And The Church Series

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Aug 24, 2004

The church’s silence on the topic of alcohol.

Alcohol and the Church #2 Hot Potato the church won’t Touch Ephesians 5:18 We live in strange times. Our nation has declared war on drugs, and our president even appointed a drug Czar. However, the most widely used, and equally destructive drug alcohol is still legal. The Country has also ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Man Who Is The Issue Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 25, 2004

Th Apostle’s Creed - I Believe in Jesus Christ

By Danny Saunders A few nights ago Ali & I watched the third Matrix move, Matrix Revolutions. And at first we had no idea what was going on. We had to stop the video and talk about what had happened in the first 2 movies and where the story was up to before we could go on. Luckily we had ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

Part 2: Fasting & Prayer Series

Contributed by Brad Froese on Aug 30, 2004

Fasting is a powerful weapon in spiritual warfare: a type of Christ’s sacrifice. Through fasting, we lay down our life (needs, wants, desires) for a friends...

“The Weapons of Spiritual Warfare II: Fasting & Prayer” (Roll delicious food footage) When it comes to food, we humans can get pretty territorial, can’t we? Food is an all-consuming passion for people today, especially here in America! We love our food, don’t we? Some of us eat to stay alive, ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"I Will Come Again"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Feb 14, 2003

If we believe that He came, that He died, that He rose, that He ascended, then we must believe He will come again. He said so.

Most of what I want to say today is familiar territory to most of us. But I want to serve it to you afresh today for two reasons. The first is that there may be some, or even one here, to whom this will be new; and in that case, it is important, and more than that, my duty, to present it. ...read more

Scripture: John 14:3

Denomination: Orthodox

War And The Bible 1

Contributed by David Welch on Feb 18, 2003

Messages regarding war taught at the time of Desert Storm but applicable to the present conflict.

Chico Alliance Church WAR AND THE BIBLE INTRODUCTION Will God appear in response to our summons and intervene in what is taking place in the Middle East? There is much confused and emotional debate concerning this international crisis. There are those violently opposing violence. There are ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:11-16

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Steady Now Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Feb 25, 2003

We must have courage to keep steady.

STEADY NOW Nehemiah 6:1-19 S: Courage Th: Brave Hearts Pr: WE MUST HAVE COURAGE TO KEEP STEADY. ?: What will keep us from doing so? Inductive KW: Distractions TS: We will find in our study of Nehemiah 6:1-19 four distractions that keep us from completing our holy ambition. The _____ ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Doing Good Series

Contributed by Daniel Villa on Mar 10, 2003

Wise people know when to, whom to, and how to do good.

DOING GOOD Wise Living Series #4 Big Idea: Wise people know when to or when not to, whom to or whom not to, and how to or how not to do good. Proverbs 3:26; 11:17-31 Welcome back to our series – Wise Living Series. We’re discovering principles for wise living. We started this series by ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:17-31, Proverbs 3:26

Denomination: Church Of God

Christianity Is Exclusively Inclusive

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 22, 2003

Is it right to say that Jesus is the ONLY way? Unless you deny the Word, you better preach the truth and He is the truth and the only way!

Christianity Is Exclusively Inclusive It is often said that Christianity or at least some sects of Christianity are too exclusive or intolerant in that they do not accept any other faiths as valid and even reject other sects of Christianity. There is a lot of truth in that accusation. The ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6, Acts 20:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing Where The Land Mines Are Buried Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jan 12, 2004

If you’re going to climb a mountain like "life" you need some tools...some handles.

THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC Dr. Russell Brownworth, D.Min., Pastor January 11, 2004 1 Thessalonians 5:16-28 (NIV) We are about to begin a series of four messages on "Life Handles" taken from 1 Thessalonians 5:16 - 2 Thessalonians 3:5. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-28

Denomination: United Methodist

"Servants And Masters" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Feb 13, 2004

Whether we’re at the top of the heap, in the middle, or at the bottom, we serve one Master, to whom we will give account (#13 in The Christian Victor series)

“Slaves, be obedient to those who are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in the sincerity of your heart, as to Christ; not by way of eye service, as men-pleasers, but as slaves of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart. With good will render service, as to the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-9

Denomination: Orthodox