Sermons on Pagan God:

The Parable Of The Unjust Judge

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 7, 2019

Is this really about the unjust judge?

The Parable of the Unjust Judge Luke 18:1-8 Parables are useful stories in that they present simple points. In the case of this parable, one can see the value of persistence. It is similar to what Jesus says in The Sermon on the Mount where He says: “Persist in asking, and you will receive. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Privileges Of God's People Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 1, 2014

When we know what have in Christ, we'll live what we love.

The Privileges of God’s People 1 Peter 2:4-12 Rev. Brian Bill November 1-2, 2014 An oxymoron is a rhetorical device in which two seemingly contradictory words are used together for effect. Here are some examples. An Actual Reenactment Excruciatingly Joyful – that’s how I felt ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-12

Denomination: Baptist

Choices That Honor God Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 20, 2001

There are so many choices in life. How can I know the choices I make will honor God? And why should I do that anyway?

December 9, 2001 1Dare any of you, having a matter against another, go to law before the unjust, and not before the saints? 2Do ye not know that the saints shall judge the world? and if the world shall be judged by you, are ye unworthy to judge the smallest matters? 3Know ye not that we shall ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-20

Denomination: United Methodist

The Worship Of The True God

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Aug 31, 2009

Christian should have the right attitudes in worshiping God.

THE WORSHIP OF THE TRUE GOD Daniel 3:1-30 INTRODUCTION Our passage this morning talks about THE WORSHIP OF THE TRUE GOD. Please open your bibles to Daniel 3:1-30. We are going to focus on 3.13-18 but let me give you a summary of the chapter so we can establish the context. ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

A Father/Son Story Series

Contributed by Douglas Dudley on Apr 25, 2005

Abraham’s faith was tested just like our faith is tested. Was there anything that he loved more than God? Is there an Isaac in our life that we love more than God?

A Father/Son Story Text: Genesis 22:1-18 Introduction. A man was telling of an incident that happened with his oldest son. The boy was only 4 ½ years old at the time. The father said, “He was upstairs when I heard him fall, and he was screaming!” The father said he ran upstairs in an ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Confidence In God's Reign

Contributed by Dan Morrison on Oct 26, 2002

As these three men face the fire will they allow God to reign or will they allow an enemy to reign?

Confidence in God’s reign Dan 3; Series: Confidence in God Questions to begin the message: 1. How many years do we know Daniel had to remain in Exile? 2. What kind of unnerving things did he face that would have a tendency to ‘SHAKE HIS CONFIDENCE’ in God? Separated from his family, physically ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

Written For Our Learning

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Jul 31, 2024

Apostle Paul mentions on occasion why the Old Testament was important to us. It was written of the ways God treated His chosen nation for our learning.

Apostle Paul mentions on occasion why the Old Testament was important to us. It was written of the ways God treated His chosen nation for our learning. It was instruction of things good versus evil. It taught Israel the difference between right and wrong. The Law of Moses was filled with individual ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-14, Numbers 25:1-9, Numbers 21:4-6, Exodus 12:23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Remolding Hand Of God

Contributed by Dr. Keion Parrish on Jun 9, 2007

Just watch and see what God does better than the master of your mind.

Sermon Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1­6, especially verse 6 The Remolding Hand of God Introduction: Have you ever heard the term dumpster diving? This describes the activity of people who are either thrifty or desperate, making the rounds of garbage cans and dumpsters to salvage items that others have ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

God Has Spoken

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Dec 26, 2007

A Christmas sermon, based on Hebrews 1:1-3

God Has Spoken Heb. 1:1-3 INTRO.: Illus.: I’ll never forget the episode of “Home Improvement” in which one the Taylor children had a part with three others in the Christmas pageant at church holding up cardboard letters that were supposed to spell “NOEL.” They got backwards and spelled “LEON.” Al ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The God Who Sees

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015

THE GOD WHO SEES

Gen. 16:1-16 THE GOD WHO SEES Hagar was so amazed that God cared she called His name “El-Ro - i” “Thou God Seest Me!” She named the well “Beerlahairoi” – “The well of the Living One that seest me.” I. THE CERTAINTY OF HIS ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-16

Denomination: Holiness

The Importance Of The Knowledge Of God

Contributed by Arsenio Segismundo on Oct 31, 2021

The knowledge of God is the most important thing in our lives. It determines the thought that we think, the words that we say, and the acts that we do.

Topic: The Importance of the Knowledge of God By Ptr Arsenio B. Segismundo Text: II Peter 1:2, “Grace and peace be yours in abundance through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.” Intro: The knowledge of God is the most important thing in our lives. It determines the thought that we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:2

Denomination: Christian Church

Slave Or Son? Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jun 22, 2014

Do we embrace the status of slaves or sons? Our relationship to God gives us the courage to take a stand for truth.

Introduction: Last time we were faced with a choice: Do we trust the Law to save us, or the Promise of God? Today we have a similar decision: Do we embrace the status of slaves or sons? Verses 1-10 On the way to the Promised Land, the Israelites grumbled and wished they had stayed in Egypt. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-20

Denomination: Congregational

Value Charity Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jul 14, 2005

Christian parents need to teach and model what it means to love as God loves.

As we conclude this series, I want us to think about how Christian homes to value charity - love. The word for love that Paul uses here is "agape," which is "God’s love." It is a love that is unconditional, a love characterized by an attitude which says, "I want the best for you." it is the word ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

2nd Commandment- Idol Worship

Contributed by Fran Van Hoven on Dec 5, 2019

Idol Worship Was Rampant Among The Nations Surrounding Israel. Most Of Those Nations Had Carved Images To Which They Bowed, Sacrificed, And Performed Various Acts Of Worship.The Israelites Were Strictly Warned To Keep Themselves Separate From The Pagan Nations .

Exodus 20:4–5 NKJV “You shall not make for yourself a carved image—any likeness of anything that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth; you shall not bow down to them nor serve them. For I, the LORD your God, am a jealous God, visiting the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:4-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Halloween: Is Evil A Red Herring?

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 19, 2021

The roots of Halloween have to do with pagan rituals but today, it’s more a night to celebrate. Not everything connected with the modern celebration is all fun and games. Any believer who is sensitive to the Holy Spirit will pull back on a number of elements associated with this celebration.

According to the National Retail Federation, Americans will spend a projected $8.8 billion dollars on the holiday called Halloween in 2019. Almost 30 million will dress up and the average person will spend over $86 to celebrate. In fact, I have a neighbor who decorates more for Halloween than any ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Baptist