Sermons on Pagans:

Freedom And Responsibility

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Jun 30, 2010

Because our actions influence the actions of others, we must learn to balance our freedom with responsibility.

Title: Freedom and Responsibility Text: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13 Truth: Because our actions influence the actions of others, we must learn to balance our freedom with responsibility. Aim: To help them practice responsible freedom toward other Christians. INTRODUCTION Tell about man at a former church ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Elijah's Prayer

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Sep 11, 2021

This is a from a series on great prayers of the Bible.

Title: Elijah’s Prayer Script: I Ki. 18:36-46 Type: Series on Prayer Where: GNBC 9-12-21 Intro: “Two Christians die on the same day and go to heaven. When they arrive in heaven they meet Peter, who is handing out the rewards (here, of course is a theological error). One of the men is a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:20-40

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Finished With Sin.

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 21, 2019

Finished with sin - 1 Peter chapter 4 verses 1-6. - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (a). An Aggressive Attitude Toward Sin (vs 1-3) • An illustration (vs 1). • An instruction (vs 1-2) • A reminder (vs 3) (b). A Patient Attitude With The Lost (vs 4-6): • We Confuse Pagans (Vs 4-5): • We Die In Christ (Vs 6): SERMON BODY: Ill: • You have probably seen this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-6

Denomination: Brethren

Somewhere Between Quack And Quisling Series

Contributed by Joel Smith on May 25, 2015

Somewhere between quack and quisling is the remnant. Strive to be among that number.

Somewhere Between Quack and Quisling Ezra 9 and 10 Before we read Ezra 9 and 10 let's back up and get a broad overview of what happened to the Jews up to this point. I'm going to back up and then go slightly ahead because it will matter when we consider Ezra's response to God: 605 BC - ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

When Your World Is Turned Upside Down: When The Wrong People Win

Contributed by James Wallace on Dec 28, 2020

What if the wrong people end up in charge, in control of our government, your work, your school or whatever organization you are involved with? How will you respond?

We’re in an election year again. In the midst of the Pandemic, the Democratic National Convention occurred virtually this week and dominated all the major TV networks. As expected, the speakers at the Democratic Convention relentlessly attacked the incumbent president, and true to form, he ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:1-30, Ezekiel 22:30, Ephesians 6:10-19

Denomination: Bible Church

Elijah's Confrontation

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Nov 16, 2023

This is from a series on the life of Elijah.

Title: Elijah’s Prayer Script: I Ki. 18:36-46 Type: Series on Prayer Where: GNBC 9-12-21 Intro: “Two Christians die on the same day and go to heaven. When they arrive in heaven they meet Peter, who is handing out the rewards (here, of course is a theological error). One of the men is a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:36-46

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"crumbs"

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Mar 6, 2023

As we come to this table and feast on this bread and wine, I am so grateful that God is the One who made up the guest list and not one of us and you should also be grateful that I am not the one who determines who may or may not sit at the table, amen?

[This sermon was part of a Communion Service.] Welcome to the Lord’s Table. Today we ‘feast’ on … [hold up a piece of bread and a communion cup]. To the naked eye, this doesn’t seem to be much of a “feast,” does it? A typical ‘royal’ feast in Jesus’ day would start out with an appetizer to whet ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-30, Matthew 5:43-47

Denomination: United Methodist

The Bethel Journey Series

Contributed by John Mccormack on Jul 28, 2011

FOCAL POINT: LEAVING SHECHEM BEHIND

THE BETHEL JOURNEY PART 1 OF A 2 PART SERIES GENESIS 35: 1-12 FOCAL POINT: LEAVING SHECHEM BEHIND INTRODUCTION: THE CHRISTIAN WALK IS A JOURNEY. IT HAS A DISTINCT BEGINNING AND A CONCLUSIVE END. THE JOURNEY IS WORTH ENDURING AND ENDS IN YOUR FATHER’S HOUSE. FOLLOW THE JOURNEY OF JACOB AND ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 35:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Who Does This Jesus Think He Is?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 31, 2024

He was acting like a rabbi, but everyone knew His training, at His dad’s side, was in carpentry.

Friday of the Seventeenth Week in Course 2024 What Gospel do we sin-weakened, morally compromised people want to hear? It’s the Gospel of self-advancement, pleasure, total control over our lives and destiny, and unending wealth. It’s a Gospel unconcerned with other people, maybe the Gospel of Adam ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 26:1-9, Matthew 13:54-58

Denomination: Catholic

Abram Steps Out In Faith.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 6, 2022

Leaving all to follow Jesus.

ABRAM STEPS OUT IN FAITH. Genesis 12:1-4. Our story begins in Ur of the Chaldees, in what is now Southern Iraq, a predominantly pagan city of about 250,000 people, with a central temple to the moon god Sin. Here Abram’s father Terah was thought to have been a craftsman within the moon cult. At a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fish And Spit

Contributed by Andrew Chan on May 17, 2001

Response to the challenge of God’s call from an unrepentant prophet, Jonah.

Jonah 2 “Fish and Spit: The Challenge in Jonah .” Can you imagine what it is like to be inside a fish like Jonah? He said in v.5 “seaweed was wrapped around my head” This is like sushi in reverse. All rolled up in seaweed, but thankfully not dipped in wasabi and soy sauce? Hey maybe that’s a ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Emptying The Closets Series

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jul 15, 2007

Regarding sin, the Ephesians went through a significant turning point. Just like the Ephesians, it is important to break the sin cycle by changing your mind and turning around.

Emptying the closets Ephesus - Year 2 Acts 19.11-20 Sin will stifle your growth and hold you back as a Christian. It will stunt your faith. Regarding sin, the Ephesians went through a significant turning point. God did extraordinary miracles through Paul, so that even handkerchiefs and aprons ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:11-20

Denomination: Mennonite

Prayer Keys - For The Glory Of God Series

Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Jul 19, 2011

Everything we do is to be for the glory of God. Whether we eat or drink or worship or evangelize or pray or work or play, it is to be for the glory of God. For the glory of God is a pure motive for prayer. James 4:3 warns about asking with wrong motives.

For the Glory of God “So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” I Cor. 10:31 Do you ever get those e-mail quizzes that go around? Most of them are about trivial things. How well would you do on this four question trivia quiz: 1. Who was the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:31

Denomination: Baptist

Right Conduct: Conquering The Old Self Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Aug 26, 2025

Suffering for Jesus is not defeat. Suffering for Jesus is an encouragement because the suffering confirms that we are done with sin.

You can listen to all NPBC sermons at https://npbc.org.au/podcasts/media NORTH PINE BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday 24th August 2025 1 Peter 3:18-4:6 “Right Conduct: Conquering the Old Self” In a moment we are going to read 1 Peter 3:18-4:6. When Martin Luther wrote his commentary on 1 Peter he described ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's Principles Of Dealing With Opposition In Ministry Observed At Ephesu

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Mar 14, 2002

Paul’s Principles of Dealing With Opposition in Ministry Observed at Ephesus: Acts 19:8-41

Paul’s Principles of Dealing With Opposition in Ministry Observed at Ephesus: Acts 19:8-41 Illustration: (Controlling Anger) This brings to mind a story told about Tommy Bolt who was on the professional golfing tour in the 1950’s. Tommy had earned the reputation of being a man of anger. He ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:8-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational