Sermons on Pagans:

Attempts To Bury The Truth

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jan 21, 2010

The history of our world has demonstrated that earthly kings tend to be very vulnerable people who sit upon uneasy thrones that are subject to topple in the most unexpected ways.

Attempts to Bury the Truth Matthew 2:6- 18 NIV This past week in Canada we have seen our National Government decide to prorogue parliament. That's like the U.S. Senate closing shop for a 3 month unscheduled break. Many people are upset about this decision and see it as a blatant disregard to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:6-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Pigs And Dogs Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 26, 2010

The correlation between evil and a bent to destroy is demonstrated in the sinister nature of false teachers within the church.

Pigs and Dogs (2 Peter 2:17-22) 1. Our daughter Hannah loved animals. At the age of 12 or so, she began helping out Polly at her exotic animal farm. 2. We had some strange pets because of this: a Pantagonian cavvy, also known as a Marah. Luke had a small possum that never even got as large as a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:17-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Survey At Caesarea Philippi

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 20, 2017

Let's review our attitudes toward authority, particularly in the Church.

21st Sunday in Course 2017: Ordinary Form Homily Is authority a divine gift? The story we read from Isaiah suggests that Shebna, the corrupt official whose name we learn in an earlier verse, was given his office by God, and cast out of that office by God. Then God raised up Eliakim ben Hilkiah to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:16-20

Denomination: Catholic

Christian Challenge Sermon Vii: A Lifestyle Consistent With Holiness Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jul 15, 2020

In times like these, when so many avoid the path of righteousness, mature Christians accept the challenge of living for Jesus a life that is true by avoiding unholy ways and by adopting lifestyles consistent with holiness.

ON BEING IDENTIFIED AS A HOLY PERSON Based on I Peter 2:1-12 We already know that God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-12

Get Your Armour On

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Mar 20, 2020

The word of God has a lot to say about how we can defend ourselves against the attacks of the enemy. It’s my goal today as your pastor, to equip you with information that can protect you against the spiritual onslaught of the enemy and prepare you for spiritual war.

Ephesians 6:10-18 Our country and our communities are living through a very difficult time right now. It’s time for the church to be the church. It’s time for us to get our arms around our community, show them God’s love, and offer them hope. Today we will talk about getting our armor on. The ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18, Ephesians 6:10-13, Ephesians 6:14-17, Ephesians 6:18, John 8:31-32, Ephesians 4:22-24, 2 Chronicles 7:14-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

1 Timothy 6 (Nasb)

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Jan 14, 2021

Instructions to Those Who Minister

1 All who are under the yoke as slaves are to regard their own masters as worthy of all honor so that the name of God and our doctrine will not be spoken against. 2 Those who have believers as their masters must not be disrespectful to them because they are brethren, but must serve them all the ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Why Give Thanks? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 27, 2021

How often do we proclaim God who is King eternal, invisible, and Only God?

We continue to worship our Lord by growing our faith in Him by hearing His Word. The Letters to Timothy were written by the Apostle Paul called by God to give instructions. Timothy was called to lead and teach the Gospel of Jesus Christ to Ephesians living in a pagan society. The Ephesians ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Superstition Or Faith? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 31, 2020

Biblical Christianity is superior to magic and superstition. Yet we need to rout our superstition in our own lives, too. Biblical faith has no room for superstition.

Superstition or Faith? (Acts 19:11-20) 1. I think it is bad luck to believe in superstition. That’s a joke. “The number 13, black cats, breaking mirrors, or walking under ladders, may all be things you actively avoid – if you’re anything like the 25% of people in the US who consider themselves ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:11-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Truth, Feasts & A Guardian (Exodus 23)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 29, 2024

Should Israel tell the truth? Should they observe three annual festival seasons? Would God guard them? Let's look at Exodus 23.

Should Israel always speak the truth? Should they keep three annual feast seasons? Would God send a guardian angel? Let’s look at Exodus 23. Should Israel be involved in spreading false reports, vigilante mobs, or show special favors in judgment merely because they feel sorry for a poor man? Thou ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Was Prayer For The People Really Needed?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 13, 2024

What is penance? What is repentance? What is confession? Can we pay for our sins?

What is penance? Penance is an act of self-abasement, mortification or devotion performed to show sorrow. What is repentance? Repentance is to turn from sin and dedicate oneself, to feel regret or contrition. What is confession? Confession is a disclosure of one’s sins in sacrament of ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 9:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Great Wisdom (1 Kings 3)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 15, 2025

Where can we get great wisdom? Let's begin in 1 Kings 3.

Did Solomon in some ways start his reign right, with humility, requesting wisdom from God? How can we find wisdom? Let’s look at 1 Kings 3. Did Solomon foolishly marry a princess from Egypt? Was this the start of his marrying many pagan wives who eventually turned his heart away from the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

That's What You Get

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Jul 5, 2025

It is easy to become Jealous over those we think are getting in easy to God's Grace when we labor to follow God's Law. Jesus parables in Luke 15 help us to see things right.

Good Morning. Last week, we focused on approaching God. There are many who see picking a religion like picking a flavor of ice cream at Baskin Robbins. The point of the lessons was outward focused, to searchers, to help them understand the difference in how we approach God if there is only one God ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Anglican

The Priority Of Worship

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on Mar 16, 2004

We begin looking at the priority of worship when it comes to an Audience of One.

“The Priority of Worship” Genesis 22:5; Matthew 2:2 Genesis 22:5 hebrew - (shachah) prostrate, depress Matthew 2:2 greek - (pros-ku-ne-o) prostrate; adore; reverence; homage A. The DEFINITION of Worship. 1 Chronicles 16:29; Psalm 108:3-5; 95:1-2; 100:4 Worship: Whatever holds your mind’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:5, Matthew 2:2

Denomination: Baptist

Mindset

Contributed by John Mccormack on Sep 27, 2014

MINDSET IS CRITICAL FOR RESTORATION.

MINDSET OBSERVATION: NEHEMIAH WAS A HIGH OFFICIAL UNDER THE RULE OF KING ARTAXERXES 1 IN THE CAPITAL CITY OF SUSA, NOW MODERN IRAN. THIS KING ALLOWED HIM TO RETURN TO HIS HOMELAND AND REPAIR THE BROKEN DOWN WALLS SURROUNDING JERUSALEM. HE ENCOUNTERED OPPOSITION BY PAGAN TRIBES IN HIS ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:6

Denomination: Baptist

Reformation

Contributed by John Mccormack on Oct 9, 2014

THIS STUDY ADDRESSES SPIRITUAL REFORMATION BY EZRA, A PRIEST.

REFORMATION OBSERVATION: NEHEMIAH WAS A JEWISH CUPBEARER TO A PERSIAN KING, ARTAXZERXES. THIS KING PERMITTED NEHEMIAH TO RETURN TO JERUSALEM TO DO RESTORATION ON THE TEMPLE AND THE WALLS AROUND JERUSALEM. EZRA WAS A JEWISH PRIEST WHO HAD RETURNED FOURTEEN YEARS EARLIER. EZRA EFFECTIVELY ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 10:28

Denomination: Baptist