Sermons on Perseverance:

"The God Of This Age." Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on May 13, 2005

Who is the ’god’ of this age? Who is it that blinds unbelievers, here. Who rules, then? What are the Devil’s weapons, and what are our weapons?

"The god of this age". 2 Cor 4:4 (v1-6) WBC 15/5/5am It’s Halloween in New York. A man bound for a fancy dress party is waiting for a bus, dressed as the devil. It starts to rain, and so he takes shelter in a nearby porch. Coming from the door behind him he hears the sound of the singing of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:4

Denomination: Baptist

Rejoice In The Sufferings Of Christ

Contributed by William Mouser on May 17, 2005

Days before His crucifixion, Jesus exposed the hostility of the unbelieving world to Himself, and (by implication) to all those who are loyal to His mission.

Fifth Sunday in Lent Deuteronomy 18:15-22, 1 Peter 4:12-19, Luke 20:9-18 Rejoice in the Sufferings of Christ Jesus’ encounters with the Pharisees were always occasions for high drama. I can’t think of one of them, with the single exception of Jesus’ conversation with Nicodemus, where Jesus and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:9-18

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

One Nation "Under" God

Contributed by Robert Garrett on May 29, 2005

This sermon call God’s people to a call of Reputation. The leaderrs must have a reputaiton of accountability and the pepole hasa reputation of responsiblity.

“ONE NATION UNDER GOD” Proverbs 14:34- I Timothy 2:1-2 INTRO. Throughout our lives we find ourselves many times being placed under certain precarious positions and circumstances but most importantly we find ourselves under certain people that brings us discomfort, displeasure and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Domino Effect

Contributed by Nate Barbour on Feb 2, 2004

Fellowship is an important purpose of the church. Learn about true fellowship that’s found in the power of connection!

The Domino Effect How You Can Make A Difference Through Connections 11/19/03 I. Introduction On Monday, August 18th, 2003, a 24-year-old woman from China tipped over 303,621 dominos, breaking a long-standing record for the world’s longest solo domino topple. Beijing-born Ma Lihua broke a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

America's Greatest Threat

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Feb 9, 2004

No nation outside of Israel has ever been so blessed by God. But our liberties, our way of life and the very future of our nation are confronted by a number of threats today. What is America’s greatest threat?

AMERICA’S GREATEST THREAT ISAIAH 1:1-4, 18-20 INTRODUCTION: We are blessed to live in America and to be able to enjoy its freedoms and blessings. In 1857, James Buchanan in his inaugural address said, "No nation in the tide of time has ever been blessed with so rich and noble an inheritance as we ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:18-20, Isaiah 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Strive For Love

Contributed by Chad Fessenden on Mar 9, 2004

We can accomplish great things for God, but none greater than the act of love!

Acts 20 23I only know that in every city the Holy Spirit warns me that prison and hardships are facing me. 24However, I consider my life worth nothing to me, if only I may finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me--the task of testifying to the gospel of God’s grace. You ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:23-24, 1 Corinthians 13:1-8

Denomination: Holiness

Faith Without Obedience Is Dead

Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Mar 14, 2004

To help better understand the importance of faith and obedience

PP2005 FAITH WITHOUT OBEDIENCE IS DEAD Hebrews 11:8-10; Text verse Vs. 8; 1 Samuel 15:22. INTRODUCTION: Turn first to Genesis 12:1, and we will read verses 1-4 in this chapter of God’s Word in conjunction with what we have already read. The world would have never heard about Abraham had he ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

A Closer Look At Integrity Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 15, 2004

We live in a world which lack integrity. In this world it is so important for the church to display integrity, but what is integrity? and ho can I display it in my own life?

“A Closer Look: Integrity” Introduction: We live in a world which lacks character and integrity and in a world like this the church does not stand out as a group of people who have integrity. As you look across the world you can see that it is integrity starved. From the White House to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Has Given Us The Power To Contain And Control Evil.

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Nov 22, 2001

Year A. 1st Sunday of Advent, December 2, 2001 Matthew 24: 36-44

Year A. 1st Sunday of Advent, December 2, 2001 Matthew 24: 36-44 Heavenly Father thank you for giving us the power to contain and control evil through your Son, our Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen. Title: Jesus has given us the power to contain and control evil. In this second part of Jesus’ ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Lutheran

Manna From Heaven Series

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 18, 2000

The story of the Manna in the wilderness experience of Israel recounts their Pilgrimage to Canaan, the Provision received and God’s Purpose.

MANNA FROM HEAVEN I’m sure you’ve noticed that many of the Old Testament stories have their counterpart or sequel in the New Testament. This isn’t surprising because the Old Testament is supremely a revelation of the Lord Jesus Christ. It consistently bears witness to him. “These are the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

Holy To The Lord Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000

The future is assured for Chrsitians because JEsus will return to rule over all the nations

For those Anglicans among us who have been wondering when we’ll get around to mentioning that we’re currently in the season of Advent, today’s the day. Because today we come to the end of Zechariah, to Zechariah’s description of the last day, the day of the Lord’s return. Here we find a picture of ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 14:1-21

Denomination: Anglican

The Problem Of Becoming Mature In Many Aspects

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Cultural, personal, or circumstantial obstacles are bound to stand in the way of anyone who wants to become mature in Christ.

Cultural, personal, or circumstantial obstacles are bound to stand in the way of anyone who wants to become mature in Christ. Yet, without maturity we cannot become all that God wants us to be. Neither can we know all that the Lord wants us to understand. Furthermore, we cannot do all that our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Called

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

A. INTRODUCTION 1.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Today we conclude our three-part study of Romans 8. We began two weeks ago with Paul's thundering proclamation: There is, therefore, n __ c __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ to those who are I __ Christ Jesus... ( Romans 8:1 ). This brief passage, we said, is the very essence ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-38

From Frustration To Faith Series

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 18, 2000

Habakkuk was perplexed why god seemed inactive when both church and state of Israel was corrupt but was assured that God was working his purposes out.

Do you sometimes get frustrated? If so, you’re not alone. The prophet Habakkuk did! The golden days for Israel when King David and King Solomon ruled a united and prosperous nation were long gone. The nation had split in two and was held in scorn by its powerful neighbours. But what was ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

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Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. Remember Jesus Christ's ability to endure hardships, criticisms and misunderstandings.

1. Remember Jesus Christ's ability to endure hardships, criticisms and misunderstandings. The Pharisees accused Jesus of being Beelezebub - the son of the devil. Blessed are the persecuted because of  righteousness for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when  people insult you, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational