Sermons on Perverse Nations:

Loving Your Bullies Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 27, 2009

1) The Misinterpretation, 2) The Mandate , & 3) The Motive.

In His sixth, and last, illustration contrasting the false righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees with the true righteousness of God, Jesus contrasts their kind of love with God’s. Nowhere does humanistic, self-centered system of religion differ more from God’s divine standards than in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Other

Has The Church Become Lot?

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jun 7, 2024

This message is about Sodom and Gomorrah from the standpoint of its impact on Lot's life.

Would you turn with me to First John 4? Tonight, we will look at two subjects together realizing that they are separate. The two subjects we’re going to look at are the world and the Church. We’re going to start in First John 4 and then First John 5 identifying who we are and who we are not. So, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:4-5, 1 John 2:15-17, Genesis 13:8-13, Genesis 18:16-21, Genesis 19:1-16, Deuteronomy 11:8-12, Ezekiel 16:49-50, Jeremiah 23:14, Isaiah 3:8-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

America: God Shed His Grace On Thee

Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Jul 1, 2013

This is a July 4th message about God's Grace & Mercy upon America.

INTRODUCTION Jul 4, 2013 we celebrate 237 years of Independence from British rule We came to this country, not for freedom of speech, but freedom of religion! What we wanted in our independence was the freedom to worship God without interference from the government We are very blessed to live ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:21-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Message Of God's Love Found In Hosea

Contributed by Robert Kerr on Jul 9, 2001

Love costs something, sometimes it hurts to love, Jesus taught us that, Hosea discovered it, in this passage.

THE MESSAGE OF GOD’S LOVE FOUND IN HOSEA INTRODUCTION: Hosea was a contemporary of Amos in Israel, and of Isaiah and Micah in Judah. Hosea’s message is that Israel is Jehovah’s adulterous wife, repudiated, but ultimately to be purified and restored. But Hosea learned about God’s love ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing Your Enemy Spiritual Warfare Part 2 Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Sep 10, 2005

In order to withstand the enemy, you must know who he is.

September 1, 2005 Morning Worship Text: Ephesians 6:12 Subject: Spiritual Warfare Part 2 Title: Knowing Your Enemy As I ministered the Word to you last week I began the series on Spiritual Warfare with understanding the strength we have. We are in a continual battle with an unseen enemy and if we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Obedience

Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 21, 2012

Anything short of absolute obedience to God is disobedience. Saul’s life points out the seriousness of disobedience and the nature of obedience

Obedience 1 Samuel 15:22-23 Someone has said that obedience is the practical acceptance of the authority and will of God. It includes both submitting to Him and then expressing that submission in actions, words and thoughts. Anything short of absolute obedience to God is disobedience. Saul’s life ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 15:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Genesis 29 Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Aug 6, 2009

Verse-by-verse

Two weeks ago we looked at Genesis 18 which highlights the relationship between God and Abraham. A relationship that the Scriptures describe as a friendship. That chapter was all about the righteous, the godly, and the friend of God. This week’s chapter stands in sharp contrast to the previous ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:1-38

Denomination: Baptist

Against Grumbling [revised] Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 15, 2009

Called to serve, believers cannot afford to have an attitude of complaining or grumbling but it should be one of gratitude and service!

SERMON BRIEF Date Written: January 31, 2001 Date Edited: May 21, 2003 Date Preached: January 31, 2001 May 21, 2003 Church: BBC (PM) Wed Night OZHBC (PM) Wed Night FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: Great Imperatives for the Christian Walk Title: The Imperative Regarding Grumbling Text: Phil ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

The People That Do Know Their God

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 4, 2016

The church today is filled with people who sing about God and talk about God: But the clarion call of the Spirit today is for those who Know God personally (who are living in his presence and walking in his power).

Dan 11:30-32 The People that do know Their God I believe you know by now that if you are looking for someone to tickle your ears, and pet your flesh and make excuses for living a slippy sloppy flippy floppy life This is not the place, and I'm not that person, and this ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 11:30-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

Whom Have I Cheated? Series

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Jul 2, 2013

One thing the church lacks is more people of character and integrity. Character and integrity are used synonymously, but there is a difference between the two. Character develops through individual situations, integrity finalizes codified virtues learned.

WHOM HAVE I CHEATED? THE SIGNIFICANCE OF INTEGRITY 1 SAMUEL 12:1-5 1 Samuel said to all Israel, “I have listened to everything you said to me and have set a king over you. 2 Now you have a king as your leader. As for me, I am old and gray, and my sons are here with you. I have been your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 12:1-5

Denomination: Charismatic

Give Us Barabbas

Contributed by Greg Newton on Apr 26, 2007

The crowd cried for Jesus to be crucified and put to death but requested the killer, Barabbas be released in the streets. The truth was put to death but sin and death was released to the streets.

“Give Us Barabbas” Intro: As we study God’s Word we find particular people who are mentioned briefly and we soon pass over their record without fully gleaning the full significance of their rolls nor their application for us today. We should be very careful to remember that God has chosen to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:6-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Lord Snatches Victory From The Enemy Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 8, 2012

There is cause for hope, even as the culture appears to be winning over the Church: Christ will be victorious though we will suffer for the victory.

Third Sunday of Lent 2012 Spirit of the Liturgy The Word of God today sounds a little like a conversation between a father and his child about spring break. Dad lays down the rules for his offspring’s safety: don’t pay homage to things that don’t deserve homage; don’t ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-25

Denomination: Catholic

Ecclesiastes: Wisdom For Postmoderns 3 - Is Wisdom Enough? Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 7, 2008

HOw do gain wisdom? Sometimes we find that what works in one situation backfires in another. But ecclesisastes helps us to see that the only source for wisdom is God himself.

Wisdom is one of those things we all aim for as we go through life. We try to teach it to our children from an early age. We want them to avoid the mistakes that we or others have made. So what do we do? We teach them the same way people have done it for millennia: through the use of proverbs. You ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:1-20

Denomination: Anglican

Unnatural Retrogression Of Man Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 29, 2018

The suppression of the truth which God gave to the heathen became the basis for their idolatry and as a result they worshiped and served the creature more than the Creator.

Unnatural Retrogression of Man Romans 1:24-32 Now we see the results of man’s revolution against God. In the remainder of this chapter it says three times that God gave them up. 24 Therefore God also gave them up to uncleanness, in the lusts of their hearts, to dishonor their bodies among ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:24-32

Denomination: Baptist

Shine Brightly For Christ In The New Year

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jan 6, 2022

You see faith in Christ is the beginning of a journey of growth and development. Growth and development is not automatic. Growth and development are brought about by God’s power working in us both the desire and the ability to fulfil His purpose in our lives.

Sermon: Shine Brightly for Christ In the New Year Philippians 2:12-16 “Dear friends, you always followed my instructions when I was with you. And now that I am away, it is even more important. Work hard to show the results of your salvation, obeying God with deep reverence and fear. 13 For God is ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-16, John 3:16, Amos 4:12, Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Methodist