Sermons on Pleasure In Wickedness:

Law Imposes Burdens But Will Not Help You

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 31, 2016

To show that the world is sin-conscious but we are GOD-conscious and grace-conscious.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you saved by the law? No. I'm saved by grace. Ephesians 2:8-9 (Amplified Bible) For it is by free grace (God’s unmerited favor) that you are saved (delivered from judgment and made partakers of Christ’s salvation) through [your] faith. And this [salvation] is not of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:46

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Greatest Paradox Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 15, 2021

Jesus was a paradoxical person. How could He not be when He was both God and man? He was the most unique being that has ever been, and the result is we see Him exhibiting opposite characteristics at the same time.

Jesus was a paradoxical person. How could He not be when He was both God and man? He was the most unique being that has ever been, and the result is we see Him exhibiting opposite characteristics at the same time. He was a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief as He went through the experience ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2

How God’s Working Enables Good Works Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Jul 25, 2010

God graciously works obedience into the lives of his people.

Scripture Introduction Christians have disagreed and debated, since the earliest days of the church, God’s role versus the believer’s role in growth in godliness. Some Bible verses, considered by themselves, seem to support popular phrases like, “Let go and let God,” or “I can’t; God can.” Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Great Falling Away

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Dec 17, 2024

Today’s message is “The Great Falling Away”.

The Lexham Bible Dictionary defines apostasy as: A public denial of a previously held religious belief and a distancing from the community that holds to it. Almost always it has connotations of rebellion, betrayal, treachery or faithlessness. Greek transliteration is: a falling away or turning ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:3-51

Four Keys To Effective Living - Moses

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 5, 2004

Moses settled four basic questions of life: *Who am I? What are my choices? What is really important? What are my goals? [Rick Warren outline] Powerpoint at website.

FOUR KEYS TO EFFECTIVE LIVING Hebrews 11:23-29 Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html Why was God able to use Moses in such a significant way? Because Moses settled four basic questions of life: * Who am I? (vs. 24) * What are ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:23-29

Denomination: Baptist

Repentence - 53 Sins That Will Keep You Out Of Heaven

Contributed by Nathan Foy on Jul 26, 2006

Take a look at 53 sins that you must not willfully continue in if you become a believer

Repentance Repentance is a must for a believer. Repentance is a complete change of the way you view sin. Instead of wanting to become materially rich your focus becomes doing the will of God. Repentance of sin is absolutely necessary for salvation. Acts 2:38 – “Then Peter said to them, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why God Hates All Forms Of Idolatry

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Mar 15, 2003

A person seldom considers that his own selfishness can be an idol, as "self" is more important than God. Very few consider that anything, which is more important to a person than obeying God, may be considered an idol.

Why God Hates All Forms of Idolatry A person may not consider that an automobile, house, certain possessions, a hobby, a person, a political party, a cause, a job, a sport, an addiction, lusts, pleasures, or some other thing, can become an idol. A person may not consider that stubbornness is as ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:3-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Final Harvest Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Mar 10, 2005

The harvest at the end of the age shows us the importance of telling people about Jesus now.

March 6, 2005 Morning Worship Text: Matthew 13:36-43 Subject: The Harvest Title: Part 4 in the Harvest Series ¡V The Final Harvest As we finish up the Harvest Series I want to do so by placing a great emphasis on the work that is set before us. I¡¦ve told you that seed has been planted and there ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:36-43

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Supremacy Of Christ Is Declared In Creation

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Sep 7, 2001

This sermon demonstrates the supremacy of Christ because of the evidence of creation and the outright silliness of evolution.

The Supremacy of Christ is Declared in Creation Colossians 1:15-17 September 9, 2001 Intro: A. [The Dinner, via Kelli Ammons] Kelli Ammons sent me this story this past week… An atheist was walking through the woods, admiring all the "accidents" that evolution had created. "What majestic trees! ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-20, Colossians 1:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Downward Spiral And The Horror Of Sin Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 9, 2006

Overview of Judges tracing spiritual decline and discussing rock bottom low in horror story of Chapter 19.

Downward Spiral and the Horror of Sin Series: Lessons from Judges #2 Judges 19[1] 7-24-05 Last week in Judges 1 we saw a trend developing in the people of God. Early in that chapter, they were experiencing wonderful victories. But at about verse 19 the tone of victory subsided and defeat in ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

"Broader Than The Scope Of My Transgressions"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Mar 23, 2010

God’s grace is greater than ALL our sin

“Your lovingkindness, O LORD, extends to the heavens, Your faithfulness reaches to the skies. Your righteousness is like the mountains of God; Your judgments are like a great deep. O LORD, You preserve man and beast.” Vs 5-6 “Thy mercy Lord doth to the heavens extend, Thy faithfulness doth to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 36:1-12

Denomination: Orthodox

God Loves You

Contributed by Brian Harvison on Apr 7, 2008

Love is a very popular topic in the Scriptures. Probably one of the most twisted truths’ of the Bible being taught and talked about today is the Love of God.

God Loves You Three sons left home, started careers and prospered. Getting back together, they discussed the gifts that they were able to give their elderly mother for her 70th birthday. The first said, “I built a huge house for Mom.” The second said, “I sent her a Mercedes with a driver.” The ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

When Sin Entered In-6

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 15, 2011

6 of 7. Genesis chapter 3 precisely documented the original appearance of sin. But what is significant its entrance? 23 considerations regarding the entrance of sin. Sin entered in with ...

WHEN SIN ENTERED IN-VI—Genesis 3:1-24 Need: Why are things the way they are? Why does it seem that my life is an uphill battle? Why is my marriage so strained? Why is my spouse so difficult to live with? Why do we argue all the time? Genesis chapter 3 precisely documented the original ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Hear The Cry

Contributed by Steve Lotze on Mar 27, 2007

Four things that God wants us to hear - The Cry from Without, from Above, from Below, and from Within

Hear the Cry Gen. 4:8-9 Gen. 4:8-9 “Now Cain said to his brother Abel, ‘Let’s go out to the field.’ And while they were in the field, Cain attacked his brother Abel and killed him. Then the Lord said to Cain, ‘Where is your brother Abel?’ ‘I don’t know,’ he replied. ‘Am I my brother’s keeper?’” ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:8-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Strong Spills The Word

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 4, 2015

To show that the strong and wise in this world rejects and destroys GOD's WORDS for them.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you destroy the seed? No. I'm weak, GOD is strong in me. 2 Corinthians 12:9 (Amplified Bible) But He said to me, My grace (My favor and loving-kindness and mercy) is enough for you [sufficient against any danger and enables you to bear the trouble manfully]; for My strength and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 38:9

Denomination: Pentecostal