Sermons on Possess Their Possessions:

Thanksgiving Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Nov 13, 2006

thanksGIVING is an action word! it shows what is really going on in your heart! Are you more than the sum of your appetites?

thanksGIVING! Luke 10:25-37 Did you ever see “Sesame Street”? There are only a little over 4,000 episodes broadcast thus far. Remember the muppet animal characters: Big Bird, Snuffleupagus, Oscar, the grouch, Elmo, Grover, Cookie Monster? While Big Bird was big, feathery, and comforting, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Church Of God

Alternate Life Styles Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Nov 23, 2008

Jesus presents a clear description of what it is followers are to be like internally and how they are to live outwardly in the Sermon on the Mount

Early 20th Century- medical missionary to China- Dr. Claude Barlow. There was- strange disease- no remedy for- killing many people. He treated hundreds of cases- took voluminous notes from his observations. After watching so many die- took his notes/vial w/germs from the disease- returned to US. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34

Denomination: Charismatic

The Fear Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on May 31, 2014

A sermon examing the importance of fearing the Lord.

THE FEAR OF THE LORD Proverbs 1:7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction. It doesn’t take long scanning the radio, flipping through the channels on the T.V, or scrolling through the internet before you will hear some so called “preacher” ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:7

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Oppression

Contributed by Christopher Roberts (Barrister) on Nov 12, 2012

This sermon will help Christians to gain an understanding about how oppression from the enemy can be dealt with.

Oppression v Possession It is only when a Christian finds that they are struggling in their walk with God, that they may need to consider whether or not they may have been oppressed by the enemy. If you are a person who has accepted Christ into your heart and follows God, but finds that you are ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-22

Denomination: Christian Church

Invitation To A Table For Two In The Wilderness

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Feb 19, 2013

The call to come inward to the table is often ignored because many don’t see the value of such fellowship; their aim is to be doing where as the aim of the table for two is simply “Being” in His presence.

The Christian faith is about relationship it’s not about religion or outward displays of Church life that are just mere forms of religious expression. Jesus spoke very firmly to the religious of the day, who felt they were doing the right thing in preserving religious tradition but ignoring ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:13-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Acceptable Sins

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 8, 2013

Christians usually clean up the egregious and external sins soon after they are saved. But there are some things that are often acceptable in many Christian circles that are really sins. This sermons addresses some of them.

“Acceptable” Sins Chuck Sligh April 7, 2013 TEXT: Song of Solomon 2:15 – “Take us the foxes, the little foxes, that spoil the vines: for our vines have tender grapes.” INTRODUCTION OPENING ILLUS. – A few years ago, Susan’s had a splinter in her foot. It ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 2:15

Denomination: Baptist

The Spiritual Warfare

Contributed by Dr. Nicholas M. Muteti on Jun 14, 2011

A Civil Warfare is fought against flesh and blood; the spiritual warfare is fought against spiritual powers. A civil warfare endangers the body, but the spiritual warfare endangers the Soul. A Civil warfare may have long term consequences, but a spiritual

THE SPIRITUAL WARFARE Matthew 12:22-30 Introduction Attention- In 1989 the communist system fell down in all the Eastern European countries. Romania was the only one that had to pay for its freedom with innocent bold. My friend from this Eastern European country told me that, it was a time of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:22-30

Denomination: Baptist

Learning To Relase Our Lives For The Glory Of God Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Oct 11, 2011

What we do with our money is decison of the heart and not the head. We are challenged by God's word to live by God's principles not our preferences. God's ways lead to blessing our ways lead to burderns. Which do you follow.

Intro: Last week we learned that God is lavishly generous. We know that the goal of God is to place in us the character of Christ. God’s generosity is not without purpose. Remember God is generous toward us and gives us gifts so that the body of Christ can be built up and others can ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Are You Holding Back

Contributed by Walter Troup on Apr 13, 2019

What keeps you from giving everything to God? Check out two sets of people who were following Christ and made two different decisions about their lives, causing two different outcomes.

This morning I want us to look at two sets of people: one set held nothing back from God, and God used them to change their world and ours too. The other set, not so much. Because they kept something back from God, their lives came to a quick end. Before we look into the lives and circumstances ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, Acts 4:1-20, Acts 5:1-11, 1 John 2:15-17, 1 Timothy 6:7, Matthew 10:39  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Transforms Lives Series

Contributed by Brett Crosson on Jun 17, 2019

Perhaps the greatest thing about Christianity and the kingdom of God is that Jesus changes lives. He changes us into new creatures and makes us citizens of heaven. And he can do this with any person.

Jesus transforms lives Luke 19 Jesus entered Jericho and was passing through. 2 A man was there by the name of Zacchaeus; he was a chief tax collector and was wealthy. He was a chief among tax collectors He would thus be very important to the Romans, and very much despised by the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Bond With The Gospel Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Feb 11, 2018

Being saved by grace through faith in the finished work of Christ creates an eternal bond with the Gospel. As we grow and mature in the Lord, the Gospel continually shapes our lives. The life of every believer should be directed by the Gospel.

The Bond with the Gospel Philippians 1: 27-30 For the past few weeks we have been considering the impact of the Gospel in our lives and the challenge of allowing the Gospel to be central in our lives. Clearly the Gospel brings about an immediate transformation, from the inside-out. 2 Cor.5:17 – ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

Some Unique Animal Accounts In The Bible

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Jul 11, 2018

If there’s one thing the Bible isn’t short on, it’s weird animal stories. Such tales include Noah’s Ark, Jonah and the whale, and Daniel in the lion’s den—well-known narratives that point to an incredibly creative God who uses whatever He desires to bring

Some Unique Animal accounts in the Bible If there’s one thing the Bible isn’t short on, it’s weird animal stories. Such tales include Noah’s Ark, Jonah and the whale, and Daniel in the lion’s den—well-known narratives that point to an incredibly creative God who uses whatever He desires to bring ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6, 2 Kings 2:23-24, Acts 28:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Alert To The Enemy's Schemes Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 11, 2018

5th in a series on Spiritual warfare continuing from previous message on alertness to Satan's schemes.

"Spiritually Aware, Alert, Armed and Aggressive" Pt 5 REVIEW I. Be Aware A. Aware of the God we serve B. Aware of the position we possess C. Aware of the battlefields we face 1. Fight with the WORLD -- separation 2. Fight with the FLESH – live by the direction and power of the Spirit 3. Battle ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-12

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Who's On First?

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 5, 2014

If the Christian life was a game of baseball, then who is at first base will determine how successful you will be in your Christian life. Spiritually, it is important who is on first in your life. It's a matter of priorities.

Who's on First? Matthew 6:24-34 Coach Bobby Bowden of Florida State liked to inspire his teams with parables. According to Tennessee Titans center Kevin Long, who played under Bowden, one of Bowden’s favorite stories centered on his playing days in college baseball. Bowden had never hit ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Name's Power Over Demons Series

Contributed by Troy Campbell on Mar 23, 2016

At the mention of His Name demons MUST flee!

Title: The Name of Jesus – 8 “The Name’s Power Over Demons” Text: Philippians 2:9-11 It seems as though the more I get into this message on the Name of Jesus, the more excited I become. I believe with all my heart that before we leave this place, each of us will be ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:9-11

Denomination: Pentecostal