Sermons on Prepare The Way:

1 Lose, 1 Win, Your Turn

Contributed by Oliver Wong on Nov 26, 2013

The sermon takes a look at the cosmic struggle between evil and good - between Satan and Eve (and Adam) (Round 1), Satan and Jesus (Round 2), and finally Round 3...Satan vs. YOU... Special attention is paid on 1 John 2:15-17 concerning Satan's 3 weapons.

Think of Satan… What comes to your mind immediately? Did an image of an angry-looking red being holding a pitch fork come to your mind? Or maybe you see a plump guy with horns and a fanatical smirk on his face? Whatever it is, we have to ask ourselves: Is our mental picture of Satan fuelled ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Make The Devil Pay

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Nov 27, 2017

When a person dies, especially a young person, we celebrate the life at the person's funeral. We shouldn't be celebrating a life that has been taken far too soon. Instead, God's children should make the devil pay for taking that life.

Recently, I delivered the eulogy for my niece who was killed in a car accident in Memphis, Tennessee. Patricia, her mom asked me to do the eulogy and I said I would. So my wife flew down to Memphis that Friday and I drove down the following Monday. There was something stirring in me over that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:19-21, 2 Corinthians 10:3-5, Genesis 1:26-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon # 42 - Let Go And God Will Take Over Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jul 7, 2023

There are things we must let go of in order for God to work in and through us. Here are some great examples we can learn from, and instructions that we can follow.

It is recorded in Exodus 2:1-2, “During this time a man from the tribe of Levi married a woman of his own tribe, and she bore him a son. When she saw what a fine baby he was, she hid him for three months.” (GNB) There are three things we note in the above mentioned verses; firstly there was a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-2, Exodus 1:22, Exodus 2:3, Job 5:9, Exodus 2:6, Genesis 2:23-24, Matthew 19:4-5, Mark 7:10-13, Ruth 1:11, 1 Kings 3:26-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

The Righteous And The Wicked. Abridged.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 6, 2024

Two lifestyles, two destinies.

THE RIGHTEOUS AND THE WICKED. Psalm 1:1-6. The Book of Psalms begins with a benediction. Psalm 1 then proceeds to declare who are the righteous and who the wicked, along with their separate destinations. PSALM 1:1. The blessing is literally, “Oh the happiness!” We are put in mind, of course, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Tripping On Jesus (Luke 7:17-35) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Mar 7, 2024

In one key way, Jesus isn't the Messiah people (including John) expected. Are we ok that this piece is missing, or does it make us trip on the idea that Jesus is Messiah, and thus trip on God? A narrative/literary approach to Luke.

Today, I'm going to try to tackle a few interconnected episodes. It's kind of a lot, but this whole section teaches one main thing, and if we want to hear that one thing, we need to grab it all at once. The simplest onramp to today's verses is to begin, simply, by rereading last ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-2, Luke 7:11-35

Robbing A Blessing Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 28, 2009

Jacob finds out the hard way that sin has built-in consequences.

Deception carries some built-in consequences. One beautiful Sunday morning a deacon decided to skip church and play a round of golf. The fifth hole was the most challenging of the entire course, but nonetheless the deacon, to his delight, made a hole-in-one. An angel observing this turned to God ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:1-46

Denomination: Congregational

Joy To The World, The Lord Has Come Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 2, 2017

In the account of Christ’s advent in John 1:19-37, we see a 1) Joyful Preparation (John 1:19-28), a 2) Joyful Arrival (John 1:29-34) and a resulting 3) Joyful Response (John 1:35-37).

If you're the type of person who counts down the days until your local radio station starts playing nonstop Christmas music, you might want to brace yourself for some bad news. Apparently listening to Christmas music on loop could have some negative effects on your mental health, according to ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-37

Denomination: Other

Too Much Talk – Too Little Action

Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Jan 7, 2011

Faith, if is real is revealed by us responding to life in a new and different way

OPEN: Today we are going to be looking into what I think really is one of those life-changing passages of the Bible if you really understand what it says. Our passage today is James 2:14-26 James is a book that teaches us how faith works in real life. He's a pastor that addresses real practical, ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Doorways Of The Devil

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 6, 2009

An examination of the Bible showing ways the devil enters the life of a Christian

"Doorways of the Devil" Ephesians 6:10-18 is one of the most powerful and important passages of Scripture for the victorious Christian. That is, the Christian who is truly living in victory for the Lord Jesus Christ by winning the daily ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Binding And Loosing The Hands Of Jesus

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on May 4, 2007

There are ways that we bind the hands of Jesus from doing what He wants to do in our lives. There are also ways we can loose His hands to accomplish His plan and purpose.

May, 2007 Binding and Loosing the Hands of Jesus Mark 15:1-15 INTRODUCTION: In Mark 15:1 we read about how the enemies of Jesus bound Him in preparation for sending Him to Pilate. They bound Jesus and took Him to Pilate. The song says, “He could have called 10,000 angels,” or He could have ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-15

Denomination: Methodist

Aids To Worship Series

Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on May 17, 2013

Seven suggestions that will hopefully help us to worship the Lord in a more personal way.

AIDS TO WORSHIP Psalm 42:1 Introduction Today, we will wrap up our series THE DYNAMICS OF WORSHIP Thus far we have looked at • What Worship is • What God is like (13 Characteristics) • Why Corporate Worship is Important This morning, as we strive to give God our best in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Success Over Suffering And Power Over Our Problems

Contributed by David Thompson on Sep 24, 2005

This sermon will help belivers deal with the problems life presents, in a Godly way.

Success Over Suffering and Power ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"What Did God Really Say?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 8, 2008

We are the ones who get in the way of the making of disciples for the transformation of the world.

“What Did God Really Say?” Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7 By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org The mission of the Church is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the world. This is a huge responsibility. Precious lives ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

All For One

Contributed by Norbert Garcia on Oct 8, 2010

Jesus on the way to His ultimate sacrifice prayed for unity among His followers

The meal is finished, the lesson has been taught and the example set. Jesus now sets his eyes upon his final task. He slowly stands up from the table and moves towards the door. His remaining disciples look at his countenance and see sadness washed across his face instead of love and compassion. ...read more

Denomination: Adventist

Dealing With Full Nets

Contributed by Mike Kern on Jan 27, 2002

Are we ready for the catch God would send our way?

DEALING WITH FULL NETS by Mike Kern Matt 4:18-22; Luke 5:4-11; John 21:1-14 Intro We went out recently to catch crawdads. I took along my fishing net to make it easier. However, the first few crawdads I caught seemed to disappear before I got them back to shore and I couldn’t understand why. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:4-11, John 21:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational