Sermons on Presumption:

Irreversible Decisions Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 12, 2010

Many decisions are truly crossroads: you cannot reverse them or their consequences, try as you might. Therefore, we need to take decision making seriously.

Irreversible Decisions (Numbers 14:26-45) 1. The most important thing about you is your God and your relationship to him. This is more important than: education, health, vocation, family, intelligence, talent, riches… 2. Near the top of the list, perhaps second, is who you are. The sum ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:26-45

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Weaving A Woeful Web

Contributed by Craig Benner on May 13, 2011

Did you hear about the man who created a trap and then became the prey of his own invention. Herod is a prime example of that man. Unfortunately, there are many others in this world who are doing the very same thing.

The Weaving of a Woeful Web Mark 6:14-29 (Matt. 14:1-9) Jesus was going around working miracles and wonders. Everyone was taking notice. Many were speaking up and expressing their opinion of who they believed that He was. Some believed Him to be a prophet, others said that He was Elijah. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Abraham, The Christian’s Precursor Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 20, 2018

In many ways, Abraham is a prototype of you, the follower of Jesus Christ.

Abraham, the Christian’s Precursor Hebrews 11:8-19 1. One Greek man and a Turkish man were friends. Both went to a famous Chocolate store in Greece. When everyone in the shop was busy, the Turk stole 3 chocolates from the store. After coming out the Turk said, “Haw! I stole three chocolates and no ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lesson 28. The Exposure Of Arrogance (James 4:16-17) Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 3, 2021

This section is somewhat related to the following one (5:1-6) but not to the preceding. Such an abrupt change in subject was characteristic of giving advice (counsel).

Text: James 4:16-17 (NIV) 16. As it is, you boast in your arrogant schemes. All such boasting is evil. 17. If anyone, then, knows the good they ought to do and doesn’t do it, it is sin for them. INTRODUCTION This section is somewhat related to the following one (5:1-6) but not to the ...read more

Scripture: James 4:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Is My Banner Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on May 19, 2022

Is the Lord your banner? Is he the rallying point in your life? We are victorious only to the extent God is our banner. There will be no victory in our own strength. Nothing is too great that cannot be overcome when God is our banner.

Have you ever stopped to think about, what is a flag? It is more than a cloth design hanging on a pole. A flag means more than that for many people. It can represent national pride and patriotism. As we study the character of God we study the name of God Jehovah-Nissi. The Lord is my banner, or ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

How To Face Your Future

Contributed by Adrian Rogers on Apr 26, 2011

A classic sermon by Dr. Adrian Rogers on facing the future with hope, confidence, and the assurance of heaven.

I’m going to speak to you today on this subject: how to face your future. Now Americans are obsessed with the future. We want to know what’s in store for us. So if you read the newspapers today, or listen to the radio, there will be plenty of prophets, and pundits, and prognosticators ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Pursuit Of Kings

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

A. INTRODUCTION 1.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Our study last week took us through Judges 6, where we first encountered that reluctant hero, Gideon. Three chapters of this great book are devoted to Gideon -- who also came to be known as J __ __ __ __ - B __ __ __ ( "Let Baal Contend," or "Baal-Fighter" ) -- so we are able to ...read more

I’m Qualified Series

Contributed by Henry Lee Clay on Nov 29, 2007

Regardless of what you have been through and in spite of how many times that you may have failed in your past, God can qualify you through the Lord Jesus Christ and use for His own glory.

Luke 22:31-34 & Acts 2:14 A I’m Qualified One of the great quotes of the Bible is found in the Book of Isaiah where the God of Glory reveals through the prophet to us, “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways saith the LORD.”(Isaiah 55:8) The whole point and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14

Denomination: Baptist

Test 6: Pride Test, Part 3 Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Jan 5, 2008

This is the final part of James’ sixth test of faith—the pride test. This third part of the pride test deals with our pocketbooks--greedy pride.

1. The first example of greedy pride is hoarding treasures 2. The second example of greedy pride is defrauding measures 3. The third example of greedy pride is indulging pleasures A story is told about a rich man who was in the hospital on his deathbed. The doctors had only given him a short time ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Beginning Of… Judgment Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 21, 2010

God’s judgment by flood calls all to humble repentance and humble dependence.

Scripture Introduction Many web sites explain, “All I Really Need to Know, I Learned from Noah’s Ark.” They contain wisdom like: Plan ahead – it was not raining when Noah started. 1. Stay fit – when you are 600 years old someone might ask you to do something ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Born In Dark Times Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 31, 2012

The birth of Moses. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: • A simple home (1-2) • A clever plan (2b-4) • A surprising rescue (5-10) SERMON BODY: Ill: • Top 10 funny baby video clips on YouTube. • (http://youtu.be/ZWHpcKXt-qQ) Transition: • There is something magical about a baby crying or smiling or just being a baby; • It ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-10

Denomination: Brethren

Forget Something Sport?

Contributed by John Perry on Jan 1, 2011

With everything that demands our attention, everything we have to remember to do & be as Christians be careful not to forget the one esstential thing of the Christian life - Jesus!

Bunbury Wed pm 4/08/10 “Forget something sport?” Intro: *** A young naval officer was undergoing his first sea training on board a naval ship. His responsibility was to safely steer the ship away from the wharf & set it on course for a voyage out to sea. He carefully went through all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:40-50

Denomination: Pentecostal

Truth And Pressure

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jul 1, 2002

What does it mean to be a hearer AND doer of the Word?

Last week we saw at some length that the main difference between a trial and a temptation was the source. Trials come from the Lord, and the purpose is to strengthen, to make sure our faith. To endure these trials ensures the crown of life (see v.12). On the other side, the temptations we ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17-22

Denomination: United Methodist

The Gospel According To Matthew

Contributed by Barnabas Park on Mar 24, 2007

In light of Jesus’s judgement on those who claimed to have been rightoues and Jesus Mission statement for His life, Matthew gives us conclusion that no matter how hard you may try, you can’t be righteous. The only way you can be saved is through Jesus who

Matthew 7:21-23 "Not everyone who says to me, ’Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. 22Many will say to me on that day, ’Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and in your name drive out demons and perform many miracles?’ ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Sin Of Self-Sufficiency

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jul 9, 2008

When we speak against another brother we are actually showing hate toward the law of love!

The Sin of Self-Sufficiency Text: James 4:11-17 Do not speak evil of one another, brethren. He, who speaks evil of a brother and judges his brother, speaks evil of the law and judges the law. But if you judge the law, you are not a doer of the law but a judge. 12 There ...read more

Scripture: James 4:11-17

Denomination: Pentecostal