Sermons on Proving The World Wrong:

The Test Of Whether God Is Your Father Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 5, 2021

The religious leaders were proud of their heritage as children of Abraham, but that kept them from receiving what Jesus was offering. This message looks at the test of whether God or Satan is our father as well as four danger signs that we are heading in the wrong direction.

THE TEST OF WHETHER GOD IS YOUR FATHER: The answer is found in what you do with Jesus. - John 8:42. - John 8:39b, 44. - Many focus on a generic God. - The teaching of the Kingdom is not a generic morality. - We each need to make a decision for or against Jesus. DANGER SIGNS: 1. Counting on ...read more

Scripture: John 8:37-47

Denomination: Baptist

Time To Stand Strong, And Draw Your Sword (Ephesians 6:10-20) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Oct 17, 2025

Everyone seems to know the unseen spiritual world is real, and interacts with ours. How can we be safe from harmful spirits? And how we can fight for Jesus, against Satan, in this world?

We live in an age where there is great interest in the unseen spiritual world. There are many TV shows and movies that have to do with battles between humans, and evil spirits. And my guess is that the reason we have so many, and they are so popular, is that we as a society recognize that there ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20, Romans 10:8-10

The Story Of God: Regeneration

Contributed by Matthew Morine on Feb 15, 2008

It all went wrong, only God could make it right. We all sinned, only God could restore us again. The story of regeneration is often never told. So sit down in the old chair and listen again to the story from God.

THE STORY OF GOD: CREATION-RECREATION THEME: GOD CREATED BY MAN AND CONTINUES TO RECREATE MAN. TEXT: TITUS 3:3-7 It always seemed like hours in that chair. In a small kitchen in an old farm house, the chair was always located on the right side of the table. Grandmother always sat on the ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:3-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Father's Day - "Integrity"

Contributed by T. Scott Womble on May 14, 2001

The world needs men with integrity! It needs men who are incorruptible, complete, and honest.

Father’s Day - “Integrity” INTRO In the book “The Day America Told the Truth” (1991), the authors (James Patterson & Peter Kim) relate the stunning results of a question which was asked of Americans. The question was simply this: What are you willing to do for $10 million? 2/3 of those polled ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:9, Proverbs 2:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Enemy The Devil Has Done This

Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 29, 2008

THE DEVIL IS THE CAUSE OF EVERY HEART ACHE AND PAIN THIS WORLD HAS EVER KNOWN

Our Enemy The Devil Has Done This Matthew 13:24- 30 Here in our country we have had much stormy activity over the passed few months. First it was Hurricane Katrina, and then Hurricane Rita. It seem as though the world over has seen a lot of destruction, Wildfires started ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30

Denomination: Baptist

Walk The Talk Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Dec 7, 2010

Learning how to be the church in today's world through learning from the book of Acts.

[2] Boy if there’s one thing that’s irritating its hypocrisy. [Al Gore’s house, doctor’s office with ash tray examples.] Hypocrisy is a hard thing to deal with. But you know what, all of us at one time or another find ourselves being a hypocrite. All of us at one time or ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Following John's Example Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Dec 3, 2025

We are called to shine the light of Christ to illumine the darkness of the world while living in expectation of the return of Jesus.

JOHN THE BAPTIST! IT WAS ISAIAH WHO PROPHESIED IN 40:3, “A VOICE OF ONE CALLING: “IN THE WILDERNESS PREPARE THE WAY FOR THE LORD; MAKE STRAIGHT IN THE DESERT A HIGHWAY FOR OUR GOD.” NOW, 700 YEARS LATER, JOHN IS PROCLAIMING THE MESSAGE, “REPENT, FOR THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN HAS COME NEAR…THEREFORE, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12, John 1:8, 2 Corinthians 5:20, John 1:4-5, 2 Timothy 4:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Cry That Stopped Jesus Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 22, 2025

In a world where people are often overlooked due to their conditions, limitations, or backgrounds, the account of Bartimaeus gives hope.

THE CRY THAT STOPPED JESUS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Mark 10:46-52 Supporting Texts: Luke 18:35-43, Psalm 34:17, Isaiah 35:5, Jeremiah 33:3, Hebrews 11:6 INTRODUCTION: Blind Bartimaeus is one of the most inspiring figures in the New Testament. Though blind and seemingly insignificant to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Enemy Is Among Us

Contributed by Cedric Portis on Feb 5, 2002

The antichrist has not come yet, but his spirit has been actively working in the world through false teachers.

The Enemy is Among Us John I 2:18 Little children, it is the last time: and as ye have heard that antichrist shall come, even now are there many antichrists; whereby we know that it is the last time. John I 2:19 They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Get The Most Out Of Your Leaders

Contributed by Mark Opperman on May 29, 2013

Part 1 of several dynamics that will maximize and bless the ministry of church leaders. Respect your leaders, Love them, Get along with them and with one another, Take responsibility for one another, and let mercy triumph over vengeance when someone wrong

How to Get the Most out of Your Leaders 1 Thessalonians 5:12-22 12 Now we ask you, brothers, to respect those who work hard among you, who are over you in the Lord and who admonish you. 13 Hold them in the highest regard in love because of their work. Live in peace with each other. 14 And we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Battles You Must Win

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Feb 12, 2013

Believers at times really struggle with difficult issues. We do not live in a perfect world which means we have to deal with battles which confront us continuously. But Jesus has given us assurances that we can live victoriously in a fallen world. In

Battles You Must Win Believers at times really struggle with difficult issues. We do not live in a perfect world which means we have to deal with battles which confront us continuously. But Jesus has given us assurances that we can live victoriously in a fallen world. In order to enforce our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31

Denomination: Charismatic

What Is Your Gospel

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Aug 5, 2002

This sermon is about Christians telling the world their testimony concerning Christ.

"What Is Your Gospel"- 2Timothy 2:8-15 by Rev. A. L. Torrence, Cross of Life Church During my first year at New Brunswick Theological Seminary, I took introduction to preaching with Dr. Cleo LaRue. It was my hope that this great preacher extraordinaire would help improve my preaching. Maybe he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:8-15

Denomination: Lutheran

Will You Help Build A Sanctuary?

Contributed by Richard Beeman on Feb 23, 2004

This is a sermon on tithing that is tied in with our mission to win the world to Christ.

The computer network that is being used in the Olympic Games in Salt Lake City last year used 32,000 miles of optical fiber cable with 225 computer servers. There were 1,850 fax machines, 1,210 printers and 4,500 workstations and laptops being used in order to keep up with all the facts and figures ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 25:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

What Is The Catch

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Feb 27, 2004

Calling of the Disciples, Jesus as people for trivial things to be seen in the world.

In the past few Sabbath days we have tracked Jesus movements since John the Baptist. Last week he was run out of his home town because he expected people accept him for who he was He came home and he was no longer the carpenter’s son. He was God’s son. So either he was nuts or a sinner, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Congregational

You Shall Be Changed

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Mar 5, 2004

The Baptism in the Holy Spirit is essential for effective, world-changing ministry.

March 7, 2004 Morning Worship Text: 1 Samuel 10:1-7 Subject: The Holy Spirit Title: You Shall Be Changed Revival is here! I have been waiting to say that for many years. I have looked here and there searching for evidence of revival wherever I have been. I’ve been to the mountaintop, thinking ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 10:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God