Sermons on Pulling Down Strongholds:

Got Life?

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Feb 15, 2009

It is a kind of weather-gauge as to your communion, whether you are proud or humble. If you are going up, God is going down in your esteem. "He must increase," said John the Baptist of the Lord Jesus; "but I must decrease."

GOT LIFE? Pastor Allan H. Kircher Associate Pastor Shell Point Baptist Church NARRATIVE COPY Delivered 2/15/09 How do we really see ourselves? And what do we do to observe ourselves as others see us? Don’t we usually look in a mirror? Have you ever considered that everything we see in ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:8

Denomination: Baptist

What Jesus Said About The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Michael Wiley on Mar 10, 2009

Walk in any library; sit down at any internet browser, search the word “GHOST” and you will be inundated with information. The Holy Spirit is not a ghost at all, but a real and active personal presence in our lives. He is referred to as the third person o

“Jesus Said” What Jesus said about the Father “The Holy Spirit” Michael Wiley February 22, 2009 John 3:1-8 John 16:7-16 Matthew 10:19-20 Introduction: Walk in any library; sit down at any internet browser, search the word “GHOST” and you will be inundated with information. Ghost stories date back ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hossana In The Highest

Contributed by Riaan De Villiers on Oct 25, 2007

The day Jesus arrived in the ancient city of Jerusalem, there’ was singing, shouting, dancing, even laying down branches and garments in the street in front of the donkey Jesus rode on. Of special interest is this foreign word, "Hosanna." What does the w

Hosanna in the highest Matthew 21:9 The day Jesus arrived in the ancient city of Jerusalem, there’ was singing, shouting, dancing, even laying down branches and garments in the street in front of the donkey Jesus rode on. Of special interest is this foreign word, "Hosanna." What does the word ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Is There, But Do You Know It? Series

Contributed by Michael West on Oct 2, 2008

Ever had a bad dream that seemed real? Ezekiel had this vision that God’s glory was going to leave the Temple and leave Jerusalem and as the glory left and terrible judgments were going to come down upon the city and all of Judah.

June 8th, 2008 — River of Life Ministries — Pastor Michael West Series: His Majesty, His Name Part 9 — Jehovah Shammah part one Sermon: God Is There, But Do You Know It? Scripture: Judges 16:20 Ever had a bad dream that seemed real? Ezekiel had this vision that God’s glory was going to leave the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Glory Cloud Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 4, 2008

Pillar of cloud by day...of fire by night! God’s presence filled the tabernacle, and jetted heavenward above the mercy seat. When, where, and why the glory came down. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

The Glory Cloud Exodus 40:33-38 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/GloryCloud.html No man can see God with human eyes and live, but His presence was enveloped in this cloud which descended, and it was something the people could look to and follow. Astonishing indeed! Beneath the cloud is the Holy of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 40:33-38

Denomination: Baptist

"Be Reconciled"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 2, 2010

Jesus has provided us with a blueprint—with a new way of being fully, genuinely, and gloriously human. It’s a way that goes down deep into the roots of our personalities and produces a different kind of behavior altogether.

Ephesians 2:1-10 Matthew 5:21-26 “Be Reconciled” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor Of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN I hate it when I make a mistake. I just hate it when I do something that makes someone angry at me. It’s like a heavy load on my back. And ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: United Methodist

The Kind Of Church Jesus Had In Mind Part 1 Series

Contributed by Greg Carr on Sep 9, 2010

The church today is not operating in God’s upside down, right side up principles. Most will agree with what Jesus taught but they will not teach it or preach it in their churches. This series will give our churches some good direction in being the kind of

A lot of people in the world have a messed up idea of what the church is. Some think that the church of today is a place where people can go and meet with their friends, a kind of social club. Some view church as a place they can go so they can feel better about themselves. Some view church as a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Pentecostal

Possessing God’s Promises Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Dec 13, 2009

Just like the way God changes a person who puts their faith in Christ, so God is going to completely change this old run down, sin cursed earth. When we become God’s, the old life is over.

Purpose: To describe the glories that awaits believers. Aim: I want the listener to make everyday decisions based on the truth of Christ’s coming. INTRODUCTION: "London businessman Lindsay Clegg told the story of a warehouse property he was selling. The building had been empty for months and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Church Without Walls

Contributed by Brian Mann on Jan 29, 2011

So the people shouted when the priests blew with the trumpets: and it came to pass, when the people heard the sound of the trumpet, and the people shouted with a great shout, that the wall fell down flat, so that the people went up into the city, every ma

Sermon “Church Without Walls” Brian Mann I want to talk with you tonight about what it means to be a church without walls. And how we become a church without walls. And what is the reality of being a church with walls. The bulk of our text tonight is from Joshua chapter 6. So if ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Road To Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Feb 20, 2011

Paul is directing Philemon, Onesimus and you and me down the Road to forgivenes. We find that unforgivness impacts your physical, and mental health. God is not a fuddy dud but a compassionate father wanting only whats best for us. Forgivenes is the roa

Intro: In the past two weeks we have studied the personal yet powerful letter from Paul to Philemon. It is very interesting to note the word forgiveness is never mentioned in this little letter. However much is said about forgiveness by the apostle Paul. Don’t forget the call to put flesh on ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:8-18

Denomination: Baptist

Obedience In The Hard Times Of Lfe Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jun 16, 2009

When life gets hard… when life seems UNFAIR… when life begins to beat you down… How do you react? How do YOU serve God when LIFE gets hard all of a sudden?

Sermon Brief Date Written: June 16, 2009 Date Preached: May 03, 2009 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: Life is Hard Sermon Title: Obedience in the Hard Times of Life Sermon Text: Job 1:12-19 [NASB] 12 Then the LORD said to Satan, "Behold, all that he has ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

Seven Ducks In A Muddy Pond

Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Jan 12, 2008

PRIDE HAS BEEN THE DOWNFALL OF MANY GOOD MEN. GOD HATES PRIDE. IT CAUSES FAILURE AND DEFEAT. IT ALMOST COST NAAMAN HIS HEALING. HE REFUSED TO DIP DOWN IN THE MUDDY JORDAN. HE WANTED THINGS "HIS WAY"

SEVEN DUCKS IN A MUDDY POND 11/25/2007 TEXT: 2 KINGS 5: VS. 1--14 INTRODUCTION: PRIDE IS SOMETHING THAT GOD ABSOLUTELY HATES. PRIDE HAS BEEN THE RUIN OF MANY A PERSON. Prov 16:18 Pride goes before destruction , a haughty spirit before a fall. PRIDE ALMOST CAUSED NAAMAN TO ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

An Eager Spirit Series

Contributed by Bart Leger on Aug 19, 2007

If you were to characterize your approach toward your Christian service would you identify yourself with a racehorse eager to bolt out of the gate or the broken down nag lazily munching grass in the back forty? What will make the difference?

An Eager Spirit If you were to characterize your approach toward your Christian service would you identify yourself with a racehorse eager to bolt out of the gate or the broken down nag lazily munching grass in the back forty? Or how about a sprinter at the starting blocks ready for the starting ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

An Open Letter Of Encouragement

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jun 28, 2007

When we are down and out, when things are against us, when lifes trials come our way, and try to steal our joy...We have a choice... Because there IS a Light at the end of the tunnel. Put a Song in your Heart.

A Letter of Encouragement Psalm 42-43 There is a light at the end of the tunnel. Put a song in your heart to carry you through. When we are down and out, when things are against us, when lifes trials come our way, and try to steal our joy... We have a choice... <This is an actual letter of ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Authority Of Jesus In Our Lives. Series

Contributed by Matthew Olanrewaju on Sep 24, 2011

Jesus authority superceded all authority in heaven and earth. Unlike the chief priests and elders, who chose to challenge Jesus, we are to bow down to his authority and let His Most Excellency rule our heast, minds and souls.

THE AUTHORITY OF JESUS IN OUR LIVES - BY REVEREND MATTHEW OLANREWAJU It has been coming! It has been coming for a long time, the only surprise here is the fact that the Pharisees, Chief priests and the elders had held on for so long before running out of patience with Jesus. I mean, for a long ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:23-27

Denomination: Methodist