Sermons on Pursue Your Enemy:

Is That An Idol In Your Pocket?

Contributed by Gordan Runyan on Aug 20, 2002

The danger of excessive riches, in luring us away from our God (with a little help from Balaam).

Proverbs 30:7-9 [Note to preachers: This message, though gleaned from Proverbs 30, depends a lot on the spiritual lessons learned from the Balaam incident in Numbers.] Tell the story of Balaam (BAY-lum) - Asked by pagan king Balak to curse Israel - Wouldn’t do it. Then was offered money. Changed ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:7-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Postponing Your Procrastination Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 22, 2002

This series that deals with overcoming crippling sins is based on David Jeremiah’s book "Slaying the Giants In Your Life" 5of6

Slaying The Giants In Your Life Series "Postponing Your Procrastination" 5 of 6 May 26, 2002 FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: He’s rich and smart, but Bill Gates isn’t very wise. In an interview with Time magazine, Gates said, "Just in ...read more

Scripture: John 9:4

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is Your Hope?

Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 28, 2002

Funeral sermon delivered to my family and their friends upon the death of my sister.

We come here today not to celebrate death but to celebrate life. Judy?s life here on earth is over but her life in heaven with her beloved Savior Jesus Christ has just began. We sorrow because we shall miss her - but we rejoice in the memories we have of her and we praise God that her life of no ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 39:4-7, Psalm 119:19

Denomination: Baptist

"Drop Your Anchors"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 30, 2002

Only in God are we safe and secure.

Psalm 46:1-11 Matthew 7:21-29 “Drop Your Anchors” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA We speak naively about the the earth being a terra firma--which means that it is solid ground. But it isn’t. Geologists have discovered that the continents ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-29, Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Restoring Your Household Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jun 3, 2002

Biblical insights on family restoration.

Notice the word "restored" in the following Bible passage: 2 Kings 8 1 - Then Elisha spoke to the woman whose son he had RESTORED to life, saying, "Arise and go, you and your household, and sojourn wherever you can sojourn; for the LORD has called for a famine, and furthermore, it will come upon ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 8:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Renewing Your Strength

Contributed by James May on Jun 5, 2002

The renewing of our strength requires that we wait upon the Lord even in the midst of great trials. Our faith and trust must be tested to gain strength.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:27-31, Isaiah 40:31, Isaiah 40:28-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Finding Your Place Series

Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jun 6, 2002

Part of a series on the keys to joyful service in the church

Service with a Smile: Finding Your Place Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27 [Show Antz video, pre-title segment] There is within each of us, a longing to be useful, to be needed, to contribute to the lives of others in a meaningful way, a desire to know that we’ve made a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Enlarge Your Borders Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 13, 2002

Using the prayer of Jabez we can seek to enlarge our borders to perform ministry.

First Baptist Church 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 Enlarge My Territory (#2) June 2, 2002 It’s becoming more and more normal to hear a professional athlete talk about their faith after a big win. In fact, some athletes talk about praying before their games. The typical prayer includes a petition to God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is Your Mother Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jun 18, 2002

As children of promise, we are to live free.

WHO IS YOUR MOTHER? Galatians 4:21-5:1 S: Freedom Th: Grace-Full Living Pr: AS CHILDREN OF PROMISE, WE ARE BORN TO LIVE FREE. TS: We will find in our study of Galatians 4:21-5:1 the significance of being “children of promise.” Inductive I. Background (History) II. Interpretation ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Facing Your Failure Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jun 20, 2002

This series deals with overcoming crippling sins is based on David Jeremiah’s book "Slaying the Giants In Your Life." 6of6

Slaying The Giants In Your Life Series "Facing Your Failure" 6 of 6 June 2, 2002 FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: Stephen Pile chronicled some of the biggest failures in modern history. The Incomplete Book of Failures *Thomas ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

What's Your Focus

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 30, 2002

The storms of life distract us from focusing on God – learn what Jesus focused on in times of trouble.

Most of the time in our lives we focus on what to do if things go wrong. We come up with contingency plans in case we are late for a flight. We sometimes even have redundant systems in place in case of failure. In fact, on the space shuttle, most of its systems are backed up by quadruple ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-36

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Who's Your Father?

Contributed by Edward Frey on Jul 1, 2002

On Father’s Day it is important to honor the greatest dad -- Our heavenly Father. Any earthly dad who reflects his heavenly Father’s love in Jesus is tops!

Happy Father’s Day, dads! Did you all get pounced on in bed this morning? My boys each made me a card (that was very special). I’m going to go home after church and, of course, call my dad. Most of you know my father. Well, this is my favorite picture of my dad. We keep it in a curio cabinet in ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Lutheran

"Holy Is Your Name" Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 6, 2002

What are we doing to "hallow" God’s Name?

"Holy is Your Name" Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts I conduct worship at several nursing homes in the North Shore on a rotating basis. I often wonder how much is being grasped, if those present even know we’re having a worship service…until I lead the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 99:1-9, Luke 11:1-4

Denomination: Congregational

Unmasking Your Master Series

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 10, 2001

When we embrace this Scripture we will say, "I will live a life of undivided loyalty to Jesus Christ."

July 22, 2001 The Treasure Chest – Part 4 INTRODUCTION Life is full of conflicting requirements…. A high school girl wants to be accepted by her chosen peer group. But their requirements for total acceptance involve wearing certain kinds of clothes, such as tops that expose a bare midriff. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is Your Worth?

Contributed by Stephen Schwartz on Dec 13, 2001

How much are you worth to God?

What is Your Worth? If you were sold on an auction block, such as were slaves in early America, what would you bring on the open market? What would you be worth to others? What would society think you were worth? What do you think you are worth? One of the great turmoils in professional sports ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17

Denomination: Methodist