Sermons on Pushing And Pulling:

The Battle Of Thermopylae And The Body Of Christ Today: The Parable Of The Wheat And The Weeds Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Aug 1, 2022

As the body of Christ today, sometimes we feel like the 300 at Thermopylae don’t we? It often seems like the darkness is closing in on all sides, particularly in the west. New forms of evil on every side seem to grow and spread like locusts

“The east was on a collision course with the west in 480 BC. The world watched in awe as the largest army in history poured into Europe. Heading this colossal war machine was Xerxes, the king of Persia. His army numbered almost two million foot soldiers, eighty thousand horsemen, twenty thousand ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30

Denomination: Salvation Army

Shaking, Sifting, And Breaking

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 3, 2005

WILL WE SEE IN THE SPIRITUAL REALM THE BATTLE THAT NOW RAGES? We must prepare our hearts to expect the seasons of shaking, sifting and breaking. We must guard our hearts to thrive in these seasons. There is a major shifting and sifting of the church and t

SHAKING, SIFTING AND BREAKING? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I take a sifter, some sand and some rocks. In front of the church, I sift the sand, and we talk about the role of sifting. There comes a sifting of the nations. There comes a sifting of the church. OUR ENEMY DESIRES TO ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Shaped For Service Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 2, 2004

Paul highlighted a few facts: (1) our contribution in ministry is critical (you are saved to serve), and (2) each contribution is unique (you are shaped for a purpose).

Paul says we are ONLY SERVANTS... God is working in our world today, through you and me. • we are simply His servants. • Some plants, some waters, God brings the growth. • We may be doing different things, but we have ONE purpose - to work well • We are God’s fellow workers All of us will be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Takling Tough Prophecy

Contributed by Michael Durst on Jan 26, 2006

An in depth look into Hosea and what he has to say about us fulfilling our part of the covenant.

How many of you here this morning have ever had a speeding ticket? How many of you had to go to court for that ticket? Well, I certainly remember my one and only ticket. I was 17 years old and a senior in high school. I was taking a college class at Old Dominican each morning and so every day ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 4:1-13

Denomination: Holiness

The Love Of Things Series

Contributed by Vernon L Caruthers on Apr 1, 2006

This sermon will end our study of the Ten Commandments. The 10th Commandment commands us: "Thou Shalt Not Covet.."

Sermon #10 of The Ten Commandments: The Loving Desire of THINGS: Exodus 20:17 "Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor’s house. Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor’s wife, nor thy neighbor’s manservant, nor thy neighbor’s maidservant, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor anything that is thy neighbor’s." I Timothy ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:17

All Aboard

Contributed by Virgil Gibson on Oct 17, 2007

We need to get on board and get ready for the soon coming of the Lord.

ALL ABOARD! 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17 (KJV) “13 But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. 14 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17

Denomination: Apostolic

Pay Attention

Contributed by Kelly Benton on May 30, 2012

To stress that we must pay attention to God and our spiritual life in order to avoid Satan’s attacks.

Last week I shared briefly about how I lost two windows out of my Excursion. I really didn’t explain how it happened. It happened because of user error. I was at the ball field coaching our son’s ball team last Saturday. The first thought in many minds at this point of the story is, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8

Denomination: Other

Christ's Resurrection: He's Alive! Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 17, 2012

The Resurrection, hope and salvation

(THE POWER OF THE RESURRECTION) #1 CHRIST'S RESURRECTION: HE'S ALIVE 1 Cor 15: 1-11 (p815) April 3, 2011 INTRODUCTION: Have any of you ever played the game called "Jenga"? It's where you have all these different shaped wood rectangles that fit together into a Tower…and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Separating The Wheat From The Weeds

Contributed by Craig Condon on Apr 8, 2015

While the forces of good and evil will be sorted out some day, there is still time for change until that day comes. It is a story about grace, patience and hope. Don’t we often look back on our own mistakes and become thankful that we had time to change?

When I worked at a local lumber mill several years ago, part of my duties included grading lumber. By that I mean separating lumber according to its qualities as determined by both the National Lumber Grading Authority rules and common sense. In other words, I was separating good lumber from bad ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Anglican

"Conquering Criticism"

Contributed by Pastor Dre on Apr 21, 2014

Here is a sermon encouraging the listener on how to conquer criticism.

Conquering Criticism Nehemiah 4:3 Tonight I would like to speak a message entitled "Conquering Criticism" In reality, you and I don't like criticism. Criticism can be crippling and the fear of being criticized can be catastrophic. Criticism can prevent you and I from taking risks that lead to ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Looking At The World Through New Eyes Series

Contributed by Allan Bendert on Feb 2, 2014

Living life around stories

LOOKING AT THE WORLD WITH NEW EYES MATTHEW 5:1-16 WHEN JESUS SAW THE CROWDS, HE WENT UP THE MOUNTAIN; AND AFTER HE SAT DOWN, HIS DISCIPLES CAME TO HIM. THEN HE BEGAN TO SPEAK, AND TAUGHT THEM, SAYING: BLESSED ARE THE POOR IN SPIRIT, FOR THEIRS IS THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN. BLESSED ARE THOSE WHO ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Secret Power Of Agreement

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 29, 2022

God works by addition and multiplication Our enemy works by subtraction and division. We need to identify those that cause division in the church. God's best work is accomplished when we are in one mind and one accord.

THERE IS A SECRET POWER THAT LEADS TO SUCCESS. THE POWER IN AGREEMENT By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (This is several part lesson.) Henry Ford said: If everyone is moving forward together, then success takes care of itself. Mother Teresa said: None of us, including me, ever ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10, Mark 3:25, Matthew 5:25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Acts Of The Apostles (9 Of 39)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 14, 2022

In chapter 5, we discovered that the Lord had to purge the early church of hypocrisy.

The people learned to fear the Lord, and those who loved Him went on serving Him faithfully, filling all of Jerusalem with their doctrine. Look at Acts 5:28, We read, “Saying, Did not we straitly command you that ye should not teach in this name? and, behold, ye have filled Jerusalem with your ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer Isn't For Sissies Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jul 20, 2006

Prayer matters. Real prayer is worth whatever effort it takes to make it the source of power in our lives. In our text, John reveals the secret of effective praying. Note the three keys that can unlock prayer’s power for you.

Prayer Isn’t for Sissies! 1 John 5:14-15 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Prayer isn’t for sissies! A lot of people think otherwise, perhaps some in this room Some think it is a cop-out. They say, “praying is an attempt to find an easy way out. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:14-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Weeds In The Kingdom - Part 2

Contributed by Jason Frazier on Jul 8, 2001

Why Weeds Succeed?

TEXT: Matthew 13:24-30 “Weeds in the Kingdom” – Part 2 Why Weeds Succeed In the last message, we talked about what weeds are and why we should control them. Of course, the reason that we discuss weeds in our gardens is to understand part of the Kingdom of God. In this message, we will discuss why ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30

Denomination: Pentecostal