Sermons on Putting Away Unlawfully:

Called To Faithfulness Series

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Oct 16, 2016

Interactive games and technology are drawing people into and alternative reality, one that cannot be trusted. They're putting blind faith into these distractions instead of finding reasons to put faith in God.

Called to Faithfulness Hebrews 11:1-6 NKJV Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. 2 For by it the elders obtained a good testimony. 3 By faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that the things which are seen were not made ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sin No More

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jun 28, 2012

Don’t use the excuse that you can’t help slipping into sin. Call on God’s power to free you from sin’s grip. Don’t run to sin but run away from it. Do not deliberately put yourself in a situation where you become vulnerable to sin. Tactic: ‘Submit to God,

Opening illustration: Play a video on ‘SIN’ and what people today perceive it to be … Introduction: Jesus’ instruction to “sin no more” was a command to end her adulterous activities and adulterous relationship. Being a member of the body of Christ does not give us excuse to continue a sinful ...read more

Scripture: John 5:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hope When I Feel Alone Series

Contributed by Perry Fowler on Dec 6, 2023

The birth announcement of Jesus was exciting and challenging all at the same time. Immediately she experienced "aloneness." Her fiancé wanted to put her away privately. Her future kids would not initially believe her story. What do we learn from Mary's "aloneness?"

This year is the 33rd anniversary of the “Home Alone” movie where a young boy named Kevin McAlister was accidently left behind and alone in his home during the holidays while his family causing young Kevin to have to set up bungling traps for “to be” burglars- “Harry and Marv.” The last 33 years ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:35-45

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas In The Rearview Mirror?

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 28, 2022

Once Christmas is over, we usually pack up our decorations, lights, ribbon, dishes, Christmas tree, etc., and carry them to the attic for storage until next year. In other words, we put Christmas away. This isn't God's will; we should live it all year round!

CHRISTMAS IN THE REARVIEW MIRROR? Matthew 2:1-12 INTRODUCTION A. ILLUSTRATION 1. It was a few days after Christmas. A family was busy cleaning up and putting away the Christmas decorations. As they took down the Christmas tree, the son asked “what are you doing?” The parents said, “We’re putting ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Divinely Organized Parade

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Apr 26, 2011

When God puts on a parade, we need to pay attention.

Passage: Matthew 21:1-11 Intro: So it’s Thanksgiving week, so what are we doing with the Triumphal Entry? 1. well, what was revealed in that unusual parade is the basis for true thanksgiving. 2. want to be really thankful this season? 3. then let’s stand alongside this parade ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Son-Maker Spirit

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on May 30, 2009

Pentecost: A sermon focusing on the double edged sword: Being led by the Spirit puts us at odds with the world. Not being led by the Spirit puts us at odds with God.

Text: [14] …Those who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God. [15] For you did not receive a spirit that makes you a slave again to fear, but you received the Spirit of sonship. And by him we cry, "Abba, Father." [16] The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:14-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Rendering Honor

Contributed by Mitch Davis on Jun 25, 2007

Honor is one of those words that we use regularly put can’t quite put our finger on it when giving an accurate definition of what it is.

Rendering Honor Theme: Honor to whom honor belongs INTRODUCTION A. “Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people.” Prov. 14:34 1. The very idea of a nation being exalted brings about the concept of honor. 2. On an individual scale, the one who does what is right is exalted, or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lessons From The Back Shelf

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jan 2, 2001

What to do when your life gets "put on hold."

Lessons From the Back Shelf (What to do when life gets put on hold) Jeremiah 32-33 December 31, 2000 Back shelf events ¡V now there¡¦s an oxymoron. The words just don¡¦t fit together. The back shelf is where you go to rot. There are no events. It¡¦s where you¡¦re put when the world ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

God's Wrath

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jun 16, 2005

God will only put up with so much for so long

GOD’S WRATH SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 24, 2000 Psalm 7:1-17 1 A psalm of David, which he sang to the LORD concerning Cush of the tribe of Benjamin. I come to you for protection, O LORD my God. Save me from my persecutors—rescue me! 2 If you don’t, they will maul me like a lion, tearing me to pieces with ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 7:1-17

Denomination: Church Of God

Catch My Drift Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 20, 2020

Fatigue can lead us into neglecting and drifting away from the LORD.

1. The great coach Vince Lombardi said, "Fatigue makes cowards out of us all." 2. Neglect can cause fatigue such as: Poor eating habits-Poor sleeping habits-Poor exercise habits 3. When we’re tired we just kind of drift along 4. Hebrews 2:1-4 Therefore we must pay much closer attention to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Epaphroditus: A Man Of Great Courage Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 6, 2014

People of courage are people who put their complete trust in Jesus.

Epaphroditus: A Man of Great Courage Text: Phil. 2:25-30 Introduction 1. Illustration: There's an old story of a rich guy who threw a party at his mansion. One of his pride and joys was his new saltwater pool in which he had the ability to let swim in various specious of ocean fish. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:25-30

Denomination: Methodist

Gospel In A Shoebox

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 30, 2020

Some Christians put on “sneakers,” “running shoes,” “flip-flops,” and “baby-shoes” – when what we ought to be putting on is combat boots! Full of anecdotes, illustrations, and good humor.

GOSPEL IN A SHOEBOX Eph. 6:15 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. The was a legalistic Bible college student who wanted to have a scriptural basis for everything he did. He wanted to be able to quote a Bible verse for everything he did. All went fine until he fell in love with a beautiful girl. 2. He ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Back The U-Haul Up To The Door Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 27, 2005

Obedience to God’s word puts the blessings of faith into action.

Back the U-Haul Upto the Door Text: Gen. 12:1-4 Introduction 1. Read Gen. 12:1-4 2. During an especially trying time in the work of the China Inland Mission, Hudson Taylor wrote to his wife, "We have twenty-five cents--and all the promises of God! 3. Over the next several weeks we are going ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

Paul’s Argument For A Pre-Tribulation Rapture Of The Church

Contributed by Jack Woodard on Jun 5, 2015

Paul makes the argument for a Pre-Tribulation Rapture by showing us the three events that must first take place. Paul shows us that the Rapture is one of those events.

TITLE:THE NEXT THREE GREAT EVENTS THE LORD HAS PROPHESIED MUST COME TO PASS BEFORE THE TRIBULATION PERIOD BEGINS [PAUL’S ARGUMENT FOR THE PRE-TRIBULATION RAPTURE OF THE CHURCH] TEXT: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-8 1 Now we beseech you, brethren, by the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and by our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Twittering Ourselves To Death Series

Contributed by Joel Smith on Jul 8, 2009

Put on the new self by getting your mind right with God.

An article appearing in the August 11, 2007 edition of World Magazine entitled, “Sex and the evangelical teen” suggests evangelical teenagers on the whole may be more sexually immoral than non-Christians. “Christian parents and churches need to face up to a problem long hidden in the dark: ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Denomination: Baptist