Sermons on Rebellion Against God:

The Day Of The Lord PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Urge the congregation to turn back to God and heed His warnings, as His judgment is coming, and this day will be a day of darkness, not light.

Good morning, Church! We're about to dive into a very heavy topic today. Now, I'm not here to frighten you, but rather to wake us all up to the reality that we're facing. C.S. Lewis once said, "We all want progress, but if you're on the wrong road, progress means doing an about-turn and walking ...read more

Scripture: Amos 5:18-20

Topics: Vengeance, God's Wrath

What Was Meant For Will Be Turned For Our Good

Contributed by Morris Mott on Sep 22, 2001

The tragedy of September 11, 2001 was intended to have a different outcome against the nation and the church. But what was intended for has been turned to our good.

“What Was Meant For Will Be Turned For Our Good” Genesis 50:19-20 Text The Living Bible relays verse 20 in a powerful fashion. “As far as I am concerned, God turned into good what you meant for , …” (Genesis 50:20a TLB) When the ist attacked the WTC and the Pentagon on September 11, 2001, (as ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:1-2, Genesis 50:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Your Enemies Shall Fall!

Contributed by Raphiel Manenge on Sep 10, 2005

A word of encouragement,faith and hope that no matter what comes against you,it will fall.The word that you are more than a conquorer in Jesus

“In righteousness shalt thou be established: thou shalt be far from oppression; for thou shalt not fear: and from terror; for it shall not come near thee. Behold, they shall surely gather together, but not by me: whosoever shall gather together against thee shall fall for thy sake.” Isaiah ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:14-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Forgive? Who Me?

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jan 31, 2005

We desire, and expect God’s forgiveness when we ask. But it is so hard to offer that forgiveness to others when they sin against us.

Forgive? Who Me? Matthew 18:21-35 I remember this story about a famous person in American history, and for the life of me, I can’t remember who it was. Anyway, this person was asked one Sunday afternoon about the worship service he attended that morning. “What did the preacher preach about?” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Methodist

Responding To God's Mercy Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on May 29, 2001

Three stages in appropriately responding to God’s mercy as it is revealed in the good news about Jesus Christ.

The last few years my wife has been trying to help me be a bit more cultured. Some of you know my wife Chris has been playing in the Claremont College Concert Orchestra for two seasons, so I’ve been attending quite a few classical concerts lately. Now for me, classical music is 1960s rock, but I’ve ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When God Laughs

Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Jun 13, 2009

JESUS, GOD THE SON, IS OFTEN REFERRED TO IN SCRIPTURE AS A MAN OF SORROW, ACQUAINTED WITH GRIEF** YET GOD SAYS IN OUR TEXT; HE WILL LAUGH AT THE CALAMITY OF THOSE WHO CHOOSE TO BE THE ENEMY OF GOD AND REBEL AGAINST HIS WORD AND HIS WILL.

WHEN GOD LAUGHS TEXT: PSALM 37: VS. 10--13 INTRODUCTION: JESUS, GOD THE SON, IS OFTEN REFERRED TO IN SCRIPTURE AS A MAN OF SORROW, ACQUAINTED WITH GRIEF** YET GOD SAYS IN OUR TEXT; HE WILL LAUGH AT THE CALAMITY OF THOSE WHO CHOOSE TO BE THE ENEMY OF GOD AND REBEL AGAINST HIS WORD AND HIS ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Providence And Protection Of God Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 18, 2021

God in His providence provided the help Paul would need, through his nephew, the centurion and the commander. God protected Paul with 470 soldiers against the 40 men who wanted to kill him. God is in control of our trials.

LET US PRAY: Grant us the faith to believe you and trust you fully, for all that you’ve revealed to us in your holy Word. May we be enlightened by your Word again and be encouraged today. Bless this time, we pray, in Jesus’ Name, AMEN. --------------- We saw last week how Paul was rescued from ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:12-35, James 1:2-4, Proverbs 21:30, Psalm 121:3-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Never Fear, God Has A Firm Grip On Christmas

Contributed by James Snyder on Dec 17, 2012

Christmas has been so secularized, even by Christians, that God’s intention has been obscured.

(Galatians 4:1-7) Some people act as though God’s reputation rested upon their shoulders. God needs their help or He will not make it through. These people exhibit a spirit of spiritual arrogance. Some church leaders in America wired C. H. Spurgeon in London to come over and deliver a series ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-7

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Psalm 2: Our Nation Vs. Our God

Contributed by Jonathan Newlon on Nov 7, 2020

Psalm 2 shows us the folly of turning against God as a nation. God continues to call us back to Him.

Jonathan Newlon Uniontown Church of Christ 4 November 2020 Psalm 2: Our Nations vs Our God Introduction The following story is taken directly from the U.S. Treasury website. The motto IN GOD WE TRUST was placed on United States coins largely because of the increased religious sentiment existing ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Jonah, Chapter Two: A Story Of Repentance” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Aug 19, 2010

In Jonah, chapter two, we read about how Jonah repented of his rebellion and was restored to a place right fellowship with God.

Last time, we looked to chapter one, where we learned about the true nature of rebellion - rebellion involves our choosing to no longer walk with God but to run away from God. We also learned that the terrible consequences of rebellion are that we experience a loss of fellowship as well as a loss ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Remember When... Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Sep 13, 2009

Third in our series on the book of Jude. In this sermon we look at Jude’s description of the false teachers who have crept into the church and how the Apostles have warned us against them

Remember When… Text: Jude 1 – 16; Revelation 2:5 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Well as you can see by our text, we are still looking at verses 1-16. We began by looking at Jude’s thesis for this letter, how he was warning Christians to “STAY ALERT” and then last time we looked at why, we looked at ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How God Views Religion Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 7, 2022

Amos 4:1-5:17 shows us how God views religion.

Introduction In The Washington Post on February 2, 2018, Bob Smietana wrote an article titled, “For Tom Brady, Football has Become Religion. No, Really.” He noted that Tom Brady, quarterback for the New England Patriots (at that time), is on a spiritual quest. Football has become Brady’s ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Reign Of The Kingdom

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Aug 6, 2006

How the Kingdom should reign in us and the responses we should make to its reign.

The Reign of the Kingdom of God. Mark.1:14-20. Mark has clearly laid the foundations for us about the gospel v1. We have seen the arrival of John the Baptist confirmed through the prophets. We see in the baptism of Jesus his inauguration and identification. In his temptations we see further ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Dynamic Kingdom Rule From Abraham To Israel Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Oct 12, 2015

The "Kingdom of God" may have been a term used in the Gospels more frequently than anywhere else in the Bible but God' has always ruled His Kingdom. This message traces God's rule from Abraham to Israel.

God’s Dynamic Kingdom Rule from Abraham to Israel Last week we saw that Adam had failed in his God-given role to rule as God had intended, but God did not abandon mankind. He renewed the same dominion mandate to Abraham in Genesis 17:4-6: “Behold, my covenant is with you, and you ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Retribution Of God And Combatting Injustice – Unveiling Retribution – Part 1 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 5, 2023

The Retribution of God comes more against the person or group or nation because of his/their actions against God, primarily because of the deeds done to His people. In this SERIES we look at the retribution of God, injustice and the Christian, dealing with injustice.

THE RETRIBUTION OF GOD AND COMBATTING INJUSTICE – UNVEILING RETRIBUTION – PART 1 We are going to take up a new series of Justice and Injustice and will cover matters such as retribution, judgement, vengeance, injustice and the Christian, and a very important area –“How to deal with Injustice”. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:10-11, Genesis 4:15, Genesis 9:5-6, Genesis 12:1-3, Genesis 14:19-20, 1 Samuel 30:8, 1 Samuel 30:16-19, 1 Kings 21:19, 1 Kings 21:21, Psalm 21:11-12, Psalm 28:3-4, 2 Kings 19:33-34, 2 Kings 19:35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational