Sermons on Rebellion:

Genesis 11 - Part 3 - Exactly What Is It You Are Trying To Build? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Feb 13, 2010

Today the Burj Khalifa skyscraper is the tallest building in the world in downtown Dubai. The tower of Babel was going to be a new urban masterpiece. This would make Babylon a focal point in the ancient world. What are you building?

Genesis 11 - Part 3 - EXACTLY WHAT IS IT YOU ARE TRYING TO BUILD? Before I came to Sydney I was teaching at a Discipleship Training School in the Whitsundays for YWAM. At the beginning of each lesson two people would pray for me. I loved this. Because they came from all sorts of nations, when they ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Many People Do Actually Try To Run Away From God? Series

Contributed by Alexander Shaw on Oct 11, 2015

Beware when you might consider it right to move in another direction!

How Far Will Some People Go at Times to Run Away From God? We come to Jonah Chapter 1 and verse 3, where, having been called by God, and having been given a very real work to do, Jonah arose, and he begins to run away from God – disobedient and reluctant. He should have gone east – ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-4

Denomination: Apostolic

Brotherhood

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Sep 8, 2023

The brother of the prodigal son, the good brother, is jealous.

“It’s not fair!” Avner kicked the kicked the fencepost where the calf now sizzling on the spit had been tethered not an hour before. “It’s just not fair. That brat has been spoiled rotten ever since he was born. I used to think some demon must have switched babies in the crib, how Abba and Eema ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Judas Maccabees Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 25, 2022

Judas Maccabeus (died 160 BC) was the leader of a Jewish revolt against the repressive policies of Antiochus IV Epiphanes, the King of Syria.

Revolt against the Seleucid Empire. Born: 190 BC, Modi'in-Maccabim-Re'ut, Israel Died: 160 BC, Judea Parents: Mattathias Dynasty: Hasmonean Successor: Jonathan Apphus Books: Playing Dreidel with Judah Maccabee Siblings: Simon Thassi, Jonathan Apphus, Eleazar Avaran Judas Maccabeus Judas ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

There's Nothing Like A Mother's Love (Mother's Day 2020 Version)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on May 4, 2022

Isaiah 66:13 parallels the kind of help that God gives to the consolation and comfort that a mother gives to her children. ...... God provides for us beyond what we are able to fully comprehend! Comfort involves compassion, encouragement and sympathy.

THERE'S NOTHING LIKE A MOTHER'S LOVE (Mother's Day 2020 version) Texts: Isaiah 66:13, Luke 13:34, Proverbs 31: 26 & 28 Isaiah 66:13? As one whom his mother comforts, so I will comfort you; you shall be comforted in Jerusalem (NRSV). Luke 13:34? O Jerusalem, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 66:13, Luke 13:34, Proverbs 31:26, Proverbs 31:28

Denomination: United Methodist

Can Christians Walk Away From Their Salvation Part 3 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 29, 2020

In this message we examine 8 Old Testament Scriptures that proves Apostasy can take place and in doing so disproves the doctrine that once a person is saved they will always be saved regardless of what they do or how they live.

Can Christians Walk Away From Their Salvation? Part 3 Scripture: Ezek. 3:17-21; 18:24-28; Deut. 13:6-15; First Chron. 28:8-9 In part two of my series “Can Christians Walk Away From Their Salvation?” I told you that Christians can choose to walk away from their salvation. As a matter of ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 3:17-21, Ezekiel 18:24-28, Deuteronomy 13:6-15, 1 Chronicles 28:8-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Discipline Of God Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 21, 2018

Message 2 in our Jonah series focusing on God's discipline of Jonah's refusal to obey the call.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch Jonah Series #2 “God disciplined Jonah” Review Jonah teaches us both about God and ourselves. We learn about the love of God, the sovereignty of God, the forgiveness of God, the persistence of God. God’s name appears 32 times in 4 short chapters. We learn ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:4-17, Hebrews 12:3-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

God’s Heavenly Food

Contributed by Craig Condon on Aug 27, 2016

God wants us to go to him to meet what really is a spiritual need. When we declare who God is and what he has done, we will be open to hearing His voice and doing His will, because we know that God only wants the best for us.

How do you celebrate special occasions? Some of us celebrate quietly by ourselves, while others celebrate with loud, wild parties. Sometimes these celebrations can get out of control, especially when the outside world tries to influence us. We are not alone. The ancient people of God were ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 81:10-16

Denomination: Anglican

Determined To Disobey

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jun 11, 2010

Sometimes Christians say they want to follow God, but fail to follow through when God’s will doesn’t agree with their preconceived idea of how things were supposed to work out. Following God is about full surrender to God’s will and purpose.

Determined To Disobey Text: Jer. 44:15-17 I. THE PEOPLE’S REQUEST (Jer. 41:16-42:8) A. The People Purportedly Sought God’s Direction. B. The Prophet Promised That What God Said, He Would Declare. C. The People Promised That What God Said, They Would Do II. THE PROPHET’S REPORT (Jer. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Three Crosses Of Calvary

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Nov 13, 2012

What was the differences in the three crosses on Golgatha?

Three Crosses at Calvary Luke 23:32-43 The Gospel of Luke gives an eye-witness account of the scene at the cross. (23:32,33). "Two other men, both criminals, were also led out with Jesus to be executed. When they came to the place called The Skull, there they crucified him, along with the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Baptist

Mistaking People For Gods

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 13, 2022

Ayn Rand's philosophy would have led her, I think, if put in the position of Paul and Barnabas, to say, “bring on the sacrifice. I am a god!”

When I was teaching, my religion class would always study the philosophy of Ayn Rand, a deracinated Jew whose ideal of rugged individualism influenced people like Alan Greenspan and Rush Limbaugh. Her notions would have led her, I think, if put in the position of Paul and Barnabas, to say, “bring ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:5-28, John 14:25-27

Denomination: Catholic

Jesus Teaches Us A "rock Ballad"

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 24, 2024

What does it mean to see God as a Rock who saves us?

Fourth Sunday in Course 2024 Let’s all take a moment, maybe even shut our eyes if we are sitting down, and use our imaginations. That’s a great way to start your daily meditation, by imagining a scene from the Scriptures. So let’s all get into our minds a picture of a rock. Not a pebble, not a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28, 1 Corinthians 7:32-35, Deuteronomy 18:15-20

Denomination: Catholic

Exodus 32:1-35 - Leadership Challenges And Failures

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 18, 2024

Moses is taking too long and the people are grumbling. Aaron has a choice to make and instead of standing strong he chooses the path of compromise.

We are jumping back into Exodus, so we want to recap a little bit. Exodus is the story of the people of Israel being delivered from captivity by God Himself, using Moses as His leader. Today, we're going to be in Chapter 32, where we'll study two lessons in leadership with Moses and Aaron. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Spirit Of Leviathan. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 28, 2024

The Leviathan Spirit, mentioned in Psalm 104:25-26 and Isaiah 27:1, is a malevolent entity that seeks to destroy our lives and our relationships with God and others.

The Leviathan Spirit, mentioned in Psalm 104:25-26 and Isaiah 27:1, is a malevolent entity that seeks to destroy our lives and our relationships with God and others. It is a manifestation of Satan's power and is characterized by its ability to twist and pervert God's truth. In this, we will ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 27:1, Genesis 2:17

Submitting To God

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Apr 8, 2001

When we do not submit to God there is a conflict inside. 1. The source of the conflict is selfishness. 2. The result of the conflict is rebellion. 3. The solution to the conflict is submission.

When Jesus rode into Jerusalem with the crowds from Galilee following him, he was giving them an opportunity to acknowledge that he was indeed the King of Israel, or rather King of the whole world. He was giving them the opportunity to submit to him as Lord of their lives. But we know that was ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Methodist