Sermons on rebelliousness: showing 556-570 of 6,745

Passing The Buck

Contributed by Bala Samson on Apr 16, 2023

Only cowards sidestep and evade responsibility, give 1000 excuses but the challenge is to accept responsibility and complete it.

Passing the buck Matthew 27:24 When Pilate saw that he was getting nowhere, but that instead an uproar was starting, he took water and washed his hands in front of the crowd. “I am innocent of this man’s blood,” he said. “It is your responsibility!” When the uproar was high and eerie, Pilate the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

New Songs Of Joy Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 3, 2001

VICTORY AND VENGEANCE CAUSE GOD’S PEOPLE TO CELEBRATE WITH NEW SONGS OF JOY

BIG IDEA: VICTORY AND VENGEANCE CAUSE GOD’S PEOPLE TO CELEBRATE WITH NEW SONGS OF JOY (:1A) INTRODUCTION: “Praise the Lord!” I. (:1B-4) VICTORY CAUSES GOD’S PEOPLE TO CELEBRATE PUBLICLY WITH NEW SONGS OF JOY A. Exhortation to God’s People to Celebrate Publicly with a New Song “Sing to the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 149:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

It's Time To Come Home

Contributed by Tommy Strickland on May 2, 2003

A story of Rebellion, Reality, and Repentance

IT’S TIME TO COME HOME Luke 15:11-24 1) HE CAME TO THE POINT OF REBELLION A) Change In Attitude: (12-16) The phrase “give me” or like reference is used some 13 times. When we become rebellious, our attitude becomes self-centered. “Do your own thing” hurts more than just yourself! B) Change In ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Wedding Banquet Series

Contributed by David Blizzard on Jun 19, 2004

This is the third parable Jesus told in response to the Pharisees question about His authority in cleansing the Temple.

THE WEDDING BANQUET PARABLE – Matthew 22:1-15 This is the third parable that Jesus told in response to the Pharisees’ question about his authority. The first one of the two sons dealt with Israel’s rejection of God the Father. The parable of the vineyard dealt with the rejection of God the Son. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Why A Nation Ought To Fear The Judgment Of God Series

Contributed by Bobby Roger on Feb 2, 2004

Some principles of God’s judgment that people ought to know.

The Book of Amos Sermon #1 WHY A NATION OUGHT TO FEAR THE JUDGMENT OF GOD Amos 1 & 2 The phrase, “for three transgressions…and for four,” is a Hebrew numeric parallelism. The numbers are poetic figures, not specific amounts of a country’s sins; but it signifies that their sins were innumerable. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Words From The Cross # 3 Series

Contributed by Dan Southern on Mar 9, 2004

This sermon address the topic of how close one is to the cross.

Title: Words from the Cross Sub Title: Close to the Cross (Affection) Text: John 19: 25- 27 “Father, forgive them for they do not know what they are doing” Luke 23:34 (A word of forgiveness) “Assuredly, I say unto you, today you will be with me in paradise” Luke 23: 39- 43 (A word of ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-27

Denomination: Church Of God

Marks On Isreal

Contributed by Doug Sanders on Dec 22, 2000

We need to quite practicing religion and repent and turn to God.

I. Marks of a sinful nation (v.2-4) A. Forgotten nourishment (God calls court into session and shows how He has nourished His children, but they rebelled against Him) B. Forgotten ownership (An ox knows his owner, a donkey knows his home, but His children don’t ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Gentleness

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 2, 2013

Defending toe to toe seems to be the way of life; patience, kindness, gentleness seems to be passé! Children/adults later ape them. Watch out!

Gentleness! ‘Let your gentleness be known to all men?’ (Philippians 4:5) The word ‘gentleness’ is archaic in this barbaric world! Take a look around and you will find aggressiveness, rebelliousness and boisterousness being hailed in reality shows and TV soaps, be it, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Delay Is Dangerous

Contributed by Sylvester Onofe on Feb 21, 2012

A message describing the importance of salvation

There was a boy that received the word of God and but decided to delay and enjoy himself for that month so that the following month, he would repent and accept JESUS CHRIST into his life, but that month wasn’t ended before the boy died and he was unable to see the following month in which he ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Foursquare

#6 Partners In Transformation Series

Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Mar 9, 2015

This sermon explains that there are three participants in transformation, 1) God part in transformation, 2) the individuals participation, 3) The part other believers play in a person's transfermation

Partners in Transformation Introduction: It is important to understand the transformation of a person’s life is a work of cooperation. It is not all God, nor it all left up the individual, or is it just the task of others to make transformation happen. Transformation happens when ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6, Hebrews 10:24-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How Can You Say That? Series

Contributed by Timothy Mills on Sep 18, 2006

God’s wrath is a doctrine often rejected; wrath does not match our concept of a loving God; God’s wrath is “an OT idea,” not compatible with grace & mercy; OT yes, but mostly in the NT.

Romans 1:24-32 God’s wrath is a doctrine often rejected. Wrath does not match our concept of a loving God. God’s wrath is “an OT idea,” not compatible with grace & mercy. OT yes, but mostly in the NT. 1) The subjects of God’s wrath. • Let’s define “God’s wrath.” - Not a quick, hot rage that flairs ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:24-32

What Happened

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Jan 18, 2010

It is good to memorialize the great acts of the Lord. Each new generation must learn what God has done for His people so that they will obey His Word and trust Him for the future.

What Happened Joshua 4:1-24 It is ideally a reality that we have lost sight of the things that attributed great successes to our 21st century people. Back when I was a child we had a reverence for God, because we watched him work in the midst ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Shepherd And His Sheep (2) Series

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Mar 1, 2021

The good Shepherd is the Prince of Peace. The obedient sheep rest secure in the presence of the good Shepherd.

TEXT: Psalms 23:2 (NLT) He lets me rest in green meadows; he leads me beside peaceful streams. The Good Shepherd is the Prince of Peace "He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters" (Ps 23:2). The good Shepherd is also known as the Prince of Peace. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Thinking With The Church And Jesus, Not With Social Media Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 6, 2021

Perverse patterns of thought and will can even mess up your brain chemistry.

On those times when we open the newspaper or click on the news and immediately are confronted with the evil of the world, we may reflect on how apparent the doctrine of original sin is. We don’t even need special revelation to realize that the tendency of the world is toward selfish behavior and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:7, Luke 17:1-6, Psalm 139:1-10

Denomination: Catholic

Three Things To Protect (The Mind, The Heart, And The Mouth)

Contributed by Mark H. Stevens Thd on Jan 4, 2017

The Forces of Darkness are after three areas of a Believers lives The Mind - The Heart - The Mouth

YOUR MIND. The devil loves to put thoughts into your mind. You can be born-again and heaven-bound, but if you have wrong thoughts, your effectiveness on earth is greatly diminished. We must war against thoughts that don’t agree with the truth. Analyze your thoughts. Just say to yourself, “Hey, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

Denomination: Pentecostal