Sermons on Rebelliousness:

Jesus' Weapon Of Choice Series

Contributed by Thomas Cash on Apr 13, 2009

A message focusing on Judas’ betrayal and the need for repentance. Since Jesus knows the secrets of our hearts, He could blast us. Instead, He uses the weapon of love.

Sermon Notes “Jesus’ Weapon of Choice” Matthew 26:20-25 Introduction: There are some biblical names we just do not give to our kids. Others are quite common. When was the last time you met a Jezebel or a Judas? What about a Rachel or a Peter? Certainly we’re not anything like those first two ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:20-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Standing Strong In The Face Of Devastation Series

Contributed by Michael Carbaugh on Apr 19, 2009

The sermon opens a study of Daniel and shows how Daniel and his friends stood strong in their faith through the worst of times.

Standing strong in difficult times Daniel Have you heard the story of the HMS Resolute? The HMS resolute was a vessel in Royal British vessel rigged for Arctic exploration. In August of 1853 the HMS Resolute got caught in the Arctic ice. After staying the Winter in the Arctic, the Captain of ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

#20~ Eighteen~ 3-3-12 Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 3, 2012

EIGHTEEN is the number that stands for BONDAGE- found 22 times in our KJ Bible.

#20~ EIGHTEEN~ BIBLE NUMBER MEANINGS 3-3-12 EIGHTEEN is the number that stands for BONDAGE- found 22 times in our KJ Bible. -------- Jesus healed a woman whom Satan had bound for EIGHTEEN years: Luke 13:10-16 And he was teaching in one of the synagogues on the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Enemy Of The "Best" Is Not The "Bad" But The "Good"

Contributed by Pastor Johnathan Bloch on May 18, 2012

prioritizing our values for the service of Christ.

The greatest enemy of “best” is not “bad”, it’s the “good” Matthew 16:26 – 27 Pastor John Bloch, pastorbloch@hotmail.com Cross Community Church, crosscommunitychurch.net 26 For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

Generational Legacy Part 1 Series

Contributed by Greg Carr on Jun 28, 2010

The legacy of a Christ centered family. There are a lot of Scriptures used in this sermon.

One little boy was asked to define Father’s Day, he said, “Father’s Day is just like Mother’s Day only you don’t have to spend as much on the present.” The point is there are different approaches to both days but they do hold one thing in common and that is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:27-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Wise Men - How Seekers Find Jesus Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Dec 9, 2014

The Wise Men came from afar to seek Jesus. Are you seeking him today?

We’ve seen the Christmas poster “Wise Men Still Seek Him.” When we think of the Wise Men we think of those who were seeking Jesus. TODAY we want to look at their example as we continue our series FINDING JESUS. The question you must answer today is whether or not you are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Honoring Dad And Mom

Contributed by Greg Nance on Oct 9, 2012

Honoring God is closely followed by honoring parents. This is no accidental order in the Ten Commandments list. We do well to pay attention here and help our children follow this.

Don’t you enjoy watching your kids learn as they grow up? Think of all the things you teach your children: How to walk, talk, pray, trust God, follow Jesus, Bible characters, eat, clean up, tie shoes, dress, share, sit quietly in church, get along with brothers or sisters, and on and on. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith Of Our Fathers Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 11, 2018

Sixth message in the Romans series dealing with Faith. A little side trip in Hebrews 11

“Faith of our Fathers” Hebrews 11 Review The Gospel is the power of God for everyone’s salvation. God reveals the failure of mankind to live up to His standard of righteousness resulting in wrath and alienation between God and man. God also reveals His plan to reconcile man to God through the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-39, Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Jesus Weeps At The Parade

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 13, 2020

Jesus weeps over Jerusalem. Does He do the same over our towns?

Jesus Weeps at the Parade Luke 19:41-44 April 5, 2020 I don’t know about you, but I’m not much of a parade guy. Debbie likes them, I don’t! Debbie likes the New Year’s Day and Thanksgiving Day parades. For me, they move to slowly, last too long and interfere with the food I want to eat and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:41-44, Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Stronger And Stronger

Contributed by Bala Samson on Oct 14, 2020

God’s Word, God’s ways are passé today, it’s all about how smart, astute, skilled, hard-working, computer- savvy, experienced and technically trained you are, very few rely on God and church for success in their life.

Stronger and stronger 2 Samuel 3:1”There was a long war between the house of Saul and the house of David. And David grew stronger and stronger, while the house of Saul became weaker and weaker.” When God starts pouring down His blessings on you then you need a giant vessel, such would be the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 3:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

David Was Successful Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Feb 22, 2022

The name David appears for the first time in Ruth 4:22. The name continues to the end of the book of Revelation in the Bible. David died at good old age, having enjoyed long life, wealth, and honor. He was successful in all his undertakings.

Theme: David was successful Text: 1 Samuel 18:12-16 Key verse: 1 Samuel 18:14: “in everything, he did he had great success because the Lord was with him”. Why God was with him? This is the statement of the problem, research question. Introduction to David: The name David appears for the first ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:12-16

Denomination: Methodist

No Parole, No Appeal, No Hope: The Great White Throne Judgment Series

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Dec 19, 2020

You do not end up as mere food for worms and fertilizer for flowers in a forgotten grave. You will be in one of two places after you take your last breath, and you will face the Sovereign LORD, either as Savior or Judge. Where do you stand on that fact?

The Holy Bible affirms that there are ONLY two places where your soul can go after death. Either you will be in heaven with God the Father, the Lord Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit, and the redeemed of all history, or in hell with the devil, his angels, and the wicked of all history, to be ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:11-15, Matthew 25:41, Mark 9:43-48, Luke 16:19-31, 2 Corinthians 6:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Poking Peninnah

Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 2, 2022

At the outset let me clarify, POKING PENINNAH need not necessarily be only women, since it is an ‘evil spirit’ this operates in both genders, so remember we are dealing with a spirit and not a woman.

Poking Peninnah 1 Samuel 1:7”It happened year after year, as often as she went up to the house of the LORD, Peninnah provoked her; so she wept and would not eat.” PENINNAHs’ inside the church: At the outset let me clarify, POKING PENINNAH need not necessarily be only women, since it is an ‘evil ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Judgement Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Aug 12, 2023

Message from Jude dealing with God's judgement.

Title: Jude – God’s Judgement Theme: To show what happens when false prophets step in. Text: Jude 1:5 - 7 Note: This message was taken from Daniel Akin messages on Jude. I used the outline and material. I wanted to add it. I don't claim the thoughts to be my own. ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:5-7

Denomination: Church Of God

Leading The Way

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Feb 12, 2018

Leadership, Submission, Support, Obedience

FOLLOWING JESUS INTO THE UNKNOWN 2018 - Leading the Way February 18, 2018 Hebrews 13:17 (p. 845) Introduction: One of my favorite poems ever written is a take off of the famous Footprints poem…It goes like this: Butt prints in the Sand One night, I had a wondrous ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ