Sermons on Rebuke:

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Keep Our Spiritual Fervor

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

The Holy Spirit helps us keep our spiritual fervor by teaching us to love the Lord with ALL our heart, soul, strength and mind and our neighbor as yourself. (Luke 10:27) Even though you may be facing many troubles, criticisms, and feelings of frustration,

1. The Holy Spirit helps us keep our spiritual fervor by teaching us to love the Lord with ALL our heart, soul, strength and mind and our neighbor as yourself. (Luke 10:27) Even though you may be facing many troubles, criticisms, and feelings of frustration, a spirit-led person is given the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:3-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Discern Between Decisions That Are Good, Better Or Best 

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Ask the Lord to help your decisions take into account Biblical, spiritual, moral, mental, social, historical, and interpersonal factors.

Quote: Jesus said, "If anyone is willing to know my will they will know of the teaching if it is from God or whether I merely speak from myself." (John 7:17) Illustration:To avoid criticism, do nothing, say nothing, be nothing. Elbert Hubbard. 1. Have you ever wondered how to tell the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:27-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Back To The Bible Series

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Jan 24, 2007

Scripture is the guidebook that provides the only reliable directions for spiritual formation.

Back To The Bible 2 Timothy 3:16, 17 Where do we go from here? Where do we get our directions? On the Friday after Christmas, I had the opportunity to hang a garage-door opener. Before I did anything else, I opened up the manual. On Tuesday, January 2, Timothy began the journey back to Groton, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

At The Feet Of Jesus

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Mar 21, 2013

Like Judas, let us forsake a casual relationship with Jesus and be more like Mary who developed a close, personal, and intimate relationship with Jesus Christ, the Savior.

I ran across a book from 1904, entitled, “Maxwell’s Elementary grammar” that contained the following poem: "Oho!" said the pot to the kettle; "You are dirty and ugly and black! Sure no one would think you were metal, except when you're given a crack." "Not so! Not so!" kettle ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Free Methodist

Judges

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 21, 2013

Blessings in our life start with us listening to the voice of God!

Judges! Judges 2:17”………….they would not listen to their judges…….” Believe me, I listened to a lady’s grievances for not less than a hour and half and towards the end when I asked her to listen to me for two minutes, she had no patience to ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Stilled The Storm

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 6, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Are you calm? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that perfect calmness can only come from the LORD JESUS CHRIST. IV. TEXT: Psalms 107:29 (God's Word) He made the storm calm down, and the waves bec

I. EXORDIUM: Are you calm? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that perfect calmness can only come from the LORD JESUS CHRIST. IV. TEXT: Psalms 107:29 (God's Word) He made the storm calm down, and the waves became still. V. THESIS: Perfect calmness can only come ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Shout For God Has Given You The City

Contributed by Darren Felarise on Aug 29, 2019

Within this scripture, God has set forth a principle of war for His people to use in Spiritual Warfare.

Josh 6:1-5, 15, 16 1 Now Jericho was straitly shut up because of the children of Israel: none went out, and none came in. 2 And the Lord said unto Joshua, See, I have given into thine hand Jericho, and the king thereof, and the mighty men of valour. 3 And ye shall compass the city, all ye men of ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Our Life-Map

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on May 6, 2009

The Bible is our compass and map for life.

One time, I searched the Internet with this question, “What to do if lost?” According to Hike Safe, a hikers’ website, “Obviously the best thing you can do for yourself and the search team is to avoid getting lost… The best ‘rescue’ is the one that is never needed. Hiking safely is about being ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Putting The Word To Work Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Nov 18, 2007

Often we ignore the only powerful tool that God has given us to overcome sin. God has promised to bless His Word, not our talent. We need a commitment to share God’s Word with others.

Putting the Word to Work II Timothy 4:2 Purpose: To explain that the Word of God is our only tool to help others. Aim: I want the listener to look for ways to confront others with God’s Word. REVIEW: 1:1-2:13I. How Should a Christian React to Stress? 2:14-26 II. How Should a Christian Relate ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

You Have Dominion Part 3 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 26, 2007

Our authority in Christ.

You Have Dominion Part 3 Scriptures: Matthew 8:14-17, 23-27; Luke 9:1-2, 10; 10:1-17; John 14:12- 14; Matthew 28:18-20 Introduction: In my message last week, I gave you examples from the Old Testament of where God had given man dominion and expected man to walk in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:14-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Revelation 2012 #2: Jesus And The Church Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Feb 12, 2012

A look at the letters from Jesus to the seven churches in Revelation.

REVELATION 2012: #2 – JESUS AND THE CHURCH INTRODUCTION: • In chapter one, we looked at some of the keys to unlocking the mysteries of Revelation • We also saw a glorious vision of Jesus • In chapters 2-3, we are going to take a look at the church. • In each letter, the churches are first given ...read more

Denomination: *other

The Immeasurable Worth Of God's Word Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Dec 5, 2013

A sermon examining the importance and profit of God's Word in the life of a Christian.

THE IMMEASURABLE WORTH OF GOD’S WORD II Timothy 3:15-17 When I was a child our family took a vacation to Nashville. While there we visited the now defunct Opryland Theme Park. Theme parks have never been very appealing to me. I am afraid of heights therefore I detest rollercoasters. However, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Leadership Style Of Jesus: Is It Your Style?

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Sep 6, 2015

Many people love harshness in a leader, but Jesus was loving and forgiving. People desire to be leaders but few qualify, only those who rule as Jesus deserve authority.

The Leadership Style of Jesus: Is It Your Style? By Kelly Durant 9-6-15 Matthew 11: 18 For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, He hath a devil. 19 The Son of man came eating and drinking, and they say, Behold a man gluttonous, and a winebibber, a friend of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:18-19

Denomination: Salvation Army

Shepherd Of His Sheep

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 14, 2021

Now I am not a chef, but I would imagine that if you were going to feed a group of chefs, you had better know something about cooking. Our Lord told Peter to, "feed My sheep.”

In this particular passage of scripture, he is feeding the “Spiritual Chefs”, the ministers of the gospel. Notice that he speaks of: I. THE ELDER Verse 1. "The elders which are among you...” From this verse we see who he is addressing and where they are located: “Which are among you…” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Are We To Love The Sinner And Hate Sin? Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jul 18, 2019

God hates sin. Sin is breaking God's Ten Commandment law.

The Bible says that when we knowingly break any command of God, we are sinning as a transgression of the law of God (1 John 3:4) and rebellion against God (James 4:17), But, He does not punish sin. He punishes the sinner. God punishes the sinner and hates all who do iniquity. All unrighteousness is ...read more

Scripture: James 4:17, Psalm 7:11, Amos 3:2, Proverbs 6:16-19, 1 John 5:18  (view more)  (view less)