Sermons on Reinforced:

Born Slaves, Living Free Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 7, 2018

Message 12 in our Galatians series exploring our freedom in Christ.

Chico Alliance Church December 6 , 1998 “Born Slaves, Living Free” Review The message of Galatians is as needful today as it was when Paul first wrote it. True freedom comes by grace through faith in and relationship with Christ Paul addressed all these issues in a forceful, straightforward yet ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:18-23

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Pulling Down Strongholds

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Mar 5, 2013

What is a stronghold? Where does it come from? How do we pull it down?

Pulling Down Strongholds 2 Corinthians 10:3-7 What is a Stronghold? In worldly parlance a Strong hold = fortress For our purposes today… A sin or a sinful attitude that is fortified or strengthened until you can’t overcome it Sin – evil action or habit Sinful attitude - a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

Pulling Down Strongholds Series

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Mar 18, 2013

3rd in the series of sermons that discuss winning the battle Paul spoke of in Romans 7:15

Pulling Down Strongholds 2 Corinthians 10:3-7 What is a Stronghold? In worldly parlance a Strong hold = fortress For our purposes today… A sin or a sinful attitude that is fortified or strengthened until you can’t overcome it Sin – evil action or habit Sinful attitude - a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Sloth & Diligence Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 13, 2012

We can be complacent or strive toward quality work, for excellence.

Sloths are mammals who move only when necessary and even then very slowly. They’re known to dig their curved claws into a tree branch and hang without effort for hours-on-end; they are as unmotivated as they look! Sloth Sloth is something we make jokes about, but few think of it as sin. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12

Denomination: Congregational

Bible #1 How To Show That We Believe That The Bible Is Important! Series

Contributed by John Wright on Mar 1, 2010

The bible is important and superior to all other books and the way that we can show that we really believe that is to be obedient and faithful to each command that it gives man.

INTRODUCTION 1. Open your bibles please to Hebrews 4:12&13. 2. Give the title of the lesson! 3. Illustration: Recently, I read a story with a good lesson for us about the importance of the bible. There was a Grandfather that lived in the mountains of eastern Kentucky. The Grandfather had a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Supporting Our New Deacons

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 3, 2016

A message delivered as a charge to the church on the occasion of the ordination of new Deacons.

This passage not only speaks to the qualifications for new Deacons (v. 3 - faithful, reputable, spiritual, maturing, responsible), but to the primary purpose for Deacons in a local church. The purpose for Deacons is to guard the unity of the church. In the Book of Acts, Satan attacks the church in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Challenge Sermon V: Make Or Break Situations Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jul 15, 2020

In times like these, mature Christians confront issues of the day without feeling compelled to qualify their responses but by forthrightly facing the issues and taking a stand for truth even though it sometimes hurts.

MAKE OR BREAK SITUATIONS PRESENT A DISTINCT CHALLENGE TO CHRISTIANS “Cross my heart and hope to die!” Did any of you ever use that phrase to swear to a friend that you would keep a promise? As kids, we engaged in such promise making, except that we might have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-42

Lifestyle Principles Sermon Iii: Prayerful Persistence Dispels Doubt Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jul 22, 2020

When facing the assaults of godless secularism, prayerful persistence of God's people propels God's work onward despite resistance.

IN DOING GOD’S WORK, PRAYERFUL PERSISTENCE DISPELS DOUBT AND REPELS RESISTANCE At this point in life’s journey it should come as no surprise to us that, when endeavoring to live out the prayer principle, “Thy Will be done on earth as it is in Heaven”, not all are in favor of God’s ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-18

Series Planning Guide Series

Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Jan 12, 2021

TO BE PROPERLY PREPARED PLAN OUT YOU SERIES

Selfless Series Document Series Title: Selfless Run dates January 2021 3-24 4parts Topic: Every new year, we make decisions about who we want to be. We make resolutions; we set goals. Often, these goals are focused on ourselves. Losing weight, saving money — even the best goals are ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

True Love Reigns Sermon Vi: Where True Love Is, There Is Acceptance Of Persons Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Feb 25, 2020

To truly love others is to deal with differences in a Christlike manner by loving persons into becoming persons God would have them to become. Remember: Accepting persons does not always mean approving practices.

WHERE THERE IS LOVE, THERE IS ACCEPTANCE “Thank God! We don’t have to like everybody! But we are supposed to love everybody!” Thus spoke a minister whose sermon had to do with the love relationship Christ taught us to cultivate with ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-4, Romans 14:13-19

Vultures And Hummingbirds

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Aug 31, 2018

You always find what you are looking for; therefore, be careful what you look for.

Two birds fly over our nation’s deserts: One is the hummingbird and the other is the vulture. Vultures find the rotting meat of the desert, because that is what they look for. They thrive on that diet. Hummingbirds ignore the smelly flesh of dead animals. Instead, they look for the colorful ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20

Denomination: Other

Christian Challenge Sermon V: Make Or Break Situations Demand Integrity Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Dec 12, 2019

In times like these, Christians are challenged to speak the truth in love and to act with integrity even though to do so may be costly in terms of likeability, yet rewarding in terms of glorifying God.

CHRISTIAN CHALLENGE SERMON V: MAKE OR BREAK SITUATIONS DEMAND INTEGRITY “Cross my heart and hope to die!” Did any of you ever use that phrase to swear to a friend that you would keep a promise? As kids, we engaged in such promise making, except that we might have done so with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-42

The Comforter Has Come—five Truths About The Holy Spirt.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Aug 24, 2021

The first question that should be answered is, Who is the Holy Spirit, and what use is He in my daily affairs?

The Comforter Has Come—Five Truths About The Holy Spirt. John 14:16-17KJV A group travelers were being made to wait on their airplane, which was late due to another flight being canceled. The crowd looked horrible and impatient as the time went on and on, finally an angry passenger pushed his way ...read more

Scripture: John 14:16-17, John 14:26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Serve Him Only Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 9, 2021

Hear, O Israel'. It is the Shema, a classic confession of faith. He is the LORD and no other gods. Israelites were familiar with the gods of Egypt, the gods of Canaan, the gods of Babylon and the gods of Assyria.

Theme: Serve Him Only Text: Deuteronomy 6:1-14 Greetings: The Lord is Good and His love endures forever. Introduction: Moses proceeds to set forth more particularly to enforce the cardinal and essential doctrines of the Decalogue. He emphasises the nature and attributes of God and the fitting ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

Preparing Your Easter Sermons

Contributed by Ivy Drafor Amenyah on Mar 15, 2023

Sharing the Gospel during Easter needs to help people know who Jesus is

INTRODUCTION We preach about the passion of Christ year after year. And we read the same passages year after year. Each year is expected to be unique and different. Yes, and the emphasis is usually different when a lot of time is spend in the presence of the Lord, to seek His guidance and strength ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:26-27, John 1:14, John 10:30, John 1:29, 2 John 1:7-11, Colossians 2:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed