Sermons on Resist Devil:

5 Things That Make God Smile

Contributed by Jay Robison on Nov 6, 2012

The 5 things that make God smile are 1-When Satan falls like Lightening, 2-When the power of God flows through us, 3-When people receive salvation 4-As we live out Child Like Faith, 5-When we join with God in changing the world

What are 5 things that make you smile? Few years ago SF Chronicle Asked what 5 things make you smile most among answers Choral music performed well, Awesome hugs, A massage A good tip, Dance that amazingly clicks, children laughing Realizing I love my job, Things that are meaty, fatty, & ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:17-23

Denomination: Baptist

Dead, Buried And Free

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Nov 7, 2012

Paul teaches that we can not continue in sin because we are dead to it, we have buried the old self and are free from the power of sin.

DEAD, BURIED, AND FREE Romans 5:20-6:14 INTRODUCTION: Mother and baby skunk walking close to paper mill. Baby asks, “Mom, what it that smell?” Mother takes deep smell and says, “I don’t know but we’ve got to get some of that.” That could be an example of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Why Should We Go? Series

Contributed by Rob Westbrook on Nov 8, 2012

In the Great Commission we’re told to go, but why is "going" so important?

Why Should We Go? The Great Commission: Part 2 Matthew 28:16-20 I. Intro A. Read Matthew 28:16-20. 1. I worked as a maintenance electrician before becoming a preacher. 2. In my experience, maintenance workers are always smarter than machine operators. 3. That’s what we used ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

Our Source Of Success Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on May 3, 2012

It is not by our abilities, wealth, popularity, etc. that we become successful in the eyes of God. We succeed whenever we rely on His Spirit to teach us and direct our steps.

1. THE IMPORTANCE OF FOCUS When the Alaskan Pipeline was being built, there were many Texans who went to Alaska and found work on the pipeline. The Texans could only work a few hours in the frigid weather, yet the Eskimos, the native Alaskans, could work indefinitely in the cold. They decided to ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Holy Spirit And Miraculous Counterfeits Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 7, 2012

A sermon on explanations for modern day miracles (Material taken from Dr. Jack Cottrell's book called, "Holy Spirit: A Biblical Study, chapter 10; Dr. Jack Cottrell's book called, "Power From On High", chapter 11; John F. MacArthur's book called "Charism

HoHum: A. Alvin Slaughter- I’m convinced more now than ever That we don’t serve a god of the mundane But God of the supernatural You see, when we worship him in faith He will always meet us at the point of our needs Dry, fleshly worship is not enough Get ready, get ready to be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:9-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It's In Your Hands To Make It Better

Contributed by William Wyne on May 15, 2012

As believers we are expected and empowered to make this world better.

During Word War I the city of Strasbourg (a city in France on the German borders) was bombed; it destroyed that old city and one of the great Cathedrals of that city. Very little remained and the people gathered to save and salvage what they could. As the people began to retrieve what was usable ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:4-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Demeanor And Disposition Of A Follower Of Christ Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on May 23, 2012

THIS SHORT PASSAGE IS REALLY ONLY THE BEGINNING OF THE STORY THAT WILL END WITH THE DEATH OF STEPHEN. STEPHEN WAS ONE OF THE FIRST DEACONS CHOSEN FOR THE EARLY CHURCH. FROM THAT MOMENT, IT SEEMS AS THOUGH HIS LIFE IS SHORT. THERE IS NOT MUCH TIME BETWE

THE DEMEANOR AND DISPOSITION OF A FOLLOWER OF CHRIST Acts 6:8-15 Now Stephen, a man full of God's grace and power, did great wonders and miraculous signs among the people. 9 Opposition arose, however, from members of the Synagogue of the Freedmen (as it was called)--Jews of Cyrene and Alexandria as ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

When Life Seems Hopeless

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on May 24, 2012

Here are three truths we can learn from Abijah`s experience when we face overwhelming difficulty or when life seems hopeless

When Life Seems Hopeless 2 Chronicles 13 Solomon’s son, Rehoboam, decided to tax the people more than ever and the people rebelled. The rebellion was led by a man named Jeroboam who wasn’t faithful to the Lord. The result of the rebellion was a split Israel. Jeroboam was king of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 13:1-22, 2 Chronicles 13:5-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Filled To Be Witnesses

Contributed by Jon Lipka on Jun 10, 2012

God sends the Holy Spirit to fill us--gives us intimate knowledge of Him--in order that we may be His witnesses to the world.

It’s Memorial Day Weekend. And, to follow contemporary American traditions, I am about 7 hours from being filled with burgers and hotdogs and chips and pickles and macaroni salad; and I’ll do the same thing tomorrow. Do you have any idea what I mean by filled? Yes? We all know what ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Anglican

Creation Evangelism

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 19, 2012

A sermon for Vacation Bible School from Answers in Genesis IncrediWorld Amazement Park 2012. Used to introduce the adults to what the children would be learning and to give a gospel presentation based on the material from Day 3

Introduction: For VBS this year we are having a carnival to kick things off tonight. First morning, Monday, beginning at 9 am, talking about creation from Genesis 1 and 2. Second morning, Tuesday, talking about mankind’s view of the beginning and how that contrasts with the Biblical ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

End Times Midrash: Rapture And Tribulation Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 26, 2012

God obviously wants us to know what will happen in the End Times because his Word contains so much about those times. The New Testament teachings about the end times are often developed from Old Testament passages, like Daniel 12:1-3.

End Times Midrash: Rapture and Tribulation (Daniel 12:1 and many New Testament verses based on this verses) 1. A lot of people fear the world is going to end in 2012, based upon the Mayan calendar. Other people are hearing trumpet sounds in the sky, like a shofar. 2. What does the Bible say ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 12:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Who Is Jesus?"

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jun 26, 2012

This is the question the disciples, the Pharisees and the man on the street had to answer, it still must be answered today. In the 1st chapters of Mark... Jesus is answere the "six most important Jewish questions": how are sins forgiven, pious practices,

In Jesus Holy Name June 10, 2012 Text: Mark 1:1; 3:20-30 Pentecost II Redeemer Who Is Jesus? (read the text) Who is Jesus? That is the question that must be answered if you have heard his name. Who is Jesus? That was the question in the first century when he lived and it is still ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Preferring Others In Giving Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jun 22, 2013

The new birth results in revolutionary change. “None but Christ can transform a burglar into a benefactor!” - John R.W. Stott

Dakota Community Church Ephesians 56, Grace at Work 26 June 23, 2013 Preferring Others in Giving We are given six behaviors we are to discontinue - because they destroy unity. We are given six replacement behaviors which will foster and protect unity. Instead of lying; speak truth ...having put ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-27

Denomination: Mennonite

The Decisions Daddies Make

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jul 3, 2013

The decisiosn we make define our life and determine our destiny. Genesis three shows us the decisions of two daddies. We see Adams destructive decision and Gods redemptive decision.

Intro: Genesis is a wonderful book of beginnings. It carries some amazing truths. We find out what sport God likes best. In the big inning God created the heavens and the earth so he must like baseball best. We find His favorite state Noah looked out of the Arkansas. Really God is no respecter ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Live Victoriously By Faith

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Jul 6, 2013

Life will always contain two aspects: good times and bad times. Through the passage of our life on earth, we will go through various seasons.

Live victoriously by faith Hebrews 11:6 - But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. Life will always contain two aspects: good times and bad times. Through the passage of our life ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Charismatic