Sermons on Resisting:

Seated In The Heavenlies

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 13, 2005

What it means to be in Christ instead of in sin

"But God who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace are ye saved;) AND HATH RAISED US UP TOGETHER, AND MADE US SIT TOGETHER IN HEAVENLY PLACES IN CHRIST JESUS" (vv. 4-6). Notice the phrase "IN ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:6

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Judge A Book By Its Cover

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jun 9, 2005

Man looks on the outward appearance, but God looks upon the heart.

Rev. Wayne A. Lawson Pastor, First Baptist Church Ardmore, OK 73402 Pastor@firstbaptist.org (Preached Sunday, July 21, 2002) SCRIPTURE: ZECHARIAH 3:1-4 1 And he shewed me Joshua the high priest standing before the angel of the Lord, and Satan standing at his right hand to resist him. 2 And the ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 3:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Finishing The Work Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Sep 13, 2005

If we are to finish the work God is calling us to do we must apply the 3 actions that Nehemiah used to finish the work.

BIG IDEA: Starting is always easier than finishing a job. If we are to finish the work God is calling us to do we must apply the 3 actions that Nehemiah used to finish the work. INTRO: What do you think is easier: Starting a job or finishing a job? Although there are challenges to just getting ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Do You Do With Life's Cares?

Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Jan 16, 2005

casting your cares upon the Lord

WHAT DO YOU DO WITH LIFE’S CARES? 1st Peter 5: 6-8 Our world today is so fast paced! We see everything in high speed today like when we travel, or when we’re shopping, or working!! Sometimes going down the interstate I can be going 70 MPH and people will pass me up like I’m sitting still. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Stages Of Your Spiritual Walk (Part 1)

Contributed by A.c. Morgan on Nov 30, 2004

This teaching gives the Christian understanding of his spiritual walk in Christ Jesus.

The Stages of Your Spiritual Walk (Part 1) Reflections from the book “The Stages of Your Spiritual Walk” There are three stages to our Christian walk in Christ Jesus. There is the first stage in which we decided to turn our lives over to the Lord; I refer to this as the infant stage. Then there ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Apostolic

Well Pleased!

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jan 9, 2009

What are you going to do with your life?

Mark 1:4-11 4 John the baptizer appeared in the wilderness, proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. 5 And people from the whole Judean countryside and all the people of Jerusalem were going out to him, and were baptized by him in the river Jordan, confessing their sins. 6 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:4-11

Denomination: United Methodist

His Story Is Your Story

Contributed by Christopher Kennedy on Jan 22, 2009

Faith in Jesus is being a part of something bigger than yourself.

On the random stack of things that magically appear outside my office door from time to time, this week I discovered a scrapbook that caught my attention. It was a scrapbook of the first years of Shepherd of the Hills. I was curious to look at the old pictures, letters, bulletins, and other ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

How The Holy Spirit Helps You Share Jesus

Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 12, 2007

When the Holy Spirit speaks to you about a person, He will reveal to you the person whom you need to share Jesus.

How the Holy Spirit Helps You Share Jesus Acts 11:5-18 Have you ever wanted to say something to someone, or thought that God wanted you to share something with someone, but then you changed your mind? Who do you think prompted you to share Jesus? When the Holy Spirit speaks to you about a person, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:5-18

Denomination: Baptist

Change U - 1 Series

Contributed by Dave Browning on Dec 22, 2008

This is the first of a series of two sermons addressing a change in the circumstances, but not in the vision or goals, of a church body. It was prompted by a pastor transitioning out of the church.

There are a couple people who are missing here today, and their absence is notable....Rick and Patti Snodgrass. They are unloading today in Idaho. Even though we said goodbye to them, it will be today and in the next couple weeks that we feel the greatest loss. I am going to be missing them ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

All's Well That Ends Well Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Oct 19, 2010

Christians can endure the injustices of life because we know the end of the story—in the end there will be justice.

[If you would like to receive free sermons each week by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com.] WISDOM’S SMILE In Ecclesiastes chapter 8, we find the word “vanity” three times (vv. 10, 14). The Hebrew word for “vanity” literally means “vapor.” Vapor ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 8:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

What Is God's View Of War

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 2, 2003

As Christians we need to know what God says about war. Didn’t Christ come preaching peace? If so how can war be compatible with the life and teachings of Jesus Christ? Isn’t war a contradiction to the teachings of God’s Word?

"But in the last days it shall come to pass, that the mountain of the house of the LORD shall be established in the top of the mountains, and it shall be exalted above the hills; and people shall flow unto it. And many nations shall come, and say, Come, and let us go up to the mountain of the ...read more

Scripture: Micah 4:1-4, Micah 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian War Perspective

Contributed by Joe Bedy on Apr 11, 2003

The sermon examines the Peace the Prince brings in light of the War with Iraq.

Is the Prince of Peace against war? Jesus said, according to John 14:27, “ Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” What does this word peace mean? Does it mean what the war protestors say, ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thelema: Thelma's And God's

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 12, 2007

Funeral message for Thelma Green Mann, known for her direct manner and strong will. The name Thelma is derived from the Greek, "Thelema", meaning will. A turning point is reached when one no longer focus on her own will, but on God’s will. Takoma Park

Grandchildren will teach you much about life. One of mine, Jackie, age 5, taught me about human nature recently. My wife and I had gone to take care of the girls while their parents were away, and we came, as always, armed with things to do – arts and crafts, games, books, the whole gamut of ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Winning Your Spiritual Battles Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 5, 2008

winning your spiritual battles allows us to live the victorious life Jesus intended us to.

SC 9/5/2008 Winning your spiritual battles 2 Corinthians 10:1-5 Ephesians 6:10-20 Intro- I want to talk to you about winning your spiritual battles. I want you this morning to understand a few facts- God loves you, more than ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:1-5

Denomination: Nazarene

Honoring Others Pt 3 Series

Contributed by Mark Perryman on Feb 23, 2007

Authorities will show us if we truly understand honor.

INTRO: Football practice was over, and Denny was sore from head to toe. Slowly he climbed the graffiti-laden stairway of the aging apartment building. Suddenly, his mother’s chilling screams pierced the cold, still air. He had heard the sound many times before. Still, a sickening knot formed ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-2, Romans 13:1, Romans 13:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God