Sermons on Responses:

Customized Curses

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on May 13, 2020

Within the ranks of Spiritual Warfare ministry there is a common belief that the enemy can prevail against a Christian through the casting of curses.

This belief has resulted in the need to specialize in breaking “word” and “generational” curses that come against Christians because they are generally blamed for various problems one might encounter. A foundational truth of Christianity is that no weapon, including a curse (or hex), can ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:17, 1 Corinthians 16:22, Galatians 1:8-9, Luke 6:28, Romans 5:12-13, Galatians 3:10-13, Colossians 1:12-14, Romans 8:1-2, Proverbs 26:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Was Jesus’ Primary Emotion Toward The Lost?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 26, 2014

A look at the compassion that Jesus felt toward the lost and how we can move to be more like Him.

WHAT WAS JESUS' PRIMARY EMOTION TOWARD THE LOST? It was compassion. - Matthew 9:36. -Matthew 9:13; Matthew 9:36; Matthew 12:7; Matthew 14:14; Matthew 15:32; Matthew 18:27; Matthew 20:34. - Jesus’ primary emotion toward the lost was compassion. - Look at how often it comes up just in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-36

Denomination: Baptist

Sunday Night-Hard Way

Contributed by Jim Caswell on May 17, 2017

God's way is often the hard way.

Sunday Night: The Hard Way Date: 2/26/17 Place: BLCC Text: Galatians 6.4-10 CT: God’s way is often the Hard Way. FAS: What is the type of religion that would bring the most happiness to the individual who practices that religion? Interesting question. C.S. Lewis, a renowned Christian author ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:4-10

Denomination: Christian Church

What Does God Require? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

The main point of this sermon is to encourage believers to live out their faith through acting justly, loving mercy, and walking humbly with God, as these simple actions reflect God's love and allow Him to work the impossible in our lives.

Good morning, folks! I'm glad to see you all here, eager to dive into the Word of God. Today, we're going to be talking about a passage that is so simple, yet so profound that it has the power to transform our lives. It's Micah 6:8, and it reads, "He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:8

Topics: Love, Pleasing God

The Problem Of Anger

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 23, 2023

This is a spiritual teaching in the midst of a social-psycho-spiritual course taught at the mission to which our church is attached.

I finally got around to watching the film Inside/Out last night with my wife. There are some strong characters in the film - namely the emotions that seem to rule over Riley at different times in the story. I thought we could look at a few of those characters over the next few weeks and reflect ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:32, Proverbs 21:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Commit? (Part 2)

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 21, 2003

Why should we commit our way to the Lord? Because it is the right thing to do for us and it’s good for your family and for your nation.

Why Commit? (part 2) Baby Dedication: Kathleen Rose Converse (Katie-Rose) this Dedication ceremony is all about Commitment to the way of the Lord. This is what I talked about last week in my message and what we will be exploring again today both in this ceremony and in my message. Baby ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 35:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Growing Up Series

Contributed by Jim Heidebrecht on Jul 21, 2007

Sermon 13 in Galatians series. Believers are compared to a child who has grown up and no longer needs a pedagogue. From slavery to freedom, from slavery to sonship!

06/10/2007 Growing Up (Gal 4:1-11) How do you know when you have Grown UP? I know what you are thinking – some of us never have But really – how do you know? Something kind of missing in our culture nowadays is a rite of passage, some ceremony that shows everyone that you have come of age. It ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

How To Receive New Wine In 09 (Step 2 Giving) Pt1 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 30, 2009

The first step to revival is prayer and the second step to revival is giving – for many this is the largest and most difficult step to take.

How to receive New Wine in 09 Step 2: “Giving” Thesis: The first step to revival is prayer and the second step to revival is giving – for many this is the largest and most difficult step to take. Opening Video Illustration: Shindlers List - Oskar Shindler saved 1,100 lives by his sacrifice of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is Speaking Are We Listening - Malachi: An Overview

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 14, 2018

The Book of Malachi – God is Speaking Are We Listening - sermon by Gordon Curley. PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The uniqueness of the book of Malachi • (a). Malachi the man is a Mystery. • (b). Malachi dialogued with people. • (c). Malachi is written in prose and not poetry. • (d). Malachi is full of God words! • (e). Malachi is God’s last Old Testament word. (2). The Background to ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Losing Touch With The Living God

Contributed by Gordon Curley on May 7, 2017

Malachi: An Overview. PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The uniqueness of the book of Malachi (a). Malachi the man is a Mystery. (b). Malachi dialogued with people. (c). Malachi is written in prose and not poetry. (d). Malachi is full of God words! (e). Malachi is God’s last Old Testament word. (2). The Background to the book of ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

How To Handle Betrayal And Rejection In Marriage Series

Contributed by David Mcclain on Jul 22, 2018

Anger at betrayal can is resolved by restorative confrontation.

OPENING SENTENCE: The husband of a young woman at the church I pastored years ago had horrible spending habits. INTRODUCTION: He was a man who seldom worked and always had an excuse for why- none of them was very convincing. He was healthy, capable and jobs were available but none suited his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Difficult People Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 16, 2018

This is message 40 in our exposition of Romans. This messages considers insight on dealing with difficult people.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Dealing with Difficult People” Romans 12:14-21 Review Then He said to them, "Beware, and be on your guard against every form of greed; for not even when one has an abundance does his life consist of his possessions." Luke 12:15 A. Think and live ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:14-21, Galatians 5:19-21, 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

When God Calls Your Name

Contributed by Dean Meadows on Oct 28, 2002

This sermons deals with the types of calls from God and the responces that follow them.

When God Calls Your Name 10/19/02 You all know the show “The Price is Right”. Your name is called out and you have the opportunity to be a participant to win lots of prizes. Can you imagine setting in that audience and hearing your name called out, only you don’t answer that call. No, you would ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:8-9

Denomination: *other

Building A Caring Church By Sharing Christ Series

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

Everyone who has decided to know and serve Christ has been selected and called to be a watchman to this world.

Introduction: Ancient cities were different from our cities in this day and age. Most cities were small in comparison and did not have all the protection that we have today. To protect those living in the city, walls were built around the city to fortify it. Watchmen or sentries were then posted ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 3:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

What Is A Family

Contributed by David Azbell on Jul 24, 2004

This is the first in a series of sermons trying to explain the family and the roles with in the family.

What is a Family? This will begin a sermon series on what is a marriage and what is a family. This topic is too lengthy to cover in one sermon so it will be broken down into a series. We will first discuss the male partner and then the female partner. Pay close attention here. I purposely avoided ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational