Sermons on Restraints:

The Importance Of Our Church's Vision

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jul 17, 2006

Whether or not a church has a God-given vision for how it is to partner with God in its work is eternally important.

In the first part of Proverbs 29:18, we find a familiar portion of Scripture. Most Christians are familiar with the quote from the KJV: “Where there is no vision, the people perish.” The translation in the NIV gives us insight as to why people with no vision perish: “Where there is no revelation, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Warfare 1 Series

Contributed by Shane Hart on Aug 10, 2006

The first in a series looking at the daily reality of what we face in spiritual warfare.

What about spiritual warfare? 2 Corinthians 10 & Ephesians 6 Well, I can tell you this may be the most diverse of our discussions yet and at least one of, if not the, most misunderstood, misused, abused, and outright confusing topics we can bring up. It seems that everyone has their own opinions ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:2-62

Denomination: Pentecostal

Spiritual Corrections For The Modern Church

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Dec 10, 2006

Paul’s corrections of the church in Corinth

Intro: an amazing fact about the letters of Paul to the churches that most people want to over-look, is the fact that a lot of what he said was corrective in nature. I know he had mushy intro’s and long gooshy good-byes, but the meat of the letter was instruction, and reproof and correction. Since ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Better Bent Than Broken

Contributed by Dr. Jeremy Simpson on Mar 11, 2007

It is better to bow now in humility than to be broken under hand of God’s Judgment

PSALM 1--LESSON 2 BETTER BENT THAN BROKEN-- PSALMS 2 Introduction: Psalm one called attention to the Law. Psalm two directs our thoughts to Prophecy. And according to Luke 16:16, these are the two ruling notes of the Old Testament. Psalm one begins on the word “blessed,” and Psalm two ends on ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Life Essentials 4 Series

Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Mar 13, 2007

God has given us tools for service; here are four important ones.

• In our life, we have undoubtedly offended, hurt or sinned against several people • The pain that we cause is often unknown to us but prevalent to the one affected • We can cause sorrow through physical, emotional and spiritual aspects • The rewarding feeling, however, is when the one whom we have ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

What Being A Parent Sometimes Means

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 21, 2007

Mothers have to often make difficult decisions. With God’s help they can do it wisely.

Mother’s Day Sermon “What Being a Parent Sometimes Means” Exodus 2:1-11 INTRODUCTION: “The Lord gives good many things twice over; but he don’t give ye a mother but once” says Tom in Harriet Beecher Stowe’s Uncle Tom’s Cabin. Today is the day set aside each year to pay tribute to Mothers, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

The Curse Of The Cargo Cult

Contributed by Craig Sully on Apr 7, 2010

Rather than being a shoddy imitation, we need to emulate the Book of Acts Church, unintimidated by others.

The Curse of the Cargo Cult 2 TImothy 3:1 This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. 2 For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, 3 Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Reasons To Rejoice Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 10, 2010

God enables rejoicing in all circumstances by teaching us to trust his sovereign care.

Scripture Introduction The Apostle wrote Philippians to be read in the church, and at just over three pages in my Bible, it takes less than 14 minutes to do so. Let us trust the Spirit of the Word to minister to our spirits through this joyful letter. [Read Philippians 1.1-4.23. ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Reminder In The Rainbow

Contributed by Ken Pell on May 3, 2010

A communion meditation reminding the Church to never lose the wonder of the mercy of God.

The Reminder in the Rainbow Rev. 4:1-11 & Genesis 9:12-17 Sermon Objective: A communion meditation to remind the Church to never lose the wonder of the mercy of God. Genesis 9:12-17 12 And God said, "This is the sign of the covenant I am making between me and you and every living creature with ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11

Denomination: Nazarene

Grace And The Law Series

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Apr 28, 2011

God sent Christ to fulfill the law, and he now allows us to satisfy it through our identification with him.

Romans 7:1-13 Introduction: A. Do you ever wish they had consulted you before making a particular law? B. For example, the area you are driving through is posted 45 mph because it is a residential zone, but there are only three houses throughout the entire area? C. Michelle and I sometimes discuss ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Olympic Glory

Contributed by Jason Jones on May 16, 2011

Exposition of 1 Corinthians 9 regarding running the Christian life race to win the prize. Do you run to win? Are you in the Christian life to spectate? Is your Christian life just flailing along in laziness, flabbiness, outta shape, and without clear p

Text: 1 Cor 9:23-27, Title: Olympic Glory, Date/Place: NRBC, 5/15/11, AM A. Opening illustration: Shoot for an “A” next time…British athletes 10,000 training for Olympics B. Background to passage: On the heels of his two chapter discussion on the willing limitation of Christian ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:23-27

Denomination: Baptist

Revelation 7: Horses Cause Trouble, Don’t They?

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Apr 11, 2011

An explanation of the 4 horses in Revelation 6, and a verse-by-verse study on Revelation 7. Your congregation will be able to easily follow and fully understand this study.

I remember when I was in the seventh grade; I was the new kid in school and had the great misfortune of standing up against the school bully. To make a long story short, and because I actually had the audacity of arguing with him in front of his friends, he began to hit me. I saw the fist ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:1-17

Denomination: *other

Getting Back Into The Fellowship Of God Series

Contributed by Jordan Muck on Sep 7, 2016

Sermon series on 1 john

Series: 1 John Week: Four Passage: 1 John 1:8 - 1 John 2:1 Title: Getting back into the Fellowship of God Focus: Repentance of Sin Introduction: Scripture: 1 John 1:8 - 1 John 2:1 Point #1: Recognition of Personal Sin (1 John 1:8) • Explanation: (NOTE: Remember he is speaking to believers ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Perspective: Sight Vs Faith

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 22, 2017

LOOK AGAIN MY FRIEND. The battles of life are often lost when we walk by sight. Your attitudes and perspective can clearly hinder or promote God's plan. The choice is up to you? Faith is a great tool.

PERSPECTIVE: CHANGE THE FACTS VS. CHANGE YOUR PERSPECTIVE... SIGHT VS FAITH? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: 2 Corinthians 5:7 (KJV) (For we walk by faith, not by sight:) 2 Corinthians 5:7 (NIV) We live by faith, not by sight. 2 Corinthians 5:7 (NLT) For we live by ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:10-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When It's Okay To Be A Dumb Donkey! Series

Contributed by John Brooks on Oct 21, 2018

#5 out of 2 Peter. In 2 Peter 2:1-22, Peter describes the false teachers who were leading the believers astray. He uses 4 Old Testament examples to validate New Testament beliefs and behaviors.

WHEN IT’S OKAY BE A DUMB DONKEY! “But these, like unreasoning animals, born as creatures of instinct to be captured and killed, reviling where they have no knowledge, will in the destruction of those creatures also be destroyed, suffering wrong as the wages of doing wrong. They count it a pleasure ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ