Sermons on Righteous Struggle:

Radical Living

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 16, 2009

What is it we really treasure? Money, possessions or Christ?

February 1, 2009 Radical Living 1 Timothy 6:7-19 A man decides he’s going to pay off his credit card. He owes $7,500 and believes God does not want him to be in debt, so he decides he’ll cut up the card and pay off the $7,500 by making the minimum monthly payment until it’s gone. Your question — ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:7-19

Denomination: Baptist

Conquering Your Sin

Contributed by Brian Menear on Nov 19, 2006

Based on Romans. Why we sin and strategy for conquering it.

Conquering Your Sin Even after being saved, some people continue to have a problem with sin. Sin must be conquered to grow as a Christian and live an abundant life. As a unrepentant sinner, you cannot fully inherit or live the abundant life. Sins power can no longer have power over us if we have ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Climbing Higher

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Sep 9, 2010

Satan wants to keep us from making progress in our spiritual life. With the Lord’s help, though, we can keep on climbing. To avoid sin’s tragedy, learn Satan’s strategy.

Opening illustration: Pastor Dale Kurtz laughed so hard that his sides ached. He was watching a frustrated squirrel trying to climb the metal pole supporting a bird feeder. The squirrel repeatedly got part way up, then slowly slid down the pole in a heap. In describing this incident, Kurtz wrote, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Motivates? Walk As Jesus Walked! Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Sep 16, 2012

What motivates your Christian walk? John tells his readers two things old things but also a new thing...Walk as Jesus walked!

1 John 2:1-14 What motivates? Last week when I started this series I finished on verse 2 of chapter 2 of 1st John. But hey I’m doing the Sermon overlap thing here as we can all do with a reminder of our sins being forgiven. John’s purpose for writing was so the people he was writing to would ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-14

Denomination: Salvation Army

God’s E. P. A.

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 20, 2013

Just like the EPA cleans up pollutants in the US, God's EPA cleans up the pollution of the human body, soul, and spirit. What 3 cleaning forces does this? The Word (Euaggelion), Holy Spirit (Pneuma), and the Blood (Aima).

GOD’S E. P. A. 1 Jn. 5:8 KJV INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: The Garden of Eden 1. One day in the Garden of Eden, Eve called out to God. "Lord, I have a problem!" "What's the problem, Eve?" 2. "Lord, thank you for creating me and giving me this beautiful garden and all of these wonderful animals, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Pleasing God Instead Of Men Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Oct 17, 2012

Priorities, integrity, leadership

PLEASING GOD INSTEAD OF MEN 1 THESS 2: 1-12 Oct. 14, 2012 INTRODUCTION: I honestly believe that we should not lower the expectations for following Christ because it’s costly…but we should expect…and encourage genuine followers of Christ to grow…reach new levels of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prayer Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 21, 2012

John Wesley considered prayer an essential part of Christian living. He called it in many of his writings the most important and powerful means of grace. Prayer empowers us for ministry and following God. Jesus showed us this through His own example. Afte

Prayer: A Means of Grace 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 I found a series of “Dear God” prayers on the internet, a few of which I’d like to share with you:

 7-year old Debbie prayed, “Dear God: Please send a new baby for Mommy. The new baby you sent last week cries too ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Methodist

Accountability Series

Contributed by Gregg Barbour on Feb 8, 2010

What does accountability look like in a group, and why would anyone want to be held accountable?

Two weeks ago we started a new series called Growth Through Groups and we began to take a look at three different areas that we will grow through groups- community, depth, and accountability. We looked at community, and how we need to do life together with other like minded people. People with ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:9-13

Denomination: *other

Hidden Hurting Healed Series

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jan 10, 2011

Part 1 from 1 Kings 17. A message on how God sometimes puts His servants through a season of hiddennes where there will be limited hearing from God, limited provision, and subjection to a confining space.

Hidden Hurting Healed (Note to pastors this message is available on my church website in audio and PDF format. The PDF file includes embedded graphics I used in the powerpoint for this message. The PPT file is available if you contact me directly. Blessings. http://www.plymouthcf.org) 1 Kings ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Reformation Day

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Nov 3, 2015

Reformation Day

Reformation Day Martin Luther Eph. 2:8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Grace is knowing God can Faith is knowing God will. Today the church is preaching people happy but not preaching people free. Martin Luther ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8

Denomination: Foursquare

Jesus Is The Way - Our Rock

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Mar 26, 2021

Part 5 of a series looking at how created us in His image, which ultimately leading to the cross.

Jesus is the Way – Our Rock March 28, 2021 What is it that you fully, 100% trust in? Do you trust yourself? Do you trust the economy? Do you trust your family and friends? Do you trust gravity will always work? Do you trust that when you flip the switch, the lights will come on. That when we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-21, Romans 10:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Speak Out With Boldness

Contributed by Lee Houston on Apr 11, 2021

We are to fight against the evils of our time with truth, righteousness, faith and we are to proclaim the Gospel boldly.

Speak Out With Boldness Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20, Luke 4:1-13 Central idea: We are to fight against the evils of our time with truth, righteousness, and faith proclaiming the Gospel boldly. Delivery style: Speak forcefully Paul was in chains in prison when He wrote this letter to the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20, Luke 4:1-13

The Parable Of The Unforgiving Servant: The Power Of Forgiveness, The Danger Of Unforgiveness

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 2, 2022

So today we come to the parable of the unforgiving servant. The central topic being, forgiveness, and the power of forgiveness.

"In "The Christian Leader," Don Ratzlaff retells a story Vernon Grounds came across in Ernest Gordon's Miracle on the River Kwai. The Scottish soldiers, forced by their Japanese captors to labor on a jungle railroad, had degenerated to barbarous behavior, but one afternoon ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Salvation Army

Deliverance From Sin- Part 2 Series

Contributed by Kiruba Stephen on Apr 4, 2022

Breaking the Bondage of Sin

Hallelujah! You can take whatever sin you have tonight and say, “Lord, pardon me, pardon me for I have sinned against You. When I want to do some wrong to somebody else, it’s really against you first because You made me serve You and that’s against Your will. Nicodemus says, “Teacher, we know You ...read more

Scripture: John 3:2

Jesus’ Sacrifice For Our Redemption (Luke, Part 12) Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Apr 11, 2022

Today we are going to examine the arrest, trial, crucifixion, and burial. If you have been in church for at least a year, you’ve heard this message, so, my challenge to you is this: Ask God, “What is that I need to learn as we enter this Holy week?”

Jesus’ Sacrifice for our Redemption (Luke, Part 12) Luke 22:39-23:56 Introduction / Recap - Last week, we discussed the Lord’s Supper and its importance for today -- What Jesus does is give them a covenant they can stand firm on -- If they serve, they will earn a place in eternity by His side ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-18, Jeremiah 17:9, 2 Corinthians 7:10, Luke 22:39-71, Luke 23:1-56  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational