Sermons on Righteous Struggle:

Dying To Live

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Mar 10, 2010

We must die to ourselves in order to be fully alive in Christ.

Dying to Live Matthew 10:37-42 37 Anyone who loves his father or mother more than me is not worthy of me; anyone who loves his son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me; 38and anyone who does not take his cross and follow me is not worthy of me. 39 Whoever finds his life will lose it, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:37-42

Denomination: Baptist

Having Power With God

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 26, 2012

Most spend their lives living nominal Christian lives with little or no power. If you and I desire to be more than mundane believers and to have power with God I believe we need to have four key elements – humility, faith, perseverance, and holiness.

Having Power with God Genesis 32:22-30 Jacob spent a night encountering God. At the end of that night his name was changed from “Jacob” which means “supplanter”, “heel catcher”, or “deceiver” to Israel meaning “having power with God”. Jacob was changed. No longer was he going to live his way. As ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-30

Denomination: Baptist

Somebody Got Mad

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Apr 15, 2014

Angry and Anointed means bad news for the devil, God is looking for some angry people.

Text.   1Sam 11:1-11 In this portion of scripture Saul represents a radical believer, (a radical Christian)   Radical: "Extremist, far beyond the norm, over the top, even to the point of being called crazy"   If there ever was a time we needed radical Christianity it's now.   There are all ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 11:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Death Penalty

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Aug 3, 2009

Death Penalty in the church

Why are we talking about the death penalty in the church? That’s the question some of you are asking as we complete our series on Tough Issues. Sometimes people tell me that they wish we would not discuss topics like this one in church or that they wish I would not preach on them. "We just need ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Perfect Christmas Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 7, 2016

But even though we know that life is never that perfect, we get so focused on how everything appears perfect and that bleeds into our lives as we begin to yearn for the perfect life and this time of year, the perfect Christmas.

Giving Up The Perfect Christmas? Matthew 1:18-25 Debbie Macomber writes in her book, “The Perfect Christmas” about receiving a Christmas card a week before Thanksgiving from a college friend, named Jill. Jill had married her college sweetheart two weeks before they graduated. They now ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Methodist

Effectual Fervent Prayer Series

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Oct 21, 2013

Fervency in prayer is like the tension a string puts on a bow, it transfers its energy to the arrow to make it fly straight and true. An effective prayer is one that is successful in producing a desired or intended result.

Effectual Fervent Prayer PPT 1 Series title We are in our study of the book of James entitled: Getting the right angle on things. Today we are going to talk about, why and when prayer doesn't work, and why and when prayer does work. By getting the right angle on this we can see more prayers ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

84. Revelation 20 - Hell Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 18, 2018

It is not God’s intention that any humans end up in this place. If they end up there it is because they have willfully aligned themselves with the destructive and wicked tendencies of the devil.

IN GOD'S IMAGE 84 - REVELATION 20 -HELL This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning with God in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:14-15, Ezekiel 18:23, Revelation 21:3-4, Matthew 25:41, Romans 6:23, 2 Peter 2:4-6, Matthew 10:28, John 5:24, Acts 17:27-28, 1 Corinthians 15:28, Hebrews 2:9-10, John 3:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

Genuine Faith Is Patient Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Aug 15, 2018

Genuine faith displays patience. Patience with God's timing and plan, with each other, and during our afflictions.

Genuine Faith is Patient 5:7-12 Genuine faith displays patience. 1. Patience with God’s timing and plan James 5:7-8 Galatians 6:7; 2 Corinthians 9:6 ; Revelations 19:11-16; Isaiah 55:8-11 2. Patience with each other James 5:9 Matthew 7:1-3 Remember: when tempted to ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

In The Midst Of Coronavirus Series

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Jun 2, 2020

The pandemic we have today is a great opportunity for us to show our faith and hope of Christian life

In the Midst of Coronavirus Matthew 14:22-27 Jesus insisted that his disciples get back into the boat and cross to the other side of the lake, while he sent the people home. Matthew 14:22 (NLT) Father, we want to give thank you today for your mercies. We thank you today that you do not leave us ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-27, Hebrews 3:14, Ephesians 4:17-24, Matthew 10:28-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Friend Of Sinners

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Feb 18, 2021

Sinful people were drawn to Jesus

LUKE 7:34; LUKE 15:1-2 “FRIEND OF SINNERS” A) Tax collectors and other notorious sinners often came to listen to Jesus teach. * This made the Pharisees and teachers of religious law complain that He was associating [being friends] with such sinful people, even eating with them. B) Jesus’ ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:34, Luke 15:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Fulfilling Friendships

Contributed by Brian Williams on Apr 6, 2023

What do you think qualifies a person to be a friend? How can we be wise when it comes to choosing our friends? How can we build lasting and fulfilling friendships? God gives us insight about the qualities of true friendship in the Bible and especially in the book of Proverbs.

If you were to think about your friends. How many close friends would you say you have? What about good friends, or acquaintances? According to Dunbar, prof of psychology at Oxford University who developed a theory about friendships, a person, on average, may have about 500 acquaintances, 150 ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Peacemaker" Series

Contributed by Bruce Hamsher on Aug 6, 2002

Jesus saw us in our "war" and in His Compassion, He longed to bring us "peace."

“The Peacemaker” Matthew 5:9 Beatitudes - #7 Intro: (Local Festival Rumble - Confrontation - Threw some weak punches - Went Home I was young - Didn’t make much sense to me) As I grew up, I realized that many people did not live “at peace” with each other. Kids vs. Kids; Kids ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Mennonite

How To Contend For The Faith Series

Contributed by Donovan Myers on May 4, 2002

Instructions from the Doxology

When Jude began his letter, his original intention was to write a general letter about the “salvation that Christians share”. But, he modified & narrowed his concern to urging the believers to “contend for the faith”. When her used the words salvation and faith he was referring to the same ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:20-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Partners In The Gospel

Contributed by Daniel Birchfield on Dec 4, 2001

This sermons examines how that Chrisitians are called to be partners in the work of the gospel ministry.

Partners in the Gospel, Philippians 1:1-11, 11-5-00 Intro. The book of Philippians speaks of our partnership in the gospel. We are, in fact, as followers of Christ, partners in the gospel ministry. This is why congregations and individual Christians should strive to never be at odds with one ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11, Ephesians 4:3

Denomination: Baptist

Fallen Humankind Series

Contributed by Jim Hoogeveen on Nov 21, 2000

The Bible teaches that all people have sinned and are spiritually dead. We have closed hearts, darkened minds, closed ears, and blinded eyes. Because we are spiritually dead we need God's help.

Ephesians 2:1-5 HCC 10-1-00 Fallen Humankind This last week a gymnast from Romania was stripped of her Olympic gold medal because she tested positive for a drug that was banned. The team doctor had given her some medicine for her cold. It was a mistake. It was a trespass of the rules. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed