Sermons on Running From God:

Are You "Heir"-Headed

Contributed by Shawn Murphree on Apr 7, 2003

Being a heir of Christ.

Romans 8:12-17 Are you Heir-Headed? Shawn Murphree 1/20/03 Rom 8:12-17 12 Therefore, brethren, we are debtors--not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh. 13 For if you live according to the flesh you will die; ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:12-17

Denomination: Church Of God

Giving Is More Important Than Money Pt 1 Series

Contributed by Joe Hayes on Jan 12, 2009

First things First it more important to care for you spiritual life than the amount of money you give. www.preaching.co.nr

Another Thing many Christians Find Hard to do is to give. In this life we have be blessed with Time, Talents, Possessions and Money, of course some more than others. Many have worked hard to develop skills and talents that have enabled them to earn the money to buy possessions and have the time ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Rahab: Remember The Name Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Mar 30, 2022

Read Hebrews chapter 11 hall of faith. Where is Joshua? Where is Caleb? They did not make the hall of faith list. Rahab the harlot did. She is a great Old Testament hero of the faith.

Rahab is a harlot, a prostitute. In the footnote of my Bible it says that she is possibly the innkeeper. No, that is not a possible interpretation, and I will mention why a little later. When we come to the book of Joshua we come to a new era for the people of Israel with a new leader: Joshua. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-24, Joshua 6:17-25, Hebrews 11:31, James 2:25-26, Matthew 1:5-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

New Foundations

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Nov 14, 2003

The Temple in Jerusalem was foundational to OT Judaism in the same way as the Temple of the Holy Spirit is foundational to the New Covenant

Field Dalling 26-11-03 Mark 13:1-8 Shaking the Foundations As I started preparing the sermon for this morning, I was puzzled why this particular passage of the Gospel of Mark was in the lectionary. The whole Chapter is about the Signs of the End of the Age, but these first eight verses only ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-8

Denomination: Anglican

Called To Suffering And Glory Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 25, 2016

We are called to suffering: but we are also called to glory.

V. SUFFERING AND GLORY. A. CALLED TO SUFFERING. 1 Peter 2:19-21. The Apostle Peter uses his address to domestic servants (1 Peter 2:18) to illustrate the calling of all Christians to share in the sufferings of Christ. “For this is grace,” he quite literally says (1 Peter 2:19): this is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:19-21, 1 Thessalonians 2:12, 1 Peter 5:10, Philippians 3:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Prayers For Growth" Series

Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Jun 11, 2010

Praying for Growth

“What Paul does in Ephesians chapter 1, and therefore encourages us to copy, is both to keep praising God that in Christ all spiritual blessings are ours and to keep praying that we may know the fullness of what he has given us in his son.” John Stott In verses 16-19 Paul gives special ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:16-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Atheism Illusion

Contributed by R. Escoanyelin Ortiz on Mar 25, 2012

The reasons why i dont believe in atheism

I JUST FINISHED READING RICHARD DAWKINS' BOOK THE GOD DELUSION. HE ALMOST CONVINCE ME OF ATHEISM. A DEEP QUESTION KEPT ATTACKING MY MIND: WHAT IF I HAD BEEN BELIEVING A LIE FOR 13 YEARS? ALL THAT TIME WASTED BELIEVING A LIE? BUT I CRIED OUT: PLEASE FATHER HELP ME MY MIND IS ABOUT TO EXPLODE. AND HE ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Some Things Just Don't Belong Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Aug 30, 2006

When we put on the new life of Christ there are some things that have no place in our lives anymore.

Some Things Just Don’t Belong Ephesians 5:1-5 Ephesians 5:1 (NLT) Follow God’s example in everything you do, because you are his dear children. Follow the Leader  Following requires focus • Upon the activity of God • John 5:19 John 5:19 (NLT) Jesus replied, "I assure you, the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Righteousness In Me, But Jesus Series

Contributed by Leslie Tarlton on Nov 19, 2014

Romans 3:1-20 The communication of righteousness outside of me.

The Letter to the Romans Chapter 3:1-20 No righteousness in me, but Jesus Introduction: Rom 3:1 & 2 What advantage then has the Jew? or what profit is there of circumcision? Much every way: chiefly, because that unto them were committed the oracles of God. There is profit in being a servant ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

If

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 30, 2005

Life is full of temptations and we can be guided through them by the example of Christ at his temptation by the devil. This sermon unites Luke 4: 1 – 13 and Deuteronomy 26: 1 - 11 to gain a Biblical perspective on temptation.

If Luke 4: 1 – 13 / Deuteronomy 26: 1 - 11 Intro: It’s a small two letter word. --- Often it carries with a great burden. --- If --- If I had known, If I had gone, If I were rich, If … If. Our lives can be full of ifs. Jesus was no different. I. Verse 1-3 – Jesus is at his weakest – he is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Always Be Thankful For Everything

Contributed by Don Schultz on Aug 3, 2012

How is it possible to always be thankful? The secret is "focus."

Friday: Ephesians 5:15-20: 15 Be very careful, then, how you live —not as unwise but as wise, 16 making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. 17 Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is. 18 Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20

Denomination: Lutheran

The Importance Of Worship And Attendance

Contributed by João Cruz on Jan 24, 2003

Attend the church’s worship sevices is more than take your body to the building or a meeting.

THE IMPORTANCE OF WORSHIP AND ATTENDANCE "Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God - this is your spiritual act of worship." Rm 12:1 I. The IMPORTANCE OF ATTENDANCE The Bible teaches us that God wants us, "…to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Nehemiah - Rebuilding The Walls Chapters 2:18-4:6 Series

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Nov 29, 2015

Following Nehemiah's example will lead to church revitalization

Nehemiah - Rebuilding the Walls Chapters 2:18-4:6 Introduction: Illustration of “Not success but faithfulness” I. They discovered God’s will (v. 2:18) - Illustration of “The will of God” A. God’s hand was on them B. How God provided C. They decided to follow ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Tragedy Of Lost Potential

Contributed by David Taylor on Apr 23, 2003

Because of sin, there are many who will come to the end of life askig the question, "What if," or "What could I have been?"

Introduction: Bernard Shaw, the winner of the 1925 Nobel Prize for literature, played the “What If” game before he died. A reporter asked him if he could live his life over, and be any person he has know, or any other person in history, who would he be? Mr. Shaw replied, “I would be the man ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unveiling Of The Gospel - Part 2

Contributed by Tiger Gullett on Dec 15, 2003

Many believe Romans to be a complicated book of the Bible. It is more like Christianity 101. This series of messages is to "Unveil the Gospel of Christ."

REVIEW: PART 1 (A) THE PLAN OF THE GOSPEL (1:1-17) THIS MESSAGE: (B) The Need Of The Gospel - GOD’S CASE 1:18-3:20 I. GOD’S CASE AGAINST GODLESSNESS (v18-32) (v18-23) (a) SOME OF MANKIND CHOOSES BLATANT GODLESSNESS 1. God made it plain to mankind, who he was, and His desire to love ...read more

Denomination: Baptist