Sermons on Secular Influence:

Power Struggles

Contributed by Kevin Keeling on Mar 19, 2004

Power Struggles

Power Struggles Act 16:16-34 I. The Power of Sin. V16-17 Spirit of Deception A. POSSESSED BY A DEMON Spirit of Divination SHE WAS JUST A LITTLE GIRL 1. Strong’s defines the Greek word here as "a young girl, a damsel, a maid-servant, or a young female slave." ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Denomination: Baptist

Unseen Preparations For The Future Series

Contributed by Thomas Black on Feb 2, 2005

Even in some of the most obscure passages of the scriptures God’s plans become evident if we’ll just look.

Back in Chapter 11 we were introduced to Abraham and His family. Abram was one of three brothers. The other two were Nahor and Haran. The growth and direction of this family is what the entire Old testament records. First we discovered that Haran had a son named Lot. Lot came along with Abram ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:20-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The 17 Promises Given To The Overcomer

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Feb 3, 2005

Any and everyone can sing the song "We’re overcomers", but only the true overcomers are given the promises of God.

“The 17 Promises given to the Overcomer” The word “overcome”, “overcometh”, and “overcomer”, comes from the Greek word “NIKAO” and appears in the Bible 32 times. Numbers in the Bible play a very important role; if you don’t believe that read 2nd Kings 13: 17 – 19 “And he said, Take the ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

Being Set Free By God's Power

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Feb 3, 2005

God can set us free by His power alone

BEING SET FREE BY GOD’S POWER EX. 13:17-18, 21-22. 14:10-14, 21-22, 30-31 President Dwight Eisenhower spoke these words in his first inaugural address on January 20, 1953, “History does not entrust the care of freedom to the weak and timid. He knew first hand the cost of victory as well as the ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

Ya'll Come Back Now Series

Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Feb 8, 2005

This sermon is teaching on the ascension and return of Jesus.

Ya’ll Come Back Now – Jesus will return: Acts 1:9-11 There are 260 chapters in the N.T. and in those chapters the second coming of Christ is mentioned 318 times. That is one in every 25 verses from Matthew to Revelation. Jesus will return in like manner as he left. His Ascension 1. From the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Another Night With The Frogs

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Feb 10, 2005

Why would anyone want to stay in the same old condition. You don’t have to spend another night with the frogs in your life.

“Another Night With the FROGS” Exodus 8:1-15 One of the biggest conflicts a person has within themselves is procrastination. Procrastination means: to put off intentionally or habitually the doing of something that should be done. Procrastination literally is a thief of time. The dictionary ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 8:1-15

Denomination: Apostolic

What In Hell Happened

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Feb 10, 2005

When Jesus died on the cross and was burried He descended into hell - What in Hell happened?

“What in Hell Happened?” by Elder Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. I want to talk about something that in and of itself is not in the Bible; however, it is a summation of the faith and belief of those of us that are called Christians. That which I want to speak about is what is called the “Apostles ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:9-10

Denomination: Apostolic

Nehemiah And The Bible Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Feb 11, 2005

Talks and full order of service for an All Age Worship service on ’The Bible’ as part of a series in the book of Nehemiah. Email me for word files and PowerPoint

Below is the order of service with brief section headings and descriptions. Below that is the full order of service with talk notes and PowerPoint prompts. Obviously the Word file of this looks better as it has formatting! Email me for it if you want it. _________________ All Age Order of Service, ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Streams In The Desert Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 19, 2005

God touches our lives with refreshing streams in the midst of our difficult times.

GOD, WATER AND LIFE SEPTEMBER 20, 2004 Isaiah 35:1-7 “Streams in the Desert” INTRODUCTION One of the harshest truths that we ever learn is that suffering and difficult times is a part of life. No one can go through life without experiencing suffering in some shape or form. The once popular ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Wonders Of The Bible

Contributed by David Parks on Feb 25, 2005

Of the many wonders of history, the Bible stands in a catagory of its own.

THE WONDERS OF THE BIBLE TEXT: 2 Timothy. 3:16-17; Psalm 117:2; Mark. 13:31 Introduction. 1. The Bible is the Book of Books. 2. It is the rock upon which Christianity is built. 3. It is the Declaration of Independence from ignorance and superstition. 4. It is the Emancipation Proclamation of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:34-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Word: Nourishment For The Spirit

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on May 28, 2004

The Bible provides nourishment for our spirit, much like food and water provide physical nourishment. We need to accept the authority of God’s Word; Incorporate the truth of the Bible into our thinking; and Apply it to our lives.

(I borrowed from William Richard Ezell’s sermon published in The Preacher’s Magazine—using his outline and some of his ideas. But I also included enough new material that I thought it worthwhile to post. I don’t have footnote material on the magazine. If anyone has it, please email it to me, and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Nazarene

Stay Between The Lines - Part 1

Contributed by Joe Rowland on May 29, 2004

God wants us to stay between the lines; He wants us to stay within the Bible.

STAY BETWEEN THE LINES PART 1 PROVERBS 22:6 6. Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old he will not depart from it. We live in a day that compares to that of Noah. We call evil good and good evil. A judge has to take down the 10 commandments from the courthouse, but people ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Judas Iscariot

Contributed by David King on May 31, 2004

He was clever, manipulative, maybe even ingenius, but he was wrong and it cost him so much, think of how he miscalulated the situation.

TEXT Act 1:25 INTRO: Can you really calculate the odds? Can you really know what is in your future? Can a person really implement their plans to the fullest when they don’t know the future? I submit to you that Judas was a man who thought he had life under control and he had his future going ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:11-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Wise-And Other-Wise Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 14, 2004

#1 in Proverbs & Parables Series: An over-view of Proverbs describes 4 kinds of fools described in Proverbs.

Proverbs/Parables Series #1 Wise and Other-Wise by: K. Edward Skidmore Proverbs 1-2 DRAMA: Foundation of Sand by Susan & Ed Skidmore Would you buy a Jiffy Build Home? That’s the kind of question Jesus was asking in the Parable of the foolish builder. SCRIPTURE READING: Matthew ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Through The Ages

Contributed by Glen Lawhun on Jun 15, 2004

Jesus was, is and always will be the Great I AM!

Jesus through the age… June 13, 2004 John 8:58 Read John 8:58 A lady ask me one time, “How can Jesus have existed before the earth was created when He was only born about 2000 years ago?” I suppose the same question might be asked about this statement Jesus made in John 8:58, How can Jesus say, ...read more

Scripture: John 8:58

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ