Sermons on Shame And Reproach:

Name Above All Names Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jul 20, 2014

You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain, for the Lord will not hold him guiltless who takes his name in vain.

Dakota Community Church July 20, 2014 Name Above All Names Summer Series at Dakota: The 10 Commandments Exodus 20:7 You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain, for the Lord will not hold him guiltless who takes his name in vain. Introduction: Is it Right to Teach Law to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Mennonite

But God

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Oct 16, 2013

The other day I found myself in a negative/hard/bad ________________, but God made a way where there seem to be now way! And He will do it for you; just fill in the blank.

Quotes: “Identify your problems but give your power and energy to solutions.” Tony Robbins “You live longer once you realize that any time spent being unhappy is wasted.” Ruth E. Renkl “Things work out best for those who make the best of how things work out.” ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Lord And The Lost

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Mar 29, 2012

A sermon comparing the attitudes of the lost towards the Lord as opposed to their attitudes today towards the church.

“The Lord and the Lost” Luke 15:1-7 Scripture Reading Luke 15:1 Then drew near unto him all the publicans and sinners for to hear him. 2 And the Pharisees and scribes murmured, saying, This man receiveth sinners, and eateth with them. 3 And he spake this parable unto them, saying, 4 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Hide And Seek

Contributed by Pastor Glen Key on Mar 9, 2011

Then they will come to their senses and escape from the devil’s trap. For they have been held captive by him to do whatever he wants.

Hide And Seek II Timothy 2: 1-26 (I Timothy 3:7). "Moreover he must have a good report of them which are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil Psalm 38:12 “Those also who seek my life lay snares for me; those who seek my hurt speak of destruction, and plan deception ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-26

Denomination: Church Of God

Run Towards Your Giant

Contributed by C Jordan on Aug 14, 2011

What giants are you facing in your life? The story of David gives us the keys to having confidence to run towards our giants and defeat them.

RUN TOWARDS YOUR GIANT INTRO TO SPEAKER: August 14, 1989 – 22 years ago today I met Jesus! INTRO TO TOPIC: For the past couple of weeks, we have been considering the story of the disciple Peter who got out of the boat to walk on the water with Jesus. God wants us to get out of the boats of our ...read more

Denomination: *other

Why Remember Communion?

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 22, 2009

At man’s best, all he can offer isn’t enough. However, what Christ Jesus offered once, brought an eternal remedy. The proof, He sat down at the right hand of God.

Why Remember Communion? Hebrews 10:11-12, Ephesians 2:4-6 11 And every priest stands ministering daily and offering repeatedly the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins. 12 But this Man, after He had offered one sacrifice for sins forever, sat down at the right hand of God, 4 But God, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:11-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Cause Of The Kingdom

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Jul 31, 2010

• This week I want to talk with you about having a cause for the Kingdom. • All across the world, each week, Christians gather at traditional church services. However, many have become passive about advancing the Kingdom of God. • There is a cause for

Introduction • This week I want to talk with you about having a cause for the Kingdom. • All across the world, each week, Christians gather at traditional church services. However, many have become passive about advancing the Kingdom of God. • There is a cause for our salvation, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 7:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unanswered Prayers

Contributed by Chris Layton on Sep 22, 2009

Why are your prayers not getting answered? Scripture is very clear why...

Unanswered Prayers Psalm 66:18 Have you ever had something on your mind, you pray and pray over it and nothing ever comes from it? That can get frustrating… We say we pray and sometimes we even pray in earnest but for the life of us we can’t understand why God id NOT answering our prayers. I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 66:18

Denomination: Baptist

Final Truths Gleaned From Esther Series

Contributed by Larry Finley on Oct 1, 2009

Summary of Truths from Esther

TRUTHS GLEANED FROM ESTHER 9/30/09 Esther 9 & 10 1. June 24th Began our Study of Esther a. 11 sermons later we come to the end b. Chaps. 9 & 10 Summarize and Explain 1)Events – Haman’s hatred and death; Jews self defense 2) Establishes – Feast of Purim; 5 Official estb by God & this 2. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Pure Religion

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Mar 4, 2012

A sermon about the contradiction between vain and pure religion.

“Pure Religion” James 1:22-27 Scripture Reading James 1:22 But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. 23 For if any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass: 24 For he beholdeth himself, and goeth his ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-27

Denomination: Baptist

Full Acceptance Of Our Savior

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 3, 2013

To enumerate the attitudes we should have in full acceptance of CHRIST.

I. EXORDIUM: Did you accepted CHRIST in full? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate the attitudes we should have in full acceptance of CHRIST. IV. TEXT: 1 Timothy 4:9-10 (Amplified Bible) This saying is reliable and worthy of complete acceptance by everybody. With ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Live A Life To Please God Series

Contributed by Ritchie Guerrero on Oct 20, 2020

Colossians 3:23-24 "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, since you know you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward."

10-18-2020 (1st Onsite Worship, after lockdown; Leaders only) Series 3 : Theme : Promote Excellence Live a Life to Please God 1 Thessalonians 4:1 Living to Please God 4 As for other matters, brothers and sisters, we instructed you how to live in order to please God, as in fact you are living. Now ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23, Colossians 3:24, 1 Thessalonians 4:1

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Bargain: Deceived Or Rescued, Has Evil Prevailed.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 7, 2021

I have heard many times recently through the media and social media that EVIL HAS PREVAILED. This is a terrible distortion that is breeding fear, worrying chaos, panic and commotion. God's truth will always prevail. God says: HAVE CONFIDENCE AND TRUST MY WORD.

BARGAIN: DECEIVED OR RESCUED?… HAS EVIL PREVAILED? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com WHAT IS HAPPENING? WHAT IS COMING ON THIS WORLD? COME ON LET’S MAKE A DEAL? I PICK CURTAIN 3 --- THE GIFT BEHIND CURTAIN 3 IS CHAOS, CRISIS, PANIC, COMMOTION, WARS, RUMORS OF WARS, EARTHQUAKES, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:26-28, 2 Peter 2:9, Isaiah 36:8-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Racism, Reconciliation & Healing

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Jun 5, 2020

We are living in turbulent times. There is hatred on every side. How can God's church navigate these challenges and bring hope to a world who has lost her way? In this message Dr. Vorce shares Biblical insights concerning racism, reconciliation and healing.

James 2:1-9 TPT INTRODUCTION As a younger minister I had an older minister (much older) make a statement to me one day that opened my eyes and made me realize that racism does exist in our world today and that I would have to work to heal it throughout my lifetime. The statement was ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-9

Denomination: Church Of God

Polygamous Life (Genesis 30)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 9, 2024

Can God show mercy upon very imperfect servants? Does Jacob's life reveal that polygamy simply does not work? Was God's design from the beginning of one man and one woman simply the best? Let's look at Genesis 30.

Does Jacob’s life reveal why polygamy does not work? Did Leah suffer because of this selfish lifestyle? Did competition between wives make family harmony difficult? Did God bless Jacob despite his personal failings? Did God know what He was doing when He designed marriage to be between one man and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist