Sermons on Shrinking Back:

Romans, Part 34 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Apr 14, 2011

God continues to use those who seek Him, to accomplish His work - which is to bring His entire creation back to Him. Will we be part of the remnant which does this?

Romans, Part 34 Romans 11:1-10 Introduction - We are each called to respond … to minister … to witness … to deliver - It is the output of Grace: we take grace in; and out comes its testimony - Last week we examined Paul’s declaration to the Jews of God’s eternal ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Monday Morning Message

Contributed by Keith Tankersley on Jul 3, 2009

Church members sit and eat like sheep. Every Sunday, back to the dinner table we go. This is a Monday morning message, to inspire the flock to do something with what they just heard.

“The Monday Morning Message” Matthew 9:35-38 I. There was His Ministry Vs35 1. Method A. went forth 2. Place A. every where 3. Work A. teaching B. preaching C. healing 4. Message A. the gospel of the kingdom II. There was His demonstration of Compassion Vs36 1. He saw Crowds of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Baptist

Repairing Broken Altars

Contributed by David Seeley on Jan 15, 2005

A nation can never stand when the altars of the home and the church are not being used. It is high time to rebuild family altars and church altars and thus bring our nation back to God.

Repairing Broken Altars Background: I Kings 18 Text: I Kings 18:30-39 Key phrase: “And He prepared the altar of the Lord that was broken down.” (vs. 30) I. National Altars Our nation has replaced its altars of worship to God with worship of every other imaginable thing. Turtle eggs, dolphins, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:30-39

Denomination: Holiness

Join The Battle Series

Contributed by Thomas Black on Jan 28, 2005

In this chapter Abram goes to war to redeem his nephew. We also are called into a battle to redeem those around us. Make alliances, use strategy and bring them back alive.

GENESIS 14: 1-24 Last week was missions conference and we sang a song called, "The battle belongs to the Lord." Tonight I want to talk about a battle in the Bible as it relates to a battle in our world. Our source is the continuing stories surrounding the Life of Abram in Genesis chapter 14. In ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Isaiah Anticipates Christmas Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 14, 2015

Our beliefs extend way back before Jesus was born. Most of the elements and theology of Christmas were prophesied in one form or another by Isaiah 700 years before Jesus was born.

Isaiah Anticipates Christmas (Isaiah 7:14, 9:2,6-7, 60:5-7) 1. A small boy was writing a letter to Jesus about the Christmas presents he badly wanted. “I’ve been good for six months now,” he wrote. But after a moment’s reflection he crossed out “six months” and ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Misunderstanding Jesus Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 6, 2015

Jesus was misunderstood by his father and mother, his family, political forces, and his followers (Seed thoughts from Back to God Hour, February 1989, Volume 35, Number 2)

HoHum: John began to think about how blessed he was to have such a wonderful wife, and he decided to show his appreciation. So he went out and bought a box of candy and a dozen roses. When he got home, he decided to ring the door bell and surprise her. When Mary answered the door bell and saw him ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:50

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Loving Father Gives Responsibilities

Contributed by Saji Varghese on Jun 26, 2019

God gives some responsibilities to every one when they accept Jesus. Here in this sermon I would like to share those responsibilities as the prodigal son got back to his father.

A LOVING FATHER Text. Luke 15:11-32 11 Then He said: “A certain man had two sons. 12 And the younger of them said to his father, ‘Father, give me the portion of goods that falls to me.’ So he divided to them his livelihood. 13 And not many days after, the younger son gathered all together, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Assures Them Concerning His Coming Again Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 29, 2018

The false prophets and false Christs will offer great signs and wonders for evidence to back-up their claims, but they cannot offer any true miracles, because only Christ has that type of power.

-Tuesday- Mount of Olives Jesus Assures Them Concerning His Coming Again Scripture: Matthew 24:23-31 (Focal Passage), Mark 13:21-27, Luke 21:25-28 Matthew 24:23-31 (Focal Passage) 23 "Then if anyone says to you, ‘Look, here is the Christ!’ or ‘There!’ do not believe it. 24 "For false Christs ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:23-31, Mark 13:21-27, Luke 21:25-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Name Of The Lord

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Jul 29, 2017

A theme in the bible dating back to the third generation when "people began calling on the name of the Lord." It is vitally important to recognize the importance of the Lord's name--it is "hallowed." By calling on it we are saved.

Note: I have developed a set of slides on PowerPoint 10. If anyone is interested in having the .pptx file I will send it to you by Email. Send your request to me at sam@srmccormick.net with the subject Name of the Lord Slides and I will send them directly, along with a file of sermon notes with ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:26, Ephesians 1:20-21, Colossians 3:17, 1 Peter 4:14, 2 Timothy 2:19, James 5:10, James 5:14, 1 Corinthians 6:11, Exodus 3:13-15, Matthew 1:21, Deuteronomy 28:9-10, 1 Samuel 17:45, Philippians 2:9-11, Acts 4:12, John 4:13-14, Leviticus 24:16, Psalm 9:10, 1 Corinthians 1:2, Acts 21:13, Exodus 20:7, Malachi 1:6-14, Malachi 2:1-2, Matthew 6:9, Deuteronomy 12:10-11, 1 Kings 3:2, Romans 10:13, 2 Chronicles 6:10, Genesis 21:33, 2 Samuel 6:2, 1 Kings 18:23-32, 2 Kings 5:11, Job 1:21, Proverbs 18:10, 2 Chronicles 7:16, Acts 2:38  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It's Time For Recess Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Sep 18, 2019

3rd in a series of sermon based on back to the basics using the theme of school - 1. The Eraser of Forgiveness 2. The Math of Generosity and now 3. The Recess of Communion, Community and Co-Mission.

Scripture: John 15:9-17; Philippians 4:4-7 Theme: Enjoying God Title: Recess Time! INTRO: Grace and peace today from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! Over the last couple of weeks we have looked at the “Eraser of Forgiveness” and the “Math of Generosity”. This week I would like for ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17, Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Nazarene

Ultimate Fighter Round #5

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 3, 2019

The Galatians have made a wrong turn and were on a road that leads back to an eternal life of hopelessness. Paul has used rhetoric, satire, allegory and even abusive language to get their attention.

Paul has used rhetoric, satire, allegory and even abusive language to get their attention. He now turns, feeling confident that the last four chapters were sufficient to prove his point, to encouragement of these lost Christians coupled with a warning not to repeat these mistakes again. Paul ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-22, Romans 8:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hell Is Not In Charge Of Your Destiny

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 4, 2013

Sometimes it looks like hell is in charge. Four Reasons Hell ISN'T in charge. Four things to do to take back charge if your life has spiraled out of control.

HELL IS NOT IN CHARGE OF YOUR DESTINY Esther 9:20-25 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Inside a supercenter, a woman saw a grandfather and his poorly behaved 3 year old grandson. "Easy, William," said the grandfather calmly. "We won't be long." 2. In the cookie aisle, the woman heard a shrill, "I want ...read more

Scripture: Esther 9:20-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Is A Spiritual Journey: Apotheosis, Realizing Our True Identity Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 5, 2021

Every morning before shuffling out the back door, the old man told the cook to keep the frying pan hot. Tonight he was going to bring that elusive fish home for supper.

"Every morning before shuffling out the back door, the old man told the cook to keep the frying pan hot. Tonight he was going to bring that elusive fish home for supper. All day he would sit on the same battered lawn chair, under the same Florida sun, next to the same fishing hole, holding the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:17-22, Luke 8:14-15

Denomination: Salvation Army

Spiritually Connected

Contributed by Jody Vansickle on Jan 31, 2021

As we prepare go back inside our sanctuary for Worship, let's celebrate our Spiritual Connection which is a precious gift from God through Christ Jesus.

SPIRITUALLY CONNECTED Our prayer and plan is that today is our last Sunday as a group outside the sanctuary. • It has been an adventure being outside Sunday after Sunday. • On March 15th of last year, church was cancelled because of COVID-19. • The following Sunday, March 22nd we held our 1st ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-22, Ephesians 4:1-4, Psalm 133:1

Denomination: Methodist

The Ricochet Of Hidden Arrows

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Aug 26, 2025

This sermon on Psalm 64 describes how God provides a sure defense against hidden enemies and malicious words, turning their secret schemes back on themselves to reveal His justice to the world.

There is a unique kind of pain that comes from an unseen enemy. It’s the pain of a wound that leaves no scar, a battle fought in the shadows. We’ve all experienced it in some form. Maybe it was a rumor spread behind your back, a malicious whisper that tainted your reputation, or a secret plot to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist