Sermons on Sordid Gain:

"Dead To Sin, Alive In Christ"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 5, 2014

What to do about sin?

"Dead to Sin, Alive in Christ" Romans 6:1-4, 8-14, 20-23 When I gave my life over to Jesus Christ, deciding to die to self and live for God, I was convinced that I would never sin again. And I didn't...for a few hours or days that is. Our passage for this morning can be kind of troubling for ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-23

Denomination: United Methodist

Living A Life Of Victory Series

Contributed by Greg Addison on Nov 27, 2006

God teaches us that living in victory requires 2 things: believing God’s promises and behaving God’s commands.

Strategy for Living in Victory LOGO: The strategy for living in victory is to believe God’s Covenants and behave God’s Commands. TEXT: Joshua 1:1-9 HOOK: Because of my sordid professional background, I like to read interesting and unusual legal cases. I read recently of a story where a ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Strategy For Living In Victory

Contributed by Greg Addison on Nov 17, 2008

God has planned for us a victorious life. This is the central truth of God’s grace. Have you ever heard of the definition of grace using the word as an acrostic? God’s Riches At Christ’s Expense. Then why do so many Christians live defeated lives in which

Strategy for Living in Victory LOGO: The strategy for living in victory is to believe God’s Covenants and behave God’s Commands. TEXT: Joshua 1:1-9 HOOK: Because of my sordid professional background as a lawyer, I like to read interesting and unusual legal cases. I read recently of a story ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Origins (1) Series

Contributed by Dennis Munn on Nov 25, 2012

Jesus in the Gospel of Luke

Introduction: Every hero needs a good origins story. I grew up with comic books and the idea of superheroes, and the coolest superheroes also have the coolest origins stories. Origins stories are the tales told of how a hero got his powers, where he came from, and why he came from there. ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

Jesus Is Here! Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Dec 20, 2021

Based on Matthew 1:23 - Encourages the hearers to know that Jesus is with us no matter what we face in life.

“JESUS IS HERE!” Matthew 1:23 FBCF – 12/19/21 Jon Daniels INTRO – How do you prepare for those moments when life crumbles & caves in? - When freakishly powerful, rare Dec tornadoes tear through your town, your home, & your life & change the landscape forever - When sickness or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:23, Matthew 1:1-16, Matthew 1:18-23, Matthew 2:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

God With Us: The Promises Beyond The Prophecy

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Aug 15, 2021

Isaiah 7:14 is quoted in Matthew 1:23 as a verification of the prophecy concerning the virgin conception of the Lord Jesus. God is with us in the midst of our troubles, our victories, the affairs of humanity, the events of the last days and eternity (Hebrews 13:5).

The LORD always comes through even when it seems that we have run to the end of the road and see no way out of the predicament in which we find ourselves, both as individuals and as a nation. He has let us go our merry way throughout the course of history, with the consequences to follow. Our ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14, Genesis 28:15, Exodus 3:12, Exodus 33:14, Isaiah 43:2, Matthew 18:20, Matthew 28:20, Revelation 21:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Bitterness

Contributed by James Dina on Jul 20, 2020

"Bitterness is like drinking rat poison and waiting for the rat to die."(John Ortberg Jr.).It contributes to physical sickness and doesn't allow us to experience the peace God wants for us. Live at peace with everyone. (Romans 12:18).

BITTERNESS "Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice. Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you”. (Ephesians 4:31-32) Bitterness is defined as anger and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Where It All Went Wrong: A Sermon For The First Sunday In Lent

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 10, 2026

For the morning service--First Sunday in Lent, year A Feb 22, 2026

Where it all went Wrong Genesis 2:15–17 NKJV Then the Lord God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to tend and keep it. And the Lord God commanded the man, saying, “Of every tree of the garden you may freely eat; but of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil you shall not eat, for ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:15-17, Genesis 3:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Managing The Mouthy

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 20, 2010

Paul warned Titus of his need to subdue the threat of insubordinate teachers. How/Where is that threat subdued? Managing the Mouthy demands...

MANAGING the MOUTHY—Titus 1:10-16 Attention: The churches of Crete were saved but were lacking the finesse necessary to accomplishing their mission. They were not yet organized for ministry. A pastor by the name of Titus, was charged with the fortunate task, of straightening out those ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:10-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Last Message Of Daniel, 5: Antiochus The Great And Epiphanes Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Jun 6, 2015

Slowly the prophecy narrows to a family, then a man, the most important man of evil in the Old Testament days.

4. Antiochus The Great 11:11-19 11:11a “the king of the South, shall be moved with rage, and go out and fight with the king of the North, who shall muster a great multitude;” This is the famed battle of Raphia , 217 BC, near the border of Palestine, the southern-most city in Syria. ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 11:11-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Truth About Lying Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 3, 2016

In this sermon, we explore the answer to some important questions about lying.

Introduction: A. Last week we began a new sermon series I am calling: “Speak Life – Speaking Words that Heal, not Hurt. 1. Last week, we explored the fact that words have the power of life and death. a. Words have the power for much good or much evil. 2. God’s desire is for ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:9-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

No Longer A Slave Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 25, 2017

1) The Position (Romans 6:17–22), 2) Practice (Romans 6:19), and 3) Promise (Romans 6:20-22) to those who are either slave to sin or to God.

It has been distressing being in the United States this past week and seeing reports of various public skirmishes. Officials in several states are calling for the removal of public monuments that have become controversial symbols of the Confederacy, driven by the national outcry over the violence ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:17-22

Denomination: Other

The Scars Of Victory

Contributed by Mike Hays on Apr 18, 2001

Mary Magdalene was a woman who had felt the scars of other’s remarks and the rumors that had been circulated about her. The rumors continue to this day and yet, on Easter morning, Mary Magdalene was set free by the scars of victory.

The Scars of Victory John 20:1-20 This has been a whirlwind week full of meetings, visiting people who were in the hospital, sitting with the Trotter family as we planned Larry’s funeral, joining with folks from the choir on Thursday night at Ellis and Kathy Meeks’ home to pray, ask the Lord for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Evil Days" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 15, 2003

Paul continues his emphasis on the Christian’s walk and the necessity of using wisdom (#6 in The Christian Victor series)

“Therefore, be careful how you walk, not as unwise men, but as wise, making the most of your time, because the days are evil.” Paul’s great theme in chapters 4 and 5 has been the walk of the Christian. He has presented his exhortations and encouragements from numerous angles. We are united in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-16

Denomination: Orthodox

Were You There? No, But We Are Here

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 21, 2009

To know real and lasting power means admitting that we fail at what we do (repentance), giving over the control of our lives to Christ (faith), and obedience.

The speech choir has asked us a pointed question, "Were you there?" "Were you there when they crucified my Lord? Were you there when they nailed Him to the tree?" They went on, "Were you there when they laid Him in the tomb?" And finally, "Were you here when He rose up from the grave?" Were you ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-11

Denomination: Baptist