Sermons on Sowing Discord:

Becoming A Community Part 3 Series

Contributed by Daniel Richter on Jun 11, 2008

The barriers to becoming a community...

Becoming a Community: Barriers This morning we’re going to wrap up our look at becoming a community. We’ve been looking at the early church found in the book of Acts as a model for the kind of community that God would have us to become here in this place. READ Acts 2:42-47 Before we move on, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Freedom's Fruit Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 27, 2009

We win our battles against our compulsion to sin when we depend on the Holy Spirit. We must live by the Spirit to conquer fleshly desires, be led by the Spirit to conquer fleshly deeds, and walk with the Spirit to enjoy the death of the flesh.

Freedom’s Fruit (Galatians 5:16-26) Jo Guerrero’s five-year-old daughter, Barbara, had disobeyed her mother and had been sent to her room. After a few minutes, Jo (the mom) went in to talk with her about what she had done. Teary-eyed, the little girl asked, “Why do we do wrong things, Mommy?” ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26

Denomination: Evangelical Free

How To Deal Part 3: How To Deal With Broken Dreams Series

Contributed by Stephen Collins on Sep 5, 2009

Ever wish life came with an instruction manual? We’ve all come to those points in life when we wonder where we can turn for answers to life’s tough problems. Fortunately, God has given us the roadmap for making the right choices in life.

How to Deal Part 3: How to Deal with Broken Dreams Key Scriptures: Genesis 50:15-21 Icebreaker: We are born dreamers. We all have heroes – people that we look up to and want to be like. As a kid, I especially loved to dream of being a sports hero. Out in our driveway, I’d dream out having 3 ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:15-21

Denomination: Church Of God

The Untouchables – Homosexuality Part 2 Series

Contributed by David Elvery on May 6, 2009

Looking at some of the Myths about homosexuality

“the Untouchables – Homosexuality Part 2” Gladstone Baptist Church – 10/9/06 pm Tonight I want to continue the series I started last week when we began to talk about Homosexuality. If you weren’t here last week, we were confronted with the fact that as Christians, we are often guilty of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:21-32

Denomination: Baptist

First Fruits

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on May 16, 2013

give and it will given back

Part Five - First Fruits Tithing Proverbs 3:9-10 KJV 9 Honour the Lord with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase: 10 So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine. God wants us to know that He comes first, it is impossible for ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Acting On God's Plan - Pt 2 Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jan 27, 2013

Nehemiah had challenged the people with the plan God had given him and now it was time to put that plan into action. Nehemiah leads the people to move forward and rebuild the wall in spite of and in the face of stiff opposition

Sermon Brief Date Written: January 25, 2013 Date Preached: January 27, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Building with God Sermon Title: Acting On God’s Plan - Pt 2 Sermon Text: Nehemiah 3-4 [ESV] Introduction: Nehemiah heard about Jerusalem lying in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Confession For Cleansing Of Sin Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 15, 2012

We rid ourselves of sin by confessing it to God. No one can live in light without being overwhelmingly convinced that he still sins. Honesty before God results in forgiveness & cleansing.

1 JOHN 1: (5) 8-10 [LIFE, LIGHT & LOVE SERIES] CONFESSION FOR CLEANSING OF SIN [Romans 3:23-26] Every form of life has its enemies. Insects have to watch out for hungry birds, and birds must keep an eye on hungry cats and dogs. Even human beings have to dodge automobiles and fight off ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Fruit Of The Spirit Is Peace Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 4, 2012

Fruit of the Spirit is Peace. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The source of peace is God. (3a) (2). The discipline of peace is a steadfast mind (vs 3b) (3). The secret of peace is a heart filled with trust (vs 3c-4) SERMON BODY: Reading: Isaiah chapter 26 verses 3-4 “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:1-6

Denomination: Brethren

God's Last Word Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 20, 2014

Hebrews is, in my opinion, one of the least studied & preached books in the N.T. The audience Hebrews was written to were Jewish people who had been saved upon hearing the gospel preached by the disciples who had labored alongside our Lord.

Hebrew Series God’s Last Word 2/12/14 Heb. 1:1-3 Introduction A Hebrews is, in my opinion, one of the least studied & preached books in the N.T. 1 Hebrews was written while the Temple in Jerusalem was still functioning. (Prior to 70 A.D.) a The audience Hebrews was written to were Jewish ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Watching You

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 27, 2012

Some people seem to be especially watched by God. We hear about people who are being “shadowed” or followed by the police; but there are certain ones who feel like they are being shadowed by God; they are mysteriously tracked by our Heavenly Father and t

God is Watching You Am I a sea, or a whale, that thou settest a watch over me? Job 7:12 (KJV) Job was in great pain when he cried out to God and asked this question. He was covered with sores, setting upon a dunghill and scrapping himself with pieces of ...read more

Scripture: Job 7:12

Denomination: Baptist

The Number 1 Issue In The World

Contributed by James O. Davis on Nov 25, 2015

What is the number one issue in the world today? Is it abortion, safe sex, homosexuality, or AIDS? Is it terrorism, ISIS or war? I submit the number one issue in the world is what we are going to do with the Lord Jesus Christ.

The Number One Issue In The World By Dr. James O. Davis What is the number one issue in the world today? Is it abortion, safe sex, homosexuality, or AIDS? Is it terrorism, ISIS or war? I submit the number one issue in the world is what we are going to do with the Lord Jesus Christ. On July ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Unforgivable Sin Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 18, 2016

In short, the unforgivable sin is attributing the mighty miracle working power of Jesus to Satan.

The Unforgivable Sin Mark 3:20-30 Rev. Brian Bill April 16-17, 2016 A couple weeks ago when the pastoral team was out for our Tuesday lunch, I jokingly told Pastor Tim that I thought I was going to take a sick day today because our preaching text is a tough one. When I asked him if he would cover ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Ultimate Wedding

Contributed by Glenn Dale Pease on Aug 29, 2014

When Jesus gets married at the great wedding of the Lamb, then singleness will cease to exist, and all will be as it was in the garden of Eden: One couple-a husband and wife-an Adam and an Eve.

THE ULTIMATE WEDDING Based on Rev. 19:1-9 By Pastor Glenn Pease Romance is the greatest power in the universe. It is the motivating power that will produce the new heaven and the new earth, and it is the power behind much of what has been created in this earth. The spectacular Hilton Hotel ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Jump-Starting Your Marriage Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 21, 2015

Using God's instructions to the Church at Ephesus in Revelation 2, we learn how to stop forsaking our first love in our marriages.

Introduction: A. I want to begin today’s sermon with a video clip that contrasts the difference between newlyweds and not so newlyweds (Show video about newlyweds from Chip Ingram’s series “Marriage Built to Last”). B. I want to follow up that video clip with two ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Four-Part Harmony Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 10, 2016

The Apostle Peter commands us to “live in harmony” with the people around us which means we are sympathetic, loving, compassionate, and humble when we want to be and especially when we don’t want to be and the people we deal with don’t deserve it.

FOUR-PART HARMONY 1 PETER 3:8-17 INTRODUCTION The passage that we are going to read today has at minimum about 10 different sermons in it. This morning I am going to preach all ten sermons to you so get comfortable! I locked the doors and ordered in lunch. The passage is rich with meaning ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ