Sermons on Speaking Evil:

Identifying Your Spiritual Gift Series

Contributed by Noel Atkinson on Jan 10, 2010

This sermon looks at identifying your spritual gift by using the whole book of ephesians. It reminds us the Holy Spirit starts the work, we need to trust in Jesus Christ and rest in the presence of the father, so that we can stand against evil and use our

Spiritual Gifts part 2 Identifying your spiritual gift In the last couple of weeks we have been looking at the issue of spiritual gifts. Last week we looked at ‘Using your gifts to serve others’, this week we are looking at ‘identifying your spiritual gift’. It can be ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Love God - Hate Sin

Contributed by William Akehurst on Mar 26, 2011

In light of the recent votes to make gay marriage permissible in the state of Maryland. I was led by the Spirit to speak on the subject from the pulpit for Valentines day. Not your normal message on love. This message comes straight from scriptures.

2011.02.13.Sermon. Love God – Hate Sin (How great is the Love of God) Days of Noah Gay Marriage in Legislation Perversion of Love in USA and World John 3:16 (KJV) For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:26-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is Your Calling? (Part 6) Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 10, 2016

Has God really called you? Then where is that separation? Where is your heart? What is it captivated by? Is the presence of the Holy Spirit evident in your life? This is not something you can determine or speak for yourself. This the church will testify.

Opening Illustration: A certain king needed a faithful servant and had to choose between two candidates for the office. He took both at fixed wages and told them to fill a basket with water from a nearby well, saying that he would come in the evening to inspect their work. After dumping one or two ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Respond To Abusive Leaders

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Truth always hurts. Truth also humbles its hearers. Speakers of the truth should be prepared to respond with love to those who abuse them with wisdom, grace and skillful scriptural defense. Peter and John were unjustly arrested because they spoke, preache

1. Truth always hurts. Truth also humbles its hearers. Speakers of the truth should be prepared to respond with love to those who abuse them with wisdom, grace and skillful scriptural defense. Peter and John were unjustly arrested because they spoke, preached and taught the truth. Abusive ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living A Life Of Love Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 25, 2005

How we act and how we speak to each other really does matter to God. You may be just mirroring what you see people doing and saying around you - but is it right?

The cover story of the September 14th issue of Newsweek magazine is very revealing about our culture today. The story is entitled: "How to say no to your kids." What I found interesting wasn’t the tips of saying "no" but on why it’s so hard for parents to do it. Some statistics jump off the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-20

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

He's Got The Whole World In His Hands Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 4, 2008

The song "He’s Got the Whole World..." declares the comforting message that God is in control. But does He have the WHOLE world in His hands?

TITLE: He’s Got The Whole World In His Hands TEXT: Isaiah 40:1-31 OPEN: (lead the congregation in singing) He’s got the whole world in His hands [Repeat 4x] He’s got the Sun and the Moon in His hands [Repeat 3x] He’s got the little bitty baby in His Hands. [Repeat 3x] He’s got you and me ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living As Free People: Using Freedom To Honour God - 1 Peter 2:15-16 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 13, 2024

1 Peter 2:15-16 speaks directly to how we live out our faith in the world around us by encouraging us to use our freedom in Christ wisely, to honour God in all things.

Living as Free People: Using Freedom to Honour God - 1 Peter 2:15-16 Introduction Today we’re diving into a powerful passage from 1 Peter 2:15-16, which speaks directly to how we live out our faith in the world around us. Peter, writing to early believers who faced persecution and challenges, is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:15-16, Matthew 5:16, Galatians 5:13, Romans 12:2, Matthew 20:28, Colossians 3:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Worship In Warfare

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jan 13, 2011

What do you do when you are facing such monumental obstacles? How do you resist temptation, flee from evil, or believe beyond your ability to understand how your problems can be solved or your battles won?

Opening illustration: AN ESKIMO FISHERMAN CAME to town every Saturday afternoon. He always brought his two dogs with him. One was white and the other was black. He had taught them to fight on command. Every Saturday afternoon in the town square the people would gather and these two dogs would fight ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Does True Discipleship Look Like? Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Apr 14, 2013

What is a true disciple? What do we think when we hear the word 'discipleship'? What does 'true discipleship' really look like? Paul speaks to the Ephesian church and reveals the true meaning and purpose of discipleship...

Sermon Brief Date Written: April 12, 2013 Date Preached: April 14, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: The Five Functions of the Church Sermon Title: What Does True Discipleship Look Like? Sermon Text: Ephesians 6:10-18 [NLT] Introduction: This morning we will ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

Everybody Needs A Nathan

Contributed by John Gaston on May 28, 2017

No matter how strong we are spiritually, we still need an accountability partner. That's what Nathan was to David. He was able to speak encouragement and sometimes rebuke into David's life. Everybody needs a Nathan.

EVERYBODY NEEDS A NATHAN 2 Sam. 12:1-12:14 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A honeymoon couple made a long awaited trip to Washington, DC and stayed in the infamous Watergate Hotel, where secret tapes were recorded during the Nixon Presidency. Once in the room the concerned bride asked, "What if the place ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Ultimate Vaccine

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Apr 17, 2021

The Bible warns of something, or someone, like a virus (Satan). It also speaks of something, or Someone, like a vaccine (Jesus). Numbers 21, shares the vaccine for sin; which was used by the Lord on Israel and people today.

I want to begin our message this morning by talking about how a virus works; which I think is an appropriate topic, considering what we’re facing right now in our nation and the world. So, I want to start by saying that viruses do not contain the enzymes needed to carry out the chemical reactions ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:4-9, 2 Kings 18:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Wisdom Of Silence

Contributed by James Dina on Aug 15, 2020

It is a great part of prudence to know when to be silent and when to speak. If you have nothing good, true or useful to say, it is better to be silent and say nothing. You have two ears and one mouth—use them proportionately.”

THE WISDOM OF SILENCE Oh, that you would be silent, and it would be your wisdom! (Job 13:5) “A fool utters all his mind: but a wise man keeps it in till afterwards.”—Proverbs 29:11 The tongue is a deadliest weapon. It’s quick, sharp ...read more

Scripture: Job 13:5, Proverbs 29:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

When Life Is Treated As "cheap!" Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 7, 2021

Can God accept a murderer? He accepted Saul; and He has accepted many of us who were once filled with bitterness toward others. Those who turn from their evil to receive Christ as Master over life will be accepted by the Living God.

“Now when they heard these things they were enraged, and they ground their teeth at him. But he, full of the Holy Spirit, gazed into heaven and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing at the right hand of God. And he said, ‘Behold, I see the heavens opened, and the Son of Man standing at the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

When Jesus Came To Church

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 7, 2017

Mark records what happened when Jesus came to church. The normal order was interrupted, the people were amazed, the forces of evil were disturbed, and the oppressed were set free. The same thing should happen today when Jesus comes to Church!

WHEN JESUS CAME TO CHURCH Mk. 1:21-28 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: FAITH BETTER THAN ATHEISM 1. I read about a rabbi who was sitting next to an atheist on an airplane. Every few minutes, one of the rabbi’s children or grandchildren would inquire about his needs for food, drink, or comfort. 2. The ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Slamming The Door On Fear.

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Oct 11, 2022

One of the greatest enemies to the progress, and success of every believer is this insidious and destructive spirit called fear. Evil spirits are recognized by what they do, and this demon is no different. To walk in the victory purchased by our Lord Jesus Christ, we must slam the door on fear.

Slamming The Door On Fear Facing the future fearlessly Read Psalms 23:1-6 We love this passage of scripture, it has been and will continue to be an amazing source of comfort and assurance in so many different circumstances ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal