Sermons on Spiritual Alienation:

More Than You Can Imagine Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 17, 2021

You’ll pray for spiritual strength for their times of weakness. You’ll pray spiritual eyes for their times of carelessness. You’ll pray spiritual love for their times of selfishness. And you’ll pray spiritual depth for their times of shallowness.

Tomorrow is Memorial Day, a day set aside to remember those who have died in service of our nation. Many of you know of someone who died during their service in the military. For some, this was your very children. Today, we express a small token of the rightful appreciation due to these men and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

"Moving On" Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 5, 2002

The faith-life is a pilgrimage

Psalm Steps>“Moving On” (Repentance), Psalm 120 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Have you ever lived somewhere you hated? In my Army days, soldiers often said their favorite assignment was “the last one and the next one.” A lot of people grow ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 120:1-7

Denomination: Congregational

Judged By My Own Actions Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 15, 2017

A study of the continual struggle each believer faces as the Spirit confronts the flesh.

“If it had not been for the law, I would not have known sin. For I would not have known what it is to covet if the law had not said, ‘You shall not covet.’ But sin, seizing an opportunity through the commandment, produced in me all kinds of covetousness. For apart from the law, sin lies dead. I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:7-20

Denomination: Baptist

"The Paradox Of Persecution" Series

Contributed by Bruce Hamsher on Aug 6, 2002

How to recognize spiritual persecution as a blessing.

“The Paradox of Persecution” Matthew 5:10-12 Beatitudes - #8 Intro: It is safe to say that if you follow and are obedient to the progression of the Beatitudes, you will experience some sort of persecution. -If you are “Poor in Spirit” people will think you are being ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Mennonite

When Less Is More

Contributed by Jose Marin on Oct 18, 2000

I. THE PEOPLE ARE TO MANY Vv.

I. THE PEOPLE ARE TO MANY Vv.2-6a A. The Battle of The Lord ESDRAELON 1. Gideon means He that cuts down. They camped by the well of Harod. Harod means fear. 2. The valley of Jezreel which stretches across Central Palestine from the Jordan to the Mediterranean, separating the mountain ranges of ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:1-7, Judges 7:16

It All Begins Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 4, 2002

This is the 6th sermon in the series "The End". This sermon concerns the seven seal judments during the Tribulation.

Sunday Evening May 5, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: The End [#6] IT ALL BEGINS Revelation 6 Introduction: 1. This tired earth has come under cruel times of famine, catastrophe, dictatorship, and many other types of suffering; but Revelation 6 introduces an awesome period of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Dry Bones, Hear The Word Of The Lord!

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on May 23, 2003

Through a powerful vision the LORD showed Ezekiel the source of spiritual life for God’s people. Only the Word of the LORD can make spiritually dry bones live!

To those who study them bones tell stories. Anthropologists who study the history of animal life read stories in the bones they find. They may find evidence of some species that has long since become extinct and look at their bones for the story behind why they died out. Human bones may also ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

What's Your Gift? (Part One)

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jun 10, 2002

God has given each believer spiritual gifts. What should we do in response to His gifts?

June 9, 2002 In the 60’s, the Age of Aquarius, an age of so-called enlightenment, harmony and understanding, people often asked the question, What’s your sign? That referred to the twelve houses of the Zodiac. The question was often an attempt to find out what you were like – your personality ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

The Door Of Faith Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 6, 2004

This is the 4th sermon in the series "Unlocking The Doors To Freedom". Jesus Christ is all you need.

Series: Unlocking The Doors To Freedom [#4] THE DOOR OF FAITH Galatians 3:1-25 Introduction: We live in a time where religion is flourishing. The problem is, it’s not Christianity. I hear a couple of questions all of the time- “How do I know that as a Christian I am right? After ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing Your Strength Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Sep 3, 2005

Before we fight spiritual battles it is imperative that we know the source of our strength.

September 4, 2005 Morning Worship Text: Ephesians 6:10-20 Subject: The Armor of God ¡V Part 1 Knowing Your Strength Title: Knowing Your Strength In the wake of hurricane Katrina we see the devastation of property, loss of life, and the dehumanization of a culture. An enemy has blown through ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Freedom

Contributed by Richard Burkey on Jun 16, 2005

As we celebrate our nation’s freedom (USA), let us remember what God has made our freedom for.

Freedom Galatians 5:1 (New International Version) It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery. INTRODUCTION: Freedom Lady. Atop the hill in Washington, D.C. stands ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1, Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Lutheran

The Power Of Love - 3:16 And Us Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 24, 2005

John tells us we run the danger of being like Cain (who killed his brother). Why would he warn us of this, and what does the Bible say we can do to avoid this danger in our lives?

OPEN: The cartoon "Peanuts" has been in newspapers for years. The author of that delightful comic strip actually died some time back… but the comic was so powerful and amusing that newspapers have simply reran the comics of the past. In one of “Peanuts" comic strips Lucy says to Shroeder (the boy ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

C. S. Lewis' The Screwtape Letters Series

Contributed by Jeff Cheadle on Dec 2, 2005

An exploration of the nature of sin and temptation in C. S. Lewis’ The Screwtape Letters.

C. S. Lewis #4 “The Screwtape Letters” Luke 4.1-13 C. S. Lewis’ book The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe begins with the premise that a wonderful world called Narnia has fallen under the spell of an evil witch who has usurped the role of Narnia’s rightful Ruler and set herself up as Queen. Like ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Romans 1:8-17 Series

Contributed by Zak Saenz on Dec 21, 2006

Romans 1:8-17

8First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith is being reported all over the world. 9God, whom I serve with my whole heart in preaching the gospel of his Son, is my witness how constantly I remember you 10in my prayers at all times; and I pray that now at last by ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8-17

Denomination: Bible Church

We're At War Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 19, 2012

A basic look to help a church realize we are in a spiritual war.

Revelation 12:1-5, 7-8, 17 We’re at War! May 20, 2012 The call comes in . . . we’re at war! What will you do? How will you react? What will you wear?! How will you defend yourself and your loved ones? Will you defend them or pretend like everything’s okay? What will you do? ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-17

Denomination: Baptist