Sermons on Spiritual Wickedness:

God Moves In Mysterious Ways Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 11, 2006

Many people think God’s ways are so mysterious, they are beyond our understanding. Perhaps the phrase “God moves in mysterious ways” was coined because in the Bible, God often did the UNEXPECTED. God seldom acts or moves the way we think He should.

INTRODUCTION Over the past few weeks we’ve been studying popular sayings people think are in the Bible–but they aren’t. We’ve already discussed several pseudo-scriptures including, “God helps those who help themselves” and “God won’t put more on you than you can bear.” Today, we are focusing on ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

Prophecy Is History In Reverse Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 15, 2006

An explanation of the prophecies represented by the statue in Nebuchadnezzar’s dream.

INTRODUCTION Daniel contains the ABC’s of Bible Prophecy. Revelation contains the XYZs. I want to use history and the Bible to show you how this is an amazing book you hold in your hands. If you aren’t yet convinced the Bible is a supernatural book, you will be before we complete the study of ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:31-49

Denomination: Baptist

Time To Turn Around Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Oct 17, 2006

Fifth in a series from the Book of Acts. This message focuses on the need for a lifestyle of repentance.

There was a painter by the name of Jock, who was very interested in making a penny where he could, so he often would thin his paint to make it go further. As it happened, he got away with this for some time, but eventually the Church decided to do a big restoration job that involved the painting of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-41

Denomination: Baptist

Keep Your Eye On The Prize Series

Contributed by Tim Richards on Oct 19, 2006

Sermon 2 in a series on Elisha. This sermon focuses on living out our priorities.

Introduction: 1. In case you haven’t heard it well known former football coach and present day broadcaster, John Madden, is being inducted in the Pro-Football Hall of Fame. I saw part of an interview with him this week. He talked about how as a coach he used to work 18 hour days and travel 6 months ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

What I Owe Me Series

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 21, 2006

This sermon deals with looking at our own greed and how it hurts the Kingdom Of God.

Paid In Full—What I Owe Me 10/1/2006 Ecclesiastes 5:10-20 and 1 Timothy 6:3-10 Luke 12 Today is the first week of our Stewardship Period. We will be doing three messages with the overall theme “Paid In Full”. There are only three debts we need to pay up to be Paid in Full. The first is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Faith And Works"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Oct 19, 2005

It’s not ’faith versus works’, it’s faith and works’

14 What use is it, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but he has no works? Can that faith save him? 15 If a brother or sister is without clothing and in need of daily food, 16 and one of you says to them, “Go in peace, be warmed and be filled,” and yet you do not give them what is necessary ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Orthodox

It Takes A Village Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Nov 15, 2005

Kings of Judah, Pt. 5: "Joash"

IT TAKES A VILLAGE TO RAISE A CHILD (2 CHRONICLES 22:10-24:27) I enjoy reading bumper stickers on cars and one caught my attention more than most. It was on the back of a car that was in front of me at a red traffic light. The “Dear God” beginning made me curious and I read the rest before the ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

You Are The Man

Contributed by Steve Malone on Nov 17, 2005

David’s sin and restoration have so much to teach us.

"YOU ARE THE MAN" TEXT: II SAMUEL 11/12 INTRODUCTION Today’s text comes from the 11th and 12th chapters of the book of II Samuel. In the chapters leading up to our text we see David becoming the recognized King over all of Israel. He lead the nation of Israel in many successful campaigns over ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living In The Presence Of God

Contributed by Val Black on Nov 25, 2005

When Jesus used the phrase "under my wings" it was a reference to an ancient custom thats still practiced today in some parts of the world. Its the idea of coming under the covering of someone or some thing for protection and provision.

Living In The Presence of God I. Psalm 36:5-7, "Thy mercy, O LORD, is in the heavens; and thy faithfulness reacheth unto the clouds. 6 Thy righteousness is like the great mountains; thy judgments are a great deep: O LORD, thou preservest man and beast. 7 How excellent is thy lovingkindness, O ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 36:5-7

Denomination: Charismatic

Loving The Unlovely Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 27, 2005

Looking at how we should treat unlovely people

Our attitude to the Unlovely – Luke 5:27-32 Gladstone Baptist Church – 19/9/04 “It was a beautiful Sunday morning and people were filling the church to its fullest capacity. As they filed in, each were given a bulletin filled with announcements, a sermon outline, etc. At the end of the line ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32

Denomination: Baptist

Loving The Old Ways And Missing The New Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 27, 2005

Looking at how Jesus dealt with traditions

Loving the Old Ways, Missing the New – Luke 5:33-39 Gladstone Baptist Church – 26/9/04 Last week I spoke about the fact that Jesus loves unlovely people. I don’t mean people who are physically ugly, but people who the rest of society considers as unlovely or different or inferior. These are the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:33-39

Denomination: Baptist

Joy Beyond Compare Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 27, 2005

Looking at the Joy God offers at Christmas

Christmas Beyond Compare – Joy beyond Compare – Gladstone Baptist Church – 12/12/04 am Last Sunday night, I began a 3 part series looking at what an amazing Christmas gift we have been given. The gifts are beyond comparison with anything else we could every receive under the Christmas tree this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

#3 - Respect God's Name Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Nov 29, 2005

How can God’s commands help us live lives free of unnecessary pain and suffering? We continue the series with Commandment 3 - Respecting the name of God. *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

For a CD of over 100 of sermons by Darrell Stetler II (most complete with handouts), please e-mail darrellstetler2@sbcglobal.net. To keep this series in perspective: I want to remind you about something: You don’t become a Christian by keeping rules. Many people believe that, but it ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:7

Denomination: Holiness

Paul's Incredible Example Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 13, 2007

Paul was able to say, "follow me as I follow Christ". What is there about Paul’s example that we can learn from? Are you able to say that your example will lead others to Jesus?

“Paul’s Incredible Example” Introduction: Mickey Mantle, an almost mythical baseball star who feared he had failed to fulfill career expectations because of alcohol abuse and whose recent years were haunted by self-recrimination, died of cancer. He was 63. The former New York Yankees center ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Fly High" Acts Pt. 26 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 11, 2007

Paul’s journey reveals how to sink a ship (a life, a family, a ministry) in three easy ways. Don’t listen to sound advice, allow discontentment to take root in your life, and think that you are exempt from the forces of nature.

Fly High – Acts pt. 26 Opening Illustration on the lighter side of life: See video clip from AHA.COM what not to do when you get stuck in the snow! Thesis: Paul’s journey reveals how to sink a ship (a life, a family, a ministry) in three easy ways. Don’t listen to sound advice, allow ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational