Sermons on Spys:

The Suffering Christian

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Oct 18, 2003

When we see the bigger picture – our suffering isn’t so bad

Intro: (Start w/ Blank) DID YOU KNOW Persecution statistics: * More than 43 million Christians have been killed for their faith since the crucifixion of Jesus. * It’s been estimated that more Christians have been martyred in the 20th Century than in all the prior 1,900 years combined. * There ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When God's People Pray

Contributed by Mark Mccool on Apr 21, 2003

We know we should pray. In fact, Jesus, in His Word even taught us "how" to pray. But what really happens "when" we pray? This is a faith builder and will encourage your desire to pray even more!

“WHEN GOD’S PEOPLE PRAY” Mark McCool TEXT: Matthew 6:6-13 6 But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly. 7 But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:6-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

When Integrity Meets The Guilty Series

Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Jul 17, 2006

This is the fifth in a series on the life of Joseph. His "test" here is how he will treat those who have treated him so horribly, now that he has power, position and privilege.

Trinity Baptist Church July 16, 2006 Series: Character on Display When Integrity Encounters the Guilty Genesis 42 Most people love “rags to riches” stories -- especially if the people who suddenly come into wealth are the “good people“ in the story. One of my favorite “rags to riches” ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 42:1-38

Denomination: Baptist

Cost Of Church Growth

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 27, 2006

We all want our churches to grow but have we actually considered the cost?

Well it’s been a year. Hardly seems possible in some ways and yet on the other hand it seems like we’ve been here forever. Now understand that while we have only been here for a year in this church building this church body has been in existence since six of us started meeting in our living room ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:1-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

Conflict Is An Essential Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 25, 2010

Conflict avoidance is often an indicator of a shallowness of love.

Conflict is an Essential: Relational Skills from the Bible for Today May 23, 2010. Gal. 1:11-3:5 Intro: This spring we have been looking at “Relationship Skills from the Bible for Today”. Last week I taught about the skill of listening, and so as a bridge from last week into this ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How Can We Change Our Neighborhood? Part I

Contributed by David Scudder on May 30, 2010

Wouldn’t you love to see in our neighborhood what happened in our text to the city of Antioch? What can we do in order to see more of God’s blessing in our country? We know that just saying “God Bless America” is not going to do it.

Part I Acts 11:19-26 Purpose: To stir up God’s people to be more aggressive in spreading the gospel. INTRODUCTION: Wouldn’t you love to see in our neighborhood what happened in our text to city of Antioch? Acts 11:21 And the hand of the Lord was with them, and a large number who believed turned ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Painting God's Masterpiece Part 3 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jun 13, 2009

Part one of living in the land of WERE.

Painting God’s Masterpiece Part 3 Living In The Land of WERE Scriptures: Deuteronomy 4:9; 14; Genesis 12:2; 15:4-6; Numbers 13:27-33 Introduction: After God led the Children of Israel out of Egypt, Moses gave them some instructions about remembering what God had done. In Deuteronomy 4:9 and ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:9-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of Pull

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jul 18, 2009

The pulls in our lives compel us to act compassionately in behalf of others... and ourselves.

Title: The Power of Pull Text: Mark 6:30-34 (53-56) Thesis: The pulls in our lives compel us to act compassionately in behalf of others… and our selves. Introduction Sometimes when we think of the word “force” we are thinking in terms of power and speed. G-Force as related to gravitational ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Idols, A Levite And A Concubine Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 28, 2009

WITHOUT DELIVERANCE, WITHOUT THE DELIVERER, THE RULE OF OUR LIVES BECOMES OPEN TO ANYTHING.

Idols, a Levite and a Concubine Judges 17-19 9/13/09 INTRODUCTION „X As head of the Iraqi Olympic Committee, Uday oversaw the imprisonment and torture of Iraqi athletes who were deemed not to have performed to expectations. According to widespread reports, torturers beat and caned the soles of ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Critical Spirit

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Jan 13, 2010

A critical spirit is An obsessive attitude of criticism and fault-finding, which seeks to tear others down The person with a critical spirit usually dwells on the negative, seeks for flaws rather than good

The Critical Spirit Luke 6:37-6:42 Illustration: Guilty as sin! It happened just a few years ago. The banks in New Jersey had been robbed systematically, one after the other. What made the robber stand out was his politeness. He just gave the tellers a note which said, "Please place your money ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:37-42

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Evil Load

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 24, 2009

There is only one Person who can break the yoke and remove the burden - God

THE EVIL LOAD Dr. D. K. Olukoya Matthew11:28-30 “Come unto me (an invitation) all ye that labour and are heavy laden and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn of me for I am meek and lowly in heart and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lest We Forget Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Dec 4, 2009

Sin. Does the word make you squirm in your seat a little? What is the first thought that goes through your mind when I stand up here and start talking about it?

Sin. Does the word make you squirm in your seat a little? What is the first thought that goes through your mind when I stand up here and start talking about it? “Oh no, here comes a fire and brimstone sermon.” Is anyone offended if I stand up here and call you all a bunch of sinners? Of course I ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:1-28

The Man Who Should Never Have Been Born

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010

Judas (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: John chapter 17 verses 12: Ill: • On this day in 1605: • Thirteen young men planned to blow up the Houses of Parliament. • Among them was Britain's most notorious traitor, • A man called Guy Fawkes. • They rented a house next to Parliament;, dug a ...read more

Scripture: John 17:12

Denomination: Brethren

The Secret To Success Series

Contributed by Wayne Dishman on Apr 15, 2008

God calls us to victorious living.

What is success? What does it look like? Most people have a mental image of success that looks something like this: The wealth of Bill Gates, the physique of Arnold Schwarzenegger (or Cindy Crawford), the intelligence of Albert Einstein, the athletic ability of Michael Jordan, the business prowess ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Mercy!

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jul 9, 2007

God has mercy on the guilty.

MERCY! Joshua 20.1-9 S: Mercy C: Refuge is found in Jesus Th: A People with Purpose Pr: GOD HAS MERCY ON THE GUILTY. ?: How? How does God provide mercy? KW: Provisions TS: We will find in our study of Joshua 20 five provisions God makes to demonstrate His mercy. Type: Propositional The ____ ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 20:1-9

Denomination: Baptist