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Overcome Evil With Good

Contributed by Darren Sirmans on Oct 7, 2010

The little things that we do for the Lord are larger than the world

Romans 12: 21 The high priest of the morning wants everybody to gather around to give an account of their deeds. Make Jesus confess all that you do well for the high priest. The glory is with Jesus and he wants to see it in your account. The will to be with those who are over comers, maybe ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What You Can Trust Jesus To Do Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on May 10, 2004

Fourth sermon in series on Paul’s trustworthy truths from his letters to pastors.

8 Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, descended from David. This is my gospel, 9 For which I am suffering even to the point of being chained like a criminal. But God’s Word is not chained. 10 Therefore I ENDURE everything for the sake of the elect, that they too may obtain the salvation ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Your Testimony

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 26, 2003

"Suppose you stay at home and tell my why you are a Christian." The man, knowing he couldn’t match wits with Huxley, hesitated. But the agnostic said gently, "I don’t want to argue with you. I just want you to tell me simply what this Christ means to you.

The Power of Paul’s Personal Testimony (Acts 22:1-10) Illustration:In the midst of a generation screaming for answers, Christians are stuttering. Howard Hendricks. Illustration:T.H. Huxley, a well-known agnostic, was with a group of men at a weekend house party. On Sunday morning, while most ...read more

Scripture: Acts 22:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What To Do About Sin Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 22, 2010

What should we do about sin and those who commit sin? Our text gives us the proper action. 1- Pray for the one who commits a sin 2- Trust God to keep you safe 3- Realize the world is under control 4- Stay away from idols

INTRO.- ILL.- Perhaps you heard about the other version of John chapter 8 when the woman was caught in adultery. Jesus saw a crowd chasing down a woman to stone her and approached them. "What’s going on here, anyway?" he asked. "This woman was found committing adultery, and the law says we ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:16-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Not Another Dead God Easter Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 21, 2017

Jesus was unlike any other so-called god or person in history because He did not stay dead – Jesus God in flesh died! – But death did not consume Him or contain Him. He rose up from it in power – WHY? - So we could also be set free from death!

Video: Not Another Dead God Human Video: JESUS CRUCIFIXION On Friday night in our Good Friday Service we left with Jesus being martyred/killed on a horrible cross and placed in a tomb. I told you Sunday night to keep an eye on the rock! Good Friday is the day Jesus – or God died! We were just ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Letter For All Christians

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jun 7, 2021

Have you ever wanted to go to Rome? Possibly not. But if you did, there is a website called Vrbo that rents houses, condos, apartments or studios to stay in if you go. The apostle Paul wanted to go to Rome, but when he got there he didn't have the fine accommodations that Vrbo advertises.

Alba 6-6-2021 A LETTER FOR ALL CHRISTIANS Romans 1:1-15 Have you ever wanted to go to Rome? Possibly not. But if you did, there is a website called Vrbo that rents houses, condos, apartments, villas or studios to stay in if you go. The site advertisement says: “Discover a selection of 7,000 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Go To Church?

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Feb 12, 2023

Some responses from unbelievers and many Christians when they are invited to church might be: “I can worship anywhere.” “I like to worship while I fish." "I learn just as much staying home and watching a preacher on TV." What response can we give?

************ Why does God tell us not to forsake the assembling of ourselves together? Don’t stop meeting together. Some would say "I can worship anywhere. I like to worship while I fish." Others might say, "I learn just as much staying home and watching a preacher on TV." But ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:25, Ephesians 4:12, 1 Corinthians 12:7, 1 Corinthians 12:11, 1 Corinthians 12:8-10, Genesis 2:18, James 5:16, Matthew 18:19-20, Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, Matthew 28:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon # 9 - Learn To Speak Right Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Aug 1, 2024

Do we wait for God’s timing or do we rush ahead of God? What happens when we speak words of doubt and disbelief instead of faith and trust in God? If we can learn to speak right and stay silent when we have to we will be blessed and avoid many pitfalls.

We read in Genesis 17:5, Your name will no longer be Abram, but Abraham, because I am making you the ancestor of many nations. (GNB) When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the Lord appeared to him, and in this exclusive conversation, God told Abram that he would no longer be called Abram but as ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:5, Genesis 12:2, Psalm 40:1, Habakkuk 2:3, Genesis 17:4-5, Luke 1:13, Luke 1:18, Luke 1:20, Joshua 6:10, Exodus 14:14, Luke 1:30-31, Luke 1:34, Luke 1:37-38  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Wisdoms Voice Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 21, 2025

This is the 6th Sermon from the Book of Proverbs Series, "Wisdom For Life".

Series: Wisdom For Life [#6] WISDOM’S VOICE Proverbs 4:1-27 Introduction: Today, we come together to learn about wisdom from Proverbs 4. Wisdom is more than just good advice; it is a gift from God that helps us make right choices in life. It calls us to listen carefully and pay attention to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Living Daily Under Open Heaven

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 18, 2025

Living under an open heaven means walking in constant divine favour, provision, and supernatural access to God’s blessings. It is the place where God’s blessings flow without hindrance, where prayers are answered, and miracles happen.

LIVING DAILY UNDER OPEN HEAVEN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Deuteronomy 28:12 Supporting Texts: John 1:51, Matthew 3:16, Isaiah 60:1-3, Acts 10:38 INTRODUCTION: Living under an open heaven means walking in constant divine favour, provision, and supernatural access to God’s blessings. It is ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Effective Personal Ministry Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 9, 2008

Exposition of Acts 9:32-43 regarding Peter’s ministry in Lydda and Joppa healing the sick and raising the dead

Text: Acts 9:32-43, Title: Effective Personal Ministry, Date/Place: NRBC, 2/10/08, AM A. Opening illustration: In all the recent church growth and development books a common thread that runs through them is how to get all the members in your church to be ministers and involved in ministry—to move ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:32-43

Denomination: Baptist

United For The Growth Of The Church And The Glory Of God Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Apr 8, 2014

Paul has finished telling the Ephesians about their riches and inheritance in Jesus and now begins teaching them about their responsibility to Jesus. True understanding of correct biblical teaching should lead to correct Christian living

Intro: The Christian life is not based on ignorance but knowledge. Knowledge of Jesus! We are never taught the Bible nor do we study the Bible merely to learn what it says but instead we learn it to live what it says. True understanding of correct biblical teaching should motivate us to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

How Sheep Ought To Behave In Wolf Country

Contributed by Tim Parsons on Jan 28, 2006

This sermon deals with how we are all like a sheep and understanding about wolfs and snakes and doves.

Matt.10:16 I want to share my Heart with you this morning. I want to be very complete and example very carefully this message. How sheep ought to act or behave in the mist of wolf country. Let be break it down and teach a little bit before we get into the meat of the message. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:16

Denomination: Church Of God

Safe Zone Vs Faith Zone

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 28, 2015

Often we allow problems to define who we are and where we are. There is a river of possibilities flowing from the altar of God. Joy is not freedom from problems, but releasing God's plan.

THERE IS A RIVER --- SAFE ZONE VS FAITH ZONE? PROBLEMS ARE OPPORTUNITIES By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. INTRODUCTION: DO WE ALLOW PROBLEMS TO DEFINE OUR LIMITATIONS... Have you ever seen a dog that has been chained all his days? There is a dirt ring around his house. He has ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 47:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lab Rats, Light, And Hope

Contributed by James Chandler on Apr 3, 2003

This sermon compares the man who walks in darkness with the man who walks in the light.

Lab Rats, Light, and Hope A group of graduate students did a very bizarre experiment. They took lab rats and put them in a tank of water and placed the tank in a totally dark room. They went into the joining room and monitored them with video equipment. The rats swam for almost six hours before ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ