Sermons on stench: showing 166-180 of 1,276

A Willing Spirit Yields A Clean Heart

Contributed by Richelle Smith on May 26, 2018

This sermon speaks of the tragic trash that we accumulate in our hearts when we are no longer willing walk in God's will. This trash leads to a broken relationship with God. The Good News is that God is compassionate and cleanses us.

In 2 Sam. 11, David did not go out to battle as the other kings did during the spring. He should have gone to battle. His heart is not in line with the anointing God placed on him. He shrugs his responsibility as King and does whatever he wanted to do. David allowed the trash of complacency, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Easter- What The Resurrection Leads To

Contributed by Shane Brooks on Apr 19, 2019

The resurrection leads us to: Life, Hope & Love

Ephesians 2:4 But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, 5 made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved. 6 And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus, 7 in order that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4, John 11:25, 1 Peter 1:3, 1 Peter 3:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Scourge Of The Strong Man

Contributed by Babatunmishe Oke on Apr 3, 2021

There is an entity in the bible known as the strongman. This entity is any powerful negative spiritual system whose assignment is to thwarts the Lord’s plan and purpose for your life in any situation.

THE SCOURGE OF THE STRONG MAN There is an entity in the bible known as the strongman. This entity is any powerful negative spiritual system whose assignment is to thwarts the Lord’s plan and purpose for your life in any situation. Ultimately, we are made to understand via the parable of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:21-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Men And Their Sin

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jun 20, 2022

What does God do with the sin of mankind? Can a man standing get away with it? Can you sin and get away with it?

If any man, anytime, anyplace can ever sin and get away with it I will close my Bible and preach no more. Numbers 32:23, Galatians 6:7-8. Just as sure as there is a God in heaven, if you are bound to sin you are bound to suffer! What about the Christian who sins, does he get away with it? NO! His ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 32:23, 2 Peter 2:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

In Spite Of Grief, We Hope

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Nov 8, 2021

A sermon for All Saints' Sunday, Year B

November 7, 2021 – All Saints’ Sunday Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson John 11:32-44 In Spite of Grief, We Hope Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Once a year the church year calendar recognizes this day we call All ...read more

Scripture: John 11:32-44

Denomination: Lutheran

Nothing Is Lost Series

Contributed by Dr. John Singarayar on Mar 9, 2023

The Fifth Sunday of the Lent

Nothing is Lost Scripture Ezekiel 37:12-14, Romans 8:8-11, John 11:1-45. Reflection Dear sisters and brothers, Of all the miracles that Jesus did, the raising of Lazarus ranks as the most astonishing one to the people of his time. According to the traditional Jewish belief, the soul of a ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:12-14, Romans 8:8-11, John 11:1-45

Denomination: Other

April Fool

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 1, 2024

We are fools of God to proclaim the foolishness of God which is the message of Crucifixion. The wisdom of God is Jesus Christ. We must be wise to the World with God's word and plan.

AMC 01.04.2024 Text: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 Theme: April fool. Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever. Happy April fool’s day! Introduction: April Fool’s day has an interesting history. France switched to Gregorian calendar from the Julian calendar as decided by the Council of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

Denomination: Methodist

The Gospel Of Matthew: An Introduction

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Nov 3, 2024

Matthew's account of the life of the Lord Jesus Christ was written to show his fellow Jews that Jesus was the Promised Messiah, liberating them not from the tyranny of Rome, but from the tyranny and condemnation of sin. His death and resurrection freed all of us from this curse.

Dr. Frank Turek, the noted Christian apologist, said that the writers of the New Testament did not create the account of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ, but that the resurrection created the writers of the New Testament. If Jesus had not risen from the dead, His life would have been ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-25, Isaiah 7:14, Isaiah 53:1-12, Romans 5:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

How Clean Is Your Temple Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Jun 26, 2001

Part Three of a series discussing the temple of God

Last Sunday night we looked at the condition of the Temple and discovered the doors and been broken down according to 2 Chronicles 29:3. Relating this to our lives, we are the temple of the living God if we are believers. It is a real possibility for us, through disrepair, to allow a thief ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 29:3-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Following The Grand Illusion

Contributed by Bill Huffhine on Jun 11, 2004

A message about the universal condition of human sinfulness and depravity and how we got to this point, taken from the first 3 chapters of Romans.

A few moments ago I performed for you a very poor illusion. My attempt was to so distort your perception of reality that you would believe with your mind that I had actually caused the band to disappear. I, however, am not an illusionist. Neither my techniques or presentation were ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-32

Denomination: Free Methodist

How To Rise A Rebellious Child Series

Contributed by Mel Shepherd on Jul 1, 2007

“Every Problem has a Root Cause”

Title: “How to Rise a Rebellious Child” Text: 2 Samuel 13-18 Introduction: You know, one of the most appealing qualities about the Bible is its realism. You know what I mean? For example in the Bible we have the nation of Israel, God’s chosen people, and we have God defending them, protecting ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Come And See Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 25, 2008

What are you looking for? Are you looking for someone to give you all the answers? Are you looking for someone to liberate you from bondage? Are you looking for someone to reveal the mysteries of life for you? Jesus wants to show you so much more.

What are you looking for this morning? What is the reason you got up and came to church this morning? Did you expect anything when you walked in this door this morning? Expectations are amazing things, aren’t they? It seems like many times, our expectations lead to disappointments. They hype ...read more

Scripture: John 1:38-51

Denomination: Baptist

Removing The Hindrances

Contributed by Boomer Phillips on Mar 3, 2022

Christians will pray for those who are lost in sin, but they usually do nothing more than pray. They are either afraid, or they don’t want to make an effort. Jesus had those who prayed unto Him take an active role in assisting Lazarus.

In Matthew 28:19-20 Jesus gave His disciples and all believers the Great Commission, in which He said, “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things I have commanded you.” The ...read more

Scripture: John 11:38-44

Denomination: Baptist

Be Loosed Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Sep 13, 2020

A message in the series of the miracles of Jesus. Deals with Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead and how we can have freedom in Christ.

Title: Be Loosed Theme: A message about how God can loose us from our doubt, our impatience, and our issues. Text: John 11:1 – 44 Note: I used the commentary on John from Jon Courson as a reference. Opening Text Miracles of Jesus Joh 11:34-44 And He said, "Where have you laid him?" ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Church Of God

The Christmas Family Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 18, 2024

A closer look at Mary, Joseph, and Jesus.

THE CHRISTMAS STORY: THE CHRISTMAS FAMILY A. For the past three Sundays we have been looking at the central figures vital to the Christmas Story. 1. The Angel Gabriel informing Mary that she had been chosen by God to give BIRTH to His Son. 2. The chorus of ANGELS who sang the PRAISES of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-35, Matthew 1:18-25, Isaiah 7:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ