Sermons on Stiff Necks:

A Cultural Salvation

Contributed by Grant Sisson on Apr 11, 2010

The Resurrection leads us to much more than a personal salvation.

2010-04-07 A Cultural Salvation We have spoken at length about personal Salvation. We just celebrated the Resurrection of Christ last week, as we really do every week, but especially at Easter. We all know the feeling that exists within our hearts before our personal resurrection experience ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-12

Philippians-Grumbling

Contributed by Jim Caswell on Jul 15, 2017

We must shine as a witness for Christ without grumbling or arguing.

Title: Philippians 2-Grumbling Place: BLCC Date: 7/16/17 Text: Philippians 2.12-18 CT: We must shine as a witness for Christ without grumbling or arguing. [Screen 1] FAS: New research shows that many of us really do believe that the grass is greener on the other side of the fence. Researchers for ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

Denomination: Christian Church

A 9/11 Sermon

Contributed by David Smith on Sep 28, 2010

Today is September 12th here in Sydney, which means that in the USA it is September 11th - around 4.30pm in the afternoon if you live on the West Coast and 7.30pm if you live on the East Coast, and somewhere in between those times if you live somewhere in

And you'll have to excuse me from departing from my normal format of simply focusing on one of our scheduled readings for today, as you'll have to forgive me for focusing on the anniversary of an event that took place nine years ago on the other side of the world and hence, some might suppose, had ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:9-14

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Mystery Babylon. The Papacy , The Jews, The Muslims Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Jul 13, 2015

Greater and greater grows the power of "Christendom" under the Popes of the darkened ages. Lesser and lesser grows the prospects of the descendants of Abraham. And what is the Islamic connection to Babylon?

TWENTY-FIVE: THE FIRST "REAL" POPES? Some claim that Leo I was the first pope (440-461). "He claimed that he was, by Divine appointment, Primate of all Bishops...that resistance to His authority was a sure way to Hell...advocated the death penalty for heresy..." (Halley, p. 770) Again it is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Do I Stand For?

Contributed by Michael J Mcinally Jr. on Aug 21, 2015

We all stand for different things in our lives either physically or personally. Stephen took a stand for Jesus and died for it. So what do you stand for? Is it worth dying for? Then start living for it today

What do I Stand for? Today I want to talk about a concept, that affects all of us, but dependent on your background and/or how you were raised or what you were taught growing up you may have one view or another. Now this particular question can have several answers depending on that view. So if ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:51-59, Acts 5:41, Acts 6:2-4, Acts 6:10-15

Denomination: *other

An Advance Praise - Praise Him In Advance

Contributed by Charles Jones on Dec 16, 2010

In order to bring down the walls in our lives we must develop an Praise Him in Advance Attitude. Please note here that at the time that these trumpets of jubilee began to sound that the walls were still standing. The shouts that went up were an advan

An Advance Praise - Praise Him In Advance Joshua 6:1-20 Text v.16 (20) There are some times that for all that God has spoken into our spirits, we find ourselves facing situations, hurdles and circumstances that seem to be impermeable…Walls! We find sometimes that there is ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-20, Joshua 6:20-21, Joshua 6:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Everything To Prove Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Nov 15, 2005

Kings of Judah, Pt. 2: "Rehoboam"

EVERYTHING TO PROVE (1 KINGS 12:1-20) I have been teaching preaching at the seminary level since 1999. I enjoy seeing students master the basics, watching them develop their confidence and grooming them for immediate impact. Most teachers, however, enjoy one thing the least: evaluation. When I ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Guidance For The Way Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Mar 9, 2010

God guides us along right paths for the His name's sake

A young Ensign, after nearly completing his first overseas cruise, was given an opportunity to display his capabilities at getting the ship underway. With a stream of commands he had the decks buzzing with men, and soon he ship was steaming out of the channel en route to the states. His efficiency, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Moses On The Mountain With The Lord - Part 11 Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 5, 2011

Love the Lord... 1. With your testimony (Exo 31:18). 2. With the throne of your heart (Exo 20:1-3). 3. With your talents (Exo 20:4-6).

Moses on the Mountain with the Lord - Part 11 (The Ten Commandments - Part 1) Exodus 20:1-6 & 31:18 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - September 1, 2010 BACKGROUND & INTRODUCTION: *As we start tonight, Moses has had an amazing, unique experience. Moses has had his fifth meeting ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Part 18: Gazing At The Glory Of God Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 27, 2011

Notice: 1. The holy desire for God’s glory (vs. 18). 2. The helpful declaration with God’s glory (vs. 19). 3. The huge danger of God’s glory (vs. 20). 4. The Hand of defense from God’s glory (vs. 21-23).

Moses on the Mountain with the Lord Part 18: Gazing at the Glory of God Exodus 33:18-23 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Oct. 27, 2010 *Moses was an absolutely amazing man of God. The more we study his life, the more we can be inspired by his character. *Last week we were ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

Create In Me A Clean Heart O Lord Series

Contributed by Bill Walker on Aug 7, 2017

Be sure your sins will find you out. Whether it was a duck or David sin always has its consequences.

CREATE IN ME A CLEAN HEART O LORD Psalm 51 A little boy visiting his grandparents was given his first slingshot made by his grandfather. He practiced trying to hit a tin can, but he could never hit it. As he walked across the yard he saw Grandma’s pet duck. On an impulse he took aim and let fly. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Snakes On The Plain

Contributed by John Stackhouse on Feb 26, 2016

Propitiation is the main focus. The symbolism of the connection between the bronze snake made by Moses and the crucifixion of Christ.

A while back, Paula asked me what ‘propitiation’ meant. There may be some of you that don’t know what propitiation is either, but it’s very important to each and every one of us. To find out what this word really means, we are going to go to the scriptures, and we’ll ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:4-9

Denomination: Nazarene

The Nature Of An Awakening - #5 Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 5, 2013

This series of messages was part of the preparation for our SAW (Spiritual Awakening Weekend). May it be used by others.

The Nature of an Awakening Aiming at an Awakening - #5 of 12 Jerry Watts Psalms 85:1-13 * There is an old fable of a farmer who finds a viper (a deadly snake) freezing in the snow. Taking pity on the snake, he picks it up and places it in his coat. The snake, revived by warmth, bites the farmer ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

God Has Your Number! Series

Contributed by Tony Russo on May 2, 2014

We are numbered by God as His own

The reason we humans struggle with everyday occurrences, be it a loss of a job, economic woes or failing health, is because there is a battle raging for the control of our hearts and minds. Scripture exposes what lies beyond our senses; * how we live demonstrates the existence of two powers, good ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 1:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sheep Without A Shepherd

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Nov 23, 2014

The very people who are called to protect and feed the sheep have instead used their positions of authority to fleece the flock, exploiting them in order to make themselves rich and comfortable.

Dakota Community Church November 23, 2014 Sheep Without Shepherds The metaphorical connection between shepherds and kings was a common one in the Old Testament. Isaiah 44:24,28 Thus says the Lord, your Redeemer, who formed you from the womb: … who says of Cyrus, ‘He is my shepherd, ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 34:1-10

Denomination: Mennonite