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Placebo Faith - The Real Thing Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 1, 2018

This message is the conclusion of the series. In this message I examine how fear and a negative self-perception stopped the Children of Israel from entering the Promised Land.

Placebo Faith – The Real Thing - Part 3 Scriptures: Hebrews 11:1, 6; Proverbs 23:7a; Numbers 14:20-30 Introduction This message will conclude my series on “Placebo Faith – The Real Thing” and also introduce my next series which I will start next week titled, “Recognizing Satan’s Tactics.” In ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:20-30, Numbers 13:27-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dying On A Cross Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 16, 2025

Today we must give thanks for the gift of Jesus. His self-giving knew no limits and doesn’t stop giving even now.

Good Friday 2025 I’ve frequently thought that the best approach to a homily for Good Friday would be to stand and look at the biggest cross or crucifix and focus on the pain and torment Jesus underwent two thousand years ago. I’ll encourage you to do that sometime in the next couple of days before ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 52:13-15, Isaiah 53:1-12, Hebrews 4:14-16, Hebrews 5:7-9, John 19:1-42, John 18:1-39  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

You Have To Earn God's Love Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Jun 6, 2025

You don’t have to earn God’s love—He gives it freely by grace. Stop striving, and rest in the gift of His love.

### **I. Introduction: The Lie We Believe** Video Ill.: Sermon Bumper 1 The world is full of lies. And sadly, many times the lies of the world are believed and become our truth. And the devil—called in Scripture the father of lies, the prince of deception—spreads them far and wide. He uses this ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-13, Romans 3:23, Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 5:8-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stop Making Excuses, It’s Time To Do God’s Work

Contributed by Olorunnisola Oni on May 20, 2013

The purpose of this message is to see the excuses Moses gave for not wanting to do God’s work, how God enabled him and to remind us of the one assignment our Lord Jesus Christ gave us to do and how we can do it without excuses.

Introduction: Often times, when the Lord ask us to do something, we give excuses why we cannot do it. We sometimes forget that whenever He gives us an assignment, he always provide the enablement. The purpose of this message is to see the excuses Moses gave for not wanting to do God’s work, ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Does God Let Bad Things Thwart Or Stop His Work? Lesson 12

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 25, 2014

How God works His plan in the face of evil

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Jim Bakker’s sin collapsed PTL, the second most viewed TV channel. 2. Ignorance: A pastor is killed in his airplane in a snow storm (biggest soul winning church in Canada declined in numbers). 3. Argument: Pastor’s children disagree, fight and eventually the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

Why Does God Let Bad Things Thwart Or Stop His Work? Lesson 12 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 25, 2017

Evil strategy against the church

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Jim Bakker’s sin collapsed PTL, the second most viewed TV channel. 2. Ignorance: A pastor is killed in his airplane in a snow storm (biggest soul winning church in Canada declined in numbers). 3. Argument: Pastor’s children disagree, fight and eventually the church is lost to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

"The Dumbest Thing That A Wise Man Can Do!"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Dec 21, 2005

Even wise men can do dumb things. Why did these wise men ever stop in their journey and ask wicked King Herod for advice?

“The dumbest thing that a Wise Man can do!” Even wise men can do dumb things. Why did these wise men ever stop in their journey and ask wicked King Herod for advice? Before we answer that question, let me begin with this statement: They were wise. They were wise because… 1. They believed in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Prepare To Follow

Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on Jun 26, 2002

How well do we follow when Jesus calls us to follow? Oftentimes it requires an abrupt stop, an about face, and then a totally new direction.

Sermon Title: Prepare to follow Sermon Text: John 1:43 Sunday, June 25th, 2000 – Evangelical Church of Oskaloosa Scripture introduction: I think most young Christians are told when they ask what they should read first in the Bible, is to read the book of John. It tells quite clearly that Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43

Denomination: *other

Consider The Lilies

Contributed by James May on Jul 30, 2003

Sometimes we just need to stop and realize how much God cares for us and just what he does to supply our every need.

Pastor James May CONSIDER THE LILIES Matthew 6:26-29, "Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they? Which of you by taking thought can add one cubit unto his stature? And why ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:26-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Surviving Your Marriage Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 27, 2001

In order to survive your marriage, you need to: (1) seek to serve rather than be served, and (2) stop trying to change each other

When a man and woman are first married, they typically share a dream of having a wonderful, loving, life together. But too often, after a few years their marriage resembles a field of battle more than a field of dreams. It may not be all-out warfare; the combatants may be able to put up a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:28, Matthew 7:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

When You Pray

Contributed by Benny Horn on Nov 3, 2001

Jesus taught us how to pray by His perfect example, and yet He never interrupted His precious time with the Father, by stopping to speak to the devil.

When You Pray November 14,1999 Sermon at A.B.C. Introduction: The Bible tells us to pray without ceasing. Do we do this? God wants us to fellowship with Him. He wants us to share everything in our lives with Him. He wants us to talk to Him just as we do to our wife, husband, brothers, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:16, Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

A Flame That Won't Be Quenched Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jun 6, 2005

Despite the growing opposition to the gospel, Paul and Barnabas never stopped preachign the gospel, even at therisk of their lives. They also give a good example of mission strategy.

If you were here two weeks ago you’ll remember how, when Paul and Barnabas got to Pisidian Antioch they first went to the synagogue to speak about Jesus as the promised Messiah, but then when their message was rejected by the Jews they turned to the Gentiles. And the Gentiles gladly received this ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:1-28

Denomination: Anglican

There's Nothing Back There!

Contributed by Robert Osborne on Feb 16, 2005

In this life we tend to look back and looking back gets us no where. This sermon will help the christian stop looking backward and begin looking forward.

There Is Nothing Back There! Sermon By: Evangelist Robert Osborne This message I am going to preach today is going to require the help of you and your neighbor. So if you don’t have a neighbor near by then go sit by someone. Now how many knows when Brother Robert preaches he doesn’t hold ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:17-26

Denomination: Apostolic

This Is Your Life

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 27, 2004

A good way to examine what life is all about, to stop and take account and re-evaluate! GOD’S DESIRE, DESIGN, DESCRIPTION FOR SPIRITUAL GROWTH

THIS IS YOUR LIFE! EPHESIANS 4:11-16 I Love My Life Sunday? [Kimberly-self!] John 12:25 He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal. I Love My Lord Sunday! This is a once in a lifetime day, the average lifespan will ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

Compelling Compassion

Contributed by Doug Vance on Sep 11, 2006

It’s easy to ignore the needs of others and excuse ourselves. This sermon challenges us to stop and make time for the people God puts in our lives

Compelling Compassion Text: Luke 10:25-37 Theme: God’s compassion compels him to act on our behalf Doctrine: Attributes of God: Compassion Need: God gives us compassion to meet the crisis Image: Forrest Gump on the first day of school Mission: Have compassion for those who are in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ