Sermons on Straddle: showing 301-315 of 348

Let's Make A Deal!

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Sep 22, 2008

A message about sin, using the old ’Let’s Make a Deal’ TV show. Text at www.sermonlist.com/2008.html. Communion message will be at www.sermonlist.com/communion.html.

We all love to take chances, don’t we? Well, I should say that we all love to take chances as long as there is no perceived danger to us. The problem is that we cannot always see the outright danger that exists. For instance, many people love to go to the casinos and gamble a little of ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2

Denomination: *other

Motivated From Within Series

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Oct 7, 2008

Be on guard to enable the right drive. Be on guard to motivate the right drive. You are either going to motivate the sinful nature or the Spirit of God in every situation in your life. The more you motivate, enable and act on the Spirit of God the more

MOTIVATED FROM WITHIN Allan H. Kircher 28 Sept 08 What is your motivation, your drive, your ambition to continue in the world today? Are you crying deep within trying to seek God’s will in your life, but you just seem to continue in the ways of the world? The drive within you determines the road ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Home Makeover Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 1, 2009

We’re called to remember because we forget, to respond because we falter and to remain because we’re fickle.

Home Makeover Joshua 24 Rev. Brian Bill 11/1/09 Have you heard that the H1N1 influenza outbreak is now a national emergency? It’s actually a pandemic because the virus has also spread around the world. The CDC this week said that 5.7 million Americans have contracted the virus. In an effort to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Seeing Is Not Believing

Contributed by Kelvin Parks on Jul 25, 2009

Well done, my “F” servant. Folks talked about you. Called you everything but a child of God. They said that you would not amount to anything. But I call you mine.

SEEING IS NOT BELIEVING Hebrews 11:1-6 Preached on 19 July 2009 at Shiloh Baptist Church Waukegan, IL by Rev. Kelvin L. Parks Let us open up our hearts and our Bible to Hebrews 11:1-6 (v.1) Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. (v.2) For by it (Faith) ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding Religious Fundamentalism

Contributed by Robert Sickler on Mar 12, 2015

The United States has a very long history of unsuccessful conflicts with Islamic fundamentalists. The reason is that the only person who can really understand the dedication of a religious fundamentalist is another religious fundamentalist.

UNDERSTANDING RELIGIOUS FUNDAMENTALISM ILLUSTRATION THE GATHERS There was a very wise man who one day decided to journey to a neighboring city with three of his followers. They were not long into their journey when they came upon a man picking berries. In his quest to get the largest and best ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Christian Church

How Can You Sleep At A Time Like This?

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Apr 7, 2015

Please read this message prayerfully, It's not just a sermon but A wake up call to the church that God loves so much, (There is no time for playing church).

So the ship master came to him and said and him what meanest thou o sleeper? Arise, call upon by God, if so be that God will think upon us that we perish not. Now let's lay the foundation for this word. Who was Jonah? Jonah was a true prophet of God Jonah heard the voice of God Jonah knew the ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Making Jesus Sick Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Oct 28, 2011

Lukewarmness in the life of a believer makes Jesus sick. Jesus addresses this sin in the church of Laodicea.

Making Jesus Sick Sermon 7 in the Series “You’ve Got Mail” Chuck Sligh August 21, 2011 For the PowerPoint for the sermon, write me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Revelation 3. INTRODUCTION INTRO VIDEO: Illus. – “Worship 1/2 CD” ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Biblically Correct Mother

Contributed by Tony Fox on May 17, 2016

In these days of political correctness, the serious Christian mother must make a choice between being politically correct or biblically correct.

The Politically Correct or Biblically Correct Mother? May 8, 2016, A.M. (2Timothy 1:3-8) Command Baptist Church I thank God, whom I serve from my forefathers with pure conscience, that without ceasing I have remembrance of thee in my prayers night and day; Greatly desiring to see thee, being ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Successful Failure Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 6, 2021

Peter was the greatest failure in his abusive power. And yet we see that he not only survives, but he does so quite successfully. He is able to stay on top as the leader of the 12. He does everything wrong, and still comes out a winner.

Apollo 13 was one of the biggest flops in the history of our space program, and yet it was also one of the most celebrated. Can a catastrophic failure also be a colossal success? Just ask the three astronauts of that ill fated flight. It was 1970, and they were on their way to the moon when an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-26

Prayer – God’s Prescription For Persecution Series

Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 19, 2023

Message 12 in a series through James that helps us explore the relationship between faith and works in our lives. James was the half-brother of Jesus and the leader of the church in Jerusalem.

There is a phrase we often use in our culture – we saved the best for last. I don’t know if the last part of James 5 is the BEST section because it is hard to measure that quantifiably. But one I can say for certain is that it is no doubt one of the most debated sections of the book of James and ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lord's Return Is A Promise

Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 19, 2022

Because Jesus is faithful to His promises, we must be ready for His return.

Beth and I were up in Wisconsin last weekend to help her parents winterize their home. We had a very pleasant drive, especially after purchasing some squeaky cheese curds. When we arrived in Sturgeon Bay, I saw a sign announcing a roundabout ahead and became immediately nervous. If you’re not ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Colossians Introduction Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Feb 23, 2022

A detailed study on each verse in the book of Colossians.

Colossians Introduction INTRODUCTION I. THE TOWNS OF THE LYCUS VALLEY About one hundred miles inland (Med. Sea) from Ephesus in the valley of the River Lycus, near where it joins the Maeander, there once stood three important cities: (1) Laodicaea (remember 30 years later the 7 letters in ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

It's Time To Clean The House Series

Contributed by Nokomis Jackson on Mar 17, 2015

You are saved, but those in the house are not saved. God says you've allowed a sin in your house and you are just tolerating instead of witnessing.

The Church on Trial Pt. 3 It’s Time to Clean the House Revelation 2: 12-17 12) To the angel of the church in Pergamum write: These are the words of him who has the sharp, double-edged sword. 13) I know where you live – where Satan has his throne. Yet you remain true to my name. You ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Transformed By The Cross

Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 11, 2002

The cross has the power to transform lives and it has been doing it for 2000 years.

TRANSFORMED BY THE CROSS THE IMPACT OF THE CROSS – PART 5 INTRODUCTION: “THE SAINT OF AUSCHWITZ” FROM “SIX HOURS ONE FRIDAY.” PAGES 64-66 QUESTION - WHAT WAS IT THAT CAUSED MAXIMILIAN KOLBE TO SACRIFICIALLY GIVE HIS LIFE SO THAT ANOTHER HUMAN BEING MIGHT LIVE? THE ANSWER IS SIMPLE, HE WAS ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Avoiding Spiritual Theft

Contributed by Thomas Dibble on May 21, 2003

Spiritually speaking there are some valuables that I want to keep safe in my walk with God. There are some things that I really value about living for the Lord Jesus Christ.

John chapter 10 is the teaching of Jesus about the sheep finding the true door, following the true shepherd, and avoiding the thief. According to John 10:10 the express purpose of the thief is to steal, kill, and destroy. He comes for no other reason but that of selfish gain. He comes not to ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10, Judges 16:20-21

Denomination: Pentecostal