Sermons on Stubborn Pride:

Who Can Battle With The Lord?

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Dec 10, 2025

A revelation of God’s unmatched power that assures believers that no force: spiritual or physical, can successfully contend with the Lord.

WHO CAN BATTLE WITH THE LORD? By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 2:9-10 Key Verse: “…for by strength shall no man prevail. The adversaries of the LORD shall be broken to pieces; out of heaven shall He thunder upon them…” — 1 Samuel 2:9-10 Supporting Texts: Exodus 15:3; Psalm 24:8; ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:9-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Types Of Symptoms Manifested By People Who Depend On Masks - 2 Cor. 10:8-12

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 25, 2001

TYPES OF SYMPTOMS MANIFESTED BY PEOPLE WHO DEPEND ON MASKS - 2 Cor. 10:8-12

TYPES OF SYMPTOMS MANIFESTED BY PEOPLE WHO DEPEND ON MASKS - 2 Cor. 10:8-12 Just as a doctor diagnoses causes by looking for physical symptoms so a contextualizer should ascertain spiritual causes by looking for certain symptoms of pretentiousness. The following is a brief list of some the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:8-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sexual Trash Series

Contributed by Kirby Lloyd on Jul 1, 2019

Sexual immorality is a topic that the church cannot pretend is not a problem and must be dealt with directly despite how staggering the numbers are.

Sexual Trash Ephesians 5:3 But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed, because these are improper for God’s holy people. Last week we threw away the first piece of trash that we needed to get out of the way as we tossed pride in the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Is The Reason --- Period Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Nov 23, 2012

Christmas has become more focused on fellowship, family, giving gifts, and Santa Clause than the birth of Jesus but God is OK with that because He desires your attenetion for more than a season.

Show the video “Christmas Connection 2010” I was reminded this week that Christmas is fast approaching when I got up for work the other morning. The living room was rearranged so that the couches are now facing each other rather than the TV. Every year this is the first step toward ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:5-6

Denomination: Foursquare

Obedience

Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 21, 2012

Anything short of absolute obedience to God is disobedience. Saul’s life points out the seriousness of disobedience and the nature of obedience

Obedience 1 Samuel 15:22-23 Someone has said that obedience is the practical acceptance of the authority and will of God. It includes both submitting to Him and then expressing that submission in actions, words and thoughts. Anything short of absolute obedience to God is disobedience. Saul’s life ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 15:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

A Second Touch

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Apr 27, 2010

In our text this morning we find some help for those who have lost their focus. Can’t seem to feel God or see God in our spirit realm. We can get to the point in our spiritual walk where we begin to lose focus

Dr. Wayne A. Lawson Preached at Antioch Institutional Baptist Church Oklahoma City, OK Sunday, April 25, 2010 RevWLawson@aol.com (I make no claim for the originality of this message. I first preached it about 22 years ago and could not locate the references. It was revised for this particular ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:22-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Meaning Of Baptism

Contributed by John Oscar on Aug 1, 2023

A message on the biblical truth, qualifications, and importance of baptism (given during a baptismal service)

The Meaning of Baptism CCCAG, July 9th, 2023 Scripture: Matthew 3:11-17 1993 was a big year for Tammie and me. It started with the birth of our oldest daughter in May. In July I decided to follow Jesus Christ as my Lord and savior. In September, Tammy followed me in that decision. Then it was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:11-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When God Calls Your Name: Saul / Paul Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Sep 11, 2021

How would you respond if God called your name not once, but twice? In the Bible, God calls plenty of people often by name, but I’ve only found seven times where God calls out someone’s name twice in a row. In each instance, what follows is a life-changing encounter with the God of creation.

When God Calls Your Name… Twice: Saul/Paul Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 9/4/2016 After church one Sunday, a pastor stood at the front of the church greeting people as they left. A sweet, little, elderly woman stopped and said: “Pastor, please speak louder. I can’t hear ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-10, Acts 26:14

Denomination: Christian Church

No Other Gods (Part 2 Of 8) Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Feb 15, 2008

Idolatry can challenge our faith in many ways. To understand this command and all of the Ten Commandments, we must view them from a New Testament perspective.

Thou shalt have no other gods before Me / Thou shalt not make for thyself an idol. In this portion of study we will examine both of these commands together because they are so closely related. Keep in mind that all of the commandments concerning worship and obedience are based on the greatest ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

God This Is The Way I Want It Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on May 10, 2007

We often have preconceived ideas as to how God is going to do something for us. We have certain ways we want to see it happen, but God may have a different idea.

May, 2007 "God, This is the Way I Want It" II Kings 5:8-15 "But Naaman was wroth, and went away and said, Behold, I thought he will surely come out to me, and stand, and call on the name of the Lord his God, and strike his hand over the place, and recover the leper." II Kings ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:8-15

Denomination: Methodist

The Anatomy Of Rebellion: Forehead, Heart, And Mouth

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 17, 2009

We rebel against God when we refuse to learn anything new, when we resist His love, and when we refrain from telling others about Christ.

Parenting is the toughest job in the world. Nobody has it harder than parents. Amen? Now this insight didn’t come out of a book somewhere. This is not just some Freudian theory, cooked up in the psychology lab. I learned this truth, that parenting is the toughest job in the world, in another ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jeremiah’s Ministry

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 5, 2023

Jeremiah was born in around 650 BC. Jeremiah’s ministry began in 627 BC and ended sometime around 582 BC with his prophecy to the Jews who fled to Egypt. In 722 BC, the Assyrian Empire conquered and destroyed the 10 northern tribes of Israel.

Jeremiah was born in around 650 BC. Jeremiah’s ministry began in 627 BC and ended sometime around 582 BC with his prophecy to the Jews who fled to Egypt. In 722 BC, the Assyrian Empire conquered and destroyed the 10 northern tribes of Israel. There were only some tribes of Judah left to be ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:27, Jeremiah 23:14

Put It All In Jesus’ Hands

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 27, 2014

Put all your doubts and fears in Jesus' hands because he has already dealt with death and with your sins.

When Kentucky freshman Aaron Harrison caught the ball with a few seconds remaining in the semi-final game of the NCAA basketball tournament, his team was down by two points. But Harrison had been in this situation before, twice before in fact and had delivered the game-winning shot both times. And ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Isaiah 48 Refined For God's Glory Series

Contributed by Chuck Musselwhite on Feb 29, 2016

Exposition of Isaiah 48

Isaiah 48 Refined for God’s Glory Recognize My Hypocrisy vs. 1-2 Relent of Our Stubbornness vs. 3-5 Remove the Rebelliousness vs. 6-8 Undeserved Mercy vs. 9-13 Unrealized Potential vs. 14-19 Go Forward vs. 20-22 Intro: We have just spent the last three chapters looking at how God will ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 48:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lessons From The Field

Contributed by John Harvey on Dec 7, 2006

A look at the shpherds in the Christmas story and Chrsit as the Good Shepherd.

“Lessons from the Field” December 10, 2006 Intro: Sheep are sometimes wild and crazy animals. They are often lost, they smell bad, and they are not particularly smart. Sheep, for all of their quirks and peculiarities, make for some great stories. Take for instance the story of Shrek. Now this is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist