Sermons on Stubbornness:

Binding The Strong Man Series

Contributed by Ben Irabor on Aug 9, 2010

Who is the strong man? And how does one identify the strong man? The strong man is one that controls a stronghold. That is a place or territory under his influence, which is heavily fortified and is impregnable. It’s important for us to see things the w

Binding the Strong Man: Title: Identifying the Strong Man. Who is the strong man? And how does one identify the strong man? The strong man is one that controls a stronghold. That is a place or territory under his influence, which is heavily fortified and is impregnable. It’s important for us ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Discipleship Ii: Faithfulness Series

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Aug 11, 2010

Many levels of faithfulness are important parts of true discipleship.

Discipleship II: Faithfulness Pastor Eric J. Hanson August 15, 2010 As we consider what it is to be a disciple of the Lord Jesus Christ, we must touch on the matter of being faithful in following Him, being faithful in following through on His call on your life, being faithful in walking away ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:10-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Time To Bail Out? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 7, 2010

When we are at the point of burnout, we are forced to reconfigure our priorities and re-examine the attitudes that destroy us.

Time to Bail Out? (Numbers 11:1-17, 24-25) 1. There are people who complain and people who do what needs to be done, even if it involves sacrifice -- sometimes the sacrifice of their own lives. 2. This, being Memorial Day weekend, is a time when we honor not the complainers, but those who laid ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:1-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Thomas- The "Concrete Man"

Contributed by Rev Ken Shedenhelm on Apr 5, 2013

Doubts come and go, and often they can lead to greater faith. But living in doubt will leave us in our sin because we are saved "by grace through faith." Blessed are those who believe but have not seen because, in matters of faith, believing is seeing.

"Tom- The Concrete Man" John 20:19-31 Did you hear the joke about the neighbor who loved children in the abstract? A young married couple who had several children lived next door to an older man who frequently told them how much he loved children, especially their little tykes. But when these same ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Resilient Faith

Contributed by Egerton Gbonda on Sep 10, 2012

Resilient faith- waiting for your turn and not giving up

A RESILIENT FAITH INTRODUCTION Imagine you have an important appointment and so you left home pretty early to avoid the usual traffic hold ups. Perhaps you are in your own vehicle to travel to the place or a commercial transport e.g. a cab. The journey apparently looks smooth sailing. However half ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-37

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Bc-Ad

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 21, 2012

A sermon on what we were like before Christ (BC) and after our decision (AD)

B. C. A. D. Ephesians 2:11-18 How many of you are still trying to figure out the title of the sermon? How many of you think you have it? BEAT CAROLINA ALL DAY BEAT CLEMSON AT DEATH VALLEY BROMENTHUS CANTHUS ALIGARTUS DEBACULUM “We hope they both lose” Actually none of those are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

Building A City On Prayer Part 1 Series

Contributed by Palitha Jayasooriya on Aug 2, 2016

This is part 1 of a series of sermons focusing on Nehemiah"s prayer life as he set about the great task of rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem.

Building A City On Prayer - Part 1 The book of Nehemiah is one that is filled with courage, effective leadership, faith, motivation, a great sense of adventure and a desire to honor God. Upon receiving information that the walls of Jerusalem were broken down and in ruins and the gates burned with ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Pride Series

Contributed by Jordan Muck on Sep 28, 2016

Understanding the Buzz Words of Christianity

Series: Buzz Words Week: 2 Passage: Various Title: What is Pride? Focus: Christian Living INTRODUCTION: “When destruction walks through the land, it casts its shadow; it is in the shape of pride. When honor visits a man's house, it casts its shadow before it; it is in the fashion of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 21:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Minors' Lessons That Have Major Impact V: Integrity - Learned From Zechariah Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Sep 16, 2019

Christians need a return to integrity so that motives will be in keeping with God's design and desire for a nation of righteousness. Zechariah identifies restraining hindrances and offers realistic solutions.

MINORS’S LESSONS THAT HAVE MAJOR IMPACT V: INTEGRITY – Learned from Zechariah From Zephaniah, we learned HUMILITY. We honor God when we humble ourselves before God lest we become comfortable and complacent. From Haggai, we learned COMMITMENT. We honor God when ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 7:1-14

Breaking Your Alabaster Box

Contributed by Grant Adams on Oct 1, 2019

This is one of the most beautiful pictures found in the Gospel. It is a picture that reveals what Jesus expects from every one of us in the realm of service.

Breaking Your Alabaster Box John 12:1-8, Mark 14:3-9 This is one of the most beautiful pictures found in the Gospel. It is a picture that reveals what Jesus expects from every one of us in the realm of service. He sums it up in verse 8 as he gives us his evaluation of what she has done. Others ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8, Mark 14:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Comfort That God Gives Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 22, 2018

This passage repeats "comfort" again and again. What does Paul teach us hear about God's comfort?

HARD ROAD: This life is tough and we will need some comfort along the way. - 2 Corinthians 1:3-7. - Even if you were only half paying attention when I read the passage, you know the main word: “comfort.” It’s littered throughout the verses. - Comfort is something that we all need from time to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

From Lost And Anxious To Found And Secure!

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Mar 29, 2019

Being lost creates a strong sense of anxiety and often fear.

Weekend Message/Devotion March 31, 2019 Luke 15:1-3, 11-32 Finding a Way Home! Most of us are very familiar with today’s gospel reading which is inclusive of the parable of The Prodigal Son. One commentary that I read entitles the reading: “Lost and Found”. Because the prodigal son is such a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-3, Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Diagnosis: You Have A Heart Problem! Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 11, 2014

If you have a physical heart problem, you can ignore it and take the consequences or adjust to the problem and make the best of it; the same is true when it comes to our invisible, inner being.We are going to discuss this inner heart problem.

Diagnosis: You Have A Heart Problem! (Mark 7:14-23) 1. Joke: Man in church inherited 1 million dollars; afraid the shock would kill him… Asked pastor to break news. Pastor asked, “Charlie, if you inherited 1 million dollars, what would you do?” Charline: “Give ½ to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:14-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Chastisement Of God!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Sep 4, 2015

Disobedience to the Word of God could seriously jeopardize your astute financial planning, business, career and destroy your peace of mind. Caveat! The churning would do good for us!

The churning would do good! Isaiah 30:13”therefore this iniquity shall be to you like a breach in a high wall, bulging out, and about to collapse, whose breaking comes suddenly, in an instant..” I have watched the best flavor come out of any kind of fruit juice and sorbet from ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 30:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

"The God Of The Burning Bush"

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015

"The God of the Burning Bush"

Exodus 3:1-20 "The God of the Burning Bush" 1In the burning bush God's PRE-EMINENCE was REAFFIRMED. Moses’ self ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-20

Denomination: Holiness