Sermons on Stumbling:

Hosea, (Root Word Of Jesus) The Prophet Of Unconditional Love; About 750 Bc - Before The Assyrian Captivity Of The 10 Northern Tribes; Part 1

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Feb 2, 2025

NASB, notes by biblegateway.com and Marilyn Hickey Ministries; location is the northern kingdom of Isreal. Hosea's personal life was tragic: his wife was an adultress who spurned his faithful love. Finally, he redeemed her from slavery, and she truly repented.

The minor prophet's experience Hosea’s Wife and Children (and Gomer) 1 The word of the Lord which came to Hosea the son of Beeri, during the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah, and during the days of Jeroboam the son of Joash, king of Israel. 2 When the Lord first ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

The Benefits Of Repentance

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jun 9, 2001

To get the inside track on what we gain by returning to God in repentance

The Benefits of Repentance Hosea 14:1-9 (NLT) A. The Invitation of the Initiating God . V. 1 says “Return, O Israel, to the LORD your God, for your sins have brought you down.” God brings the invite… understands where we all come from i.e. downfall from our sinful life – life spiraling out of ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 14:1-9, Deuteronomy 4:3-9

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Body Builders: Spirit Of Unity Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jan 18, 2001

Building up the Body of Christ through unity in the local church!

Evening Message Central Church of Christ January 21, 2001 John Dobbs BODY BUILDERS: SPIRIT OF UNITY Romans 15:5-6 Introduction: 1. We cannot sacrifice the unity of the Body of Christ without sacrificing everything that we stand for! We believe in the saving power of Christ! We believe we are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:5-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Stone That Needs To Rolled Out Of Our Lives

Contributed by Charles Mccall on Jul 6, 2003

In order to be able to move forward in our lives, there are some stones that need to be rolled away.

Mark 16:1-8 John 20:1-10 Luke 24:1-12 Matthew 28:1-10 Topic: The stone that needs to be rolled away out of our lives In these passage of scriptures, we read about Mary Magdalene, and the other women going to the sepulcher to anoint the body of Jesus Christ. About 3 days earlier, Jesus Christ ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8, Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Man With The Foot Shaped Mouth And The Cross Shaped Heart

Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Feb 11, 2005

Peter, In all His faults was still worthy to serve Christ

1. WHO WAS THIS MAN SIMON? • He was the third disciple called by Jesus (VS 42) • Andrew 1st and John 2nd • Peter was Andrews brother (VS 40) • Jesus recognized Simon before he was officially introduced • He immediately recognized Simon’s leadership qualities and changed his name • This was ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-42

Denomination: Baptist

A Short Lesson On Convictions

Contributed by George Rennau on May 24, 2005

Are your convictions based on what the Bible teaches.

Short Lesson on Convictions My purpose is not to make an exhaustive study of this subject but to get you thinking about your convictions, and whether or not they are based on what the Bible teaches. What does the word conviction mean? Joshua 14:7 I was forty years old when Moses the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:23-33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Church Is Rebuked Series

Contributed by Robert Baldwin on Aug 18, 2004

A heathen sailor is rebuking the prophet of God. It is the church of that day being rebuked by the world.

The Church Is Rebuked By The World (Jonah 1:6) Intro. A heathen sailor is rebuking the prophet of God. It is the church of that day being rebuked by the world. And worse, it is not because he is acting carnally nor about his disobedience to God, for this they did not know about. He is being ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:6

Denomination: Baptist

Self Control

Contributed by Ken Mowery on Dec 19, 2006

Message about the importance of self control when it comes to anger and to the tongue.

Self-Control Fathers have important role in family. Most fathers do what they can to provide for the needs of their family. (ILL) Most of us are concerned about taking care of our families. Especially when it comes to safety and security. (ILL) Men we really do have some responsibility ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 25:28

Denomination: Baptist

Obligated, Eager And Not Ashamed Series

Contributed by Greg Johnson on Aug 21, 2006

Being consumed with a passion to share the gospel will overcome any temptation to be ashamed of it.

By Greg Johnson August 20, 2006 http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org The Apostle Paul had a passion to share the gospel with all people; rich and poor, educated and non-educated, Jew and Gentile. In Philemon we see that Paul shared the gospel with a run-a-way slave. In Acts we see Paul sharing ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:14-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Walking By Faith Or Are You Walking By Sight

Contributed by David Rogers on Nov 6, 2006

A sermon on the essential of walkng by Faith in our life.

Are You Walking By Faith Or Are You Walking By Sight 2 Cor. 5:1-21 I hope that everyone had a great afternoon. Some of us got a nap, some got to visit with family and friends. And some simply got to sit and watch T.V. and relax. How many of us made plans about what we are going to do ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Narnia: Is The Lion Safe?

Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 8, 2005

This is an article I wrote for an online journal. It’s a devotional based on the question asked about Aslan: Is he safe? The answer was : No, but he’s good. That’s God’s plans for us too: not safe but good.

Is the Lion Safe? I’ve been a fan of the Chronicles of Narnia for several years now. What’s funny about it is that it was recommended to me by a friend of mine who is decidedly not a believer. That’s funny because Narnia was written by a man who worked hard to make his Christian faith known ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:68-75

Denomination: Baptist

Why Legalism Stinks Series

Contributed by Larry Osborne on Jun 13, 2007

Having a clear understanding of God’s law can help us avoid the trap of legalism. King David, the apostle Paul and Jesus can each give us a healthy perspective on God’s law.

1 Timothy: Doing Church God’s Way North Coast Church Message #5 August 12-13, 2006 Dr. Larry Osborne Why Legalism Stinks 1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical Free

When Jesus Confronts Series

Contributed by Tim White on Jun 19, 2009

You are either stepping towards God or away from Him. There is no neutral position.

* It’s important to get good directions. * In November, 1975, 75 convicts started digging a secret tunnel designed to bring them up at the other side of the wall of Saltillo Prison in northern Mexico. On April 18, 1976, guided by pure genius, they tunneled up into the nearby courtroom in which many ...read more

Scripture: John 7:14-24

Denomination: Baptist

Fives Minutes In Hell

Contributed by Carl Allen on Jun 17, 2008

If every Christian could spend just five minutes in hell, we would all have a new outlook on our responsibilities as Christians.

Five Minutes in Hell John 16:22-24 Intro The title of my sermon today, “Five Minutes in Hell” is the flip side of the sermon we heard two weeks ago, about how we would change if we had the opportunity to look into Heaven. I suppose it is a impossibility to actually take a tour of hell, but we ...read more

Scripture: John 16:22-24

Denomination: Baptist

Fallen From Grace Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Jul 13, 2010

The world today is full of false doctrine and false teachers. Paul in his letters to church at Galatia, gives a stern warning about both.

Fallen from Grace Gal 5: 2-12 Introduction The text before us tonight is the beginning of the third section of Paul’s letter to the church at Galatia. In the first section (Ch. 1-2) Paul defended his apostleship, in the second section (Ch. 3-4) Paul preached his message of justification by ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:2-12

Denomination: Baptist