Sermons on Subjugation:

The Crowned Church-Smyrna Series

Contributed by Douglas Dudley on May 17, 2005

DOES THE CHURCH SUFFER ON EARTH? HOW DO WE DEAL WITH IT AND WHAT IS THE CHURCH’S REWARD?

The Crowned Church—Smyrna Text—Revelation 2:8-11 Introduction. Clarence Jordan, the author of “Cotton Patch”, is a minister in Americus, Georgia. Jordan was getting a red-carpet tour of another minister’s church. Now Clarence was the minister of a poor, struggling, inter-racial congregation ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Reality Of Hell

Contributed by Kenneth Wright on Jun 29, 2003

This sermon covers the contemporary concepts as well at the biblical concepts of Hell

The Reality of Hell Kenneth W. Wright The New Iberia Church of Christ Sermon Outline A. I am here to talk about the Reality of the Biblical Subject – Hell. B. I will cover these main points: 1. Hell is not a popular subject these days. 2. The Error Taught by Some 3. The Evidence in the ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:4-7, Revelation 20:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Spirituality - Part Of The Life God Blesses Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on May 14, 2007

Spirituality is a term that is much used and equally misunderstood in our time. In the broadest sense, when we define spirituality, we think of that person who is intent on the qualities of soul, whose life is not centered on physical matters such as owni

Series - “Preparing to Prosper” “God loves to bless His children!” That is the declaration of the Bible, a promise that we can live by. In this series of messages, my aim has been to teach how we position ourselves to stand in the flow of God’s blessing, to live in a way that is prosperous, not ...read more

Scripture: John 3:3-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Quest For Community Series

Contributed by David Asch on Nov 21, 2005

Today’s question: what is the key element to fulfilling our mission? What is the most important thing we need in order to be fruit and produce fruit?

QUEST FOR COMMUNITY INTRO: This week: Hurricane Katrina – an example of how something can kill a community/threaten to wipe out a community. Last week: Our mission is to grow fruitful followers of Jesus Christ. We are to be fruit and produce fruit. Today’s question: what is the key element to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Da Vinci Code: Truth And Error Part 3 Series

Contributed by Mark Strauss on May 8, 2006

What accounts for the amazing success of The Da Vinci Code? There are no doubt many factors: (1) For one thing, it is a great story. While few would call The Da Vinci Code great literature, it is certainly great entertainment, a gripping suspense novel

Truth and Error in The Da Vinci Code Part 3 Christianity Answers The Code This message contains excerpts from the book Truth and Error in the Da Vinci Code by Mark L. Strauss This book may be ordered at DaVinciCodeErrors.com The popularity of The Da Vinci Code What accounts for the amazing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Day Of The Lord

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Aug 15, 2003

Heathen nations may rejoice for a season, but God’s day is coming.

Obadiah 15-21 The Day of the Lord Introduction Tonight as we finish our study in the book of Obadiah, let’s briefly review what we’ve learned so far. We learned that the book dealt with God’s judgment on the nation of Edom for its sin of pride. Edom is the nation that descended from Esau, the ...read more

Scripture: Obadiah 1:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

Christ Is The Head Of The Church

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 3, 2012

Ephesians 5

CHRIST IS THE HEAD OF THE HOME (EPHESIANS 5:21-6:4) What marriage means to you Different people have different definitions of marriage. So, what's yours? ACCOUNTANT: Marriage means making a profit, having another person to share the daily expenses. ECONOMIST: A man is said to be incomplete before ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Good News!

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Aug 30, 2010

Following the last command Jesus gave us, as found in MATTHEW 28:19, 20.

Even as Christians, many of us try our best to avoid uncomfortable situations. But sometimes, it is within those uncomfortable situations that we find our deepest levels of faith. We are going to discuss one of those situations this morning, but first, let us open in prayer to the Father. When I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: *other

Discovering Intimate Allegiance Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 22, 2009

This morning I want to begin with the question: Who is your god / God? That’s a question that we may initially begin to answer quickly… but then may find ourselves realizing it’s more dynamic than simply providing a statement… the answer is reflect

This morning we’re continuing in our series “The Call” … focused on seeking to capture or recapture the dynamic of God’s Call to our lives. I believe… The Call of God seeks to penetrate our independence and isolation. This morning I want to begin with the question: Who is your god / God? ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Somewhere Between Quack And Quisling Series

Contributed by Joel Smith on Jan 24, 2009

The Christian life is a balancing act between syncretism and sectarianism.

When I was a teenager, I was one of the few students at West Davidson Sr. High School who listened to heavy metal music. Although my buddies enjoyed it to some extent, they were a little bit spooked by some of the darker groups I chose. This was mainly because they were all good church-going boys ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Journey To Melchizedek Series

Contributed by David Mcbeath on Oct 20, 2011

The story of Abram and the rescue of Lot. Mountiantop faith: 1. A deep love and commitment to others. 2. A deep love and commitment to God and the people of the place where God has called you. Both bring righteousness and peace to the world. Righteousness

INTRODUCTION (ACTING AND VOLUNTEERS) Today our series called The Journey comes to an end. I hope leaning about Abram’s journey to become a man of faith has been helpful to you. We end this series on a high note. Abram is worshiping God in the mountains of Israel at Bethel (which is Hebrew for ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Pain Won’t Last Forever Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Oct 28, 2011

Smyrna received no criticism from Christ, one of the only ones in Revelation 2-3. But they were going through terrible persecution. Jesus gives them comforting counsel and promises in Revelation 2:8-11.

The Pain Won’t Last Forever Sermon 2 in the Series “You’ve Got Mail” Chuck Sligh July 31, 2022 For the PowerPoint for the sermon, write me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Revelation 2:8-11 – “And unto the angel of the church in Smyrna write; These things saith the first and the last, which was ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Three I Ams

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 10, 2011

Paul said, verse 14, “I am debtor …” verse 15, “. . . I am ready . . .” verse 16, “. . . I am not ashamed . . .” Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

Three 'I Am's Romans 1:14-16 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/3IAMs.html Jesus met Paul on the road to Damascus in a post resurrection appearance. And when Paul, who was then called Saul, saw Jesus he asked him the two greatest questions that anyone can ever ask. Question number one: Who are You ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

God Vs. Humanity

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 17, 2011

Paul is the prosecuting attorney bringing an indictment in the case of God vs. Humanity. Evidence is presented, and the Verdict is read. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

God vs. Humanity Romans 3:1-24 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/GodVsHumanity.html There’s something terribly wrong in the world. Something terribly wrong. You don’t even need a Bible to tell you that. But God did not make a world with something wrong. When God created the world he said, That’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:9-23

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Gluttony

Contributed by Brien Sims on Jun 19, 2008

Gluttony is more that just eating more than your fill. The true face of the sin of gluttony is that we can desire something more than we desire God.

An unknown predator has entered our lives; one that starts as soon as we are born. Most of us would never recognize it if we saw it because “it” is the norm of the society we live in. We sometimes feel that it is almost a right because we live in such a land of abundance. America has so many ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:8-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ