Sermons on Surrounding:

Beware Of Wolves PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 12, 2024

Explores the importance of discerning spiritual wolves in sheep's clothing and resisting the allure of power not rooted in God's will.

Good morning, beloved family of God. Isn't it a blessing to be gathered here today, in the house of the Lord, surrounded by the fellowship of believers? We are here, not by coincidence, but by divine appointment. God has a word for us today, a word that is as timely as it is timeless. In the words ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-20, Matthew 10:16, Acts 20:29

Topics: Wolves, House

Exposing The Lies Of The Enemy PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 19, 2024

Explores discerning and combating deception in daily life, and defending divine truth.

Welcome, beloved family of faith, to this shared space of worship and wisdom. We gather here, not as strangers passing in the night, but as brothers and sisters bound together in the love of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Together, we stand on the precipice of a new understanding, a fresh ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-23

Topics: Deception

Even Shepherds Are Included Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Dec 5, 2006

Jesus was birth was not just a joyous announcment for the rich, the religious or those of prestige. Jesus’ birth was good news for everyone.

Even Shepherds are Included Luke 2:8-19 Luke 2:8-19 That night some shepherds were in the fields outside the village, guarding their flocks of sheep. [9] Suddenly, an angel of the Lord appeared among them, and the radiance of the Lord’s glory surrounded them. They were terribly frightened, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Smarter Than A Fox But Dumber Than A Snake"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Apr 21, 2004

Read the story of Samson and Delilah and you will be forced to ask yourself this question, "How could anyone so smart, be so stupid?"

"Smarter than a Fox, but dumber than a Snake!" The Story of Samson and Delilah. Samson was smart, but... When Samson’s first marriage failed, in vengeance he caught three hundred foxes and tied their tails together, set their tails on fire and chased them off to burn up harvesting fields of the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

"The Hitch Hiking Deacon"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Mar 31, 2003

What is a deacon? Philip seems like superman in Acts chapter 8. He is doing the work of the supernatural. Five point message regarding Philip and the eunuch.

Title: The Hitch Hiking Deacon Introduction: There are three requirements to be a deacon mentioned in this verse: Acts 6:3 Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among you seven men of honest report, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business. 1. Honest. He is to be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-39

Denomination: Baptist

Judge Not

Contributed by Ben Setterfield on Jun 26, 2002

Look not to what is on the outside, but to the heart of man.

Judge Not When we look around at society today, we see a world where there seem to be few morals, where traditional values have worn thin. Here in England there are ever rising numbers of young single mothers, of people addicted to alcohol and drug use, and of crime. At an apparently less menacing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:15-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Conducting Yourself In The House Of God- Pt. 2 Series

Contributed by Shane Brooks on Jan 30, 2007

Qualifications of Pastor/Elder/Overseer

5 Commands/Charges to Timothy Last week “WAGING A GOOD WARFARE” 1 Timothy 3:14-15 Tonight I want to discuss “Conducting yourself in the house of God” In VS 14 — These things I write.... WHAT THINGS? VS 1-13... These we’re given as the first part of conducting yourself in house of God Read ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Passing Of The Temporary And The Coming Of The Eternal

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Sep 28, 2004

The purpose of this text is to remind the believer that the visible is swiftly passing away.

In our text, we are taught to look at the invisible. The word look means to set one’s sight on a particular object. It indicates a careful examination, a penetrating gaze that determines the worth of the thing in view. To see the invisible we must keep our focus on Jesus. There are all kinds ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

I Am The Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 31, 2006

Jesus’ proclamation that he is the light of the world holds powerful image for us, and helps us to understand how Jesus moves in our lives and ministers to our needs.

John 16-13, 8:12 “I Am the Light of the World” INTRODUCTION Each and every one of us has different pictures, or images, of Jesus and how he moves in our lives. Many of us imagine Jesus as our friend. Of course, this picture is expressed by the popular, old time hymn, “What a Friend We Have ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-13

Denomination: Lutheran

I Am The Gate Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 31, 2006

Jesus is the gate through whom we enter in to a life of fellowship with God’s family and an abundant life of green pastures.

John 10:1-10 “I am the Gate” INTRODUCTION We are surrounded by gates. We arrive at and depart from airports through gates. In order to get to those gates we pass through a security gate. Many of us have gates that provide an entrance into a courtyard, or security gates that keep people out. ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Submission To The Father

Contributed by Doug Sanders on May 13, 2002

Sin distroy lives and Church it is time that we fear hurting the love ones around us. It is time we feared hurting our Lord and Savior.

Submission to the Father 1 Peter 1:17 And if you call on the Father, who without partiality judges according to each one’s work, conduct yourselves throughout the time of your stay here in fear; I. Confession (you call on the Father) of His possission a. the word call means “to put a name ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:17

Denomination: Baptist

Let This Mind Be In You

Contributed by Steve Yarber on May 21, 2002

To become more like Christ, we need to know the mind of Christ.

“Let This Mind Be In You” Philippians 2:5-11 Paul isn’t encouraging the church to have Christ’s intellect. He is encouraging them to have Christ’s attitude toward God’s will and toward people. When the mind of Christ is in me … I empty myself Jesus was in the form of God Had every right ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Looking For A Sign Or A Guide

Contributed by Jonathan Lucas on Jun 14, 2001

This message speaks to the believer about their reaponsibility to reach the lost.

Looking For A Sign Or A Guide Text: Matt. 16:1-4 “The Pharisees also with the Sadducees came, and tempting desired him that he would shew them a sign from heaven.” “He answered and said unto them, When it is eneving, ye say, It will be fair weather: for the sky is red.” “And in the morning, It ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Quiet Confidence Of The Godly Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

UNJUSTIFIED REPROACH AND REJECTION SHOULD NOT DISTURB THE QUIET CONFIDENCE OF THE GODLY LEADER

BIG IDEA: UNJUSTIFIED REPROACH AND REJECTION SHOULD NOT DISTURB THE QUIET CONFIDENCE OF THE GODLY LEADER I. (:1) PRESENT PETITION FOR HELP INSPIRED BY PAST RELIEF A. Answered Prayer is the Goal for Petition for Help "Answer me when I call" "hear my prayer" B. Righteousness and Grace is the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 4:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Reign Of A Holy God Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

THE REIGN OF A HOLY GOD MAKES THE RIGHTEOUS GLAD AND THE WICKED TREMBLE

BIG IDEA: THE REIGN OF A HOLY GOD MAKES THE RIGHTEOUS GLAD AND THE WICKED TREMBLE I. (:1-6) THE REIGN OF A HOLY GOD HAS COSMIC IMPLICATIONS The Simple Truth ="The Lord Reigns" -- looking forward especially to fulfillment in the Millennial Kingdom when that reign on earth will be evident A. The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 97:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible