Sermons on Surroundings:

Jude 1

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Aug 31, 2008

Part one of a message based on the book of Jude concerning apostasy and the need for the modern church to remain true to the gospel

Dakota Community Church August 31, 2008 Jude 1 Read Jude WHO: Jude is written by the brother of Jesus and James but he claims only the title of “servant of Jesus Christ.” Mark 6:3 Isn’t this the carpenter? Isn’t this Mary’s son and the brother of James, Joseph, Judas and Simon? Aren’t his ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-25

Denomination: Mennonite

God Our Refuge

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015

God Our Refuge

Psalm 46 God Our Refuge 1. A REFUGE TO HIDE IN During Hezekiah's reign 700 BC Sennacherib and his Assyrian hosts invaded Judah. They had surrounded Jerusalem and were planning to take the city. Hezekiah prayed and the Lord sent an angel who killed 185,000 Assyrian soldiers. This ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Holiness

Let The Brother Of Low Degree Rejoice In That He Is Exalted: Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 26, 2021

As James talks about the poor (9) and rich Christians (10), he has his mind set on more than current positions, wealth, and actions. He knows that God will be inspecting our lives not as they are now but as a completed work made up of millions of decisions.

Tom Lowe 1/19/2021 Text – James 1:9 (KJV) Let the brother of low degree rejoice in that he is exalted: INTRODUCTION As James talks about the poor (9) and rich Christians (10), he has his mind set on more than current positions, wealth, and actions. He knows that God will be inspecting our lives ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9

Denomination: Baptist

Tyrants, Tidings, And Treasures

Contributed by Jerry Owen on Dec 18, 2020

sermon looks at Christmas from 3 different perspectives- Augustus, shepherds, and Mary. And, it reminds us that even when we feel alone and forgotten, God has indeed not forgotten us.

TYRANTS, TIDINGS, AND TREASURES LUKE 2:1-20 1. TYRANTS AND TROUBLES. LK 2:1-3 1 And it came to pass in those days that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. 2 This census first took place while Quirinius was governing Syria. 3 So all went to be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Having The Spirit Supposed To Look Like? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 15, 2021

Jesus cries out on the last day of the Feast. This is a big message and He gives us insight into what will happen when He is glorified: streams of living water flowing from His believers through the Spirit. But, sadly, we today are not experiencing that the way that we should.

INTRO: - This is a climactic moment. We’ve been talking the last few weeks about this extended scene that happens at the Feast of Tabernacles. There have been debates and discussions. There have been misunderstandings and confusion. Now we come to a moment when Jesus has something to shout ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39

Denomination: Baptist

Be A Candle For The Lord...

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 25, 2014

I use an envelope and a candle for this lesson. All life comes from a gift when God says, LET THERE BE LIGHT. aS THE MOON HAS NO LIGHT, THE BRIGHTNESS IS BUT A REFLECTION... Are you reflecting light? The candle gives itself for the light.

A CANDLE FOR THE LORD... MAKE ME... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Matthew 6:23 But if thine eye be evil, thy whole body shall be full of darkness. If therefore the light that is in thee be darkness, how great is that darkness! Matthew 6:23 (MSG) If you live squinty-eyed in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Christmas Greeting Card Sermon Iii: Wonder! Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Sep 30, 2019

Of all the wonders of God's Beautiful World, the wonder of it all is that "God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son". The wonder of God's Gift of Love must be shared with all!

CHRISTMAS GREETING CARD SERMON III: WONDER! Remember the little rhyme we sang as toddlers: “Twinkle, twinkle, little star, How I wonder what you are, Up above the world so high, Like a diamond in the sky. Twinkle, twinkle, little ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Tested By The Sins Of Others Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 21, 2017

The courage of faith

A. THE CONSEQUENCES OF WAR: GEN. 14:1-16 “Four kings from the Euphrates valley invaded Palestine and won a battle against three kings there. The kings in Palestine had paid taxes to the four kings for 12 years. When they quit paying taxes the four kings invaded them. Not only did they destroy ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Behind The Scenes Of History

Contributed by Don Schultz on Dec 5, 2013

Behind the scenes of history, there is great evil. But there is also great good.

Today we are looking behind the scenes of history, and behind the scenes of your life today… : (Slide 5) “Therefore rejoice, you heavens and you who dwell in them! But woe to the earth and the sea, because the devil has gone down to you! He is filled with fury, because his time is ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:13-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Lesson 5: Tested By The Sins Of Others

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 18, 2013

You'll have to learn faith in a warring world.

Series: Learning Faith From Abraham Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 5: Tested by the Sins of Others March 3, 2013 A. THE CONSEQUENCES OF WAR: GEN. 14:1-16 “Four kings from the Euphrates valley invaded Palestine and won a battle against three kings there. The kings in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Called, Chosen, And Commissioned. 1 Samuel 10:21-35

Contributed by David Cramer on Oct 31, 2024

A message about listening to the Lord's Call on each of our lives. Deciding to accept the fact that we may not feel worthy, but we are.

Before we start today's message, Stand with me and hold up your Bible. Repeat after me. "Lord. You are welcome in this place. Called, Chosen, and Commissioned – Embracing God’s Unlikely Choices 1 Samuel 10:21-35 In 1 Samuel 10, God calls an unlikely man, Saul, to be Israel's ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love Your Enemies

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 7, 2022

Christ said to love your enemies. That takes His grace and the power of the Holy Spirit to do because it is not in our nature.

It is easy to see that Christians are surrounded by enemies on nearly every side. The irony is that while so-called Christians persecuted the Jews for centuries it is the Israelis who are our biggest friends. True, some of the Ultra-Orthodox may not think kindly of us, but other Jews see us as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:44, Luke 6:27, Luke 6:35, James 4:4, 2 Kings 16:6, John 15:13, Romans 5:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Danger Of Keeping Bad Company Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 11, 2025

The people we associate with have a powerful influence on our thoughts, choices, and destinies. Relationships are like elevators—they either take you up or bring you down.

THE DANGER OF KEEPING BAD COMPANY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 15:33 "Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners." Supporting Texts: Proverbs 13:20, Psalm 1:1-3, 2 Corinthians 6:14, Proverbs 22:24-25, 1 Kings 11:1-11 INTRODUCTION: The people we ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:20, Psalm 1:1-3, 2 Corinthians 6:14, Proverbs 22:24-25, 1 Kings 11:1-11, 1 Corinthians 15:33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Dealing With Discouragement Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 11, 2025

Discouragement is not a sign of weak faith; it is a reality we must confront with divine truth and spiritual tools. What matters is not whether we feel discouraged, but how we respond when it comes.

DEALING WITH DISCOURAGEMENT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 19:1–18 “And he came thither unto a cave, and lodged there; and, behold, the word of the Lord came to him, and he said unto him, What doest thou here, Elijah?” – 1 Kings 19:9 (KJV) Supporting Texts: Psalm 42:11, John 14:1, 2 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Resisting And Overcoming The Rod Of The Wicked

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Mar 21, 2024

The Word of God declared that the rod of the wicked shall not rest in the lot of the righteous. Believer must receive the Word by faith and resist the rod of the wicked in his life.

Resisting and Overcoming the Rod of the Wicked Study Text: Psalms 125: 1-3 Introduction: - God is always in the business of defending, upholding and providing for the righteous. He surrounds them as mountain surrounds Jerusalem. - God cannot be explained, God can only be encountered and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 125:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal