Sermons on Survive:

Free From Condemnation

Contributed by Tim Gibson on Nov 23, 2000

Based on the story of the woman caught in sin this sermon shows the nature of true and false guilt and how Jesus deals with it.

(1) INTRODUCTION: Condemnation comes through being GUILTY. In this story the woman was openly guilty, the Scribes and Pharisees were guilty at heart - Their consciences condemning them (Rom 2:15 cf. Ex 31:18). God uses guilt to save us, Satan abuses guilt to trap and destroy us. Two Types ...read more

Scripture: John 8:3-11, 1 John 3:20-21

Denomination: *other

Have Salt In Yourselves

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 24, 2002

Explain purpose of salt in New Testament context and apply it to our call as believers

I. Purification A. Newborn infant — umbilical cord was severed, infant was washed, rubbed with salt, and wrapped in clothes to keep limbs straight (Ezekiel 16:4) B. Salt is acidic and there was no lysol, bleach, etc. II. Perpetual Desolation A. Abimelech razed Shechem and sowed it with salt ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:40-50

Denomination: Church Of God

New Testament Teaching With Roots In Zechariah

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 18, 2000

Find many fasicinating New Testament truths couched within Zechariah regarding both the first and second comings of Christ and His present ministry in heaven as our intercessor.

So many dear and central New Testament doctrines are contained in the Old Testament. The Old Testament is the New concealed, the New Testament is the Old revealed. Unlike many topical sermons which pull verses out of context, we have here foundations of familiar New Testament verses. It is ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

4 Reasons To Stay In The Vine

Contributed by Jimmy Stewart on Feb 28, 2003

Jesus said he is the vine and we are the branches. By staying in the vine, we can reap the benefits Jesus has to offer.

4 Reasons To Stay in the Vine John 15: 1-8 Jesus had been talking to his disciples about effective relationships between God and man. As it is now, there was a lot of knowledge about God, even by the elect of the day, but there was little personal relationship with Him. So the Lord began to ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Change Pt. 2 Series

Contributed by Matthew Brown on Apr 16, 2004

Change can be scary, but it’s necessary.

Change part 2 Jos 1:6-9 Be strong and courageous, because you will help these people take possession of the land I swore to give their ancestors. (7) "Only be strong and very courageous, faithfully doing everything in the teachings that my servant Moses commanded you. Don’t turn away from ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:6-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

It's The End Of Church As We Know It!

Contributed by Jimmy Giffin on May 4, 2004

For to long we have taken the divinely instiuted Church and made it something that is corrupt. It has to be the end of Church as we know it, or it will be.

IT’S THE END OF CHURCH AS WE KNOW IT. Text: Eph 2: 19-22 During the Viet Nam era a song was popularized which stated because of the uncertain times, “ It’s the end of the world as we know it.” The times were troubling and the people of the nation were rising up. There were protest against the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22

Denomination: Church Of God

Why Christians Face Trials

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Oct 12, 2006

lessons learned in the midst of the trials of life

Intro: over the last few months with Lauri facing cancer surgery and chemo treatments, I have thought a lot about the reasons God allows His people to go through trials in their lives. The Bible is filled with people of God facing trials, so it is very clear that just because you serve God you are ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Men Of Valor Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jul 27, 2006

2 of 4 messages on the Mighty Men of God. This message focuses on the importance of giving ourselves to those we love.

Mighty Men of God Mighty Men of God are Men of Valor Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 (NIV) When the Titanic went down on April 15, 1912 74% of the women passengers survived. 80% of the men did not. This was because the men believed that ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13, Judges 6:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Your Destiny Is Within Your Reach!"

Contributed by Kevin Smith on Mar 26, 2007

Sermon discussing the power of reaching for your destiny...

Scripture: Phillipians 3:12-14 Title: “Your Destiny Is Within Your Reach!” I. Introduction: The one thing that really keeps us from obtaining our destiny and from going to the next level in God and that holds us back is our past. Your destiny is well within your reach!! Talk about other things ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-15, Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living In The Lion's Den

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Jun 26, 2008

Daniel is delivered from the lion’s den and the hand of his enemies.

Daniel 6:1-28 Living in the Lion’s Den Daniel had survived many changes in the politics and policies of Babylon. Taken from his homeland of Israel, Daniel had lived through the reigns of Nebuchadnezzar, Evil-Merodach, Nergal-sharezer, Labashi-Marduk, Nabonidus, and Belshazzar. Now Cyrus, King of ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Condition?critical! Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Jan 5, 2007

Goldlessnes is something we each should strive for but we must relize that our Condition of our lives are CRITICAL

CONDITION? CRITICAL! Romans 1:18–2:2 Introduction Imagine that you were in the hospital for tests on your spiritual condition. On the end of the bed they printed a graph like they used to do in the old comic strips. For the good hours the line headed up. For the bad ones it slid down. How would it ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God's Sovereignty, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on May 5, 2006

God is in control!

These verses speak of God’s Sovereignty – “all things to work” (v.28a) not just isolated incidents! Explanation: God has promised to take your promotion as well as you demotion, your prosperity as well as your poverty, your tragedy as well as your victory, and use it to accomplish something “good” ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-29

What Kind Of Tree Are You? Series

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Apr 10, 2004

This was a sermon as part of our purpose-driven series - Know, Grow, Show and Sow. This was the show sermon that bridged the gap between Grow and Sow. It can stand alone with some minor tweaks.

If you were a tree, what kind of tree would you be? It’s a question you might get asked in a job interview or by a psychiatrist right after they administer the Rorschach test Jeremiah uses vegetation to contrast those who trust in God and those who turn away Those who don’t believe in the one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:3-8, Jeremiah 17:5-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Glimpse Of The Future Distress

Contributed by Jose Cabajar on Dec 29, 2004

Periodic catastrophes are now gaining an inevitable position and authority in touching man’s conscience and awareness concerning the uncertain future of mankind and its abused habitat which is the planet earth.

Periodic catastrophes are now gaining an inevitable position and authority in touching man’s conscience and awareness concerning the uncertain future of mankind and its abused habitat which is the planet earth. The unpleasant and heart-moving sights we see around us today undeniably trouble ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Ark Of Salvation Series

Contributed by Ricardo Rodriguez on Nov 1, 2012

God sees the wickedness that there is among the children of the men; He cannot ignore the sinful works that humanity commits in any place or most remote place on earth. The evil and deceitful heart of humanity has carried it to extremes to untie the judg

Icebreaker: What would you do if they told you that you only have a few days to live? Biblical Scriptures: Genesis 6:5-7, 2 Peter 2:5-9, Luke 17:26-30. INTRODUCTION God sees the wickedness that there is among the children of the men; He cannot ignore the sinful works that humanity commits in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:5-7

Denomination: Apostolic