Sermons on Tactic:

"I Do, I Do, I Do Believe In Spooks!" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Mar 12, 2004

The church must comprehend, in these last days, that our real enemy is spiritual. Without Christ we can do nothing (#16 in The Christian Victor series)

“For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places.” “And tho’ this world, with devils filled, Should threaten to undo us, We will not fear, for ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Orthodox

These Are The Days Of Elijah Part 3: The Year Of Jubilee Series

Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 16, 2004

Number 3 in a series looking at the imagery in the modern Hymn These are the days of Elijah, looking at the year of Jubilee and its implications both social and spiritual.

Introduction In a recent Peanuts cartoon, Lucy approaches Charlie Brown with a paper and pen and says, “Here, sign this. It absolves me from all blame”. Then she goes to Shroeder with the same paper and says, “Here, sign this. It absolves me from all blame”. Finally she comes to Linus: “Here, sign ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Faithfullness Results In Fruitfullness

Contributed by Amanda Wilson on May 6, 2004

A Mother’s day sermon on the faithfullness of Hannah.

Have you ever had one thing that you really wanted to do in your life that seemed to be just out of your reach? Have you had one thing you really wanted to achieve only to watch the time for doing it sail on buy with no results? Have you ever found a major goal you had for yourself was just not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Identity Crisis

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Feb 24, 2001

Year C. 1st Sunday of Lent March 4th, 2001

Year C. 1st Sunday of Lent March 4th, 2001 Lord of the Lake Lutheran Church Web page http://lordofthelake.org By The Rev. Jerry Morrissey, Esq., Pastor E-mail pastor@southshore.com Heavenly Father empower each of us here at Lord of the Lake Lutheran Church to know our identity as your children ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

The Lion Is A Lamb: The Humility Of God Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 13, 2002

We can rest in the fact that: 1. God’s strength is disguised as weakness. 2. God has a plan. 3. God is in control.

In chapter four of the book of Revelation, John describes a scene in heaven which is beyond words. God is seated on the throne. He rules the universe. He has the right, the authority and the power to end the world. And he is surrounded by living beings that John has never seen before, and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

War In Heaven Series

Contributed by David Jenkins on Oct 22, 2004

War in Heaven

The War in Heaven Revelation 12:7-8, “7Then there was war in heaven. Michael and the angels under his command fought the dragon and his angels. 8And the dragon lost the battle and was forced out of heaven. 9This great dragon--the ancient serpent called the Devil, or Satan, the one deceiving ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:7-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What've You Got Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 17, 2004

The story of the widow and Elisha and the never ending oil.

You have to love stories like this. It was one of those great stories that make you feel good all over. It starts on a bit of a sad note; a widow lady comes to the prophet Elisha and proceeds to tell him her problems. First of all this was not Elijah this was Elisha and Elisha is no more Elijah ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

Finding Direction Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 14, 2004

What happens when something goes wrong - does it mean you are bad? What happens when you think you’ve heard God and things don’t work out - does it mean you didn’t hear right? Paul answers both questions in this 1st chapter.

For more Bible Studies go to: www.LivingWatersWeb.com Most Christians fall under two common misconceptions. The first is that when bad things happen, it means something has gone wrong or that I’ve done something wrong. The second is that when I’m hearing the voice of God to direct me, things will ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:1-18

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Asking Both Kings For The Wall

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 15, 2010

For every significant task, there is the "sit-down" approach and the "rise-up" approach. We need both to sit down and pray and then to rise up and do, but even then by involving the resources of others. Lone wolves are not appropriate.

When a big challenge faces you, essentially there are only two things you can do about it: You can rise to the challenge. Or you can sit down and ignore it. When there is a big task to be done, I am saying, there are two entirely different ways to approach it. There is the rise up approach and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Earth Yielding Increase

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 24, 2009

For Worldwide Communion Sunday: How can we, like the Psalmist, be optimistic in the face of international conflict, national dispute, racism, church tension, our personal conflicts? The Cross is God’s reaching out to heal.

It was an awesome ruin. A hulk of stone, a pile of rubble. Smoke stains clearly visible. Jagged edges its roofline. What once had been a magnificent building lay now exposed to the open air, useless, a scar on the horizon. What terrible thing had happened here to create this ugly defacing of the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 67:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Satan's War Against God Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Feb 27, 2009

Why does God call for the brutal killing of so many people in the book of Revelation? Have you ever wondered why God told the Jews to completely wipe out certain groups of people in the OT? Doesn’t God love? How could a loving God take such drastic measur

Revelation 6:5-8; 12:4-9 Purpose: To expose Satan’s nature. Aim: I want the listener to be more aware of Satan’s tactics and oppose him more aggressively. INTRODUCTION: Why does God call for the brutal killing of so many people in the book of Revelation? Have you ever wondered why God told the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:5-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Dealing With Discouragement Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on May 4, 2009

Have you ever been discouraged? Are you discouraged now? You don’t have to be. As we examine our passage today, we will discover the causes of discouragement. But more than that, we will find the cure.

http://brushforkbanner.blogspot.com You know how much I love to watch college football. How many times have you seen a huge underdog go into the home stadium of a football powerhouse and play them very close the first half? It seems like it happens every Saturday during college football season. ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:7-15

Denomination: Baptist

Satan Can't Handle The Truth Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 7, 2009

Why is Satan a liar? Why can’t he seem to handle the truth? And what does that tell us about the truth that’s in Christ?

(Enter wearing a military style outfit and address the audience as a drill sergeant might raw recruits. I even looked at one of our men and told him to “suck that stomach in soldier”) OPEN: You are gathered in this assembly hall this morning to begin your basic training as a soldier of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 8:42-45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

On Fire! Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jan 20, 2008

Say it! [Tell the truth about Jesus]

ON FIRE! I Corinthians 9.15-18 S: Evangelism C: Using the spoken Word Th: Plan to Win! Pr: SAY IT! ?: Why? Why should we say it? KW: Reasons TS: We will find in I Corinthians 9.16 three reasons why we should speak the good news about Jesus. Type: Propositional The ____ reason is… I. IT ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

Shrewd As Snakes And Innocent As Doves?

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jan 22, 2006

Discussion of Jesus’ words about taking the message to those who may or may not accept it.

Shrewd as Snakes & Innocent as Doves? Matthew 10:11-16 January 22, 2006 Introduction How many people here are "snake" people? I mean, you like snakes, you can hold them, and you’re not freaked out by them? My dad’s great with snakes - even rattlesnakes. When I was about Noble’s age, my dad ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:11-16

Denomination: Wesleyan