Sermons on Tactic:

State Of The Church Address

Contributed by Rick Croffut on Oct 19, 2001

This message deals with the new beginnings that God takes a church through. The message discusses the opportunities that God has in store for each church.

THE STATE OF THE CHURCH ADDRESS Much like the State of the Union Address that we will hear just 2 weeks from now – I want to bring you the State of the Church Address today. I will not be making promises about how to reform the church – because I believe the day we are living in demands that man ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:2, Psalm 33:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Ten Virgins

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Nov 7, 2002

Matthew 25:1-13 is a parable about two groups of maidens or virgins---the prepared and the unprepared.

THE TEN VIRGINS Text: Matthew 25:1-13 "Although Douglas MacArthur graduated from West Point at the top of his class, he continued to prepare himself for service to his country. He studied every military textbook he could get his hands on. He visited battlefields and personally reviewed the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

The Enemy's Hail Mary Play Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 23, 2007

When you are really maturing in your Christian walk the enemy still has tricks up his sleeve: overwhelming numbers and your greatest fear. Learn how God overcomes both.

Joshua 11 recounts the final battles as Israel takes the northern cities. Do you know what a Hail Mary play is? It’s a thing in football where nothing else is working so the quarter back just tells everyone to go long and he lofts up the ball along with a "hail Mary" and hopes someone catches it. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 11:1-23

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Vital Signs

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Apr 27, 2007

Answers the question: Are you a bold pioneer who is exploring new non-traditional ways of expressing faith and interacting with the Body of Christ - or are you just skipping church and quietly backsliding?

Dakota Community Church April 29, 2007 Vital Signs I recently went to the doctor for a general physical. Besides being violated, and crying all the time for about three days, it was only mildly horrifying. I was sent home with a blood pressure monitor to keep an eye on my “stage one ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-25

Denomination: Mennonite

Do We Seethem?

Contributed by Jim Kane on May 17, 2007

The fourth sermon in the 2007 Lenten Series

(Slide 1) A public reading of Luke 13:10-17 followed by a dramatic reading entitled ‘Christ on Trial: Witness: An Adulterous Woman’ written by Elsa L. Clark, Peter Mead, Arden Mead and Mark Zimmermann. © 2007 Creative Communications for the Parish. (Slide 2) What is Jesus being accused of this ...read more

Scripture: John 8:2-11

Denomination: Church Of God

A Wolf In Sheep's Clothing

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jan 28, 2007

A sermon about false teachers.

A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing Matthew 13:33 “Another parable spake he unto them; The kingdom of heaven is like unto leaven, which a woman took, and hid in three measures of meal, till the whole was leavened.” This passage we have just read speaks of the church, which Jesus refers to as the kingdom ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lift High The Cross (Not Your Intelligence)

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 20, 2007

Lift High the Cross (not your intelligence)1) The cross marks true wisdom 2) The cross contains true power

Are you smarter than a 5th grader? That’s what the producers of a new television show want to find out. I took an online quiz from the show’s website and found out that I am not smarter than a 5th grader. I didn’t know that when you mix the colors red and blue you get purple. (I thought you got ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Lutheran

Expect Doubt Series

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 27, 2010

In the world today Christians live in a sea of skepticism and doubt. And when you’re swimming in doubt, it’s hard not to get wet, to have that doubt seep into your thoughts.

Expect Doubts Faith Expectations Part 8 06/22/08 PM Text: Various [This lesson and this series are drawn from the writings of Tom Allen in his book “What to expect now that you believe.”] Faith Expectations This lesson is another in the series titled Faith Expectations. This series purpose is to ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Secret Power Of Lawlessness Series

Contributed by Teddy Walker on Mar 7, 2010

THE SECRET POWER OF LAWLESSNESS

GOD’S DIRECT COVERING “THE SECRET POWER OF LAWLESSNESS” LESSON: TWO I: Jesus said, “Take heed that no man deceive you.” Matt 24:4 A. Deception is a scary thing: Why? a. When a person is deceived, they believe with all their heart that they are right when, in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Defeating The Devil - Spiritual Warfare Part 8 Series

Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 8, 2009

(PowerPoint Slides and Cell Study Notes freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com)

Spiritual Warfare (SW-08) Defeating the Devil Isaiah 14:12-14 We have been reminded that there is a great war being waged in the world today. It is not a conflict between nations, tribes, or government leaders. It is not a rebellion or coup. It is an important invisible battle taking place in the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 14:12-14

Denomination: *other

Put On Each Piece With Prayer Series

Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 16, 2009

Prayer is the final component to the Armor of God. It is the source of power that is necessary to enable us not only to stand but to engage the enemy to ultimate victory in Christ. Prayer directs, equips, and empowers us.

Put On Each Piece With Prayer Ephesians 6:10-13, 18 “Stand up, stand up for Jesus, Stand in His strength alone; The arm of flesh will fail you, You dare not trust your own. Put on the gospel armor, Each piece put on with prayer; Where duty calls or danger, Be never wanting there.” Prayer is the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18

Denomination: Baptist

Deceived By Others Series

Contributed by Kyle Gray on May 20, 2009

Who are the ’false teachers’ Peter talks about? How can we tell them from the wayward Christian?

Age old adage, you can put earrings on a pig, but it’s still a _____. Peter could spot a pig a mile away (not bacon) …someone who claims to be one thing, but is in fact, a completely different thing entirely. Someone who is not genuine, someone who is a fraud. 2 Peter is one FASCINATING book. Ben ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reflection Upon Easter

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on May 23, 2009

A sermon for the 7th Sunday of Easter, Series B.

7th Sunday of Easter May 24, 2009 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Almighty God, Creator of the universe, we give you thanks that you came among us in the person of your Son, Jesus the Christ, to reveal you grace ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Perfectly Joined Together Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jul 21, 2010

Exposition of 1 Cor 1:10-17 regarding Paul's desire for the church to be without division and perfectly joined together

Text: 1 Cor 1:10, Title: Perfectly Joined Together, Date/Place: NRBC, 7/4/10, AM A. Opening illustration: An African proverb says, "When elephants fight, grass gets trampled." The church at Corinth had been nurtured by two of the world’s greatest evangelists: Paul and Apollos. Their ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Tragedy Of Trash Talk Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on May 3, 2010

The real tragedy of talking trash is that it hurts people and damages our relationship with God. How we treat (speak of) others not only affects them, but it affects our own closeness with God.

The Tragedy of Trash Talk James 4:11-12 11 Brothers, do not slander one another. Anyone who speaks against his brother or judges him speaks against the law and judges it. When you judge the law, you are not keeping it, but sitting in judgment on it. 12 There is only one Lawgiver and Judge, the ...read more

Scripture: James 4:11-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God