Sermons on Tactics:

The Church Is Not A Social Club, But A Sacred Community Of Believers. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jun 26, 2024

The Christian faith, once rooted in Scripture and tradition, is facing a crisis in modern churches

As I stepped into the church, I couldn't help but feel like I was entering a clubhouse rather than a sacred space. The atmosphere was lively, but it lacked the reverence and awe that comes with being in God's presence. This experience got me thinking – have we lost sight of the true purpose ...read more

Scripture: John 5:39

Faith Is The Victory (Spiritual Warfare, Part 2) Series

Contributed by Dr. Tracy W. Marx on Apr 13, 2007

Being prepared for our battle against Satan.

(Announce Text) BACKGROUND: The book of Ephesians was written by the Apostle Paul sometime around A.D. 63 while Paul was a prisoner in Rome. The letters of Philippians, Colossians, and Philemon were also penned by Paul during this period. The theme of Ephesians is “the glorious church” and its ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Temptation Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Mar 26, 2007

The basics of temptation have never changed. By looking at Satan’s original temptation of Eve in the Garden, we can recognize temptation when it comes and be better equipped to resist it.

1. What is the source of temptation? a. Satan not God b. Our willingness to give an audience (foothold) 2. What is the appearance of temptation? a. Close to the truth b. Good, pleasant, desirable 3. What is the result of temptation? a. Succumbing i. Putting our desires ahead of God’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Survival Of The Fittest? Or The Faithful?

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 29, 2001

Survival in this life is not a matter of being fit, but a matter of being faithful to God.

SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST? OR THE FAITHFUL? INTRO.- ILL.- The backwoods preacher found a small boy all alone, playing in the dirt. "Where’s your father?" the preacher asked. The boy said, "He was hanged last week." "Where’s your mother?" "She run off." "Where’s your sister?" "She’s in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Location, Location, Location! Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 6, 2014

Psalm 48 - sermon by Gordon Curley. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). God and Their City (vs 1-3) (2). God and Their Enemies (vs 4-7) (3). God and Their Worship (vs 8-11) (4). God and Their Future (vs 12-14) SERMON BODY: Ill: • It's like the real estate agents' mantra: ‘location, location, location’. • It's the number ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 48:1-14

Denomination: Brethren

The Enemy Within

Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Feb 28, 2011

When we set about to fulfill God's vision Satan will also attack us from within.

A preachers son graduated from high school and the preacher kept asking his son what he was going to do? Go to college or maybe go onto the service. He kept asking his son, but he just could not make up his mind! One day while his son was out, he decided to perform a simple test. He went into ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Man Who Was Demon Possessed Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 10, 2016

I want to give you three tips that every child of God needs to know in order not only to be made well, but to stay well.

10 Amazing Miracles from Scripture (2 of 10) “The man who was demon possessed was made well” Luke 8.26-37 October 11, 2015 CFBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A Luke 8:26-37 (NASB) 26 Then they sailed to the country of the Gerasenes, which is opposite ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-37

Denomination: Baptist

Consequences Of Gossip

Contributed by James Dina on Aug 25, 2020

Gossip murders a person’s happiness. It is the thief of joy, and it disregards everything that God stands for. It is like a cancer, spreading like wildfire through gossipers.

CONSEQUENCES OF GOSSIP “Besides, they get into the habit of being idle and going about from house to house. And not only do they become idlers, but also gossips and busybodies, saying things they ought not to”. (1 Timothy 5:13) God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:13, Ephesians 4:29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Can't See The Forest For The Tree

Contributed by John Beehler on Jan 8, 2002

A tree in the garden did in Adam and Eve and allowed sin to gain it’s hold on us. But it was another tree, the one Jesus was nailed to, that rescued us from death.

Can’t See the Forest for the Tree I’m here to tell you, Adam and Eve had it made. They lived in a perfect world created by the hand of God. They had unlimited access to God and full enjoyment with only one stipulation. Adam and Eve could eat the fruit of any of the trees in the garden, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:15-17, Genesis 3:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Learning To Lead

Contributed by Melinda Richardson on Apr 8, 2002

Knowing what God expects of leaders in the church

Introduction/Background The prophet Ezekiel writes the book during the Babylonian captivity. Here we have the Israelite who were carried out of their home land, away from their relatives, friends, and homes, and yes even their beloved temple at Jerusalem. Many had gone astray from God and ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 34:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Holiness And Conflict Resolution Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Mar 19, 2006

There are serious consequences to believers when we fail to reconcile with others. Romans 14 provides us with some principles that help us to resolve conflict and live at peace with one another.

Holiness and Conflict Resolution Text: Romans 14:12-21 Introduction: Terry Lynn Barton was a forest-service worker for the state of Colorado. In June of 2002, she was arrested for starting the biggest wildfire in Colorado history. She was charged with willfully and maliciously destroying U.S. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:12-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Mission Before Us

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 24, 2007

Examines the importance of prayer & putting on the armor of God; of evangelism.

THE MISSION BEFORE US At last count there were in the neighborhood of 40 churches and ministries actively working in the Deltona area. There are today, nearly 80,000 people living in Deltona alone, not to mention the surrounding unincorporated areas. If every one of those churches and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

"Free Access" Series

Contributed by Ken Harris on Aug 27, 2005

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that they have FREE ACCESS to God’s kingdom - which authorizes them to have keys to binding their barriers/obstacles and loosing their blessings through PRAYER.

28 August 2005 by Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Ulchi Focus Lens Busan, South Korea Big Idea: Prayer is a key tool which grants ACCESS to bind barriers/obstacles and to loose blessings for believers. References: Esther 1:14 (And the next unto him was Carshena, Shethar, Admatha, Tarshish, Meres, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Green Pastures And Still Waters The Shepherd Will Provide

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Mar 7, 2009

We find freedom in Christ

I heard news that 2 single women who were serving as missionaries in Cameroon had died. Their brakes Failed on a mountain road, they went over the cliff and died. One was a nurse; one was doctor. Both women were both 80 plus years old! Then there was an article in Readers Digest where it talked ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:2

Denomination: Wesleyan

Jesus, Mr. Big Stuff, Who Do You Think You Are? Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 24, 2014

A sermon on Jesus describing himself as THE Son of God (Material adapted from a Christology class by Dr. Johnny Pressley)

HoHum: "Mr. Big Stuff" is a song by Jean Knight. First words: “Mr. Big Stuff, Who do you think you are?” I can almost here the Jews saying: “Jesus, Mr. Big Stuff, Who Do You Think You Are?” WBTU: Last time I spoke on Sunday morning we talked about Jesus’ use of ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ