Sermons on Take Off The Old Man:

Fighting Off Spiritual Virus Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 19, 2010

God is patient with the feeble-minded or the disadvantaged, but his wrath is boiling toward false teachers; they are carriers of a spiritual virus. Yet this infection can incubate within believers as wel -- and hinder God's will for our lives.

Fighting Off Spiritual Virus 2 Peter 2:10b-12 1. I remember hearing about computer viruses. Could a computer catch a germ? 2. I then learned that computer viruses were often malicious programs, developed by evil-doers, to destroy computers. They are often downloaded stealthily, without you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:10-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Washing Off The Grime Of Guilt Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Oct 8, 2005

3nd in 5 part series on overcoming the obstacles and difficulties of life using 5 different Psalms. We used a "journey" or "road" metaphor, i.e.,bumps of success, fear, guilt, the religious rut and grief, etc.

WASHING OFF THE GRIME OF GUILT Navigating the Bumps of Life - Week 3 PSALM 32 INTRODUCTION: The story is told that Noel Coward, the well known playwright, as a prank, once sent an identical anonymous letter to 10 notable men in London. The note said, "We know what you have done. If you don’t ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-11

Denomination: Christian Church

A Blind Man"S Cry

Contributed by Robert Baldwin on Aug 2, 2004

Blind Bartimaus a picture of a sinner such as I

A Blind Man’s Cry (Mark 10:46-52) Intro. We see here a picture of a man who was without sight, who heard about Jesus, and cried out for mercy. Too often we hear salvation described in such a light way we get the idea, it’s just turning over a new leaf. Throughout ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Baptist

The Veil PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 4, 2024

Explores overcoming unseen barriers to deepen our relationship with God, using wisdom from the Bible to battle distraction and deception.

Good morning, beloved family of God. It is indeed a joy to be in the house of the Lord with all of you today. We are gathered here not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the divine narrative of grace and redemption. We are here not just to hear the Word, but to live it, to embody it, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 25:7

Topics: Distractions, Eyes Off Jesus

The Deity Of Christ In The History & Literature Sections Of Old Testament Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Jun 29, 2015

Jesus is God, wherever one looks in the Bible. For example, in the history and "poetry" sections of the Old Testament. Take a look. These are God's TRUE witnesses.

FROM SAMUEL 13. Knowledge I Samuel 2:3. “The Lord is a God of knowledge.” More from Hannah’s lips. And from Paul’s pen, a statement to the Colossians:(2:2-3) “...to the acknowledgement of the mystery of God, and of the Father, and of Christ, in Whom (Father and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 22:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Get Off Your Ash

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008

Marked by pain. Residue of rejection. Disfigured by depression. Ashy! There comes a day when it is time to Get Off Your Ash.

"Get Off Your Ash" I. Introduction They call for you. You hear your name and week after week, month after month you strap on the armor and go out to do battle. You walk out and worship, do drama, witness, serve, work and labor. But you do so while you are wounded, mortally wounded. You put ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 113:7-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Face-Off With The Bullies Of Nazareth

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Oct 19, 2022

Are you suffering from low self esteem? Are you experiencing bullying from the very same people that should be supporting you? Are you ready to give up your dream due to the rejection of people who are close to you? Jesus has been on that same road and he has a message of hope for you!

THE BULLIES OF NAZARETH: (A Case Study on Dealing with Rejection) Afterward, Jesus left Capernaum and returned with his disciples to Nazareth, his hometown. Mark 6:1TPT INTRODUCTION: During His first preaching mission to Nazareth recorded in the book of Luke Chapter 4, Nazareth was impressed ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Brought To Life; Brought Together

Contributed by David Taylor on Sep 3, 2024

Sinful lying harms the body of Christ while speaking truthfully strengthens unity and builds it up.

Big Idea: Sinful lying harms the body of Christ while speaking truthfully strengthens unity and builds it up. We are continuing our series in Ephesians, Brought to Life; Brought Together. As I have said, Ephesians can be divided into two sections, chapters one through three describes what God ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cut It Off And Let It Go PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 26, 2023

This sermon explores the importance of commitment to God, the cost of complacency in faith, and the significance of circumcision as a covenant in Joshua 5:2-8.

Good morning, beloved family of Christ. Today, we gather here, not as mere spectators but as participants in a grand narrative that is continuously unfolding in our lives. We are here to immerse ourselves in the depth of God's word, to allow it to seep into the very marrow of our being, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:2-8

Topics: Cost, Nothing

Off The Bench...into The Game

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Feb 12, 2007

This is on James’ emphasis on works as the necessary other side of faith. Yes, only faith is required for salvation, but works completes faith.

Off the Bench…Into the Game James 1:19-27 February 11, 2007 Not too long ago, Toni and I were wandering around downtown Chicago and we happened to find a small art gallery with some truly wonderful works for sale. Being who I am, the first thing I looked at was the prices, which were way out of ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-25

Denomination: Methodist

God Can See What Man Is Doing

Contributed by Travis L. Billings on Aug 5, 2019

God shows Ezekiel the abominations that are taking place. These abominations are still taking place today in the church. Even though man may not know it, or think God does not see what is taking place, God knows and can see everything that is taking place.

Ezekiel 8 Remember, it was Ezekiel’s unenviable task to remind the people of their sins and their transgressions against the Holy and Mighty God. During a time where the people believed they were doing ‘just fine,’ Ezekiel had to call out their sins in a way that would almost seem like a burden ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 8:1-18, 1 Chronicles 28:9, Hebrews 4:13

Denomination: Charismatic

"it Is Not Good For Man. . ."

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 8, 2020

Marriage is not an invention of man. It is God's creation. So it seems to me that our great need is to dust off the Instruction Book & find out what God has to say about His creation.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Genesis 2:18-25; Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 A. This Friday will be Valentine’s Day, & for weeks now florists & candy makers have been reminding us ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25, Ecclesiastes 4:9-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Man Of God: A Biblical Picture

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Jun 16, 2005

This is a Father’s Day message that takes a look at three primary characteristics that men, if they are to men of God, need to have as part of their character.

The Man of God: A Biblical Portrait Ezekiel 22:30 I. The Man of God Is a Man of Integrity “He who walks with integrity walks securely…” – Proverbs 10:9 A. He has integrity in His family 1. His wife can trust him 2. His children respect him 3. His family can depend on him B. He has integrity in ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:30-31

Denomination: Baptist

Some Things That Pay Off

Contributed by Tom Walker on Oct 18, 2000

In Rev. 2:10 Jesus says, "Be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.

In Rev. 2:10 Jesus says, "Be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life." It is our desire in life to invest in things that pay good dividends. If you were to commit a large sum of money into a particular stock, you would not just put it in any stock that is on the market. You ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:10

God Is With You - The Trade Off

Contributed by David Roch on Jan 31, 2010

god is with us - do not be afraid - And he will give you more.

DAVID My little friend Gilbert when he was two had a memory verse he liked to share with us. GoooooooooooooooooooooooDDDD IIIIIIIsssssssssssss wifyou! The God and IS was spread out very long and then wifyou was so fast we use to laugh but its true GOD is wifyou wifus!!!! PHYLLIS THE TRADE OFF ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational