Sermons on Taking Advantage:

Worthy Is The Lamb

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jun 25, 2009

John in the Throneroom of God sees the Lamb take the scroll and all heaven responds in great praise

Revelation Chapter 5-The Book and The Lamb Theme: The Prominence of the Lamb Title: ‘Worthy is the Lamb’ Text: 5:1-14 Emphasis: v.9,12 I. His Worthiness Shown by His Position [The Judge of the Quick and the Dead] (v.1-5) A. No angel was found worthy to open The Book [Scroll Conditions: The Seven ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When It Is A Sin To Pray

Contributed by Craig Benner on Oct 29, 2018

Are you serious? Could it ever be wrong to pray? Let us take a look and find out

WHEN IT IS A SIN TO PRAY 1Peter 3:12 For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and his ears are open unto their prayers: but the face of the Lord is against them that do evil. Prov. 28:9 He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:12, Proverbs 28:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

"How Do Christians Live In A Fallen World?”

Contributed by Bubot Parago on Nov 28, 2018

Take a moment to consider the implications of Christ’s statement. It means that the secular world is not our enemy.

9 “ I pray for them: I pray not for the world, but for them which Thou hast given Me; for they are Thine. 10And all Mine are Thine, and Thine are Mine; and I am glorified in them. 11And now I am no more in the world, but these are in the world, and I come to Thee. Holy Father, keep through Thine ...read more

Scripture: John 17:9-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

The 2 Fold Cord Of Sanctification- Growing In Christlikeness

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jul 7, 2019

This first-fold-cord-of-sanctification takes place the moment you’re born-again.

The 2 Fold Cord Of Sanctification- Growing In Christlikeness Colossians 1:11-15AMP 11 [we pray that you may be] strengthened and invigorated with all power, according to His glorious might, to attain every kind of endurance and patience with joy; 12 giving thanks to the Father, who has ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:11-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Be Filled With The Spirit Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Jun 10, 2019

Let’s just take an honest look at this verse and see what we can discover.

Be Filled With The Spirit Ephesians 5:18 Introduction: This text has been abused and misused by “modern day perfectionists” (second blessing teachers), “modern day Corinthians” (tongues speaking is evidence of the filling of the Holy Spirit), “modern day healers” (they place the physical over the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18

Denomination: Baptist

The Temple: The Dwelling Place Of The Holy

Contributed by Kristen Lowe on Apr 25, 2021

Can we be caring Christians yet still take time out to deeply care for ourselves?

I had a talk with someone this week who said they don’t know why they are exhausted. I said, “When is the last time you got a massage, or took a day away for yourself, or simply said, “No?” This person looked at me with deep puzzlement. She didn’t understand how a person could be Christian and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Christian, Save Thyself! (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on May 4, 2015

Christian, you must take personal responsibility for your walk with Christ and for your spiritual health.

Christian, Save Thyself! (Part 2) 1 Timothy 4:13-16 www.crbible.com/sermons Introduction: 1. Sometimes we can get so involved in ministering to others that we forget to take care of ourselves spiritually, and we neglect our own spiritual health and well-being. 2. This can lead to frustration or, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:13-16

Denomination: Bible Church

The Story- Chapter 10 Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 21, 2014

The Story takes us to 1 Samuel chapters 1-15! The rise of Samuel and the fall of a leader.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Today we as we continue on our journey through The Story, we are still see a nation that is not in good shape. • Chapter 10 of the Story covers the book of 1 Samuel 1 through the early part of chapter 15. These chapters cover Israel through the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Our Passover Lamb

Contributed by Tom Feola on Apr 16, 2014

Jesus is our Passover Lamb. He is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin's of the world.

Jesus Our Passover Lamb The Passover Instituted: Passover: Recalls and show’s God’s Deliverance of the children of Israel Out of Egypt Pesach (PAY- sahk) means to “pass over.” The Passover meal, seder (SAY der), commemorates the Israelites’ deliverance from slavery ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Up The Down Side

Contributed by Dr. Amen Howard on Jul 31, 2014

It takes tremendous effort to make it to the top. Well, sometimes that’s the way it is for believers.

At times we may feel as though we’re going up the down side in life. Someone might say, “What are you talking about?” Let me give an example. Have you ever tried to go up and down the escalator? You might take two steps forward and fall back four steps. What should you do ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:18-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Do I Have High Class Status But Low Class Values?"

Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Sep 20, 2014

The text takes a sociological view of the parable of the good Samaritan to better understand Christ's definition of a neighbor.

25Just then a lawyer stood up to test Jesus. “Teacher,” he said, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?” 26He said to him, “What is written in the law? What do you read there?” 27He answered, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

The Moral Compass

Contributed by Robert Harmon on Oct 4, 2014

What it takes to find the Moral Compass in our world in the only place that it can be truly found!

INTRODUCTION: How would you like to have the NFL as your moral compass? Last week, we were hammered by reports about Ray Rice and Adrian Peterson and how the NFL was responding (or not responding) to the allegations of abuse. Tabloids, Social Media, and ESPN have been overloaded with their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Precious Name Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Rita Sims on Oct 8, 2014

This sermon covers the Second Commandment from Exodus 20:7 to not take the name of the Lord in vain.

THE PRECIOUS NAME OF THE LORD 6/14/09 Exodus 20:7 The use of the name of God played an important role in Israel’s life. Listen to the scriptures that refer to the name of the Lord: Called on the name of the Lord--Genesis 4:26 Prophesied in the name of the Lord--Deuteronomy 18:19, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:7

Denomination: United Methodist

The Holy Name Of Jesus Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 31, 2014

We should take time to consider the meaning of Jesus's name, and the respect we owe that name.

The Holy Name of Jesus (January 3) Thirteen Days of Christmas The Feast of the Holy Name of Jesus is placed at this time of year because January 1 is the Octave day of Christmas, and that day was the day Jesus, Son of Joseph, Son of Mary, underwent the ceremony of circumcision. At a boy’s ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Catholic

Man's Eyes Opened (Part I)

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Feb 28, 2012

Jesus takes a man’s physical blindness and demonstrates the stages of spiritual insight and sight.

Tonight we cover part one of our study in John 9 concerning the opening of man’s eyes. Chapters 8 & 9 of John are still under the title, The Revelation of Jesus, The Light of Life. Man is spiritually blind, and our eyes need to be opened. The mission of Jesus is to open the eyes of ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-7

Denomination: Baptist