Sermons on The Curse On Canaan:

Living Above The Mayhem Of Life Series

Contributed by Dale Hummel on May 14, 2008

How to experience and radiate the supernatural life of Christ.

Series: The Sweet Life Message: Living Above The Mayhem of Life Text: Galatians 5:22-23 As we move into this second message in our series The Sweet Life I want to invite you to discover with me how to experience and radiate the fruit of God’s love, joy and peace! Let’s start by discovering how ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sovereign Over Circumstances Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on May 21, 2008

God orders everything for his glory and for saving his people.

Scripture Introduction Back in January we resumed our study in John at chapter seven. Since then we have moved verse by verse, arriving now at the end of chapter eleven. (Next week, Lord willing, we will begin a summer series on the Dynamic Church.) Here is a convenient place to pause, because we ...read more

Scripture: John 11:45-57

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Counting Change Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on May 31, 2008

Newton’s First Law of Motion states: Everything continues in a state of rest unless it is compelled to change by forces impressed upon it. Do the forces of sin around you compel you to change?

Turn with me to Ezra 9. EZRA 9:3-5 After putting it off for a long time, a man finally went to the doctor. After the examination and all of the tests and blood work, the doctor just shook his head. He told the man, “You are in terrible shape. In order to pull out of this, you’re going to have ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 9:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Joy Of The Spirit Is The Measure Of Its Power Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 2, 2008

The problem is that we’ve confused joy with happiness. Happiness is dependent on happenings. Circumstances in your life dictate whether or not you are happy. Joy, on the other hand, is a gift from God - a fruit of the Spirit that transcends whatever is

Opening illustration: During an earthquake some years ago, the inhabitants of a small village were generally very much alarmed, but they were at the same time surprised at the calmness and apparent joy of an old woman whom they all knew. At length one of them, addressing the old woman, said, ...read more

Scripture: John 16:16-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Team

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Dec 18, 2009

Compares the Church to a team

“The Team” February 3, 2008 “The next day John was there again with two of his disciples. When he saw Jesus passing by, he said, "Look, the Lamb of God!" When the two disciples heard him say this, they followed Jesus. Turning around, Jesus saw them following and asked, "What do you want?" ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-51

Denomination: Holiness

What My Eyes Have Seen Series

Contributed by Chris Gowen on Dec 29, 2009

You can never be the same once you’ve experienced the living Christ. By faith Simeon kept on waiting for the Messiah and one day He got a surprise. There are 5 ways you can know whether you’ve met the Lord Jesus Christ.

Luke 2:25-35 Place: Jerusalem (vv.21-22) They brought him to Jerusalem. The purpose was to present him to the Lord according to the law of Moses. (v.21) His name was called JESUS , a name given by the angel and this was made clear again on the 8th day of his birth at his ceremonial ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-35

Denomination: Baptist

Stewardship Of A "Patchless” Life Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 3, 2010

The Pharisees lived by a "patches" theology - if they could patch over the sin in their lives, the hole didn’t exist anymore. But Christians are not called to patch our old way of life. Do you know what we’re to do instead?

OPEN: I’ve noticed over the years that kids love jokes that are plays on words. For example, when I was a kid (now I never did this myself, you understand), but I’ve known kids who would call a neighbor and ask: “Is your refrigerator running?” (pause). When the person on the other end of the line ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hell Is Real

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Jan 13, 2010

A picture of what the Bible says about hell

Hell is REAL!! Jude 1:4-1:7 The subject of today’s sermon is one of those things that we all believe but none of us likes to talk about. In a national poll conducted several years ago by USA Today “67% of American adults said they believe in a hell. But less than 25% believed that ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:4-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Who Cares...when I Am In Debt Up To My Eyeballs? Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Jul 25, 2007

Fifth in a series exploring life crisis, based on the promotional materials provided by Outreach in their "Who Cares" campaign. This message explores financial debt.

(This message extensively based on the sermon starters provided in the "Who Cares" package materials from Outreach.) Have you ever experienced something, or some time in your life when things got so bad that you couldn’t do anything but laugh? Ever been there? Just had to laugh it off? Well, we ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:34

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Schemes Of The Devil Part 2: Anger Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 18, 2007

Part 2 of my series on the Schemes of the Devil. Part 2 focuses on Anger.

The Schemes of the Devil Part 2 Scripture: Eph. 6:11-12; 4:25-26; 31; Gal. 5:19-21; Prov. 15:1; John 2:14-16 Introduction: In this series our foundational Scripture is found in Ephesians 6:11-12 which says “Put on the full armor of God that you may be able to stand firm against the schemes of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:19-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Have An Eternal House In Heaven!

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Aug 25, 2007

In a world where everything changes it is reassuring to know that we have an eternal home in heaven.

“There’s no place like home…there’s no place like home…there’s no place like home.” That is all that Dorothy had to say in order to return to her home in Kansas. (Well she also had to close her eyes and click her glass slippers together as well.) If you are familiar with the movie The Wizard of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-9, 2 Corinthians 5:1

Denomination: Lutheran

The Right To Complain

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 25, 2007

Our feeling that we have the right to complain.

The Right To Complain Scripture: Philippians 1:6; 12-14; 2:14-16; 4:4; 6-8; 11-13; 19 Introduction This Thursday we will celebrate the holiday Thanksgiving. This holiday is the first of two holidays where people take time out to give thanks and to be thankful. But this season also opens ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living With God-Size Generosity

Contributed by Richard Burkey on May 24, 2005

God is a generous God and has invited me to join Him in the Great Adventure of Tithing. This message shares 6 reasons why I tithe (and you can, too). (4 are godly reason,the first 2 are not).

Living with God-Size Generosity Matthew 6:19-21 (NIV) 19Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. 20But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Fellowship Matters

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jun 14, 2005

What fellowship is and its necessary elements.

God’s Glorious Church Fellowship Matters Acts 2:42 Woodlawn Baptist Church June 12, 2005 Introduction On Sunday nights for a while now I’ve been dealing with things that really matter concerning the health of a church. So far we’ve dealt with why discipleship matters, why worship matters, why ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42

Denomination: Baptist

Avoid The Negative Messagethe Spirit Of Defeat

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 17, 2005

We must examine why we feel defeated and develop a plan that will lead to deliverance and victory. Listening to the negative crowd can hinder God’s work.

Listening to the Negative Message THE SPIRIT OF DEFEAT By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is a two part lesson. YOU CAN NEVER OVERCOME THE NEGATIVE, YOU MUST OVERWHELM IT! I. INTRODUCTION: A. A BIG PART OF WINNING IN ANY GAME IS ATTITUDE. I am told when a professional sports ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:1-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God