Sermons on The Devils Trap:

Two Kinds Of Wisdom - Choose One

Contributed by Paul Cull on Jun 16, 2008

The wisdom of the world or the wisdom of God - and the wisdom choice of the Christian

James 3:13 – 4: 12 Two kinds of wisdom As some of you will know, I have quite a large garden, and at the moment it is something of a blank canvas. I have grand plans for it is development! And as part of these grand plans, last weekend, we planted some trees. Now, I didn’t do much in the way ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

How Long Will You Wait?

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Feb 6, 2009

The signs point to the soon return of Jesus Christ. How long will you wait before you begin to warn unbelievers about their fate?

February 8, 2009 Morning Worship Text: Luke 21:5-36 Subject: The Second Coming Title: How Long Will You Wait? I am going to continue this week in the same direction we were headed last week. If you remember, last week I challenged you to be a disciple maker. This week I want to start off with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:5-36

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Crowd's Miscalculation

Contributed by Joseph Barraclough on Jul 29, 2008

This is an expository sermon preached to demonstrate the foolishness of turning away from Christ and seeking fulfillment apart from Him.

Introduction: Have you ever placed little value on something, only to miss it dearly once it was gone? We’ve often heard the saying, “You don’t know what you’ve got until it’s gone.” Example: Earlier this year while itinerating to raise up our missions support, after completing a missions service ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Back To School

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 29, 2008

God has lessons to teach us if we are willing to be taught.

Introduction: A This week many of us will be sending kids back to school, or going back to work as teachers. 1 ILL.- The teacher said, "Why don’t you brush your teeth? I can see what you had for breakfast this morning." Boy, "What did I have?" Teacher, "Eggs." Boy, "You’re wrong! THAT WAS ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Holy Conspiracy

Contributed by Joshua Deonarine on Sep 28, 2008

Prepare to battle against the enemy

HOLY CONSPIRACY Esther 3:1-11, 4:15-17 Today I want to talk to you about “Holy Conspiracy.” Somebody told me that any serious inquiry begins with the dictionary. So I grab my Webster Dictionary and look up the word. Here is what I found. Conspiracy - A plan or agreement formulated, especially in ...read more

Scripture: Esther 3:1-11

Denomination: Adventist

No Greater Love Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 24, 2009

Christ’s birth is an example of sacrifice that is lived out in the lives of those who follow Him.

*1 John 4:10-12* “In this is love, not that we have loved God but that he loved us and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins. Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. No one has ever seen God; if we love one another, God abides in us and his love is perfected ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

Church Matters

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Sep 12, 2007

Does church really matter? It depends.

Acts 9:18-29 Church Matters Woodlawn Baptist Church September 9, 2007 I want to welcome each of you to today’s services! I trust and pray that you enjoy your time with us and more importantly that you connect with God through our time of worship. In last week’s message I dealt with this question: ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:18-29

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus The Healer Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Nov 5, 2007

Jesus is known as much for his healing as he is for his teaching.

Jesus Who? November 4, 5, & 8 Jesus the Healer We’ve concentrated on Jesus’ words – now look at his actions. He was known as a healer as much as he was a teacher, If not more. It is hard to know if the crowds came to Jesus more for his radical teaching, or for his radical healing. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 10:37-38

Denomination: *other

Dr Luke - An Example For Us All Series

Contributed by Darren Rogers on Nov 2, 2008

God use this Gentile to write 28% of the New Testament, he had an illustrious career ahead of him, but he chose to follow the Lord - what will you do with your life? God can and will use you - if you let Him.

Dr. Luke – 2nd November 2008 am The character we will look at today wrote more of the New Testament than anyone else – any guesses who it is? Who is Luke? It has been suggested that Luke may have been one of the two Greeks who desired to see Jesus about the time of the raising of Lazarus John ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:14

Denomination: Baptist

Sharing Grace: God's Favor Imitated By His People Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Apr 1, 2012

We are sharing the grace of God when we are imitating the God of grace. So, the question is, How did Christ display grace to us? There is no greater display of the grace of God than the Cross of Christ.

Purpose: To describe who Christ's real followers are. Aim: I want the listener to imitate Christ's willingness to give His life. INTRODUCTION: The grace of God is so complete and full that we could never exhaust all there is to know about it. In an attempt to learn more about God's grace as we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Be Gentle Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 4, 2012

Gentleness is not a weakness but a strength. It seeks to fulfil the will of God and it shows concern for the needs of others.

Matt 11:28-30 "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30For my yoke is easy and my burden is light." Gentleness is a Fruit of the Spirit. We ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Two Kingdoms

Contributed by David Mcnally on Oct 30, 2011

We may be citizens of a certian country or state, but our membership of the Kingdom of God is more important, and should take priority over all our other allegiances.

The two kingdoms - Matthew 22:15-22 Grace, mercy and peace from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Do you remember the Frank Sinatra song: ‘Strangers in the night’. I can’t remember how the words go, but it is about two people who pass each other and no ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Growth Takes Humility; Pride Kills It, Where Do We Get Humility?

Contributed by David Leach on May 31, 2014

Where do we get Christ's humility?

1 Pe 5:5 ...Be clothed with humility, for God resists the proud, But gives grace to the humble. (shouldn’t we know what God means by pride and humility?) Pride - is dependence on and confidence in myself, it always seeks to take the credit Humility - is dependence on and confidence ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Your Destiny Is Within Reach

Contributed by Randy Trotter on Feb 6, 2013

Your destiny is created in the here and now making it within your reach!

“YOUR DESTINY IS WITHIN REACH” INTRODUCTION: Everything about your relationship with God is about “REACHING YOUR DESTINY!” God had a “DESTINY” planned out for your before you were born! God has a “DESTINY” for this church as well! “YOUR ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Potential

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Feb 24, 2013

Everyone has potential and everyone is born with potential. Potential is God- given. What we do with our God-given potential is what will define our life. It is so sad when we see how so many people live far below their potential because everyone has p

Potential Everyone has potential and everyone is born with potential. Potential is God- given. What we do with our God-given potential is what will define our life. It is so sad when we see how so many people live far below their potential because everyone has potential. Throughout your life, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20

Denomination: Charismatic