Sermons on The Fall:

Confidence For Hard Times

Contributed by Larry Finley on Jun 18, 2009

In the midst of America’s self inflicted hard times we as Christians can have Confidence

CONFIDENCE FOR HARD TIMES Micah 7:7-20 4/26/09 1. Judgment of the absence of God a. men clamor for God to be gone b. when He is – Hell breaks loose 2. We live in such a time a. separated from Gov. i. Barney Frank; Nancy Pelosi; ii. Gov. NY; Ill; & Seminole Charley 3. In Midst - we can ...read more

Scripture: Micah 7:7-20

Denomination: Baptist

Do People Really Listen?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 2, 2009

People who claim to not hear God speak may find the problem is they are not listening.

Mark 6: 1 – 13 / Do People Really Listen Intro: Have you ever watched a movie that has English subtitles? Have you ever listened to the news when the words of a dignitary who doesn’t speak English are interpreted? Have you ever thought that perhaps the translator was saying what they wanted and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

More Than A Prayer (8) - "lead Us Not Into Temptation"

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on May 31, 2021

The Lord's prayer is much more than a prayer guide. It helps us to know more about our father in heaven.

TEXT: Matthew 6:13 "And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen." TEMPTATION Temptation is an act of being enticed to do evil by arguments, flattery or by the offer of real or apparent good. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:13, James 1:13-14, Matthew 4:1-13, 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Spiritual Pride

Contributed by Samuel M on Feb 15, 2024

Spiritual pride is a self-made fortress where we think we are superior than others, our doctrine is more correct than others, we think we know God more than others, and that we don’t recognise the need for repentance. We always compare with others.

Pride goes before destruction, And a haughty spirit before a fall. Proverbs 16:18 The only place where God cannot save you is the place of spiritual pride (God's power is infinite, but God is unwilling to save the proud, until they repent). Unless we repent, God is not willing to save you from ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:18

Some Myths About Engagement Series

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 27, 2001

This sermon deals with choosing a partner and the engagement period. What are the myths involved?

Some Myths About Dating, Marriage & Divorce II 5/28/00 Proverbs 3:1-8 1 Corinthians 7:1-28 Last week I informed you I would be preaching a series of messages dealing with dating, marriage and divorce. The foundation which was laid to build upon involved us knowing four thing about ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-28, Proverbs 3:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Danger Of Not Going On To Maturity

Contributed by John Stevenson on Oct 18, 2000

So also we, while we were children, were held in bondage under the elemental things of the world.

So also we, while we were children, were held in bondage under the elemental things of the world. But when the fulness of time came, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the Law, 5 in order that He might redeem those who were under the Law, that we might receive the adoption as ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:11, Hebrews 6:12

David And Bathsheba Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 13, 2014

This story doesn't gloss over anything. It dramatize David's humanness in an unforgettable way. It offers amazing insight into the elements that make us spiritually vulnerable. It reminds us that in accomplishing His purpose God always is forced to use fallible people

2 SAMUEL 11: 1-5 [The Life of David] DAVID AND BATHSHEBA [James 1:14-15] This section deals with one of the most familiar stories in this part of the Old Testament, with the possible exception of the story of David and Goliath. It is the story of David's disastrous affair with Bathsheba and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Wailing At The Fish Gate

Contributed by James May on May 3, 2009

Zephaniah has something to say to America and to the world today. It’s a warning of the judgments of God, and a word of hope for those who will listen.

Wailing at the Fish Gate Sunday AM, May 3, 2009 Zephaniah 1:1-3, "The word of the LORD which came unto Zephaniah the son of Cushi, the son of Gedaliah, the son of Amariah, the son of Hizkiah, in the days of Josiah the son of Amon, king of Judah. I will utterly consume all things from off the ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Brings Down The Proud Series

Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Apr 10, 2022

In the church's fear and struggle, feeling hard-pressed and helpless, she can be encouraged. We know that the proud of the earth will not endure forever. The violent will not prevail. God is on his throne: He is the great judge and our faithful Saviour.

The world has seen many cruel tyrants and dictators. Sometimes these powerful men live out their days to the fullest, enjoying all the glories of their position right to the end, then dying in comfort. But many end in humiliation and defeat. The great Napoleon spent his last years in exile on a ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Satan Is Alive But Not Well Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 6, 2002

10th in First John Series

SATAN IS ALIVE BUT NOT WELL 1 John 3:8 INTRO: In recent years through magazines, movies and music there has been renewed emphasis on the subject of the devil and the powerful forces of evil which exist in our world. The secular press has noted a revival of interest in witchcraft, the occult and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:8

Denomination: Baptist

Coping Jesus

Contributed by Cledith Campbell on Oct 27, 2001

This sermon teaches us how to live in the victory Christ purchased for us.

Copying Jesus John 10:7-10 7. Jesus therefore said to them, again, “Truly, truly, I say to you, I am the door of the sheep. 8. All who came before Me area thieves and robbers, but the sheep did not hear them. 9. I am the door, if anyone enters through Me, he hall be saved, and shall go in and out ...read more

Scripture: John 10:7-10, John 16:33

Denomination: Baptist

Profitiing From Trails Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Sep 12, 2002

Part 1 of the study on the book of James

A Life of Works Produced by Faith Part 1 “Profiting From Trails” Date: September 8, 2002 A.M Service Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: James 1: 1-4 Introduction This morning I will begin a series of messages on the epistle or book of James. I will do this series a little different then some ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

9 Ways To Be Wise

Contributed by Todd Riley on Mar 18, 2006

A survey of Proverbs 16-20

Islington Baptist Church March 12, 2006 Sermon: Selected verses from Proverbs 16-20 Scripture reading: John 17:6-25 9 ways to be wise Helpful hints for approaching the book of Proverbs. (taken from an article written by Greg Parsons) Proverbs is designed to teach people how ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Righteous Mind

Contributed by Kemuel Travis on Sep 27, 2006

To show that we must turn our minds over to God and allow Him to renew them as we desire to live in holiness before Him.

-This morning I want to think about your brain -Have you ever seen a picture of a brain? -It’s not very pretty -It doesn’t look very impressive -The brain is a very vital organism to us -It is what helps us decide what to do each day -It is what keeps your body functioning -Involuntary ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Seed Of God's Word

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 18, 2007

The key to a fruitful and abundant life is with our response to the Word. The way we receive the Word is critical to having a fruitful and blessed life. The seed is productive only if the soil is receptive. The Word is good seed; are you the good soil?

This is a parable. Jesus explains: “The one who sowed the good seed is the Son of Man” (Mt 13:37) • The field is the world, people of the world (13:38). • And the seed is the Word of God. The sower throws seed onto the ground. God is speaking to the world. • The seed falls onto the ground without ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:18-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible