Sermons on the manichaean myth: showing 346-360 of 3,782

Dealing With The Disgruntled Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 2, 2004

When we come against those who come after us, sometimes we should ignore them, and other times we must speak succinctly to them.

Every morning an older woman would go out on her porch, raise her arms to the sky and yell, “Praise the Lord!” An atheist bought the house next door to her and quickly became irritated with these expressions of exaltation. After putting up with it for about a week, he couldn’t take it anymore. The ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:10-16

Denomination: Baptist

Right On Discipleship Series

Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Oct 21, 2003

Christian ministry can never distance itself from teaching. Are you growing as a Christ follower? Many parents make a mark on the wall by the door to indicate a child’s height as the child grows year after year. If the Heavenly Father did that, would

This sermon was preached by Scotty L Killingsworth to the Evergreen Church on October 26, 2003. It is the fourth installment in a series of sermons on the Biblical church that includes The Biblical Church is right on growth, worship, leadership, discipleship, family and money. The series is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

From The Charge To The Crown Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jul 5, 2003

The final words from Paul’s pen proclaim a challenging charge and a personal testimony. These are for guiding Timothy through the perils before him to the prize laid up for him in glory.

From the Charge to the Crown 2 Timothy 4 1 I solemnly charge YOU in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by HIS appearing and HIS kingdom: 2 preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort, with great patience and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Am I Forsaken? Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Feb 27, 2018

God forsakes his Son ... bringing His Son through hell ... so that we do not have to endure being forsaken.

Message Today we are going to talk about a topic that is not very popular. It is the topic of hell. Why isn’t hell a popular topic? Hugh Mackay, the Australian social researcher collected some interesting information about Australian attitudes toward religious subject matter. In 1999, 74% of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-56

Denomination: Baptist

"Where Do I Go When I Hurt? Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Feb 5, 2015

Have you ever been there? More important, are you there right now? The writer of this psalm is in a dark place. Many of us know what that is like.

REFRESH Where do I go when I hurt? Psalm 42 A young boy had misbehaved and was sent to bed by his mother. Just 5 minutes later he cried out Mom, I’m thirsty, can you bring me a drink of water? No, go to sleep. Five minutes later. Mom? What? Can I have a drink of water? She says I told ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Book You Can Trust Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 11, 2021

The Scriptures are trustworthy because of the eyewitness testimony of the apostles to the historical event of Christ’s death and resurrection, but also because of the trustworthiness of the Law and Prophets found in the Old Testament.

INTRODUCTION • In the second message of our series, we will dive into a vital subject for Christians. • This subject has an impact on all we do as Christians and impacts our mission and purpose for life. • It may surprise you to know that there are over 4,000 recognized religions in the world. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Get Smart James 4 And 5

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 3, 2013

We need to get smart by just stopping all the fighting and all the quarrels because it does not build up the Body of Christ, your family instead it tears it all down.

James 4 “Get Smart”--- Let's do this! Summary of first three chapters of James. Be a doer of the Word of God – we need to do this! Ask God for wisdom! Persevere through trials so that you may grow spiritually! Don’t blame God for the trails you go through He does not tempt ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Warning Against False Teachers Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 15, 2022

1 Timothy 1:3-7 shows us how to deal with false teachers living in God's church today.

Scripture Last week we started a new study in the letters of Paul to Timothy and Titus. These three letters are usually called “the Pastoral Epistles” because they were written to pastors about dealing with pastoral matters in their respective churches. As I hope to show you in the coming months, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:3-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Hot Topic Night: Music

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Feb 7, 2007

Should having a relationship with God affect what we listen to and how we listen to music?

***Start off with movie clip*** Tonight, we are going to be spending some time talking about music, which is something that is a really big part of most of our lives. Over the last twenty-five years, music, which was already a main focus in culture, has become an even bigger factor in our every ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

My Relationship With God Does Not Happen By Accident Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jun 11, 2020

In my 67 years of life, I have learned that the things that you really want out of life must be worked for. My parents had a great marriage, and I wanted that for my life.

Introduction After the honeymoon phase wore off, I realized Anne is a difficult person to live with. And I bet you, she felt the same way about me. This year we celebrated our 46th year of marriage because we chose to work at making our marriage work. In ministry, I had this idea when God calls a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

Anti-Nativity Scrooges Selective In What Gods They Toss Out Into The Cold

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Dec 21, 2012

Anti-Nativity Scrooges Selective In What Gods They Toss Out Into The Cold

For decades, Santa Monica churches erected nativity scenes on municipal park land there in celebration of the Christmas season. However, the onward march to abolish the assorted foundations upon which America was built continues unabated and is now even seeming to accelerate as evidenced by ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Two Battles With Different Results

Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 16, 2002

The battle of Jericho was successful but sin kept the battle of Ai from being a victory.

Introduction: When it comes to contests of any sort, we like to be on the winning side. If we’re on a ball team or if we have favorite ball team, we don’t like for them to be defeated. But defeats will come from time to time. And I think it’s a great coach who can gather his team around him ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Savior Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Mar 8, 2004

Part two of "The Passion" series. Jesus was Emmanuel (God with us)..."Savior" means God came to suffer for us.

THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC -------------------------- March 7, 2004 -------------------------- But He was pierced through for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; The chastening for our well-being fell upon Him, And by His ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:5-6, 1 John 4:14

Denomination: United Methodist

"A New Vision For The Harvest” Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Oct 30, 2006

# 12 in series. A look at the Samaritian woman’s encounter with Jesus and it changed her life and made her a witness for Christ.

A Study of the Book of John “That You May Believe” Sermon # 12 “A New Vision for the Harvest” John 4:27-42 It has been said there are few things in life as tragic as having missed an opportunity. May I ask you a ...read more

Scripture: John 4:27-42

Denomination: Baptist

The Truth About The Teaching

Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on Sep 14, 2004

What kind of first impression of the Christian faith do we leave with those that we meet? If like Paul, we proclaim ourselves as followers of Christ, how loud would our proclamation be if it were under punishment of death?

Sermon Title: The Truth about the Teaching Text: 1 Timothy 1:1-11 Date: July 13, 2003 AM Context of Scripture: I have given this morning’s message the title, “The Truth about the Teaching”, because oftentimes it is not only the teaching that is important but the reason why we teach and the reason ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:1-11

Denomination: *other