Sermons on The Resistance:

Conception By Deception - James 1:13-15 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 22, 2021

Why do some temptations strike a chord in our desires while others don’t?

James 1:13 When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; 14 but each one is tempted when, by his own desire, he is dragged away and enticed. 15 Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-15

The Worst Sermon Title Ever - (The Submissive Church) - 1 Peter 5:5a Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Feb 15, 2025

God requires us to submit to authorities. But what about when they make foolish decisions?

1 Peter 5:5 Young men, in the same way be submissive to those who are older. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, "God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble." 6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you up ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5

How Can The Lord Help Us Overcome Cynicism, Skepticism And Doubt?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Trust in the Lord’s reliability and be fully persuaded that He will fulfill every promise. The writer of Hebrews wrote, "Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. This is what the ancients were commended for. By faith

How can we overcome the tendency to have little faith or confidence? 1. Trust in the Lord’s reliability and be fully persuaded that He will fulfill every promise. The writer of Hebrews wrote, "Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. This is what the ancients ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is Jesus Real To You

Contributed by Richard White on Sep 25, 2002

We have nothing to say to the world if Jesus is not real to us.

IS JESUS REAL TO YOU Illustration: 2 College kids with very smart friend Key Phrase: Unless Jesus is real to us we have nothing to say to the world. Passage Acts 4:1-22 They took note these men had been with Jesus. They took note that Jesus was real to them. Can the same be said of us by ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

My Glory And The Lifter Of My Head Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jun 27, 2001

FROM HIS EXALTED POSITION OF SUPREME GLORY, THE LORD CAN RAISE UP THE POOREST SOUL TO THE PLACE OF BLESSING AND HONOR

BIG IDEA: FROM HIS EXALTED POSITION OF SUPREME GLORY, THE LORD CAN RAISE UP THE POOREST SOUL TO THE PLACE OF BLESSING AND HONOR Remember Psalm 3:3 "My glory, and the One who lifts my head" (Psalm 27:6) 1 Peter 5:6 "Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 113:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sin Offering

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 2, 2004

In the sin offering we see the contrition that needs to be a part of all worship.

Worship in the Sacrifices April 22, 2001 Show Allen and Borror book Worship the Missing Jewel Their book provoked a great deal of interest in the subject of worship. In fact we have had virtual worship wars in the decades since. Unfortunately most have the changes have been man centred rather ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 5:5, Hebrews 10:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Discipline Of Delay

Contributed by Mark Wood on Jan 13, 2007

Dr. Wood used this sermon to inform the congregation that often God uses delay in order to discipline us or steer us in the direction that He intends for the good of His kingdom.

John 11:1–46 INTRODUCTION: Too often, we worry when we should wait, and we resist when we should resign. Often God’s delays are explained in that God wishes to teach us our need of patience (see Hebrews 10:36). In our text, Lazarus was on his deathbed and yet Jesus delayed (see vv. 1–6). ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: Baptist

Cry Out For Mercy

Contributed by Joe Burke on Jan 19, 2007

God hears the silent screams of the millions of babies slaughtered in the womb

Cry Out For Mercy! Numbers 35:16-21 "If a man strikes another with an iron instrument and causes his death, he is a murderer and shall be put to death. If a man strikes another with a death-dealing stone in his hand and causes his death, he is a murderer and shall be put to death. If a man ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 35:16-21

Denomination: Catholic

Preparing For Battle Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Oct 31, 2006

Every Christian will face warfare. The question is "Are you prepared?" This message examines the preparations necessary to stand firm.

Preparing for Battle Ephesians 6:10-17 Ephesians 6:10 (HCSB) Finally, be strengthened by the Lord and by His vast strength. Getting Stronger • The strength of the Lord – His strength compensates for your weakness • 2 Corinthians 12:9 2 Corinthians 12:9 (KJV) And he said unto me, My grace is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Blueprint For Spiritual Warfare

Contributed by Scott Jordan on May 9, 2007

Part four of the Spiritual Warfare Series

The Blueprint for Spiritual Warfare Spiritual Warfare Series Part 4 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. Eph. 6:12 (NKJV) I. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: *other

He Giveth More Grace

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Jan 12, 2008

pride versus grace

He Giveth More Grace Jam 4:1 From whence come wars and fightings among you? come they not hence, even of your lusts that war in your members? Jam 4:2 Ye lust, and have not: ye kill, and desire to have, and cannot obtain: ye fight and war, yet ye have not, because ye ask not. Jam 4:3 Ye ask, ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Tamed Lion

Contributed by Samson Musyoki on Sep 24, 2007

GOD CAN CHANGE AN AWFUL SITUATION INTO A BLESSING

TAMED LION JUDGES 14:14 He replied, “Out of the eater, something to eat; out of the strong, something sweet.” For three days they could not give the answer. I owe a certain business tactic to a certain director of a story building in which many businessmen had rented office spaces. In that ...read more

Scripture: Judges 14:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mouth Of Wisdom

Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 19, 2013

What a wonderful promise given by God! God promises you a mouth of wisdom!

Mouth of wisdom! Luke 21:15 “For I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay nor resist”. What a wonderful promise given by God! God promises you a mouth of wisdom! The moment you walk into the interviewer’s cabin, God can give ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Conflict With The Comforter

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Mar 27, 2013

A sermon detailing how we can diminish the influence of the Holy spirit in our lives.

“Conflict with the Comforter” Ephesians 4:1-32 ********** Ephesians 4:30 And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption. 1 Thessalonians 5:19 Quench not the Spirit. INTRODUCTION: This word grieve means to make sad or sorrowful, to cause ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:30

Denomination: Baptist

In The Modern World, Not Subject To The Modern World Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 11, 2013

Bold preaching of the Truth of Christ may make us unpopular, but it is the only way to image Christ to the world.

Monday of 7th Week of Easter Gaudium et Spes Paul’s first visit to Ephesus, which was destined to be the most influential early Christian community in the area we now call Turkey, did not fit the pattern of his other entries into towns. Usually Paul would go to the synagogue first, preach ...read more

Scripture: John 16:29-33

Denomination: Catholic