Sermons on Thorn In The Flesh:

What In The World?

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jul 8, 2024

There is a lot in this world that is out of joint with common sense. But that is nothing new. The apostle John gives us a warning about how things can go haywire. He makes it clear that many things in this world get in the way of good living.

Alba 7-7-2024 WHAT IN THE WORLD? I John 2:15-17 Have you ever been in a situation that makes you say, “What in the world!” There are some crazy things out there that could cause you to say that. James Snyder in a sermon entitled, “What a Crazy World We Live In” shared some things that made him ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17, Genesis 3:1-6, Matthew 4:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Fish Out Of Water Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 15, 2024

“But now, by dying to what once bound us, we have been released from the law so that we serve in the new way of the Spirit, and not in the old way of the written code.” -Romans 7:6

My wife Chelsey and I went for dinner for my birthday last night, and the restaurant was super noisy. I was already feeling a bit sensitive on my birthday as many of us do, and it got stressful for me. Many of the people were drinking, and carrying on, having a good time, or so it seemed. And I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:5-25, Romans 8:12-13

Denomination: Salvation Army

Abide In The Doctrine Of Christ

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Oct 27, 2024

What is plain is that there are many deceivers who would lead us away from the true message of Jesus Christ.

Alba 10-27-2024 ABIDE IN THE DOCTRINE OF CHRIST II John 7-13 There was a man standing downtown waiting for a bus. He said it was raining cats and dogs. There was a lady standing next to him so he tried to be friendly and make conversation. “If this keeps up, we'll all have to buy an ark,” ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:7-13, John 1:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Godly Separation And The Biblical Mandate Against Partnering With Unbelievers And Compromisers Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 22, 2025

Do not be yoked together with unbelievers...

"Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness?" - 2 Corinthians 6:14 . As followers of Jesus Christ, we are called to live a life of obedience to God's Word, separated from the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:14-18

The World Watches Us Series

Contributed by John Bright on Feb 13, 2025

Working through 1 Peter using consecutive expository preaching. Teaching sheet included at end of text.

Series: 1 Peter Sermon: “The World Watches Us” 1 Peter 2:9-12 Pastor John Bright 1 Peter 3 “9 But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light; 10 who once ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-12, Exodus 19:5-6, Isaiah 43:21, Romans 11:16-21

Denomination: Methodist

Worry The Enemy Of Real Faith

Contributed by Timothy Andrew Stephens on Apr 2, 2002

Worry and Faith are opposing forces. Worry will cripple your walk with God, because worry is the flesh screaming to take control.

Worry the Enemy of Real Faith Drew Stephens Do you worry? All of us do. Perhaps a better question is how often and how intently do you worry? What kind of things do you worry about? Are they mostly the big things… · World Events · Crime · Your Finances · Your Relationships · Your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34, James 1:5-8

The Unique Christ Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Dec 20, 2014

"The Word became flesh and we beheld His Glory" from John 1:14 is quoted every year at Christmas time: The Glory of God was revealed as God in the flesh arrived through a virgin's womb and He was laid in a manger in Bethlehem.

“The Unique Christ” We cannot celebrate the coming of the Lord Jesus, without proclaiming John 1:14 NAS: {We looked at the first part of the verse last week.} “And the Word (the Lord Jesus) became flesh ( took on human nature without leaving His Divine Essence), and dwelt ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: Baptist

Reaching For The Prize

Contributed by John Barlow on Dec 15, 2000

Message from Phil.3:1 - 19

LET’S OPEN OUR BIBLES TO PHIL. 3- AND VERSES 12 – 16 12Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus. 13Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Trials Of Suffering

Contributed by Alexandria Jimenez on Jun 30, 2018

We aren't promised to never experience suffering, but how do we react and handle it, when our lives become the target to suffering?

Can you imagine the emotional state, along with the nerve wrecking distress that Jesus Christ himself felt the day before he was nailed to the cross? Can you imagine the hours, down to the minutes, and then the seconds, that our Father counted till his ultimate sacrifice, and our ultimate ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:35-36, Luke 22:42-43, 2 Corinthians 12:7-10, Mark 14:22-24

The Resurrection Of Christ And The Lost

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 4, 2019

Reaching the Lost and living the gospel.

The Resurrection of Christ and the lost 1 cor.15: Prayer- Father, today in your goodness, would you manifest your goodness in our lives? Would you allow your Spirit to energize us, fill us to overflowing with your power, allow us to look this morning at the cross not only as the finished work of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-19

Denomination: Nazarene

Beware Of Wolves

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Mar 16, 2002

Refuting the false doctrines creeping up in many churches

Adapted from the book Christianity in Crisis by Hank Hannegraff. In out text Jesus warned His listeners about false teachers and just as in His day, there are many who claim the Name of Christ and yet teach and preach lies. One of these groups is what many call the Word of Faith ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Demolishing Strongholds

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 17, 2006

We have divine power to demolish strongholds in our lives, through the Word of God and Spirit-empowered prayer.

[I have taken most of the thoughts in this sermon from the Introduction chapter in Beth Moore’s book Praying God’s Word.] 2 Cor 10:3-5 For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Liberty! The Holy Spirit Abides In Us, We Are Free! Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jan 31, 2010

A look at our fallen nature, the decay of creation and how with the Holy Spirit abiding in us we have liberty / salvation from that decay.A challenge to believers to witness their freedom. A summery of the series!

We live in a beautiful country not that I have visited the rest of the world outside the South Pacific but I understand that we live in one of the best spots on the globe. Not being attached to a continent is a huge advantage that so many New Zealander’s forget about, thinking about it, we would ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-22

Denomination: Salvation Army

Resignation

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 16, 2010

A heartfelt sermon as I resigned from a church to accept a call from another church.

Sermon for 8/15/2010 Resignation Introduction: Conflicts are not uncommon, but when the preacher and song leader get into it, stand aside. One week, the preacher preached on commitment, and how we should move forward into doing service for others. After this sermon, the song leader led the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Brother Vs. Brother

Contributed by Alan Vaughn on Apr 3, 2011

It is amazing how a grudge between brothers ended up as judgment between two nations.

Brother vs. Brother By Alan Vaughn Text: Obadiah 1:12-14 (New International Version, ©2011) 12 You should not gloat over your brother in the day of his misfortune, nor rejoice over the people of Judah in the day of their destruction, nor boast so much in the day of their trouble. ...read more

Scripture: Obadiah 1:12-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ