Sermons on Thorny Places:

Defeating Bewitchment

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 16, 2011

Every geographical area has its own satanic technology peculiar to that area. The modus operandi of satanic agents vary from place to place. In attacking their victims what they use also varies from one place to another. Some employ what we refer to as “

Every geographical area has its own satanic technology peculiar to that area. The modus operandi of satanic agents vary from place to place. In attacking their victims what they use also varies from one place to another. Some employ what we refer to as “satanic bullets”, or demon idols ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

When Dry Bones Live

Contributed by Matthew Morine on Jan 7, 2008

There are places we dislike, graveyards and dead churches. Each of these places have the same message. This sermon helps us to overcome this message that might be crying out in our congregations

WHEN DRY BONES LIVE TEXT: EZEKIEL 37:1-14 THEME: THE SPIRIT OF THE LORD GIVES THE POWER TO LIVE Have you ever walked through a graveyard at night? It is a quiet place. It is a place of reflection and fear. It is a place that we avoid at night. We do because of all the dead bodies in the ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What To Put On! Series

Contributed by Dan Campbell on May 7, 2007

When a person believes and confesses Jesus as savior and Lord, they are born again, and a transformation takes place in their basic nature. The change is more radical that the change that takes place at death.

WHAT TO PUT ON! Ephesians 4:17-32 So I tell you this, and insist on it in the Lord, that you must no longer live as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their thinking. They are darkened in their understanding and separated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them due to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Breath Of Life: Breath In God, Breathe Out God

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Sep 22, 2009

As God brought Ezekiel to a dead, dry place, we must breathe life into dead places by the Holy Spirit, prophesying life to dead bones that will become a great army!

THE BREATH OF LIFE: Breathe in God, Breathe out God. 092009 How we live by the breath of God: Communication with God is critical and necessary – prayer is like our spiritual breath, we listen to God, we hear from God, we speak to God, we speak for God – the breath of life. Ezekiel 37: Ezekiel ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Beauty Of Heaven Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 3, 2015

Heaven is a beautiful place. It’s a real place that is so wonderful that it defies description. It’s where we should want to spend eternity.

THE BEAUTY OF HEAVEN REVELATION 21:1-27 OPEN As we begin our study of this portion of God’s Word, I want you to take just a moment to focus your thoughts on the most beautiful place you’ve ever seen. It might be a place in the mountains. Maybe you’ve been to some exotic ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Spiritual Growth

Contributed by Bala Samson on Feb 27, 2014

A Christian has to grow and mature! Someone said: ”You can be in the right place in the right time with all the ingredients in the right place; yet miss it!”

Grow … truly grow … 2 Thessalonians 1:3 “We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is fitting, because your faith grows exceedingly, and the love of every one of you all abounds toward each other..” I do receive plenty of rave reviews for my devotions! How ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:2-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Adoption Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jan 28, 2013

Children who have been adopted are placed in a family that is not their own. Christians who have been taken OUT of Adam and placed IN CHRIST become adopted and heirs of Christ.

“ADOPTION in Christ” Romans 8:15-17 (I was originally going to entitle the today’s message “Sonship”, but I wanted to make sure that I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Sin Of Racism Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 28, 2019

Racism is a sin that roots itself in many hearts and comes from favoritism. James tells us that favoritism has no place in the Church and therefore no place in the heart of a believer in Christ.

MONDAY MORNING QUARTERBACK SERIES THE SIN OF RACISM JAMES 2:1-9 #JAMESatCCC READ James 2:1-9 “My brothers, as believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ, don't show favoritism. 2 Suppose a man comes into your meeting wearing a gold ring and fine clothes, and a poor man in shabby clothes ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Travelogue Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Feb 3, 2023

The people of Israel after their exodus from Egypt had spent 40 years in the wilderness. They stationed in 42 places. These places and events corresponds to our life journey on the earth.

Numbers 32 42 Stations Chapter 33 of the Book of Numbers contains a comprehensive list of the forty-two places the Israelites visited during the Wandering in the Desert. They stopped and set up camp forty-two times in the forty years they spent in the wilderness. This record encompasses the ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Funeral Sermon: Heaven Is The Final Home Of The Righteous Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 5, 2025

Jesus, knowing the sorrow that would come with death and departure, comforted His disciples with a glorious promise: “I go to prepare a place for you.” Heaven is the prepared place for believers.

FUNERAL SERMON: HEAVEN IS THE FINAL HOME OF THE RIGHTEOUS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 14:1-3 (KJV) 1 Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. 2 In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Modern Satanism - Part 1: Media, Education, Entertainment, & Culture Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on May 9, 2025

The battle between good and evil is not just taking place in unseen realms—it is unfolding right before our eyes. And it is taking place in media, education, entertainment, and culture.

Modern Satanism - Part 1: Media, Education, Entertainment, & Culture April 6, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship 1 Corinthians 4:4 Introduction: The Rise of Satanic Influence in Modern Culture Church, I want to begin today by stating something that has become more and more ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:4

Denomination: Brethren

Going Back To Bethel

Contributed by Clint Shrum on Feb 28, 2008

Jacob first met God at Luzwhich means "a hard place." After his encounter with God he changed the name of that place to Bethel which means "the House of God." Years later Jacob finds himself returning to the place where he first met God.

GOING BACK TO BETHEL Genesis 35:1-7 Intro: To fully understand the message this morning it is imperative that I take you back to Genesis 27. Esau in his moment of weakness has sold his birthright to Jacob. Jacob through deception and by the held of his mother has gone to Isaac and received ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 35:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith At Work Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 11, 2018

We were created to work and it is part of God’s plan of creation, work is a place God uses us as Christians to influence our fallen world. Work is a place where we make a difference for the Kingdom of Heaven. Work can even be a place where we worship The Lord.

Video Transition: Live your life with purpose! Series: Your Work Matters to God! Sermon: Faith at Work Thesis: We were created to work and it is part of God’s plan of creation, work is a place God uses us as Christians to influence our fallen world. Work is a place where we make a difference for ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:22-24, Proverbs 16:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon # 42 - Time To Rise Up Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jan 17, 2025

Jonah was seated in the wrong place waiting for God to pour out His wrath on the city of Nineveh. There were many others in the Bible who were in the wrong place like Jonah. If we are in such a place, God reminds us to rise up and go, to fulfill His purposes for our lives.

We read in Jonah 4:5, “Jonah went out east of the city and sat down. He made a shelter for himself and sat in its shade, waiting to see what would happen to Nineveh.” (GNB) God sent the prophet Jonah to the city of Nineveh with a message. When Jonah preached, the people of Nineveh received the ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:5, Genesis 19:1, Genesis 13:7, Genesis 13:9, Genesis 21:16, Genesis 16:13, Genesis 21:17, Genesis 37:25, Romans 8:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Where Christ Is Seated

Contributed by John Baggett on Jul 2, 2003

This is a topical message on places Christ sat that has meaningful application.

Where Christ is Seated John 4:5-6 What is the number one problem the choir faces? I’d say ....it might be finding a seat when they get done singing in the AM service and want to come down and sit in the congregation. Some have said I saw some folks come in and look around and not finding a seat ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-6

Denomination: Baptist