Sermons on Threatened:

Destructive Critics

Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on Jan 18, 2010

Recognize that when you step out on faith, follow God, and try to make a difference, you will be criticized. Expect it and deal with it through prayer, keeping the proper perspective, and being persistent.

DISTRUCTIVE CRITICS Nehemiah 4:1-23 Introduction: In a Charlie Brown comic, Linus is seated with a troubled look on his face, his security blanket over his shoulder, his thumb in his mouth. Turning to Lucy, he asks, “Why are you always so anxious to criticize me?” Her response: “I just think I ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Encourage Yourself In The Lord.

Contributed by Fleming Dunbar on Feb 15, 2010

Tribulations are sent into our lives for very good reasons. Lord Jesus is the one who truly understands our suffering and our response is to trust him in all situations

Encourage yourself in the Lord. Joshua 1:9 Sometimes preachers give the idea that when you become a Christian life will be a bed of roses from then on. But Jesus said something very different to his disciples. He warned them very clearly, ‘In the world you will have tribulation.’ ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

P.o.w.e.r.

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 26, 2009

An acronym of the word POWER that looks at the work of Holy Spirit in the life of the believer.

WE’VE GOT THE POWER But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. Acts 1:8 PRAY effectively and with authority  There are many times that situations will present ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Flame Has Flickered But It Has Never Gone Out

Contributed by Clint Shrum on Jan 6, 2007

How Satan tries to discourage us and put out the fire of God in our heart.

THE FLAME HAS FLICKERED BUT IT HAS NEVER GONE OUT Jeremiah 20:9-10 Intro: In this passage of scripture we find the Weeping Prophet Jeremiah in sort of place of disarray. Jeremiah has faithfully proclaimed the Word of God to Judah and has gotten nothing in return but sorrow and persecution Fact ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 20:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcoming Fear

Contributed by Sean Lester on Jan 8, 2007

A short devotional message about getting control over fear.

Controlling Fear Sean Lester January 5, 2007 For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline. So do not be ashamed to testify about our Lord, or ashamed of me his prisoner. But join with me in suffering for the gospel, by the power of God, 2 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Anointed Murders By Jehu ?

Contributed by Wah Lok Ng on Nov 14, 2006

This sermon shows how God raised up a man, anoints him to execute a violent judgement against Jezebel and Ahab.

ANOINTED MURDER BY JEHU ? By : Ng Wah Lok Text 2 Kings 9:1-13, 30-37 Introduction Elijah was a famous and powerful prophet, but he suffered defeat under Jezebel’s hand. In 1 Kings 19, he flees from Jezebel and wanted to die. Jezebel was famous because he killed many of the prophets of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 9:1-37

Denomination: Charismatic

Preparing For Change

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 14, 2008

On the dawn of a new year, we must be ready for new changes but keep our faith in a God who is always the same.

Pastor’s Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Preparing for Change Dr. Elmer L. Towns December 30, 2007 “Generations come and go but it makes no difference. The sun rises and sets and hurries around to rise again. The wind blows south and north, here and there, twisting back and forth, getting ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:4-11

Denomination: Baptist

"Just Like Me"

Contributed by Bill Burress on Jan 8, 2011

Peter knew the things God promised to those who remain faithful and it is the same promises we must believe in today.

“Just Like Me” Did you ever compare yourself to a biblical character? Maybe there is someone in God’s Word that reminds you of yourself. As Christians we are to imitate Christ but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Not Abandoning Our First Love Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 17, 2012

Christ loves us too much to let us coast.

Monday of 33rd Week in Course 2012 Vatican II–Lumen Gentium Not Abandoning Our First Love One of the greatest temptations of life is to coast. We come to a point of satisfaction in some area of our living, and just want that to last forever. So we stop taking risks, we stop putting extra ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-5

Denomination: Catholic

My Testimony Series

Contributed by Rev. Sumit Joshi on Oct 30, 2014

My life story

Testimony I call myself as “The Born Again”, for I have discovered a new way of life, with newer attitudes and priorities, and renewed zest for Living. I am proud to call myself "Born Again Believer". The world would call me converts to Christianity. My conversion is not a change of ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-12

Denomination: *other

Slandering And Defaming Is Satanic. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jul 23, 2019

Many wicked people today looking for places of gossip, slander and destroying good people's reputations....

Many wicked people today looking for places of gossip, slander and destroying good people's reputations, dead and alive either by defaming the character of others either on-line or somewhere on the internet or any media with their false statements on web site, blog posts or through comment ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:2-5, Psalm 94:16, Psalm 37:14

God Has The Last Word

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Oct 17, 2018

Power God has over Satan.

GOD HAS THE LAST WORD Under the power of Satan Saul had one thing in mind. Christ change ever thing. Acts 26: 9 I verily thought with myself, that I ought to do many things contrary to the name of Jesus of Nazareth. 10 Which thing I also did in Jerusalem: ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:9-16

Denomination: Baptist

Exceptional Followers Build Exponential Churches Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 19, 2018

Building Exponential Churches

1. My followers become exceptional. a. To fishermen, “Come follow Me, I will show you how to fish for men . . . they left their nets . . . and followed” (Matt. 4:19-20, NLT). b. If any man will come after Me . . . deny self . . . take up cross daily . . . and follow Me” (Luke 9:23). c. Powerful ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:31, Acts 11:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

I Have 99 Problems, But Salvation Ain't One

Contributed by Darrell Williams on Nov 8, 2019

God will not let us be tempted or "tested" beyond what we can bear.

We all have some loads to carry, that's the nature of life. And sometimes the loads are so heavy, that it takes everything we've got to keep from dropping it or caving in beneath the weight. This might be one of those seasons of heavy burdens for you. Is there anybody out there that can ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:13-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

More Than Conquerors Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 23, 2019

Reading the Bible gives comfort, direction and hope for every day. This passage talks about how God works for us, his eternal plan for all of us and he is our strong security. This chapter starts with “no condemnation” and ends with “no separation”. Here, Paul starts piling glory on glory.

Theme: More Than Conquerors Text: Romans 8:28-39 Introduction: Reading the Bible gives comfort, direction and hope for every day. This passage talks about how God works for us, his eternal plan for all of us and he is our strong security. The first half of the book of Romans reaches its climax ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-39

Denomination: Methodist