Sermons on Total Depravity:

Identifying False Teachers Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 2, 2022

1 Timothy 6:3-10 shows us how to identify false teachers.

Scripture Paul gave Timothy instructions about three groups of people in the church: widows (in 5:3-16), elders (in 5:17-25), and slaves (in 6:1-2). Then he turned his attention to a fourth group: false teachers (in 6:3-10). Their presence was a huge problem in the churches in Ephesus. Paul showed ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:3-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Empowers The Rejected Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 28, 2018

Message 17 in our journey through Judges. This message explores Jephthah.

Judges Series #17 Life Cycles “God Empowers the Rejected” Review After a period of victory championed by Moses’ successor Joshua, the Israelites settled in the land promised to Abraham hundreds of years before. One lesson seemed abundantly clear. Blessing follows obedience.Trouble follows ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Life By The Spirit Series

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Aug 19, 2003

This sermon compares the the lust of the flesh and the fruit of the Spirit.

LIFE BY THE SPIRIT (Works of the Flesh -vs- Fruit of the Spirit) TEXT: Galatians 5:16-26 INTRODUCTION: A. LIVE BY THE SPIRIT 1. Paul urges us to live by the Spirit. 2. Living by the spirit brings freedom. 3. However, freedom is not a license to sin. 4. Paul gives us 15 ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26

The Dynamics Of Fruitfulness Series

Contributed by Steven Wenner on Aug 20, 2002

Since fruitfulness is dependant on sharing the word we must understand the dynamics of the word or we will be intimidated by the opposition.

Sermon. “The Dynamics of Fruitfulness” Mark 4:21-34 Spurgeon Said, WHEN that which comes of his sowing is unfruitful, the sower’s work is wasted: he has spent his strength for nothing. Without fruit the sower’s work would even seem to be insane, for he takes good wheat, throws it away, and loses ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:21-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Calling

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Mar 12, 2002

God’s Calling - Acts 16

Acts 16 – Paul is Called to Europe and to the Gentile World Illustrations:FEELINGS When George B. McClellan was commissioned Major General of the Army, he wrote his wife, "I don’t feel any different than I did yesterday. Indeed, I have not yet put on my new uniform. I am sure that I am in command ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Reality Of Hell

Contributed by Ronnie Thrower on Mar 13, 2002

People do not have a problem with the reality of life after death, it is the reality of hell that they can’t accept. Nevertheless, each person is accountable for himself. Ultimately, every person must choose his own destination.

The Reality Of Hell Psalm 9:15-17 Many nations have turned their backs on God in ages past. We see the same thing happening in our own lifetime. Nations continue to rebel against God with each passing day. Naturally, we find that the people themselves are the reason for this turning away from ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 9:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Life Without Christ Part 2

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Mar 25, 2002

A Biblical Description of man without God

(*See part 1 for the first four points) 5- The Man Without God is Powerless to Live Above Sins Grip On His Life. Ecc 7:20 There is not a righteous man on earth who does what is right and never sins. John 8:34 Jesus replied, “I tell you the truth, everyone who sins is a slave to sin. 2 Pet 2:19 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:23

Denomination: Baptist

How Shall They Call On Him Of Whom They Have Not Heard

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 23, 2002

Challenge to believers to be the link in chain of the gospel by not only receiving salvation, but sharing it with others.

Romans 10:13-18 Isaiah 6:1-9 The highest vocation a man/woman can engage in is the service of the Lord God. And God, in His infinite wisdom, has blessed mankind with the stewardship of His blessed Gospel. He did not entrust this blessedness with the angels. For the angel sent to Cornelius gave ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:13-18, Isaiah 6:1-9

Denomination: Church Of God

Fallen Humankind Series

Contributed by Jim Hoogeveen on Nov 21, 2000

The Bible teaches that all people have sinned and are spiritually dead. We have closed hearts, darkened minds, closed ears, and blinded eyes. Because we are spiritually dead we need God's help.

Ephesians 2:1-5 HCC 10-1-00 Fallen Humankind This last week a gymnast from Romania was stripped of her Olympic gold medal because she tested positive for a drug that was banned. The team doctor had given her some medicine for her cold. It was a mistake. It was a trespass of the rules. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Narnia: Winter Is Almost Over Series

Contributed by Brad Rigney on Dec 2, 2005

This sermon describes the 1st & 2nd Comings of Jesus as times of Winter - like Narnia where it was always Winter. We can celebrate and stand confident that Jesus will meet us in our times of Winter.

Winter is Almost Over John 3:16-21, &1Thess. 5:1-11 Intro.: A. Winter: Even here in San Diego, it got a little cool during the night this week as winter is near. But of course our winter is nothing compared to other parts of the country. How would you like to be in No. or So. Dakota, or ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-21

Denomination: Adventist

War And The Christian Response Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Oct 6, 2001

A Biblical look at how Christians can respond to our Government’s handling of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.

WHEN THINKING ABOUT THE CONCEPT OF WAR, CARL VON CLAUSEWITZ, IN HIS EPIC BOOK "ON WAR" WROTE, "WAR…IS AN ACT OF VIOLENCE INTENDED TO COMPEL OUR OPPONENT TO FULFIL OUR WILL." TERRORISM HAS BECOME THAT NEW FORM OF VIOLENCE USED AS A WAY OF COMPELLING OTHER NATIONS INTO SUBMISSION. THE TERRORISTS ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-5

Denomination: Free Methodist

Lie: God's Love For Me Is Based On My Performance Series

Contributed by John Raulerson on Oct 20, 2005

Sermon focused on the truth that salvation is based on God’s Grace and not man’s works.

Series: Lies Satan Tells GOD’S LOVE FOR ME IS BASED ON MY PERFORMANCE Galatians 3:1-14 Paul was a young family man passionately in love with Jesus Christ. He was full of joy, funny and a delight to be around. He loved to go soul-winning and a wonderful servant of the Lord. His love for Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Working On Salvation

Contributed by Matthew Cook on Apr 19, 2005

How do we "work out" our salvation?

Working on Salvation April 17, 2005 Center Point Baptist Church Introduction A man was driving with his wife at his side and his mother-in-law in the back seat. The women just wouldn’t leave him alone. His mother-in-law said, “You’re driving too fast!” His wife said, “Stay more to the left.” ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Hey, Don't Blame Me

Contributed by Brian Buriff on Mar 19, 2007

Aaron was guilt of Blame-Shifting. He was an accesory to the Sinai sin by aiding and abetting it. It’s an age old problem found elsewhere in the Bible. Learn to spot blame-shifters and recognize it within yourself.

I. AARON SAID, DON’T BLAME ME! A. Aaron Blamed … 1. People for their Depravity (v. 22) 2. Moses for his Delay (v. 23) 3. Furnace for its Delivery Of A Calf (v. 24) a. reminds me of when we were kids b. mysterious creature named “I don’t know” always got blamed for our mischief c. mom and dad ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:15-26

Denomination: Church Of God

Walking In The Truth Of Christ Series

Contributed by John Raulerson on Oct 13, 2006

The deception of Satan and the world is what robs man of experiencing the riches of Christ. Only by walking in the truth can we receive His abundance.

Series: Experiencing the Riches of Christ WALKING IN THE TRUTH OF CHRIST Ephesians 4:17-31 I. WALKING IN THE DECEPTION OF THE WORLD (4:17-19) 17 This I say therefore, and testify in the Lord, that ye henceforth walk not as other Gentiles walk, How did the Gentiles walk? As former Gentiles ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational