Sermons on Unholy Alliances:

Arrogance

Contributed by John Mccormack on Feb 21, 2013

THERE IS NO PLACE FOR ARROGANCE IN A BELIEVER.

ARROGANCE INTRODUCTION: THE FOLLOWING GREEK WORDS IN THE NEW TESTAMENT DEFINE ARROGANCE: SWELLING, EXTRAVAGANCE, PUFFED UP IN THE SOUL, LOFTINESS AND PRIDE. (2 PETER 2:18, JUDE 1:16, 2 CORINTHIANS 12:20) SPIRITUAL INSIGHT: PROVERBS 8:13 (NASB) THE FEAR OF THE LORD IS TO HATE EVIL; PRIDE AND ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 8:13

Denomination: Baptist

How Does God Evaluate The Nations? (Nahum 3:1-19) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 14, 2022

What is God's ethical framework when He reads the newspaper? Sins that bother him: breaking your word, deception, violence, cruelty.

Some of you watch, or read, the news more than others. You keep up on current events in the world; you know the hot spots around the world; you can talk about tensions, and wars. You also know how we, as a nation, are relating to other nations. You keep on news about trade wars, and treaties, ...read more

Scripture: Nahum 3:1-19

Armageddon Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 27, 2022

This exposition of Zechariah 12:1-9 explores the war recorded in Ezekiel 38-39 and Zechariah's account of the Battle of Armageddon. Timeless principles are applied to the congregation.

Our study of Zechariah brings us to the Battle of Armageddon. Zechariah 12 gives very interesting details about that end-time event. Before we get into those details, I want to set the stage for the Battle of Armageddon from other texts in Scripture. I. THE END-TIME SETTING FOR THE BATTLE OF ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 12:1-14, Revelation 16:12-16, Revelation 13:7-8, Nehemiah 7:4, 1 Corinthians 12:24-25, Matthew 24:15-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

The Time Of The End Series

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 18, 2000

An angel reveals to Daniel the struggles that are ahead for God’s people in his own time and unto the end of the age.

DANIEL 11 THE TIME OF THE END We have come to the closing section of the prophecy of Daniel. He had faithfully recorded the visions he had seen and the interpretation of many strange symbols. But now they give way to a straightforward narrative from the lips of the angel who had given him the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 11:1-45

Denomination: Baptist

The Folly Of Mismatched Mates: Hitching The Holy And The Profane Series

Contributed by Thomas Black on Feb 2, 2005

It is firmly against God’s will for a believer to marry an unbeliever. But what are the applications for those of us who are already married?

How many of you; if you discovered your children had begun hanging around with the drinkers, druggers and doers at school would be content to let them continue associating with them? Not a one of us would ratify that arrangement – or at least none of us should. In fact I think it’s safe to say ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:34-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Settle Disputes Series

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Sep 23, 2004

There will be disputes. that is not the important part. How we handle them is what matters.

Galatians 2:1-21 How To Settle Disputes Introduction A. As long as we are human, we will have disputes B. We will have arguments C. We will have disagreements D. There was a small town in Tenn. With a Church whose name was “left foot Baptist” a young seminary student saw the sign and was curious ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:1-21

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Rejoice!

Contributed by Matt Hoffmann on Jun 29, 2010

In Isaiah 66 God gives his people a reason to rejoice when all signs pointed to despair. We need this kind of hope today

Isaiah 66:10-14 Happy 4th of July! I love the 4th of July because I can’t help but spend some time re-reading some Revolutionary War History. What a wild time in our nation’s history. And what bravery it took to declare independence from the preeminent military power of the day. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 66:10-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Christ Is The Greatest Gift Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Dec 20, 2010

Of all the Christmas gifts/presents given and received, Christ is the Greatest Gift.

Christmas Eve/Day Yr A, 24-25/12/2010 Isa 9:2-7 Rev. Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson, Chaplain, The Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta “Christ is the Greatest Gift” (This sermon begins by showing the congregation a Christmas-decorated gift bag or box ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Pioneering Faith

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Apr 18, 2007

This sermon is for the occassion of an Historic Anniversary (150th) of the church, and remembers the pioneers who have gone before us; but also encourages the pioneers of this present day.

One can almost imagine the first churches encounter with the beggar at the Beautiful Gate of the Temple. There were no Ministerial Alliance S.O.P.’s… No gas vouchers… no Confirmation Classes, nor was there an Evangelism Committee to carry out the year long planning… instead Peter and John found ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

The Wise Man's Gifts

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 30, 2013

Solomon was given special gifts by God which he wasted in pursuit of the meaningless. We too are given gifts, what shall we do with what we have been given?

asked, 'Did they do the same thing with the foundation?" He laughed and said: "Oh... you can't do THAT with a foundation." A contractor will tell you that a building is only as good as its foundation. If the foundation is faulty, the building is doomed. But if the foundation is solid, the building ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 28:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Beginning Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 19, 2016

The birth Jesus as well as the details of His birth matter. Let's see why as we begin our Easter series.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • We going to begin a new series that will take to Easter. • I cannot believe that Easter is right around the corner! • The series is entitled, “It Matters.” • As you have read the Bible, have you ever wondered why it matters? I am ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lord's Prayer 2 "hallowed By Thy Name" Series

Contributed by Barnabas Park on Jan 12, 2021

The meaning and importance of "Hallowed by Thy Name" in our prayer The almost entire body of this sermon is the exact copy of Pastor John Piper's sermon, 'Hollowed by thy name," https://www.desiringgod.org/messages/hallowed-be-thy-name-in-all-the-earth

Lord's Prayer 2 "Hallowed by Thy Name" Last week we learned about prayer, and we will continue to learn about prayer. In fact, one of the first lessons that the Christians in the primitive church learned was about prayer, especially the prayer Jesus taught. Why is it so important ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9, Numbers 20:12, Isaiah 8:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Genesis 48, Counter Cultural Living In Unity. Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Aug 17, 2024

Joseph's journey was an interesting one, now Jacob aka Israel adopts his sons and blesses them but backwards. There are reasons for this.

Genesis 48: Counter Cultural Living; In Unity. Well, here we are nearly at the end of Genesis, we have travelled all the way from creation, the fall, the existing garden of Eden. Through to The Patriarchs, Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, and to Joseph in Egypt. His brothers turning up in need due to the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:3, John 13:34-35, Matthew 22:36-39

Denomination: Salvation Army

Survive Or Thrive

Contributed by Brian Williams on Jan 4, 2024

In light of all that is going on in this world and in our personal challenges, we have a choice, we can either just survive or thrive. You can try to handle life on your own or be like a tree planted by streams of living water.

God had called Jeremiah to preach the truth and prophesy to Israel and Judah at a time when people were abandoning the Lord God, His Word & His precepts. God’s people had been engaged in pagan religions and practices, idol worship (which speaks of worshiping an image or fantasy) and this turned ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living At The Corner Of Dysfunction Jct & Family Feud Ln Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on May 26, 2019

Jacob's dysfunctional family provide great lessons for families today

But God part 5 ...but God Living at the Corner of Dysfunction JCT & Family Feud LN Genesis 31:7 1. Every Family Is Dysfunctional (Genesis 31:1-2) ? Jacob came from a dysfunctional family. (Genesis 25-27) ? Jacob married into a dysfunctional family. (Genesis 29-31) 2. God Can Function ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 31:7

Denomination: Baptist