Sermons on Usurpation:

#2are You Leaving Too?comparison Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 30, 2002

As we consider:Are you leaving too.. we address the issue of COMPARING self to other.

#2ARE YOU LEAVING TOO? COMPARISON By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is part 2. Are you leaving too... COMPARISON. TEXT: John 6:2 And the great multitude followed Him, because THEY SAW MIRACLES which Jesus had done on those with diseases. John 6:66 From that time many of his ...read more

Scripture: John 6:66, Romans 12:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Advice For Travellers - Part 2

Contributed by Phil Morgan on Apr 7, 2002

4 keys for a successful passage through life.

READ: Psalm 84 We began to look at some verses of this Psalm together the last Sunday morning I was preaching, and you may recall that I didn’t finish all that I wanted to share with you and so we return to it again today. To refresh your memory: This is a “Psalm of Pilgrimage”. It is set in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Time To Pass The Gravy-Serving Others At The Holidays Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Sep 13, 2001

Part of the Christmas Wonder PowerPak.

How many of you have watched the television show, "Cheers"? For eleven seasons, from 1982 to 1993, Cheers was one of the highest-rated shows on television, and since 1993 its spinoff, Frasier, has also consistently been at the top of the ratings. What accounts for this popularity? Inspired writing, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-14, James 5:9

Denomination: Baptist

Would You Just Answer Me! Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Dec 1, 2002

We rejoice in a God who answers.

WOULD YOU JUST ANSWER ME! Luke 1:13 (5-17) S: Prayer Th: We have reason to rejoice! Pr: WE REJOICE IN A GOD WHO ANSWERS. ?: Inductive (How?) KW: Responses TS: We will find in our study of Zechariah how God responds to our prayers. The ____ way God responds ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-17

Denomination: Baptist

Stories Of The Stones

Contributed by Steven Shubert on Sep 30, 2004

Jesus told the Pharisees that, "If these should hold their peace, the stones would immediately cry out." I wonder, what sort of story would a stone tell us, if it suddenly discovered a voice of its own?

I. Introduction A. This passage has often been misinterpreted that, should the people hold their peace, then the Lord would cause the very stones to begin to praise Him. 1. In Matt. 3:9 and Luke 3:8, we find John the Baptist preaching in the wilderness; he declares “...That God is able of these ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:37-40

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Anointing Of David Series

Contributed by Gary Wagoner on Jul 26, 2004

David’s anointing as king of Israel reveals to us that God doesn’t make decision based on the same factors most humans see as important.

I Samuel 16:4-13 Life of David Part 2: The Anointing of David Thesis: David’s anointing as king of Israel reveals to us that God doesn’t make decision based on the same factors most humans see as important. Introduction: After Samuel overcame his paralyzing grief and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:4-13, 1 Samuel 16:4

Denomination: Baptist

Recipe For Avoiding Moral Failure Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Feb 5, 2004

Disregarding God’s moral and ethical principles as David did can have disastrous consequences.

I recently saw a photo of three expensive cars encased in ice in the garage of a million-dollar house when the pipes froze while the owner was away. One of the rules for living in a cold climate is to take special precautions so your water pipes don’t freeze. Disregarding that rule can exact a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-15

Denomination: Brethren

Consequence

Contributed by Todd Riley on Feb 20, 2001

an exposition of Genesis 3:7-19

Islington Baptist Church February 18, 2001 Sermon Text: Genesis 3:7-19 Scripture readings: Psalm 32, 139 In Psalms 32:1-6a it says “Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. Blessed is the man whose sin the LORD does not count against him and in whose spirit is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:7-19

Denomination: Baptist

Building Community - Accept One Another Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 1, 2001

We build community in the church by willingly turning a blind eye to one another’s faults.

How many of you have watched the television show, “Cheers”? For eleven seasons, from 1982 to 1993, Cheers was one of the highest-rated shows on television, and since 1993 its spinoff, Frasier, has also consistently been at the top of the ratings. What accounts for this popularity? Inspired writing, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-14, James 5:9

Denomination: Baptist

Rev. #51~15:+16:1-7-Pt 1 The Bowls Of Gods Wrath Poured Out Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on May 15, 2010

The total rebellion and independence of the earth dwellers to their Creator. Because of the callousness and hardening built up in the hearts of these earth dwellers, these judgments will result in anger and blasphemy from the heart and mouths of men ra

Rev. #51~15:+16:1-7-pt 1 THE BOWLS OF GODS WRATH POURED OUT Today we’ll read verses 5-8 in chapter 15 in order to get our thought line back on track and then we’ll move on to chapter 16: where we left off at last time. The Bible, contains the story of man losing his lordship over the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 16:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Death Penalty

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Aug 3, 2009

Death Penalty in the church

Why are we talking about the death penalty in the church? That’s the question some of you are asking as we complete our series on Tough Issues. Sometimes people tell me that they wish we would not discuss topics like this one in church or that they wish I would not preach on them. "We just need ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

The Four Hallelujah's Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Oct 25, 2009

All appears to be lost. Just when it seems certain that there is no hope the Righteous King of the universe breaks through the clouds and reverses everything the antichrist and the Beast had inflicted on this earth.

Revelation 19:1-6 Purpose: To highlight the joy that awaits believers. Aim: I want the listener to examine their hearts to make sure they belong to Christ. INTRODUCTION: As Chapter 18 of Revelation closes, the kingdom of the Antichrist and the Beast has destroyed peace and prosperity on the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Today You Will Be With Me In Paradise." Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 21, 2007

A sermon about the second of our Savior’s seven sayings from the cross.

Whenever a person accepts Jesus Christ as his Savior, it is a miraculous experience. The spiritually dead is made spiritually alive. He is brought from darkness into light. But the circumstances that surround some conversions are sometimes more spectacular than others. The circumstances ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:35-43

Denomination: Baptist

Be Careful How You Get What You Want Series

Contributed by Benjamin Hailey Sr on Sep 19, 2007

This Sermon deals with the issue of self induced suffering, and God’s forgiveness toward His people.

Suffering Series #1 “BE CAREFUL HOW YOU GET WHAT YOU WANT” II KINGS 5:15-27 PASTOR BENJAIMIN T. HAILEY SR “UBC” Union Baptist Church of Allentown 7-2-2006 “Be Careful How You Get What You Want” – II Kings 5:15-27 Introduction: The person of God must develop a healthy understanding that the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:15-24

Denomination: Baptist

Teach Us To Pray Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 19, 2008

This prayer is often wrongly used, however. We are not to just mindlessly repeat it from rote memory, but we are to use it as a framework upon which we can build a prayer life that is offered to God, heard and answered by Him, and one that glorifies His

Illustration: A little boy was saying his bedtime prayers with his mother: "Lord, bless Mommy and Daddy, and God, GIVE ME A NEW BICYCLE!!!" Mom: "God’s not deaf, son. Boy: "I know, Mom, but Grandma’s in the next room, and she’s hard of hearing! Read: Matthew 6: 5 -15 Introduction: This passage is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational