Sermons on Vicious Habits:

What Is A Family

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on May 13, 2012

A Family is: ❶ Responsible ❷ United ❸ Determined

Clovis Chappell, a minister from a century back, used to tell the story of two paddleboats. They left Memphis about the same time, traveling down the Mississippi River to New Orleans. As they traveled side by side, sailors from one vessel made a few remarks about the snail's pace of the other. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

With So Many Christians Around, Is My Witness Really That Important? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 17, 2015

A look at how each of us are "appointed" by the Lord and the importance of the witness that each of us share.

PAUL'S ROLE: Paul was appointed an apostle. - 1 Timothy 2:7. - Unpack Paul’s unique place in salvation history. HOW MANY CHRISTIANS ARE APPOINTED? All of us. - 1 Corinthians 1:26; 1 Corinthians 12:1-30; 2 Corinthians 5:20; 2 Timothy 1:9. - We are Christ’s ambassadors (2 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:7

Denomination: Baptist

Tips From The Truth Thru Testimony Part I Series

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 25, 2009

Principles of testimony

Tips from the Truth for Testimony [Part I] Although your personal testimony is most effective with those who knew you before you were saved, you can and should use your testimony to tell others ‘how great things the Lord hath done for thee, and hath had compassion on thee’ regardless of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 13:3-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Satans Best Weapons Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Oct 28, 2011

Thi slesson is about doubt. Dounbt can feed upon itself if we are not careful and then we do not have any confidence.

We have talked about Worry and Fear in the past two sessions and today we will talk about doubt. Doubt is a very strange emotion as it can start a vicious cycle that feeds upon itself. Doubt - not trusting somebody or something: to suspect that somebody is not sincere or trustworthy, or that ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:12-13

Moments Of Personal Transfiguration

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 3, 2019

The words of Mary in John’s Gospel are a clear call: “do whatever Jesus tells you.” But to know what that is, we must really listen.

Feast of the Transfiguration 2019 The visions of the prophet Daniel pertain to a community under persecution by a vicious, almost atheistic state. To encourage and console that community, Daniel pulls the curtain on what is really happening, to show the divine power and judgement on those ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:9-14, 2 Peter 1:16-19, Luke 9:28-36, John 2:5, 1 Kings 19:12-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Escaping Your Alcatraz

Contributed by David Edward Ray on Nov 26, 2016

Escaping your Alcatraz is a message of hope for those that are caught in their own prison of addiction, depression or anything that has us bound. All of our efforts cannot set us free. The Spirit of the Lord can.

On June 11, 1962, Clarence Anglin, John Anglin and Frank Morris tucked papier-Mache heads resembling their own likenesses into their beds, broke out of the main prison building via an unused utility corridor and departed Alcatraz Island aboard an improvised inflatable raft to an uncertain fate, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-40, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, James 1:2-4, Revelation 12:11, Psalm 142:7, John 8:36, Zechariah 4:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Sins Of Mankind Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Mar 8, 2024

When God gives up on humanity, it is left to itself. When man is left to himself, only evil follows.

1:29 “…being filled with all unrighteousness, sexual immorality, wickedness…” It seems to me that these are not the first in the list, but a title over the list. “Sexual immorality” is not in more modern versions, following different Greek texts. But he does mention it in his lists in 1 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:29-32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Safe And Secure

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jun 30, 2003

Jesus keeps us safe and secure.

SAFE AND SECURE John 10:22-42 S: Jesus Th: His power over man Pr: JESUS KEEPS US SAFE AND SECURE. ?: Inductive KW: Stages TS: We will find in our study of John 10:22-42 four stages that demonstrate the power of Jesus. The _____ stage is the… I. ENCOUNTER (22-24) II. EXPLANATION ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-42

Denomination: Baptist

Peace In The Church Series

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Apr 29, 2002

adapted from Steve Higgs at Merridian Christian

Peace in the church, Live @ peace series Eric A. Snyder, Farwell Church of Christ April 28 2002 It is not our first instinct to accept those that are different than us. This is illustrated the best in Junior High School. Have you ever noticed that junior highers have a label or description for ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Plan For Families

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Apr 30, 2001

Families are a place where: 1. We learn to glorify God and live for him. 2. We receive love and nurturing. 3. We learn about values and character.

The American Family is being totally redefined today. It can mean almost anything, and anyone who thinks that it should mean one man, one woman and the children that God may bless them with is seen as someone who is out of step, and even a threat to the culture. Family may mean one man and one ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:13-16

Denomination: Methodist

Forfeiting Your Freedom

Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Jan 21, 2002

As United States citizens we enjoy the blessings of freedom.

INTRO: As United States citizens we enjoy the blessings of freedom. But freedom can be lost. In the last 20-30 years, religious freedom has come under vicious attack in America. You can no longer pray at graduation ceremonies or high school football games. You can’t witness on the job. You can’t ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:3-4, 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Saint Or Aint

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Aug 23, 2006

Are you a saint or a sinner? What is your true identity?

Your Identity Last week, new name, new identity, new character Illustrate – women take on name of husband (new name-new beginning) Daddy, who am I? - you are the my daughter…a member of the Jones family in a long line of Jones’. - Oh that’s good, because the TV said I was a cereal lover. Who ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom's Harvest Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 27, 2009

This message on giving encourages believers to share, reap, and share some more because of our freedom in Christ.

Freedom’s Harvest (Galatians 6:6-10) On the wall of President Lyndon Johnson’s White House office hung a framed letter written by General Sam Houston to Johnson’s great-grandfather, Baines, more than 100 years earlier. Baines had led Sam Houston to Christ. Houston was a changed man, no longer ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:6-10

Denomination: Evangelical Free

What If There Was No Christmas?

Contributed by Quentin Johnston on Dec 30, 2004

A world without Christmas would mean a world without God, law, and hope, but Christ came to give us all three

Luke 2:8-14 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Analyze, Evangelize, Scrutinize

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 10, 2005

1- Analzye everything 2- Evangelize everyone 3- Scrutinize yourself

INTRO.- ILL.- The founder of McDonald’s, Ray Kroc, was asked by a reporter about his order of priorities. "I believe in God, my family and McDonald’s," he said. Then he added, "When I get to the office, I reverse the order." When many people enter the public arena their priorities change and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:21-22, 1 Corinthians 10:31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ