Sermons on Vulnerabilities:

Nice New Duds

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 6, 2009

Clothing ourselves with God’s virtues

NICE NEW DUDS Colossians 3:12-17 Sunday, July 5, 2009 Pastor Brian Matherlee Col 3:12 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Col 3:13 Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Whole Armor Of God

Contributed by James Hayden on Mar 11, 2011

We wrestle not against flesh and blood

THE WHOLE ARMOR OF GOD EPHESIANS 6:10-17 You need to understand that we are at war. And I’m not talking about the war on terrorism. We are at war with an enemy that is stronger and more evil than Osama Bin Laden. This enemy makes Adolf Hitler look like a boy scout. He can’t be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

Church Growth Or Church Set Up Series

Contributed by Brad Yock on Mar 14, 2011

"A survival guide"

What every Pastor, Church Leader and seminary student should know. What they don’t teach you in seminary, yet 8 out of 10 pastors fail as a direct result of a church expansion program. This is the most pro active, preventative advice available today. Empowering, enlightening and powerful. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:19

Denomination: *other

Separating Company Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 2, 2011

Sometimes opinions divide us so strongly that we have no choice but to separate company.

Separating Company (Acts 15:36-40) 1. Sometimes you hear people marveling, "Why do churches nowadays have so many conflicts?" 2. Ecclesiastes 7:10 tells us, "Do not say, 'Why is it that the former days were better than these?' For it is not from wisdom that you ask about this." 3. Church ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:36-40

Denomination: Independent/Bible

No More Walls

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Oct 27, 2002

Many times what we build to protect ourselves becomes the very thing the enemy will use to destroy us, Some things are meant to be destroyed, Jesus said "No More Walls"

Eph 2:14 For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition [between us]; Usually speaking In the O.T. when The bible mentions walls it is speaking of strength and protection. A city without walls was considered weak and vulnerable. But the draw back to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Friend Or Foe? Series

Contributed by Terry Kreuger on Oct 31, 2002

Authority and Accountability

Friend or Foe? Authority and Accountability Introduction Leaders are involved with authority. One of the things that people instantly recognized about Jesus was that he had authority. He spoke with authority He acted with authority He lived with authority He taught with authority And at his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Imposter Or Jesus"

Contributed by Brad Henry on Jul 25, 2011

Until our faith in Jesus becomes tangible we will always value the imposter more than the original. So what is the imposter of this world?

There have been some tragedies in the baseball world as people trying to catch a foul ball end up falling over the railing. Last week a young boy watched his father fall to his death. Last night at the home run derby in Phoenix, AZ the same thing almost happened again. A man who had already caught ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:12

Lesson 1: How Tempation Gets To You

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 16, 2010

Nine statements about temptation.

A. NINE STATEMENTS ABOUT TEMPTATION 1. Definition of temptation: something that seduces or has the quality to seduce, i.e., synonyms: bait, lure, snare, decoy. 2. Everyone will be tempted, no one is immune. 3. To resist temptation, we must know its nature. “An attraction or allurement to ...read more

Scripture: James 1:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Passion: Living Under God's Direction Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jul 10, 2011

As Children and people of the covnenant we are marked in the Old testament by circumcision in the New by God's Spirit. It will be our passion to follow God's command if we are indeed children of the covenant.

Intro: Warren Wiersbe said something profound. “God’s people must be prepared before they can be trusted with victory.” The conquest of the Promised Land was God’s victory not Joshua’s or Israel’s. It was not the expertise of the Jewish army or emotions of ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

From Bitter And Better Iii Series

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Apr 21, 2012

Your problems will make you better if you do not allow them to make you bitter.

Genesis 50:20 he would put it this way, “You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good.” • Even as his dreams are being fulfilled, as his brothers are bowing before him, as his beloved father is being preserved by him, he finally sees the hand of God in it all. • ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Habakkuk Part 2 Series

Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Apr 26, 2012

Even though God may use evil people to do His work, their deeds will not go unpunished.

Habakkuk Part 2 I. RECAP A. The Man 1. Not much documented facts concerning Habakkuk. B. The Times 1. 612-606 BC a. Nineveh has fallen. b. Assyria is on the decline. c. God is raising up the Chaldeans. 2. No real dominant world power; none on the horizon. Babylon was a ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Secret The Devil Knows - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Nelson Emeonu on Jul 7, 2014

The three things about the devil is that he is not omnipotent, omniscience or omnipresence. These belong to God alone.

The three things about the devil is that he is not omnipotent, omniscience or omnipresence. These belong to God alone. The enemy is not everywhere but he uses his demons who brings information to him. So, he knows some secrets about God’s children because He knows what God can do for his ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-10

Denomination: Anglican

Hosea On The Divided Hear Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Aug 21, 2014

The Gospel According to Hosea Hosea on The Divided Heart, part 11

The Gospel According to Hosea Hosea on The Divided Heart, part 11 Hosea chapter 10 David Taylor We are in the back half of our summer series, The Gospel According to Hosea, looking at God's faithful love toward an unfaithful people. I want to recap where we have been to give you and overview. ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 10:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Communion - The Movie In My Mind

Contributed by Graham Taylor on Jun 26, 2015

Sermon using the concept of a making a movie to explain holy communion

Just recently, I made a short animated video to promote St Luke’s. As this has proved popular on the web, I thought I might try my hand at one on communion. But then a question struck me. And it is – what is sacrament of Holy Communion really all about? Well, of course, I would start ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Joshua Fought The Battle Of Jericho" Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Feb 7, 2016

This was the Lord of Host's battle, and His victory. The strategy was unconventional, but effective, and a reminder of the holy wrath of God upon wickedness.

God is depicted in the Book of Joshua as a Warrior--One who leads His people into battle and gives them victory. Throughout Scripture, God is referred to as the “Lord of Hosts,” literally “armies.” Joshua engaged the enemy in the Name and power of God, a holy conflict. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-27

Denomination: Congregational