Sermons on Wage War:

Dealing With Discouragement

Contributed by Larry Elder on Jul 12, 2003

Discouragement is one of Satan’s most effective weapons epically against church leaders and people in authority

Dealing with Discouragement Discouragement is one of Satan’s most effective weapons epically against church leaders and people in authority I) What is discouragement? Definition = to decrease courage; to be faint hearted; to lose hope; to be dismayed; the lace of desire to move forward or stand ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:20, 1 Kings 19:3-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Part 4 - The Belt Of Truth Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Oct 6, 2004

Part 4 of this series begins to look at the armor itself, begining with the first part mentioned, the belt of truth.

SPIRITUAL WARFARE & THE WHOLE ARMOR OF GOD (SERIES) 4 – The Belt of Truth Rev. Bruce A. Shields First Baptist Church of Tawas City Michigan www.TawasBaptist.org  Scripture Reading – Ephesians 6:14 (NIV) PRAYER  Satan’s Plan is three fold 1. Deceive 2. Divide 3. Destroy How ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:14

Denomination: Bible Church

The Frog In The Kettle

Contributed by Joey Nelson on May 5, 2006

The parable of the boiling frog gives us great insight into how we gradually move into places and attitudes that are dangerous. We don’t dive right in. We slowly wade in. We start at the shallow end of the pool. And slowly we find ourselves getting in dee

INTRODUCTION / SERMONIC THEME Opening Statement: Some time ago a book was written on church life called, "The Frog In The Kettle." It was an interesting title designed to call to mind how it is so easy to gradually drift into trouble. Perhaps you could subtitle the book "How To Boil A Frog." The ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Sanctify Them By Your Truth, Your Word Is Truth

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 9, 2003

Let us see how we the word sanctifies by His truth as His word is truth: WEANS FROM OLD DESIRES - By trusting and obeying God’s word we disengage from the old habits. We gain a new appetite for what is true, noble, right, pure, lovely, excellent admirable

Sanctify Them by Your Truth; Your Word is Truth (John 17:17) Sanctification involves a past, present and future element of being set apart and made holy. We have been set apart from the sins of our past by believing the words of John 3:16; we are presently being made more like Jesus as we offer ...read more

Scripture: John 17:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Collection Of Truths That Build Our Faith

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Nov 10, 2004

TRUTHS THAT BUILD OUR FAITH 1. GOD HEARS THE CRY OF THE POOR 2. GOD FIGHTS OUR BATTLES 3. GOD FULFILLS HIS PROMISES 4. GOD DOES NOT CHANGE HIS MIND 5. GOD SPEAKS ON OUR BEHALF 6. GOD GRANTS US DIVINE WISDOM 7. GOD IS GREATER THAN THE ENEMY

A COLLECTION OF TRUTHS THAT BUILD OUR FAITH ******************************************* OUTLINE 1. GOD HEARS THE CRY OF THE POOR 2. GOD FIGHTS OUR BATTLES 3. GOD FULFILLS HIS PROMISES 4. GOD DOES NOT CHANGE HIS MIND 5. GOD SPEAKS ON OUR BEHALF 6. GOD GRANTS US DIVINE WISDOM 7. GOD IS ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 25:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Eat This

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Feb 12, 2006

A communion message dealing with overcoming habitual sin.

12, February 2006 Dakota Community Church Eat This Introduction: I have a little problem. I guess you could say it is a condition. I’m sure I’m the only one here who deals with this kind of a disorder. I have a split personality. - Someone criticizes my sermon. - I get cut off in traffic. - One ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:21-25

Denomination: Mennonite

Sometimes Our Obedience Hurts Others Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 4, 2005

5th in long series on Joshua. After doing a recap of the events so far, this shows the little-spoken truth: Sometimes, in order for us to obey God, we must hurt other people.

Joshua 3:1-17 – Sometimes Our Obedience Hurts Others It was testimony night in the church. A lady got up and said, "We are living in a wicked land where sin is on every hand. I have had a terrible fight with the old devil all week." Then, her husband, who was sitting glumly by her side ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

An Extreme Makeover Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Aug 3, 2007

The sermon hightlights the conversion of Saul who was gloriously and miraculously changed by the power of God.

Subject: “An Extreme Makeover” A Week in the Life of Saul Text: Acts 19:1-19 Introduction: Have you ever watch the show called Extreme Makeover? Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live through one of those before and after situations? The show normally begins with someone who is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19

Denomination: Methodist

Character Trait: Devotion To Prayer Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jan 28, 2013

God has offered to us intense intimacy and amazing power through prayer. The key to our churches being kingdom minded and eternally effective is are we willing? Are you willing to invest in the most the chruch can do.

Intro: Remember that the church is not built strong and healthy by accident. It is also no accident that there are so many churches that are not strong or healthy in the 21 century. I believe there is one major reason that the church in the west is so weak and unstable. It is a lack of prayer. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-42

Denomination: Baptist

The Constant Conflict Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 5, 2011

A sermon on Romans 7:7-25 talking about the battle within (Outline and seed thoughts came from Charles Spurgeon "The Fainting Warrior" http://www.sermoncentral.com/outsideurl.asp?outsideurl=http://www.spurgeon.org/sermons/0235.htm and notes from Dr. Jack

HoHum: Joni Ericson Toda describes her first realization of the grim reality of her paralysis. Joni was only 15 when she was permanently paralyzed from the neck down as the result of a diving accident. She was rushed to the hospital for tests and x-rays to determine the extent of her injury. As she ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:7-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Take Every Thought Captive Series

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Jul 29, 2010

This sermon is about how to deal with tempting thoughts!

Jenny struggled with depressing thoughts. Most of the time she knew she had a really good life. Good job. Roof over head. Great boyfriend. But she had these occasional piercing thoughts that of doubt and depression. John was a great guy. Everybody at work loved him. Great wife, wonderful children. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:1-6

Denomination: United Methodist

The Legacy Of The F.a.t.h.e.r.

Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Jun 15, 2007

This sermon is used to encourage fathers as their role changes throughout the years. The word FATHER is an acrostic for the message.

The Legacy of the F.A.T.H.E.R. (Father’s Day 2007) 1 Thes 2:10-12 Introduction Today is a special day in which we set aside this time to honor our Fathers Most Father’s Day messages “beat up” on Dads while mother’s day messages are warm and fuzzy Well, Dad’s, relax because this one is hopefully ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

Defeating King Me Series

Contributed by Bret White on Aug 28, 2007

We must defeat our selfish nature to allow Christ to take control. Where does it begin and how big of a problem is it?

Scripture Reading: James 3:13-17 Who is wise and understanding among you? By his good conduct let him show his works in the meekness of wisdom. 14But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast and be false to the truth. 15This is not the wisdom that comes down ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Davids Big Flaw

Contributed by Art Campbell on Sep 5, 2007

David was a successful man - a warrior, poet and king. Yet he had one major flaw that was almost his undoing - his children. This message contrasts David’s great success with his great heartache.

One of my favourite Bible heroes is King David. I’m sure you’re all familiar with the story of David and Goliath, the boy who bested a giant. But there’s a lot more to David’s life than this story. In many ways he’s the kind of man that many of us guys would like to be. David was marked out for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 1:6

Denomination: Baptist

Really Jesus?

Contributed by Mark Peake on Sep 26, 2007

Jesus comends a dishonest manager as a model for righteous behavior. What’s that all about?

I heard about a young lawyer who was called in from the big city to represent a large railroad company that was being sued by a farmer. It seems that the farmer’s prize cow was missing from a field through which the railroad passed, and the farmer was suing for the value of the cow. Before the case ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed