Sermons on Warnings From God:

When God Hides

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Dec 3, 2017

We all have times of dryness in our relationship with God, and it could be for a variety of reasons. But sometimes it's because we harbor unconfessed sin our life. Isaiah gives us a path forward, a way to renew our relationship with the Lord.

Isaiah 64:1-9 When God Hides Have you ever had a winter season of faith? You pray, but your prayers seem to bounce off the ceiling? You wonder if you really know God, or if God knows you? Philip Yancey, in his book, “Reaching for the Invisible God,” writes: “I experienced the sense of abandonment ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:20-21, Isaiah 64:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

"Don't Be Led Astray!" Series

Contributed by John Brooks on Sep 23, 2018

#4 out of 2 Peter. In 2:1-10 Peter warns the believers that false teachers will introduce destructive heresies to lead them away from Jesus.

DON’T BE LED ASTRAY! “But false prophets also arose among the people, just as there will also be false teachers among you, who will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them, bringing swift destruction upon themselves. Many will follow their sensuality, and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lessons From Jeremiah – Part 27 – A Series Of Ifs So That The Lord Might Bless His People So They Could Possess Their Land Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jun 21, 2024

God never strikes like a wasp does if you come close to the wasp nest, strike without warning. He gives warning after warning until these alarms are utterly rejected by irresolute hearts incapable of repentance. Judah was corrupt; so are we. Covers death penalty, Israel's land, injustice etc.

LESSONS FROM JEREMIAH – PART 27 – A SERIES OF IFS SO THAT THE LORD MIGHT BLESS HIS PEOPLE SO THEY COULD POSSESS THEIR LAND PART 27 - Jeremiah 7:3-7 CHAPTER 7 In our study last time we considered Jeremiah’s message given in the gate of the temple. Judah was challenged to amend its ways and cease ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 7:3-7, 2 Timothy 3:1-13, Micah 3:9-10, Micah 6:8, Micah 3:1-3, Leviticus 19:34, Leviticus 23:22, Hebrews 11:9-10, Exodus 22:21-24, Genesis 9:5-6, Romans 14:1-4, Deuteronomy 5:7, Genesis 17:7-8, Genesis 13:14-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Successfully Succumb To Sin Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jun 20, 2002

This message tells how temptation can be toppled. 2 of 12

How To Successfully Succumb To Sin Book of James Series 2 of 12 June 16, 2002 FBC, Chester, IL Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A A young was struggling with their finances and in an effort to get a better handle on their spending, they agreed that whenever they ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord And The Lepers

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Sep 19, 2008

Using the circumstances surrounding Christ’s encounter with 10 lepers, this message draws comparisons between the conditions of the lepers and those of the lost sinner.

The Lord And The Lepers Text: Luke 17: 17-19 Intro: Luke 17: 11-19 is a brief, but beautiful account of the compassion, concern, and power of Christ, demonstrated on behalf of the helpless and hurting of this world. In the account under consideration today, Jesus is approached by 10 lepers, who ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Bleating Of Sheep & The Lowing Of Oxen

Contributed by Darren Felarise on Oct 18, 2008

Sometimes we’re not totally obedient to the Lord, & we try to hide our sin, but God has a way of bringing it to the surface.

1 Sam 15:1-3; 7-9; 13-14 15 Samuel also said to Saul, "The Lord sent me to anoint you king over His people, over Israel. Now therefore, heed the voice of the words of the Lord. 2 Thus says the Lord of hosts: ’I will punish Amalek for what he did to Israel, how he ambushed him on the way when he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 15:1-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

You Are Not Forgotten!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 12, 2014

Who would want to read the book of the chronicles in the middle of the night? All I can say is, the king was made to read by an invisible divine force!

Esther 6: 1 “That night the king could not sleep. So one was commanded to bring the book of the records of the chronicles; and they were read before the king.” Won’t God do something? He would! Read on! Chapter 6 begins with “THAT NIGHT” Which night? The night before ...read more

Scripture: Esther 6:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Story Behind The Story

Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 28, 2018

In these first seven verses of Ruth we are introduced to the family of a man named Elimelech who lived during the days of the judges (v. 1). It is the sad tale of a man who chooses to walk out on the Lord and on God's plan for his life. As a result of his

Studies in the Book of Ruth “The Story Behind The Story.” Ruth 1:1-7 Only two books of the Bible bear the names of women; they ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Gives Wisdom Series

Contributed by Wayne Essex on Jan 23, 2019

When trying to decide a matter, don’t listen to a voice. Look for a verse.

LIVING WISE IN A STUPID WORLD (What did the smartest man who ever lived have to say about it) Lesson #4 2:1-9. The Lord Gives Wisdom. We are to memorize Scripture. Psalm 119:11 “Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.” Wisdom is the moral and practical application ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

I Am Jonah Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 29, 2020

What’s the BIG IDEA of the book? God is a God of extravagant grace, especially to the ones who seem less deserving of His grace.

I am Jonah Jonah 1:1-3 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 09-01-19 You Think you Know Jonah? If you have grown up in church at all, you know the story of Jonah. It’s probably the best know prophetic book of the Old Testament. Or you think you do. Even if you didn’t grow up in ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Mutually Encouraged

Contributed by Marvin P. Hoogland on Jun 26, 2019

A sermon for a new pastor as he begins a new ministry, based on the apostle Paul's words to the church in Rome (Romans 1:1-17)

MUTUALLY ENCOURAGED So, here I am, your new preacher. What am I doing here? What am I supposed to be doing here? Do you really need someone like me to be standing up here talking about God? I'm probably not the only one asking such questions, or, at least, thinking such questions. It ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:11-12

The Love God Hates Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 5, 2007

In this sermon we notice that John gives his readers both assurance and a warning.

Introduction: A. One day a group of 1st graders took a tour of a hospital. 1. The person who had guided them on the tour then opened it up for questions. 2. One little fellow asked, “How come the people who work here are always washing their hands?” 3. After the giggles had subsided, the tour-guide ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Christians Have From God! Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Oct 19, 2009

Christians have EVERY spiritual blessing from heaven; how are we responding to these incredible blessings?

We noted last week that the Letter to the Ephesians is a letter to all saints. Saints are those who are faithful to Jesus Christ; in other words, if you have fully trusted your life to Jesus Christ, you are a saint now and forever! As we continue to learn from this letter to the Ephesians we will ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Hearing From God In Modern Times

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on May 2, 2015

Now is the time for the people of God to be fully equipped to share God's Word in a way that intrigues' people to Biblical truths. Truths to live by in a sin cursed world growing in conflict, confusion and controversy.

Title: Hearing From God in Modern Times Theme: Discerning God's Voice In a Secular Atmosphere Part 1 Introduction: We live in times were people are looking for answers. Now is the time for the people of God to be fully equipped to share God's Word in a way that intrigues' people to Biblical ...read more

Scripture: John 10:27-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Not From A Distance Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 12, 2011

Let's us witness to a fundamental truth: that in the Incarnation, God truly came to be with us forever.

Fourth Sunday of Advent 2011 “Not From a Distance” The Spirit of the Liturgy About a quarter of a century ago a song that made it to number 2 on the Billboard chart taught us that “God is watching us–from a distance.” The idea was, I suppose, not much different from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Catholic