Sermons on warped: showing 451-465 of 1,281

Weed-Free Gardening-Guaranteed!

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Dec 8, 2001

Every time we try to use worldy influence or power or scheming to get God’s work done we end up doing more damage to his kingdom than if we’d just let the weeds grow until harvest time.

Most of you are way too familiar with the problem of weeds. Even those of you who live in Covenant Village where the weeds are generally taken care of by the grounds crew can remember when you were children and you had to pull the weeds in the garden. I must have spent every Saturday morning ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: *other

Breaking The Powerful Pull Of Temptation

Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Jan 29, 2002

A treatise on how to recognize the devil’s deceptive ways and how to resist these temptations.

This is a message that we can all identify with. A. We are all subject to temptations, on a daily basis. 1. I know that it cuts us to the heart when we give in to those temptations. a. We feel like we have failed God, self, and those around us. 1.) Those who cave in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Victory In Defeat

Contributed by James May on Jan 30, 2002

God’s people are destined for victory even while the whole world is destined for defeat!

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:16-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Pith Helmits Are Optional

Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 21, 2006

Every day is a new opportunity to revel in the marvel of God, the Creator and the miracle of God’s creation.

Title: Pith Helmets Are Optional Text: Psalm 104 Thesis: Every day is a new chance for God to surprise us. Introduction Human discovery¡K On February 7, 2006, National Geographic News reported a team of conservationists had spent nearly a month in the Foja Mountains on the western side of New ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 104:1-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Take Your Shoes Off! Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 13, 2006

All of God’s servants are human beings with quirks and hidden agendas. God often uses us not because of who we are, but in spite of who we are.

Take Your Shoes Off! (Exodus 3:1-4:16) 1. This article surfaced in the news this week: LONDON, Nov 9 (Reuters Life) - Looking for safe excitement? November is fig month at the Dull Men’s Club, a place in cyberspace for men who feel "born to be mild" and enjoy watching grass grow and photographing ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Man's Woeful Gift Of Rejection Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Dec 10, 2004

This message looks at man’s rejection of God, and how God sought to restore man. this is part two of a Christmas series

MAN’S WOEFUL GIFT OF REJECTION: GENESIS 3:1-6; ROMANS 5:12-17; EXODUS 34:7 When we are flat on our backs there is no way to look but up. Roger W. Babson ILLUSTRATION: One year, WTOP asked "What’s the worst Christmas present you’ve ever received?" Here are some of your answers. My ex-wife ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Extending Mercy Series

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Aug 9, 2006

Examination of the fifth BE-Attitude: Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.

PURSUING HAPPINESS: Extending Mercy Matthew 5:7 “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy” Titus 2: 11 – 3:7 1. The Old Testament prophet Micah identifies three essential virtues for living a life pleasing to God. In 6:8 he states: “He has showed you, O man, what is good; and what ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7

Denomination: United Methodist

Slaying Our Giants

Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 27, 2008

The Second of the 2008 Summer Sermon Series God is.

(Slide 1) (The sermon began with the Reader’s Theater piece ‘The Boy King’ published by Carson-Dellosa Christian Publishing.) (Slide 2) Have you slain any giants lately? I am not talking about the New York Giants (especially if you are New England Patriots fan) or the San Francisco Giants. I am ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:38-50

Denomination: Church Of God

The Lord's Prayer: "Hallowed Be They Name" Series

Contributed by Dr. George Calhoun on Oct 31, 2008

When Jesus taught His disciples to pray, “Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy Name”, He wanted them to recognize at least 4 distinctive truths about God. And when we know these 4 truths, we will never be able approach Him in the same way again.

Lord’s Prayer #3 Hallowed be they Name I was born George Calhoun on Feb. 22, (George Washington’s birthday) 1957 in Paterson, N.J. to George and Bernice Calhoun. I was later given the middle name David at my Christening. I actually like the name David better than George, but George is all I’ve ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

When The Well Runs Dry

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Feb 10, 2010

When the well runs dry and living becomes difficult...we need to grow silent so that we can hear God speak to us to give us the answers...to give us direction...to show us the way.

WHEN THE WELL RUNS DRY JOHN 4:10 In the book A View From the Zoo, Gary Richmond tells about the birth of a giraffe: The first thing top emerge are the baby giraffe's front hooves and head. A few minutes later the little newborn is hurled forth, falls ten feet, and lands on it's back. Within ...read more

Scripture: John 4:10

Stumbling Stone Or Building Block Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Dec 8, 2008

What is Jesus and His gospel to you?

Stumbling Stone or Building Block Romans 9:30-33 * How many people here want to go to heaven? Over the years, I have heard many stories about preachers asking that question. * One preacher stood before his congregation and asked, “If you are ready to go to heaven, please stand?” And the entire ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Leavening Of Boasting Series

Contributed by David Baeder on Jun 8, 2009

This is the sixth of a series of sermons based on scriptures where a rhetorical question beginning with the phrase "Do you not know. . ." is asked. This sermon deals with the rhetorical question asked in 1 Corinthians 5:6. "Do you not know that a little

Series: Do You Not Know? Sermon: The Leaven of Boasting Text: 1 Corinthians 5:6-10. Introduction: Paul warns of some of the dangers in boasting. He asks the rhetorical question, “Do you not know that a little leaven leavens the whole lump?” Boasting, like leavening working its way through ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:6-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"All Authority In Heaven And On Earth"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Feb 1, 2009

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that Jesus give orders to unclean spirits, and they obey Him.

1 February 2009 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fortress Chapel F.O.B. Sykes Tall-afar, Iraq BIG IDEA: Jesus has all authority in heaven and on earth; He even gives orders to unclean spirits and they obey him. REFERENCES: Fourth Sunday after Epiphany; Isaiah 14:12-15 (KJV) “How art thou ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Brainwashing Believers Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 28, 2009

Exposition of Daniel 1:3-7 about the attempts of Nebuchadnezzar to brainwashing the Hebrew youths in their training period and how it parallels satanic strategy in our world

Text: Daniel 1:3-8, Title: Brainwashing Believers, Date/Place: NRBC, 3/1/09, PM A. Opening illustration: 8 Simple Rules to Date my Daughter B. Background to passage: When God sovereignly gave Jehoiakim to Nebuchadnezzar, we must remember that it wasn’t the 586 complete obliteration of the city. ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

When Jesus Touched Us

Contributed by Joel Santos on Aug 30, 2007

(With free powerpoint sermon slides) There are 3 things that will happen when JESUS touched our lives.

WHEN JESUS TOUCHED US Mark 8:22-25 http://sermons.elministries.info/jesustouch.doc (With free powerpoint sermon slides) (Waiver: I would like to inform the readers that some of my sermon ideas were taken from my extensive readings. I thank those people who contributed their writings in the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:22-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational