Sermons on We Must Appear:

Spiritual Battle

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Sep 15, 2002

To win the battle, you must: 1. Understand the reality of evil. 2. You must be prepared for battle. 3. You must be strengthened by prayer.

Neville Chamberlain was known for his policy of appeasement. As the prime minister of Britain before World War II, he knew that the country was still weary from the first World War, and wanted to avoid a European war at all costs. The problem was that at the same time Hitler was planning to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Methodist

Dwelling In Dagon's Den

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Apr 3, 2005

Although we live in troublesome times, and life seems fragile and irksome, we are not alone in the universe. Greater is He who protects us than the forces of evil around us. Evil may appear to prevail, but God will have the final word.

“Dwelling in Dagon’s Den”, I Samuel 5. Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts I saw a cartoon last week about the popular PBS Antique Road Show. A woman brought in the Ark of the Covenant, and the appraiser gasped, “Where in the world did you get that?!” The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 5:1-12

Denomination: Congregational

Too Fat To Serve?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 11, 2016

Thin may be in, but fat is where it's at! ;-) We make too many judgment calls on girth when it appears God has no problem using a POG (Person Of Girth) We have a wrong definition of gluttony.

We were discussing on FaceBook an article by Kirk Cameron, “Is It A Sin To Be Fat?” I have provided the link below for your edification. D. L. Moody and Charles Spurgeon were both 5' 9" tall and weighed 350 lbs. Both won over a million people to Christ. If it is a sin, it would appear ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:25

Denomination: Baptist

Jubilation! Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 1, 2003

We must have the courage to dedicate the work of our hands and the desires of our hearts to God.

JUBILATION Nehemiah 11:1-12:47 S: Courage Th: Brave Hearts Pr: WE MUST HAVE COURAGE TO DEDICATE THE WORK OF OUR HANDS AND THE DESIRES OF OUR HEARTS TO GOD. ?: What? What is the process? KW: Expressions TS: We will find in our study of Nehemiah 11:1-12:47 four expressions of the dedication of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

53 Blessings That Come The Moment We Trust Christ For Salvation

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 31, 2009

Harry Ironside wrote a book called Full Assurance where he outlines the chief blessings gained the moment we trust Christ as our Savior. Here is a summary of that list. Full Credit goes to Danny Doege

53 Blessings That Happen To A Person After Believing On The Lord Jesus Christ Full Credit goes to Danny Doege When a Man, woman, boy, or girl, believes on the Lord Jesus Christ as their personal Savior the following list of attributes is granted to them instantly. The new Believer will not be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Esther: One Shot

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jul 12, 2022

Christians must take a stand and speak the truth We may only get one shot, we have to take it.

Esther One Shot Text: Esther 4:6-17 So recently I was talking with someone and he mentioned that one of the most interesting things about the Book of Esther was that the Name of God is never mentioned, and the voice of God is never directly heard. And that is interesting! But I also think that ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:6-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Who Was John The Baptist? (Luke, Part 2) Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Feb 3, 2022

The calling of John the Baptist is direct: Repent (turn) and receive. This appears to be tough challenge today … but it’s no different than it was in AD 29!!!

Introduction / Recap - We know that Luke was a physician – helped Paul throughout his ministry -- He was most likely a Gentile from Antioch (Syria) addressing a Gentile audience - Examining the language of the text indicates that he was well educated -- EX: Familiar with Greek; well versed in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Impromptu Faith

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 12, 2000

Paul was flexible in his ministry. So we too must learn to flex.

An Impromptu Walk of Faith OR Paul, the Apostle of Rubber (Acts 16:1ff) Intro 1. Nowadays, whenever I do pre-marital counseling for a couple planning to marry, I administer a personality inventory test called, "Prepare." 2. Part of this test deals with the "family of origin," and looks at how ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:1-40

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christ's Lordship Demands Our Servanthood

Contributed by Don Spooner on Jan 24, 2001

Jesus voluntarily humbled Himself to become a servant and we must do the same.

The Bible, our supreme guild for living, has much to say concerning being a servant. God has often empowered those who did not think too highly of themselves. People such as Gideon hiding in the threshing floor, or David tending sheep in the backlot caught God’s attention and were mightily used of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-25, John 13:14-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Waiting On God Beyond Expected Time

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Sep 25, 2002

A THEOLOGICAL VIEW OF THE TRIALS WE MUST SUBSTAIN AS PART OF OUR FAITH AND BELIEF.

WAITING ON GOD BEYOND EXPECTED TIME THIS TEXT IS ONE THAT TRULY DEFINES THE MANY MIRICLES JESUS HAD PERFORMED IN THE LATTER PART OF HIS MINISTRY, NEVERTHELESS; THE MIRICLE HE HAD PERFORMED IN THIS EVENT WAS TO BE AN IMPRESSION UPON THE DECIPLES. JOHN 11:4 NOTICE: WHEN JESUS HAD GOTTEN NOTICE OF ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-4, John 11:11-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Give Up And Go

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 25, 2002

Three things we must give up in order to grow up in God.

7, July 2002 Dakota Community Church Give Up & Go! Introduction: What you are willing to walk away from often determines what God will be able to lead you to. Question: Are you holding onto weights? - Un-believing boy/girl friend. - Church tradition. (We don’t lift our hands in our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:16-19, Numbers 11:1-6

Denomination: Mennonite

The Good Fight

Contributed by Darrell Jones on Mar 10, 2003

This message describes some of the enemies which we encounter and ultimately must defeat.

The Bible describes the followers of Christ as being in a battle, a war, a race, and a walk. In over 4,000 years this world has known only 268 years of peace. (1) Christianity Is A Fight (A) Not a fight with one another: but against the powers of satan. (2Cor.10:4) "For the weapons of our warfare ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Last Call

Contributed by Thomas Baird on Jun 8, 2004

God is longsuffering.. and He offers a last call, but we must heed that call.

Last Call? 10/18/03 Have any of you ever ridden on a train? I have never been on a train before but I have seen shows and movies where people get on a train. You see all of these romantic movies where the man and the woman are standing outside ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 7:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Gahazi's Sin

Contributed by Ira Sandefer on Jul 17, 2004

The sin of Coveteousness is deceitful and dangerous, therefore, we must be aware of its presence.

Context: II Kings 5:20 - 27 Text: II Kings 5:20 – “But Gehazi, the servant of Elisha the man of God, said, Behold, my master hath spared Naaman this Syrian, in not receiving at his hands that which he brought: but, as the Lord liveth, I will run after him, and take somewhat of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:20-27

Denomination: Church Of God

Esther: Do You Have What It Takes Series

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jul 17, 2004

Four qualities we must possess in order for God to fully use us.

Esther 2:1-23 Do You Have What It Takes? Woodlawn Baptist Church July 11, 2004 Introduction “After these things, when the wrath of king Ahasuerus was appeased, he remembered Vashti, and what she had done, and what was decreed against her. Then said the king’s servants that ministered unto him, ...read more

Scripture: Esther 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist