Sermons on Weights That Hinder:

Parable Of The Tares - 1 Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Feb 7, 2005

The advice Jesus gives in this parable about what to do with evil is so different from what we would expect

Living Under Grace – 3 – Parable of the Wheat and the Tares - 1 Half acre of 6 foot high thistles in the paddock • You won’t believe the nice clean solution I came up with to get rid of those thistles – run the trail bike through them to create a path so I could walk through and spray them • Got ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30

Denomination: Christian Church

Life In A Box

Contributed by Shane Hart on Jan 13, 2006

Life as we know it would change if we truly and creatively lived the belief that Christ is the answer for our world.

Title: Life in a Box Text: Acts 1:8 and Romans 12:1 Theme: New Life in Christ Key thought: Life as we know it would change if we truly believed that Christ is the answer for our world. I have here a box. My question is this: are you living life in a box? Or are you living life outside of a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pray Confidently Because God Is Good! Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Nov 29, 2007

We can pray confidently. God loves to answer our prayers and can because Jesus Christ opens the Throne Room to us.

If I did a survey of the people in this room today about the way you pray, I would most likely discover some common things -- – the majority of you wish you knew how to pray more effectively, and – many of you would admit to praying hardly at all. I was well into my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Barriers To Effective Prayer

Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 12, 2013

What kind of things in our life can get in the way of us praying like we should as Christians. This sermon gives a few of those things.

If someone is listening to your prayers, and they were making a judgment about your relationship with the Lord solely on your prayers, how strong of a relationship with the Lord will those who hear you pray say that you have? Will they say that it looks like you know the Lord, and that His will is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Fire And The Calf

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Nov 7, 2012

God told Joshua the reason He would not answer their prayers or protect Israel was because "there is sin in the camp". I believe that is true for the church and Christians today. If you're afraid to preach sin... don't look at this one.

Sin in the Camp Joshua 7 Today I want to talk to you about something very serious… sin in the camp. I believe this is one of the biggest problems in the world today... sin in the camp.... Sin in God’s people I think most Christians do not take this very seriously because they say to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

"Three Spiritual Laws"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Feb 15, 2008

Three Spiritual laws that affect your life every day. 1. The law of life and death 2. The law of the Increase 3. The law of the harvest

“Three Spiritual Laws” February 17, 2008 We are all governed by laws. Right now there is a political battle going on over who is going to be the law makers. The liberal side wants more laws and more regulations to protect and take care of people, they say. The conservative side wants fewer ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:9-10

Denomination: Holiness

7 Truths About The Church

Contributed by Ron Callen on Apr 26, 2007

The church is the body of Christ. It is not a building or an event. 24/7 x 365 days a year, we are the church!

7 Truths About the Church Ephesians 5:25-32 Introduction: What is the church? Is it a building? Is it an event? Does church begin when the doors are unlocked on Sunday morning? Does it end when the last light is off and the doors are locked? Does church begin when the music director begins ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

Drifting – A Candid Look At Spiritual Entropy Series

Contributed by Steve Lotze on Mar 27, 2007

1st in a series of messages on Spiritual Drifting. The heart that used to burn hot for Him is now only a flicker and you find yourself there – not even sure how you got there Now the Spirit pleads with you to … pay more careful attention, therefore, to

Drifting – A Candid Look at Spiritual Entropy July 17, 2005 Hebrews 2:1 INTRO: Entropy = the tendency for things to come to a stop. “All kinds of energy spontaneously spread out from where they are concentrated to where they are more dispersed, if they’re not hindered from doing so.” • 2nd Law ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Symbolism Of Baptism Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Sep 2, 2009

This is the third sermon in a series on Basics which focuses on the New Testament symbols assigned to baptism.

Basics #3- Baptism The Symbolism of Baptism Romans 6:3-8, Colossians 2:10-14, I Peter 3:18-22, Galatians 3:26-27 CHCC: July 19, 2009 Video from Youtube (Cannonball baptism)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5abEm1241kY&NR=1 INTRODUCTION: At least I can say, that boy was excited about baptism! ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:3-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Honesty Overcomes Hypocrisy Series

Contributed by Jay Tigner on May 7, 2016

The Church is to be a place of honesty and integrity. Satan plants the seed of dishonesty in order to disarm and distract the church.

Some of the strongest language used by our Lord while walking the earth in ministry was reserved for religious people who were masters of deception in the sense that they deceived others in making them think one way about themselves (holy/pious) when in reality they were something altogether ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Saul And The Witch Of En-Dor Series

Contributed by Bret Hammond on Sep 30, 2016

There are a lot of strange stories in the Bible. But, like everything else, they are God-breathed and profitable (2 Timothy 3:16-17). What can we learn from the strange story of Saul and the witch of En-Dor?

INTRODUCTION A. My daughter Grace and I have a love for movies - watching movies is one of our favorite things to share 1. Thankfully- Grace has good taste - watch a lot of good ones 2. She even loves to watch my old favorites - Indiana Jones, Goonies, Princess Bride 3. It's great to get to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 28:1-20, 1 Samuel 28:15

Denomination: Christian Church

An Appeal For Holiness Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 15, 2016

Salvation is the greatest moment in any individual's life, but we must realize that salvation is not an event at a single moment in time. Salvation is the beginning of a life-long journey with the Lord.

Series: Saved, Settled, and Sanctified An Appeal for Holiness 1 Peter 1: 13-17 In recent weeks we have considered the gracious salvation provided for humanity and the hope we have in Christ, even in the midst of great difficulty. Having assured believers in their faith through the certainty of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Children's Champion

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jul 26, 2018

A message to adult's about the Lord's emphasis on children.

“The Children’s Champion” Mark 10:13-16 Mark 10:13 And they brought young children to him, that he should touch them: and his disciples rebuked those that brought them. 14 But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

In The Midst Of Our Struggles

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 9, 2019

Following Jesus' crucifixion, the disciples hid within the Upper Room, fearful of the Jews and uncertain of their future. In their time of need, Jesus came, standing their midst, while speaking to their situation. I am thankful He remains in the midst of our struggles as well.

In the midst of our Struggles John 20: 19-29 As believers, we are aware that Jesus will never leave us, nor will He ever forsake us. Those who have been saved by His grace are indwelt with the Holy Spirit. He is our constant companion and guide. While we may not always be aware of the Lord’s ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-29

Denomination: Baptist

In The Midst Of Our Struggles

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 9, 2019

Following Jesus' crucifixion, the disciples hid within the Upper Room, fearful of the Jews and uncertain of their future. In their time of need, Jesus came, standing their midst, while speaking to their situation. I am thankful He remains in the midst of our struggles as well.

In the midst of our Struggles John 20: 19-29 As believers, we are aware that Jesus will never leave us, nor will He ever forsake us. Those who have been saved by His grace are indwelt with the Holy Spirit. He is our constant companion and guide. While we may not always be aware of the Lord’s ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-29

Denomination: Baptist