Sermons on Wicked Imposters:

Paul And The Pythoness

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Apr 28, 2016

Luke shares with us the story of the salvation of the Pythoness - 1. Luke shares the story of her divination (enslavement) 2. Her Declaration concerning Paul and His mission and 3. Her Deliverance and salvation

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34 (cf. verses 16 - 18) Theme: Paul and the Pythoness Proposition: Luke shares with us the story of the young Pythoness - 1. Luke shares the story of her divination (enslavement) 2. Her Declaration concerning Paul and His mission and 3. Her Deliverance and salvation ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-40

Denomination: Nazarene

Christian Governance-&-Marriage-2 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 7, 2017

2 of 6. Peter pressed & confirmed the crucial role of Christian governance regarding Christian marriage. But how is Christian governance addressed in our marital obligations? Christian governance in MARRIAGE addresses...

‘For The LORD’S SAKE’—1Peter 2:13—3:12 A. CHRISTIAN GOVERNANCE-&-Government—1Peter 2:13-17 B. CHRISTIAN GOVERNANCE-&-Work—1Peter 2:18-25 C. CHRISTIAN GOVERNANCE-&-Marriage—1Peter 3:1-7 D. CHRISTIAN GOVERNANCE-&-Church—1Peter 3:8-12 So far in our study of 1Peter we have examined the fact that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

A Tested Faith Series

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on Aug 25, 2020

Tests are a big part of life. The most important one is the testing of our faith!

Hebrews 11 (NIV) 17 By faith Abraham, when God tested him, offered Isaac as a sacrifice. He who had embraced the promises was about to sacrifice his one and only son, 18 even though God had said to him, “It is through Isaac that your offspring will be reckoned.” 19 Abraham reasoned that God could ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:17-19

Meeting With God In Prayer Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on May 5, 2020

Meeting with God in Prayer Series: Meeting with God in Prayer May 3, 2020

Meeting with God in Prayer Series: Meeting with God in Prayer May 3, 2020 Big Idea: To help us capture the most essential principles and pattern for meeting with God in prayer. This includes what Jesus said about getting real and showing up...and then drawing broadly from the Lords Prayer (Matt. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Signs Of Christ's Coming Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 20, 2021

As Jesus’ coming approaches, escape the wrath to come by trusting Jesus with your life, ignore those who say Jesus has already come, look for the signs, and know He is coming soon, perhaps even in your lifetime.

Several years ago, in the winter (2009), Chicago experienced heavy snowfalls. A man and his wife had over a foot of snow piled up on the roof of their two-story home. Then they had a thaw. One evening when he returned home from work, he noticed that a thick sheet of ice and snow was hanging over ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 2:6-12, Daniel 9:27, Revelation 6:15-17, Revelation 1:7, Jeremiah 31:31-34, Romans 11:25-27, Zechariah 12:10, Revelation 19:17-18, Revelation 16:12-16, Ezekiel 37:9-14, Ezekiel 39:17-20, 1 Thessalonians 5:9, Revelation 13:5, Revelation 12:6, Daniel 12:11-12, Revelation 13:1-10, 2 Thessalonians 2:3-4, Ezekiel 32:4-6, Matthew 24:15-35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Preaching Provokes Persecution. Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 28, 2022

‘Preaching Provokes Persecution’ - Acts chapter 14 verses 1-28 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Iconium – Division (vs 1-7). • the apostles experienced conversions (vs 1): • the apostles experienced opposition (vs 2) • the apostles experienced supernatural signs (vs 3): • the apostles experienced God’s guidance (vs 5-6): (2). Lystra – Delusion (vs 8-20). • a healing ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:1-20

Denomination: Brethren

An Unanswerable Argument Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 3, 2022

"An unanswerable argument" Acts chapter 21 verse 40- chapter 22 verse 30. - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Acts chapter 21 verse 40- chapter 22 verse 30. SERMON OUTLINE: • The starting point…a story to share (vs 1-16). • The turning point…a word that’s offensive (vs 17): • The finishing point…a right that is claimed (vs 24-30). SERMON BODY: Quotes: Arguing! • “A day without an argument is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 22:1-30

Denomination: Brethren

Connecting With God Through Prayer Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on May 23, 2024

Connecting with God through Prayer Series: Connecting with God Brad Bailey – May 12, 2024

Connecting with God through Prayer Series: Connecting with God Brad Bailey – May 12, 2024 Intro Today we are concluding our series “Connecting with God”... in which we have engaged identifying our location... that is...the position we are in...including being finite beings...who have tried to hide ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:10, Matthew 6:5-6, Ephesians 1:5, John 17:20-21, Romans 8:16, Isaiah 55:8-9, Galatians 5:22-23, Malachi 3:6, Isaiah 40:8, Romans 12:2, Romans 10:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

One Flock, One Shepherd: The Unfinished Mission

Contributed by Scott Maze on Nov 11, 2024

It’s not a small thing for Jesus’ followers to be scattered. He needs to gather us “so there will be one flock,” and even so there is “one shepherd.” Jesus cares for people all over the world. As one of His followers, do you care for people all over the world?

Today, we conclude our week of praying for missions by fasting and praying. If your personal priorities were like favorites on your phone, what would be included? Like the saved numbers you place in your cell phone, what priorities would be included among your favorites? The care of your family, a ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

In The Midst Of Wickedness: It Happened On September 11th

Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 17, 2001

A sermon reflecting on the national tragedy of September 11, 2001

IN THE MIDST OF WICKEDNESS: IT HAPPENED ON SEPTEMBER 11th PSALM 36:1-12 INTRODUCTION I got home from work on Tuesday and received a call from my mother to turn on the news and see what was going on. I flipped on CNN in time to see a building smoking and then a plan crashing into another. I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 36:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Spiritual Wickedness Among Some Christians Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Nov 6, 2022

Genesis 6:5 records what God saw when he looked at men on the earth. He saw the great wickedness of men and the intentions of the hearts of men which was evil all the time. This scripture indicates that wickedness is an act, an action, an intention and a thought which can be seen.

There are forces of darkness described as spiritual wickedness that are warring against a believer. These dark forces are confronted and constrained through the power of the Holy Spirit. The origin of wickedness Genesis 6:5 records what God saw when he looked at men on the earth. He saw the great ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 11:2, 1 John 5:19

Zophar’s Second Attack On Job Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jul 10, 2017

How we respond to people who are hurting STILL matters. Our ability to show grace, compassion, and love to those around us is critical, and it's something we see quite clearly in these conversations.

Zophar’s second attack on Job Job Sermon Series, Part 10 Introduction (Job Slide) - We are continuing to examine Job’s conversations with his friends -- Re: These men came in Ch. 2 to sit with him and mourn his loss - They appear to come to comfort … but quickly their real motives are ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

If God Is Good, Why Is Life So Unfair? Part One

Contributed by Larry Sarver on May 10, 2001

An Expository Sermon From Psalm 73 On How Perspective Can Make It Seem That God Is Not Good, and Life Is Not Fair.

Psalm 73 "If God Is Good, Why Is Life So Unfair?" Part 1 Introduction: Read Psalm 73. Illustration: On April 20th of this year Missionary Veronica ``Roni’’ Bowers, 35, and her 7-month-old daughter, Charity, seated in her lap, were killed by a single bullet when the jet fired on the Cessna ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Warning To Isreal

Contributed by Shawn Malloy on Jan 20, 2008

Watchman for the house of Isreal.

Warning to Israel Ezekiel 3:16-21 (NIV) At the end of the seven days the word of the Lord came to me: "Son of man, I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel; so hear the word I speak and give them warning from me. When I say to a wicked man, you will surely die, and you do not ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 3:16-21

Denomination: Christian Church

Almost Slipped

Contributed by John Mccurry on Nov 2, 2007

The importance of keeping our eyes and faith upon the Lord Jesus Christ, for the deceiver wants us to look at this world and its pleasures.

Ps 73: 1 – 28 NIV 73:2 but as for me, my feet had almost slipped; I had nearly lost my foothold. For I envied the arrogant when I saw the prosperity of the wicked. They have no struggles; their bodies are healthy and strong. They are free from the burdens common to man; they are not plagued by ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-28

Denomination: Pentecostal