Sermons on Withdrawing:

Depression: Madness In The Palace 1 Series

Contributed by Oladayo Oladosu on Jul 28, 2019

Depression is a complex and dangerous mental health condition that cuts across every facet of humanity and often seems so tacit in description and definitions.

Depression: Madness in the Palace I Samuel 15:24 –16:1; 14--18 But the Spirit of the Lord departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from the Lord troubled him. And Saul’s servants said unto him, Behold now, an evil spirit from God troubleth thee. I Sam. 16: 14-15 (KJV) Depression is a complex and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

02 Known By Our Delights

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 20, 2013

Meditation: What is it? How I respond to it according to the Word. Plus the promise results of meditation

Jodie Foster In 29 TV shows - 27 Movies - Produced 7 – Directed another 4 12 Actress Awards - Nominated for 17 more Golden Globe awards, lifetime honoree "Jodie Foster was here, I still am, and I want to be seen, to be understood deeply, and to be not so very lonely." Lance ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Look At The Home

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 14, 2012

Parents need to turn to the Lord

LOOK AT THE HOME Ephesians 5:31 For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall be joined unto his wife, and they two shall be one flesh. 5:32 This is a great mystery: but I speak concerning Christ and the church. 5:33 Nevertheless let ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:31-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Sin Of Indifference

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 18, 2012

One man said, “The opposite of love is not hate, it's indifference. The opposite of art is not ugliness, it's indifference. The opposite of faith is not heresy, it's indifference. And the opposite of life is not death, it's indifference.”

The Sin of Indifference 2 Timothy 3:1-4NKJ Apathy: Lack of interest or concern, especially regarding matters of general importance or appeal; indifference. Lack of emotion or feeling; impassiveness. One man said, “The opposite of love is not hate, it's indifference. The opposite ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

So Why Are Bad Things Happening To Good People? Series

Contributed by Alis Cerrahyan on Jul 9, 2019

Trying to get even with the enemy will turn a simple lesson in humility into a huge humiliation which is never God's plan for us. So the sooner we walk away from our oppressor without any retaliation; the sooner we give God the opportunity to right the wrong.

God created a special place for his beloved children: the garden of Eden where we were meant to have an eternal fellowship with him. He made us after his own image and decorated us with his own attributes such as the ability to think; reason; speak; create; love; increase; experience the many ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:19

The Need For Christian Stability

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 2, 2013

Go on holding on: the day of Christ is not here yet.

THE NEED FOR CHRISTIAN STABILITY. 2 Thessalonians 2. The church of the Thessalonians had heard a rumour concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and our being gathered together to Him (2 Thessalonians 2:1). There were those who taught that “the day of Christ” was already here (2 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Idle" Christians? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 28, 2014

Who are 'idle" Christians and how are we to handle them?

We will finish today our study of the letters to the Thessalonians. Please open your Bibles to 2 Thessalonians Chapter 3….. NIV… Read along with me 2 Thessalonians 3:6-18…… Let us note again that the New Testament was originally written in Greek and so there are various ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Incredibly Destructive Emotion Of Self Pity

Contributed by Peter Pilt on Apr 30, 2019

Self Pity is one of the most destructive and yet most prevalent emotions that people struggle with.

Self Pity is one of the most destructive and yet most prevalent emotions that I encounter in life as a Pastor talking to people. In the bible Elijah had a bout of Self Pity and ultimately it was this that took him out of leadership 1 Kings 19:14-16 14 And he said, “I have been very zealous for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:14-16, Romans 12:1-2, Psalm 42:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Preparing For Kingdom Challenges

Contributed by John Dobbs on May 9, 2019

What can the church at Antioch teach us about outreach?

Preparing For Kingdom Challenges Acts 13:1-3 Introduction The Church was born into challenging times. Not long into the book of Acts the persecution of Christians takes a deadly turn when Stephen is stoned. Acts 8:1-4, NLT A great wave of persecution began that day, sweeping over the church in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Turn Away From False Alliances And Rely Only On The True God Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 20, 2020

God subjected Himself in the person of Jesus Christ, the God-man, to ridicule and torture and death, so that after rising from the dead, He could form a people.

Tuesday of the Twelfth Week in Course 2020 If a far-seeing leader in the Middle East back in the centuries before Christ had wanted to found a city or territory for his people, he would have chosen a place with natural defenses, like the island of Tyre in the Lebanon area. Tyre survived as a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:6-14, Psalm 48:2-11

Denomination: Catholic

Four Theories Used To Explain Creation Apart From Scripture: Introduction

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on May 14, 2023

In a foolish attempt to placate the world, some believers have devised alternative theories of how we came into existence apart from the supernatural and historical account presented in Genesis 1-2.

"But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always BE READY TO GIVE A DEFENSE to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear; having a good conscience, that when they defame you as evildoers, those who revile your good conduct in Christ may be ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2, Genesis 2:3, Exodus 20:11, Isaiah 40:28, Isaiah 45:9, Psalm 33:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Stirring Up The Gifts Of God Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 6, 2025

God has deposited unique gifts in every believer, but these gifts must be stirred up and used for His glory. If we neglect them, we risk spiritual stagnation and missing out on divine opportunities.

STIRRING UP THE GIFTS OF GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Timothy 1:6 "Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee by the putting on of my hands." Supporting Texts: Romans 12:6-8, 1 Corinthians 12:4-11, Matthew 25:14-30, 1 Peter 4:10, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Healing And Table Etiquette.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 25, 2024

“And they could not answer Him again to these things.” (LUKE 14:6).

HEALING AND TABLE ETIQUETTE. Luke 14:1-11. 1. A HEALING ON THE SABBATH. Luke 14:1-6. One Sabbath, one of the chief Pharisees gave Jesus the courtesy of a dinner invitation. Jesus courteously accepted. Somewhat discourteously, the Pharisees were keeping their eye on Jesus (LUKE 14:1). It is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ananias, Sapphira, & Church Discipline Today

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Mar 21, 2023

Today we will look at the Biblical account of Ananias and Sapphira and see what we can learn. We will discuss the need to respect Church Leadership and will minutely examine church discipline for today.

INTRODUCTION • We will discuss the need to respect Church Leadership and will minutely examine church discipline for today. • What about the attitude, "Well, I'm anointed too…?" In the scriptural context, this was talking about "top-tier leadership." I. THEIR INITIAL ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11, Matthew 18:15-17, 1 Corinthians 5:1-13, 2 Thessalonians 3:6-15

Denomination: Church Of God

Come Let Us Return Unto The Lord.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 26, 2023

Pressing on to know the LORD.

COME LET US RETURN TO THE LORD. Hosea 5:15, Hosea 6:1-6. HOSEA 5:15. This verse contains the words of the LORD. He is withdrawing from His wayward people until such time as they will acknowledge their sin, and seek His face. HOSEA 6:1a. The appeal of Hosea is, “Come, and let us return to the ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 5:15, Hosea 6:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational