Sermons on World System:

Jesus Christ - Master Military Strategist

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 6, 2003

We need to trust Christ’s "war plan", even when it seems the battle is going against us.

Over the past couple of weeks, since the war in Iraq began, we have been subjected to a barrage of television commentators expressing their views on the conduct of the war. Every channel has their own set of talking heads – retired generals arguing about whether we have enough troops and tanks on ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Cure For Conflict (Pt. 1) Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 23, 2021

James begins chapter four with a question about what causes fights among us. He spends 12 verses discussing the causes and cures for conflict. In this sermon, we will focus on the first 6 verses that address the causes of conflict.

Introduction: A. A boy once asked his dad, “Dad, how do wars begin?” 1. “Well,” said his father, “Take the First World War, it got started when Germany invaded Belgium.” 2. Immediately the boy’s mother interrupted, “Honey, tell the boy the truth. It began because somebody was ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"The Cave Of Adullam"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Oct 6, 2002

Those who would experience Christ’s victory in this life must gather to Him outside the ’camp’.

C. H. MacKintosh pointed out that there are three rests spoken of in Scripture. The first, is the rest which we, as sinners, find in the finished work of Christ to take away the penalty for our sins. The second is a rest we are called to at the present, which, as saints, we find in being ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 22:1-2, 1 Samuel 22:1

Denomination: Orthodox

If We Only Knew What The Devils Know

Contributed by Ricky Taylor on Dec 13, 2014

What the devils know that God's church should know...

IF WE ONLY KNEW WHAT THE DEVILS KNOW Mark 1:23, “And there was in their synagogue a man with an unclean spirit; and he cried out, 24 Saying, Let us alone; what have we to do with thee, thou Jesus of Nazareth? Art thou come to destroy us? I know thee who thou art, the Holy One of God. 25 And ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:23-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

When Persecution Comes Calling

Contributed by Gordon Brownlee on May 13, 2024

The Church has been missing a valuable tool in fighting oppression. The authority of Christ remains on our lips.

For anyone that has been following the news there are a growing number of stories that speak of the persecution of Christians. For many, such articles seem surreal, they remain so far removed from our current peaceful existence that we find no reason to try and relate, let alone guard ourselves ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:6-7

Denomination: *other

Standing In The Face Of Compromise: Series

Contributed by Robert Massey on Mar 9, 2003

This passage gives us three aspects of integrity that we need to see in order to avoid the danger of compromising our stand for God.

STANDING IN THE FACE OF COMPROMISE: TRUE BIBLICAL INTEGRITY Daniel 1:1-20 Over the next several weeks, I will be delivering a series of messages from the book of Daniel on this thought, “Staying Godly in an Ungodly World.” I believe that will all of the snares and temptations placed before the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-20

Denomination: Church Of God

The Way We Were Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Feb 25, 2002

How far the grace of God has brought us since he found us in sin.

THE WAY WE WERE Years ago there was a popular movie by that name. It was designed to take a nostalgic look at the past as most people want to remember it. We like to consider the past as the ‘Good Old Days’. The Apostle Paul also takes us down memory lane but instead brings us face to face with ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-7

That They May Seek God By Our Witness Series

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Aug 7, 2021

This study raises questions that are extremely critical for being secure in our faith. They are not theoretical questions; they deserve an answer. The 5 questions I have raised fit under the two matters John holds before the reader: Belief and Love.

Turning to Janet, “Jan, did you turn off the stove?” Isn’t it amazing how a simple question often prompts a person to have serious doubt? Those under the influence of Gnosticism in Asia created doubt among many of the believers. John Stott “conjectured that their secession was due probably to ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Healing The Body And The Soul

Contributed by William Mouser on Feb 19, 2006

While Jesus healed the bodies of many afflicted with demons and disease, he came into the world to heal a deeper sickness than any of these: the guilt and stain of sin. In healing the paralytic, Jesus healed the sinner’s soul, and then his body.

Psalm 32, Isaiah 43:18-25, 2 Corinthians 1:18-22, Mark 2:1-12 Healing the Body and the Soul Chuck Swindoll in his book "The Grace Awakening" had some interesting things to say about our needs and what God might have provided to meet them. Expanding on Swindoll’s suggestive words, I would render ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

There Is A Fountain

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Mar 11, 2019

This fountain was commissioned by God Himself before He ever created the world. IT IS NOT A FOUNTAIN OF WATER -- IT IS A FOUNTAIN OF BLOOD. Zechariah’s prophecy tells us of the climax of God’s revelation of his plan of salvation - it’s the crux of the Gospel.

TITLE: THERE IS A FOUNTAIN SCRIPTURE: ZECHARIAH 13:1 In this magnificent passage, Zechariah states “A FOUNTAIN WILL BE OPENED.” When we think of the word “fountain,” we probably have in mind a fountain in a public park that sprays water into the air, somewhat like the Splash Pads we see in ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 13:1

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do The Nations Rage? Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Jan 1, 2019

Preached on the Sunday Following Christmas. King Herod tried to kill the Child Jesus and he is just the tip of the iceberg. All the nations of the world and people without Jesus are in rebellion against God. Why are they in rebellion and what is God reaction to them?

This is the final message on the “Why’s of Christmas” and perhaps the more difficult to understand. We explored “Why Christmas?” a month ago. Why Jesus had to come and His purpose in coming was to die for our sins. This is why we will be observing the Lord’s Supper today, the last Sunday of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:16

Denomination: Baptist

Standing For God’s Truth

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jan 16, 2023

We live in world of compromise where people are letting go of standards, values, and morals to have recognition, position, titles, clout, and prestige. Society has pushed for the lowering of standards with the so-called premise of improving equality, acceptance, and accessibility.

Standing for God’s Truth By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. Psalm 119:1-4 says, “Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the Lord. Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, and that seek him with the whole heart. They also do no iniquity: they walk in his ways. Thou hast ...read more

Scripture: John 18:37-38

Denomination: Apostolic

Walking With Confidence Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Feb 1, 2001

Four ways to walk the spiritual life with confidence.

Learning to drive can be a very scary experience, especially for the parent who’s teaching his or her 15 year old to drive. But sometimes we forget how hard it is for the new driver, who’s suddenly introduced to a whole new world that the rest of us take for granted. New drivers start out lacking ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:14-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Deadly Exercise

Contributed by Imelda Mesa on May 21, 2019

Revenge and retaliation can be deadly exercise. It can potentially imprison us for the rest of our lives.

Some years ago a murderer was sentenced to death. He has a younger brother who had served the State so well in the past and to which the State was deeply indebted. This younger brother sought the governor of the State for his pardon. The pardon was granted and his brother was about to deliver the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:17-21

Denomination: Foursquare

One Day

Contributed by Jamie Hudson on Oct 6, 2014

Revelation - What it will be like when we stand before the Lord

ONE DAY HOOK • We are all familiar with the hymn One Day – Verse 5 says: • One day the trumpet will sound for His coming, One day the skies with His glories will shine, • Wonderful day my beloved ones bringing; Glorious Savior, this Jesus is mine • Friends one day we ...read more

Denomination: Baptist