Sermons on Worldly Distractions:

Strong In The Lord

Contributed by Charles Forshee on Mar 22, 2007

We will have troubles in life, but Jesus is the way to overcome them all. We must learn to look past the trouble and see that God is with us and we don’t have to be overcome...

Ephesians 6:10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Aren’t you glad that WE don’t have to make it through this life ON OUR OWN Strength....... But we can....and are even encouraged in the Word of God to TAKE FULL ADVANTAGE of God’s Resources...... We have ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10

Denomination: *other

Are You Wasting Seed?

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 22, 2006

A look at the parable of the seed

Are you wasting seed? Luke 8:1-18 Gladstone Baptist Church – 30/10/05 am I love big machinery. I’m an engineer still at heart and I love to figure out how machines work. One of the fascinating areas of machinery I think is agricultural machines. Have you ever seen a combine harvestor ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

One Thing

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Nov 8, 2010

Getting to know God must become our single greatest pursuit if we truly want to honor Him with our lives. Mary chose connecting with Jesus above serving. Both are important but one flows out of the other.

One Thing Luke 10:38 - 42 38 As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. 39 She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord's feet listening to what he said. 40 But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Etiquette For Edification

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 2, 2018

Here are some things we can do to make church worship gatherings more up-building.

Introduction: A. We are taking a break this week from our sermon series on the life of Peter. 1. Today’s sermon is going to be one of the more unique sermons I have ever shared with you. 2. This sermon is going to be very topical and practical. 3. Rather than preaching on a chapter or paragraph, I ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Siege Ramps

Contributed by David Wilson on Sep 12, 2003

When David allows a vacuum to grow in the nation’s leadership, Joab is forced to build a siege ramp to deal with the problem

Joab is not a good guy. We find him in the midst of a great deal of political intrigue in the midst of David’s Court. He literally MURDERS the man that David had replaced him in office with. David is not longer running from the confrontation such as that of Absalom, but is beginning to deal with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 20:1-35

Denomination: Baptist

Busy Vs. Effective

Contributed by Gerald Williams on Nov 23, 2005

Too busy working in the church to be effective in your work for God.

EFFECTIVE OR JUST BUSY A healthy walk with God is not one that just feeds or meets the needs of others. It also must be a walk or a relationship in which the believer seeks to be regularly fed himself through personal, private study, meditation and prayer. Without these things, we as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: *other

A Very Real Enemy Series

Contributed by Steven Damico on Aug 1, 2014

The spirit of Python will squeeze the joy out of your worship & praise.find out how to to get victory over this subtle destroyer.

A Very Real Enemy Acts 16:16-18 16 And it came to pass as we went to prayer, a certain damsel possessed with a spirit of divination met us, which brought her masters much gain by soothsaying. 17 The same followed Paul and us, and cried, saying, These men are the servants of the most high God, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-18

Denomination: Apostolic

Removing Relational Roadblocks Part 2 -- Internal Roablocks Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Aug 22, 2003

The sixth message in a series looking at what keeps us from really dreaming great things for God.

(Please see note at the end of this message) REMOVING OUR RELATIONAL ROADBLOCKS PART 2 INTERNAL ROADBLOCKS Colossians 2:8,21-23 / 1 Corinthians 13:31 OPENING ILLUSTRATION: When Sherry and I lived in Pottstown, we shopped at the ShopRite Supermarket I town. In fact I would say that at that time ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8-23, 1 Corinthians 10:31

Denomination: Baptist

How To Use The Wisdom Of God To Overcome The World's Wisdom

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Today it becomes increasingly tempting to rely on the world’s financial, scientific or educational wisdom. New insights are gained everyday. Knowledge doubles every five years according to Alvin Tofler in his landmark best seller Future Shock. Yet, throug

1. Today it becomes increasingly tempting to rely on the world’s financial, scientific or educational wisdom. New insights are gained everyday. Knowledge doubles every five years according to Alvin Tofler in his landmark best seller Future Shock. Yet, throughout all dimensions of life we come to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:1-60

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Blessed Quietness (Full Text)

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 3, 2014

It's not what you do but who you know!

Scripture Reading: Acts 1:12-2:1-4 Luke 10:38-42 38 Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a certain village: and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house. 39 And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus' feet, and heard his word. 40 But Martha was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

Saved By Your Ears

Contributed by John Perry on Nov 10, 2010

What we hear will one day either save us or condemn us ...... The Bible says that we will literally be saved by our ears!

Bunbury Wed pm 10/11/2010 “Saved by your ears” Intro: A 6 year old boy gives us the introduction to our text this morning by virtue of an incredible thing that happened to him – his life was saved by his ears!!! *** A SIX-YEAR-OLD Chinese boy was left dangling by his ears eight ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:18-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Keeping It Simple

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 28, 2007

A simple message on the rewards of simplicity and time spent with Jesus based on Martha the server.

Keeping It Simple Luke 10:38 - 42 38 As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. 39 She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what he said. 40 But Martha was distracted by all the preparations ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Cpr For A Healthy Walk Part 11 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 5, 2018

This is message 11 exploring the basics of the Christian life. This message continues discussion of element three resolutely restoring righteousness and resisting evil. Specifically Refuse conformity with the world.

“This World Is Not My Home” I. Continually cultivate a dynamic relationship with God. II. Persistently Pursue, develop and maintain meaningful community with the body of Christ. III. Resolutely restore righteousness and Resist the world the flesh and the devil A. Renew and purify Your heart ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-3, Acts 17:23-28, Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Your Leadership, Your Effectiveness: A Call To Growth

Contributed by Stanley Daniel on May 12, 2025

Every Christian's spiritual effectiveness and impact for God are limited by their leadership ability, which acts as a ceiling. We must intentionally develop conviction, responsibility, and continuous growth through mentorship.

Introduction Good morning, brothers and sisters. Have you ever sensed a limit on your potential? Perhaps you've worked hard, developed skills, and striven towards a goal, yet felt as though an invisible barrier preventing you from achieving your full effectiveness or having the impact you ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-14, Romans 12:2, 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Crossing The Lake

Contributed by Steve Smith on Jan 6, 2007

We can have faith in "Crossing the Lake" knowing that storms will be God Designed, God Involved, God Instructed, and God’s Victory!

INTRODUCTION Last week, we welcomed in the New Year. Later in the day as I was thinking about the service and our church family, I began to be puzzled and stressed for many in our church. A time that is supposed to be exciting, positive, and full of hope for some in our church family is covered ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-34

Denomination: Baptist