Sermons on Yielding Rights:

Avoiding Three Common Misuses Of The Bible

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 30, 2010

Jesus points out some of the ways that the Pharisees, Herodians, and Sadducees are not interpreting the Word right.

Three Common Misuses Of The Bible: 1. The highest use of your Bible knowledge is winning a theological argument. - Matthew 22:15-22. - For many people, the ultimate use of their Bible knowledge is the ability to show others (both Christians and non-Christians) that “I’m right and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Denomination: Baptist

Islam's War On The West Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 20, 2012

What to look out for in the future, and what is going on between Islam and America right now.

Exposing Satan’s End Time Terror Series Islam’s War on the West Chester First Baptist Church Dr. Mike Fogerson April 15 2012 A. 1 Then one of the seven angels who had the seven bowls came and spoke with me, saying, "Come here, I will show you the judgment of the great harlot who ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 17:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Resurrection! Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Dec 25, 2012

So, what are we sure about this Easter morning? That Jesus was right all along.

Introduction We have had three months of somber, tense passages covering the passion of our Lord, and though hopefully I have been able to convey the message that throughout his passion, Jesus was in control of his destiny and was carrying out the mission of redemption that he had come to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Rightly Obsrving The Lord's Supper

Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 23, 2008

When we celebrate communion, it must be done with the right attitudes and purposes if it is to honor Jesus.

. Illus of footwashing in Alabama town • Several churches got together once a year to do it • Got out of hand- carnival, drunkenness, sex, rowdiness • Have to hire extra policemen each year • Started good, degenerated into something sinful. 2. Same thing had happened in Corinth. Lord’s supper was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: Baptist

When The Fish Went Manning Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 25, 2008

Jonah had a heart problem and it took a weird ordeal to get him on the right track

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • In the movie Pinocchio a kindly woodcutter named Geppetto is swallowed by a whale named Monstro. Inside the dark, damp belly of the whale, Geppetto sits for what seems like an eternity. Then one day the whale violently coughs, and the woodcutter is expelled from his watery ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Shiboleth

Contributed by Abiodun Adeniyi on May 1, 2008

YOU MAY SAY THAT YOU ARE A CHRISTIAN BUT CERTAIN THINGS WILL PROVE YOU WRONG OR RIGHT

Today is Nigeria’s 32nd independence anniversary. At a time like this everyone of us need to ask the question whether the independence we are celebrating today has any relevance to the one we got in the year 1960. In the same vain many of us Christians need to ask ourselves whether the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 12:4-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

An Exclusive Claim In An Inclusive World Series

Contributed by Matthew Grise on May 29, 2009

Philippians 2:9-11. The rightful lordship of Jesus is explained from these familiar verses.

AGAIN I SAY REJOICE AN EXCLUSIVE CLAIM IN AN INCLUSIVE WORLD PHILIPPIANS 2:9-11 INTRODUCTION - What does it mean to be inclusive? I suppose a good way to put it is that to be inclusive means to accept all persons, or ideas, or worldviews as completely equal in a given situation. We are not ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Marks Of A Powerful Christian Series

Contributed by Michael West on Apr 2, 2008

Good works for the right reasons, overcoming evil and five results or evidence of spiritual authority.

Sunday January 19th, 2003 Series: Spiritual Authority Part Three Sermon: The Marks of a Powerful Christian Scripture: I Thessalonians 5:15-24 Romans 12:21 — We overcome evil with good. What are we supposed to give to evil. At first we have our responsibility and duty to give to the body of Christ ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:15-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Claiming Your Inheritance Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jan 4, 2010

Through our inheritance in Christ, we have certain rights that we are free to exercise

“What’s Christmas All About? Claiming Your Inheritance” Galatians 4:1-7 The city of Grand Haven was having difficulty with skateboard traffic. skateboarders were everywhere, weaving in and out and over walkers and drivers anywhere, anytime. So the city passed laws prohibiting skateboarding in ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Deal With Conviction Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 3, 2008

The proper response to guilty feelings will help us live in right relationship w/ God.

How to Deal with Conviction “When Something Good Makes You Feel Bad” Acts 2:36-41 Intro: Last week we talked about being under the influence (not of intoxicants, stimulants, or any illegal substance, but under the influence of the Holy Spirit). Peter was under the influence when he stood up to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-41

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Will You Rob God?

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 5, 2008

Message on tithes and offerings; and the importance of being right before the Lord PRIOR to offering to Him!

Will you rob God? Reference: Malachi 3:8-18 Introduction Last week, we talked about four different goals that you can use this coming year to strengthen your relationship with the Lord. They were 1) Give more time to God, 2) Devote myself to serving, 3) Dedicate more time to pray, and 4) Offer ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:8-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Undignified

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Jan 24, 2008

A study from Nehemiah to help people get in the right relationships, especially dating and marriage.

“Undignified” 012307 Summary: People often get into relationships that bring pain and suffering and they lose their dignity. But David chose to be undignified for God. I. Introduction: Hooked: Fish have a 6 second memory, so they keep getting hooked! Why is it we continually get ourselves ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 10:30

Denomination: Pentecostal

What To Do When You Fail

Contributed by Robert Cox on Aug 21, 2008

Sometimes everything doesn’t go exactly right. This sermon speaks to victories and defeat.

JOSHUA 5:1 Now when all the Amorite kings west of the Jordan and all the Canaanite kings along the coast heard how the LORD had dried up the Jordan before the Israelites until we had crossed over, their hearts melted and they no longer had the courage to face the Israelites. Joshua had just been ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Is God Not Answering My Prayers?, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 18, 2007

Answered prayer is dependent upon a right relationship with God. #3 in a 4 part series.

Title: Why Is God Not Answering My Prayers?, Part 1 Series: Prayer Changes Things Text: 1 John 3:21-22 Introduction: We Forgot to Bait the Hooks I have a friend who took his little six-year-old boy fishing with him one day. They put out the line and then went up to the cabin. After an hour, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:21-22

Denomination: Baptist

Do Justice! Series

Contributed by Rev Dr Randall M Deal Sr on Jul 1, 2011

BIG IDEA: DO what God says is right and DEFEND those being wronged!

Outline, Devotional, Audio & Video available at http://bit.ly/m5nFsb. Micah 6:1-7 God wants relationship not ritual! Proverbs 21:3, Amos 5:21-23 Micah 6:8 Deuteronomy 10:12-13, Require: Ask vs. Demand Matthew 23:23 God is just and loves justice! Psalm ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist