Sermons on Zephaniah 4:6:

No Fear

Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 30, 2005

A Christmas devotional about not fearing what will happen.

Luke 1:5-17; 1:26-38; 2:8-15 - No Fear Fear is a common response to threatening or intimidating situations today. Some go to great lengths to beat or run away from their fears. And some brace themselves to be strong - it was no different on that first Christmas. Four times people were told not ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Revolutionary Request, Pt. 2

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Apr 20, 2008

This powerful prayer continues from part one. This prayer is a constant reminder that supernatural blessings bring supernatural territory that requires supernatural power and supernatural protection! This prayer has been an encouragement to my life and t

1. Touch My Power Moments. "That Your hand would be with me.” God’s Hand Upon Us Affects Our: (Acts 4) a. Purpose. Vs. 28 b. Passion. Vs. 29, 30 c. Prayers. Vs. 31 d. Preaching. Vs. 33 Zechariah 4:6 “Not by might, not by power but by My Spirit says the Lord.” Billy Sunday said, “You can ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Stewardship Of Life Series

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 30, 2005

This is the first part of a five part sermon series on Stewardship. This deals with the stewardship of life that God will hold us accountable for.

“THE STEWARDSHIP OF LIFE” Matthew 16:24 1. The INVITATION. (v. 24a) Then Jesus said unto His disciples, If any man come after Me Matthew 7:13-14; 11:28-30; 22:9; Mark 8:34; 16:15-16; Luke 13:24; Proverbs 8:4; Romans 3:24; 10:9-10, 13; Ephesians 2:8-9; Joel 2:32; John 3:36; 6:35, 37, 44, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24

Denomination: Baptist

The Influence Of A Godly Mother

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 31, 2005

Paul extols the virtue of a godly mother and how she is to influence her children for the glory of Christ.

“THE INFLUENCE OF A GODLY MOTHER” 2 TIMOTHY 1:5-6 1. Eunice’s faith was a PURE faith. (v. 5a) When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee Psalm 17:1; John 1:47; 2 Corinthians 6:6; Galatians 5:6; 1 Timothy 1:5; 1 Peter 1:22; Ezekiel 33:31; Romans 12:9; 1 John 3:18; Acts 15:9; ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

4 Things John The Baptist Had That We Need

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Nov 26, 2004

John was described by Jesus as the greatest man ever born of woman. He had certain qualities that we as Christians need to have in our lives.

4 Things John the Baptist Had that We All Need Matthew 11:11; Luke 3:1-19 I. He Was More Interested in Testimonies that Titles (Luke 3:1-2) A. God will always desire a testimony over a title • Moses vs. Pharaoh • Elijah vs. Ahab & Jezebel • Mary Magdalene vs. Herodias B. A Testimony Will Outlast ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Solemn Responsibility Of Christian Witness

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 27, 2014

The person who receives you, dear Christian, receives Jesus - and He says that “the one who receives Me receives the One who sent Me” (Matthew 10:40).

THE SOLEMN RESPONSIBILITY OF CHRISTIAN WITNESS. Matthew 10:40-42. This is the continuation of what I have called the ‘little commission’ - the Missionary Discourse of Jesus (Matthew 9:35-10:42). We turn now from the missionaries to those who receive them. a) The attitudes and actions indicated ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:40-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The War Against Sin

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 14, 2014

'Ye have not yet resisted unto blood, striving against sin' (Hebrews 12:4).

THE WAR AGAINST SIN. Matthew 15:10-20. The scribes and Pharisees brought an accusation to Jesus concerning His disciples (Matthew 15:2). Jesus exposed their hypocrisy with a counter-question (Matthew 15:3), a counter-argument (Matthew 15:4-6), and a counter accusation (Matthew 15:7-9). This ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:10-20, Hebrews 12:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

King Nebuchadnezzar's Second Dream And Conversion

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jun 24, 2009

The dream and conversion of king Nebuchadnezzar

Daniel Chapter 4-‘Nebuchadnezzar’s Second Dream and Conversion’ I. The King’s Proclamation (v.1-4) A. Universal in Scope (v.1) B. Ultimate in Praise (v.2,3) II. The King’s Dream (v.4-18) A. The Circumstances of the Dream (v.4,5) B. The ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:1-37

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Isaiah 7:9 Stand Firm In Your Faith

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 27, 2011

All we can do right now in these tough times and crisis, is to stand firm in our faith. Our system of prosperity is not like of this world, to prosper, we need to give the seed and return our tithes.

Isaiah 7:9 Stand Firm In Your Faith If you do not stand firm in your faith, you will not stand at all I. If you will not stand II. Stand firm in your faith III. You will not stand at all Romans 11:20 Granted. But they were broken off because of unbelief, and you stand by faith. Do not be ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Freedom From The Law. Series

Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Nov 10, 2014

What is the Law and how to be Free from it!

1.) The Reason we are Free from the Law. Vs. 1-3 Vs. 1—The Law has no power over a Dead Man. Vs. 2-3—Illustration of Marriage. Galatians 2:20 “I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me.” (NIV) Key: The contract is binding only ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

We Are The Salt Of The World.

Contributed by Lucy Paynter on Nov 30, 2018

Every analogy Jesus Used to refer to us has a meaning. What does it mean we are the salt? Why salt and not sugar? Today we will learn how to be salt and how to maintain our saltness.

You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot. Matthew 5:13. You are the salt of the earth. You are expected to maintain your saltiness because they are a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Nevertheless

Contributed by Wes Gunther on Mar 13, 2019

Christ prayed in the garden for the cup to pass - NEVERTHELSS - He prayed for God's will and not His own.

Nevertheless Christ in the Garden Luke 22:39-47 (text verse 42) 1. Peter when fishing – Luke 5:4-6 2. Biblical Examples When it will cost me everything – Daniel When no one will listen – Noah When my own family turns on me – Jeremiah When I don’t want to do it – Jonah When I was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:42, Luke 5:5-11

Tradition Versus Truth Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 25, 2020

This is the 31st sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Series: Action [#31] TRADITION VERSUS TRUTH Acts 15:1-11 Introduction: I know none of us ever disagree with one another; but what if we do? There have been many times throughout Bel Aires’ history that we have had to determine the difference between tradition and truth. Please understand that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Relentless God!

Contributed by Larry Vollink on Nov 13, 2020

The Apostle Paul was relentless in his ministry as he wrote to the Corinthians in his description of what he accomplished for the sake of the Lord Jesus Christ. He challenges them and his young preacher comrade, Timothy, to do the same -- to finish strong!

R E L E N T L E S S ! 2 Corinthians 4:6-11; Hosea 11:8-12; James 5:16-18 Introduction - Who is Larry Vollink? …. Retiring after 50 years! - Who is the Apostle Paul? … read his resume ! (2 Cor. 11:21-31) - What do we have in common? Commercials, books, movies, songs, and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:21-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Finding Real Joy Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 29, 2024

This is the 12th Sermon in the Series "Be Genuine". This is the 1st sermon from 2 John.

Series: Be Genuine [#12] FINDING REAL JOY 2 John 1:1-13 Introduction: In a world of pain, misery, corruption, etc…; how does a Christian find joy in their Christian walk? 2 John helps us answer this question. 2 John 1:1-3 This letter, which is addressed to the “chosen lady and her ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:1-13

Denomination: Baptist