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Climate Change - Pt. 5 - Kingdom Climate 3 Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 24, 2014

Climate can be a great destabilizing force. It can undermine our finances, our health, and our faith. We need a Climate Change!

Kingdom Climate 3 I. Introduction We confuse climate with weather. They are not the same thing. Climate is in fact defined as "a significant and lasting change in the statistical distribution of weather patterns over periods ranging from decades to millions of years." So this is more than weather! ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Climate Change - Pt. 6 - Kingdom Climate 4 Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 24, 2014

Climate can be a great destabilizing force. It can undermine our finances, our health, and our faith. We need a Climate Change!

Kingdom Climate 4 I. Introduction We confuse climate with weather. They are not the same thing. Climate is in fact defined as "a significant and lasting change in the statistical distribution of weather patterns over periods ranging from decades to millions of years." So this is more than weather! ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Galatians Part 1 – "A Different Gospel” Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 7, 2005

I am amazed at how quick you have become deceived and fallen prey to a deceptive teaching which undermines the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Galatians Part 1 – “A Different Gospel” Thesis: I am amazed at how quick you have become deceived and fallen prey to a deceptive teaching which undermines the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Illustration: Video clip from The Messenger – Joan of Arc from Videos That Teach 2 Page 108: The Movie France is ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thank God For Families Series

Contributed by James Sanders on May 15, 2002

In a time when many threats arise to undermine and destroy the concept of the traditional family, the scripture chimes clearly to defend the fact that the family is an institution created by God.

I. Introduction · I was amazed and amused a couple of weeks ago to learn that President Bush has started a new initiative as a part of his welfare reform: he wants to promote the good qualities of a thing called marriage. · Imagine that! The idea of marriage might even be good for people! As ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1

Denomination: Baptist

Abraham- Faith And Fear Series

Contributed by Craig Cramblet on Aug 21, 2006

Abraham’s "two steps forward, one step back" life story is just like ours. How does fear undermine our faith?

Abraham: Faith and Fear Genesis 12 “It is only the fear of God that can free us from the fear of man.” -John Witherspoon ***IF you were to WRITE A BOOK about your life...and you gave EQUAL TIME and EQUAL WEIGHT to every person and every event in your life...it would be IMPOSSIBLE to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Heart Of A Father - A Man After God's Own Heart Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 11, 2005

There were 3 things missing in this tragic story that undermined David’s family and nearly destroyed his kingdom. Do you know what they are?

OPEN: A married couple had a boy that was difficult to raise. He caused all types of trouble in school, in the neighborhood and at home. One year, the couple went on a trip to Europe while the boy stayed with relatives back home. As they went from one country to another they would send back ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 13:1-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Kindness

Contributed by Richard Tow on Aug 22, 2021

The message encourages Christians to cooperate with the Holy Spirit in the development of kindness in their character. Evidence of biblical kindness in our lives is explored as well as Issues that undermine kindness.

Today’s message is very simply entitled “Kindness.” Are you a kind person? The Pharisees of Jesus day were very religious, but they were not kind. Their attitude toward other people was condescending, arrogant, and condemning. This attitude came out in John 7. Jesus was at the temple teaching ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:9, Hebrews 4:15, Ephesians 4:30-32, Galatians 1:10, Luke 6:33-36, James 1:27, Matthew 12:1-8, Proverbs 31:26, James 2:1-17, Colossians 4:6, John 8:1-11, Matthew 14:14, Galatians 5:22, Luke 10:25-37  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Are You In Support Or Insubordinate

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 31, 2021

No pastor should abuse his authority, but neither should any member needlessly undermine the ministry by resisting his leadership when there is no sin or heresy involved.

Scripture Reading: Hebrews 13:7,17 DISCLAIMER: This sermon in no wise condones abuse of authority or indicate that pastors are infallible. However, a man known to be of good character correctly interpreting the Word should be given due consideration when he seeks to lead the congregation in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:7, Hebrews 13:17

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Erosion, Guard The Foundations

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 27, 2015

What an exciting day to be alive. Opportunities around us abound. The darker the night the greater the light. Beware of the undermining of the truth and our faith. Watchman what of the night?

SPIRITUAL EROSION By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is an exciting day to be alive. We have great opportunities to LET OUR LIGHT SO SHINE... ARISE, MY LOVE --- JESUS HAS HIS WHITE HORSE SADDLED.... INTRODUCTION: SPIRITUAL EROSION WILL UNDERMIND THE TRUTH AND THE ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 33:6-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Devil's Deception Of Ungodly Marriage Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 3, 2024

I must confront a reality that even the devil will attempt to deceive us by sending someone to marry us, promising a counterfeit unity that undermines God's design.

In Genesis 2:24, God ordained marriage as a sacred union between a man and woman, but the devil seeks to distort this divine institution. In 2 Corinthians 6:14-16, Paul warns us, "Do not be yoked together with unbelievers...what fellowship can light have with darkness?" Let us be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-3, Genesis 2:24

Gratitude's Nemesis: The Grumble Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores how grumbling and complaining can undermine God's grace and poison the heart, using examples from the Bible and popular culture to illustrate the importance of focusing on gratitude and grace.

There is a movie series from the 1990s that is about two men. I am going to give you a few descriptive words, and I want to see if you can name these movies: complaining, negativity, intolerance, uncompromising, griping, fussing, grumpiness. What movie series has characters known for these ...read more

Topics: Gratitude, Complaining, Grace Of God

Sermon Series: Gratitude

The Wonder Of Jesus Accepting Us Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 10, 2013

It’s become fashionable for churches to "target" a specific audience in their messages and ministry. But is that really such a good idea? Is it possible that in targeting specific groups we might be undermining our real ministry?

OPEN: In my files I ran across these nuggets of wisdom from little children: Patrick, age 10 - "Never trust a dog to watch your food." Hannah, age 9 - "When your dad is mad and asks you, ’Do I look stupid?’ don’t answer." Taylia, age 11 - "When your mom is mad at your dad, don’t let her brush ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be Still And Know That He Is God Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 3, 2019

Fear can destroy us. It makes us weak and undermines our faith. One of the most repeated commands in Scripture is "Do Not Fear." But how do I do that?

OPEN: Years ago, a mother of 8 children from Darlington, Maryland came home from shopping to find that the house was quieter than usual. As we all know, when children are quiet, that can be a BAD sign. Well, she looked into the middle of the living room and saw 5 of her children sitting around in a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Are A Terrorist Target

Contributed by W F on Nov 4, 2007

Humanity has some very real enemies and these enemies often use stealth to intimidate us and to undermine our lives. If we can identify them we will better be able to deal with our enemies.

INTRODUCTION Disguise and camouflage are important tactics in warfare. General Peter Cosgrove is the recently retired Chief of the Australian Defence Force. In his autobiography he tells about his first tour of duty as a young lieutenant in Vietnam. His first posting was at a base near the village ...read more

Scripture: James 4:4-10

Denomination: *other

Bad Reception - Unanswered Prayer #2 Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 28, 2008

"Wrong doing" (sin) can block our prayers... but so can "wrong thinking". What kinds of attitudes could undermine our prayer time and create "bad reception" between us and God?

OPEN: Charlie Brown. Lucy. Schroeder. Snoopy. Where do we know those characters from? (The cartoon series: Peanuts) And who was the artist who created “Peanuts”? (Charles Shultz) Charles Shultz was something of a theologian. He tried to communicate his view of God through his cartoons. And he ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 28:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ