Sermons on Abhorred:

Who Wants To Be A Winner? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 2, 2005

Do you have a spiritually winning mentality? Are you a winner, or a loser?

Who Wants to Be A Winner? Philippians 3:12-14 1. Filling Pews at any Cost According to the Charlotte N.C. Monitor, "Churches are trying a variety of tactics, including cash prizes, to fill the pews. Pastor Rod Loy held a "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" game at First Assembly of God in North ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Dangers Of Wireless Messages (The Uncontrolled Tongue)

Contributed by Lanny Freeman on Dec 15, 2005

Controlling the tongue - What is acceptable, and what is not. How are we to react?

Opening Illustration – Demonstrate the types of “wireless” technology available today. (with each item, conclude with “no restraints . . . unless the battery dies – no signal – etc) The conclusion of the illustration: Wireless has no restraint – However, the battery never dies with the tongue, and ...read more

Scripture: James 3:2-10

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Along With Weak And Strong Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jun 12, 2005

Are opinions dividing the fellowship? God has a few words to say about that. Actually, most of what God says in the New Testament is about how we come together in Christ to work and worship and call others.

This is the third week since we have entered the practical part of the Roman letter beginning in chapter 12. The heart of that chapter told us: 9 Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil; cling to what is good. 10 Be devoted to one another in brotherly love; give preference to one ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christian Tolerance—part 1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 5, 2002

Jesus reprimanded the Thyatiran church for tolerating worldly prophetic influences in their church. The Christian church should never tolerate contrary/opposing prophetic influences. What does Christian tolerance tolerate? Part 1 of a 2-part sermon.

CHRISTIAN TOLERANCE—Revelation 2:18-29 The world tells us to be more tolerant...of this, that & the other. Jesus reprimanded the Thyatiran church for tolerating worldly prophetic influences in their church. The Christian church should never tolerate contrary/opposing prophetic influences. What ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Baptist

Neither Do I Condemn You

Contributed by Kukzin Lee on Apr 15, 2005

Jesus did not condemn a woman caught in adultery, for himself to be condemned by God.

The teachers of the law and the Pharisees brought in a woman caught in adultery to Jesus, in order to have a basis for accusing him. They asked him, "Teacher, this woman was caught in adultery. In the Law Moses commanded us to stone such women. Now what do you say?" Why did they bring this to ...read more

Scripture: John 8:2-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

He Could Have Come Down, But He Didn't , Ain't You Glad?!

Contributed by La Juana Morris on Aug 21, 2002

Grace & Mercy

There is a song that was written based upon this scripture, the song writer penned, When Jesus hung on Calvary. People came from miles to see. They said if you be the Christ, then come down and save your life. But on this Good Friday I stand before you to say, well we know he could have, but ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-43

Denomination: Methodist

"The Shepherd-Prophet" (Amos) Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 10, 2002

Amos was a compassionate shepherd who cared enough to confront.

"The Shepherd-Prophet" (Amos) Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Before I tell you about Amos the prophet, let me tell you about the people he was sent to. The time was around 760 years before the birth of Christ, around the time of the founding of Rome, ...read more

Denomination: Congregational

How To Make Worship A Theme In Your Preaching

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 14, 2001

How to Make Worship a Theme in Your Preaching - 2 Thes 2:4

HOW TO MAKE PROPER WORSHIP A THEME IN YOUR PREACHING A. Pray with your elders before the service that in every way the service would bring glory to Jesus Christ. PRAYER CHANGES THINGS B. Instruct the song leader in the art of worshipful choruses and hymns. C. Give center stage to the worship, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:4-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Life Is What Takes Place While You're Waiting For Something Else To Happen

Contributed by Wayne Searls on Jan 12, 2009

PROPOSITION: To motivate the hearer to seek to find God’s continuing will and plan for his/her life.

John 4:34-38 (NKJV) Jesus said to them My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me, and to finish His work. 35. Do you not say, ‘There are still four months and then comes the harvest’? Behold, I say to you, lift up your eyes and look at the fields, for they are already white for harvest! 36. And ...read more

Scripture: John 4:34

Denomination: Nazarene

What's Wrong With Halloween?

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Oct 14, 2007

Christian view of Halloween ...

What’s wrong with Halloween? (Eph 5:11-17 & Deut 18:9-12) Introduction Right up front - this message comes from a friend of mine, Pastor Jimmy Dillon, and is used with his permission. I first heard this message about 7 years ago and really felt that it is important enough to share it ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:11-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

#2are You Leaving More Than A Tombstone? Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 17, 2006

Part #2 We need to know the beauty of God’s blessings. God is a rewarder. God wants to bless His people!

ARE WE LEAVING MORE THAN A TOMBSTONE?... What about the dash? GOD WANTS TO BLESS YOU! HE IS A REWARDER --- BE BLESSED!BLESSED By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is part two of a two part series. VI. GOD GAVE AN ORDER FROM HEADQUATERS TO BLESS GOD’S PEOPLE! WE MUST VERBALLY ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The God Who Gave Them Up...

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Jul 11, 2007

God’s Word speaks not only of the love of God, but also of “the wrath of God” (Rom. 1:18). In Romans 11:22, we also read: “Behold then the goodness and severity of God…”

“For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hinder the truth in unrighteousness; because that which is known of God is manifest in them; for God manifested it unto them. For the invisible things of him since the creation of the world are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-28

Denomination: Baptist

What Ever Happened To Sin? Series

Contributed by Frederic Whittier on May 16, 2007

Sermon #2 Using Steve Deneff’s book "Whatever Became of Holiness" as a guide, we look at sin is, and how to truly repent.

What Ever Happened to Sin? G.K. Chesterson once said the doctrine of original sin was the one belief that empirically validated by 3500 years of human history. But the doctrine of sin has fallen on hard times lately. Not because we have bettered ourselves, nor even because we have denied it, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23

Denomination: Nazarene

Judging

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 24, 2006

what does it mean to judge

"Judging" Matthew 7:1-6 6/22/97 Intro: It’s been said that the only exercise some people get is jumping to conclusions, running down other people, sidestepping responsibility, dodging the question, passing the blame, pushing their luck, and wrestling with their conscience. As we go on in Matthew, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cleaning House In God's House

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 24, 2006

conflict in the church

“Cleaning House In God’s House” Matthew 21:1-17 1/18/98 Intro: Last week we looked at the Parable of the Workers. We saw the difference between equality and fairness. How has it been goig this week? I trust you have been able to rejoice as you have heard of God’s blessing on others’ lives. So ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational