Sermons on Abhorred:

Iron Heavens, Brass Earth

Contributed by Babatunmishe Oke on Feb 18, 2018

One of the worst situations a human can experience is what we call iron heavens and brass earth. God is always particular about the consequences of idol worship.

Leviticus 26 26 ‘You shall not make idols for yourselves; neither a carved image nor a sacred pillar shall you rear up for yourselves; nor shall you set up an engraved stone in your land, to bow down to it; for I am the Lord your God. 14 ‘But if you do not obey Me, and do not observe all these ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 26:14-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Serve One Another Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Nov 27, 2020

I am going to share with you some life changing truths about serving one another.

Introduction This past Thursday we celebrated Thanksgiving Day. And I am going to use that day to illustrate how families have their own set of rules and guidelines that govern how they function. In some families, the parents fix the Thanksgiving meal for the children before they fix their own. In ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

When God Seems Silent Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Aug 27, 2025

This sermon on Psalm 10 charts a path for faith that moves from an honest cry of despair over God's apparent silence to a triumphant confidence in His eternal reign as a King who sees, hears, and will ultimately bring justice for the oppressed.

Introduction: The Painful Question That Echoes in the Soul Let me ask you to be honest with yourself for a moment. Have you ever been in that quiet, lonely place-maybe in the dead of night, or in a hospital waiting room, or after hearing a piece of news that shattered your world-and a single, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Forms Of Modern Idolatry

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Aug 23, 2024

What do you define as idolatry? Should you be concerned with the idea of idolatry in modern times?

What do you define as idolatry? Should you be concerned with the idea of idolatry in modern times? If you ask assembly goers about whether idolatry exists in modern times they may say, “Yes”! If you ask them if it is a concern for them they might say, “No, it does not affect me because I do not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:5-11, Exodus 20:3-5, Ephesians 5:5, Matthew 6:24, Colossians 3:5, 1 Samuel 15:23, 1 Peter 4:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love Overcoming Evil.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 29, 2023

Fervent Christian service.

LOVE OVERCOMING EVIL. Romans 12:9-21. I). GENUINE LOVE. Romans 12:9-13. In Greek, the first clause of Romans 12:9 has no verb, so could literally be rendered “love without hypocrisy” or “love unfeigned”. From this, I have taken ‘Genuine Love’ as a title for this section. The second clause ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Back Pockets & Overcoats Series

Contributed by Steaven Snow on Feb 27, 2005

’Said’ vs. Authentic Christianity

Back Pockets and Overcoats (Said vs. Authentic Christianity) TEXT: Romans 14:13 OBJECTS: 1 Back Pocket and 1 Overcoat 4 But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof. Symptoms of Back Pocket “Christians” • Saying One Thing—Doing ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:3

Denomination: Baptist

In Jesus There's Peace

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Mar 18, 2009

When there’s peace to be found nowhere else there is peace to be found in Jesus.

Full Harvest Fellowship Ministries In Jesus There’s Peace John 16 31-33  Jesus answered them, “Do you now believe? 32 The hour is coming, indeed it has come, when you will be scattered, every man to his home, and ...read more

Scripture: John 16:31-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Honor The Word

Contributed by Bala Samson on Sep 3, 2014

The Word of God is not an ordinary hammer that drives nails but one that breaks rocks in pieces!

Honor the Word! 2 Thessalonians 3:1 “Finally, brothers, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may speed ahead and be honored, as happened among you…” The Word of God is mentioned as a double-edged sword, in Jeremiah 23:29 "Is not my word like fire," declares the LORD, "and like ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Widow's Mite

Contributed by Kayode Omotoso on Mar 4, 2015

Irrespective of the quality or quantity, the condition of your heart confers value on your offering before God.

In Luke 21:1-4, Jesus Christ showed us a very significant aspect of acceptable offering. It was in the temple that He witnessed people giving their offerings and among the multitude was a poor widow who offered only two mites. Of these multitude, Jesus Christ adjudged the offering of the poor widow ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Psalm 5 - My Refuge Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Jan 31, 2024

Exposition of Psalm 5

5:1 | Listen to my words, LORD; consider my sighing. • 5:2 | Pay attention to the sound of my cry, my King and my God, for I pray to you. • Hebrew Parallelism (saying the same thing twice) • David desired to have an audience with God. 5:3 | In the morning, LORD, you hear my voice; in the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Refuge In God (Psalm 5)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 6, 2026

Where do we find refuge?

Do we pray for God’s help and wait expectantly? Can we discern enemy tactics and rejoice that God shields us? Let’s look at Psalm 5. Is some prayer a cry for help? Do we pray in the morning? Do we wait expectantly? Listen to my words, Lord, consider my lament. Hear my cry for help, my King and my ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Gravity Of Blasphemy Against God's Word Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 30, 2025

In this sermon, we will explore the biblical perspective on blasphemy against God's Word and examine few examples that illustrate the severity of this sin.

Blasphemy against God's Word is a grave offense that incurs severe consequences. The Bible unequivocally condemns those who revile, mock, or deny the authority of Scripture. In this sermon, we will explore the biblical perspective on blasphemy against God's Word and examine few examples ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:20-21, Matthew 26:57-68

Loving Like Your Father Loves Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 10, 2013

Some people refuse to love their enemies because it shows they have standards, that they respect themselves, that they reject bad behavior. It makes them feel God-like. But Jesus said that being "God-like" means loving our enemies. How do we do that?

OPENING: There once were 2 cats from Kilkenny Each thought there was one cat too many They fought and they spit, They clawed and they bit. Till instead of two cats … there weren't any. APPLY: Hatred is an interesting topic. As Christians, we are taught that hatred is not a good thing. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Enjoying God's Countless Thoughts About You - Psalm 139:17-24 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jul 28, 2025

What does God think about you? Explore Psalm 139's encouraging message of God's intimate, infinite thoughts about you and the surprising call to stand boldly for His honor in a world that rejects Him.

For free audio or video download of this message, visit https://www.treasuringgod.com/sermons-by-scripture or my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@DarrellFerguson. Psalm 139:1 O Lord, you have searched me and you know me. 2 You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:17-24

Why God Hates All Forms Of Idolatry

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Mar 15, 2003

A person seldom considers that his own selfishness can be an idol, as "self" is more important than God. Very few consider that anything, which is more important to a person than obeying God, may be considered an idol.

Why God Hates All Forms of Idolatry A person may not consider that an automobile, house, certain possessions, a hobby, a person, a political party, a cause, a job, a sport, an addiction, lusts, pleasures, or some other thing, can become an idol. A person may not consider that stubbornness is as ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:3-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational