Sermons on Abide Without Offense:

Out Of This World

Contributed by David Roth on Sep 19, 2015

Easter 7 (b) Christ has brought us out of the way of the world and into His kingdom. We are reassured that the Lord is protecting us from every evil, even though it rages around us, and even comes against us.

John 17:11-19 J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “Out of this world” It seemed like any other night. They were settled into their seats, and on their way. One was the dean of ...read more

Scripture: John 17:11-19, Psalm 91:1-4

Denomination: Lutheran

Ii. The Prayer To God (Vs.4-6) Series

Contributed by David Darst on Jun 4, 2020

Again we see the biblical model that: Praise Proceeds Prayer -- we see this in the Model Prayer: (Mat 6:9 NKJV) "In this manner, therefore, pray: Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name.

II. The Prayer to God (vs.4-6) Again we see the biblical model that: Praise Proceeds Prayer -- we see this in the Model Prayer: (Mat 6:9 NKJV) "In this manner, therefore, pray: Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. A. God Hears (4a; 6a) This seems to be one of the most important ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9, Psalm 34:4-6, Luke 11:9-10, Psalm 56:8-9, Romans 8:26, 1 John 5:14-15, Job 5:19, Hebrews 12:2, Romans 10:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Does It Pay To Pray?

Contributed by Tony Cansler on May 1, 2001

A Message to Christians

Does it Pay to Pray? Luke 18:1 “And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;” What is Prayer? A Talk with God – Gen 3:10 Prayer is a Commandment · Eph 6:18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1

Denomination: Baptist

Mislead & Misguided

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on May 13, 2001

A SERMON GIVEN TO ENLIGHTEN THOSE LIVING THE LAW BY SELF - WILL AND NOT WITH THE GRACE AND MERCY OF GOD.

MISLEAD & MISGUIDED INTRODUCTION WE ARE TO VENTURING OFF INTO A GOD GIVEN MESSAGE COMING FORTH FROM THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO MATTHEW. OUR MAIN THOUGHT IS PERTANENT TO THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT, WHEREAS JESUS INTRODUCED GOD’S NEW LAWS AND GOD’S NEW STANDARDS FOR GOD’S PEOPLE, IN ADDITION TO THIS HE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Great Humility Proceeds Great Faith

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 7, 2001

Great humility is a pre-requisite before we can expect to see great blessings from God.

Matt. 15:21-28 Great humility is a pre-requisite before we can expect to see great blessings from God. Illustration:Hudson Taylor was scheduled to speak at a Large Presbyterian church in Melbourne, Australia. The moderator of the service introduced the missionary in eloquent and glowing terms. He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon On Seeking Truth & Wisdom

Contributed by William Meakin on Dec 17, 2025

Seeking truth and wisdom usually culminates in a more meaningful, authentic, and purposeful life,

Seeking truth and wisdom usually culminates in a more meaningful, authentic, and purposeful life, resulting in better decisions, inner peace, personal growth, and the ability to navigate complexities with clarity, integrity, and empathy. Thomas Gray, an English poet in his poem: “Ode on a Distant ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:2-6, James 1:5, Colossians 2:2-3, 1 Corinthians 1:30

The Unseen, Unknown Gives Birth To Fear.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 7, 2023

We don't know what we don't know! The unseen and unknown can give birth to fear or faith. You decide. Fear breeds fear.

THE UNSEEN: THE UNKNOWN GIVES BIRTH TO FEAR OR TO FAITH… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) CONSEQUENCES OF UNSEEN CHOICES… WE DON’T ALWAYS CONSIDER THE UNSEEN OR UNKNOWN COST OF CHOICES. When I taught school in Virginia there was a monthly magazine ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:37, Proverbs 9:10, 1 John 4:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"One Thing I Desire”: The Single-Minded Disciple In A Distracted World Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 6, 2026

The great battle of discipleship in the 21st century is not persecution — it is distraction. “One thing I desire…” May it become the defining cry of our discipleship.

“One Thing I Desire”: The Single-Minded Disciple in a Distracted World — Psalm 27:4 (NLT) Introduction: The Tyranny of Too Many Things We live in an age of endless options and constant noise. Notifications never stop. News cycles never rest. Opinions shout. Screens glow. Souls starve. The great ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:4, Psalm 84:1-2, 2 Corinthians 3:18, John 1:14, John 14:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who Are You Sailing With?

Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 21, 2023

It is very important you have a good spiritual mentor who is able to give you good advice regarding your life and you need to have a teachable spirit to listen to them.

Who are you sailing with? Acts 27:23 "For this very night an angel of the God to whom I belong and whom I serve stood before me,24 saying, 'Do not be afraid, Paul; you must stand before Caesar; and behold, God has granted you all those who are sailing with you.' 25 "Therefore, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who’s Knocking At Your Door?

Contributed by Kenneth R. Jenkins on Oct 13, 2021

Jesus is the door to life....

I would like to and try and preach this message by the help of the Holy Ghost to this subject in your hearing. But it’s a question that is not phycological or philosophical by any means but it’s more spiritual than anything and it carries a lot of weight. And that question is “Who’s Knocking at ...read more

Scripture: John 10:7-9, John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

What Makes You A Child Of God?

Contributed by Millie Pisano on May 4, 2004

It amazed me how God used my child to teach me, a grown up! This occurred about 5yrs ago and it has been imprinted on my memory ever since. The title of the story was called “I Am a Child of God” But I decided to title this message: “What Makes You

"I AM A CHILD OF GOD" By Millie Pisano and I don’t have to walk alone.............. Trying to get your child to go to bed and stay there can be a real test of patience. Normally the "battle of the bed" is like the opening of WCW wrestling-"Let’s Get Ready to Rumble!" Sometimes I enjoy the playing ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:9, 1 John 2:3-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Genuine Vine

Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Feb 16, 2005

Comparison of our Christian Life to the vine..

A GENUINE VINE JOHN CHAP. 15 – 1-17 I’m gonna talk to you tonight about comparing our spiritual lives, to the Vine and its Branches As Jesus did in chapter 15 of the book of John… If you think about it, that’s what GOD does with our lives, IF we turn our lives over to him and Allow him ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Dangers Of Spiritual Blindness

Contributed by John Gerald on Feb 19, 2005

Spiritual blindness can be cured by Jesus Christ

The DANGERS of SPIRITUAL BLINDNESS Rev. John W. Gerald I. BLINDNESS OF HEART Eph. 4:18 Having the understanding darkened, being alienated from the life of God through the ignorance that is in them, because of the blindness of their heart: This is where spiritual blindness starts. It is ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

The Spies Visit Rahab Series

Contributed by James Mayo on Apr 10, 2006

By displaying the power of God and the strength of Rahab, I intend to convince the congregation to dedicate their lives more fully to God.

Marching on: New Beginnings in Joshua Sermon 1: Joshua 2:1-14 Purpose of this sermon: By displaying the power of God and the strength of Rahab, I intend to convince the congregation to dedicate their lives more fully to God. I. The duty of the spies (1-3) A. Get into the city secretly (Verse ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Answered Prayer – Guaranteed!

Contributed by Colin Coombs on May 20, 2006

A promise, based on the Word of God, that prayer will be answered - if we fulfill the conditions!

ANSWERED PRAYER – GUARANTEED! It is a sad fact that apparently there are many people who do not have their prayers answered. It seems that the main reason is that people like to claim the promise of answered prayer without realising that there are conditions to be met! If we want to see answers ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible