Sermons on Abject Moral Depravity:

The Power Of The Tongue Series

Contributed by Tim George on Jul 13, 2001

James reminds us that our words can be the most powerful force known to man. Words can set the course of individuals and nations. Consider what God has to say to us about the way we speak.

“For we all stumble in many things. If anyone does not stumble in word, he is a perfect man, able also to bridle the whole body. Indeed, we put bits in horses’ mouths that they may obey us, and we turn their whole body. Look also at ships: although they are so large and are driven by fierce winds, ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Identity Alive In Christ

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jan 31, 2009

Paul has just finished his fit of praise for God’s wonderful heavenly blessings. We find that our identity is sealed in Christ. We also find that we are rich and God His power to work in us. In Chapter two we find the solution to mans situation -- sin.

Intro: I logged onto the internet on my wife’s computer Friday to find the threes company star Suzanne Somers was on the Oprah Winfrey show. She was talking to Oprah and her audience about how hormone replacement therapy had helped here defeat the monster of menopause. If I remember correctly ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Fatal Attraction Series

Contributed by Kelly Dufour on Aug 4, 2011

Lessons we learn from the story of David and Bathsheba. 2 Samuel 11.

There’s an old saying that goes: Sin will take you farther than you want to go, keep you longer than you want to stay, and cost you more than you'll ever want to pay! Read: 2 Samuel 11:1-5 David neglected his duty (vs. 1). A compromise of duty leads to a moment of vulnerability. We all ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How Did Romans Get Into Isaiah? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 2, 2014

God makes the case that we are sinners, lost, and helpless; we need a redeemer who will first intervene and then empower us by his Spirit.

How Did Romans Get Into Isaiah? (Isaiah 59:1-21) 1. I have told some old jokes before, but never this old. 2. Archaeologists discovered a 3rd century Roman joke book (in Greek) 2009. 3. Seriously, here is one of the jokes. “…about a barber, a professor and a bald man who go one a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:1-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

From Grace To Grass

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Jun 11, 2021

How to degrade yourself

1. Be your own master! Own yourself! Whoever came up with that word accountability? Everyone and everything should account to you but you don’t report to anyone after all, what they know. Think of the possibilities. Just meditate deeply, or if that’s too much work see a shrink or some eastern new ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:24-29

Walking As Children Of Light

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Aug 6, 2021

In this world of sin and darkness, the believers have been called out of darkness to live a life reflecting the work of grace, and to shine forth as light in the midst of the dark world.

WALKING AS CHILDREN OF LIGHT Study Text: Ephesians 5: 8 - 14 Introduction: - The theme of light and darkness is prominent throughout the Bible. Darkness symbolizes Satan’s evil domain and the sinful deeds of those who do not obey God. - It also represents the spiritual ignorance of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

No Excuse On The Judgement Day Series

Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Dec 22, 2021

God is going to use the same standard of the knowledge of Him we possess to judge us.

SPIRITUAL GROWTH ENHANCERS Reference NO: 007 Romans 2:12, NLT: "When the Gentiles sin, they will be destroyed, even though they never had God's written law. And the Jews, who do have God's law, will be judged by that law when they fail to obey it." NO EXCUSE ON THE JUDGMENT ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:12, Galatians 3:23-24

Denomination: Charismatic

Destroying Heshbon (Deuteronomy 2)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 18, 2024

Does we hate wickedness as much as God? Is God merciful to those who are trying to obey Him? Let's look at Deuteronomy 2.

Was Israel merciful to many neighboring nations? Did God destroy perverse nations? Does God still curse aberrant nations? Let’s look at Deuteronomy 2. What were the Israelites to do as they passed through the land of their relatives, Esau? Then we turned around and headed back across the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus’ Word To Those At The Top And The Bottom

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 15, 2014

This passage is a "sandwich," which leads to some significant parallels and contrasts.

THE KEY TO UNDERSTANDING THIS PASSAGE: This story is a sandwich. - What does that mean? This is one of the multiple places in the Bible where a story is begun, then interrupted by another story, and then the first story is revisited and concluded. When that happens, there is always a great ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:18-26

Denomination: Baptist

Godliness With Contentment Is Great Gain Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 20, 2014

An examination of the deceitfulness of wealth. Paul warns against succumbing to the pursuit of money.

“But godliness with contentment is great gain, for we brought nothing into the world, and we cannot take anything out of the world. But if we have food and clothing, with these we will be content. But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation, into a snare, into many senseless and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

Deceptive Gold Works Its Penalty – God Is Not Mocked Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 24, 2022

Sin has consequences. It always returns to hurt the sinner. A farmer set out to deceive with gold and over time, became a mental case. We must stand on the ONE solid foundation and contend earnestly for the faith that is under attack. We have a common salvation we must defend vigorously.

DECEPTIVE GOLD WORKS ITS PENALTY – GOD IS NOT MOCKED In 1960 Arnold Long, a missionary to the people of the Australian outback, wrote “The Bushman’s Guide. It contains stories of the outback and of people and was used in outreach. I did meet Arnold once. He was a remarkable man. This is one ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:13, 1 Timothy 1:9-11, 1 Timothy 1:10, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, Jude 1:3, 2 Timothy 2:15, Philippians 2:27, Exodus 17:8-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Psalm 1 – This Way And That Way – Which Way Are You On? Part 1 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 5, 2022

Psalm 1 is a most delightful Psalm absolutely full of teaching and instruction. We take apart this Psalm to see what God would say to us about The Two Ways, and what our lives must do, and be. This is PART 1.

PSALM 1 – THIS WAY AND THAT WAY – WHICH WAY ARE YOU ON? PART 1 PSALM 1 – THE TWO WAYS This glorious psalm sets the division for all the psalms that follow. In the bible there are only two ways defined. The right and the wrong. God’s way and the devil’s way. Trust and disobedience. Good ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6, Psalm 119:10-11, 2 Peter 3:3-4, Matthew 24:37-39, Revelation 6:16, Proverbs 14:12, Genesis 13:8-11, Genesis 13:11, Psalm 1:2, Jeremiah 21:8, Psalm 112:1, Psalm 37:4, Philippians 3:10, Psalm 40:8, Psalm 94:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Purity Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 22, 2011

1- Purity - Work at your faith 2- Purity - Don’t complain 3- Purity - Hold out the Word

INTRO.- ILL.- As a father came home from his work he saw his little girl who had been playing in the mud. He said to her, “My, you’re pretty dirty.” She replied, “Yes, I know daddy, but I’m prettier clean.” Yes and aren’t we all prettier when we’re clean? Our text speaks of us as being ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Parable Of The Lost Sons Luke 15:11-32

Contributed by Damon S Adams on Mar 16, 2016

This message is a exposition of the Parable of the Prodigal. The message demonstrates how rich the parable is and how the Middle Eastern context adds to our understanding of the meaning and application of the three main characters of the parable.

The Parable of the Lost Sons Luke 15: 11-32 Introduction – Going to Cyprus for an extended stay of 3 months when I was 3yrs old back in 1963, I experienced village life that plunged me into a context that in some ways probably resembled something of the village setting of the parable of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fake News Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 18, 2021

When false teachers whisper sweet words into the ears of immature Christians, the body of Christ begins to break apart and lose what makes it distinctive—that is, the faith in the unique person and work of Jesus Christ.

Fake News Jeffery Anselmi / General Grow In Grace / Grace / 2 Peter 2:1–10 When false teachers whisper sweet words into the ears of immature Christians, the body of Christ begins to break apart and lose what makes it distinctive—that is, the faith in the unique person and work of Jesus Christ. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ