Sermons on Abused:

Waiting On What Has Been Promised

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Sep 29, 2008

Shows the frustrations that fester from Broken, Dead and Spilled Over Promises.

Waiting On What Has Been Promised Genesis 38: 7-15 Scripture tells us that Onan was a charge to go in unto Tamar (Sister In Law)that the blood line of Judah would be carried on. Onan took it upon himself to spill over the seed and did not impregnate Tamar. God ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 38:7-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Fathers' Day Message

Contributed by Clarence Clough on Dec 22, 2008

Dads everywhere should demonstrate Godly love and concern for their children.

FATHERS’ DAY MESSAGE FROM EPH. THREE & PS. 103 Introduction: Dads come in various sizes, shapes, and colors. Dads speak the different languages of the world; however, almost all speak the universal language of love. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:13

Denomination: Church Of God

Voting

Contributed by Gino Cascieri on Oct 23, 2003

This sermon helps a Christian to look at the issues as God looks at them.

Voting Intro: This coming Tuesday, November 5 is Election Day. As a pastor I cannot tell you directly who to vote for but I can show you from the scriptures how you should vote. In fact, it is my duty to do so because I am to preach and teach the whole counsel of God. Government is one of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Hurt Of The Holiday

Contributed by Chris Johnson on Oct 24, 2003

Although Mother’s Day can and should be a joyful celebration, it can for many be a time of great pain.

When we think of holidays like Mother’s Day, we generally think of happy, festive occasions. A day like this produces warm, joyful, and sentimental feelings. But for others there is another aspect to these occasions for some that we don’t often think of: Pain. For many these days can bring ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:34-35

Denomination: Church Of God

What Will It Take?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Feb 4, 2008

Looking at the temptation of Jesus in the wilderness, we can ask ourselves, "what will it take to lead me into temptation?"

What Will It Take? – Mt 4: 1 - 11 Intro: Drew Anderson from Tucson, Arizona wrote of his experience in Readers’ Digest. He was shopping in the mall with his wife when a shapely young woman in a short, form fitting dress walked by. He said as she walked by his eyes followed her. Without looking ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Be A Positive Influence

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 2, 2013

Live among men godly

BE A POSITIVE INFLUENCE Matthew5; 5 ¶ Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. 6 ¶ Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. 7 ¶ Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. 8 ¶ ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5-12

Denomination: Baptist

Religion Can Not Satisfy Nobody Series

Contributed by R. Escoanyelin Ortiz on Nov 10, 2011

to show the emptiness of mere belief without experience

"They hold an apperance of godliness" (2 Timothy 3:5). YOU SEE, WHERE CAN WE FIND TRUE SPIRITUALITY? BELOVED, IT IS NOT ABOUT RELIGION, BUT A SPIRITUAL REALITY THAT CAN BE EXPERIENCED AND ENJOYED. LOOK AT THE SAMARITAN WOMAN, SHE HAD RELIGION, BUT NO HAPPINESS. LOOK AT THE PHARISEES, THEY KNEW THE ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Can Use A Rib

Contributed by Bill Andrews on Aug 17, 2012

Take the extra mile.

In the book of Genesis, starting at Genesis 2 and 22, we become witnesses of an awesome event, which shape the destiny of relationship. Read along with me: “And the rib, which the LORD God had taken from man, made he a woman, and brought her unto the man.”- Genesis 2:22 God had to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cheap Grace

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 25, 2015

Salvation is free for us, but came at a great price for Jesus.

Cheap Grace March 22, 2015 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Salvation is free for us, but came at a great price for Jesus. Focus Passage: Romans 6:1-19 Introduction: God’s Riches At Christ’s Expense GRACE. Have you ever been disappointed ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Being A Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Dec 18, 2015

PROPOSITION: Because Christ is the “Good Shepherd”, you must be a “good” shepherd.

Being a Good Shepherd Ezekiel 34 PROPOSITION: Because Christ is the “Good Shepherd”, you must be a “good” shepherd. I. Reject shepherding that is contrary to God’s Word! v. 1-10 A. Leaders subverted God’s truth (1-3, 17-19)! 1. They were to use their position ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 34:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Honor Your Mother And Father

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Jul 2, 2018

We assume this commandment is only for kids, but this commandment was for the entire community.

The Ten Commandments Honor Your Mother and Father – 5th Commandment July 1, 2018 The bible is a family story. Adam and Eve, Abraham and Sarah, Jacob and his sons, David and his family, etc. Exodus 20:12 NIV "Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the Lord your ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Facing The Challenge Of A Warped Society

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 29, 2023

Paul expected all of his congregations to listen to their minds and order their hearts in the right way. He told the folks at Thessalonika that they had no need for anyone to write them about loving their neighbor.

Saturday of the 21st Week in Course 2023 Ordinarily we tend to associate St. Paul’s teachings on chastity and lust with the letters to the Corinthians. But that’s shortsighted. Remember that even as far back as Plato and Aristotle, the virtuous life was associated with men and women who would ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30, Psalm 98:7-9, 1 Thessalonians 4:9-11

Denomination: Catholic

Triumph Over Enemies

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 21, 2022

Through Esther and Mordecai, God had delivered His people once again.

Through Esther and Mordecai, God had delivered His people once again. God had given Esther a natural beauty, He allowed her to speak with the king, and He provided and opportunity for Mordecai to overhear a terrible plot. In verses 1-16: • Previously, Haman had enticed the king to sign a decree ...read more

Scripture: Esther 9:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Consequences Of Repentance Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 13, 2023

John the Baptist's words about repentance draw a strong conviction from his hearers. They ask for practical instruction on how to move forward. What does John tell them?

THE CONSEQUENCES OF REPENTANCE: It’s striking that John’s answers are very practical. - Luke 3:10-14. - vv. 10, 12, 14 – Requests for practical answers. - The previous passage (and last week’s sermon) focused on the nature of repentance. Now these that were convicted by the message - Now we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

But God...led The People Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on May 26, 2019

Principles of God's leadership in our lives

…But God Led The People – Part 6a Exodus 13:18 Understanding the principles of God’s leading in our lives 1. God occasionally leads us through declaration. ? This is God’s least common method of leading us. ? This is the most easily abused of all the ways God leads us. ? God Speaks to us ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 13:18

Denomination: Baptist