Sermons on Avoidance:

The Bible Doesn't Come With An Eraser

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Feb 18, 2020

This is a short devotional of how we should not add or take away from God's Word.

I titled this devotional (READ TITLE). 2 Timothy 3: 16-17 says, “All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; 17 so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work.” Psalm 33:4 says, “For the word of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Psalm 33:4, Revelation 22:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

Are You The Permissive Parent?

Contributed by Bola Folakemi Praise on Mar 16, 2020

Many things have gone wrong in our society today as a result of “civilisation, modernisation or Westernisation” or whichever name is given to the moral decadence in this new age. Moral values, decency and respect are things of the past; they have long gone into extinction!

PROVERBS 19:18 “Discipline your son, for in that there is hope; do not be a willing party to his death.” (Proverbs 19: 18). The Cambridge dictionary defines discipline as “The training that makes people more willing to obey or more able to control themselves, and there will be punishment if these ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 19:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Holiness Of The Christian Life

Contributed by Raymond Williams on Mar 30, 2020

We must be aware every moment of our lives that we are responsible to the testimony of our lips.

HOLINESS, THE CHRISTIAN’S LIFE STYLE “You must be made new in mind and spirit, and put on the new nature of God’s creating, which shows itself in the just and devout life called for by the truth.” Ephesians 4:23-24 NEB “There was no king in Israel at that time. Everyone did whatever they ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:23-24, Judges 21:25

Denomination: Nazarene

Three Things About Wisdom

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jun 9, 2019

a Daily Devotional on Proverbs 1:20-33. Wisdom is easy to attain, but we don't all want it. We wanna do what we wanna do, even if it's foolish. So we have to develop habits of wisdom so in times of stress we behave wisely.

Proverbs 1 20 Wisdom shouts joyfully in the street, in the plaza she raises her voice 21 at the head of the meeting place she calls, in the opening of the gates of her city she proclaims words, 22 “You simple who love your simplicity and scorners who delight in their scorning and fools hate ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:22-33

Denomination: *other

"the Face Of The Gospel"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Mar 3, 2019

In this text we encounter the law, the prophets, and we encounter the Gospel the good news.

Luke 9:26-36 “The Face of the Gospel” • LeBron James or Michael Jordan, Jerry West is the 'face' of the NBA 1. A person can represent a campaign, an organization, or a sport • Who might be the face of automobiles or the assembly line would be Henry ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Methodist

Where Are The Laborers?

Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 16, 2015

Any Christian project or work of God, needs workers for it to flourish! Are you listening? When was the last time you chauffeured people to your church?

Where are the laborers? Proverbs 14:4”Where there are no oxen, the manger is clean, but abundant crops come by the strength of the ox.” Abundant crops come by the strength of the ox! Did you hear that? If the barns got to be filled with harvested crops, the ox is needed! If the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living In Relationship

Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on Jan 27, 2017

How to live in a marriage relationship

TITLE: Living in Relationship TEXT: 1Peter 3:1-12 INTRO: A marriage counselor was talking to a wife who was having difficulties with her husband. The counselor said, “Maybe your problem is that you’ve been waking up grumpy in the morning.” “No,” she said. “I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Extra Mile

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Feb 17, 2017

The extra mile and turning the other cheek

7A Sun. We are back to Matthew 5, and in verse 41 we hear about going the extra mile. 1). It’s not conflict avoidant because the subjugated person forced to carry the luggage of a Roman solider beyond the customary one mile actually creates a dilemma for the soldier who would worry that he would ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Catholic

The Message Of The Church Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Mar 7, 2011

This sermon examines what the message of the church should consist of.

* The "real" message a church sends determines that church’s reputation - If always bickering and fighting, the message is sent: "We don’t like each other...or you." - If always doing things for self, the message is sent: "It’s all about us, not you." - If never reaching out, the message is sent: ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:11-26

Denomination: Baptist

A Letter Of Encouragement- Don't Believe Everything You Hear Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 11, 2021

This is the 60th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 3rd sermon from 2 Thessalonians.

Series: Action [#60] A LETTER OF ENCOURAGEMENT- DON’T BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU HEAR 2 Thessalonians 2:1-3 Introduction: Several years ago, a Preacher friend of mine told me about a new Church growth method that he had experienced. He pastored a Church in town that was struggling with low ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

A Willingness To Leave

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 22, 2021

Being disciple means we need to leave stuff behind and move forward.

Mark 1:14-20 A willingness to leave 1. Jesus did not begin his ministry by talking only with like-minded Galileans. • Instead, he and his disciples made sacrifices and faced hardships • They did the following work: helping, healing, teaching and preaching. • They were good followers or ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Methodist

The Daniel Fast Series

Contributed by Aneel Aranha on Feb 18, 2021

If we want to know the benefits of fasting, we only need to look at the life of Daniel, a young man who fasted regularly.

Scripture Reading: Matthew 9:14-15 Then John’s disciples came and asked him, “How is it that we and the Pharisees fast often, but your disciples do not fast?”Jesus answered, “How can the guests of the bridegroom mourn while he is with them? The time will come when the bridegroom will be taken from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Peter's Arrest And Church's Prayer Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 1, 2021

The war between the political and spiritual leaders is an age-old issue. It exists time immemorial. Religious leaders are raised by God, whereas political leaders inherit from their forefathers, are elected by their citizens through democracy.

Acts 12:1-17 Political and Spiritual Powers 12:01-05 Peter arrested and Church at Prayer 12:06-10 Peter released by an Angel 12:11-17 Peter Escapes to Unknown place Acts 12:01-05 Peter arrested and Church at prayer The war between the political and spiritual leaders is an age-old issue. It ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-17

Denomination: Methodist

An Outline For Acts 2

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Apr 29, 2021

This outline of Acts 2 comments on four aspects of the Day of Pentecost. The Lord Jesus Christ had promised the disciples in Acts 1 that they would receive power to be His witnesses, and on Pentecost, it happened!

Outline for Acts 2, The Church-Its Foundation and Mission Introduction: The Church began on the Day of Pentecost (Acts 2) after Peter delivered his message about Jesus and the Resurrection. After he finished, 3000 people repented and were baptized—and the story continues to this day. (Note: this ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God's Love Is Constant--Even When It Does Not Feel Good

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 19, 2022

When the Lord showed Himself to Moses on the mountain, He declared Himself to be a God of compassion and loving kindness–in Biblical language–forever.

Tuesday of the 16th Week in Course Recently I heard a homily that really pricked my ears, and almost prompted me to jump up in the pew and object. The preacher said something like “the God of the OT is not One that I worship,” because in the Scriptures we read some pretty nasty stuff. Psalm 137 is ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:6, Matthew 12:46-50, Psalm 85:2-8, Micah 7:14-20

Denomination: Catholic