Sermons on Avoiding Trouble:

How Not To Be A Juvenile Delinquent Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 2, 2021

Many atheistic professors are charming, witty and intelligent, and they influence many students to follow the path of unbelief. Atheism would never attract them, but the atheist can and does.

A father and his son were riding in a trolley car and the father decided to have fun with his boy. He lifted his cap off his head and pretended to throw it out of the window. The boy started to cry, but the father solved the problem by snapping his fingers and producing the cap before the boy. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:10-11

A Song To Remember

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 6, 2013

Remembering God’s goodness puts a song in your heart. What is the purpose of Christian song writing today? Where have we failed in it and how can we retract from it and set our hearts on songs that worship and please God alone. Consider what God might wan

Opening illustration: I was delighted when I received a free gift in the mail - a CD of Scripture set to music. After listening to it several times, some of the melodies took root in my mind. Before long, I could sing the words to a couple of verses in the book of Psalms without the help of the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:16-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

“diotrephes & Demetrius – A Cantankerous & A Consistent Christian” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 26, 2012

John contrasts a God centered Christian with a self centered Christian.

In the book of Third John, we read a tale of three Christians - Gaius, who John commended; Diotrephes, who John saw as cantankerous; and Demetrius, who John cited as being consistent in His walk with Christ. Last time we considered what John has to say about Gaius - a commendable Christian. Now ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Fighting To Win Series

Contributed by Jeremias Fababier on Sep 3, 2008

Many Christians fight just to fight but they are not fighting to win.

TOPIC: FIGHT TO WIN Text: I Samuel 17:50 “So David triumphed over the Philistine with a sling and a stone; without a sword in his hand he struck down the Philistine and killed him.” Introduction: How did David won over Goliath? The normal answer to this question is, “Using his sling and stones ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:50

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Ripple Effect Of Strive

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 28, 2024

United we stand, divided we fall is very true. God's enemies hide in the dark corners of strife. God uses unity and harmony to come together in harmony and peace.

THE RIPPLE EFFECT OF STRIFE: THE MATCH OF STRIFE. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) (Two part) DISCUSS RIPPLE EFFECT: continuing and spreading results of an action. What is the power of one match? Larry Carter and I were discussing the difference ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:15, Proverbs 30:33, Matthew 12:25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

We Love The Easy. The Path Of Least Resistance?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 30, 2025

Have we developed an attitude of looking for games, entertainment and the easy? The path of least resistance can hide many dangers. Life is not who has the biggest, best toys. Life is not a game.

WE LOVE EASY? THE PATH OF LEAST RESISTANCE By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) Is it easier to lose your temper than stay calm? Is it easier to communicate with people on the computer than it is to communicate with your family? Is it easier to watch ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:3-4, Galatians 6:4-7, Mark 8:36

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Progress Is Facilitated With God Directed Delegation Of Responsibilities 

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Have you ever wondered why some organizations seem to languish in mediocrity? In the early days of the church, the apostles learned how to delegate responsibilities so they were not sidetracked from their major ministries.

1. Have you ever wondered why some organizations seem to languish in mediocrity? Quote; Poor delegation leads to jealousy, mistrust and ineffectiveness. Example: In the early days of the church, the apostles learned how to delegate responsibilities so they were not sidetracked from their major ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Part 10 - Matthew 8:18-34 - When Jesus Skips Out On Church, You Know Someth Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Mar 3, 2010

It's interesting to me that Jesus called His disciples to leave the crowd and His disciples and they experience some spiritual warfare as they cross to the other side of the lake. Why would Jesus miss this opportunity, when He had a crowd gathered?

Part 10 - Matthew 8:18-34 - WHEN JESUS SKIPS OUT ON CHURCH, YOU KNOW SOMETHING IS WRONG! I remember as a young student Pastor being invited to a Church for afternoon tea. They said they wanted to pray for me. What I didn't realise is that they wanted to pray for me to be their Pastor. At the end ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:18-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A New Home

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Jun 9, 2021

We all love to go home. Whether at the end of a long day or from far away, Home is always calling us. What "Home" are we seeking?

Going Home 2021 Summer Series / Heaven; Eternity / 2 Corinthians 4:13–5:1   • [IMAGE] Picture of my parent’s house. No longer. • Places we think of as “Home.” • A powerful word that evokes an avalanche of images and feelings. • At its foundation, home means security, peace, love, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:13-15, 2 Corinthians 5:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Great News About The Gospel Of Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 30, 2018

The gospel of Jesus Christ: 1. is based on God's grace (vs. 11-19). 2. liberates us from Old Testament law (vs. 19-29). 3. calls us to live by love (vs. 28-29). 4. leads us to serve our Savior (vs. 22-31).

Great News about the Gospel of Jesus Christ The Book of Acts - Part 50 Acts 15:11-31 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - July 27, 2014 INTRODUCTION: *I have heard a lot of great news in my life. "Yes, I'll marry you!" "I'm pregnant!" (I got to hear that one 3 times!) "You're going to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:11-31

Denomination: Baptist

Double Jeopardy (Reject 3) Series

Contributed by Pb Stetser on May 7, 2002

The third of a 3 part series "What Can I Learn From A Reject?"

As is the case with all my messages, I am glad to provide my Power Point slides so you can use them as a help for your own. The Salvation Army Herkimer, NY Luke 17:11-19 As Jesus continued on toward Jerusalem, he reached the border between Galilee and Samaria. 12 As he entered a village there, ten ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Holiness

The School Of Life

Contributed by Tom Walker on Oct 18, 2000

2 Timothy 3:14 says, “But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them.

2 Timothy 3:14 says, “But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them.” When we think of “learning”, many times we associate it with education or school. To learn is to acquire knowledge of or skill in by study, instruction, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14

Don't Get Sidetracked

Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Aug 30, 2008

LIFE WILL THROW MANY CHALLENGES OUR WAY, BUT THE TASK AT HAND IS TO NOT GET SIDETRACKED. JESUS WAS CONFRONTED BY A GROUP OF PHARISEES TRYING TO DERAIL HIM OF HIS PURPOSE, BUT HE EXEMPLIFIES HOW TO PRESS FORWARD.

DON’T GET SIDETRACKED MATTHEW 12:1-13 FEW WEEKS – LESSONS OF PERSEVERANCE OLYMPICS – MICHAEL PHELPHS SHAWN JOHNSON REBECCA SONI (HEART SURGERY) DNC – SENATOR BARACK OBAMA . . . RNC – SENATOR JOHN MCCAIN/GOV. SARAH PALIN (PAY-LIN) . . . LONG BEFORE THERE WAS A SEASONED JOHN MCCAIN LONG ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:1-13, Matthew 12:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Joy Of Being In God's Embrace SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 7, 2023

Have you ever pondered the wonders that unfold in God's presence? David provides a vivid illustration of this concept.

Have you ever wondered what happens in God’s presence? David gives a clear picture of that very idea. In Psalm 16, he describes eleven benefits that come from spending time in God’s presence. Let’s explore these benefits together. When we take refuge in God, He places a hedge of protection around ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:1-11

Topics: Prayer, Adoration

Empowered By The Joy Of Life Within Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Feb 8, 2012

Connecting with life eternal brings more meaning into our present moment.

1 Empowered by the Joy of Life Within Series: A Journey with Jesus (through the Gospel of John) Brad Bailey – March 13, 2011 INTRO One of the things that stands out about the nature of children… is that the immediate moment is everything. It is hard to get past the moment… after ...read more

Scripture: John 16:20-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational