Sermons on Avoiding Worship:

Spiritual Zombies: Running On Empty.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 29, 2023

Do we realize how dangers running on empty can be? Avoid dryness, tiredness, weariness and being empty.

SPIRITUAL ZOMBIES? … RUNNING ON EMPTY. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) Job said: I give up, I am tired of living, leave me alone. My life makes no sense? COME LET US REASON: THERE ARE 4 WORDS THAT HANG AROUND IN A GANG. THEY TRAVEL TOGETHER. *DRY: no ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-9, Deuteronomy 28:23, Ezekiel 37:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sitting On The Fence Of Salvation

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Oct 20, 2024

This sermon explores the dangers of spiritual complacency, urging believers to avoid lukewarm faith and instead strive for genuine commitment to God.

Praise the Lord this morning, cherished family of faith! It's such a joy to stand before you today, not as a stranger, but as a fellow traveler on this road of faith, a road that is often winding, often challenging, a lot of times hilly leading to valleys of trials, but always leading us closer ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22, 1 Thessalonians 5:6-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Spend Me Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

As Christians, we are called to use our money wisely, avoid debt, be content with what we have, and be generous to others.

Here's the thing, money isn't bad. It's like a hammer, it's just a tool. We earn it, save it, give it, and yeah, we spend it. But we gotta be careful not to blow it all on stuff we don't need. You know how our culture is always telling us to buy the latest iPhone or the coolest sneakers? Well, as ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:2, Matthew 6:25-34

Topics: Financial Wisdom, Charitable Giving, Budgeting, Philanthropy

Seek Godly Counsel Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 3, 2025

in this sermon, we will explore why Christians should avoid seeking advice from those who do not fear God.

As Christians, we are called to live a life that is pleasing to God, and seeking counsel is an essential part of our decision-making process. However, it is crucial to seek counsel from godly individuals who fear God and are right with Him. Seeking ungodly counsel can lead to disastrous ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:11-14, Mark 10:17-22

God's Reluctant Missionary Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 22, 2025

Because God sends us to those we’d rather avoid, we must choose compassion over comfort.

God’s Reluctant Missionary Jonah 1-4 Rev. Brian Bill September 20-21, 2025 A little girl was talking to her teacher about whales when her teacher stated, “It’s scientifically impossible for a whale to swallow a person.” The girl replied, “But Jonah was swallowed by a whale.” Annoyed, the teacher ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Rewards Of Failure PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 24, 2023

This sermon encourages perseverance in failure, adopting Christ's mindset, and avoiding complacency, to live a life pleasing to God and beneficial to others.

Good morning, beloved family of God. It is indeed a joyous occasion to stand before you today, to share in this sacred space of fellowship and learning, and to lift our hearts and minds to the wisdom of God's Word. We are here, not by coincidence, but by divine appointment. For in His infinite ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:17-19

Topics: Perseverance

Stop Judging PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 13, 2024

This sermon explores the importance of avoiding hypocrisy, embracing humility, and respecting God's holiness as guided by James 4:11-12.

Good morning, beloved family of God! I am so delighted to be here with you today, standing on this sacred platform, sharing in the joy of the Lord that binds us together in unity and love. There is no place I would rather be than in this sanctuary, in this moment, with each one of you. Our ...read more

Scripture: James 4:11-12

Topics: Judging, Others

Glory Revealed Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Mar 9, 2014

A sermon examining the beginning of Jesus' revelation to John. ,

GLORY REVEALED Revelation 1:1-8 The Book of Revelation was received during a very difficult time for Christ’s Church. The local assemblies endured persecution from people outside of the church, and they encountered spiritual attacks, heretical teaching, and spiritual apathy within the church. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

"In Everything Give Thanks"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Nov 27, 2005

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to go all out and worship God.

27 November 2005 1 Chronicles 16:34 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Camp Walker, Taegu, South Korea BIG IDEA: BELIEVERS SHOULD GO ALL OUT AND WORSHIP GOD. REFERENCES: 2 Samuel 6:14-21; 1 Chronicles 13-16; James 1:17 ( Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:34

Denomination: Pentecostal

Doing Your Job For The Lord

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 21, 2024

See your work as a way to worship and witness for the Lord.

Doing Your Job for the Lord Ephesians 6:5-9 Rev. Brian Bill May 18-19, 2024 Howard Hendricks, a professor at Dallas Theological Seminary, did a lot of flying for speaking engagements, was asked by American Airlines to write critiques about his flight experiences. He wrote about one trip where the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Generation Of Vipers Today

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Jan 26, 2019

Snake (Satan) worship has been around since the beginning in ancient cultures but today people are being programed to return to the worship of the snakes and be submitted to his pyramid paradigm.

The Generation Of Vipers Today 1-27-19 By Kelly Durant Matthew 3:7 But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees coming to his baptism, he said to them, “Brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come? Matthew 12:34 Brood of vipers! How can ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:7, Matthew 12:34

Denomination: Salvation Army

Jesus Gives A Warning Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 12, 2014

The analysis of the topic of repentance as set forth in Luke 13:1-9 teaches that all people must repent if they are to avoid truly perishing.

Scripture This is the third Sunday of Advent. Advent is the season of the Christian year in which we remember the first coming of Jesus and also anticipate the second coming of Jesus. In our study of The Gospel of Luke, Jesus was on his way to Jerusalem from Galilee. He only had a few months left ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Breaking The Law...for God's Sake

Contributed by David E. Watters on Aug 14, 2011

Matthew 15: 10-20 - Barclay stated that this Scripture was 'one of the supreme contests in history'. Two religious viewpoints clash with what Jesus says. Jesus again points to what is really important.

Good morning. Laws are important in any society in order to keep peace and order. But there are laws and then there are laws. Here are some laws that are still on the books in our state of Kansas. • In Derby, it is illegal to hit a vending machine that stole your money. • In Dodge ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:10-20, Matthew 15:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

A Worthy Life Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Mar 7, 2023

Beginning a Series on Colossians, talking about living a life worthy of Jesus

A Worthy Life CCCAG, February 12th 2023 Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14 Introduction: I was looking back through my files last week and since I came here as the pastor in 2014, we have done sermon series focusing on the Gospel of John, and the epistles of Romans, James, Ephesians, and Philippians. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Keeping The House Of God Pure Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 21, 2025

In this sermon, we'll explore what it means to keep our "house" pure and provide examples of detestable things to avoid.

The Bible instructs us not to bring detestable things into the house of God (Deuteronomy 7:26, 2 Corinthians 6:14-17). As believers, our bodies are considered temples of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19-20), and we must prioritize purity and holiness in our lives. In this sermon, we'll ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:6-7