Sermons on Bad Habits:

Laws On Violence, Pt. 2: How Bad A Boss Can You Be (Exodus 21:20-27) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Oct 1, 2022

The OT answers the question, "How bad a boss can you be, and still keep possession of a slave?" The NT answers the question, "How can you be a great boss, in Christ?"

Today, we continue working through the laws on violence, in Exodus 21. Last week, we read about a few sins that were punishable by death, and a few that weren't. Let's start by simply rereading verses 12-19: (12) A striker of a man-- and he dies-- shall surely be put to death, (13) while ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 21:20-27, Ephesians 6:5-8

Why Godly Service Involves Humility And Tears

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001

Paul gives us a great example of a godly servant who demonstrated a tearful humility that produced great results

Why Serving the Lord Involves Humility, Tears and Trials? (Acts 20: 19) Why do so many people struggle to be transparent and open in their relationships? Illustration:Los Angeles Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda describes his battle with bad habits: "I took a pack of cigarettes from my pocket, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Marriage Counseling

Contributed by Gino Cascieri on Apr 6, 2001

This outline presents some valuable information from the Word of God about marriage which would be excellent for Christians comtemplating marriage.

Marriage Counseling Text: Matthew 19:5-6 Introduction: Important Questions to be Considered Before Marriage: 1. Are you both Saved? When God is in the heart and the home, marriage will succeed. Scripture references: Philippians 4:13 Psalm 127:1 Non-Christian Marriages - We see that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Abram's Lapse Of Faith

Contributed by Mike Honzell on Feb 12, 2002

dealing with backsliding

ABRAM’S LAPSE OF FAITH Genesis 12: 10-20 INTRODUCTION: A. Up until this moment in Abram’s life, he has been a model of what a believer should be 1. Galatians 3 tells us that God preached ther gospel unto Abram and he believed and that it was counted unto him ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

30th Anniversary

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on May 31, 2007

I preached this sermon for our 30th Anniversary. 1. God WAS Here in the past 2. God Will be Here in the Future. 3. Most importantly, God is here today.

Introduction 1. They say that dogs age 7 times faster than their owners... a 10 year old dog is the same as a 70 year old man... They don’t say anything like that for churches... do churches age the same as people?... a church 30 years old is like a 30 year old person?... Or, is it like “dog ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:20, Revelation 3:20-29

Denomination: Nazarene

Mercy, Mercy, Mercy

Contributed by John Vella on Jan 31, 2007

Mercy is the other name for love.

Fourth Sunday of Lent - Year C March 18th, 2007 Readings: * Jos. 5.9a, 10-12 * 2 Cor.5:17-21 * Lk. 15:1-3,11-32 Mercy, Mercy, Mercy Driving In Reverse One day, the Police Department in a small country town, received a phone call from a worried citizen who reported that he had seen the same car ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Catholic

Walking A Path That Will Keep The Fire Burning.

Contributed by Chris Norton on Jul 24, 2008

We need to lift up our brothers and sisters when they are down and discouraged. Too many of us today will say we need to pray for them Yes we do but it is not enough just to pray for them we have to go to them and help them in their time of need.

Walking A Path That Will Keep The Fire Burning. 1 Thessalonians 5:14-28 14-15> Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men. See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:14-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Life Or God's Life For Us Series

Contributed by Shawn Malloy on Dec 1, 2013

Who's life are we living?

We so need to understand that we did not start our lives. If you think you are living than you are truly fooling yourself. It all starts and ends with God. There really is no other way to explain it. Some people will most likely disagree with that but it is the truth. In whose hand [is] the ...read more

Scripture: Job 12:10

Denomination: Christian Church

The Promises Of Prayer

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Aug 19, 2012

Let us be encourage to pray because God promise to answer our prayers.

INTRODUCTION Prayer is one of the reasons people turn away from God. When their prayers are not answered, they would doubt the existence of God. But prayer is also one of the reasons people turn to God. When their prayers are answered their faith in God is strengthened. Let us find ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Why Should We Not Also Enter Into Joy? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 30, 2014

Joy is found in following Jesus even though we know we are sinners.

Thursday of 21st Week in Course Evangelii Gaudium The wisdom of the world that St. Paul is putting down today is foolishness to God. Listen to the advice shows. By and large, they try to help people advance in life by making more money, or gaining more popularity, or both. But these thoughts ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Catholic

The Happiest Place On Earth

Contributed by Jeremy Long on Oct 14, 2017

Where is our TRUE happiness found? In the Lord, or in our own actions and desires?

The Happiest Place on Earth: While I was on vacation this past week with my daughter, I had time to really think about something. Disney in all it’s splendor, claims that it is the “Happiest Place on Earth”. So, I began to think, “Is it really?”. I mean, am I happier here than anywhere else on ...read more

Denomination: *other

Scarification And Resurrection

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 21, 2019

By prayer, fasting and giving we wear away our protective ego so that the grace of Christ can seep into or flood our souls and bring us to new life.

Easter 2019 Scarification and Resurrection It’s been years since I made a loaf of bread, or cinnamon rolls, but I do remember the leavening. I recall taking warm water and adding a package of Fleishmann’s yeast and then mixing in the flour and salt and oil. You have to knead–that’s spelled with a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:6-8, John 20:1-9, Acts 10:34-43

Denomination: Catholic

Debunking The Just World Theory

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Mar 24, 2019

Who do bad things happen to good people? There are no easy answers; yet Jesus teaches there is not always a direct link between misfortune and sin. And every calamity is a wake-up all for all of us.

Luke 13:1-9 Debunking the Just World Theory [Please contact me at kerry.n.haynes@gmail.com for sermon outline in Word.] In a “Calvin and Hobbes” comic strip sometime back, Calvin says to his dad, “Why can't I stay up late? You guys can!” Then with a wide-mouthed protest he declares, “IT'S ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9, Job 4:7, John 5:14, Romans 11:22

Denomination: Baptist

The Book Of Mark #09

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 31, 2022

Many times it seems that we have GOOD NEWS or BAD NEWS brought to us. Sometimes we hear …

• The bad news • The good news • The great news Illus: The day after a man lost his wife in a scuba diving accident, he was greeted by two grim-faced policemen at his door. "We're sorry to call on you at this hour, Mr. Wilkens, but we have some information about your wife." • ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: Baptist

Eight Keys To Effective Communication

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 15, 2001

The communication can never be more effective than the source. If the source is bad, the communication is bad. If rumors of a Pastor’s immoral practices start circulating, his sermons will soon lose their credibility. In addition, the Pastor’s sermons mus

Eight Keys to Effective Communication 1. The communication can never be more effective than the source. If the source is bad, the communication is bad. If rumors of a Pastor’s immoral practices start circulating, his sermons will soon lose their credibility. In addition, the Pastor’s sermons must ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 20:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational