Sermons on Balance Scales:

Satan’s Secret Weapon: Offenses

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 12, 2024

Getting offended is a common Christian experience and shouldn't cause Christians to leave churches, but it frequently does! This examines wrong and right responses to offense and outlines why we should forgive, without strings, the offenders.

SATAN’S SECRET WEAPON: OFFENSES Matt. 17:27 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: 1. There was a Christian lady who did a lot of flying for her business, but flying made her nervous so she always took her Bible along with her to read and it helped relax her. 2. One time she was sitting next to a man. When ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:27, Matthew 15:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Honest Weights

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 31, 2014

God expects us to be honest in all things

HONEST WEIGHTS PROVERBS 11:1 "A false weight is an abomination to the Lord: but a just weight is His delight" This is not God's condemnation of those who lie about their weight.. so you can pick up your toes. " In 1924 Liberty Magazine sent 1 00 letters containing one dollar, at random to people ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:1

Denomination: Baptist

All Is Vanity Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Nov 15, 2005

Kings of Judah, Pt. 1: "Solomon" - Sermon 3

ALL IS VANITY (1 KINGS 11:1-14) A Jewish story tells of Alexander the Great’s presence before the gates of paradise on his journey home after he had conquered the whole world. Seeing that the gates would not open for him, he asked for a token to prove that he was there. All he got was a human eye. ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Return To Me Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Sep 12, 2022

Superheroes have captured Americans’ imagination for a long time. We all know the saying, “It’s a bird, it’s a plane, no, it’s Superman!” It’s not an angel coming. It’s not a prophet coming. It’s the Lord Himself coming. “It’s a prophet. It’s an angel. No, it’s the Lord.”

I invite you to find the book of Malachi with me if you will [page 954 in your pew Bibles]. Today’s Scripture You have wearied the LORD with your words. But you say, “How have we wearied him?” By saying, “Everyone who does evil is good in the sight of the LORD, and he delights in them.” Or by ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:26-27, Joshua 5:14, Matthew 5:45, Matthew 3:3

Denomination: Baptist

Man's Greatest Pursuit Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jun 28, 2006

In this message we will look at man’s greatest pursuit, pursuing God.

Man’s Greatest Pursuit Drawing Nearer (2) Play the guitar… (mention that you have something special for them and that you knew all week that this moment was coming)… NOW – there really is a point to what I just did and as you probably figured out it is not to display my great musical talent. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Grace Exposed

Contributed by William Lindsey on Dec 14, 2005

The work of the Holy Spirit as discribed by Jesus in john 16:8-11

Title: Grace Exposed MAIN TEXT: John 16: 8 And when he comes, he will prove the world wrong about sin and righteousness and judgment: 9 about sin, because they do not believe in me; 10 about righteousness, because I am going to the Father and you will see me no longer; 11 about judgment, because ...read more

Scripture: John 16:8-11

Denomination: Methodist

The Churches Other Calling

Contributed by Dan Stires on Jan 18, 2007

The church is called on to love and care for those who have need. This sermon deals with how God expects us to help others and the blessings we receive from doing so.

The Church’s Other Calling Scripture Reading: Acts 2:42-47 and Acts 4:32-37 Introduction: (find a video that will set the stage for this sermon - check out www.nooma.com) Most of us would know and understand that one of the greatest things we can do in our relationship with God is to emulate ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Nazarene

The New Jerusalem - Heaven - Eternity

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jul 13, 2005

Part of 60 Sermon "expository" series available at website with Formatted Notes, Handouts, Powerpoint Templates and Presentations.

all 3 parts to this message in formatted text version and PowerPoint template are free at: www.gbcdecatur.org/sermons/NewJerusalem.html The New Jerusalem Rev. 21 Human history began in paradise…the Garden of Eden. And it will all end in paradise…the New Jerusalem. v. 5 this sums up the last ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Grace Living Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Mar 26, 2007

Just what is involved in “Grace Living?

Turn your Bibles to 1 Peter 4:10 Title: Grace Living Theme: Walking in God’s Amazing Grace Series: Living in the Aroma of God’s Grace Listen as I read 1 Peter 4:10, “Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms.” (1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fire And Hail: Understanding The First Trumpet Series

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on May 24, 2025

Today, we face a world scarred. Revelation 8:6-7 unveils God's judgment, a "Fire and Hail" for centuries of human unfaithfulness and our planet's destruction. Let's understand this trumpet's warning.

Fire and Hail: Understanding the First Trumpet Text: Revelation 8:6-7 "Now the seven angels who had the seven trumpets prepared to blow them. The first angel blew his trumpet, and there followed hail and fire, mixed with blood, and these were thrown upon the earth. And a third of the earth ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 8:6-7, Habakkuk 1:2, Romans 8:22, Genesis 3:17-19, Romans 8:21, James 5:1-3, Proverbs 11:26, Amos 8:4-6, Jeremiah 2:13, Hebrews 12:29, 2 Peter 3:9, Luke 13:3, 2 Peter 3:4, Joel 2:12-13, 1 Kings 18:21, 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When God Sends You A Message

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Feb 6, 2004

A brief exposition of Daniel 5 when God wrote to Belshazzar.

The Handwriting On The Wall Daniel 5:1-31 Introduction There are 6 things I would like to draw your attention to this morning in this passage of scripture. I. NOTICE THE FEAST – It was glamorous. Sin is beautiful. 1. Millions are at sin’s feasts. – kings, peasants, slaves, royalty 2. Sin makes ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Man, The Climax Of Creation

Contributed by Todd Riley on Jan 23, 2001

an exposition of Genesis 1:24-31

Islington Baptist Church January 21, 2001 Genesis 1:24-31 Scripture reading: Psalm 8, Isaiah 65:17-25 When we were together last, we examined Genesis 1 which lays out for us how we and this whole universe came to be. According to Genesis 1, it was in 6 literal days that God did the work of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:24-31

Denomination: Baptist

Training Wheels

Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Jan 14, 2006

Like many of you, I have read, “The Prayer of Jabez” by Bruce Wilkerson. I too have joined the ranks of many by praying the prayer of Jabez over others and myself. I am a firm believer in the promises of God and praying Scripture verses. However, as

Like many of you, I have read, “The Prayer of Jabez” by Bruce Wilkerson. I too have joined the ranks of many by praying the prayer of Jabez over others and myself. I am a firm believer in the promises of God and praying Scripture verses. However, as I prayed Jabez’s prayer, God revealed to me ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Casting Effectively

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Mar 27, 2010

Do we really cast our cares on the Lord and leave them there?

Are You Casting Effectively? Scriptures: 1 Peter 5:6-10; James 4:7 Introduction: When I was younger, my father taught me how to fish. He took me to a pond and showed me how to place the weight on the line so that the line (bait) would sink. He also taught me how to attach the plastic bob on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Parent's Guide To Surviving Summer Break

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 4, 2008

We need to not only survive, but thrive as parents during the summer and all year long.

The Parent’s Guide To Surviving Summer Break Psalm 127 June 15, 2008 FATHER’S DAY Chester FBC Dr. Mike Fogerson Introduction: A "I’m Watching You Dad" Video (SermonSpice.com) B Tonight, 40% of all American children will to sleep in a house in which their fathers do not live. 1 Before ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-5

Denomination: Baptist