Sermons on Before It Kills You:

Speech

Contributed by Shawn Rose on May 19, 2009

Five questions to ask yourself before you open your mouth.

SPEECH Text: Ephesians 4:29 A. Rotten Words 1. Are these words shameful? · Crudeness · Speaking about in a negative way · It’s easy to say bad things about people when they are not around 2. Are these words hurtful? · Yelling at children or spouse · Boy at parent teachers conferences whose dad ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29

Denomination: Baptist

You Have Everything You Need

Contributed by Francis Chan on Sep 13, 2011

God will give you everything you need, and that there’s no temptation that will ever overcome you that you can’t handle.

If you have your Bibles, turn to 2 Peter, chapter 1, could we stand up and read this? We’re going to read four verses together. I do just to remind us that what we’re about to do is not hear a person’s opinions and some thoughts that I have from the week, but these are the very ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

If You Look For It, You Will Find It!

Contributed by David Nolte on Apr 21, 2021

Joseph's brothers hated him and gave him plenty of reason to hate them back. Instead he did a surprising thing.

They hated him. They despised him. They loathed the ground on which he walked. They had “good reasons,” to hear them tell it. • He was their father’s favorite. • He didn’t have to work hard as they did. • He dreamed that in the future his father, mother and 11 brothers would all bow before ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You Sure You Are Ready To See God

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jun 19, 2007

This is the last of this series Part 4 I hope that you will be able to see how easy it is to become reckless in our Worship habits

DISCLAIMER: Since there are a large amount of sermons and topics and illustrations that are posted on Sermon Central, I feel it is necessary to place this disclaimer on all of the sermons that I submit. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:11-15

Denomination: Church Of God

Who Do You Want Praying For You?

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 10, 2023

This message is about the power of prayer and the criteria we should use when considering who we should have praying for us in our times of need and if we meet that same criteria when praying for others in their times of need.

Who Do You Want Praying For You? Scripture: Mark 11:22-24; James 5:13-16; Proverbs 18:21 The title of my message this morning is “Who Do You Want Praying For You?” Now before I give you any context whatsoever, I want to ask you a question: “If you were in need of prayer, who would you go to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:22-24, James 5:13-16, Proverbs 18:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thou Shalt Have No Other Gods Series

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Nov 19, 2022

America has turned its back on the God of the Bible. There are so many religions and beliefs in our country today. The only God America has rejected is the God of the Bible. The Ten Commandments are the very soul of America. This is why the Ten Commandments are so important to the people of God.

If you have your Bible, turn to Exodus chapter 20. Today, we are going to begin a sermon series called, "The Ten Commandments: The Soul of America", starting with the message, "Thou Shalt Have No Other Gods". America has turned its back on the God of the Bible. There are so many ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Even When We Fail

Contributed by Rev. Randy Barker on Dec 2, 2014

Even when we fail

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Scripture: Luke 22:31-34

Denomination: *other

Is Your Dreams Alive

Contributed by Norman Bernad on Sep 28, 2020

We all have dreams. I am not referring to our dreams in a fantasy world while we slept soundly but to those vivid dreams we had when we were younger, at least once upon a time in our colorful life.

Is your Dreams Alive? 1. Genesis 37.1-11 2. Acts 16:9-15 Psalm 126 We all have dreams. I am not referring to our dreams in a fantasy world while we slept soundly but to those vivid dreams we had when we were younger, at least once upon a time in our colorful life. Everyone must have had a chance ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-11, Acts 16:9-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Christ Reconciled You To Present You As Holy

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Aug 9, 2010

Enemies of God. That's what we once were. How could justice be satisfied to reconcile us to God? How can we keep our new relationship with him?

Text: Colossians 1:21-23 Theme: Christ Reconciled You to Present You As Holy A. How severe our alienation was! B. How costly his sacrifice! C. How vital to stand firm on the Gospel! Season: Pentecost 9c Date: July 25, 2010 Web page: ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:21-23

Denomination: Lutheran

What Do You Get For Following Jesus? - Mark 6:14-30 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Oct 19, 2023

Herod liked to listen to John but remained perplexed instead of repenting. The great “king” became powerless before a little girl because of his bondage to lust, pride, and the idol of human approval.

Mark 6:14 King Herod heard about this, for Jesus’ name had become well known. Some were saying, “John the Baptist has been raised from the dead, and that is why miraculous powers are at work in him.” 15 Others said, “He is Elijah.” And still others claimed, “He is a prophet, like one of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-30, Matthew 14:1-12, Luke 9:7

Having Done All To Stand...

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on May 8, 2018

Before standing you have to do other things first. You have to be adequately prepared to overcome the schemes of the devil.

“Having Done All to Stand…” Ephesians 6 Introduction: There are a lot of people who live by the philosophy of “Whatever will be will be” and think that whatever happens good or bad is God’s will. They say if you’re meant to have it you will have it and if you’re not, you won’t. If ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-19

Denomination: Methodist

Donkey Encounter

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 15, 2025

God’s mercy will block your path, speak through unlikely voices, and stop you before you destroy yourself — if you’ll listen.

Opening Illustration – “Ever had your GPS yell at you?” You ever argue with your GPS? You know that calm, polite voice that starts out helpful but eventually sounds like it’s losing patience? > “In two hundred feet, turn left.” “Recalculating.” “Make a U-turn. Make a U-turn. MAKE A ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 22:21-35, Proverbs 14:12, John 10:27, Hebrews 12:6, Revelation 3:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

You Can Have What You Want

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 2, 2018

A study in the book of 2 Kings 17: 1 – 41

2 Kings 17: 1 – 41 You can have what you want 17 In the twelfth year of Ahaz king of Judah, Hoshea the son of Elah became king of Israel in Samaria, and he reigned nine years. 2 And he did evil in the sight of the LORD, but not as the kings of Israel who were before him. 3 Shalmaneser king of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 17:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Will You Be Caught Up Or Are You Caught Up?

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Feb 6, 2013

Folks, the world is getting in place to make him welcome today! You might say…well the end of the world has been predicted many times over the years and I say, yes it has but, there has never been in the history of mankind a time like we live in today. E

Will you be caught up or are you caught up? Revelation 13:16 And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads: 17 And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

A God Who Detests Wickedness Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 13, 2020

When you are overwhelmed by wrongdoing, you can take your burden to God in prayer and argue your case before Him.

A God Who Detests Wickedness (Psalm 5) 1. One man recalls, “Thinking no one could hear me as I loaded a UPS tractor trailer, I began to whistle. I was really getting into it when a coworker in the next trailer poked his head in. “You know, I always used to wish I could whistle,” he said. “Now I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 5:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible