Sermons on Brimstone:

Fifth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year A- Salt

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 28, 2022

Salt is not for itself; it is seasoning for food. In the same way the disciples are there not for themselves but for the earth

During the children’s service, the pastor was explaining that Christians are the “light, salt, and leaven” of the world. The children understood “light” and “salt,” but when the pastor asked them what “leaven” is, they were silent. Finally, young Michelle Williamson spoke up: “It’s what comes after ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:31, Matthew 5:13, Colossians 4:6, Ephesians 4:29, Luke 17:31, 2 Kings 2:21, Genesis 19:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

The Covenant Of Salt

Contributed by Michael Hobday on Jul 29, 2025

Matthew 5:13 – “You are the salt of the earth.”

Praise be to the wonderful name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Today, I want to talk about something sacred and often overlooked — something that has spiritual weight and covenant significance. Jesus said, “You are the salt of the earth.” Not just a metaphor, but a calling, a covenant, a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13, Leviticus 2:13, Numbers 18:19, 2 Chronicles 13:5, Revelation 1:6, Revelation 5:10, Ezekiel 16:4, Genesis 19:26, Luke 17:32, Colossians 4:6, Luke 14:34  (view more)  (view less)

The Return Of Christ Part 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 16, 2025

Jews will recognize Jesus as their Messiah, the One they rejected.

Event 115 - The Son of Man will appear in Heaven in His regal glory sitting on a white cloud as He prepares to return to the earth in judgment. “And I looked, and behold, a white cloud, and on the cloud sat One like the Son of Man, having on His head a golden crown, and in His hand a sharp sickle,” ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:14

Denomination: Baptist

The Prayer Of Jabez: Ask For His Protection Series

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Aug 24, 2001

This is the fifth and final lesson in my series based in I Chronicles 4:10.

ASK FOR PROTECTION I Chronicles 4:10d INTRODUCTION: Paul Harvey told about a 3-year-old boy who went to the grocery store with his mother. Before they entered the grocery store she said to him, "Now you’re not going to get any chocolate chip cookies, so don’t even ask." She put him up in the cart ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

There Is No Condemnation

Contributed by Jeff Steele on Oct 18, 2000

What a powerful text this is.

What a powerful text this is. The hope of every Christian rides on the very truth of Paul’s statement. Read again what Paul wrote to the Roman church nearly 2,000 years ago, for it is as true today as it was then: “Therefore, there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” I wonder if ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-11

The Things God Hates

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 9, 2002

Seven Sins that top the list of God’s displeasure.

“The Things That God Hates” Proverbs 6:16-19 "These six things does the Lord hate. Yea, seven are an abomination unto him: 17A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, 18An heart that devises wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief, 19A false witness ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:16-19

Denomination: Baptist

Whine And Cheese

Contributed by John Beehler on Sep 20, 2002

Quit whining and be happy with whatever God gives you.

Whine and Cheese Walk around the congregation for a few minutes complaining. Reminds me of a guy I used to work with who called complainers whinebabies. When I used to hear people whining and complaining, I would ask them what kind of cheese they wanted to go with their whine. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:2-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Is Always Speaking

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Sep 20, 2005

One of the great things about God is that He constantly offers a way out of the trouble we are in. For the people of Israel, their problem was caused by their sin, and so the solution began by dealing with it.

Passage: Judges 6:1-11 Intro: Early in our marriage, Jan and I discovered that communication could be a challenge! 1. particularly when trying to describe the solution to a structural problem of some kind. Il) like rearranging the furniture. 2. we discovered best way was to sit ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

A Myth Of Salvation

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jul 16, 2004

What is the Myth of Salvation? (once saved always saved) Lets see what Jesus had to say.

A myth of Salvation, Many are preaching once saved always saved, lets look closer at scripture and see what Jesus had to say. Mat 10:22 And ye shall be hated of all men for my name’s sake: but he that endureth to the end shall be saved. ENDU’RE, To bear; to sustain; to support without breaking or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Be Transformed Series

Contributed by Brian Black on May 25, 2007

A series that looks at what it takes to live transformed lives.

Been doing some reading and a lot of thinking . . . (1) What does it mean to be the church? What is it supposed to look like? Are we close? If we could start over, would we change anything? Not doubting God, but re-evaluating our strategies … Are we more concerned with… • programs or processes • ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christianity Vs. Wicca

Contributed by Ken Mowery on Sep 10, 2007

A comparison of Biblical Christianity with Wicca.

As we finish this brief series in which we have looked into false religions and cults we want to look at Wicca. Wicca is an attempt to revive the pre-Christian nature and fertility religions of western Europe. It is a neo-pagan religion that believes in supernatural magick, worships a male and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Apostasy And The Anti-Christ

Contributed by Mike Turner on Mar 7, 2004

Message on the coming apostasy, and the Anti-Christ.

Apostasy And The Anti-Christ 2 Thess. 2:1-17 Verse 1 reveals to us the what Paul will be dealing with in this chapter. He writes to them concerning or regarding the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the Rapture of the church. Paul had written to them in his first letter 1 Thess. 4 concerning ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Still Rolling Stones Away

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Mar 18, 2008

The stone that covered the garden tombs entrance was not the only stone God removed that faithful sunday morning. He removed the stone of death, the stone of doubt. However God will never remove the stone of unbelief. Come see that God is still rolling

Intro: The resurrection of Jesus Christ is not only the cornerstone of our Christian faith it is the capstone. It is the all important center stone in the archway of faith that makes all of Christianity stand. If you remove the capstone from the archway our faith crumbles into a pile of useless ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be An Effective Influence

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Oct 6, 2010

Jesus commands that his followers have an effective influence on their worlds.

How to Be an Effective Influence Matthew 5:13-16 INTRODUCTION A. John Donne said: “No man is an island.” B. Andrew Murray’s holy and pure life was reflected in his children and grandchildren. Said of him, “Five of his six sons became ministers of the gospel and four of his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Bricks Or Sticks (The Choice Is Yours)

Contributed by David Ibeleme on Jun 1, 2012

An Expose on the Judgement of the Believer's works by God

Bricks or Sticks (The Choice Is Yours) Bishop David Ibeleme 1 Cor. 3:11-16; 9:27. Resurrection of the Dead and Eternal Judgement – Heb. 6:2-4.  The basic principles of the doctrine of Christ include eternal judgement and resurrection of the dead – Heb. 6:1ff.  There is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:11-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible