Sermons on Callousness:

Sensitivity Vs Sensuality Series

Contributed by Jonathan Busch on Feb 9, 2003

Ephesians Series #12 Each time we Sacrifice Sensitivity to the Spirit of God for something else we harden our hearts to the leading of the Holy Spirt and put another layer of callous on our hearts.

A Walk that is Worthy Part 12 Sensitivity vs Sensuality Text: Ephesians 4:17-19 Intro: This morning I would like to continue on with our series in Ephesians entitled “A Walk that Is Worthy” For those of you that are keeping track I am skipping around just a bit. I want to come back to the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Four Kinds Of People In Church

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Aug 29, 2025

In the parable of the four kinds of soil Jesus shows us four kinds of people who are in church and why they reject the gospel..

Book: Sermons from the Four Gospels FOUR KINDS OF PEOPLE IN CHURCH Matt. 13:3-9; 18-23 For free catalog of all sermons see bmarcaurelle@charter.net God knows the way to a person’s heart is through his mind. There is incredible power in words. Hitler launched Germany into a program of world ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42

Denomination: Baptist

Four Kinds Of People We Preach To Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Sep 8, 2025

Jesus gave the parable of the four soils to encourage his disciples to keep on preaching even though people reject the message.

Bob Marcaurelle bmarcaurelle@charter.net FOUR KINDS OF PEOPLE IN CHURCH Matt. 13:3-9; 18-23 God knows the way to a person’s heart is through his mind. There is incredible power in words. Hitler launched Germany into a program of world conquest with words. Karl Marx put words on paper and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:3-23

Denomination: Baptist

Live A Clean And Holy Life (Ephesians 4:17-24) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Feb 6, 2022

If you don't live clean, you won't be able to build up God's family. Also, an Ephesians-based gospel message-- is it truly Christ you've heard preached?

Over the last three weeks, we worked our way through Ephesians 4:1-16. If we don't understand, or remember, these verses, we're not going to be able to really hear today's passage right. So I want to start by reminding us of the overall flow of Paul's argument. Paul had one ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Choose The Right Outfit (Ephesians 4:17-24) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Sep 22, 2025

Every day, we wake up, and choose whether we will put on our old way of life-- the ratty, stained, lifestyle-- or if we'll put on the new clothing of righteousness. Choose the clean clothing.

I'd like to start today by giving a quick overview of Paul's letter to the Ephesians, up to this point. At this point in history, God has now revealed his once secret plan for all of his creation. Paul describes this plan using three different metaphors. The first, is that God is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

God's Amazing Grace

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 5, 2019

Continuing our look through Ephesians. Looking at God's amazing grace.

From Death to Life Ephesians 2:1-10 October 6, 2019 Can I ask you something? Does it drive you crazy when someone brings up your past mistakes and sins? You know what I mean? Couples tend to do that when they’re arguing. Well, I remember when you said this to me 10 years ago! OR You’re ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Solomon – Sad Ending

Contributed by Todd Catteau on May 29, 2025

Solomon seemed to have it all, until he didn't.

I. Introduction & Context Solomon's Background & Achievements Son of David and Bathsheba, fulfilling God's promise Asked for wisdom when offered anything by God Built the temple, amassed great wealth, expanded Israel's borders Led Israel through unprecedented period of peace ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Bad Counsel Means Bad Choices

Contributed by W. Alderman on Oct 17, 2008

This is a message that shows the danger of making bad choices.

“BAD COUNSEL MEANS BAD CHOICES” 2 Chronicles 10:1-19; Psalm 1 INTRODUCTION: Rehoboam, the only mentioned son of Solomon, had the opportunity to continue the dynasty of David, his grandfather and Solomon his father, with the same blessings that they ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 10:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Confusion..... Love.....peace..... Faith......

Contributed by Randy Stephenson on Apr 27, 2014

The followers of Yeshua HaMashiach experienced confusion following His arrest,trial,crucifixion.How could disciples hiding in fear be about God's service? God has entered into our hardened human hearts, Yeshua brought evidence to his chosen.

CONFUSION..... LOVE.....PEACE..... FAITH...... Over the years, my heart has been callous. I had Confusion, what I did not have was Love, Peace, and Faith. Maybe you have shared this kind of lifestyle with me. Maybe you had a similar experience. I do not feel that differently from other people. ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: United Methodist

What Will Prevent Revival

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 6, 2004

A Revival preparation message.

WHAT WILL PREVENT REVIVAL? Romans 6:1-16 INTRO: If I told you there was something you could do that would guarantee revival, each of you would want to know what it was so that you could do it. If it cost money, you would be willing to pay for it to have a successful revival. Well, there is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

A Model For Daddy's Hands From A-Z

Contributed by Frederick Baker Ii on Jun 17, 2007

It’s a Father’s Day sermon showing the importance of Daddy’s hands

Text: Ephesians 5:23 “For the husband (or Father) is the head of the wife (or family), even as Christ is the head of the church; and He is the Savior of the body.” Introduction: Daddy’s hands are a very important part of his body. They are used in so many different ways to impacted his family’s ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:23-25

Denomination: *other

Good Things Come To Those Who ... Wait. Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 16, 2007

Our tendency to procrastinate, even over matters related to the soul, is challenged by Jesus’ sermon of the soils.

GOOD THINGS COME TO THOSE WHO … WAIT. Mark 4:1-20 From the Sermon Series: “Ten Cultural Myths that Drive America” We are in the throes of our sermon series, “Ten Cultural Myths that Drive America.” It is taken from the first six chapters of Mark. We are highlighting different adages or aphorisms ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-20

Denomination: Nazarene

Friendly Fire

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jun 12, 2007

Gordon McDonald in his book: Restoring Your Spiritual Passion presents 4 destructive spirits leading to friendly fire--attacking our fellow-Christians. This sermon takes a deeper look at two.

“FRIENDLY FIRE!” (Basic outline taken from a chapter in Gordon McDonald’s book: Retoring Your Spiritual Passion) A. FRIENDLY FIRE ILLUSTRATION: Pat Tillman played safety for the Arizona Cardinals for four years and was offered a 3.6 million dollar contract to return in the fall of 2002 when he ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The High Cost Of Unforgiveness

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Apr 29, 2009

The cost to not forgive your brother is too high.

THE HIGH COST OF UNFORGIVENESS Matthew 18:21-35 * Several years ago, we were looking to buy a new car. When I found the car I wanted, I discovered it cost more than I could afford. Most of us have a limit to what we can or will pay for an item. * Jesus clearly illustrated the “high cost” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Seed And The Sower - Part 1

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Feb 23, 2016

The parable of the Seed and the Sower is full of spiritual insight for us as we see the world as a place where the Lord wishes to plant seeds and to harvest souls. In this first part we look mostly at the Scripture between the parable and the explanation

Matthew 13:1-23 NIV Parable - “A short allegorical story designed to illustrate or teach some truth, religious principle, or moral lesson.” What might be an example of a simple, non-Biblical story that could be considered a parable? The Tortoise and the Hare (briefly describe) The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Nazarene