Sermons on Carelessness:

Chosen

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Mar 21, 2011

He has chosen us.

Joh 15:16 Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you. When God desires to shake, shock, or shape any age in order to save ...read more

Scripture: John 15:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Bear False Witness

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Feb 18, 2013

What does bearing a false witness mean?

There’s a story of two brothers. Both brothers lived wild - sinful - lives. Yet, these two brothers attended the same church every Sunday. They made large donations to various church ministries. In a sense - using their attendance and donations to cover-up the dark side of their ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:16

Denomination: Baptist

The M-Words: Miracle And Magic

Contributed by Casey Campbell on Feb 23, 2013

This is actually more of a devotional reflection that could be re-worked into a sermon. It is about how miracles are different from magic, and why that matters.

This is day number 26 in the hospital with my eleven year old daughter who is recovering from two major/radical brain surgeries associated with her epilepsy, and, believe it or not, I’ve had a lot of time lately to think about the “m-words.” I was writing a little earlier in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Do Not Grieve The Spirit

Contributed by David Mende on Jun 5, 2018

What grieves the Spirit? Many Christians often overlook the fact that the Spirit is grieved when we put down others through our words. I would be delighted if you could rate this sermon and give brief feedback.

INTRODUCTION (SECURE ATTENTION) & BACKGROUND OF THE PASSAGE: PRAY before starting the sermon. The ability to speak is a gift from God. None of the animals can speak, but humans have the unique gift of speaking. However, the gift of speech is often abused by humans. While we can encourage and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Paul's Contentment

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 8, 2013

To enumerate the things Paul needed in this life that's enough to be contented.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have Paul's contentment? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate the things Paul needed in this life that's enough to be contented. IV. TEXT: 1 Timothy 6:8 (Amplified Bible) But if we have food and clothing, with these we shall be content ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

If A Man Die, Shall He Live Again?

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015

If a man die, shall he live again?

Job 14 v 1 - 15 14 If a man die, shall he live again? I. THE PASSING OF LIFE Job 14:1 Man that is born of a woman is of few days, and full of trouble. Life Is :- A. Like a Flower of the grass 2 He cometh forth like a flower, and is cut down: B. Like the Fragrance of the air 2 he fleeth ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:1-15

Denomination: Holiness

The Restoration Of Peter

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 11, 2015

The Restoration Of Peter

Matt 26 v.57 & 58 v. 69 - 75 & John Ch 21 v 1 -19 The Restoration Of Peter 1. The Reality of Peter’s Denial - Peter Was Saved ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:57-75

Denomination: Holiness

The Lost And Found Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 19, 2012

A message from Luke 15 about the lost and found and the principles of the story.

Note: I used some commentary from Becoming a Contagious Christian by Bill Hybels Lost and Found Theme: To build a concern for the Lost Text: Luke 15 Introduction There was something about Jesus that attracted people. People from all walks of life came to him. He had an attraction. I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-28

Denomination: Church Of God

Our Kind Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Rob Hall on Nov 20, 2012

this Psalm expresses our trust and dependence upon God

OUR KIND OF PRAYER Text: Ps. 25 Intro: 1. sing the youth song---unto thee, O Lord, Do I lift up my soul… 2. That is taken straight from Ps. 25, our text for tonite. 3. Read the Psalm 4. What do we see of the psalmist as he looks to God? I. WE SEE HIS SPIRIT A. sacrificial---v. 1-2 I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stop The Senseless Killings

Contributed by Darryl Ward on Dec 5, 2012

Sermon about alcohol fuelled killings of youth in Kapiti.

Like the rest of our community, I was shocked by the recent violent deaths near local popular drinking spots of two of our young citizens: Izak Millanta and Sean Strongman-Lintern. As well as mourning its loss, our community is, quite rightly, asking questions. Asking what caused these tragedies. ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Realms Of Peace (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Caleb Onwuka on Apr 29, 2019

The world is full of troubles and so much turmoil, but there is a place of peace in Christ. Once you've step into this place of peace, nothing else matters again in this World. This is a new series "PERFECT PEACE"

Tonight as I study God's word, the Spirit began to guide me thru the scriptures on this subject "Perfect Peace". There are so many kinds of peace but what God gives is "PERFECT PEACE". Lets take a look at our text scripture: "“You will keep him in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:3, Leviticus 26:6, Psalm 4:8

Denomination: *other

Wise Living And Discipleship Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 20, 2019

Everything is connected when you are a true disciple of Jesus.

Wise Living and Discipleship (Proverbs 27:8-13) 1. This is a true story: For the second week in a row, my son and I were the only ones who showed up for his soccer team’s practice. Frustrated, I told him, “Please tell your coach that we keep coming for practice, but no one is ever here.” My son ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:8-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lost Coin, Lost Sheep, Prodigal

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Aug 21, 2019

Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time; 24th Sunday, Cycle C

There is a story of a man who was driving along the highway. Along the way he hits a big bump and hears a clang, but he ignores it and keeps on driving. When he gets home, he discovers that one of his hubcaps is missing. So, the next day he goes back to the spot where he hit the big bump, and sure ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Catholic

Fasting For Revival And Evangelism Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 15, 2021

God pouring Himself on His people.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. “Come with fasting, weeping and mourning, don’t tear your clothing in grief, tear your hearts instead . . . then . . . I will pour out My Spirit upon all people” (Joel 2:12, 28, NLT). 2. Definition of revival: “God . . . pouring Himself on His people.” Revival verse: ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:10, Joel 2:12, Joel 2:28

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding The Principles Of Sowing And Reaping

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Aug 7, 2020

There is a spiritual principle of reaping what we sow. Understanding this principle should guide what we sow, and how we sow.

Understanding the Principle of Sowing and Reaping. Study Text: Galatians 6: 7 - 10 Introduction: - The Lord gives principles in Scripture to serve as warnings and as an encouragement. - There is a war in every Christian between the desires of the flesh and the desires of the Spirit. - ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-10

Denomination: Pentecostal