Sermons on Censuring Wayward Saints:

Flowing From The Throne Of God

Contributed by Bruce Lee on May 28, 2025

In the movie “Bridge of Spies” directed by Steven Spielburg, actor Tom Hanks plays a New York lawyer James Donovan is asked to defend Rudolf Abel of being a spy during the cold war with Russia.

Flowing From the Throne of God “Then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, as clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb 2 down the middle of the great street of the city. On each side of the river stood the tree of life, bearing twelve crops of fruit, yielding ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Deceived By Others Series

Contributed by Kyle Gray on May 20, 2009

Who are the ’false teachers’ Peter talks about? How can we tell them from the wayward Christian?

Age old adage, you can put earrings on a pig, but it’s still a _____. Peter could spot a pig a mile away (not bacon) …someone who claims to be one thing, but is in fact, a completely different thing entirely. Someone who is not genuine, someone who is a fraud. 2 Peter is one FASCINATING book. Ben ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Samuel And Israel Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 29, 2024

Samuel lived an exemplary life for God and for Israel, but they rejected his leadership for a king and blamed it on his wayward sons!

Series: Never seen before in 2024 – I pray that the Lord will open your eyes and heart to the reality of leadership pain! I also want to say that everyone of you if your choose to lead will expereince leadership pain. We all at some point lead in our lives so we need to be prepared to lead like ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Choral Symphony No. 2

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 27, 2013

At last, the tears are wiped away from our eyes.

CHORAL SYMPHONY No. 2. Revelation 7:9-17. As in Revelation 5:11-14, the Lamb is the focus of the praises of the redeemed here in Revelation 7:9-10. We are presented with an innumerable number of worshippers, drawn from “every nation, tribes, peoples, and tongues” (Revelation 7:9). This ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:9-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Holy. Brothers. Servants.

Contributed by Todd Catteau on Jan 28, 2022

This sermon examines three words used in the New Testament as designations of followers of Christ and how they define the believer even today.

HOLY ONES. BROTHERS. SERVANTS. - WORDS THAT DEFINE US It’s not unusual for a group of people who share somethings in common to be given some designation. People who live north of the Mason-Dixon line are “Yankees” In the 60’s and 70’s a subculture develop – long hair, tye dye, peace signs - we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1, Colossians 1:1-2, Luke 8:19-21, 1 Peter 2:16, Romans 6:22, 2 Corinthians 13:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Anatomy Of An Encourager Series

Contributed by David Welch on Nov 19, 2018

Message 34 in our James series. This message continues exploring the call to win the wayward through encouragement. This focuses on the manner of encouragement.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Anatomy of An Encourager” Selected Passages The final two verses of James letter extol the value of encouraging wanderers from God’s ways to return to His ways. My brothers, if anyone among you wanders from the truth and someone brings him back, let him ...read more

Scripture: James 5:19-20, 2 Timothy 2:24-26, Galatians 6:1, 1 Thessalonians 2:12, Jude 1:24-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Heavenly Reward

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Nov 8, 2006

A sermon for saints...

† In the Name of Jesus † Mercy and Peace, are yours, incredible gifts given to you, from God the Father, and our Lord Jesus Christ. Birdie’s letter The communion of saints All Saints Hebrews - “Aunt Berdie was a member of Shepherd of the Valley before she and her husband Walther moved to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

The Ministry Of Healing & Reconciliation Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Sep 20, 2003

James instructs the Christian community to pray, confess sin, forgive sin, lay hands on and anoint the sick, and restore the wayward.

Sermon for 16 Pent Yr B, 28/09/2003 Based on James 5:13-20 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson PRAYER. PRAYER IS ONE OF THE MOST POWERFUL RESOURCES GOD HAS GIVEN US. It can change lives, bringing healing and health, comfort, hope and peace. It was a ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: Lutheran

The Parable Of The Two Sons Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Mar 29, 2007

God’s love for the wayward and lost and his desire for all of his children to return to him and live as children of God.

Have you ever lost anything valuable to you before? Perhaps you have lost your keys, wallet or purse, or something even more valuable? [Prompt the congregation for items they have lost]. If you have lost something of value you know the feeling of panic. You know how desperately you search for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Methodist

Let's Get Stoned With Stephen

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 11, 2004

Stephen is a model saint for us to follow and look up to on this Saints Triumphant Sunday.

November 14, 2004 Acts 7:52-60 Was there ever a prophet your fathers did not persecute? They even killed those who predicted the coming of the Righteous One. And now you have betrayed and murdered him— you who have received the law that was put into effect through angels but have not obeyed ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:52-60

Denomination: Lutheran

"Church Gone Wild"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 29, 2014

The sermon describes the church at Corinth which is a church gone wild, but despite its wayward ways it is still a church that has grace, gifts, and guarantees.

1 Corinthians 1: 1-9. The Church Gone Wild 1. First let us consider some of the dysfunction's in the church at Corinth. A. One might say they are the “The Church Gone Wild" B. People are fighting over power C. They abuse the sacraments, they sleep around ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

Saving Santa Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 1, 2011

Far from being a dangerous distraction from the real meaning of Christmas, believe it or not, Santa Claus can actually be saved! The true story of Saint Nicholas reveals that he was a saint, a scholar, and shepherd. We can learn a lot form Santa this Chri

Saving Santa Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 12/4/2011 Well, it’s time to start getting into that Christmas spirit again! Thanksgiving is behind us. Black Friday has come and gone. It’s almost impossible not to think about Christmas. Trees have been going up in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-4

Denomination: Christian Church

The Strike Of The Sword Of The Lord Turns Sinful Sheep Into Silver Saints

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jul 5, 2001

how God uses the sword for good purposes

July 8, 2001 Zechariah 13:7-9 7 “Awake, O sword, against my shepherd, against the man who is close to me!” declares the LORD Almighty. “Strike the shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered, and I will turn my hand against the little ones. 8 In the whole land,” declares the LORD, “two-thirds ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 13:7-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Paul, Apostle Of Jesus To The Saints In Ephesus The Faithful Of Christ Jesu Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jun 9, 2005

Sermon series on the Book of Ephesians. This is part 1.

This sermon was preached by Rev. Larry C. Brincefield on Wed., October 27, 2004 Title: Ephesians #1 Text: Ephesians 1:1 Introduction 1. Introduction to Ephesians A. Paul wrote the book of Ephesians while he was a prisoner in Rome. Ephesians isn’t the only book that he wrote from prison… He ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1

Denomination: Nazarene

All In The Family – A Solid Foundation (Honoring Our Senior Saints) Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Sep 20, 2007

ALL IN THE FAMILY – A Solid Foundation (Honoring our Senior Saints) Our Senior Saints can pass on a solid foundation of stability and strength, through a perspective of God’s faithfulness with continued fruitfulness through lives offered daily to God.

• Psalm 92:12-15 (NLT) [12] But the godly will flourish like palm trees and grow strong like the cedars of Lebanon. [13] For they are transplanted into the Lord’s own house. They flourish in the courts of our God. [14] Even in old age they will still produce fruit; they ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 92:12-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God