Sermons about Common Interests

A Return To Civility: 9 Do Not Lie Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Aug 24, 2024

| 761 views

lies, distortion, exaggeration. They are all they same. This message looks at why we lie and the damage those lies can cause to others and to us.

I think that if we were honest today, we’d all agree that there is a feeling of violation that happens when we feel that we have been deceived. Most relationships can take almost anything except deceit. It was Friedrich Nietzsche who said, “I'm not upset that you lied to me, I'm upset ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Pursue Reconciliation

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Feb 14, 2025

| 405 views

A series on Matthew 5

Title: “Put off Anger and Pursue Reconciliation” Scripture: Mt. 5:21ff Type: Expos. Series Where: GNBC 2-16-25 Intro: One of my favorite authors is Philip Yancey, and the reason why I like him so much is because he writes so insightfully on the subjects of grace, forgiveness and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Stay On Target Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Feb 19, 2024

| 1,523 views

Stay on Target Series: Fan the Flame (2 Timothy) Brad Bailey – January 28, 2024

Stay on Target Series: Fan the Flame (2 Timothy) Brad Bailey – January 28, 2024 Intro One of the most fascinating things in life… is that it seems that it is only at the end of life that we get a perspective on what really matters… on if our lives have meaning and purpose. If you want to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:8-15, 1 Timothy 1:5-7, 2 Timothy 2:19-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Vine And His Branches Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 16, 2009

based on 4 ratings

| 6,822 views

What does it mean to bear fruit for Jesus today?

The vine and the branches John 15:1-7 I was in the hospital the other day and I noticed a sign on the wall of the little store by the entrance. It said, “Chips $1.35.” And I remembered buying the same size bag for a nickel. Anybody else remember that? Now, we pay ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

God's Plan For The Elect Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jun 1, 2022

based on 4 ratings

| 4,375 views

To establish God’s plan for the elect: was formulated before the foundation of the world; manifested in due times (the dispensation of grace); revealed unto the apostles, and preached unto the world. This lesson refutes Calvin's theory of predestination.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. God’s plan for the elect Introductory Remarks. 1. In this lesson today, we will be discussing the theme: “God’s Plan for the Elect." This will become the fourteenth lesson in the sermon-series entitled: "Re-digging in Old Wells." There will be many others ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-30, Ephesians 1:3-14, Ephesians 3:1-7, Titus 1:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Not Allowing Our Possessions To Possess Us (The Eighth Commandment) Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 4, 2001

based on 81 ratings

| 7,483 views

God calls us to be managers of His stuff, so our stuff doesn’t possess us.

Each one of us have been ripped off before. Most of us know what it feels like to have our home broken into by a burglar, or have a purse or wallet stolen. Many of us have been conned before. Perhaps the worst kind of theft is stealing a person. Stealing, robbery, kidnapping, extortion, swindling, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:15, Deuteronomy 5:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Tall Strong Trees With Deep Wet Roots

Contributed by Mark Jones on May 29, 2003

based on 74 ratings

| 14,330 views

Psalm 1 Gives God’s plan for success and happiness; the growing Christian is a happy Christian.

Tall, Strong Trees With Deep Wet Roots! Psalm 1 1 Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers. 2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates day and night. 3 He is like a tree planted ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

Improving Your Signal Strength Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Sep 3, 2005

based on 5 ratings

| 5,177 views

7th message in an 8 week series on the Lord’s Prayer. This one deals with the phrase: "Keep us from temptation and deliver us from the Evil One."

Can You Hear Me Now? Good! Week 7 “Improving Your Signal Strength” MATTHEW 6:13 & 1 CORINTHIANS 10:13 INTRODUCTION: Rick Warren tells of a Pastor in California that had to go into downtown Santa Ana for a meeting. He was late and ended up parking in a No Parking Zone. He wrote a note to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:13

Denomination: Christian Church

Love God With All Your Heart, Soul, Mind & Strength Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 13, 2007

based on 20 ratings

| 67,337 views

Idolatry is preferring something above God. God doesn’t just want to be added to your list of preferences and activities. He demands that He is your love, your greatest desire, the one who occupies your thoughts and the one you seek to please above all.

Politics is a blood sport. Some go on principle and naively believe that others will see the logic and fairness of their position while other politicians spin their opponents position and prognosticate to vilify their opponent and scare the electorate that their opponent’s position will result in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-38

Denomination: Other

An Inconvenient Truth Series

Contributed by Susan Blader on Sep 2, 2007

based on 8 ratings

| 8,777 views

It is not always convenient to be a Christian, as is revealed by the character of the people whom Paul greets at the end of his letter to the Romans.

An Inconvenient Truth A Sermon on Romans 16:3-16 Zig Ziglar once visited the Washington Monument on a trip to DC. As he arrived with some friends, he heard a guide announce, “Ladies and gentlemen, there is currently a two-hour wait to ride the elevator to the top of the monument.” The guide then ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:3-16

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

He Did It His Way Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 28, 2010

| 6,760 views

A study of chapter 48 verses 1 through 35

Ezekiel 48: 1 – 35 He Did It His Way 1 “Now these are the names of the tribes: From the northern border along the road to Hethlon at the entrance of Hamath, to Hazar Enan, the border of Damascus northward, in the direction of Hamath, there shall be one section for Dan from its east ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 48:1-35

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Be Radical For Jesus! Or Other Radicals Will Fill The Void!

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Apr 12, 2015

| 4,213 views

Too many radical people are rising up and attacking Christians! This is in part due to radical ideals sewn in the 1970s. Communism also plays a role. If we are not radical for Jesus then other radicals will take over.

Be Radical for Jesus! Or Other Radicals Will Fill The Void! by Kelly Durant Acts 2:44-45 Now all who believed were together, and had all things in common, 45 and sold their possessions and goods, and divided them among all, as anyone had need. 2. The disciples of Jesus were ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:44-45

Denomination: Salvation Army

Expletives Deleted - Lifting Our Speech Out Of The Gutter Series

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 14, 2016

| 8,773 views

In this lesson, we learn about different kinds of expletives that should not be on our lips.

Introduction: A. One day an elderly preacher told his congregation that he was feeling a bit lonely and depressed. 1. So one of the church members suggested to the preacher that he should buy a pet. 2. Thinking this was a great idea, he hurried to town and after much deliberation, bought a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:3-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

4 Essential Building Blocks For Marriage Series

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on May 15, 2013

| 6,841 views

Marriage matters to God. And because it does, we must make sure we’re doing marriage His way.

EXTREME HOME MAKEOVER HPC EDITION 4 Essential Building Blocks for Marriage Genesis 2:18-25 Marriage matters to God. And because it does, we must make sure we’re doing marriage His way. INTRODUCTION Without a doubt, marriage and the family unit appears to be in trouble. Some would even ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Marriage Matters Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 6, 2023

based on 2 ratings

| 4,847 views

Because God designed marriage, we must do marriage His way.

A pastor visited a fourth-grade Sunday School class and asked the young disciples this question, “What does God say about marriage?” Immediately one boy raised his hand and replied, “Father, forgive them for they know not what they do!” I enjoy hearing what kids say about love and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

Sermons on Common Interests:

Scripture

Rating

Date

Denominations

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

Confident Preaching