Sermons on Contempt:

Fight Fair Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 2, 2006

Whether married or single, relating well to people includes conflict, so you may as well learn to fight well and to fight fair.

Fight Fair 1. • My wife and I were happy for twenty years. Then we met. —Rodney Dangerfield 2. Soon after our last child left home for college, my husband was resting next to me on the couch with his head in my lap. I carefully removed his glasses. “You know, honey,” I said sweetly, “without your ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 20:3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Indescribable

Contributed by Joel W. Lohr on Mar 2, 2002

Trying to re-capture the wonder of our first love of Christ and to understand his indescribable love for us.

Have you ever been speechless? Have you ever been so overcome with emotion that words failed you? I can think of times in my life when I have been hard pressed to put words to my emotions and those times are more than memorable. Sometimes those moments that defy description are moments of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Love?

Contributed by John Lee on May 30, 2002

Paul clearly defines wht love is in I Cor. 13. Are we living a life of biblical Love?

WHAT IS LOVE? I Corinthians 13 Paul lists fifteen characteristics of Christian love. 1. Love is patient. The Greek word (makrothumein) means patience with people and not patience with circumstances. It is the word used of the man who is wronged and who has the power to avenge himself but will ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Not Common

Contributed by Andrew Drummond on Jun 3, 2006

Often things in our lives, even though they once held great value, become nothing special, average. Even though their value has not changed our attitude towards these things do. What happens when we do this to God...

(Show off my pen and praise it as something special) Some of you are looking at me thinking, “what on earth is he talking about, it’s just a pen.” Well for all of you who are thinking that you are absolutely right. It is nothing special. I am sure that there are thousands of these same jackets all ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 10:1-4

Lesson 28: Preach A Jewel Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 4, 2018

Learn to to preach an exciting African-American style one-point sermon

Lesson Goal Learn how to preach a one point sermon. Lesson Intro The African-American church has had a unique and interesting development in the history of American Christianity. A unique style of one-point sermon developed which can have great impact in any culture. The jewel sermon is one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:2-12

Denomination: Baptist

Giving God Your Worst

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on May 21, 2020

In the Book of Malachi we see Israelites dishonoring the Lord by offering animals as sacrifices that they would cull out of their herds and flocks. We also see priests dishonoring the Lord by actually offering these detestable non-sacrifices. Do we offer the Lord our best or our worst?

Malachi 1:6-14 (This sermon is a shorter sermon due to being delivered via Facebook/Live during the Covid-19 shutdown) Today we will be reading from Malachi 1:6-14 If you would like to turn to that passage in your Bibles … (Explain where it is found) It is important to know what the situation ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:6-14, Malachi 1:1-5, Malachi 3:16, Deuteronomy 6:5

Denomination: Nazarene

Don't Be Overconfident

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Oct 22, 2022

Christians must live in unity with each other and with a humble understanding of ourselves before God by living a holy and sanctified life.

THE WORLD IS CATERING TO “SELF.” THE WORLD IS WORKING HARD TO ERODE AND DISINTEGRATE THE FAMILY. THERE IS A SHIFT TO FIND WAYS TO SEGREGATE, SPLINTER, AND POLARIZE OTHERS TO DESTROY THEIR DESIRE TO FELLOWSHIP AND HAVE RELATIONSHIP. ANYONE WHO DOES ANY FORM OF SHOPPING CAN NOW EASILY USE THE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14, Romans 12:3, Acts 10:34-35, Galatians 3:27-28, 1 Peter 5:5-6, 1 Peter 1:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

Isa 53: 3 Jesus Was Despised Series

Contributed by Robert Irvine on Apr 15, 2024

In Theology, if something is duplicated in the Bible, we can assume that God is making an effort to get our attention on the issue. So it’s interesting that the word “despised” is repeated twice in this verse. So we can say that God wants us to know that Jesus was despised.

There is a general rule in Theology that if something is duplicated in the Bible, we can safely assume that God is making a determined effort to get our attention on the issue. And so it’s interesting that the word “despised” is repeated twice in this verse. So we can say that God wants us to face ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:3

Denomination: Baptist

This Far And No More Series

Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Sep 18, 2006

This sermon looks at the dangers of unforgiveness.

Too often we allow little things that take place to hinder our relationships with our Christian brothers and sisters. That is exactly what we see here in the ministry of Paul when he draws an imaginary line in the sand with regard to John Mark. Un-forgiveness Hinders… 1. Our Walk v. 38 – Any ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:36-41

Denomination: Baptist

Preparation For His Birth Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 27, 2008

Birth of Christ series (4 of 5).

THE BIRTH OF CHRIST PREPARATION FOR HIS BIRTH Luke 1:26-35 INTRO: We have been studying about the Birth of Christ for the past few weeks. Today, we want to learn about the Preparation for His birth. I. THE STORY LAID IN PALESTINE. A. Micah’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-35

Denomination: Baptist

Two By Two

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 10, 2018

The responses to the message of Christ Jesus and the amazement of Jesus at unbelief and belief.

2 By 2 Mark 6: 1 – 13 Intro: Two little boys were on their way home after attending Sunday school where the lesson had been about the devil. One boy asked the other, “What do you think about this “devil thing”? The other boy responded, “You know how Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny and the tooth ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How Do I Use Words Well? Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Jun 24, 2021

What type words produce healing and life in us and in others?

Proverbs How do I … Use Words Well? June 27, 2021 Proverbs 18:21 NIV “The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.” What type words produce healing and life in us and in others? 1. Wise words Proverbs 12:18 NIV “Reckless words pierce like a sword, but ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:21, Proverbs 12:18, Proverbs 13:20, Proverbs 25:11, Proverbs 12:25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

30 The Book Of Galatians – Chapter 6:15-18 - Message 30 – Paul Bore The Branding Marks In His Body – Grace And Peace And Mercy Essential – Circumcision Of No Effect Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Apr 14, 2025

Paul bore the stigmata in his body, the branding marks because of faith, as did the Lord. He suffered much. Grace and mercy are looked at, and circumcision yet again. The new creation as opposed to keeping the Law. And wonderful Blandina tortured for faith.

30 THE BOOK OF GALATIANS – CHAPTER 6:15-18 - Message 30 – PAUL BORE THE BRANDING MARKS IN HIS BODY – GRACE AND PEACE AND MERCY ESSENTIAL – CIRCUMCISION OF NO EFFECT This is the last message in Galatians and I hope the series has helped you in the joy of the word of God. I trust God has blessed ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:15-16, 2 Corinthians 5:17, John 3:3, John 3:7, 1 Peter 1:3-4, 1 Corinthians 7:18-19, Galatians 5:5-7, 2 Corinthians 10:9-10, Zechariah 4:6, Isaiah 53:2-3, Isaiah 53:5, 2 Corinthians 11:23-25, Galatians 6:18, Galatians 6:17, Galatians 1:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Days Should Speak!

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 2, 2001

An exhortation to be role models for our youth.

Days Should Speak Job 32:1-22 "Experience is the best teacher, but it has the highest cost." "I got my education from the school of hard knocks." "I’ve been around the block a time or two." "What? Do you think I was born yesterday?" "Sonny, in my ...read more

Scripture: Job 32:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Contending For The Sanctity Of All Human Life

Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Aug 19, 2005

How would you advise a mother who was pregnant with her fifth child based on the following facts? Her husband had syphilis. She has tuberculosis. Their first child was born blind. Their second child died. Their third child was born deaf. Their fourt

Contending For The Sanctity Of All Human Life How would you advise a mother who was pregnant with her fifth child based on the following facts? Her husband had syphilis. She has tuberculosis. Their first child was born blind. Their second child died. Their third child was born deaf. Their ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:16-17

Denomination: Baptist