Sermons on Contemptible Speech:

A True Memorial Day

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Sep 17, 2009

How the Declaration of Independence holds solid biblical truths and how they affect our nation.

HOW TO MAKE THIS A TRUE MEMORIAL DAY BY DR. JERRY FALWELL A. THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE 1. I am going to begin by reading from the Declaration of Independence because it has some solid biblical truth I want you to hear. “We hold these truths to be self-evident: That all men are created ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:34

Denomination: Baptist

Getting God's Gracious Attention

Contributed by Thomas Bartee on Feb 1, 2011

The Scripture text mentions a group of people that God took special notice of, and then tells what they were doing that caused God to look upon them so favorably.

Introduction: I am going to speak on the subject," Getting God's Gracious Attention." My text is found in the book of Malachi, the third chapter, verses sixteen and seventeen. I am going to show you how to live a life that find's favor with God. The kind of life that makes God proud of you! We, ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:16-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Building A Strong Christian Family

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Feb 22, 2011

Talking to an expatriate worker in the Middle East, one reporter asks the question: What motivate you to endure all the hardships, discriminations, injustices and loneliness? The expatriate answered, “The thought that I’m doing all these for my family!"

BUILDING A STRONG CHRISTIAN FAMILY Psalms 27:1-5 Talking to an expatriate worker in the Middle East, one reporter asks the question: What motivate you to endure all the hardships, discriminations, injustices and loneliness while working in other country? The expatriate answered, “I’m doing all ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Can We Overcome The Problem Of Divisions?

Contributed by Amor A. Dee on Mar 11, 2011

The Bible speaks us on how to deal divisions in life.

Amor Dee Text: James 4:1-12 Sermon Structure: Problematical Subject: Division Theme: How can we overcome the problem of divisions? Intro: Greetings… Text… Title… Prayer… To all of us who were here this morning, how many times do we ever feel like we’re all alone? ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-12

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Lesson 4: Don't Trust Your Mind - Trust God's Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Oct 4, 2010

The mind is one of the most amazing and most dangerous things we possess. It is incredibly creative, self-justifying and horribly deceiving and sick. So Paul tells us when it comes understanding God, using our minds only will never get us there.

In our series: Lessons in how NOT to be a Christian, we have seen: Lesson 1: You (and your church) do not belong to you, but to God Lesson 2: Don't worship your pastor Lesson 3: Don't confuse the world's wisdom with God's And now Lesson 4: Don't rely on your own mind Scientific ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-16

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Promotion Does Not Come From Different Places, From Human Beings

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 7, 2016

To show that promotion never came from east, from west or from south, all three directions of mankind, but it came from North the one that is not mentioned among the 4 directions.

I. EXORDIUM: Will I get promotions? Yes. GOD promotes. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that promotion never came from east, from west or from south, all three directions of mankind, but it came from North the one that is not mentioned among the 4 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 75:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Proverbs: The Power Of Your Words Series

Contributed by C Jordan on May 15, 2011

Proverbs tells us that the power of life and death is in our tongue. That tells us that our words are powerful, and we need to use that power wisely.

PROVERBS #3: THE POWER OF YOUR WORDS OPENING SCRIPTURE: “Getting wisdom is the most important thing you can do!” (Proverbs 4:7a, NLT). • In May we are going on a month long journey through the Book of Proverbs. THE BIG IDEA: Proverbs tells us that the power of life and death is in our tongue. ...read more

Denomination: *other

It's Got To Be Perfect Or Not

Contributed by Lorraine Greeff on Feb 19, 2021

Apostle Paul, Jesus and others, all had somethings to say to churches throughout the bible, be it good or bad. Revelation chapter 2, chapter 3

IT’S GOT TO BE PERFECT…OR NOT 1 Corinthians 1:1-12 Paul, called to be an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and our brother Sosthenes, To the church of God in Corinth, to those sanctified in Christ Jesus and called to be his holy people, together with all those everywhere who call on the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-12

Denomination: Charismatic

That You May Know Series

Contributed by Dr. David Hallum on Sep 11, 2019

Christians are encourage to KNOW they are eternally secure and from that knowledge continue to the work the works of God for the rest of their lives!

A number of years ago, there was a very mean man who sold wood to his neighbors. He took advantage of them by cutting his logs a few inches short. Everyone grumbled, but he was the only lumberjack and wood splitter in town. One day the report was circulated that the wood-splitter had been ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

Creation Simplified

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Dec 10, 2021

God’s Word tells us in Genesis about creation. We will see that the things taught in Genesis 1 are upheld throughout the rest of Scripture. Both the Old and New Testament writings affirm the Genesis account of creation.

Genesis Chapter 1 What does Genesis mean? Genesis means beginning or origin. Consider what information we would be missing if we didn’t have the book of Genesis: The history of the beginning would be missing. –how the earth was formed –how life began –how sin entered the world –how God made a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 10:6, Mark 2:27, Exodus 20:11, Psalm 19:1-3, Psalm 33:6-9, Psalm 95:5, Psalm 136:3-9, Isaiah 43:7, Revelation 4:11, Isaiah 45:18, John 1:1-3, John 1:14, Romans 1:20, Ephesians 2:10, 2 Peter 3:5, Psalm 148:1-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Graduation Day - Building A Life Of Biblical Success

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 9, 2021

Biblical success is about faithfulness to God. King David shared these words about success: “Do what the LORD your God commands and follow his teachings. Obey everything written in the Law of Moses. Then you will be a success, no matter what you do or where you go”

Sermon – Building A Life of Biblical Success Introduction: In the Bible, success is not about achieving things. Rather, biblical success is about faithfulness to God. When King David was about to die, he shared these words about success with his son, Solomon: “Do what the LORD your God commands ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:70-72, Proverbs 4:23

Denomination: Methodist

Excuses And Abilities (October 2, 2022)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Sep 27, 2022

Have any of us ever tried to create a legitimate alibi for any of our illegitimate behavior? Have any of us ever made a valid excuse for our sins of omission?

EXCUSES and ABILITIES Text: Exodus 4:10 -12 Exodus 4:10-12 But Moses said to the LORD, "O my Lord, I have never been eloquent, neither in the past nor even now that you have spoken to your servant; but I am slow of speech and slow of tongue." (11) Then the LORD said to him, "Who ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:10-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Taking Jesus Seriously

Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on May 1, 2020

Many times when people say things to us that are hard to believe, we may reply. "are you serious?" However, Jesus was serious in everything he said.

TAKING JESUS SERIOUSLY Introduction: Many times when people say things to us that are hard to believe, we may reply, "are you serious?" However, Jesus was serious in everything he said. I HE WAS SERIOUS IN HIS PREACHING. People in the time of Jesus would often say that he ...read more

Scripture: John 20:28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Thou Shalt Have No Other Gods Before Me

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Mar 24, 2018

Thou shalt have no other gods before me

THOU SHALT HAVE NO OTHER GODS BEFORE ME By Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (March 24, 2018) “I have sent also unto you all my servants the prophets, rising up early and sending them, saying, Return ye now every man from his evil way, and amend your doings, and go not after other gods to ...read more

Denomination: Friends

How To Become Wise

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Dec 16, 2015

Hebrew scholars in Jesus’ day clearly expected Bethlehem to be the birth place of the Messiah. These men were from Persia whose knowledge of the Hebrew Scriptures could be traced back to the time of Daniel.

How to Become Wise Matthew 2: 1-2, 10-11 Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, 2 saying, “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal