Sermons on Contemptible:

Winning Your Kids To Jesus Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jun 17, 2007

6 of 6 messages. This was delivered on Father’s Day and focused on dad’s setting priorities.

Winning your Kids to Jesus Father’s Day June 17, 2007 There was a little first grade girl who wondered why her father brought home a briefcase full of work every evening. Her mother explained, "Daddy has so much to do that he can’t finish it all at the office." "Well, then" she asked, "why don’t ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Trickle Down Spirituality (The Remake)

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Mar 9, 2009

Matthew 6:33 is a foundational verse - about "trickle down spirituality" - this is a revised version of a message first delivered in 1998

Trickle Down Spirituality – The Remake TCF Sermon February 8, 2009 I was a little bit embarrassed and a more than a little bit ashamed last week, when Jim Garrett pointed out how weak my anointing to preach was, and the fact that I use powerpoint to cover up this hideous secret. Of course, he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Get Right Or Be Left Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 10, 2013

A study of the book of Romans chapter 1 verses 17 to 32

Romans 1: 17 – 32 Get Right Or Be Left 17 For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written, “The just shall live by faith.” 18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who suppress the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:17-32

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Party And The Pageant Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 1, 2013

This sermon covers most of Esther 1 and 2. I tell that part of the story and then draw some applications at the end.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a husband who was heading out to work one day, when his wife said, “I bet you don't know what day this is!” 1. The husband was perplexed, but was always a quick on his feet, he said, “Of course I know what day this is, my dear. How could I ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Revelation Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 2, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Mark 9: 2 – 13

Mark 9: 2 – 13 Revelation Mark 9:2-13, “2 Now after six days Jesus took Peter, James, and John, and led them up on a high mountain apart by themselves; and He was transfigured before them. 3 His clothes became shining, exceedingly white, like snow, such as no launderer on earth can ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-13

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Thanking God In Hard Times Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 9, 2017

1) A Communal Thanksgiving (Psalm 75:1), 2) A Careful Thanksgiving (Psalm 75:2-5), 3) A Contemplative Thanksgiving (Psalm 75:6-8), and finally 4) A Certain Thanksgiving (Psalm 57:9-10).

There are a lot of reasons why it seems odd to celebrate Thanksgiving this year. Not only does it seem that we just finished summer, but also in regards to what is going on in our world. We have witnessed tropical storms, earthquakes, terrorist acts and so many instances of suffering. For those who ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 75:1-10

Denomination: Other

The God Of Family Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 17, 2018

In this sermon, we explore how family can become an idol and how we can keep this from happening.

A. One day a Sunday School teacher was trying to drive home the importance of family life. 1. She illustrated her point by referring to the commandment “honor your mother and father.” 2. Then she added, “Now that we know God’s command for how we are to treat our parents, can any of you tell me a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:37-39, Luke 14:15-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Grace That Never Lets Go

Contributed by Gordon Pike on May 13, 2018

We can turn out backs on God but God will never turn His back on us.

One of my favorite Twilight Zone episodes is entitled: "It's a Good Life." It starts out with the host, Rod Serling, standing on a dark stage with the map of the United States over his shoulder. Mr. Serling starts out: "Tonight's story on the Twilight Zone is somewhat unique and calls for a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: United Methodist

The Path Of Pain Part 2 Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 14, 2018

Message 46 in our journey through John's gospel. This is the second message exploring the passion of Jesus.

Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “The Path of Pain Pt 2” John 18-19 Review I. The Public teaching and ministry of Jesus 1-12 II. The Private teaching and ministry of Jesus 13-17 III. The Personal salvation ministry of Jesus 18-21 Last week we began tracking the various elements of this ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Leviticus Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 22, 2018

Because God is Holy, we must be holy and understand that He gave us holiness and we need to hold onto this gift from God which came through sacrifice.

Leviticus reveals the path to HOLINESS? Leviticus Key Words: Holy is used 77 times and implied over 150 times in this book. Key Phrases: I am the Lord, 48 times, Unto (before) the Lord, 135 times. Outline of Book: Chapters 1-16 The way to God – Is thru holiness Chapters 1-7 By ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 19:2, Leviticus 20:7-8, Leviticus 22:9, Leviticus 22:32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Got Integrity? Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 20, 2016

A study of the book of Job 31: 16 – 40

Job 31: 16 – 40 You Got Integrity? 16 “If I have kept the poor from their desire, or caused the eyes of the widow to fail, 17 or eaten my morsel by myself, so that the fatherless could not eat of it 18 (But from my youth I reared him as a father, and from my mother’s womb I ...read more

Scripture: Job 31:16-40

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

El Shaddai Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Oct 4, 2020

El Shaddai -- Mountain and Mother

We’re all familiar with the monthly magazine “Readers Digest,” amen? Besides stories and articles, it’s full of interesting little tidbits of information … some enlightening … some challenging … some funny. They usually appear at the end of articles as little slices of life that readers have ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-8, Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: United Methodist

Taking A Stand Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 6, 2015

If we are going to follow Jesus, we have to put him first above anything or anyone else.

Taking A Stand Text: Acts 4:1-22 Introduction 1. Have you ever had to stand up for something you believe in? When we stand, it's normally because there is some sort of opposition facing us. So we have to muster up the courage and take action to stand against that opposition. 2. When I first ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-22

Denomination: Methodist

#1- A Call To The Church Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Aug 19, 2015

How are we, as Christians, supposed to respond to gay marriage?

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Denomination: Holiness

Living In Love Or Death Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 14, 2013

We are taught here in John that we know that we have passed out of death into life because we love the brethren. Love of the brethren is a proof of sonship. People with a heart for God have a heart for people.

1 JOHN 3: 11-18 [LIFE, LIGHT & LOVE SERIES] LIVING IN LOVE OR DEATH [Matthew 22: 35-40 / John 15:12-14 / Luke 10:25-27] In his book Prayer: Finding the Heart's True Home, Richard Foster tells of an OLD SAGE who asked his disciples, "How can we know when the darkness is leaving and the dawn is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-18

Denomination: Baptist