Sermons on Contemptible:

Called To Love

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Feb 16, 2014

We have been called by God to love Him, to love one another, and with Christian love to serve others with the intent of sharing the good news of God’s love with them. Paul’s treatise on love in 1 Corinthians 13 gives us insight as to how we are to love.

CALLED TO LOVE I Corinthians 13:1-13 "Love is the medicine for the sickness of the world.” So said noted psychiatrist Dr. Karl Meninger. He summarized his therapeutic approach this way: “Love cures. It cures those who give it and it cures those who receive it.” We have been ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Longhorns, Unicorns, And Other Horns Series

Contributed by Peter Baumgartle on Jul 14, 2015

Key verse: Because of rebellion... It prospered in everything it did, and truth was thrown to the ground. - Daniel 8:12

"In the third year of King Belshazzar's reign, I, Daniel, had a vision, after the one that had already appeared to me." - Daniel 8:1 This was a hard one. The chapter ends with Daniel telling us that this vision left him exhausted and physically ill. He confessed that this vision was beyond ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 8:1-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

See That No One Misses

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 18, 2014

3 times in the Bible people were said to “miss” or come short of the grace of God. This means THEY DIDN’T MAKE IT TO HEAVEN! Let's look at them and see if maybe we might be in the same danger.

SEE THAT NO ONE MISSES Hebrews 12:14-17 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: GROUND SIRLOIN ON SALE 1. It was a holiday weekend when a man walked into a butcher shop that had a sign in the window saying, "Ground Sirloin: 29 cents per pound.” 2. “Wow!” He exclaimed, “that’s the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Giving, Greetings And Goodbyes

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 27, 2011

Principles on giving and examples to follow. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Outline: MONEY - HOW TO TAKE UP AN OFFERING: giving was Church centered (vs 1) giving was regular (vs 2a) giving was for everyone (vs 2b) giving was proportionate (vs 2c) giving was carefully handled (vs 3) PEOPLE - EXAMPLES WORTH FOLLOWING: Timothy (vs 10) Apollos (vs 12) Household of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-24

Denomination: Brethren

The Banquet

Contributed by Joe Tilton on Aug 28, 2013

Messiah uses a banquet to make serious point about how we should think of ourselves. Does self esteem have a place in a Christian's life?

September 1, 2013 The Banquet A drunken man who smelled like beer, sat down on a subway seat next to a priest. The man’s tie was stained, his face was smeared with red lipstick, and a half-empty bottle of gin was sticking out of his torn coat pocket. He opened his newspaper and began to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-14

Denomination: *other

The Spiritual Armor Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 16, 2015

TODAY WE COME TO THE LAST OF THE ELEMENTS PAUL SPEAKS OF WHEN HE IS TEACHING ABOUT SPIRITUAL WARFARE, THE WEAPON OF PRAYER.

THE SPIRITUAL ARMOR OF PRAYER EPHESIANS 6:18-20 TODAY WE COME TO THE LAST OF THE ELEMENTS PAUL SPEAKS OF WHEN HE IS TEACHING ABOUT SPIRITUAL WARFARE. PAUL HAS TAUGHT US THAT, WHILE WE MAY FACE TRIALS AND DIFFICULTIES IN THIS WORLD, THAT THESE TRIALS AND DIFFICULTIES HAVE A SPIRITUAL ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:17

Denomination: Baptist

Lost And Found

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 17, 2015

I DOUBT IF THERE IS AN EXPERIENCE THAT IS MORE SCARY THAN BEING LOST. THIS SERMON IS ABOUT THREE ACCOUNTS OF SOMETHING LOST AND THE JOY WHEN THEY ARE FOUND..

LOST AND FOUND I DOUBT IF THERE IS AN EXPERIENCE TO A CHILD THAT IS MORE SCARY THAN BEING LOST. IT CAN HAPPEN EASILY. WE GET SIDETRACKED OIN A STORE, THE CHILD GOES OUT FOR A SHORT WALK, AND THEY GET TURNED AROUND. IT HAPPENS TO ADULTS AS WELL. I REMEMBER WHEN I WAS AT MOODY BIBLE INSTITUTE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Is Hell Forever? Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Sep 30, 2015

Although unpopular in today's culture of tolerance religious pluralism, the doctrine of hell is necessary for Christians and non-Christians.

Is Hell Forever? Perhaps an even more relevant question is whether there really is a hell? According to a 2003 survey by Barna research, 76% of Americans believe Heaven exists, 71% of Americans believe Hell exists, but only .005 believe that they will be sent there. So, while many people believe ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:11-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Word Breakers & Will Benders Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Oct 1, 2015

How we talk and interface our will with the will of others says something about our Father in heaven. Our words, promises, and intents reflect on people’s view of God. God desires an accurate reflection of Himself in and through us.

Word Breakers & Will Benders Matthew 5:33-37 33 "Again, you have heard that it was said to the people long ago, 'Do not break your oath, but keep the oaths you have made to the Lord.' 34 But I tell you, Do not swear at all: either by heaven, for it is God's throne; 35 or by the earth, for it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Man Of Conviction Series

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Oct 1, 2015

God will provide the necessary boldness if he has called you to be His voice of truth and reason.

ELIJAH—A MAN OF LIKE PASSIONS 06 A Prophet of Conviction TEXT: 1 Kings 18:17-20 1 Kings 18:17-20 KJV And it came to pass, when Ahab saw Elijah, that Ahab said unto him, Art thou he that troubleth Israel? [18] And he answered, I have not troubled Israel; but thou, and thy father's ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:17-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Aqua Colored Film Of Sin

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jul 10, 2016

Beloved, see others as Christs sees them. See others and yourself through his eyes. Allow him to remove the aqua colored film of sin and allow yourself and others to shine brightly in the light of the S-O-N.

I recently read a story about Alan Calhoun of Bristol, Connecticut who spoke about a tag sale ... a garage sale ... that he and wife had several years ago. They had decided to put out a mirror that they had received as a wedding gift. The reason they were selling it .... was that it had a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-8, Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Anglican

Pride In The Last Days

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Jan 1, 2016

After praying for a message for 2016, I'm bringing a word to beware of pride as described for the most part in 2 Timothy 3:1 but using supporting texts also.

Pride in the Last Days Introduction: Usually its typical and appropriate to preach about new beginnings and resolutions during the new year. I've done so in the past and reckon I will do so again -in the future but this year is different, perhaps because the times we live in are different. But ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jacob's Prayer Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Apr 20, 2016

Jacob was about to have three reunions. In the midst of then he gave us a model prayer.

When I was in the work force I was in middle management for my employer. An employee of mine was named Eric. Eric was a bad boy. He had the much deserved reputation of being a partier and a womanizer. Some of his stories would even make me uncomfortable. He often got himself in binds at work but I ...read more

Denomination: Foursquare

When Training Children, It Is Important To Nip Things Ins The Bud Series

Contributed by Tim Pollock on May 19, 2016

Sermon Series by Dr. Tim Pollock on Parenting

It is one of the deep passions of my life to do all I humanly can, to raise a generation of sold-out-for-God, Bible-loving children and youth. Discipline is vital part of training champions for God. George Washington in a letter to the Virginia Regiment said, “Discipline is the soul of an ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 19:18

Denomination: Baptist

Bridge Over Troubled Water Series

Contributed by Dwayne Dickson on Mar 5, 2016

We learn through the story of Jacob that God is there for us during our darkest moments. All we must do is cling to Jesus and Jesus will give us the victory.

A Bridge Over Troubled Water Introduction Over the last few weeks we have been looking at the beginning of the nation of Israel. We had several stories about Abraham. And last week we looked at Abraham’s son Isaac on the altar as representing Christ and the New Testament Gospel. But that ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ