Sermons on Contemptible:

The Rich Man And Lazarus

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Mar 11, 2004

Sermon on the story of Jesus in Luke 16 draws lessons from the position of each character in the story and the reversal of their positions.

THE RICH MAN AND LAZARUS Luke 16:19-31 INTRO.: One of Jesus’ teachings was the impossibility of serving two masters. He declared the absolute impossibility of serving both God and mammon (wealth). The Pharisees scoffed at Him. They were serving both God and money and considered themselves quite ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"It's Jesus Or Nothing!"

Contributed by W. Alderman on Mar 8, 2006

This is a message showing what Paul discovered in Christ Jesus.

It’s Jesus Or Nothing Text: Philippians 3:4-14 Introduction: In this section Paul states his attainments. 1. He was so loyal a Jew that he had never lost the Hebrew speech. 2. He was not only a religious Jew, he was a member of their strictest and the most self-disciplined ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-14

Denomination: Baptist

Comfort Ye

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 19, 2013

Comfort in the certainty of God's Word.

COMFORT YE… Isaiah 40:1-11. We have before us a passage which may well be very familiar to us: yet please do not allow its very familiarity to breed contempt. This is a little Gospel, a sort of proto-Gospel written by the prophet many years before the event. Our task is to ask Isaiah concerning ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Condemnation? I Don't Want To Hear It.

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Jul 28, 2011

The dictionary defines condemnation - the condition of being strongly disapproved of; "he deserved nothing but con-demnation"

John 3:19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, be-cause their deeds were evil. 20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. 21 But he that doeth truth cometh ...read more

Scripture: John 3:19

Denomination: Baptist

Rich, Rude & Foolish

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Sep 26, 2011

We should always treat others with kindness and respect.

Rich, Rude & Foolish September 25, 2011 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We should always treat others with kindness and respect. Focus Passage: I Samuel 25:1-13 Supplemental Passage: Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

That They May Believe Series

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Feb 1, 2011

Exodus 3:1-4:17 records the calling of Moses. The burning bush experience was one of revelation of God as the Great I AM to a reluctant leader. The key to understanding this passage is: TRUST!

Exodus 3:1-4:17 records the calling of Moses. The burning bush experience was one of revelation of God as the Great I AM to a reluctant leader. The key to understanding this passage is: TRUST! God believed in Moses as His man – and Moses needed to learn to trust God wholly – and the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Sixth Commandment Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 14, 2016

Sixth Command of God calls for a peaceful living and having calm and quiet life with one another.

Sixth Command: Do not Kill. Ex 20:13 In Bible the word anger/angry is used for 289 times, the word anger is used for 232 times and the rest for angry, Whereas the NT has only 12 times. The faculty of anger is God created one but use properly. F. Tennyson Jesse in his “Murder and Its ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:13

Denomination: Methodist

It Is Jesus Above All Else

Contributed by W. Alderman on Jan 9, 2009

When Paul compared himself to Jesus, he knew that Jesus was everything and in comparison he was nothing.

“It’s Jesus Above All Else” Text: Philippians 3:4-14 W. Max Alderman Introduction: In this section Paul states his attainments. 1. He was so loyal a Jew that he had never lost the Hebrew speech. 2. He was not only a religious Jew, he was a member of their ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-14

Denomination: Baptist

Conditions For Approaching The Lord's Table

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on Jan 10, 2015

Paul points out for us the conditions that need to be met when we approach the LORD's Table.

“APPROACHING THE LORD’S TABLE” 1 Corinthians 11:27-31 a. Void of CONTEMPT. (v. 27) Wherefore whosoever shall eat this bread, and drink this cup of the Lord, unworthily, shall be guilty of the body and blood of the Lord Genesis 26:11; Leviticus 4:13; 20:9, 11, 13,16, 27; ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:27-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Flight Into Egypt And The Massacre Of The Innocents. Abridged.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 26, 2022

Out of Egypt have I called my Son. Matthew 2:15.

THE FLIGHT INTO EGYPT AND THE MASSACRE OF THE INNOCENTS. Abridged. Matthew 2:13-23. MATTHEW 2:13. Joseph was called into exile. It is important that we do not linger in the place where we have been, but continue to follow the leading of God in our spiritual walk. After all, wherever God places ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Eternal Treasures

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 6, 2024

Is our focus on earthly kingdoms or the kingdom of God? How much do we treasure the things of God? Let’s examine heaven’s treasure in Matthew 13:44-52.

Eternal Treasures Is our focus on earthly kingdoms or the kingdom of God? How much do we treasure the things of God? Let’s examine heaven’s treasure in Matthew 13:44-52. Like black mustard, the kingdom of heaven will grow large, not stay small like exclusive sects teach. Like leaven it affects ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Vanity In Humanity Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 15, 2024

The Vanity In Humanity

Psalm 60:1-12 The Vanity In Humanity - THE BENEFACTOR DISPLEASED - 1 O God, thou hast cast us off, thou hast scattered us, thou hast been displeased; The Source of Judgment - 1 O God ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 60:1-12

Denomination: Holiness

A Servant's Heart - Psalm 123

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 3, 2002

How do we maintain a servant’s heart when those we serve are often unappreciative or critical?

This morning I’d like to talk about an activity which is part of our daily lives, one which occupies much of our time. It applies to us in our roles as parents, as husbands and wives, as friends, and as church members. It involves our occupations, whether we are employees, or homemakers, or ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 123:1-4, Psalm 123:1

Denomination: Baptist

Follow The Leader

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Dec 9, 2003

The consequences of complaining

“Follow the Leader” Numbers 11 - 16 Intro: Everyone lift you feet up in the air off of the floor. Okay, I may step on some toes this morning, so if you keep you feet up in the air, I won’t step o your toes! #Illust: Man went to monastery - only 2 words a year - 1st yr “Beds Hard,” 2nd yr - Food ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Balaam

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Dec 9, 2003

Lessons from the life of Balaam

“Follow the Leader” Numbers 11 - 16 Intro: Everyone lift you feet up in the air off of the floor. Okay, I may step on some toes this morning, so if you keep you feet up in the air, I won’t step o your toes! #Illust: Man went to monastery - only 2 words a year - 1st yr “Beds Hard,” 2nd yr - Food ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational