Sermons on Control Speech:

Forewarned Is Forearmed Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 1, 2016

Jesus warns his followers about hard times near at hand, in the current age, and in the future end times. Today we will look at the “then” and the “now.” Next time we will begin to address the “later.”

Forewarned is Forearmed (Mark 13:1-13) 1. A woman blogs, “Today, I learned that my daughter's gerbils are not afraid of the vacuum cleaner.” 2. That is not normal. All animals should be afraid of the vacuum cleaner. And all people should know how to spell it. One c, two ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Memorializing Memorial Day

Contributed by Perry Greene on May 18, 2020

America exists by the providence of God as does the Kingdom of Heaven. Both are about ideals, not turf.

1. “. . . We are trying to do a futile thing if we do not know where we came from or what we have been about. America was born a Christian nation. America was born to exemplify those elements of righteousness which are derived from the revelation of Holy Scripture.” W. Wilson 2. The rewriting of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon On True Power

Contributed by William Meakin on Oct 15, 2022

One of the many definitions of power stated in the dictionary is the capacity or ability to direct or influence the behaviour of others or the course of events.

“You will continue to suffer if you have an emotional reaction to everything that is said to you. True power is sitting back and observing everything with logic; true power is restraint. If words control you, that means everyone else can control you; breathe and allow things to pass.” These words ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7, Acts 1:8, Luke 10:19, 1 Corinthians 4:20

Avoiding The Ditch

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 2, 2021

We usually tend to think of stories having a good guy and a bad guy. The good guy is always the hero and the bad guy is always the villain. This story adds a third dimension that makes us uncomfortable which is the indifferent category. This sermon is about avoiding the pain of others.

AVOIDING THE DITCH (July 25, 2012) Text: Luke 10:30 -35 Luke 10:30-35  Jesus replied, "A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell into the hands of robbers, who stripped him, beat him, and went away, leaving him half dead.  (31)  Now by chance a priest was going ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:30-35

Denomination: United Methodist

Go! And… Live The New Life - Ephesians 4:17–32 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 1, 2025

Have you ever noticed how sometimes people say they are “Christian” yet their life looks no different from the world?

Go! And… Live the New Life - Ephesians 4:17–32 Introduction: Living the Difference Have you ever noticed how sometimes people say they are “Christian” yet their life looks no different from the world? Imagine you were watching a football match, and one player proudly wore his team’s jersey but ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32, Romans 6:6, Colossians 3:9-10, Galatians 2:20, 2 Corinthians 5:17, John 10:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Holiness On Trial

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Mar 10, 2005

The Holy God faces an unjust trial that purchases our justification! Jesus is the Lamb of God.

Holiness on trial. Lk22:66-23:25. NWCC 13 March 2005 The Call to Worship had just been pronounced starting Easter Sunday Morning service in an East Texas church. The choir started its processional, singing "Up from the Grave He Arose" as they marched in perfect step down the centre aisle to the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Fall Back

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Nov 1, 2011

To share that we will only find real rest in Jesus and it’s time we fall back into His arms.

Today is Fall Back Day, the day that comes once a year in which we change our clocks back one hour to our Standard Time,(hence the name, Fall Back). Fall Back Day is one of the Most Awaited Days of Year. Nobody in their right mind ever looks forward to Spring Forward Day but for most people who go ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30, Matthew 11:27-30

Denomination: Other

For Goodness Sakes – Put Your Clothes On! Series

Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Apr 6, 2010

You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be made new in the attitude of your minds; and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness an

“For Goodness Sakes – Put Your Clothes On!” Eph. 4: 17-32 OPEN: The title of the sermon today is “For goodness sake-put your clothes on” This is not talking about the clothes you wore to church this morning, I’m assuming that everyone came to church after ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Prodigal Son

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Apr 15, 2002

The wayward son reveals a side of God’s character . . . His love.

THE PRODIGAL SON By JERRY FALWELL A. INTRODUCTION: IT’S ABOUT THE FATHER, NOT ABOUT THE SON. 1. The wayward son reveals a side of God’s character which most people don’t know, i.e., His love. 2. The Father’s love does not depend on how good you are or what you do. 3. The Father’s love for all of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

"What Are You Like?" Series

Contributed by Chris Santasiere on May 11, 2002

The answers to knowing what God is like are found in Jesus.

“An Interview With God” WHAT ARE YOU LIKE? John 14:7-11 May 11, 2002 Introduction Have you ever had a pen pal? In past school years, my wife has had the students in her class form pen pals with the students from a class from a different state. Usually, the other class’ teacher is a friend of my ...read more

Scripture: John 14:7-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Access Not Success Is The Goal Of Life.

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jan 22, 2001

Year C. Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany. Jeremiah 1: 4-19 January 28, 2001

Year C. Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany. Jeremiah 1: 4-19 January 28, 2001 Lord of the Lake Lutheran Church Web page http://lordofthelake.org By The Rev. Jerry Morrissey, Esq., Pastor E-mail pastor@southshore.com Heavenly Father thank you for Jesus unconditional love. Amen. Jeremiah 1: ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-19

Denomination: Lutheran

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

Don't Misuse God's Name Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 5, 2000

Looks at the various way God’s name can be misused.

Very few things bug me as much as hearing the Lord’s name misused. When I was 15 I went to work on the tugboats out of Saint John New Brunswick and hanging around with sailors it didn’t take long before I had pretty much heard any words that I might have missed in high school. And so if you take ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Christmas Characters: Zechariah Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Nov 27, 2020

A look at different characters in the Christmas story

Christmas Characters: Zechariah Luke 1:5-80 November 29, 2020 I want you to think about all of the words you have spoken in your lifetime! Most likely, it’s a lot of words and the majority of us can’t remember what we’ve even said. Out of all the words you’ve said since you first began speaking, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

You Are Not A Bird

Contributed by Jody Marsh on Sep 10, 2022

“She did what she could.” This affirmation from Jesus gives us a way forward in a world where not everything is possible for us.

You Are Not a Bird Scripture: Mark 14:1-9 Closing Hymn: 572 or 573 Great PowerPoint slides and sermon notes for the congregation to fill in are available. Email jaykaymarsh@yahoo.com to get them. This sermon is from an article The November 2021 Adventist Review. It is condensed from a sermon ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-9

Denomination: Adventist