Sermons on Corporal Punishment:

Bearing Fruit

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 20, 2019

Where is God when bad things happen? Are people who die in calamities and atrocities just getting what they deserve? Let’s discuss time and chance, and God giving us one last chance to repent. Let’s look at what Jesus said in Luke 13:1-9.

Where is God when bad things happen? Are people who die in calamities and atrocities just getting what they deserve? Let’s discuss time and chance, and God giving us one last chance to repent. Let’s look at what Jesus said in Luke 13:1-9. Unless You Repent Luke 13:1-3 Now on the same occasion ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

If We Are To Be Forgiving, Does This Mean We Shouldn’t Prosecute Criminals? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 29, 2020

Are Christians free to prosecute lawbreakers?

If We Are to Be Forgiving, Does This Mean We Shouldn’t Prosecute Criminals? (topical) 1. “A man, convinced of a crime, was in court. The judge said 'Why did the police arrest you?' The man replied 'For shopping too early.' The judge said 'Well that's not a crime, how early ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7, Genesis 9:5-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Call Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Oct 22, 2024

Psalm 66 is a corporate Psalm of Thanksgiving or Praise in response to the work of God in the lives of the people of Judah. This introductory message looks at the first four verses and the summons to praise - reflecting on the context of praise, the command to praise, and the content of our praise.

Psalm 66:1–4 ESV Shout for joy to God, all the earth; sing the glory of his name; give to him glorious praise! Say to God, “How awesome are your deeds! So great is your power that your enemies come cringing to you. All the earth worships you and sings praises to you; they sing praises to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 66:1-4, Exodus 14:21, Joshua 3:14-17, Philippians 4:6, 2 Corinthians 4:16-18, 1 Corinthians 15:54-57, James 2:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Are You A Revolutionary? Part 1

Contributed by Greg Carr on Aug 22, 2006

In 2005 George Barna, the founder and director of the Barna Group, a research and resource firm that provides valuable information to ministries and corporations, wrote a book titled Revolution. It is a book that discusses the paradigm shift that is happe

(This message was inspired by George Barna and his book, Revolution. I also found Sermon Central contributor, J. Martin’s messages on this topic helpful.) In 2005 George Barna, the founder and director of the Barna Group, a research and resource firm that provides valuable information to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hungering For God Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Sep 18, 2007

Why is worship supposed to be an encounter with God and not just going through the motions? How can you better encounter God each time you gather corporately as a church? The answer is in your appetite!

ENCOUNTERING GOD – Part One - Hunger Listen to this story, “I had my first experience with the presence of God when I was 5 years old. Arriving home from my ½ day of kindergarten, I usually ate lunch with my mom and then hurried off to play. When I would run out of things to do, I would resort ...read more

Scripture: John 4:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

Worship God Selflessly Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 12, 2015

The biblical idea of corporate worship is not so much focused on what you get out of the experience. It deals more with what you give. Did you offer God the very essence of yourself?

Series: Victorious! “Worship God Selflessly” Revelation 4 and 5 Open Welcome to everyone here today. I’m glad that you’ve joined us today. We’re in a message series through the book of Revelation titled Victorious! We’re approaching this book of the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Welfare Of A Nation Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on May 13, 2020

You are a change catylst. COVID-19 brought to a standstill of the economy of the nations. Now, the welfare of your company, your society, your city and your nation is at your hand. Find out by viewing this sermon.

Theme: Welfare of a Nation Text: 2 Chronicles 7:11-22 Introduction: I greet you all in the name of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Today we are going to mediate on the theme ‘Welfare of a Nation’ based on the scriptural verse 2 Chronicles 7:14. As on date according to the UN, there are 251 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:11-22

Denomination: Methodist

Wisdom’s Warning Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 12, 2010

In the call of wisdom, we can see: 1) Wisdom’s Cry 2) Wisdom’s Warning & 3) Wisdom’s Punishments & Rewards

Proverbs 1:20-33 "Wisdom’s Warning" Everton Community Church. Sunday, June 13 2010 Stephen Hawking, the biggest brain among the big brains of physics, took the star turn here for the recent World Science Festival. That he is now spending several weeks at the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:20-33

Denomination: Other

Someone Took Our Place

Contributed by Arnold Anoya on Aug 8, 2007

We come to live and death ends our work. But Jesus came to die to give us real life. The innocent takes the punishment of the guilty.

“But God demonstrates His own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Since we have now been justified by His blood, how much more shall we be saved from God’s wrath through Him. For if, when we were God’s enemies, we were reconciled to Him through the death of His ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:8-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Soften Your Heart: Revelation 9:21-22 Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Aug 10, 2013

We are are in danger of refusing to repent and refusing to soften our hearts, just like the last generation facing the final punishment poured out on the earth.

Revelation 9:20-21 The rest of mankind who were not killed by these plagues still did not repent of the work of their hands; they did not stop worshiping demons, and idols of gold, silver, bronze, stone and wood—idols that cannot see or hear or walk. Nor did they repent of their murders, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 9:21-22

Denomination: *other

You Can Alter Your Moods And Emotions!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 12, 2014

Who are you punishing by accepting bad moods? You must control your emotions by faith. Do you blame others for your moods?

MOODS: WHAT ARE MOODS? HOW DO WE GET INTO THIS MOOD? CAN WE CHANGE OUR MOODS... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Psalm 51:10 Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me. Ever wonder why they were called the SONS OF THUNDER? Mark 3:17 And James the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Deliverance From Excess Load

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Mar 22, 2010

A burden is a load. A burden can be a job or a duty. It can be a punishment or an inconvenience. A certain old woman was going somewhere with a heavy load on her head

Matthew 1: 28–30 says, “Come unto me all ye that labour and are heavy laden and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn of me. For I am meek and lowly in heart and ye shall find rest unto your soul. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” WHAT IS A BURDEN? A ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:28-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Tenants Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Oct 21, 2014

The fifth in a series on the Parables of Jesus, this four-point expository sermon explores the parable of vineyard tenants, focusing on the property, patience, persistence and punishment of God.

PARABLES OF JESUS ǀ THE TENANTS Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 3/2/14 Most of us are pretty familiar with product warning labels. It seems like almost everything has a warning label on it today. I recently came across some actual warning labels that really make you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:9-16

Denomination: Christian Church

Everyone Must Submit To Governing Authorities Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 10, 2014

Paul speaks about authorities in this world. 1- Authorities are established by God 2- Authorities punish the wrongdoers 3- Authorities must be respected by all

INTRO.- We have authorities or authority figures throughout all our lives. ILL.- Little Johnny was going to a public school and he was doing very badly in math. So his mother decided to put him into a Catholic school. When she got his report card at the end of the term, his marks in math had ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

26 The Prophet's Lamenting Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Jan 14, 2021

This message is about Jonah lamenting to God in response to God relenting on bringing punishment on the people of Nineveh on account of their repenting at Jonah's preaching.

# 26 – The Prophet’s Lamenting Jonah 4:1-4 – “But it displeased Jonah exceedingly, and he became angry. 2 So he prayed to the LORD, and said, “Ah, LORD, was not this what I said when I was still in my country? Therefore I fled previously to Tarshish; for I know that You are a gracious and merciful ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-4, Jonah 1:14, Jonah 1:12, Mark 11:27-33, 2 Kings 7:3-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible