Sermons on Corrupt Communication:

Choosing To Step Up

Contributed by Harold Ihua on Aug 24, 2024

The life of a believer in Christ Jesus, is one of choices. The believer can either choose to step down- be conformed to the world or step up- be transformed into the image of Christ.

The admonition in Romans 12:2 to the believers in Christ Jesus not to be confirmed to the world is a stern warning not to allow the prince of the power of the air ( i.e the spirit that now works in the children of disobedience- demonic spirits) to take hold of their lives and minds. As the prince ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:2-3, Romans 8:29, Romans 12:1-2, James 1:21, Ephesians 4:21-32, Galatians 5:1, Romans 8:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Cleanses The Leper

Contributed by William Mouser on Feb 19, 2006

In healing the leper, Jesus showed his power not only over disease but all that disease represents in this world: the corruption and chaos of sin.

Psalm 42, 2 Kings 5:1-15, 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, Mark 1:40-45 Jesus Heals the Leper The miracle of healing which Mark records in today’s gospel lesson might seem, at first, to present a kind of contradiction in Jesus’ own ministry at this point. After Jesus has been mobbed all night long in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

In The Lion's Den Series

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 18, 2000

Daniel’s faith was tested again in his refusal to compromise on his worship of God contrasting with the corruption of King Darius’ court.

DANIEL 6 - IN THE LION’S DEN The title to this chapter is symbolic of the situation in which Daniel found himself. Here we have a character study of three types of people, the Good, the Bad and the Indifferent - as symbolised by Daniel, his enemies and King Darius. All three types are met in ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

It’s Not Just What We Say

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Dec 28, 2010

What we say has the power to destroy or to build up. As Christians we should in every case seek to build up those around us.

Charles Haddon Spurgeon, the famous British preacher of the nineteenth century, was once invited to preach in London in a public auditorium called the Crystal Palace for a special service. The facility seated almost 24,000 people. A day or two prior to the event, Spurgeon went to the Crystal ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessed Life - Pt. 2 - The Shared Life Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Feb 17, 2011

Fortune cookies, horseshoes, 4 leaf clovers, rabbit's foot . . . Luck. Athletes would often rather be lucky than good.However, living a blessed life is even better than trying to live lucky.

The Blessed Life Part 2 – The Shared Life I. Introduction You can choose to live your live based on luck. However, if you do that you must also be prepared to experience a hit or miss type of life. Luck is fleeting. Luck can’t be counted on. Luck gives you no guarantees. That is why I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38-47

Denomination: Pentecostal

Missional Church Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 23, 2014

A sermon on the need to reach the community outside the church (Material adapted from Daniel Overdorf's book, Rediscovering Community, chapter 8 Mission Focused)

HoHum: The Blues Brothers were on "a mission from God" to save from foreclosure the Catholic orphanage in which they grew up. Like the Blues Brothers, we need to believe and know that we are on a mission from God. In recent years there has been a renewed emphasis on the missional nature and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Mirror Of The Word

Contributed by David Smith on Jul 15, 2001

The Word of God can change us - if we allow it

The Mirror of the Word James 1:22-25 A - allows us to truly see a portion of ourselves in God’s eyes 1- We learn how to live His way. James 4:17 Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin. Gal 6:10 As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who Shall Abide In Thy Tabernacle? Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 14, 2024

who shall abide in thy tabernacle?

Psalms 15:1- 5 who shall abide in thy tabernacle? I. HIS CONDUCT i. His Walk - 2 He that walketh uprightly, ii. His Work - and worketh righteousness iii. His Word - and speaketh the truth in his heart. II. HIS COMMUNICATION - 3 He that backbiteth not with his tongue, nor doeth evil to his ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

The Importance Of The Church Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jan 10, 2007

This is a Purpose Driven Sermon on the Importance of The Church. The third sermon in a series.

God’s Committed Community: The Importance of The Church Two weeks ago we looked at the Nature of The Church and we found that the Bible calls The Church: 1. A FELLOWSHIP. 2. A FAMILY. 3. A BODY. 4. A FLOCK. Each one of these terms has special implications on how we are to treat other members ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Very Special Event!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Mar 3, 2003

Jesus Himself talked about it the last night that He spent with His apostles before His arrest & crucifixion. Do you remember?

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX ILL. The day before Thanksgiving a man in Phoenix called his son in New York & said to him, "I hate to ruin your day, but I have to tell you that your mother & I are divorcing; 45 years is ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Do We Need Each Other Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on May 27, 2005

"Why should I bother joining a church? I’m not the commitment type..." Let me give you 5 reasons why you should have a church family. *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

For a CD of over 100 of sermons by Darrell Stetler II (most complete with handouts), please e-mail darrellstetler2@sbcglobal.net. NOTE: The outline for this sermon, as well as many of the Scripture choices, are adapted from Rick Warren’s book "The Purpose Driven Life". “How ...read more

Scripture: John 13:35

Denomination: Holiness

Prayer Is So Important For A Church

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Oct 6, 2009

A church must remember that prayer is so important in preparing His people to live for Christ and to share His love with others as we carry out His Great Commission.

PRAYER IS SO IMPORTANT FOR A CHURCH Colossians 4:1-18 Proposition: A church must remember that prayer is so important in preparing His people to live for Christ and to share His love with others as we carry out His Great Commission. Objective: My purpose is to challenge God’s people to be ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Grow!

Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 19, 2009

Every Christ follower must be intentional in growing in relationship to others and God. And the church must be intentional about helping you to grow in your faith. That happens primarily through small group Bible Study and Sunday School

Our Strategy: Grow John 13:34-35 In this series, we’ve been looking at our strategy to accomplish our mission of “Connecting diverse communities to a lifestyle devoted to Jesus.” The first step in our strategy is “Celebrate.” We celebrate because worshiping God is the purpose of our life. People ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Methodist

Friend Of The Misunderstood Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 21, 2009

Misunderstand is accidentally or deliberate. Jesus dealt with the accidental by bringing witnesses, going to the root of the issue, and affirming the questioner; with the deliberate by refusing to make others happy, being true to Himself, letting actions

It’s easy to be misunderstood. Misunderstanding happens all the time. It is very, very easy to be misunderstood. One way to be misunderstood is to be vague and hazy. Just mumble under your breath and utter ambiguities, and I guarantee that you will be misunderstood. Some of you are devotees of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-19

Denomination: Baptist

A Senseless Life

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Nov 6, 2009

A senseless life is a life without God.

Text: “So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female he created them” (Genesis 1:27). Since God created man in His own image, how come some people are living a senseless life? If we believe God created life and if we believe He did not create anything ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-5

Denomination: Christian Church