Sermons on Corrupted Intents:

Dodging Decisions Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 21, 2021

What is often passed off as indecisiveness or propriety or procrastination is a dishonest attempt to keep from honoring what is right and fair. We can see Felix’s motives as an example. We can also see how God can use such red tape.

Dodging Decisions (Acts 24:1-27) 1. So today we honor our graduates, and we honor our fathers. 2. I will honor our graduates with a joke: Why did Mary want to work at a Kentucky Fried Chicken outlet even though she'd received her B.A. degree? Because it had been on her bucket list for a long ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:1-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Week That Changed The World: The Day Jesus Saw The Downfall Of Apostate Religion Series

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jul 15, 2021

Jesus finished His final day of public ministry. He taught the crowds in the Temple, confronted difficult questions, and then left for good. The Temple and its religious system was corrupt, useless, and irredeemable, and would be judged by God.

Mark 12:28-44 gives us details about the final day of Jesus' public ministry and HIs departure from the Temple. He will go to the Mount of Olives and present to His astonished disciples the reality of what is to come in the future, and it does not involve a new Israel free from Rome, nor the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-46, Mark 12:28-44, Luke 10:25-28, Luke 20:41-47, Luke 21:1-4, Matthew 23:1-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Thorns And Roses And Eternal Happiness

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 10, 2024

Whenever we realize that all is not roses, that thorns come along with every life, we have to deal with our duty toward God.

Friday of the Fourteenth Sunday in course 2024 At some point in every person’s life, there comes a realization that all is not well with that life. It may have to do with a really terrible family argument or tragedy. Sometimes it waits around until sexual awakening, and the confusing feelings that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:3-17, Matthew 10:16-23, Hosea 14:2-9

Denomination: Catholic

Babylon's Fall (Revelation 18)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 11, 2020

Let’s now take a look at the fall of Babylon, the end of a corrupt world political and religious system, in Revelation 18.

Let’s now take a look at the fall of Babylon, the end of a corrupt world political and religious system, in Revelation 18. Revelation 18:1 And after these things I saw another angel come down from heaven, having great power; and the earth was lightened with his glory. This important event, the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Devil's Strategies

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 14, 2025

The devil’s strategies are subtle, but as believers, we must not be ignorant of his devices (2 Corinthians 2:11). We must remain spiritually alert, grounded in God's Word, and filled with the Holy Spirit.

THE DEVIL'S STRATEGIES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Peter 5:8 "Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour." Supporting Texts: 2 Corinthians 2:11, Ephesians 6:11-12, John 10:10 INTRODUCTION The devil is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8, 2 Corinthians 2:11, Ephesians 6:11-12, John 10:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Go! And Understand God’s Heart Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 7, 2025

Throughout Scripture, we see a God who is both loving and just, a Creator who delights in His creation yet grieves over sin. The contrast between Genesis 1:31 and Genesis 6:6 presents a powerful opportunity to explore the heart of God.

Go! And Understand God’s Heart Introduction: A Tale of Two Verses Throughout Scripture, we see a God who is both loving and just, a Creator who delights in His creation yet grieves over sin. The contrast between Genesis 1:31 and Genesis 6:6 presents a powerful opportunity to explore the heart of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:31, Genesis 6:6, Psalm 19:1, Romans 3:23, Genesis 6:7-8, 2 Peter 3:9, John 3:16, 2 Corinthians 5:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Understanding The Characteristics Of The Natural Man

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 12, 2025

In the sight of God, the natural man is spiritually dead, regardless of his social status, education, or achievements.

UNDERSTANDING THE CHARACTERISTICS OF THE NATURAL MAN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 2:14 "But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned." ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Danger Of Ungodly Leadership Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 28, 2025

Leadership built on pride, selfish ambition, and violence will always end in disgrace and destruction.

THE DANGER OF UNGODLY LEADERSHIP By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Judges 9 Judges 9:1–6, 50–55 (KJV) 1 And Abimelech the son of Jerubbaal went to Shechem unto his mother’s brethren, and communed with them, and with all the family of the house of his mother’s father, saying, 2 Speak, I pray you, ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Danger Of Playing With Sin The Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 29, 2025

Sin is dangerous and destructive. To play with it is to endanger one’s destiny, peace, and eternity.

THE DANGER OF PLAYING WITH SIN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Judges 16:18-21 Supporting Texts: Romans 6:23, James 1:14-15, Proverbs 6:27-28, Galatians 6:7-8, 1 Peter 5:8 INTRODUCTION: Sin is a deadly poison that often presents itself as harmless pleasure. The story of Samson reminds us that ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Curse Of Disobedience: The Sin Of Achan Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 6, 2025

Disobedience to God’s command opens the door to defeat, loss, and destruction, no matter how small it appears.

THE CURSE OF DISOBEDIENCE: THE SIN OF ACHAN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Joshua 7:1-12 Key Verse: “Israel hath sinned, and they have also transgressed my covenant which I commanded them: for they have even taken of the accursed thing, and have also stolen, and dissembled also, and they have ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When Men No Longer Fear God

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 12, 2025

This message is both a warning and a call to return to godly fear—a holy reverence that honours God's authority, obeys His commandments, and trembles at His Word.

WHEN MEN NO LONGER FEAR GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 3:18 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 1:7, Ecclesiastes 12:13-14, Psalm 36:1-4, Jeremiah 2:19, Malachi 3:16-18 INTRODUCTION: The fear of God is the foundational principle of wisdom and godly living. It produces reverence, obedience, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Danger Of Ungodly Alliances Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 16, 2025

As believers, we must carefully evaluate every relationship, especially those that influence our spiritual direction. Not every connection is divine. Some are demonic assignments in disguise.

THE DANGER OF UNGODLY ALLIANCES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Texts: 1 Kings 16:30-33; 21:25-26 Supporting Texts: 2 Corinthians 6:14-17; Proverbs 13:20; Deuteronomy 7:2-4; Psalm 1:1-3; James 4:4 INTRODUCTION: Relationships are powerful. They shape character, influence choices, and can determine ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 16:30-33, 1 Kings 21:25-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

One Day To Get It Right

Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Dec 6, 2006

The Only day to get our hearts—and lives—right with God is Today. A continuation of how to approach discipleship and transformation according to Dallas Willards VIM: Vision, Intent, Means. This sermon focuses on our Intent to change

SERMON— How Christ Can be Formed in Us—How we can grow in Christ (Dallas Willard, p. 85ff) VIM—Vision, Intention, Means Vision: Vision of the Kingdom. Have a mind and heart that have a picture and clear understanding of what it means to be a member of God’s Kingdom. Focusing on God’s Kingdom ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:7-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

Can You Trust The Bible And Science?

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Sep 11, 2011

This sermon dispells that idea that the Bible and Science are incompatable by demonstrating that tha bias of evolutionists against God has corrupted their discoveries.

Today, it is popular to say today “If you believe in the Bible, you are un-scientific.” This bias against Christians is most seen in three areas: Science, Education and Politics. As an example of this bias, during the Sept 8 Republican Presidential Primary Debate, Jon Huntsman accused ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:3-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational