Sermons on corruption: showing 91-105 of 19,385

God Rebukes Priests. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 18, 2024

In the Bible, God rebukes priests for their disobedience, corruption, and neglect of their duties.

In the Bible, God rebukes priests for their disobedience, corruption, and neglect of their duties. This rebuke serves as a warning and a call to repentance, not only for priests but also for all believers. Let us , explore biblical instances of God rebuking priests and the lessons we can learn ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:1-9, Isaiah 1:10-17

No One Can Hurt God's Temple

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 14, 2016

To show that GOD will destroy anyone who corrupts and pollutes his body after being delivered from these pollutions and corruptions of this world, so stay away from all these pollutions.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you hurting GOD's temple? No. I'm staying away from all pollution and corruption of this world. 2 Corinthians 6:17 (Amplified Bible) So, come out from among [unbelievers], and separate (sever) yourselves from them, says the Lord, and touch not [any] unclean thing; then I will ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Kind Of Faith We Need Today Series

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 13, 2010

Jesus said that the last days will mirror the days of Noah... they certainly do! Noah’s life is an example of how Christians ought to live in a world surrounded by wickedness.

Matthew 24:36-39 | Hebrew 11:7 The Days of Noah * These days would be like the days when the Lord returns: Genesis 6: * When corruption is common place * V1 – Population explosion – (USA – 1900:80m / 2000:300m) * V4 – Abnormal sexual practices and increased demonic activity * ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-39

Denomination: Baptist

Study In Revelation 7 Series

Contributed by James Lee on Oct 22, 2009

Study of Revelation, using "the Preacher’s Outline & Sermon Bible" as a guide. Includes work sheet for participants. boxes & underlined blanks may be missing

Study In Revelation Pergamos, The Corrupted Church: Rev. 2: 12-17 Pergamos is a church that has been corrupted by the world. There is great danger of becoming a corrupted church by allowing a worldly mind set to take over… 1. list some things that could be considered a worldly mindset and that ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Eye Of The Needle Principle

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on May 21, 2011

One of the most difficult teaching (Yet true) teachings of Jesus concerns the "eye of the needle". While this is not a theological exegesis of the text, this message speaks to practical truths found in this text.

The Principle of “The Eye of the Needle” Luke 18:18-30 * "How hard it is for those who have wealth to enter the kingdom of God! For it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the kingdom of God." These are the words of Jesus as recorded for 3 of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:18-30

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Go With Them

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 5, 2015

To show that we have to choose people that we go with. 1 Corinthians 15:33 Do not be so deceived and misled! Evil companionships (communion, associations) corrupt and deprave good manners and morals and character.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you go with good companies? Yes. Even it makes me a loner. 1 Corinthians 15:33 1 Corinthians 15:33 Do not be so deceived and misled! Evil companionships (communion, associations) corrupt and deprave good manners and morals and character. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 22:12, 1 Corinthians 15:55

Denomination: Pentecostal

Don't Make Covenant With Unbelievers

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 20, 2015

To show that GOD separated us from sinners by turning us into the sons of light to share gospel to those who are in darkness. Acts 26:18 (Amplified Bible) To open their eyes that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, s

I. EXORDIUM: Are you associating yourself with sinners? No. 1 Corinthians 15:33 1 Corinthians 15:33 (The Message) But don't fool yourselves. Don't let yourselves be poisoned by this anti-resurrection loose talk. "Bad company ruins good manners." II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Can We Contain Our Anger, Or Should We?

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jan 12, 2014

Why did Jesus get so angry in the temple when legal trading of animals was necessary as part of the ceremony. Look for the anger which resulted from the corruption hidden in the name of God.

Title: Can we contain our anger, or should we? Word Count: 1546 Tabs: Lent 3, Anger, Rage, Corruption Exodus 20:1-17 Psalm 19 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 John 2:13-22 Summary: Why did Jesus get so angry in the temple when legal trading of animals was necessary as part of the ceremony. ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22

Denomination: Episcopal

Healing Our Sick Hearts

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 24, 2018

There is, in fact, something in our nature that yearns for the divine, that longs for goodness and beauty and truth. Original sin has wounded us, but only our own deliberate actions can spiritually kill us.

Thursday of 2nd Week in Lent 2018 Reformation/Revolution “More tortuous than all else is the human heart, beyond remedy; who can understand it?” If any Scripture verse summarizes the view of the Protestant reformers about the nature of humans, this one from Jeremiah must be it. The RSV renders it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31, Jeremiah 17:5-10, Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Catholic

The Point Of No Return

Contributed by Terry Hovey on Jul 7, 2023

The unpardonable sin. That word is scary, isn’t it? Unpardonable! It’s not something that you normally hear in connection with God, is it?

The Point of No Return Mat 12:22-32 Mat 12:22-32 Then one was brought to Him who was demon-possessed, blind and mute; and He healed him, so that the blind and mute man both spoke and saw. (23) And all the multitudes were amazed and said, "Could this be the Son of David?" (24) Now when ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:22-32

Denomination: Methodist

Cycle Of Redemption Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 9, 2022

The Christian life is not believing in the cycle of birth but there is a cycle of redemption, a cycle of reformation, a cycle of resurgence and revival. I would like to leave with you three spiritual insights as Corrupted people, Compassionate God, and charismatic leaders in the cycle of redemption.

Theme: Cycle of Redemption Text: Judges 2:10-23 Greetings: ‘The Lord is good. His love endures forever.’ Introduction to the book of judges: This book is part of former prophets (Joshua, Judges, 1, 2 Samuel, and 1, 2 Kings). Judges are called Sophetim. It describes the exploits of the number of ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:10-23

Denomination: Methodist

Genesis Chapter Five Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Dec 3, 2022

These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Five. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.

GENESIS CHAPTER FIVE OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is that we have a genealogy of the race of humans from Adam until the flood. Matthew Henry (1714) – Genesis 5 This chapter is the only authentic history extant of the first age of the world from the creation to the flood, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:1-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"As Ye Know That Ye Were Not Redeemed With Corruptible Things"

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Jul 28, 2011

She had blood on her hands from murder, and that represented, in Shakespeare’s mind, the evidence, the consciousness of her sin.

…………….Dr Joseph Cook illustration……………………. In 1893 they had the first World’s Fair held in Chicago, there was an exhibit entitled "The Parliament of Religions." Dr. Joseph Cook represented the Christian religion. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:18

Denomination: Baptist

Internal Affairs Series

Contributed by Aneel Aranha on Feb 9, 2021

All of us — every single one of us — is inwardly corrupt. How do we heal the corruption? [Watch video: https://youtu.be/TdZjy3sBoW4]

Scripture Reading: Mark 7:14-23 Again Jesus called the crowd to him and said, “Listen to me, everyone, and understand this. Nothing outside a person can defile them by going into them. Rather, it is what comes out of a person that defiles them.” After he had left the crowd and entered the house, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:14-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Making Every Effort Toward Godliness Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Oct 1, 2005

God empowers us to live ethical, holy, upright lives in a corrupt world

Making every effort toward godliness II Peter 1 Soon after Sue and I arrived here 20 years ago, we began to print a simple church directory each year, mostly so that we all had a way to connect with each other. Soon long-time members began to say they were having trouble putting names with the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-21

Denomination: Brethren