Sermons on Criminals:

Are We More Wicked Now Than In Times Of The Past? Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 10, 2022

How wicked is our current world when compared with the past? We will look at the advance of evil in this world to try to answer that question. To help us, we will look at some quotes from an ancient document called "The Epistle of Barnabas". We are in wicked times.

ARE WE MORE WICKED NOW THAN IN TIMES OF THE PAST? In this address we are going to consider our current world and contemplate the question, “Are we more wicked than in the past?” We will look at a portion from the ancient “Epistle of Barnabas”. This message relates to the last days of the Church ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-4, 2 Timothy 3:13, Revelation 9:20-21, 2 Thessalonians 2:6-8, Matthew 24:37-39  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Carry The Cross Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 7, 2021

We all have a responsibility to carry the cross of Christ

Carry the Cross #2 Matthew 27, Luke 23 Good Morning I hope you are ready to receive the word of God and let it change you from the inside out. That …what is happening on the inside would be seen on the outside. The hardest thing is to pick up is the mantle of someone else. Because if you are not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-32

Denomination: Nazarene

The Power And Wisdom Of God Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 20, 2022

We did not get to understand the Gospel and be saved because of human wisdom but the power and wisdom of God. There is nothing man can boast about.

The church has been plagued by divisions, with groups taking sides and pledging their support for various leaders. • This competitive and partisan spirit was tearing the church apart. They pride themselves on men and not on Christ. • They were boasting in human wisdom, eloquence and influence, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25, Isaiah 29:14, Isaiah 55:8-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Right Choice

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Feb 23, 2003

This sermon deals with the fact that God gives us a choice where salvation is concerned and that he loves us enough to honor the choice that we make.

The Right Choice Mat 7:13-14,6:24,7:24-27,25:32-33,46,27:44, Luke 23:39-43, Duet 30:19 February 16,2003 I. Edwin Thomas was a master actor during the last part of the 1800s. He wasn’t a big man but he had a big voice, and there were none that were better . A. He played Richard II at the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:19, Luke 23:39-43

Denomination: Baptist

Muddy Waters [simplicity / Assurance]

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 25, 2005

If you had a child that was abducted, and you had the chance to get a message to them telling them how to get home...would you make that message simple or complicated? So it is w/ God’s salvation. Free Powerpoint at website.

Muddy Waters Acts 16:25-30 PowerPoint at: http://www.gbcdecatur.org/sermons/MuddyWaters.html Several cases of child abductions have been in the news in recent weeks. And just this past Friday, in a kidnapping horrifyingly reminiscent of Elizabeth Smart a few years ago, 9 yr. old Jessica Lunsford ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-30

Denomination: Baptist

Rusted Wealth Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 30, 2001

Wealth is not wrong, it is your attitude towards it that matters most to God.

First Baptist Church October 28, 2001 James 5:1-6 A man was a regular diner at a restaurant. The owner always did his best to please him. One day he complained that he only received one piece of bread with his meal, so the waiter promptly brought him four slices. The man said, "That’s good, but ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

You Haven't Repented Until You Change

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Dec 10, 2003

story of Nehemiah linked to repentance

August 4 Nehemiah - You Can Change The glory of the gospel is not that it grants forgivness to those who repent, but that it offers repentance for those who sin. You haven’t repented until you change Neh. 1:1-2:9 people who stray from God have hope and can return. Repentance. Neh. 1:4 when he ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love Your Neighbor As Yourself Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 11, 2003

Before you can love your neighbor as yourself, you must first love yourself.

The Greatest Commandment Series David Owens Sermon #3: “Love Your Neighbor as Yourself” (Pt. 1) 10/5/03 Text: Mark 12:28-34 Introduction: A. I want to begin this morning with the words to a song that was a big hit for Whitney Houston around ten years ago. “I believe the children are our are ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sin: Separation Anxiety

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 28, 2006

God will let unpleasant things happen in our life to move us on spiritually

Intro Story – swimming lessons. When I was about six years old I took swimming lessons one summer Remember, what it was like? I was scared – but it wasn’t so bad. We started by blowing bubbles, splashing in the pool, Dog paddle, pushing off from the side of the pool. The Instructor is always there ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 31:1-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Blessing The Bless-Er

Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 19, 2006

We bless God by recalling the good things he does for us.

Title: Blessing the Bless-er Text: Psalm 103:1-5 Thesis: We bless God by recalling the good things he does for us. Introduction: How do we bless the bless-er? What does it mean to bless God? When we bless someone: ľ We praise them ľ We exalt them or lift them up ľ We honor them and may ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Place For A Pity Party

Contributed by John Baggett on Nov 24, 2003

Pity is natural but is for others not ourselves. Self Pity is dangerous. (1)Everyone is subject to self pity (2ADVERSITY IS NOT MEANT TO LEAD US TO SELF PITY BUT TO STRENGHTH IN CHRIST(3)Turning to God in our self pity is our hope for deliverance from it

No Place for a Pity Party MT 16:21-24 If we think in terms of thankfulness we might say that there are many emotions that would compliment a heart that is filled with thanksgiving. For example love compliments thanksgiving, happiness compliments thanksgiving, joy and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-24, Matthew 4:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Helping The Helpless

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Oct 20, 2004

WE SEE IN THIS SERMON, THE DESPEARATE PROBLEM ,THE DEJECTED PARALYTIC , AND THE DIVINE PHYSICAN .

HELPING THE HELPLESS John 5:1-9 I heard a story about a man who came home drunk with his drinking buddies late one night. He got his wife out of bed and told her to give them some supper. She went into the kitchen and put some covered dishes on the table. When he lifted the covers, the dishes ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Punishment, Peace Passion

Contributed by James Gallop on Mar 27, 2005

“The punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed.”

PUNISHMENT, PEACE PASSION Isaiah 52:13-53:6 “The punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed.” A defendant was on trial for murder in Oklahoma. There was strong evidence indicating guilt, but there was no corpse. In the defense’s closing statement the lawyer, ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus Was Wrong!

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 28, 2005

This is a resurrection Sunday message looking at how the world views Jesus’ death.

(Started the Service with the first three verses of “Were you there when they crucified my Lord”. Did it very reflective, had the scripture read Luke 23:44-49 then preached the message. After the sermon went into high power resurrection songs, ie My Redeemer lives. I was afraid I’d drop dead ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-9

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Oppressed Savior Pp Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 21, 2008

The Savior was oppressed for us1

INTRODUCTION  SLIDE #1  Raise your hand if you have ever been unjustly accused of something?  Raise you hand if you have ever been punished for something you did not do?  If you had what was your natural reaction to what happened to you? Did you just sit idly by ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:7-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ