Sermons on Crooked Preachers:

The Consequences Of Cheating. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 1, 2024

It's important to recognize that cheating can cause harm to individuals and relationships, and can also undermine personal growth and integrity. It's important to promote honesty, respect, and fairness in all aspects of life.

I want to talk to you about a topic that may make us all uncomfortable, but it's essential for our spiritual growth. Cheating is a subtle sin that can creep into our lives in various ways, from small white lies to massive fraud. But God's word is clear: cheating is always bad, and one must ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 6:1-7, Galatians 6:7-8, Proverbs 10:9

The Dangers Of Complaining And How It Can Give Demons Rights To Torment You Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Dec 3, 2024

As Christians, we are called to live a life of gratitude and thanksgiving.

As Christians, we are called to live a life of gratitude and thanksgiving. However, it's easy to get caught up in complaining and negativity, especially when faced with difficult circumstances. But did you know that complaining can actually give demons rights to torment you? The Bible Warns ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:14-15, Psalm 100:4-5

How To Prepare For The Day Of The Lord?

Contributed by Barnabas Park on Mar 2, 2026

As we prepare for the day of Christ's return, we are called to stand pure and blameless.This blamelessness is ultimately achieved by sharing an overflowing love for one another, which allows us to walk in the light and face the Lord's coming with absolute confidence

Philippians 1:9–10 “And this I pray, that your love may abound still more and more in knowledge and all discernment, so that you may approve what is excellent, and so be pure and blameless for the day of Christ.” When our love grows under the guidance of true knowledge and spiritual discernment, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:9-10, 1 John 4:16-17, Philippians 2:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Greater Inheritance (Part 1)

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Jan 8, 2002

Is our inheritance in this life, the life to come, or both?

The Greater Inheritance (Part 1) In the modern church we have lost the concept of our eternal promise. We sing about heaven and claim that we believe in our inheritance in heaven, but when it comes to living out faith, the lives of most Christians contradict these claims of faith. The church has ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 56:10-11, 1 Timothy 6:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

Give And Take

Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Feb 7, 2002

There are many areas in which we must give and many areas in which we must take.

Life is a “give and take” proposition. A. This is true in the area of material possessions and money. 1. We give of our time and talents in the work place and we take an agreed upon wage for our efforts B. This is true in love and emotional support. 1. We are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:40-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Set The Trumpet To Thy Mouth!

Contributed by Rory Chance on Apr 16, 2007

describes the responsibility we have as watchmen over our world.

The Book of Hosea opens with a clear command to the watchmen that God has placed over Israel. In the face of the impending destruction and devastation that would accompany the Assyrian army as it forged ahead into the land of those that God loved… The Command for the Watchmen is simply this… Set ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 62:6-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Designed To Shine

Contributed by Kelvin Parks on May 16, 2007

to put this is proper context ... Jesus is saying to His disciples ... You and you alone are the light of the world.

DESIGNED TO SHINE Matthew 5:14-16 Preached At Greater Faith Church-Baptist Waukegan, IL on Wednesday, May 16, 2007 • Text: Matthew 5:14-16 (v.14) Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hid. (v.15) Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

What Hinders Church Growth?

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 1, 2007

There is a number of things that hinders the church from growing.

ACTS 2:41-47 “WHAT HINDERS CHURCH GROWTH?” A) Church growth is normal ... Standing still and stagnation is not normal for the church! * The first century church saw believers added daily! * The early church would have kept the adding machines and the computers going to keep up with it’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

Come Out With Your Hands Up

Contributed by Everett Mccoy on Jul 19, 2008

Everyone loves a good pursuit. Like in an old western - God pursues us. It’s about time we surrendered!

7 Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence? 8 If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths, you are there. 9 If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle on the far side of the sea, 10 even there your hand will guide me, your right hand ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:7-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Set Me On Fire, God

Contributed by Danny Anderson on Oct 27, 2006

If we intend to come out of this conference with anything more than we came in with, we must experience Holy Ghost fire. Witnessing it will not suffice. We must experience that fire burning the crud out of our inmost being if we intend to leave with any c

Set Me on Fire, God! *Today’s church needs a good dose of Holy Ghost fire! Text: Luke 3:1-17 - v. 16 - "I baptize you with water, but One is coming who is more powerful than I. I am not worthy to untie the strap of His sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire." Introduction: If ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Three Secrets Of An Effective Church - 1 Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Apr 8, 2003

What the church needs to do to be the church

THREE SECRETS TO BEING AN EFFECTIVE CHURCH ROM 12:3-8 • Last Sunday we saw how being an effective Christian demands surrender in our lives and a willingness to stay on God’s altar. 1) Twofold command through Paul: a) Do not be conformed to this world: not just stop doing what they do(list of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:4-5

Shiphrah And Puah Series

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 22, 2012

We are going to explore about two women whom most of you would not have heard: Shiphrah and Puah!

Shiphrah and Puah! Exodus 1:17”But the midwives feared God, and did not do as the king of Egypt commanded them, but saved the male children alive.” Hey guys, I have set out to write this message which I just preached in the church this morning! I wish the same anointing pours down on ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:1-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

The High Price Of Low Practice

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Oct 17, 2011

This message describes the devaluation of the Christian life in modern culture and how we can be restored from a place of backsliding.

"The High Price of Low Practice" 1 John 1:5-10, Psalms 32: Scripture Reading 1 John 1:9 "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." The question for us in the light of the context of our key verse is, can a Christian ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

Supremely Wrong

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Dec 9, 2011

Christian thought and biblical morality have an important historical and practical place in American society. This sermon examines the historical evicence that demonstrates America's strong religious foundation and calls Christians today to reclaim oru s

Religious intolerance is growing in our country. Organizations such as the American Civil Liberties Union, an Americans for Separation of Church and State have brought lawsuit upon lawsuit against the placing of religious symbols on public property, against churches and clergy who speak out ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Turning The Other Cheek Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Jan 14, 2011

verse by verse through Acts

[2] Well this morning we’re going to talk about what it really means to turn the other cheek. Jesus taught us that we’re supposed to love our enemies. Jesus taught us that we’re not supposed to seek revenge on those who mistreat us. We’re not supposed to return evil for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:35-40

Denomination: Baptist