Sermons on cultural degeneration: showing 1,666-1,680 of 31,307

I Am A Sinful Man Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 9, 2013

The problems of our life are 1% external; 99% internal. Lent is a time for repentance, avoiding evil and doing good.

Fifth Sunday in Course 10 February 2013 “I am a sinful man” The liturgical calendar used with the Extraordinary form of the Mass calls this Sunday “Quinquagesima.” The meaning from the Latin is “the fifty days.” It’s about fifty days until Easter. Today ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Catholic

Why Moral Men Fall Into Sexual Sin Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 21, 2008

Immorality is at epidemic level in our nation. Moral men need to look at Davi’s life and understand that there are times when even moral men are more susceptible to temptation in this area.

1. Illus. of virus • Normally I don’t get all the little bugs that come through town. • On one occasion, I was overworked and run down. I picked up a bug that I otherwise would not have picked up. • When your immune system is compromised, you become susceptible to things you normally wouldn’t have ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Harlot

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on May 12, 2014

Satan uses a beautiful and appealing woman to attract men and women to himself. Since she appears to be so lovely and innocent the world will falsely believe she must be from “god". Our challenge today is: "Do not be deceived by her!"

The Great Harlot Revelation Part 27, Revelation 17:1-4 INTRODUCTION - Admittedly, not traditional Mother's Day message - God challenges us to draw closer to Him - Chapter 17 shows us some very unique perspectives from all of history -- If you ever wanted a quick look at Satan’s work, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 17:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The God Who Runs

Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Dec 6, 2014

A perspective on Luke 15: 1-3, 11b-32. The loving father does he wait for a lengthy and rehearsed apology from his returning son. He sees him coming in the distance and with joy runs out to greet him. In this way he brings honour again to his son.

Luke 15: 1-3, 11b-32 The God Who Runs God loves to have a party. He has been known to host the best and biggest celebrations in heaven whenever a sinner turns around from following their own desires and decides to come home to God. Everyone is invited to celebrate. Our parable today is not so ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Lutheran

What? Series

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 31, 2014

The WHAT questions about prayer

WHAT? Luke 18:9-14 Last week we began a series of messages on Prayer which I called: The 5 W’s of Prayer. We started with the WHO questions of prayer. Today we will continue with the WHAT questions. This may take two weeks. 1. What are the types of prayer? There are several types of prayer. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Failure Not Final Sermon V: From Bitterness Of Failure To Boldness Of Faith Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Mar 11, 2020

God's greatest servants suffered incidents of failure, but their recall of such a close relationship and personal experiences with the Lord in the past sparked repentance and renewal of faith.

FROM BITTERNESS OF RUINOUS FAILURE TO BOLDNESS OF RENEWED FAITH Standing there in the Sistine Chapel with head craned backward as far as possible, gazing in awe and amazement at the ceiling above, my eyes beheld the wonder we had heard about but could not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:54-62, Acts 4:8-13

Jesus On Judgment

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Oct 27, 2010

Jesus warns against unjust or critical judgment of others.

Jesus on Judgment Matthew 7:1-5 INTRODUCTION A. James Boice, pastor and author, tells of visiting Europe in the summer of 1970. 1. Stayed with a friend in a new high-rise apartment on the Rhine River. 2. Could see an old fashioned lock that once directed water from the Rhine across the flatlands ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

When The Land Enjoyed Her Sabbath

Contributed by Larry Grant on Jul 23, 2023

"The Sabbath was made for man, and not man for the Sabbath." In other words, the Sabbath was designed to serve and benefit man, not the other way around. God gifted man with a sabbath and He did not intend for the sabbath to be greater than man but that man would accept His gift with joy.

2 Chronicles 36:11-21(NKJV) "When the land enjoyed her Sabbath” July 23, 2023 I. A Failure 16 “…the wrath of the LORD arose against His people, till there was no remedy.” In chapter 7 God had given them a remedy! “If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 36:11-21

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On An Endorphins Rush

Contributed by William Meakin on Aug 2, 2024

Endorphins are defined as any of a group of hormones secreted within the brain and nervous system and having a number of physiological functions.

Ellen DeGeneres, an American comedian and actress once remarked: “Now, I'm no scientist, but I know what endorphins are. They're tiny little magical elves that swim through your bloodstream and tell funny jokes to each other. When they reach your brain, you hear what they're saying and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5, 1 Timothy 4:8, Philippians 4:8, John 16:33

Getting Creative With God

Contributed by Bradley White-Findeisen on Feb 7, 2001

God continues his creativity through us.

GETTING CREATIVE WITH GOD If one were to ask an unbiased observer to name that institution in our society which clearly espouses creativity, we can be sure that he would not name our twentieth-century church. This is an indictment of how we Christians feel about the mandate God has given us for ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Cannot Soft Soap God

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 12, 2019

A study in the book of Jeremiah 2: 1 – 37

Jeremiah 2: 1 – 37 You cannot soft soap God 1 Moreover the word of the LORD came to me, saying, 2 “Go and cry in the hearing of Jerusalem, saying, ‘Thus says the LORD: “I remember you, the kindness of your youth, the love of your betrothal, when you went after Me in the wilderness, in a land not ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 2:22

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Going Out For The Sake Of The Name Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 21, 2010

Understanding our mission dictates embracing missions. Failure to understand the first leads to failure to fulfil the latter.

3 JOHN 5 8 GOING OUT FOR THE SAKE OF THE NAME “Beloved, it is a faithful thing you do in all your efforts for these brothers, strangers as they are, who testified to your love before the church. You will do well to send them on their journey in a manner worthy of God. For they have gone out for ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

God's Perfect Family Man

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Jan 5, 2002

Sermon on Genesis 30, showing what God truly wishes for marriages to be and for a perfect father to be.

God’s Perfect Family Man DBF 1/6/02 Genesis 30 A. Jacob’s Poor Example B. Jacob’s Twelve Sons C. God’s Perfect Provision What is a perfect family man? Is it a father who is present with his children as they grow? Is it a husband who loves his wife and family above all else? Is it a friend in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 30:1-43

Denomination: Baptist

Encountering The Holy

Contributed by Steven Dow on Aug 24, 2002

What the church needs more than anything else is a dramatic encounter with the holiness of God to arouse us from our sin induced slumber.

WORSHIP: ENCOUNTERING THE HOLY Isaiah 6:1-8 August 25, 2002 Introduction: Raccoons go through a glandular change at about 24 months. After that they often attack their owner. Since a 30-pound raccoon can be equal to a 100-pound dog in a scrap, a zoo keeper felt compelled to mention the change ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Jeremiah The Preacher

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 19, 2012

Part of Jeremiah's First Sermon. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: • Picture 1: A plundered slave (vs 14-19). • Picture 2: A Stubborn Animal (vs 20). • Picture 3: A degenerate vine (vs 21). SERMON BODY: Ill: • If you want to embarrass a preacher: • Just ask him how the first sermon he ever preached ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 2:13-23

Denomination: Brethren