Sermons on curse and sware:

Guard Your Heart (February 13, 2022)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 11, 2022

Judahs’ sins were engraved on the tablets of their hearts (Jeremiah 17:1). What sins would be engraved on our hearts? Their sin was idolatrous because they were putting faith in mere mortals rather than God. How are we any different today?

GUARD YOUR HEART Text: Jeremiah 17:5 - 10 Jeremiah 17: 5 - 10 Thus says the LORD: Cursed are those who trust in mere mortals and make mere flesh their strength, whose hearts turn away from the LORD.  (6)  They shall be like a shrub in the desert, and shall not see when relief comes. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:5-10

Denomination: United Methodist

Exceptional

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 12, 2022

Being "exceptional" is not superiority, it is being the exception to the rule.

I recently read the following quote. I don’t know who said it, but I thought it fit today’s lesson, which I have entitled “Exceptional.” Here's the quote: "It is, I think, pertinent to recall that the achievement of the Christians of the first century was due to the fact that their faith ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It's Better To Light A Candle Than Curse The Darkness Series

Contributed by David Moore on Jun 9, 2010

To show how that as men respond to light of God's Word more light is given, but as they withdraw the light is retracted

Studies in the Gospel of Mark It's Better To Light A Candle Than Curse The Darkness Text: Mark 4:21-25 Introduction: A young boy went with his parents touring around Europe one summer. Part of their tour included visits to the great old cathedrals of the past. As he visited cathedral after ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:21-25

Denomination: Baptist

Curses And Blessings Are From The Lord - Proverbs 3:33

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 10, 2011

Curses and Blessings Are From The Lord - Proverbs 3:33

Curses and Blessings Are From The Lord - Proverbs 3:33 Proverbs 3:33 The LORD puts a curse on the homes of the wicked, but blesses the homes of the righteous. I. He Puts A Curse On The Wicked II. He Puts Blessings On The Righteous I. He Puts A Curse On The Wicked ; ; Deu_7:26, , ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:33

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Curse Of Eternal Life--How's That?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 8, 2023

How could eternal life be a curse? We’ve always been told that our end, our goal in life, is to live forever.

Saturday of 5th Sunday in Course 2023 How could eternal life be a curse? We’ve always been told that our end, our goal in life, is to live forever. True enough, and the liturgy reinforces that idea frequently, especially with the constant repetition of per omnia saecula saeculorum, or “forever and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:1-10, Genesis 3:9-24

Denomination: Catholic

Sweat For Pay Not Pay To Sweat

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 16, 2018

Has our quest to overcome the curse cursed us worse?

Gen 3:19 In the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread, till thou return unto the ground; for out of it wast thou taken: for dust thou art, and unto dust shalt thou return. Coming home from my granddaughter's soccer game (they won), I passed by one of the gyms in town and saw a lad on his way in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:19, Proverbs 9:10, Proverbs 1:7

Denomination: Baptist

Training Your Tongue To Work God’s Way Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 12, 2009

You can train your tongue to work God’s way. Let’s look into the Word of God and see how.

New Habits for a New Year Part 3: Training Your Tongue to Work God’s Way Ephesians 4:25-32 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Feb. 1, 2009 *Power Point Introduction: SLIDE 1 (Phrases in sequence): “Got a problem with your tongue?” “You don’t think so?” “Are you sure?” SLIDE 2 ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Are Those Who Bless The People Of God Series

Contributed by David Baeder on Jun 10, 2009

This is the first in a series of sermons on the Old Testament beatitudes. Who are the blessed ones? Those who bless the people of God

Series: OT Beatitudes Title: Blessed Are Those Who Bless the People of God Text: Numbers 22:1-6; 24:1-14. Introduction: I think we’re all familiar with the beatitudes with which Jesus began the Sermon on the Mount, recorded in Matthew 5. I thought it might be interesting to look at some similar ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Matthew 5 – Part 17 – What Is So Wrong With Swearing? Everyone Does It! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jan 7, 2010

Why is the F*** word and and the Sh** word used so freely today? Jesus doesn’t directly include this in what He says about oaths in Matthew 5 but it is there by way of application and other passages enlarge on this area of sin, so I am taking a detour.

Matthew 5 – Part 17 – WHAT IS SO WRONG WITH SWEARING? EVERYONE DOES IT! Why is the F*** word and and the Sh** word used so freely today? Jesus doesn’t directly include this in what He says about oaths in Matthew 5 but it is there by way of application and other passages enlarge on this. Is it a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mt Ebal & Mt Gerizim Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jan 18, 2011

God warns of teh dangers and blessings that come with the law of God and provides the means by which sin can be dealt with

It’s interesting how some places take on a greater significance than others. For Australian sports fans the MCG is the sporting arena. For Elvis fans it’s Graceland in Memphis Tennessee. For car racing fans this weekend it’s Mt Panorama in Bathurst. Di & I have just been to some of the significant ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 8:30-35

Denomination: Anglican

Do You Trust Him?

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jun 5, 2011

Do we really trust the Lord?

Jeremiah 17:4-And you, even yourself, Shall let go of your heritage which I gave you; And I will cause you to serve your enemies In the land which you do not know; For you have kindled a fire in My anger which shall burn forever.” 5-Thus says the Lord: “Cursed is the man who trusts in man And ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

Advice, That Will Bring Blessings Pt.2

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 3, 2010

The wisdom of God is all important, and when you go after Him you will receive it, little by little. Verse upon verse teach from the book of Proverbs.

Advice, that Will Bring Blessings pt.2 Text: Proverbs 21:1-31 The king’s heart is in the hand of the LORD, Like the rivers of water; He turns it wherever He wishes.2 Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, But the LORD weighs the hearts. 3 To do righteousness and justice Is more ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 21:1-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

“do You Want To Be Blessed?”

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Dec 18, 2013

God has provided for us to be released from the curse and to live under blessing.

As I begin this message today, I want to ask you a question, “Do you want God to bless you?” You might think, “What a silly question!” Not really, Jesus asked this same question, and He wasn't trying to be silly. He was deadly serious. (READ TEXT) Note the scene here. ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Contempt For The Lord

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 7, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Do we blaspheme GOD by our own decisions? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that doing bad is not our trademark but our mark in this world is blessing if we do the opposite we blaspheme GOD. IV. TEXT:

I. EXORDIUM: Do we blaspheme GOD by our own decisions? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that doing bad is not our trademark but our mark in this world is blessing if we do the opposite we blaspheme GOD. IV. TEXT: 2 Samuel 12:14 (Amplified Bible) Nevertheless, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

His Name Is Wonderful Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 17, 2013

a message to help my audience understand the ways that God’s name is to be rightly used and to take deliberate action to make that happen in their worlds

Story - 2 elderly women in a church were discussing the problems of growing older. One said, "The worst thing is when your memory starts to go. I've known you all my life, and I can't think of your name. What is it?" The second lady thought for a moment and said, "Do you need an answer ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ