Sermons on Cycle Of Folly:

Sermon On Conservation

Contributed by William Meakin on Apr 2, 2022

Conservation is defined as prevention of a wasteful use of a resource.

Dian Fossey, an American-born primatologist, conservationist and author of “Gorillas In The Mist.” once remarked: “When you realize the value of all life you dwell less on past and concentrate more on the conservation of the future.” Genesis 9:1-3 reminds us: And God blessed Noah and his sons and ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 35:33-34, Jeremiah 2:7, Revelation 11:18, Psalm 24:1

Doing It Differently According To His Word!

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Mar 22, 2014

Do not let tradition and accepted practices prevent you from believing in what God said HE will do! Be willing to accept His Word and let His will be done in and through you according to His Word.

And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth, To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin's name was Mary. And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that art highly favoured, the Lord is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Pentecostal

Like An Ox To The Slaughter Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Oct 23, 2022

Wouldn't be nice if the choice we have to make in life where black and white, simple and clear cut ... but they aren't. In Proverbs 7, Solomon uses a 'spicy' way to discussing how Sin can be right up in our face and yet we can't see it ... until it's too late.

Last week we looked at Proverbs 9 in which Solomon contrasts Lady Wisdom with Lady Folly. Solomon attempts to make the choice between Wisdom and Folly as clear and as obvious as possible in the hopes of helping us to make the right choice. Would that it were that simple, amen, as making such an ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 7:1-17, Exodus 26:31, Exodus 30:23-25, Exodus 30:31-33, 1 Kings 11:4-6, 1 Kings 11:11-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

"What's Wrong With Pleasure?" Ecc. Pt 2 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 22, 2007

What is wrong with the pursuit of pleasure? Answer: It will become a tyrannical god – an idol that will never satisfy – it will never bring eternal meaning to your life.

“What is wrong with pleasure?” Ecclesiastes Pt. 2 Illustration: My timer is set for 30 minutes again: You may be thinking, “How many people will die in the world in 30 minutes?” The answer is 3,240 people. But here is a major problem - It is estimated that only 7% of the world’s population is ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Longer At The Gate Of Beautiful Without Testimony

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 26, 2025

God has not ordained His children to remain in shame, delay, or reproach at the edge of breakthroughs—He gives testimonies that glorify His name.

NO LONGER AT THE GATE OF BEAUTIFUL WITHOUT TESTIMONY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 3:1-10 Key Verse: “And he took him by the right hand, and lifted him up: and immediately his feet and ankle bones received strength. And he leaping up stood, and walked, and entered with them into the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Is In Control Series

Contributed by Steve Lawson on Nov 30, 2004

God’s soveriegnty in a free will world

God is in Control Psalm 33 Let the godly sing with joy to the LORD, for it is fitting to praise him. 2 Praise the LORD with melodies on the lyre; make music for him on the ten-stringed harp. 3 Sing new songs of praise to him; play skillfully on the harp and sing with joy. 4 For the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sin's Scars

Contributed by Larry Breeden on Oct 2, 2006

The destructiveness of sin

Sin’s Scars Various INTRO: Attitude of Oh well, No big deal! 1. Hear any body choosing to sin then say, “I’ll just ask God to forgive me a. I enjoy sin, rationalize or excuse sin as not a problem 2. I am not here to sit in judgment of any, but we ALL must have a clear ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

The Story - Sermon 9 Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 31, 2011

The story of the judges. Inspired by Frazee and Lucado.

A Few Good Men and Women Here Comes the Judge! October 31, 2010 - week 8 What’s the first word or thought which comes to mind when I say the word judge? Some of you have had experiences with these people which may not have been so pleasant. So, what’s the first word or thought when ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritually Bankrupt

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Jan 7, 2008

Shows how the abundance of pleasure can bankrupt the Spirit.

Spiritually Bankrupt Ecclesiastes 2: 1-3 1) I said in mine heart, go to now, I will prove thee with mirth , therefore enjoy pleasure: and, behold, this also is vanity. 2) I said of laughter, it is mad: and of mirth, What doeth it? 3) I sought in mine heart to give ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thick Headed Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 2, 2011

A study of chapter 10 verses 1 through 20

Ecclesiastes 10: 1 – 20 Thick Headed 1 Dead flies putrefy the perfumer’s ointment, and cause it to give off a foul odor; So does a little folly to one respected for wisdom and honor. 2 A wise man’s heart is at his right hand, but a fool’s heart at his left. 3 Even when a ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 10:1-20

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Don't Try To Manipulate God – Fear Him Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 27, 2009

14th in a series from Ecclesiastes. We cannot manipulate God into giving us what we want through our own righteousness and wisdom.

If you go to any store or website that sells books, you will find a number of books by one of the best-selling “Christian” authors of our time. Among some of the things that you will read in these books are the following quotations. Although some of you may be familiar with these books and/or the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:13-29

Denomination: Baptist

. God Is Our Friend Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 10, 2021

The world is full of people angry at God for allowing so much evil, and it puts a strain on our conviction that God is really a caring friend.

Martin Luther spent a major portion of his life looking for a God who liked him. He was devoutly religious from his childhood, but religion was more a burden than a blessing, for his God was not his friend. He knew God hated sin and demanded perfection and so he was obsessed with trying to be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

God Is Our Friend Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 26, 2021

God is our Father, but that is not enough. The message is not complete until we know too that God is our Friend.

Martin Luther spent a major portion of his life looking for a God who liked him. He was devoutly religious from his childhood, but religion was more a burden than a blessing, for his God was not his friend. He knew God hated sin and demanded perfection and so he was obsessed with trying to be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

God's Designed Purpose For His People Series

Contributed by Patrick Sherman on Jan 28, 2005

Live Life to the Glory of God and You will have a Fulfilling Life.

Ezek 24:24 24 Thus Ezekiel is unto you a sign: according to all that he hath done shall ye do: and when this cometh, ye shall know that I am the Lord GOD. KJV A sign: something material or external that stands for or signifies (points toward) something spiritual. God stated in the text, (Ezekiel ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 24:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Integrity Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 15, 2012

To have integrity is to be consistently and predictably honest in your dealings & relationships. God’s people are to be people of integrity. Let us open our heart & learn that the true way is always the best way.

INTEGRITY PROVERBS 11: 3 A person of integrity has the blessing of the Lord. To have integrity is to be consistently and predictably honest in your dealings and relationships. It is a noble thing to be known as a person of integrity. It means being willing to do what is right-even if it costs ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:3-20, Proverbs 28:6-18, Proverbs 28:1-14

Denomination: Baptist