Sermons on Damage:

How Pride Destroys A Church Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Mar 2, 2023

This is the seventh message in a series we're doing on 1st Corinthians. Today we're talking about how a little leaven will leaven the whole lump, and how Church discipline not only keeps the integrity of a congregation, but how it is actually a loving act to the sinning member.

Text: 1 Corinthians 5:1-13 OPEN WITH PRAYER AND THANKSGIVING Now we've been in 1 Corinthians for a while, and we've seen Paul address a few of the issues that were going on in that Church. And I don't know about all you, but I'm thankful that God chose to add this book to the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-13, 1 John 1:9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Fifth And Sixth Trumpets Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Aug 28, 2023

A day is coming where mankind will answer for all of the evils we have done. Yes, Satan will be judged and receive what is his … but so will mankind! Our deception today is thinking that God will not hold us accountable. This is what the 5th and 6th trumpets reveal for us.

Alpha and Omega, Part 33, Revelation Part 10 The Fifth and Sixth Trumpets Revelation 9:1-21 Introduction - Been studying together, chapter by chapter, to understand God’s plan for creation - Last week, we unpacked the announcement of the first four trumpets -- These bring about what is ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 9:1-21, Ephesians 6:12, 1 Peter 5:8, Isaiah 14:12-15, Luke 10:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Tongue PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 15, 2024

This sermon explores the power of our words, urging us to use our tongues responsibly to reflect God's love and bring healing, guided by Psalm 39:1.

Good morning, beloved family in Christ. It’s a joy to be with you today, standing shoulder to shoulder in the house of our Lord. We are here, not because we are perfect, but because we are loved by a perfect God. We are here, not because we’ve mastered every word and action, but because we are held ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 39:1

Topics: Bridle, Tongue

Soul Power PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 3, 2023

This sermon explores the interaction between the Spirit, the Soul, and the Body, emphasizing the importance of understanding God's Spirit within us.

Hey there, family! Glad to see each and every one of you here today, ready to dig into God's Word together. We've got a great topic lined up today, and it's one that I think is going to hit home for a lot of us. We're going to be talking about the Spirit, the Soul, and the Body, and how these ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:16

Topics: Guard, Soul

Finding My Identity In Christ PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 8, 2023

This sermon explores our identity in Christ, the importance of recognizing falsehoods from the enemy, and the transformative power of God's love.

Hey there, church family! I'm so thrilled to have you all here today. We're going to be chatting about something that I believe is really essential for us as followers of Christ. It's all about who we are in Him, how we can spot the falsehoods that the enemy tries to feed us, and the beautiful ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:10, 1 John 3:1, 2 Corinthians 5:17

Topics: Identity, Knowing

What Are Some Of The Ways I Can Avoid Acting, Speaking, Or Reacting Impulsively?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. Ask the Lord to help you to hold your tongue and consider carefully how your speech will effect others.

1. Ask the Lord to help you to hold your tongue and consider carefully how your speech will effect others. James wrote, "Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry."(James 1:19) 2. Carefully consider the long-term effects of any impulsive behavior. Solomon wrote, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Peace On Earth, And In The Church

Contributed by John Dobbs on Dec 13, 2000

The Angels Proclaimed that there would be peace on earth, Jesus prayed for peace in the church!

Morning Message Central Church of Christ December 10, 2000 John Dobbs PEACE ON EARTH, AND IN THE CHURCH, PART ONE Introduction: Luke 2:1-15. It was the mission of Jesus to save lost humanity, build a family of believers, and and those believers into the world to spread the greatest message ever ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-15, John 17:20-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hung By The Tongue

Contributed by Ralph Coleman on Nov 1, 2001

Be careful how you talk

HUNG BY THE TONGUE James 3:5,6 Mark 15:13,14 Luke 23:21 John 19:5,6 The Tongue: The organ of taste and speech. In addition to its many references to the tongue in a literal sense, the Bible also uses the word tongue for a particular language or dialect. The word tongue also refers to a people or ...read more

Scripture: John 19:5-6, James 3:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Lest We Forget!

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Nov 8, 2001

Sermon for Remembrance Sunday 2001

Remembrance Sunday John 15:9-17 I am not old enough to remember the Second World War – I was born ten years after it ended. But my father and my Uncle Don were involved in the war. Story: Dad served in the North African campaign and was at Alamein. He also served in the Italian campaign. At ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Anglican

How Can The Lord Help You Overcome Any Tendency To Act As A Judge?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Angry cynical people die young. Men who score high for hostility on standard tests are four times more likely to die prematurely than men whose scores are low.

What are the problems with trying to play the role of a judge over others? Illustration:Angry cynical people die young. Men who score high for hostility on standard tests are four times more likely to die prematurely than men whose scores are low. Bottom Line, quoted in Homemade, February 1989. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Feast Fit For A King

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 4, 2002

It is easy to fall into the trap of gossip, the bait is deadly.

Galatians 5:15 But if ye bite and devour one another, take heed that ye be not consumed one of another. Matthew 18:6 Whosoevershall offend one of these little ones which believe in me,it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:15, Matthew 18:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

All I Want For Christmas Is ... Joy

Contributed by W F on Nov 5, 2006

Where you can get some Christmas Joy

ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS ... JOY "But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people" (Luke 2:10). There are so many good reasons for us to be afraid in the world at the moment, and there are so many things that are out there just ...read more

Denomination: *other

Ready To Do Whatever Is Good

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Nov 15, 2006

A short sermon challenging us to think about what it means for us to be model Christian citizens, responding to the generosity of God.

Titus 3: 1-7 These seven verses contain a beautiful summary of the Gospel, the Good News of the Lord Jesus. They also contain a simple summary of what it means to be a model Christian citizen in a non Christian society. It now seems true to say that the UK is no longer a Christian country. We ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:1-7

Denomination: Anglican

The Godly Father

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jun 21, 2004

The Godly father is observant, compassionate, demonstrative.

The Ideal Father Luke 15:20 INTRO.: The story of the prodigal son gives us a picture of the ideal father. The Father in the story refers to God. Who could be a better father? What is the ideal father like? Verse 20 paints a vivid picture. Let’s look at it. I. The father who is like God always ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Cure For The Cancer Of Prejudice Series

Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Feb 28, 2005

This sermon uses Peters vision to examine a cure for prejudice.

(powerpoint with subpoints to the three main points is available upon request) Today’s culture seems to be more attuned to issues of prejudice than perhaps any other time in our history. However; simply being aware of something does not readily present a remedy. Prejudice is very much like a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:9-16

Denomination: Baptist