Sermons on Damaging:

Agape Love Versus Self-Centered Love

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Aug 9, 2018

The church in Corinth, like many modern churches, was in a great deal of trouble. Self-centered love and self pride was wreaking havoc. What's the answer?

If you would, please stand as we say together our memory Scripture for this quarter: Matthew 6:31-33 “Do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. “But ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, John 13:34-35, Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Nazarene

A Plea For Onesimus

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Feb 24, 2020

A short letter from a man in prison to a man betrayed.

A PLEA FOR ONESIMUS "8 Therefore, though I might be very bold in Christ to command you what is fitting, 9 yet for love’s sake I rather appeal to you—being such a one as Paul, the aged, and now also a prisoner of Jesus Christ— 10 I appeal to you for my son Onesimus, whom I have begotten while ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:8-16, John 8:34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In The Beginning Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Aug 13, 2017

Sermon based the themes on the first 9 chapters of Genesis

In The Beginning Genesis 5:1-2, 6:1-2, 5-8 The Book of Genesis covers the largest amount of time of any book in the Bible, stretching from the beginning of the world to about 1500 BC. According to geologists, the earth is at least 4 billion years old and some anthropologists believe that humans ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Taming The Tongue Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Sep 26, 2014

Our Speech, Others Needs, Pride

LIFE APP – Taming the Tongue James 3:1-12 (p. 848) September 28, 2014 Introduction: “In the ‘Wizard of Oz’ when the scarecrow speaks to Dorothy, she is amazed and asks, “him how he can talk when his brain is made of straw. The Scarecrow replies, “That ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Godly Sorrow

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Mar 24, 2014

Taking a look at the difference between worldly sorrow and godly sorrow.

GODLY SORROW 2nd Cor. 7:8-11 INTRODUCTION: Two weeks ago preached on our need for godly confidence so we can overcome sin and get through the hardships in life as well as exercising our gifts by the power of the Holy Spirit. Last week I preached on how we need to leave the past in the past if we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:8-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Learning To Forgive

Contributed by Paul Norwood on Jun 25, 2012

Examines some difficult aspects of our forgiveness of others.

“Learning to Forgive” Text: Luke 23:32-37 I. Welcome II. Introduction This morning’s lesson fits into evangelism because it’s about one of the great blessings or benefits found in the good news of Jesus Christ – forgiveness. I want us to focus on some troublesome ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Then Jesus Came Calling Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 5, 2019

Why would people not want Jesus in their lives? Why did John 1:11 say Jesus came to His own, but His own did not receive Him?

OPEN: There’s a true story told about a plastic surgeon who had a patient that had been injured in a fire. The patient had attempted to save his parents from a burning house, but he couldn't get to them in time... and they died. His own face was burned and disfigured. And (as sometimes happens ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Authority Is Real

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Aug 30, 2020

I share a personal story about my confrontation with a man possessed by a devil and how the Lord helped me understand that the authority we have as His sons and daughters is real.

Good evening. Bless the Lord, oh my soul and all that is within me. Bless His holy name. I want to say up front. You see me here on a Sunday night with 30 minutes to deliver a message. I want to say up front, loudly and clearly, we have a pastor of great faith! (Laughter) Turn with me to First ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:4, 1 John 5:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Straight Outta Context: Jeremiah 29:11 Series

Contributed by Paul Basehore on Aug 27, 2015

Jeremiah 29:11 is not about our own personal fulfillment, it’s about our spiritual fulfillment. If we take scripture out of context, we run the risk of making scripture fit our life, instead of making our life fit scripture.

Jeremiah 29:11 You all know that I love history, and I love bringing up historical events in my messages. But instead of going back to World War II or the Civil War or something else that happened a long long time ago in a galaxy far far away, let’s go back to September 11, 2001. How many of ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11, Mark 9:42, Jeremiah 29:4-6, Jeremiah 29:10-14, James 2:5, Luke 13:4-5, Jeremiah 31:31-34, Hebrews 8:7-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Need For Walls

Contributed by Scott Sutton on Jul 8, 2022

I wanted to speak to you today about "The Need for Walls" If you think about everywhere, you go whether it be home, work, church, to a store, or even the vehicle you came here in this morning they are all enclosed by some form of walls for shelter and protection.

In ancient times walls were built almost exclusively for defense. As in the case of the Great Wall of China. Which is known as one of the seven wonders of the world. The Great Wall was built over a period of 2,300 years! It is the longest man-made structure in the history of the world and has a ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

All Things Work Together For Good

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Feb 14, 2022

This promise is for believers in Jesus Christ. In effect, Paul says that if you don’t LOVE God, you can’t claim this promise. If you don’t LOVE God, everything isn’t someday going to work out for “Good”.

Alba 2-13-2022 ALL THINGS WORK TOGETHER FOR GOOD Romans 8:28 In Robert J. Morgan’s book, The Promise, he tells the story of John Peterson. When John was a teenager he had a remarkable singing voice and was in high demand as a performer. His greatest ambition was to become a famous vocalist. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Voice Of Love Is Calling Part Ii: The ‘one’ Sheep, The Two Wolves… And The Two-Spirit Series

Contributed by K. Heath Mcdougal-Deans on May 3, 2021

Jesus leaving the 99 to find the 'one' seems crazy... until that 'one' is you!

The Voice of Love is Calling Part II: The ‘One’ Sheep, the Two Wolves… and the Two-spirit The ‘One’ sheep was lost. Feeling ostracized, he fled from the flock, becoming more easily targeted prey. Instinctually knowing there was always a killer on the loose, the sheep was fearful. Darkness loomed. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:12-13, John 15:1-8

Denomination: Other

Money Talks - Give Me Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

The sermon emphasizes the importance of generosity in stewarding resources as a Christian, highlighting it as a crucial antidote to greed and a means of extending Kingdom-building work beyond individual circles.

In 1913, Dayton, OH experienced the greatest natural disaster in Ohio history. In March of that year, a series of severe winter rain storms hit the Midwest. Within three days, 8–11 inches of rain fell throughout the Great Miami River watershed on already saturated soil, resulting in more than 90 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Topics: Stewardship, Generosity, Kingdom-Building

Sermon Series: Money Talks

Living Stone Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001

Jesus is the Living Stone.

Living Stone 1 Peter 2:1-12 I. Nourishment A. Get rid of unhealthy things - strip them off like soiled clothes 1. malous 2. deception 3. hypocrisy 4. jealousy 5. backstabbing B. The healthy things 1. Pure spiritual milk a. crave - a natural, instinctive desire b. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bitterness The Poison Of The Soul

Contributed by Lay Man on May 26, 2015

Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. - Ephesians 4:31 Bitterness is something we feel never will happen to us. We go through life opening our hearts to many people, seeking friendship in th ..

Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. - Ephesians 4:31 Bitterness is something we feel never will happen to us. We go through life opening our hearts to many people, seeking friendship in this life. But when we least expect it someone ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational