Sermons on Danger Of Drifting:

Fatal Attraction Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 27, 2011

Evil is so seductive, so easy, so clothed in plausible promises of free lunches and quick fixes, that if we are not vigilant we will find ourselves in slavery to the enemy of God.

Monsters coming up from the deep have a long and colorful history. From Leviathan to the Loch Ness Monster, from the giant squid in 10,000 Leagues under the sea to the “here be monsters” with which mapmakers once marked the limits of the unknown, the sea has been the source of fear for ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Trip To The Promised Land Is Worth The Risk

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 17, 2021

Isaiah called the Israelites back to Israel from Babylon, and God calls us to heaven on a dangerous journey in Jesus.

3.21.2021 Isaiah 43:1–7 (EHV) 1 But now this is what the LORD says, the LORD who created you, O Jacob, the LORD who formed you, O Israel. Do not be afraid, because I have redeemed you. I have called you by name. You are mine. 2 When you cross through the waters, I will be with you. When you ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

God Has Power To Rescue Us

Contributed by Rev. Felix Cornelius Agyei on Aug 31, 2020

All of us go through one challenge or the other. our experience and knowledge of God and what HE can do should alway comfort us and cause us to trust Him.

Isaiah 40:21-31 The danger of forgetting who your God is. Vs 21 ? Have you not known? ? Have you not heard? ? Has is it not been told you? This is a rhetorical question in which the questioner (God) is expressing his deep surprise for their troubled heat since he is certain that they know who He ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:21-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Trouble With Success Series

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Sep 5, 2016

God could have bypassed all protocols and land David in the Palace, but that would be suicidal for David. He had to learn the language of protocol and statecraft. He had to learn how to deal with pressures of success and pass - women, power, wealth.

SERIES: DAVID - A MAN AFTER GOD¡¦S OWN HEART: Part 6: The Trouble With Success (1&2) 1. 1 Samuel 17:25 Now the Israelites had been saying, ¡§Do you see how this man keeps coming out? He comes out to defy Israel. The king will give great wealth to the man who kills him. He will also give him his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:1-14

Denomination: Charismatic

Our Attitude Toward Sin

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Jun 9, 2015

A warning for the lukewarm, backslidden, half hearted, person or church to take a hard look into being honest about our sins and the need to bring them before the Lord in confession to receive forgiveness.

Our Attitude toward Sin Introduction: What is Sin? You might name some sins or others might name synonyms of sins. But in layman’s terms: Sin is anything that transgresses God's law. Our attitude toward sin says everything about our Christian witness. Some might think that I am speaking ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jonah: A Vine, A Worm, And A Scorching East Wind

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Oct 10, 2015

This is an exposition on the fourth chapter of Jonah, which teaches us patience, grace, and the value of not getting too angry with the small things in life or we may be overwhelmed when big trials come our way

Jonah and A Vine, a Worm, and a Scorching East Wind Introduction: Let me begin by telling you a story about a little girl that pretty well sums what I’m talking about here. A little girl was reading on an airplane when the man beside her noticed her storybook, entitled, "Jonah and the ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Travel Advisory

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Sep 18, 2023

John contemplates the conversation over the Last Supper so long ago, especially the meaning of Jesus' advice to carry a sword.

What on earth was Jesus talking about now? There they were in Jerusalem, the culmination of the three years of traveling and teaching with the Master. They were in the city that was the center of their universe. Jesus had confounded all his questioners and accusers. The people had hailed him as a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:35-38, Ephesians 6:14-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sin Crouches At Our Door

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 4, 2023

Sin desires to destroy. We must rule over sin.

SIN CROUCHES AT OUR DOOR (Outline) July 16, 2023 – Pentecost 7 – GENESIS 4:3-12 INTRO.: In the middle of our text today our theme jumps out at us. “…sin is crouching at the door…” The Lord God warns believers about the danger of sin. We always need to hear the Lord’s warning that sin is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:3-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Persecuted Missions

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 5, 2024

What dangers and blessings await those who dare to share God's Good News in a hostile world? Let's find out in Matthew 10.

What dangers and blessings await those who dare to share the Good News in a hostile world? What authority did Jesus give the twelve disciples? He called his twelve disciples and gave them authority over unclean spirits to throw them out and to heal every disease and every sickness. (Matthew 10:1 ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Go And Tell!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on May 12, 2025

Do we really believe that most non-Christians are lost? Psalm 74:20 says “The dark places of the earth (where the love of God is not known) are full of the habitations of cruelty.” (selfishness, hatred, greed, strife, & violence.) Do they need a Savior, too? YES!

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Portions of this message were inspired by an excellent sermon contributed by Richard Burdette to Sermon Central) GO & TELL! Scripture: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, John 14:1-7, Psalm 74:20, Mark 8:38, Acts 4:19-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fix Our Eyes On Christ

Contributed by Sidney Yuan on Apr 1, 2013

The Bible warns about Christians falling away. This sermon helps believers to stay focused on Christ and not drift away.

Fix Our Eyes on Christ- How Not to Dift Away by Sidney Yuan The title of today’s sermon is Fix Our Eyes on Christ, with the subtitle of How not to Drift Away. The Scripture is taken from the book of Colossians Chapter one, verse 14 to 20. Can Christians really drift away in our faith? The ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:14-20

Denomination: Nazarene

Living With Deception

Contributed by Maria Saunders on Oct 8, 2015

It is vitally important that we understand the enemy of God wants you to drift away from God. So put on your spiritual armor and receive what God has for you today.

“ Living With Deception” Allow me first to say that today’s message, “Living With Deception”, is a message that requires further study of God’s Word. It is vitally important that we understand the enemy will cause you (while listening to the sermon) to become ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Twelve- Selfishness. Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 19, 2018

Selfishness can cause one's heart to drift away from Jesus.

INTRODUCTION • MOVE CLIP COURAGEOUS • SLIDE #1 • A selfish heart is a heart that only cares about the holy trinity, ME, MYSELF, and I! • Once this insidious vice grabs ahold of one’s heart, it can drag a person down a dangerous path of destruction. • When one has a selfish heart, one will do ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:33-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Enemy Within: Indifference Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Feb 26, 2007

A sermon warning against indifference to the claims of God upon our lives.

The Enemy Within: Indifference. Amos 6:1 INTRO.: Amos wrote about 760 BC. It was a time of great prosperity in Israel and also a time of great corruption. They often go together. The rich were getting richer at the expense of the poor. Injustice was everywhere in the land. Judges were bribed and ...read more

Scripture: Amos 6:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Seven Steps Upward

Contributed by James Lowe on Oct 6, 2006

A sermon to the person who has drifted away from God.

Seven Steps Upward St. Luke 15: 17-24 The story of the prodigal son has been preached on hundreds of times. It is a story of a young man who had everything anyone could ever need. It certainly appears he had the security of a good home, a good father, and even an inheritance that would take care ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God