Sermons on Danger Of Drifting:

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

The Backsliding Believer

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Nov 24, 2014

A sermon that details the drift that many experience at times in their Christmas experience.

"THE BACKSLIDING BELIEVER" Zechariah 3:1-10 Zec 3:1 And he shewed me Joshua the high priest standing before the angel of the LORD, and Satan standing at his right hand to resist him. 2 And the LORD said unto Satan, The LORD rebuke thee, O Satan; even the LORD that hath chosen Jerusalem rebuke ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Loving God As Life’s Primary Connection Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 21, 2023

Loving God as Life’s Primary Connection Series: First Love: Forming Our Love for God Brad Bailey – March 19, 2023

Intro As we continue in the season of Lent… that remembers te final sacrifice of Christ… and what is referred to as the “Passion” week… referring to his ultimate sacrifice and love… we are focusing on the call into that very love which he knew. When asked how we can align our lives… Jesus said ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:35, Psalm 143:8, Psalm 5:3, Psalm 4:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Believers Lose Their First Love

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 22, 2025

When believers lose their first love, their passionate devotion, intimacy, and zeal for God fade, leaving them with outward religious activity and an empty heart disconnected from true fellowship with Him.

WHEN BELIEVERS LOSE THEIR FIRST LOVE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Revelation 2:4-5 “Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love. Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works; or else I will come unto thee quickly, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:4-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Life With A Difference # 1 Series

Contributed by Jerald Scott on Aug 7, 2024

Like a ‘cruise to nowhere,’ drifting aimlessly, finding diversions in food, fun, and sleep

Series - Maximum Impact, Life with a difference # 1 Ever hear of a ‘Cruise to Nowhere’? On Friday night people board luxury cruise ships for a 2 to 3 day sail on the seas that literally goes nowhere! The ship leaves port on Friday night, out to sea, sails in large circles, and returns to port ...read more

Scripture: John 4:35-36

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Go! And Remember God Is Real - Titus 1:16 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 30, 2025

There is a sobering reality we must confront: many Christians profess faith in God with their lips but deny Him with their lives. This isn’t a problem exclusive to modern times—it has been a spiritual tension since the early church.

Go! And Remember God Is Real - Titus 1:16 Why Do Christians Often Live As If God Does Not Exist? Titus 1:16 (NLT): "Such people claim they know God, but they deny him by the way they live. They are detestable and disobedient, worthless for doing anything good." Introduction: My ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:16, Psalm 10:4, Deuteronomy 8:11, Romans 5:8, Colossians 3:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Seven Signs Of A Drifter

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 14, 2007

One of the biggest problems in churches today is that people are in a state of spiritual drift

Seven Signs of a Drifter (Part 1) Selected Passages January 28, 2007 Morning Service Introduction When I was in high school I can remember one of the worst snow storms to hit our area. The snow was like a fine powder and didn’t seem to pack very well but it drifted well enough. The winds picked up ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1

Denomination: Church Of God

False Prophets

Contributed by Nicky Evans on Jul 18, 2011

A look at the reality and dangers of false prophets in this day and age

We have spent a long time lately looking at the right road to God, the road to maturity, and hopefully, where ever we were before, whatever direction we were going, we have all now started to walk down this road. And as we start there is something I must make you aware of. This road is not an easy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:16-40

Denomination: Baptist

The Holy Spirit: The Gift Of Unity

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 27, 2010

Delivered in 1986, shortly after pastoral call. The Spirit gives us unity in a time of riskiness and danger. That gift is more than unanimity; it is dedication to God's purposes.

Not everything in every sermon has to be communicated in words. Words and speech are only a part of the way you get a message across. A part of what you folks receive is not only what you hear, but also what you see. What you see and what you pick up just from being here is certainly a part of the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Beware Of Diotrephes

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 9, 2019

If Jesus is not in control of your church it is not a church. It is a religious club often managed by a Diotrephes.

3 John 1:9 I wrote unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not. 10 Wherefore, if I come, I will remember his deeds which he doeth, prating against us with malicious words: and not content therewith, neither doth he himself receive the brethren, ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

My Way? Vs. Make Today Count?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 3, 2016

We consider your choices of attitudes and how a bad attitude can cet you into deep spiritual problems... Are you making today count?

I DEMAND MY WAY, I WANT WHAT I WANT... VS. MAKE TODAY COUNT... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com WORDS CAN NEVER CONVEY THE POWER OF YOUR ATTITUDES AND WORDS IN YOUR DAILY LIFE. THE MOST IMPORTANT DECISION YOU MAKE MIGHT HAVE TO BE ABOUT YOUR CHOICE OF ATTITUDES YOU WILL ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Is Our Refuge And Strength

Contributed by Craig Condon on Aug 20, 2016

When we take time to praise God, fear, doubt and frustration fade. Praising God doesn’t mean that our problems aren’t serious or that our problems won’t go away, but praising God forces us to lift our eyes to God.

Have you ever been afraid? It doesn’t have to be an occasion when you were physically scared. It can be an occasion where you were afraid for your health or your finances or even for a loved one. How did you feel? How did you react? There are different ways to react. Some say God is dead. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 71:1-6

Denomination: Anglican

Therefore Don't Let Anyone Judge You (Lessons On Colossians) Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 23, 2019

Somehow, adhering to the religious routine inflates the ego and makes a person content in his self-righteousness.

11/16/18 Tom Lowe IVB3: Therefore Don't Let Anyone Judge You In Regards To Food, Festivals, Or Sabbath Days (Col 2:16-17) • “Special Notes” and “Scripture” appear as endnotes. • NIV Bible is used throughout unless noted otherwise. Colossians 2:16-17 (NIV) (16) Therefore do not let anyone ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:16-17

Denomination: Baptist