Sermons on Danger Of Peer Pressure:

Turning Back To Sin (2 Kings 13)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 24, 2025

How dangerous is turning back to sin? Let's look at 2 Kings 13.

Were the 11th and 12th kings of Israel also bad? What use is prayer and turning back to doing wrong? Let’s continue the saga in 2 Kings 13. Though God rescued Israel from an invasion, under king Jehoahaz, did the nation keep sinning? Jehoahaz son of Jehu became king of Israel in the twenty-third ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The God Who Builds Walls Of Fire Around His Own Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 21, 2025

God surrounds His children with divine protection that shields them from every attack and danger.

THE GOD WHO BUILDS WALLS OF FIRE AROUND HIS OWN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Texts: Zechariah 2:5, Psalm 91:1-4 Key Verse: “For I, saith the LORD, will be unto her a wall of fire round about, and will be the glory in the midst of her.” – Zechariah 2:5 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 26:1, 2 ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 2:5, Psalm 91:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Exemption By The Name Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 5, 2025

The name of Jesus is God’s seal of authority that exempts believers from danger, destruction, and defeat.

EXEMPTION BY THE NAME OF JESUS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Philippians 2:9-11 Key Verse: “Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:9-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Take The Limits Off PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 1, 2023

Explore the power of even a small amount of faith, the benefits of having great faith, and the dangers of unbelief.

Good morning, church family. Our message today rests on the solid foundation of Matthew 17:20, where Jesus tells his disciples, "He replied, ‘Because you have so little faith. Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:20

Topics: Growing Faith

The Power Of Love - 3:16 And Us Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 24, 2005

John tells us we run the danger of being like Cain (who killed his brother). Why would he warn us of this, and what does the Bible say we can do to avoid this danger in our lives?

OPEN: The cartoon "Peanuts" has been in newspapers for years. The author of that delightful comic strip actually died some time back… but the comic was so powerful and amusing that newspapers have simply reran the comics of the past. In one of “Peanuts" comic strips Lucy says to Shroeder (the boy ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Here Is A Trustworthy Saying

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jan 17, 2018

As pastors we know that proof texting is dangerous. It is even more dangerous to take two fragments of a "Trustworthy Saying" that spans three verses and use them to support a doctrine. With that in mind lets take a look at 2 Timothy 2:11-13.

(This is a hybrid between a sermon manuscript and a sermon outline. I hope you can follow it and flesh it out in your own words as the Lord leads you.) Please open your Bibles to 2 Timothy 2:1-13 which we will read in a few minutes. 1st and 2nd Timothy and Titus are letters written to specific ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-13, 2 Timothy 2:11-13, John 15:5-6, Matthew 10:32-33, Romans 8:38-39, 2 Peter 2:20-22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Tricked Into A Treat Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 24, 2021

The very first sin teaches us of the danger of letting the end justify the means. It is by this philosophy that Satan can trick us into treats

On Halloween night the streets are filled with masked children out to get treats and to play a few tricks. Their masks may hide their identity from us, but we are only moderately fooled because we know that underneath there are children and not assorted demons, or at least not supernatural ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-6

Real Christian Don't Bow Down Series

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Feb 3, 2012

It's amazing how fickle our loyalties are, isn't it? Dependent upon/external pressures, we get swayed so easily/circumstances/who we want to influence.

Real Christians don’t bow down! Date: Feb 5, 2012 Scripture: Daniel 3 Introduction Prior/Super Bowl game years ago, When Ronald Reagan was running for president  He was leaving/press conference/New Hampshire and someone fired a question at him: "Who do you like in the Super Bowl?" ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Warning Against Apostasy Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 7, 2020

Under heavy pressure from intimidation and threats of violence, the Christians who sought a relationship with Jesus Christ were considering escaping their suffering by repudiating their faith in Jesus. Therefore, the writer reminds them of what they have at stake.

2/10/20 Tom Lowe Lesson #20 [ID3c] The Warning against Apostasy (Hebrews 6:4-8) Scripture: Hebrews 6:4-8 (NIV) 4. It is impossible for those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, who have shared in the Holy Spirit, 5. who have tasted the goodness of the word of God ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming A Single-Tongued People (James 3:1-12) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jun 12, 2022

The power of the tongue, the dangers of the tongue, and the necessity of controlling the tongue. If this is hard, asking God for wisdom is the key (James 1:4).

Let's begin today by reading from James 3:1 (and a part of verse 2): (1) Not many of you, teachers, should become, my brothers, knowing that greater/more intense judgment we will receive. (2) For in many ways, we all stumble. One of the highest callings, for the building up of God's ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

He Knows Your Works

Contributed by Rickey Broach on Oct 18, 2006

THIS IS A MESSAGE FORM ONE PASTOR TO ANOTHER, IN A DAY WHERE MANY ARE GIVING UP THEIR CALLING BECAUSE OF THE PRESSURES OF MINISTRY THE LORD SPOKE TO ME HEART HE KNOWS YOUR WORKS

HE KNOWS YOUR WORKS REVELATION 2: 1 - 2a WHILE THE ENTIRE BURDEN OF THIS MESSAGE IS NOT ON THE OUTLINE, IT IS MY PRAYER THAT THERE IS ENOUGH HERE TO ENCOURAGE YOU TO KEEP FIGHTING THE GOOD FIGHT OF FAITH WE UNDERSTAND THAT THE BOOK OF REVELATION IS AN APOCALYPTIC WRITING OFTEN WE THINK THAT ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-2

Denomination: Church Of God

Lay It On The Basket, Throw It On The Hand Of God

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on May 30, 2012

Pressured by the possibility of losing a dear child! Threat for their lives! Injustice and discrimination! Grinding poverty and hard labor! They found the answer through the basket. The basket carried by God’s hand

LAY IT ON THE BASKET, THROW IT ON THE HAND OF GOD (Exodus 2:1-10) Pressured by the possibility of losing a dear child! Threat for their lives! Injustice and discrimination! Grinding poverty and hard labor! Those were among the great challenges that Moses’ family are facing. They found the answer ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Keeping Our Balance In A Topsy Turvy World

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 20, 2009

We have been given authority and power in order to become overcomers in the present circumstances. We do not need to succumb to the pressures around us but can live overcoming lives.

Valley Grove Assembly of God May 3, 2009 Keeping Our Balance in a Topsy Turvey World Colossians 2:6-16 INTRODUCTION: There are many things that upset the apple cart in our “topsy turvy” world. One of them is the downturn in the economy with the loss of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-16, Colossians 2:6-19

Denomination: Methodist

Pick A Side

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Oct 16, 2021

As the world grows ever darker, there will be more and more pressure to capitulate to it's demands. As those who profess faith in Jesus Christ it is essential that we follow Him.

Pick a Side Text: 1 Kings 1:1-9 Well good morning everyone. I want to thank you all once again for having me fill in for Pastor Tony. It’s always a privilege to be here with you all, and I’m so very grateful for the opportunity to share God’s Word with you this morning. We’re going to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 1:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Is There A Lost Art In The Church And Family?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 13, 2009

You talk endangered species, the art of listening is in great danger. Let us look at listening/ear in the Bible. Wow! what a lesson!

IS THERE A LOST ART IN THE CHURCH AND IN THE HOME? Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com There is a country music song: THE GREATEST MAN I NEVER KNEW: MY DAD? Introduction: PRECONCEIVED OPINIONS CAN HINDER WHAT WE HEAR? Years ago I ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 29:20

Denomination: Assembly Of God