Sermons on Dangers Of Success:

Whose Is It Anyway

Contributed by Jay Robison on Mar 12, 2008

Jesus is asked to referee in a fight over money. He points out we can suffer from the sin of affluenza, then reminds us all we have is God’s

I am grateful for sermoncentral which is one of the many resources I used in preparing this message. WHOSE IS IT ANYWAY? February 10, 2008 Jay Davis Robison LUKE 12:13-31 Have I got a stock tip for you For 6 yrs running, voted Most Innovative among Fortune mag’s Most Admired Companies ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-31

Denomination: Baptist

Mere Stones/Reminders-8 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 2, 2017

8 of 11. Joshua had twelve stones removed from the Jordan River as a memorial to the crossing. Memorials or Spiritual Reminders hold a great deal of significance to God’s people. But what is significant about them? Mere Stones can transport us to...

MERE STONES/Reminders-VIII—Joshua 4:1-24(:15-24) Reminder/Recall/Memorial/Symbol/Post-it notes/String on finger Boys hiking/Exploring cave/Deeper into cave/Bear! Both tear out of cave in their hiking gear with bear close behind/As one is running he unzips backpack, pulls out tennis shoes, hits the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

10 Vital Revelations Concerning The Word Of God For Living In A Troubled Wo

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jul 24, 2005

THIS SERMON IS ABOUT 10 VITAL REVELATIONS CONCERNING THE WORD OF GOD FOR LIVING IN A TROUBLED WORLD NAMELY 1. FOUNDATION 2. FOOD 3. FELICITY 4. FIGHT 5. FAITH 6. FOLLOWED 7. FEEBLENESS 8. FOREWARN 9. FREEDOM 10.FORBEARANC

10 VITAL REVELATIONS CONCERNING THE WORD OF GOD FOR LIVING IN A TROUBLED WORLD ************************************************************************************************ OUTLINE 1. FOUNDATION 2. FOOD 3. FELICITY 4. FIGHT 5. FAITH 6. FOLLOWED 7. FEEBLENESS 8. FOREWARN 9. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Golden Rule

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Aug 26, 2005

This sermon shows what the Golden Rule really means, and how we might be better examples of it in our daily lives.

I am sure that all of us have shopped at J.C. Penney at some time or other, but I want to tell you something that you probably did not know about Penney’s. It used to be known as “the Golden Rule store”. In fact, when Mr. Penney first started, his first several stores were called that. Mr. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:12

Denomination: *other

David's Mighty Men Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Sep 4, 2008

God uses the misfits of the world to accomplish his purposes.

David’s Mighty Men August 24, 2008 1 Samuel 22:2 Remember – Saul is King, but his heart has been turned away from God David is a teenager, has been anointed as the next king in secret, and killed the Giant Goliath with a stone and a sling. Saul Starts to take David on every campaign that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 22:2

Denomination: *other

Who Wants To Be A Winner Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on May 4, 2007

Being a winner does not have to be a worldly issue. God expects His children to conquer, win, triumph in this world. What are the attributes needed to accomplish this.

“Who Wants To Be A Winner” 1 John 5:1-5 > Regis Philbin seems to have a golden touch these days. Almost everything he touches seems to have public acceptance and is successful. Regis was the initial host of the show “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?” I have a different question for us this morning, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1, 1 John 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

When The Fire Fails And The Whisper Comes

Contributed by Ava Ch on Aug 26, 2025

rguably the greatest prophet in ancient Israel, Elijah is a perfect example of how narcissism can mess you up. It is in today’s reading that the seer has an astonishing “aha” moment that will change his life forever.

“There are only two ways to live your life,” Albert Einstein once said. “One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is.” We live in an age where many live as though they themselves are the miracle. Ours is a world of self-promotion. Instagram. TikTok. A culture of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-15

The Matter Of Uriah

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Dec 28, 2006

This message deals with the vast responsibility of those who are in spiritual leadership.

The Matter of Uriah 2 Samuel 11:14-17 KJV And it came to pass in the morning, that David wrote a letter to Joab, and sent it by the hand of Uriah. [15] And he wrote in the letter, saying, Set ye Uriah in the forefront of the hottest battle, and retire ye from him, that he may be smitten, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 15:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Death Of Conviction

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on May 14, 2012

When Uriah died, David thought he was home free but he had really killed the voice of conviction in his life.

2 Samuel 11:14-17 KJV And it came to pass in the morning, that David wrote a letter to Joab, and sent it by the hand of Uriah. [15] And he wrote in the letter, saying, Set ye Uriah in the forefront of the hottest battle, and retire ye from him, that he may be smitten, and die. [16] And it came ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:14-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Then!

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

Life maybe difficult as we follow Jesus, but then one day when we least expect it, God will grant us times of great blessing and peace.

Then! Acts 9:31 Charles Haddon Spurgeon was born in 1834. Charles' father was a minister, so Charles was influenced by the Word of God from an early age. Charles was a bright boy. Even as a young boy in Essex he had been an avid reader, he read Pilgrim's Progress when he was only six years old - a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Spot A Fake Faith Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Apr 2, 2012

Christianity has become a surface religious distraction from the hardships and realities of life and is no longer a relevant belief system connecting us to our Creator and Savior. In the western world the fakes are much more visible than those who stil

I think we may finally be living in a day when the ‘Christianity’ that exists in the cultural marketplace is now more fake than real. What began with liberal departures from the essentials of our faith has now moved to a wide spread illiteracy of the very truths of Christianity. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:5-30

C-Ing The Value Of Wisdom

Contributed by Bob Smith on Jan 1, 2001

Conditions for, Consequences of and Conclusions to attaining wisdom

What would you ask for if you could have anything in the world? What would be the one thing that added to your life, would impact your life the greatest? What would you say? Money? Power? For those with small children maybe peace. Some desire popularity and prestige. You know that actually ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:1-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Illustrations Of False Teachers Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 29, 2010

In our lesson today, Jude compared false teachers to five natural phenomena.

Scripture The Letter of Jude deals with the subject of false teaching, which is the greatest danger to the Church of Jesus Christ today. As we study Jude 12-13 today, we will see how Jude compared false teachers to five natural phenomena in a message I have titled, “Illustrations of False ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Temptation Is Not A Bad Thing

Contributed by Joe Hayes on Apr 1, 2010

Temptation is not a bad thing until you fall www.preaching.co.nr

Luke 22:39-46 Jesus was aware that Satan had already entered the heart of the one who would betray Him. Jesus was aware that within the hour He would be treated like a common criminal. Jesus was aware that the Cross and Calvary were just around the corner. (John 18:2) When we are aware of any ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:39-46

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Joseph - Live Your Dreams

Contributed by John Gullick on Aug 23, 2005

A sermon that looks at how we can live out our God given dreams.

Joseph:- Live your dreams. There are many different aspects to life. There is eating and drinking and there is working to ensure that you eat and drink. There is shelter from the weather and there is clothing for the body. There is family and love and there are special occasions. But anyone ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:2-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed