Sermons on Death And Destruction:

Transformed By Truth: The Narrow Path To Life Matthew 7:13-14 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 9, 2024

Matthew 7:13-14 - the narrow path that leads to life - this teaching challenges us to consider the choices we make and the paths we follow in our spiritual journey.

Transformed by Truth: The Narrow Path to Life Matthew 7:13-14 Introduction: Today, we will explore the profound message Jesus delivers in Matthew 7:13-14 about the narrow path that leads to life. This teaching challenges us to consider the choices we make and the paths we follow in our spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14, Matthew 7:13, Proverbs 14:12, Matthew 7:14, Luke 13:24, John 10:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Melting Snail Series

Contributed by Charles Payne on Oct 17, 2025

You don’t often find snails in Scripture. Yet David, in one of his fiercest psalms, chooses the snail as a picture of the wicked — “melting away as they go.”

“THE MELTING SNAIL” SEEING THE BIG PICTURE TEXT Psalm 58:8 (KJV) “As a snail which melteth, let every one of them pass away…” PROLOGUE: THE SLOWEST CREATURE IN SCRIPTURE You don’t often find snails in Scripture. They don’t fight, fly, or roar. They move silently, leave slimy icky trails behind ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 58:8, Proverbs 14:12, Psalm 58:1, Psalm 9:17, Psalm 33:12, Proverbs 4:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of Positive Encouraging Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 31, 2014

Learn how to cherish your spiritual family. Remarks from the Apostle Paul about his love and compassion for the Christians in Rome.

INTRODUCTION Open your Bibles to the book of Romans 16. We’ve come to the last chapter. Some of you have lived to the end of this series on Romans, and I’ve been preaching the last couple of years. Today and the next Sunday, I’ll finish this series. Today we’re going to be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Transition And Testimony (Matthew 11:1-30)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Mar 14, 2025

Our commentary on Matthew continues with Jesus' testimony about the ministry of John the Baptist and the promise of judgment upon the unbelieving cities who witnessed HIs work yet did not repent.

Matthew 11 begins with what is referred to as a "transitional" passage (v.1). While the disciples were going around the countryside doing the work that Jesus had commissioned, He continued to preach in the cities in Galilee. Verses 2-3 describe how John the Baptist had been thrown into ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-30, Luke 10:13-22, Genesis 19:12-14, Luke 7:18-35

Denomination: Baptist

Self Control

Contributed by Gary Washburn on Apr 11, 2002

Without this virtue of self control you will self destruct!

Self Control 2 Peter 1:5-8 amplified Faith is to a Christian what gasoline is to a car. Gasoline is necessary to run engine. That’s not all you need; air supply, vacuum hoses draw air, oil, or won’t go very far. The Christian faith too must have some other additives or you won’t make much ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Opium Or Blessing

Contributed by Ron Newton on Jul 30, 2003

Religion without relationship with Christ can be a destructive influence.

Introduction 1. Quote from Karl Marx - “Religion is the opium of the working class.” I agree, but not necessarily the working class. Religion is a drug that works as a sedative for the spiritually dead, so as to keep them from ever questioning their own deadness. Illus...Growing up in a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:1-16

Denomination: Holiness

How To Deal With Stinginess Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Oct 30, 2006

This is a sermon that deals with destructive behavior of Greed in the Christian life.

How to Deal with Stinginess This morning I want to talk with you about a destructive behavior that is not mentioned much in churches. Over the past few weeks we have been talking about destructive behavior that affects the Christian. We have not been talking about lying, stealing, or cheating. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:16-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Something's Got A Hold Of My Life

Contributed by Paul Berkley on Oct 9, 2001

The destruction of Satanic strongholds is a spiritual battle that can be won.

Something’s Got a Hold of My Life II Corinthians 10: 3- 5. First Baptist Church September 26th , 2001 P.M. In 1863 the Emancipation Proclamation was proclaimed in America. The word spread from Capitol Hill down into the valleys of Virginia, and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Chains Of Slavery Of Addiction Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jun 27, 2024

Addiction is a destructive force that enslaves millions of people worldwide.

Addiction is a destructive force that enslaves millions of people worldwide. While addiction is often viewed as a personal struggle, the Bible reveals a deeper spiritual dimension. Demonic influences can drive men to addiction, perpetuating a cycle of bondage and destruction. The Biblical ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 20:1, 1 Peter 5:8

Avoiding Penalties Series

Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Sep 14, 2008

This message talks about the destruction of sin and how to avoid it...

I enjoy watching a good football game. Yesterday, I must admit that I watched several... One of my favorite parts of a football game is when there’s a game changing play - a long pass - or a huge run - that is so fun to watch! BUT one of my least favorite parts of the game is what happens when you ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Sword And The Cross

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Apr 29, 2007

Tells how Jesus took symbols of death and terror, the sword and the cross, and changed them into symbols of life and love.

“The Sword and the Cross” April 8, 2007 The Romans had perfected execution by crucifixion to an art. It was carried out in such a way as to inflict a maximum amount of pain on the condemned prior to death. One of the objectives was to strike terror into the enemies of Roman. No one wanted to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:3-6

Denomination: Holiness

The Power Of The Tongue Series

Contributed by Bob Groves on May 6, 2002

The power of our words & how they are creative or destructive in our life.

Series Today - The Power of the Tongue (Words) James 3:2- For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, & able also to bridle the whole body. Behold, we put bits in the horses’ mouths, that they may obey us; & we turn about their whole body. Behold ...read more

Scripture: James 3:2-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fall On The Sword Series

Contributed by Todd Sommer on Sep 29, 2019

Do I want to go out like Saul (away from God and alone) or like David (regarded as a man after God's own heart)? Full sermons notes below. Audio and Video recording of preached sermon at https://faithandvictory.com/sword/

• 1 samuel 31 READ Israel flees from the Phlistines because they are losing. Philistines follow after Saul and his sons, Saul is severely wounded. He asks his armor bearer to kill him to save him from being tortured. They wouldn’t do it, so Saul falls on his sword to save himself from the torture. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:18, Matthew 24:11, 2 Peter 2:20-22, 1 Corinthians 6:8-10, Philippians 2:12-13, 1 Timothy 4:1-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Eight Marks Of False Prophets And Teachers

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 18, 2009

In the last days there will be false teachers who will subtly and stealthily introduce heretical destructive heresies even denying the Master who bought them bringing on themselves destruction.

Eight Marks of a False Prophet or Teacher (2 Peter 2:1-12) "In the last days there will be false teachers who will subtly and stealthily introduce heretical destructive heresies even denying the Master who bought them bringing on themselves destruction." (2 Pet 2:1) We live in a day when there ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Incredible Power Of The Tongue

Contributed by Douglas Stull on Nov 7, 2015

James gives four comparisons that define the tongue's destructive power.

THE INCREDIBLE POWER OF THE TONGUE James 3:8-10 Introduction: Pugnacious and courageous Winston Churchill never lifted a rifle in World War II. Yet, this British Prime Minister’s speeches roused the British to fight with the tenacity of bulldogs against Nazi aggression. ...read more

Scripture: James 3:8-10

Denomination: Brethren