Sermons on Decadence:

Stormy Weather

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Aug 17, 2023

Jesus’ job is not to make things easy for us. It is to save us from sin and death, not from suffering and life. Life includes suffering.

Just a few weeks ago we celebrated the 150th anniversary of this church: a century and a half of vital, energetic, faithful ministry and worship. And in just another couple of weeks we will be closing the door on that history. This is not what you expected when you first embarked on your journey ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What We Put In The Way Of Setting People Free Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Nov 18, 2025

Jesus came to set people free, but often we put things ahead of that. What are the specific ways we do that?

“THE TRUTH WILL SET YOU FREE”: Jesus came to set people free from Satanic oppression. - Luke 13:10-13; John 8:32. - There was more to Jesus’ mission than this, but one of the biggest things that He did was to set people free from Satanic oppression. - This is true both in terms of exorcisms, like ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

Come Forth

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 10, 2025

Bethany awoke to heartbreak. Lazarus was dead, and Jesus—though sent for—did not come until the fourth day, when hope seemed buried. Yet His delay set the stage for a miracle that would strengthen faith for every generation.

Introduction – Where Is He? The sun was just breaking over the village of Bethany. Birds began to sing as dawn’s first color brushed the courtyards of Mary and Martha’s home. Inside, a woman stood at the window—Martha—her eyes fixed on the road. Where is He? she wondered. He should have been here ...read more

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Process Of Moral Degradation

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

1. What are some of the components of the processes toward moral degradation? We live in an age when some are trying to halt the decline of moral decay yet few seem ready to acknowledge the truth of the Bible’s warning signs.

1. What are some of the components of the processes toward moral degradation? We live in an age when some are trying to halt the decline of moral decay yet few seem ready to acknowledge the truth of the Bible’s warning signs. Those who do not develop a saving faith in Jesus Christ and grow in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:21-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jet Tour Through 1 John Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on Oct 31, 2000

Introduction to 1 John

1 John - Knowledge INTRODUCTION: When John was called he was found mending his nets. John is a mender. His written ministry comes in after the church has been in existence for several decades, and at a time when apostasy had begun to creep in. There was need of a voice to call people back to the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is God When You Need God?

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 11, 2005

There are many times in life when we feel alone and separated from God. The Scriptures, however, assure of of God’s constant presence and steadfast love.

Psalm 22:1-5, 19-26 “Where Is God When We Need God?” INTRODUCTION One of the qualities of God with which humankind has always struggled is God’s hiddenness. God has certainly revealed himself in the person of Jesus Christ. God’s love, forgiveness, and God’s desire to have a relationship with ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-36

Denomination: Lutheran

Where Do They All Come From?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 8, 2005

8 billion and growing! How did we get so many people?

Quote of the Week “Darwin calculated that at the rate of one baby elephant per breeding couple every 10 years, starting with a single pair, there would be 15 million elephants in only 500 years.” – Niles Eldredge, Speculations: Is Evolution Progress? Science Digest, September 1983, p. 40 For ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

Reaching America For Christ

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 26, 2007

America is at a crossroads. Which way will it be. America for Christ or the road to destruction?

REACHING AMERICA FOR CHRIST Matthew 9:36-38 INTRO: America stands at a crossroads. Down one road is the possibility of spiritual renewal, a revival of Christianity in our nation, perhaps the third great awakening. It seems closer than it’s been in many years. There’s an awakening of interest in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:36-38

Denomination: Baptist

God's Blueprint For The Church

Contributed by Steve Hereford on Jun 29, 2007

What is the church to do? If you ask modern church growth experts they would say we are to become more appealing to reach the lost. But what does the Bible say we are to do? Join Pastor Steve as he shares "God’s Blueprint for the Church."

John MacDuff said, "The gods of the unregenerate soul are the world, self, and sin" (Grace Gems). He’s right! But in the seeker-sensitive church those three words have been ignored. We are told that the church today needs to be "light on doctrine" (quoted in an article on the Seeker-Sensitive ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Maniac, The Miracle And The Mission

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Sep 29, 2011

The power of Jesus to change lives

“The MANIAC, The MIRACLE AND The MISSION” Mark 5:1-20 Scripture Reading (18-20) What is a friend? A British publication once offered a prize for the best definition of a friend. Among the thousands of answers received were the following: "One who multiplies joys, divides grief, and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

What On Earth Are You Doing For Heaven's Sake?

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 6, 2012

We must be heavenly minded with our feet planted on planet earth.

What On Earth Are You Doing For Heaven’s Sake? September 14, 2009 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must be heavenly minded with our feet planted on planet earth. Focus Passage: Matthew 6:19-21 Introduction: A rock hound named Rob Cutshaw ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

Historian Distorts Past In Pursuit Of Anti-Christian Animus

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Oct 19, 2010

Historian Distorts Past In Pursuit Of Anti-Christian Animus

In the 4/19/10 edition of USA Today, religious antiquarian Phillip Jenkins, by comparing extremist Islam with assorted atrocities committed in the name of Christianity over the centuries, details from an historical perspective how any religion can be co-opted in the name of violence. Though his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Stephen’s Witness To The Jews, And Ours

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 26, 2009

We need to consider the early Church’s message to their elder brothers, the Jews, and our attitude of love for them today.

December 26, 2009 St. Stephen, protomartyr Once the Church of the first decade accepted the reality that the scandalous execution of the Messiah, Jesus, was really the beginning of the transformation of man into the obedient child of God, a new scandal occupied their attention. And so, with the ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

Created For Love

Contributed by Billy Noel on Jul 13, 2009

I believe everyone is created with the capacity to love, it is whether or not we chose too.

Created to Love John 13:34-35 I. You and I were created with the capacity to love Even though we think we do we need no provocation to love We have stories of love at first sight and of course we call that foolishness But for those of you who have children and grand children you remember when that ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Christian Church

Assertion From A Man Of God. Series

Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Oct 8, 2008

Current events

My fellow citizens of the United States of America and those who have chosen to call themselves Americans, Our nation and world continues to slide deeper into the roaring pits of iniquity because of our capitalist greed. As the trying times of distress fall upon up, we must realize that the ...read more

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