Sermons on Decay:

Core 52 Week 23 - The Cross Before Me Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Jun 7, 2020

Jesus turns our cultural ideas of "the good life" upside down by affirming a radical shift in our thinking and actions away from our own agenda and living for Him will bring us true happiness and contentment.

You can listen to the audio of the sermon at: https://www.buzzsprout.com/697261/4078034 Intro: • Yale course on happiness. Taken by over 2 million people. • Professor Laurie Santos - demand is a “bit surreal but understandable given that people are looking for evidenced-based ways of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-25, Matthew 5:3-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Nothing Is Lost Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Mar 9, 2023

The Fifth Sunday of the Lent

Nothing is Lost Scripture Ezekiel 37:12-14, Romans 8:8-11, John 11:1-45. Reflection Dear sisters and brothers, Of all the miracles that Jesus did, the raising of Lazarus ranks as the most astonishing one to the people of his time. According to the traditional Jewish belief, the soul of a ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:12-14, Romans 8:8-11, John 11:1-45

Denomination: Other

Living A Grace-Filled Life

Contributed by Paul Robinson on Mar 22, 2023

Grace is not a nebulous thing. Grace actually teaches us how to live. Do you want to be a grace-filled Christian? Then you need to follow Titus 2:11-12.

I’ve seen teens grow up and leave God. It's actually a very common thing today. Titus 2:11-12 explain that grace teaches us how to live. We need more grace-filled Christians. I see in verse 12 two main actions that must occur for us to live a grace-filled life. 1. A PURPOSEFUL DENYING ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Strategies For Effective Witnessing

Contributed by Ivy Drafor-Amenyah on Mar 22, 2023

Souls mean a lot to the Lord who has called us into ministry. We need the right strategies to help us be effective in winning souls.

INTRODUCTION There are many people who desire to hear the gospel and be changed. Many of them are tired of their lives and want something meaningful, something real, something they can live for and die for. They just do not know how to identify their real need. There are people in high places who ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:6-12, Titus 2:15, Acts 17:22-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Fruit Do I Bear?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 17, 2022

In this passage of Scripture, Jesus teaches about fruit in people’s lives.

False prophets were recurrent in Old Testament times. They forecasted just what the king and the local people wanted to hear, asserting that it was God's message. False teachers are similarly as frequent today. Jesus says to be careful with those whose words sound religious but who are inspired ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-20, Luke 6:43-45

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Beyond The Tinsel

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 28, 2025

Beyond seasonal glitter, God proves His Word: Jesus fulfills prophecy, dies, rises, and invites every heart to trust His unbreakable promises.

(A Christmas conversation about God’s kept promises) Opening – Smell, taste, and memory On the way here I passed through Loma Linda—our Adventist mecca—where health-food stores outnumber fast-food chains and where Postum is practically a sacrament. And if there isn’t an actual ‘LomaBucks’ on ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2, Isaiah 7:14, Luke 18:31-33, Luke 24:44, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Christian's Relationship With Worldly Society

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 12, 2025

The Christian's relationship with worldly society is one of separation without isolation. We are to be different in mindset, lifestyle, and values while remaining actively involved in influencing the world for Christ.

THE CHRISTIAN'S RELATIONSHIP WITH WORLDLY SOCIETY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 12:1-2 Supporting Texts: 1 John 2:15-17, John 17:14-18, 2 Corinthians 6:14-18, Matthew 5:13-16, James 4:4 INTRODUCTION: As Christians, we live in a world that is increasingly at odds with godly ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When Men No Longer Fear God

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 12, 2025

This message is both a warning and a call to return to godly fear—a holy reverence that honours God's authority, obeys His commandments, and trembles at His Word.

WHEN MEN NO LONGER FEAR GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 3:18 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 1:7, Ecclesiastes 12:13-14, Psalm 36:1-4, Jeremiah 2:19, Malachi 3:16-18 INTRODUCTION: The fear of God is the foundational principle of wisdom and godly living. It produces reverence, obedience, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When Leadership Invites Judgement Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 15, 2025

1 Kings 14 is a deep lesson in the consequences of failed spiritual leadership. Jeroboam’s sin was not private—it was national and generational. He corrupted worship, hardened his heart, and misled a people.

WHEN LEADERSHIP INVITES JUDGEMENT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 14:1-31 Supporting Texts: Hosea 8:4; Ezekiel 18:30; Galatians 6:7-8; Psalm 33:12; 2 Chronicles 7:14 INTRODUCTION: 1 Kings 14 reveals the tragic consequences of spiritual failure in leadership. King Jeroboam, who had ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 14:1-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Invaluable Valuables

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 18, 2025

God places value differently than we do.

Invaluable Values Tony Campolo was an American minister and author who devoted his life to mission work in the world’s poorest countries. He once told an audience about a homeless man who offered to share his coffee. Seeing the condition in which this man lived, Tony said the coffee must have been ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 19:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lovers Of Pleasure More Than Lovers Of God

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 23, 2025

Pleasure in itself is not sinful. God created us with the ability to enjoy life, but the problem arises when pleasure becomes our priority and passion, while God becomes secondary or even ignored.

LOVERS OF PLEASURE MORE THAN LOVERS OF GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Timothy 3:1-5 (KJV) "This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Is The Marriage, Idea Of God Or Human? Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 1, 2024

Let us recognize and honor marriage as a divine institution, ordained by God from the beginning. May our understanding of this truth shape our perspective on marriage and our commitment to upholding its sanctity.

Some might say that marriage is a human construct, a social convention created by man. But let us look to the Bible for guidance. Origin of Marriage: In Genesis 2:23-24, we read: "The man said, 'This is now bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh; she shall be called woman, for she was ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:23-24, Genesis 2:23, Ephesians 5:22-33

Revive Us Again, O Lord

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 7, 2025

Revival is the supernatural restoration of God's presence, power, and passion in the lives of His people. It is a season when God breathes fresh life into dry and weary souls and rekindles the fire of devotion, holiness, and service in the Church.

REVIVE US AGAIN, O LORD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 85:6 Supporting Texts: Hosea 6:1-3, Habakkuk 3:2, Isaiah 57:15, Acts 3:19 INTRODUCTION: Revival is the supernatural restoration of God's presence, power, and passion in the lives of His people. It is a season when God breathes ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Maintaining The Fire On The Altar

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 14, 2025

The fire on the altar symbolises spiritual fervency, passion, and the abiding presence of God.

MAINTAINING THE FIRE ON THE ALTAR By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Leviticus 6:12-13 Supporting Texts: Romans 12:11, 2 Timothy 1:6, Hebrews 12:29, Revelation 3:15-16, Matthew 25:1-13 INTRODUCTION: The fire on the altar symbolises spiritual fervency, passion, and the abiding presence of God. ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 6:12-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When The Fire Goes Out

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 14, 2025

When the fire goes out, darkness prevails. Many have become spiritually dry, ineffective, and cold because they’ve allowed the fire to die.

WHEN THE FIRE GOES OUT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Leviticus 6:12-13 Supporting Texts: 1 Samuel 3:1-3, Revelation 2:4-5, Matthew 25:1-13, 2 Timothy 1:6, Hosea 6:1-2 INTRODUCTION: God commanded in Leviticus 6:13 that the fire on the altar must never go out. This instruction was both ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 6:12-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God