Sermons on Deceptive Speech:

God Is Counting On You!

Contributed by Terry Bailey on Jun 20, 2001

Living life at a constant level to be used by the Lord, is not only our reasonable service, it is the world’s greatest hope of coming to Jesus.

God Is Counting On You! The Passage: 2 Timothy 4:1-5 In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, and in view of his appearing and his kingdom, I give you this charge: Preach the Word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Strategy For A Biblical World View

Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Feb 13, 2002

We are engaged today in a battle between world views. Ultimately our battle is not against flesh and blood. At stake are the hearts and souls of America’s youth, who are leaving the faith at an unprecedented rate.

Illustr. - In a wealthy suburb of Indianapolis, a group of high school students were asked, "Was Adolf Hitler wrong in murdering millions of Jews?" They said yes. The interviewer then asked them why. They did not realize that their response was chilling. "Well, you see," they said, "Hitler was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:5, Colossians 2:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Fallout From Our Failures Series

Contributed by Mel Shepherd on Jul 1, 2007

Using King David will observe the repercussions of family downfall, the consequences of our sins as family leaders.

Series: “How Can I Best Love My Family?” Sermon #1 Title: “The Fallout From Our Failures” Text: 2 Samuel 12:1-13 Introduction: Well, as I said and being true to my word, at the beginning of February, my desire was to return to the man King David. And I said I wanted to talk about David so ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Gospel As God Gave It! Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Oct 24, 2005

God’s power to save is pure and perfect. It is the gospel of Jesus Christ. Nothing more, nothing less.

What is it that really gets you going? What gets your emotions stirred and fills you with a fight or flight mode so that you MUST do something? If you saw someone you love about to be injured or killed would you not warn them? Would you not take immediate action or cry out to them to help ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-24, Galatians 1:11-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Narnia Revealed

Contributed by Gregg Barbour on Aug 23, 2007

A brief look at the behind the scenes of the Chronicles of Narnia movie.

Narnia Revealed Gregg Barbour. the Point. 4/24/06 I. Purpose of the Story (perspective from C.S. Lewis) As Lewis wrote about the land of Narnia, an imaginary world visited by children of this world, he had two obvious purposes: to entertain the readers and to suggest analogies of the Christian ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-10

Denomination: *other

Teach Us To Pray Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 19, 2008

This prayer is often wrongly used, however. We are not to just mindlessly repeat it from rote memory, but we are to use it as a framework upon which we can build a prayer life that is offered to God, heard and answered by Him, and one that glorifies His

Illustration: A little boy was saying his bedtime prayers with his mother: "Lord, bless Mommy and Daddy, and God, GIVE ME A NEW BICYCLE!!!" Mom: "God’s not deaf, son. Boy: "I know, Mom, but Grandma’s in the next room, and she’s hard of hearing! Read: Matthew 6: 5 -15 Introduction: This passage is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Shut Out Of Heaven

Contributed by James May on Nov 11, 2007

Behold the Bridegroom Cometh, Go ye out to meet him. Jesus is coming soon. Are we ready?

Shut Out of Heaven By Pastor Jim May Matthew 25:1-13, "Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom. And five of them were wise, and five were foolish. They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Finding The Extra In The Ordinary: The Church In Smyrna

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 7, 2010

This was the post-Christmas sermon used to transition back into the sermon series on the seven churches; it provides four keys to spiritual stirring / renewal.

FINDING THE EXTRA IN THE ORDINARY: YOU* REV. 3:1-6 CHRISTMAS SUNDAY INTRO Advent is as much about the second coming of Christ as it is the first. It is as much about Him coming to you with a second birth as it is Jesus’ birth. They are connected and emphasized during Advent. Ana Advent, of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Nazarene

The Death Of A Conscience Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Mar 2, 2009

Herod Antipas provides proof that death is not always physical. Life ends in death twice without Christ.

Mark 6:14-29 The Death of a Conscience And King Herod heard of him; (for his name was spread abroad:) and he said, that John the Baptist was risen from the dead, and therefore mighty works do show forth themselves in him. Now King Herod heard of Him, for His name had become well known. And he ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29

Denomination: Baptist

From Control To Connection Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 11, 2009

What type of relationship does God want to have with you? God desires you to become His friend.

Last week… One of the most important questions that we can consider in our lives is that of what kind of relationship we are having with God. If our lives are part of something intended… then nothing matters more than considering our relationship to the great Intender. .. that which transcends our ...read more

Scripture: John 15:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gift Of Boldness Series

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Feb 10, 2010

An undeniable sign of the indwelling power of the Holy Spirit is boldness. What is boldness? "It is the inner delight of a liberated person expressed in daring."

THE GIFT OF BOLDNESS ACTS 4:1 8 An undeniable sign of the indwelling power of the Holy Spirit is boldness. What is boldness? "It is the inner delight of a liberated person expressed in daring." In the midst of human weakness and the timid nature of religion, the great need is for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-8

Liberals Unmasked

Contributed by Jb Hall on Jul 1, 2011

This sermon explains the origin, nature, and purpose of modern day liberals.

Liberals Unmasked Romans 1:18 – 32 Preached by: JB Hall Introduction: Today, politics deeply divides Americans; and with the media so fascinated with the centers of power (not only wanting to report on them, but to help shape the political landscape), the debate over liberal vs. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Baptist

Excessive Baggage

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jan 28, 2013

Burdens will weigh you down! They are nothing new. King David struggled with several burdens that had catastrophic results.

Excessive Baggage Psalm 38 My wife and I are fairly organized people. For example, when we go on vacation, we always make sure that we take EVERYTHING that we need (my wife ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 38:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Why Does Satan Hate Us?

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Mar 4, 2011

Satan's eventual destruction begins in the Garden of Eden.

Why Does Satan Hate Us so Much (What Did We do to Him)? A In Genesis 3:1-15, we see the play-by-play of the fall & rise of humanity. 1 Now the serpent was more crafty than any beast of the field which the Lord God had made. And he said to the woman, "Indeed, has God said, 'You shall not eat from ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Foundation Of Following Jesus, Part 3 - Applying God's Word Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Mar 30, 2011

Part 3 of this series - this message focusing on our need to be "doers" of the Word, and not just intakers.

The Foundation of Following Jesus Part 3 – Applying God’s Word James 1:22-25 January 23, 2011 Audio of this sermon can be heard at www.aberdeenwesleyan.org. Introduction This is the third part of a four-part series on the foundation of following Jesus, which is the Bible – the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-25

Denomination: Wesleyan