Sermons on Defiled Speech:

Jesus, The Light; The Child's Friend Series

Contributed by William Baeta on Feb 19, 2022

“For at one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light (for the fruit of light is found in all that is good and right and true).” (Eph 5:8-9)

Introduction: Today is children’s Sunday and our theme for reflection is Jesus, the Light, the child’s friend. When we think about light the first thing that comes to mind is light from the sun. It is this light that wakes us up in the morning and makes us see our way as we prepare for the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-17, Psalm 36:7-10, Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why Should I Be Free From Bondage? Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Feb 7, 2021

So many people, including some believers are trapped in some sort of bondage. Many are in despair, because they have tried so hard, to give up and break free but are unable to do so. But there is hope for all. Most often it is only knowing the Truth that will set people free!

Freedom from bondage Chapter 1 – Why should I be free from bondage Act 11:21: “And the hand of the Lord was with them: and a great number believed, and turned unto the Lord.” (KJV) Most of us would like to have promises from the Lord for our personal benefit – we desire that the Lord should ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:21, Titus 3:3, Luke 4:18

Denomination: Other

Prayer Life Of Daniel Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jul 15, 2022

Though Babylon was not suitable for prayer, no temple was there, no synagogue existed during his time. He had his scripture. Even though the palace was surrounded by images and idols of the Babylonian gods and goddesses, he never missed his prayer time.

Daniel 6:10-18 Prayer Life of Daniel Greetings: The Lord is Good and his love endures forever. Prayer of Jesus, Power of Corporate Prayer, Prayer of Paul, now the prayer of Daniel. Joke: A man asked God, ‘What’s a million years to you, O Lord?’ God replied: A minute The man asked: What a million ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:10-18

Denomination: Methodist

The Playboy Problem Series

Contributed by Selwyn Robins on Mar 4, 2017

Men, knowing that we are Kings in high places of authority and power, we must always be sober and vigilant. Be mindful there is an adversary wanting to devour all. Stand as watchmen on the roof of our homes, family, work places, community and nation.

The Playboy Problem Today we are going to discuss chapter 3 of Ed Cole’s Maximized Manhood titled ‘The Playboy Problem”. And our resident playboy is found in 2 Samuel 11 and his name is King David. David’s background: • Battle tested three times at a young age • Man after God’s own heart (1 Sam ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-27, 2 Samuel 12:1-15

Denomination: Charismatic

Exodus, Part 3 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Feb 21, 2018

First, we see a faithful woman who honors God and is rewarded; and we also see a carnal man who has decided to take control, and has serious challenges. Curious that these are mother and son … yet so very different in how they respond to God.

Exodus, Part 3 Exodus 2:1-25 Introduction - Exodus is an incredible study of God's faithfulness to man -- It is also a great encouragement to see man's ability to be faithful to God There are two stories in today's passage for us to explore " The first is about a mother " The second is about a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"God Calling: Isaiah"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 1, 2016

A sermon about God's forgiveness and call.

"God Calling: Isaiah" Isaiah 6:1-8 Have you ever had such an intense experience--such a life changing event that you remember with nearly exact clarity where you were, what was happening in the world around you when it occurred? When I made the decision to give my life to Jesus Christ I was ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist

How To R-A-P When You Find Yourself In A Messy Situation

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on May 15, 2017

AND WHEN I SAY A MESSY SITUATION I`M TALKING ABOUT A TIME WHEN WE HAVE ALLOWED SIN TO MANIFEST ITSELF IN OUR LIVES AND HINDER OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD AND YOUR SIN CAN BE ONE THING AND MINES COULD BE ANOTHER

Psalm 51:1-6 (Living) O loving and kind God, have mercy. Have pity upon me and take away the awful stain of my transgressions. [2] Oh, wash me, cleanse me from this guilt. Let me be pure again. [3] For I admit my shameful deed--it haunts me day and night. [4] It is against you and you alone I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Is On My Side

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 12, 2017

To show that the LORD is always on our side as our Everlasting Companion, our Friend, our LORD, our SAVIOUR, our Shepherd, and our GOD. He also lives within us.

I. EXORDIUM: question II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that the LORD is always on our side as our Everlasting Companion, our Friend, our LORD, our SAVIOUR, our Shepherd, and our GOD. He also lives within us. IV. TEXT: Psalms 118:6 The Lord is on my side; ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Are You Living, Or Are You Dying? Series

Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Oct 1, 2017

My dorm mate used to say, "Are you living, or are you dying?" His saying brings up a point. What is living? As Paul sits in a dark, dank, depressing prison cell, he gives us and the Philippians an answer.

Are you living, or are you dying? One of my dormmates, Josh, would tell me that all the time. He would say that to encourage me to get out of my room, to stop studying, and to go have some fun, which, in his definition, would be living. Then what is dying? Well, that is what I was doing, and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-14, Philippians 1:19-26

Denomination: Lutheran

The Greatest Miracle

Contributed by John Newbaker on May 15, 2016

A biblical examination of the greatest miracle that can happen to a person.

The Greatest Miracle that can happen to a person Luke 19:1-9 What is the greatest miracle that can happen to a person? The Bible mentions 7 miracles that can happen to a person. 1. The blind receiving their sight? That's a miracle. Someone who is blind receiving their sight. 2. The paralyzed ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1

Denomination: Baptist

L’s That Lead To Lack Or Poverty

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 17, 2015

L’s That Lead to Lack or Poverty

L’s That Lead to Lack or Poverty Laziness Proverbs 14:23 - In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury. ( lack ) Proverbs 6:6 - Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise: Proverbs 20:4 - The sluggard will not plow by reason of the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:14-15

Denomination: Foursquare

As The World Turns Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 12, 2017

It seems we live in constant flux -- the world is changing and usually away from God. This lesson takes a look at how Daniel and his friends dealt with their world as it changed from Israel to Babylon.

1. War of the Worlds was written by HG Wells in 1897. It is one of the earliest stories of conflict between mankind and an extraterrestrial race. It was performed as a Halloween episode on radio by Orson Welles on OCT 30, 1938. It allegedly caused mass panic. It was presented as a series of News ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Healing For Bleeding Souls

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Oct 19, 2020

God’s desire is for us to be healthy and whole in body, soul, and spirit.

HEALING FOR BLEEDING SOULS "25 Now a certain woman had a flow of blood for twelve years, 26 and had suffered many things from many physicians. She had spent all that she had and was no better, but rather grew worse. 27 When she heard about Jesus, she came behind Him in the crowd and touched ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:25-34, Job 24:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Leaving A Legacy Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 20, 2019

The people returned to the sin of intermarriages with the foreigners. Nehemiah rebuked and corrected them. We see the need to guard our faith and pass on our faith. Nehemiah left a lasting legacy.

As mentioned, the final chapter of Nehemiah did not end as most would have liked, as in fairy tales: “And the Israelites lived happily ever after.” • On his return to Jerusalem, Nehemiah was not only saddened, but for most parts, very angry at seeing his people returning to their old sinful ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 13:23-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Prophecy From The Mount Of Olives (Matthew 24)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 23, 2024

How should we put prophecy into practice? Are there overlooked action words the prophecy from the Mount of Olives in Matthew 24?

Let’s look at an often misunderstood prophecy in Matthew 24. Before studying it, let’s consider the four major views. Preterism (or past fulfillment) believes that all such prophecies were fulfilled around 70 AD. Historicism (or present ongoing fulfillment) is a view that these events are ...read more

Denomination: Baptist