Sermons on Defiled Speech:

I'm Deeply Grateful!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Oct 8, 2018

We have these rights because of what our forefathers have done. You & I didn't earn the privileges we enjoy. But I'm thankful for those who did earn them & passed them on to me - & for that I am truly grateful!

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Luke 13:34; Acts 7:51-52 Friends, I stand before you torn by mixed emotions. On the one hand, I am deeply grateful to be an American. But at the same time I am disturbed ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:34, Acts 7:51-52

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power And Purpose Of Self-Control

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Nov 6, 2025

In a time when the pace of life is ever-accelerating, and our senses are constantly bombarded with stimuli urging instant action and reaction, the Biblical virtue of self-control remains as pertinent as ever.

OPENING ILLUSTRATION: Edmund Hilary the first man who conquered Mount Everest was asked by an interviewer about his passions for climbing mountains. He gave this reply: "It is not the mountain we conquer but ourselves." Peter the Great of Russia is quoted as saying, "I have been ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lamech & Enoch Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Sep 22, 2020

A series on Characters in the Bible that has enough information about them that you can put on a postcard. This is a study with questions that I ask people to get them engaged.

Title: Contrast of two generations Theme: Text: Genesis 4:19,23-26 5:21-24 Opening Verse Romans 8:1 ¶ There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. And Lamech took unto him two wives: the name of the one was ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:19, Genesis 4:23-26, Genesis 5:21-24

Denomination: Church Of God

"Free Indeed!”

Contributed by Bubot Parago on Feb 1, 2019

The truth is not just an idea, an ism, a philosophy, but the Person of Jesus Himself! He said; “...I Am the Truth” Truth is a Person! The Person of Jesus!

John 8:31 Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on Him, “If ye continue in My word, then are ye My disciples indeed; 32 And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” 34 Jesus answered them, “Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whosoever committeth sin is the servant of sin. 35 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-32, Romans 8:34-36

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ready

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Nov 16, 2020

This message is based on Matthew 25 and deals with the Parables of the Bridegroom; the parable of the talents (resources) and judgement day story of the sheep and the goats

Title: “Keep Watch” Subject; How do we prepare for Jesus return? Complement; by repenting...watching... waiting... working! Big idea: Christ our King is not asking for your vote – he’s asking for your surrender... & then, faithful perseverance & loyal service. May we watch for his ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Priority Of Persons Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 9, 2021

The lesson that Jonah needed to learn to bring him to his senses, and the lesson all of us must be conscious of is that persons are ends in them selves and not means. The state and the church exist for the welfare of persons.

A little boy who had shown a fit of temper was scolded by his mother and sent to his room. He was told to pray that his temper might be reformed. His mother followed him and listened at the door to see if he would. This is what she heard: "O, Lord, please take away my bad temper, and while ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:6-11

The Struggle Of America: Authoritarian Secular Socialism Vs. Christian Free Society

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 26, 2021

We are the last hope of western civilization. And for America. We are the light of the world. Don't hide your light, but let it shine. Shine brightly because we are the people of the promise.

We are the last hope of western civilization. And for America. We are the light of the world. Don't hide your light, but let it shine. Shine brightly because we are the people of the promise. We are the chosen of God in the world. Jesus lives in us. We have the power to shape the world. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:13, 2 Timothy 3:12, 2 Corinthians 10:4

Denomination: Salvation Army

Faith Without Works Or Deeds Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Oct 15, 2019

The greatest tragedy of the church today is people who profess Christ and yet don’t live for Christ. This is the theme of this message.

The greatest tragedy of the church today is people who profess Christ and yet don’t live for Christ. This is the theme of this message. Millions profess Christ and are baptized and made members of the church and they think they’ve done all they need to do. They think that now that they are on ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

"In The Chaos Of The Pigpen…. Hope And Direction”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Mar 23, 2022

Jesus uses 3 parables to tell what God's character is like. It is "grace". Some history of the culture from Ken Bailey is included. To the Pharisees “You think you know God, but you do not." Jesus is the God of Ezekiel 34.

In Jesus Holy Name March 27,2022 Text: Luke 15:11-31 Redeemer “In the Chaos of the Pigpen…. Hope and Direction” “Now all the tax collectors and sinners were coming near to listen to Jesus… and the Pharisees and the scribes were grumbling and saying… This fellow ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-31, 1 Peter 1:3-5

Denomination: Lutheran

Rerdeeming The Time

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 13, 2021

The Book of Colossians covers some very important topics. None are more important than what we are going to cover in this passage of scripture. This passage of scripture has a great deal to say about PRAYER.

Many of the things we hear today about PRAYER, have to do with the fact that prayer is a No! No! For example, Carolyn Copeland gives us this story in the Christian Reader. - The daughter of our pastor was asked to give the closing prayer at her high school graduation. A Jewish student was asked to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6

Denomination: Baptist

Diamonds In The Rough

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jun 3, 2021

We will explore how we are "diamonds in the rough". The biggest takeaway from today's message is that when we fully rely on God, He can turn our struggles from hurdles and obstacles into stepping stones.

DIAMONDS IN THE ROUGH 1 Timothy 4:10-12  For to this end we toil and struggle, because we have our hope set on the living God, who is the Savior of all people, especially of those who believe.  (11)  These are the things you must insist on and teach.  (12)  Let no one ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:10-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Five Steps To Getting Along

Contributed by Michael Mays on Jun 8, 2021

Church people are more famous for our bickering than our brotherly love--why is that?

Ephesians 4:25-32 25Therefore, having put away falsehood, let each one of you speak the truth with his neighbor, for we are members one of another. 26Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, 27and give no opportunity to the devil. 28Let the thief no longer steal, but ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32

God Is Love

Contributed by Jim Keegan on Oct 19, 2022

God wants us to live in the blessing, joy and peace of knowing that we’re his beloved children.

1 Corinthians 4:3-5; 1 John 4:9-18 (selected verses) I spent a summer while I was in seminary as a student minister at Acadia National Park in Maine, where I was assisted by a young volunteer named Martha. Martha was an old soul, wise beyond her years. I say that because during that summer ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:9-18, 1 Corinthians 4:3-5

Sensing God - Smell Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Jan 18, 2018

This sermon is the last in a series which considers the five senses and how our senses help us in our relationship with God. In this message we see that we can be a pleasing aroma to God and the calling we have to be an aroma to the world.

The sense of smell is a powerful sense. If you are like me, as an example, the smell of a coffee especially in the morning, is a reviving smell. You can be asleep and then, if someone loves you enough to make it for you, the smell is able to wake you up. This is fantastic. What a great way to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 8:18-22, Ephesians 5:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Power Of Words

Contributed by Alex De Guzman on Jan 14, 2016

Words carry immeasurable significance: The universe was created with a word; Jesus healed and cast out demons with a word; rulers have risen and fallen by their words; Christians have worshiped through words of song, confession, and preaching.

Question: "What does the Bible say about the power of words?" Answer: Words are not simply sounds caused by air passing through our larynx. Words have real power. God spoke the world into being by the power of His words (Hebrews 11:3), and we are in His image in part because of the power we have ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:3

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist