Sermons on Degenerate Literature:

Status Or Substance? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 1, 2004

We cannot go far in the Kingdom of God until we get the lust for status under control. This is true in the material realm, as we shall see in a message planned for next week, and it is true in the religious realm as well, as we shall see this week.

Status or Substance? (Matt. 6:1-15) Note: here is my bulletin insert I wrote up along with the sermon. Sermon follows. Giving, Prayer, and Fasting (notes for Matt. 6:1-15) Since modern Judaism no longer has the Temple (in the Biblical sense) many Rabbis teach that charity, prayer, and fasting ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Memorials In God's Word

Contributed by Timothy Shumer on May 25, 2002

Do we truly honor Memorial Day? We have lost much of the intended meaning of this "holy-day" since it was established in the aftermath of the Civil War. However, God’s Word gives clear instruction on the true meaning a memorial should include. Discover it

Holiday = root, "holy day" = Set apart to meditate on day / event / occasion + A day elevated above others for holy purposes + Over time = Meaning has degenerated = Downward trend of life + [1] Leisure time away from work, devoted to rest or pleasure = [2] A day on which work is suspended by law or ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Horrors Of Hell

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Mar 26, 2007

Jesus taught more about Hell than He did about Heaven. In fact, for every mention of Heaven, He mentions Hell twice as often. I want to look at four things that Jesus reveals about the horrors of Hell.

One of the tragic facts revealed by Jesus is that the majority of the human race will spend eternity in Hell. Jesus pleads, in Matthew 7:13-14, “Enter by the narrow gate; for the gate is wide, and the way is broad that leads to destruction, and many are those who enter by it. For the gate is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Enoch: Initiated Before God Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Jan 2, 2008

One of the strangest occurrences in the Bible happened to a man named Enoch. Enoch’s name means “initiated.” He was chosen by God to give humanity a very special lesson on value of holiness. God often works through individuals to reach other people. H

Enoch: Initiated before God Series: Personalities from the Past that Speak to the Present Genesis 5:23-24 Hebrews 11:5 Intro One of the strangest occurrences in the Bible happened to a man named Enoch. Enoch’s name means “initiated.” He was chosen by God to give humanity a very special lesson ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

Love Gifts Under The Tree Series

Contributed by Michael Wiley on Jan 7, 2009

Maybe we should forgo the gift wrap, fridge the fruitcake, and let love be our greatest aim for Christmas.

Love Gifts under the Tree Michael Wiley 12/21/08 1 Corinthians 13 John 3:16 Introduction: Finished Shopping? What kind of gifts are you looking for? We look for gifts for Christmas that show our love for others. Joke; one man asked another, “what are you getting your wife?” “I’ll wrap myself.” ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Not Condemned

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 11, 2021

What is the way to life? Why do some reject it? Is their motive logical or emotional? Purpose: Let’s understand the significance of faith in Christ. Plan: Let’s look at condemnation and salvation in John 3:14-21.

Prelude What is the way to life? Why do some reject it? Is their motive logical or emotional? Purpose: Let’s understand the significance of faith in Christ. Plan: Let’s look at condemnation and salvation in John 3:14-21. John 3:14 The Exalted Cross As we read John 3:14 “as Moses lifted up the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Couples Guide 2 - Evil Situations Among Christians (2) Series

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Jun 11, 2021

A guide for those seeking to serve GOD in marriage

Polyandry This is the practice where one female has more than one husband. It rears it’s ugly head in relationships where you find one female has a different man to fulfill different aspects in her life. One for money, one for sex, one for children, one for the parents and society. This is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18

Genesis Chapter Three Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 21, 2022

These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Three. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.

GENESIS CHAPTER THREE OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is Adam and Eve sin against God and it has repercussions that have affected the human race ever since. The Cambridge Bible (1921) – Genesis 3 The Temptation – Genesis 3:1-5 The Fall – Genesis 3:6-8 The Enquire – Genesis ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thundering Pulpits

Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 3, 2022

Preachers have an essential place in saving the souls of their citizens and the souls of their nations.

Did you know that the Pastors and Preachers of our founding era were different than the average clergyman today? Instead of society relegating them to irrelevance as mere religious storytellers, most early Pastors and Preachers in America were influential in their churches and communities. Those ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Scripture Helps Specify The Kind Of Behavior God Likes.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Oct 14, 2001

Yera C. 2 TIMOTHY 3:14-4:5 October 21st, 2001

Title: “Scripture helps specify the kind of behavior God likes.” SECOND READING: 2 TIMOTHY 3:14-4:5 This passage highlights sacred scripture as a source, the source, for teaching, correcting and encouraging Christians to become all they can be, all God expects them to be. It exhorts Timothy, and ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

6. The First Preacher And The First Sermon

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Feb 6, 2020

The message Jesus drew from the story of Noah is that his coming will be as unexpected as the flood was for the people of Noah’s day. But most people don't believe his coming will be like the flood.

6. The first preacher and the first sermon Sermon on 29 Sept 2019 PM, at Rosebery Park Baptist Church, Bournemouth, UK. According to the Bible, who was the world’s first preacher? And what was his sermon? The answer is Noah! We know Noah was a preacher from this verse in 2 Peter: ‘…if he did ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-39

Denomination: Baptist

A Den Of Thieves And A Kosher Baptist Suit Series

Contributed by George Barton on Jan 31, 2006

Built on Mark 11, it helps people to see why Jesus was really angry with the Pharisees for what they were doing in the court of the Gentiles.

A DEN OF THIEVES AND A KOSHER BAPTIST SUIT (Mark 11:15 NIV) On reaching Jerusalem, Jesus entered the temple area and began driving out those who were buying and selling there. He overturned the tables of the money changers and the benches of those selling doves, (Mark 11:16 NIV) and would not ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

Canaan Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 3, 2022

The Late Bronze Age (c. 1550–c. 1200 BCE) was mainly one of Egyptian dominance in Canaan, although the Hittites of Anatolia contested their power there. The period has also been marked by incursions of marauders called Hapiru, or Habiru (Egyptian: ʿApiru).

Canaan Canaan was a Semitic-speaking civilization and region in the Ancient Near East during the late 2nd millennium BC. Canaan had significant geopolitical importance in the Late Bronze Age Amarna Period (14th century BC) as the area where the spheres of interest of the Egyptian, Hittite, Mitanni, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Getting America Back To God

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jul 3, 2004

This sermon was preached on Independence Day, Sunday, July 4, 2004, as a patriotic message for our day and age.

GETTING AMERICA BACK TO GOD, AN INDEPENDENCE DAY MESSAGE --PROVERBS 14:34 Israel is a Jewish nation; Saudi Arabia is a Muslim one; India is a Hindu country; but what kind of Country is America? It may not be the politically correct position to take; but, nevertheless, it is true: “America is a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:34

Denomination: Methodist

Producing Fruit

Contributed by Steven Spillman on May 2, 2008

“You are in control of your own destiny.”

I started True Potential Publishing to address how we define success and human potential in this culture. Before founding the publishing company I had been in business for several years and had been in full time sales for years before that. As a young, energetic, thinking salesman I gravitated ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational