Sermons on Degrading Speech:

Introduction To The Gospel

Contributed by Richard Bowman on Aug 2, 2022

In the first few verses of Romans Paul presents the basic elements of the Gospel.

ROMANS # 1: INTRODUCTION TO THE GOSPEL Warsaw Christian Church, Richard M. Bowman, Pastor Text: Romans 1:1 - 6; 16-17 (NKJV) 1Paul, a bondservant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated to the Gospel of God 2 which He promised before through His prophets in the Holy Scriptures, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-17

Reubin Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 23, 2022

In the Torah, Reuben is briefly described as having had sexual activity with Bilhah, his stepmother's maid, and father's concubine. On his deathbed, Jacob declares that Reuben "will no longer excel, for you went up onto your father's bed, onto my couch and defiled it."

Reuben Pronunciation R??uven Born 1569 BCE Paddan Aram Died 1445 BCE or 1444 BCE (aged 125) Resting place Tomb of Reuben, Israel 31°55'46?N 34°44'02?E Children · Hanok (son) · Pallu (son) · Hezron (son) · ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 46:9

Denomination: Baptist

Beginnings

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Oct 25, 2023

Beginnings…we all have had them: your first job was the beginning of your work history and career, your first boyfriend or girlfriend was the beginning of your romantic relationship, and all the other beginnings that have occurred in your lifetime.

Beginnings…we all have had them: your first job was the beginning of your work history and career, your first boyfriend or girlfriend was the beginning of your romantic relationship, and all the other beginnings that have occurred in your lifetime. Some of your beginnings are forced by you and the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2, John 1:1-3, Hebrews 1:1-4, Psalm 19:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Interracial Marriage

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 13, 2021

God appears to be highly indifferent to the matter of race or color in marriage. There is no biblical evidence against interracial marriage, but much that would show it to be perfectly normal and honorable.

A boy in Harvard College, many years back, got his father in Maine to come to Cambridge and see the football game between Yale and Harvard. As they sat down, the boy slapped his father on the back and said, "Dad, for three dollars you are going to see more fight than you ever saw ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 12:1-15

Our Excelling Example Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 16, 2021

We look to Christ as our example, and He teaches us a positive type of humility that says I have ability and blessings which I will use, not for self-glorification, but for the edification of others.

You cannot imitate what you do not know. Any parrot who learns to swear does not reveal its own character, but rather that of its owner and example. To copy or imitate by definition implies an original to go by. It is the original that determines the nature of the copy. This concept is ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Interracial Marriage Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 17, 2021

Only the believer can see race from within the kingdom of God, and through the mind of Christ. We cannot expect that non-Christians will share this view. It is an exclusive Christian view.

A boy in Harvard College, many years back, got his father in Maine to come to Cambridge and see the football game between Yale and Harvard. As they sat down, the boy slapped his father on the back and said, "Dad, for three dollars you are going to see more fight than you ever ...read more

What A Mess! Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Sep 8, 2025

Based on Romans 1:18-32 - Helps hearers understand the depravity of sin & realize how badly we need a Savior.

“WHAT A MESS!” Romans 1:18-32 FBCF – 9/7/25 Jon Daniels INTRO – Fair warning: This may be a hard sermon. Definitely a “bad news/good news” sermon. Might get tough in the middle but hang on! Triggered? Sorry. Deal w/ it. Offended? Sorry, but the Gospel is offensive b/c it confronts sin head on. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Baptist

It's All About People

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 25, 2025

God calls us to release control, embrace peace, magnify good, and trust Him to change people while transforming our hearts.

Introduction One interesting thing about people — they are everywhere. You can’t get away from them. Think about your day today: the barista handing you your usual beet root kale smoothie. That driver who cut you off on the freeway. The e-mail you got earlier from a coworker. The text you sent to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:16, Romans 12:18, 1 Peter 5:8, Matthew 25:1-10, Romans 12:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

It’s Time To Wake Up! Time Is Short Series

Contributed by Saumiman Saud on Feb 3, 2025

Last Tuesday I heard news that a church member at Sacramento suddenly passed away. On Sunday I actually still had a chance to chat with him after my sermon. That makes me realize that our time always gets closer. Then what should we do with such a short time?

It’s Time to Wake Up! Time is Short by Rev. Saumiman Saud THE TIME HAS COME (It’s Time to Wake Up! Time is Short) (Romans 13:11-14) Last Tuesday I heard news that a church member at Sacramento suddenly passed away. On ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Time Has Come (It’s Time To Wake Up! Time Is Short)

Contributed by Saumiman Saud on Feb 25, 2025

Last Tuesday I heard news that a church member at Sacramento suddenly passed away. On Sunday I actually still had a chance to chat with him after my sermon.

THE TIME HAS COME (It’s Time to Wake Up! Time is Short) (Romans 13:11-14) Last Tuesday I heard news that a church member at Sacramento suddenly passed away. On Sunday I actually still had a chance to chat with him after my sermon. That makes me realize that our time always gets closer. Then what ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stephen - Climax Of Conflict In Jerusalem

Contributed by Gary Bennett on Feb 25, 2003

Will our obituary read that we were used mightily by God, and loved deeply by others?

AN OBITUARY TO DIE FOR OF EPITAPH’S ... What happens when someone dies? Now that’s a leading question if ever I’ve asked one. Quite often, the site of the remains of the mortal coil is marked with some sort of memorial. It may be a plaque or tombstone, or some other reminder that the body of one ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Even God's Greatest Made Excuses

Contributed by Ryan Akers on Sep 22, 2005

One of God’s servants, Moses, was called by God but Moses response was, "Who Me?" He fought and made 4 major excuses as to why he couldn’t serve before he accepted his call. We too always make excuses before we finally realize we should be serving God.

Even God’s Greatest Servant’s Made Excuses Exodus 3: 1-12, 4:1,10-12 I love basketball! I love everything about the game. The excitement of hitting the three-point winning shot at the buzzer. The scream of the crowd as they cheer you on to victory. The adrenaline rush as you dunk for the first ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

"Imitation Of Christ”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Mar 2, 2002

March 10, 2002 -- FOURTH SUNDAY IN LENT 1 Samuel 16:1-13 Psalm 23 You have anointed my head with oil. (Ps. 23:5) Ephesians 5:8-14 John 9:1-41 Color: Purple Ephesians 5:8-14 Title: “Imitation of Christ”

March 10, 2002 -- FOURTH SUNDAY IN LENT 1 Samuel 16:1-13 Psalm 23 You have anointed my head with oil. (Ps. 23:5) Ephesians 5:8-14 John 9:1-41 Color: Purple Ephesians 5:8-14 Title: “Imitation of Christ” Paul’s basic formula, “Become what you are,” determines the structure of Pauline letters. The ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Creatures That Scurry From The Light Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 18, 2008

God’s love gave his son and leaves his church to model and multiply his message.

Introduction Sermon #7 in a Series on the Gospel of John One Thursday the mailman delivered an unusual item from the Northend Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Seattle, Washington. An announcement card (show sample) listed the special things which would be done for everyone who attended church ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Thanksgiving Of 1 Corinthians Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 9, 2011

In today's lesson I want to examine the thanksgiving of 1 Corinthians.

Scripture Today we continue in our new series of sermons on The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. Last week we studied the first three verses of 1 Corinthians. These verses are the salutation of 1 Corinthians, and we looked at the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 1:4-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed