Sermons on Degrading Speech:

Happy & Gentle Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Dec 5, 2013

A sermon on the third beatitude.

Happy, Happy, Happy: Happy & Gentle Matthew 5: 1-2, 5 See if any of these phrases sound familiar: • It’s a dog-eat-dog world. • Assert yourself. • Stand your ground. • Kill the competition • Make your presence known. These are all phrases that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Denomination: Methodist

Get Your House In Order Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 27, 2017

A study of the Gospel of John 13: 31 – 38

John 13: 31 – 38 Get your house in order 31 So, when he had gone out, Jesus said, “Now the Son of Man Is glorified, and God Is glorified in Him. 32 If God Is glorified in Him, God will also glorify Him in Himself, and glorify Him immediately. 33 Little children, I shall be with you a little while ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-38

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Loving Others At Their Worst

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Sep 9, 2017

The more intimate a relationship is, the more certain we are to experience the worst side of a spouse, child, parent, friend... Jesus loved--and yes, loves--us at our worst, and beckons us to be his ambassadors by doing the same for others.

LOVING OTHERS AT THEIR WORST I. Introduction - Not long ago I read the story of a man who came to love a woman named Helen, who was a drug addict. She was living with an abusive man who supplied her drugs and in return used her for his pleasure. But another man, an honest and virtuous man, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 55:12-14, Ephesians 2:8-10, John 17:1-26, 1 Corinthians 12:4-31, Romans 12:4-8, Ephesians 4:11-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon - The Believers Perspective - Take The Long View

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jan 29, 2025

Our perspective is the lens at which we view life and most importantly God’s role in our life. God is good all the time. Too many Christians define God’s goodness by their circumstances rather than Who God actually is.

Sermon. The Believers Perspective - Take The Long View Scripture - Habakkuk 1:1-6 “This is the message that the prophet Habakkuk received in a vision. How long, O Lord, must I call for help? But you do not listen! “Violence is everywhere!” I cry, but you do not come to save. Must I forever see ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-6, Habakkuk 2:3-4, Psalm 89:14, Habakkuk 3:17-19, Isaiah 55:10-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

5. The Prodigal Son Comes Home (A Message Of God's Unconditional Love) Series

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Nov 25, 2025

God waits for you like a father watching the horizon for his lost child. No matter how far you have wandered, His arms remain open to welcome you home today.

5. The Prodigal Son Comes Home (A Message of God's Unconditional Love) Introduction: Understanding the Heart of the Father Before we explore this profound story from Luke 15, we must understand what Jesus wanted to teach us. He told this parable to religious leaders who criticized Him for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32, Luke 15:18-19, Luke 15:22-24, Luke 15:29-30, Luke 15:31-32, Luke 5:31-32, Leviticus 11:7, Romans 3:23, Proverbs 14:12, Isaiah 55:7, 1 John 4:8, Ephesians 2:8-9, Acts 3:19, Romans 10:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Difference That Makes The Difference Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jul 31, 2015

To establish that God calls upon teachers and preachers to make a difference in their messages, methods of correction, and ministries. The difference is the substance of the message, not the style of delivery. This lesson identifies a man skilled in “The Art of Preaching” who was not yet converted!

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Difference in the Message 2. The Difference in the Method 3. The Difference in the Ministry Introductory Remarks. 1. The setting of this lesson is in Ephesus; sometime after Paul had left for Antioch, closing out his second missionary journey. A new preacher has come to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:24-28, 1 Corinthians 1:10-13, 1 Corinthians 4:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Convenient Morality

Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 23, 2012

There is a standard of Truth. When it is exchanged for a lie, God gives them over to depraved hearts.

A Convenient Morality June 22, 2008 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: There is a standard of Truth. When it is exchanged for a lie, God gives them over to depraved hearts. Focus Passage: Romans 1:18-32 Supplemental Passage: Introduction: Gay ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Baptist

Hands That Shed Innocent Blood

Contributed by James Dina on Jul 30, 2020

God’s image is debased and his wrath justly incited every time a person(innocent blood) made in God’s image is unjustly destroyed. Approximately, there are 200.000 abortions per day worldwide (WHO).What blood could be more innocent than the blood of an unborn child?

HANDS THAT SHED INNOCENT BLOOD God’s image is debased and his wrath is justly incited every time a person (innocent blood) made in God’s image is unjustly destroyed. Approximately, there are 200,000 abortions per day worldwide (WHO). What blood could ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 19:10, Genesis 4:1-8, Proverbs 6:16-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

86. Revelation 21 - The New Jerusalem Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 18, 2018

This is the final scene of the book of Revelation, the culmination of God’s purpose to create for Himself a holy people within whom He will dwell.

IN GOD'S IMAGE 86 - REVELATION 21 - THE NEW JERUSALEM This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:2-4, 2 John 1:7, 1 John 2:18, Revelation 22:17

Denomination: Christian Church

The First Judgment Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 24, 2021

Satan caused man to lose Eden and perfect fellowship with God, and so he is man's greatest foe. Man and Satan are enemies.

An angry customer came stomping into the pet shop and confronted the owner. He said, "When I bought this dog you said he would be splendid for rats. He won't even go near a rat." "Well," said the owner, "That is splendid for the rats ain't it?" The statement ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:14-15

God's Crybaby

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 27, 2020

The wickedness witnessed in contemporary society breaks the heart of the follower of Christ, just as such evil breaks the heart of the Saviour.

“‘The harvest is past, the summer is ended, and we are not saved.’ For the wound of the daughter of my people is my heart wounded; I mourn, and dismay has taken hold on me. “Is there no balm in Gilead? Is there no physician there? Why then has the health of the daughter of my people not been ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

This Little Light; Is It Really Mine?

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010

Living as Children of Light. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Ephesians chapter 5 verses 1-21. Ill: • Rory Bremner & Aliastair McGowan are famouse impersonators. • As you look at then you see the person they are imitating. • It may be a famous politician or sports star or a well known celebrity. • Both Rory Bremner & ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-21

Denomination: Brethren

The Wrath & Righteousness Of God Revealed

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Dec 8, 2002

Our study through the book of Romans 1 shows us a God who loves humans, but must reveal His wrath on anything that is not like Him. It is one of the best chapters in the Bible to clearly understand God’s righteous character, and our fallibility.

Why is there evil in the world? How can a loving God condemn anyone to hell? Does God condemn me when I do wrong? How can I be a Christian and yet still sin? How do law and faith work together? Where do I find help and hope? What happens to the Jews after they rejected Jesus? How am I supposed to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-32

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Develop Healthy Partnerships Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jul 24, 2012

Since the Church has too long tolerated the teaching of our culture on sexuality and sexuaol relationships, it's time to speak up about building quality relationships.

“Building Quality Relationships: With Jesus – Develop Healthy Partners” Eph. 5:3-8; 1 Cor. 6:9-20 Sometimes the words of Scripture hit me in the gut. In preparation for today’s message I was directed to such words, from Jesus Himself. In Rev. 2:19 Jesus commends the Church ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:3-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Living For Jesus 24/7 Off With The Rags Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jan 16, 2016

For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light! (Ephesians 5:8)

Living for Christ - Ephesians 4:17-5:20 In the second part of living for Christ Paul gives the church of Ephesus instructions on how to remove any remaining rags of sin that remain after conversion. Ephesians 4:20-24 states “That, however, is not the way of life you learned when you heard ...read more

Denomination: Baptist