Sermons on Despising:

God Looks At The Heart Series

Contributed by Todd Catteau on Jun 13, 2023

Samuel anoints David as the successor to Saul after he has been rejected as king.

The Crown – Season One – Episode 5 The Lord looks at the heart Today we will continue in 1 Samuel where the story has centered around Saul – the first king of Israel. But in 1 Samuel 16 the story shifts away from Saul to another character. You may have heard of him, David. Samuel is sent on a ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God’s Great Love For Humble Sinners Series

Contributed by John Bright on Jun 23, 2023

Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching. Teaching sheet included at end of text.

“God’s Great Love for Humble Sinners” Luke 18:9-14 Pastor John Bright Luke 18 “9 Jesus also told this parable to some who were confident that they were righteous and looked down on everyone else. 10 “Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. 11 The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14, Matthew 6:5

Denomination: Methodist

Horrors Of Hell

Contributed by Mark Eaton on Dec 25, 2001

A REAL LOOK AT HELL FROM THE BIBLES VIEW.AND WHAT IS CONTAINED IN HELL

-THE WAGES OF SIN IS DEATH-NEVER HAS BEEN REDUCED,NON-NEGOTIABLE, NO CONCESSIONS -THE UNSAVED ARE MORE INTERESTED IN TIME THAN THEY ARE ETERNITY -A PERSON MAY LIVE AND DIE W/O BELIEVING IN A LITERAL BURNING HELL, BUT 5 SECONDS AFTER DEATH, THEY WILL HAVE NO REASON TO DENY IT -THE ORIGANAL WORD FOR ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:47-50

Denomination: Baptist

Growing By Running The Race Of Life

Contributed by Francis Camacho on Jul 10, 2002

3 Actions to take to run the Race of Life based on Hebrews 12: 1-3

Growing by Running the Race of Life Hebrews 12: 1-3 1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, we must get rid of every weight and the sin that clings so closely, and run with endurance the race set out for us, 2 keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus, the pioneer and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Five Aspects Of Faith

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Nov 3, 2002

This sermon is about the five aspects of faith namely Truth ,Trust , Toil, Trial and Torture.

FIVE ASPECTS OF FAITH OUTLINE 1.TRUTH 2.TRUST 3 TOIL 4.TRIAL 5.TORTURE THE MESSAGE FIVE ASPECTS OF FAITH 1. TRUTH: Romans 10:17. The word of God is the foundation for faith. Truth is an indispensable element of faith. Unless we know the truth we have no ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Healthy People Have Problems But Healthy People Deal With Them

Contributed by David Heasler on Mar 8, 2004

Dealing with Problems in Relationships Scripturally

Healthy People Have Problems But ... Matthew 18:15-17 Healthy people have ... friends Friends ... have problems The test of a true friend is ... what he does when the problems come. When ... your friend does something wrong What do you do? Matt 18:15 A true friend ... goes ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Patience Series

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 20, 2012

Patience is not natural; it must be learned and practiced. Patience is a gift from the Lord.

Patience November 12, 2008 Wednesday Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Patience is not natural; it must be learned and practiced. Patience is a gift from the Lord. Focus Passage: Galatians 5:22-23 Supplemental Passage: Colossians 3:12-13 NASB So, as those ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Til Debt Do Us Part Series

Contributed by Scott Ridout on Sep 16, 2009

Is your marriage all that you hoped it would be? Everyone wants their marriage to withstand the challenges of life, the flames of fear, lack of intimacy, debt, and temptation. Join us for our next series as we learn to maneuver through the fiery challeng

‘Til Debt Do Us Part 1 Timothy 6:9-11, Matthew 6:21-24 Initial money habits reflect individual personality and upbringing. Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it. Prov. 22:6 Eventually finances become a window into the oneness of a marriage. For where ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:21-24

Denomination: Baptist

Believe His Word

Contributed by John Mccormack on May 16, 2014

THIS STUDY ADDRESSES ISRAEL'S FAILURE TO BELIEVE HIS WORD.

BELIEVE HIS WORD OBSERVATION: THIS STUDY ADDRESSES ISRAEL’S FAILURE TO BELIEVE GOD’S WORD. INTERPRETATION: PSALMS 106:24 (NKJV) THEN THEY DESPISED THE PLEASANT LAND; THEY DID NOT BELIEVE HIS WORD. PSALMS 106: 24 (THE BOOK) THE PEOPLE REFUSED TO ENTER THE PLEASANT LAND, FOR THEY ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 106:24

Denomination: Baptist

The Merits Of Adversity

Contributed by John Mccormack on Jun 20, 2014

ADVERSITY HAS MERIT.

THE MERIT OF ADVERSITY OBSERVATION: DAVID IN PSALMS 22 PRAYS TO GOD IN HIS GREAT DISTRESS. HE FERVENTLY SEEKS ANSWERS. READ PSALMS 22: 22-24 INTERPRETATION: PSALMS 22:24 (NASB) FOR HE HAS NOT DESPISED NOR ABHORRED THE AFFLICTION OF THE AFFLICTED; NOR HAS HE HIDDEN HIS FACE FROM HIM; BUT WHEN ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:24

Denomination: Baptist

Proverbs 14 Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Jan 16, 2024

Proverbs 14

Proverbs 14 14:1 – The wise woman builds her house, but the foolish pulls it down with her hands: i. Consider your ways – consider what you are doing (actions) and where you are going (direction). Think about it – even Jesus said count the cost 14:2 – He who walks in his uprightness fears the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Great Prizes From The Book Of Proverbs

Contributed by Sajayan Chacko on Jan 24, 2024

The book of Proverbs, written by Solomon, is part of the Bible known as wisdom literature. Proverbs is full of practical instructions for life

Great Prizes From The Book Of Proverbs Introduction: The book of Proverbs, written by Solomon, is part of the Bible known as wisdom literature. Proverbs is full of practical instructions for life. 1. The GRASP of wisdom *verses 1-2, (WISDOM comes from the WORD of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Sought Out By The Gentiles Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jan 11, 2025

Jesus was sought by all. Some sought to find the way. Some sought to find the truth. Some sought to find life. Others sought to find fault.

I. The Greeks Desire to See Jesus 1. John 12:20-23 2. See him in death, verse 24. 3. See him in resurrection or life, verse 24b. 4. See him by our service, verse 26. II. Christ’s Prayer and the Father’s Answer 1. John 12:27-28 III. The People’s Dullness 1. John 12:29-30 2. Unsaved can’t ...read more

Scripture: John 12:30-50

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus: Friend Of Sinners Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 28, 2002

Jesus is friend of sinners, and that is a good thing, for each of us is a sinner, and if we are to be like Jesus, we need to befriend sinners also.

Jesus, Friend of Sinners (Luke 5:27-31; 7:36-50) Series: “Portraits of Christ” – Steve Simala Grant February 16/17, 2002 Before getting into this morning’s sermon, I want to address two things. The first is that I want to publicly praise God for working in power in my family this week. Last ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-31, Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Baptist

God's Grace For The Guilty

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Mar 11, 2002

The great thing about God is that though we are all guilty we can still be declared righteous. And the sin is totally forgiven as well as forgotten.

I. Guilt Exposed A. What he did B. How could he C. Why did he D. What now (consequences of sin) II. Grief Expressed III. Grace Experienced Three keys to handling life’s problems A. You can’t change the past B. You must live one day at a time in the present C. You must trust God for the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-31

Denomination: Baptist