Sermons on Despising:

Privilege And Responsibility For The Hopeful.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 1, 2023

What we are, and whose we are will not be fully evident until the Lord returns for His own. Then we shall see Him as He is. Then we shall be transformed, and fully conformed to His image.

PRIVILEGE AND RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE HOPEFUL. 1 John 3:1-3. “Behold,” says John. Pause for thought and reflection. For it is indeed a wonderful demonstration of God's love that “we” should be called the sons of God (1 John 3:1). This was not what we deserved, but as we know from other ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Saints Beware Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Oct 31, 2025

Saints Beware

Galatians 4 v 8 - 20 Saints Beware Paul's Reflection on - Their State - 8 Howbeit then, when ye knew not God, Their Service - ye did service unto them Their Sacrilege - which by nature are no gods. Their Salvation - 9 But now, after that ye have known God, Their Sovereign - or ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:8-20

Denomination: Holiness

The Allure Of Worldly Wealth

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 23, 2025

True wealth is found in our relationship with God, not in the accumulation of material possessions.

In the pursuit of happiness and fulfillment, many individuals find themselves enticed by the allure of worldly wealth and possessions. The Bible, however, offers a unique perspective on this temporal and momentry pursuit. The Deception of Wealth Jesus cautioned His disciples about the dangers of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:5

The Wisdom Of God In The Means Used To Propogate The Gospel. Series

Contributed by Fredric Lozo on Sep 21, 2004

This Sermon is #1 and #2 from the Rev. Andrew Lee’s SERMONS published in 1803 by Isaiah Thomas,Jr. at Lisbon, Connecticut. Transcribed by Fredric Lozo, September 2004.

INTRODUCTION: The entire book Andrew’s Lee’s Sermons is available free at Project Gutenberg as e-Text #15031. SERMON I. The Wisdom of God in the means used to propagate the Gospel. 1 Corinthians i. 27,28. "But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and god ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:27-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Servant Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 30, 2013

A study of chapter 49 verses 1 through 26

Isaiah 49: 1 – 26 The Servant 1 “Listen, O coastlands, to Me, and take heed, you peoples from afar! The LORD has called Me from the womb; From the matrix of My mother He has made mention of My name. 2 And He has made My mouth like a sharp sword; In the shadow of His hand He has hidden ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:1-26

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Power Of Preference: Fight Desire With Desire - Psalm 63:3 Pt.2

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jun 21, 2025

God never intended for you to live life saying no to your strongest desires.

Dear Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, When you asked the man in Mark 9 if he believed You could heal his son, he said, “Lord I believe – help my unbelief.” Lord that is so often how I feel about loving You. We love You Lord; help our lack of love. We desire Your presence Lord; help our lack of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:3

Above The Law Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 24, 2014

A study of Proverbs 4 verse 20 through Proverbs 5 verse 23

Proverbs 4: 20 – 5: 23 Above The Law 20 My son, give attention to my words; Incline your ear to my sayings. 21 Do not let them depart from your eyes; Keep them in the midst of your heart; 22 For they are life to those who find them, and health to all their flesh. 23 Keep your heart with all ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

"Loving Your Bullies” Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 18, 2021

How can we love those who are hostile to us? Jesus shows us how in looking at 1) The Misinterpretation: (Matthew 5:43), 2) The Mandate (Matthew 5:44), and 3) The Motive: (Matthew 5:45-48).

Matthew 5:43-48. [43]"You have heard that it was said, 'You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' [44] But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, [45]so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven. For he makes his sun rise on the evil ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Other

Endure The Contradcition

Contributed by Pastor Michael Lampkin on Jan 8, 2001

This Sermon is about enduring hardship even when folk despitfully use you. {This Sermon Has been REVISED}

-----------------------------*The Book of Hebrews*------------------------------------------------------------------- The 12th Chapter------------------------------------- 1Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Immoralaphobia

Contributed by Rolland Bouchard on Oct 7, 2002

This is a look at the world’s view of immorality, and our response. I pull no punches in this sermon! I tell it like it is.

IMMORALAPHOBIA October 6th,2002 AIM: To encourage the congregation to flee from immorality just as lot did. OPEN: a) Welcome and announcements. b) Directions…compass illusion c) The world wants us to go one way when God is calling us another way. d) Today we are going to be looking at ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Scope Of A Man: King David

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Aug 15, 2004

King David, more than any other person in the Biblical record, illustrates the moral range of human nature. Look at these snapshots of his life to see the grace of God at work in one messed up fella.

Message - A Study of King David Snapshots of King David’s character and Scenes from his life I’ve always found King David to be one of the most fascinating guys in the Bible. There is so much about him that you wouldn’t normally expect to find written about a king. There’s so much in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gifts No Certain Evidence Of Grace. Series

Contributed by Fredric Lozo on Dec 16, 2004

This Sermon is #14 from Rev. Andrew Lee’s SERMONS published in 1803 by Isaiah Thomas, Jr. at Lisbon, Connecticut.

INTRODUCTION: The entire book Andrew’s Lee’s Sermons is available free at Project Gutenberg as e-Text #15031. SERMON XIV. Gifts no certain Evidence of Grace. Luke x. 20 "In this rejoice not, that the Spirits are subject unto you; but rather rejoice, because your Names are written in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Beware Of Detours!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 18, 2010

Hagar & Ishmael. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Ill: A man opened a new business and his best friend sent him a floral arrangement: • When the friend popped in to see him a few days later; • He was shocked to see that the shop had sent a card saying; “Rest in peace”. • When he called the florist to complain. • The florist said; “It ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-15

Denomination: Brethren

Do You Love Me?

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 21, 2010

Malachi chapter 1. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Malachi chapter 1 verses 1-14 Ill: The world’s easiest test. (1). The books Outline. • There are two main ways people look at the book of Malachi; • You can take your pick as to which you prefer. (1stway): By questions. • The book of Malachi is ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:1-14

Denomination: Brethren

Temptation, Sin, And Consequences (Pt. 2) Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 26, 2009

Nathan confronts David. David repents, is forgiven, but must still face the earthly consequences of his sin.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a young child at a Catholic school who went to confession. 1. Because the younger children at the parochial school often forgot their sins when they entered the confessional, the teachers would have the students write down a list of their sins. 2. As the boy ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ