Sermons on Destroyed:

Dealing With Immorality In The Church Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 19, 2019

Paul has already dealt with divisions in the church. Now he has to deal with the issue of immorality. Many were being seduced by “the spirit of the age”. Note what Paul has to say. It is still a timely word for us today.

DEALING WITH IMMORALITY IN THE CHURCH I CORINTHIANS 5:1-13 INTRODUCTION: Needless to say we live in a sexually saturated society. As far back as April 15, 1993 USA Today reported that the average American man under age 40 has had seven sexual partners in his life. Paul has already dealt with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

How To Handle Offenses Series

Contributed by Harold Jenkerson on Feb 21, 2016

In order for the church to grow numerically and spiritually it must know how to handle offenses. The one offending may not know that they have offended. The one offending might need to know how to walk in the fruit of the Spirit.

02/21/16 How to Handle Offenses Scripture: Matthew 18:15-22 Theme: Offenses Focus: How to handle offenses. Point: If we do not handle our offenses correctly, we will destroy our church. Illustration: When the doctor diagnoses you with cancer, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Nearness Of God.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 27, 2022

Popular religion speaks about man reaching up to God. However, the reality is that God is reaching down to us. Yes, Christ is stretching out His arms to us upon the Cross.

THE NEARNESS OF GOD. Isaiah 65:1-9. People sometimes talk about somebody who ‘found God.’ God was never lost; it is people who are lost. When the prodigal son returned to his father, the father said, ‘this my son was lost, but now is found’ (cf. Luke 15:24). Yet, in their distress, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 65:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 9, 2022

Do not conform to this world standard, world scales, or world patterns of thinking, doing, and acting accordingly but be transformed, renewed, revived, and reformed according to the standard of the Gospel of Christ.

Romans 12:01-08 Living Sacrifice to God 1. Present yourself - Romans 12:1-2 Present yourself as a living and pleasing sacrifice to God. This is the spiritual act of worship. Do not conform to this world standard, world scales, or world patterns of thinking, doing, and acting accordingly but be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Obedience Better Than Sacrifice Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 14, 2022

Unlike any other nation, the Hebrews had a conviction, seared into their collective consciousness by the mighty deeds of God, that the one God, ruler of heaven and earth, had picked them out to be His special people.

Monday of 2nd Week in Course 1 Sam 15: 16-23; Mark 2: 18-22 One of my friends who can’t attend daily Mass but devoutly reads the lessons each day was commenting on “how boring” the recent readings from Samuel are. Well, it’s good to be candid about your understanding of Scripture, but it’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:16-23, Mark 2:18-22

Denomination: Catholic

Recovering Our Culture For Goodness Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 4, 2021

"Freedom must constantly be won over for the cause of good"

Monday of 1st week of Easter Spe Salvi The various accounts of the post-Resurrection appearances of Jesus, one of which appears here in Matthew, have one thing in common–surprise. The Jesus movement was so powerful, so filled with works of power and words of power, that his disciples could ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14, Acts 2:22-33, Matthew 28:2-15

Denomination: Catholic

Food That Endures Through Our Faith Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 17, 2021

They didn’t see the sign that the multiplying loaves represented. Jesus’s temporary filling their tummies was supposed to be a sign that faith in Him.

Monday of the Third Week of Easter Fake news is not new. Enemies of the Faith have been inventing tales about Christians even before anyone used the word “Christian.” At His trial, false witnesses invented accusations against Jesus, and in fact said the same thing of Jesus that they later accused ...read more

Scripture: John 6:22-29, Acts 6:8-15, John 4:24

Denomination: Catholic

Be An Encourager Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 18, 2021

This is the 50th sermon in the series "Action". This series is from the Book of Acts and the Epistles. This series began when the COVID19 pandemic began.

Series: Action [#50] BE AN ENCOURAGER Acts 18:1-28 Introduction: Over the last few Wednesdays, we have been studying how to make wise choices in who are your close friends. One of the main points is- To have a close friend, you have to be a close friend. We live in a time where people enjoy ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Casting Out The Demons Of The Enlightenment Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 29, 2021

How "modern" evil triumphs so often, and how Jesus Christ defeats it in our day.

Tuesday of 22nd week in Course When the prince of this world, defeated on Calvary, began the rear-guard action to destroy as many humans as possible before Jesus’s final return and triumph, he relied on the obvious means. Stir up dissent in the Church so the Church turns away from her mission. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:31-37, Psalm 27:1, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: Catholic

Triumphing In The Perfect Moral Storm Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 31, 2021

Why do we see the signs of Christ’s presence and refuse to believe in Him? He is the Son of God. What does He want to do in us today?

Monday of 18th week in course Gospel of Life Poor Hananiah the prophet. He was completely clueless about the mission of a prophet. He believed–and I think it was a core belief–that prophets are called by God to make people feel better. So when Jeremiah, miming his prophecy of disaster for a ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 28:1-17, Matthew 14:22-36

Denomination: Catholic

God Is Able!

Contributed by Larry Vollink on Nov 17, 2020

There is not one thing God cannot do (although some people say there is) but God is ABLE to do all things!

Charlie Brown talking to Lucy about the rain and what would happen if it floods the world? And Charlie Brown said NO< God made the promise to Noah that it would never flood the world again. God makes promises and will keep them and HE has. There are many verses that describe God as "God ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Let God Lead Your Battles SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023

If you try to fight your battles without God's guidance, you may find yourself in trouble. Trust in Him and let Him lead the way.

Before we delve into this message, let us begin with a prayer: "Lord, scatter every enemy of my increase by fire, in Jesus' name." As you read this message, may the Lord touch you and destroy anything hindering your progress. Just as the Bible says, "I will bring honey out of the rock. I will bring ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:13

Topics: Trust In God, Divine Guidance

Peace Of Righteousness

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 4, 2024

When the people turn to God in praise and right living, in true justice, they will know the fullness of peace, and God will be in their midst to console and empower them.

Second Sunday of Advent 2024 The prophet Baruch was assistant to the prophet Jeremiah. His mentor is associated mostly with the final days of the Kingdom of Judah, and his prophecies were generally so dire that we now call such language a “jeremiad.” Wow. Imagine several hundred years from now ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:4-6, Philippians 1:8-11, Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: Catholic

A Father's Instruction For Life

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Jun 14, 2025

Proverbs 13 gives us a Father's instruction for living to his children (son). A great message for Father's Day.

A Father’s Instruction Proverbs 13 Intro. Proverbs 13:1 “A wise son heareth his father’s instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke.” - This chapter gives us tidbits of a Father’s instruction to his children (“son”includes daughter) - It also speaks of what ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Pray Against Household Wickedness And Household Enemies Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jul 8, 2025

In this sermon, we will explore the biblical perspective on household wickedness, its manifestations, and strategies for overcoming it.

The concept of "household wickedness" refers to the presence of evil or malevolent influences within one's own family or close relationships. These influences can manifest as envy, jealousy, betrayal, or other forms of destructive behavior that hinder personal growth, relationships, ...read more