Sermons on Destruction Path:

You Can Resist A Lion Series

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Feb 12, 2022

We may imagine that we could never resist a lion. But lions will cross our path and Peter tells us to resist them.

[N.B. Earlier in the service we had a short presentation on Rosa Parks.] Today we’re continuing our series of ‘Great Messages of Encouragement’. We’ve had four talks so far. We’ve remembered that God will be with us. That he will strengthen those who wait on him. That there’s a glory to come ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Intermediary? Why Do I Need A Middle Man Between Me And God?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 21, 2023

If I can't fix my own stereo system, how can I build a path for myself to divine union?

Fourth Sunday of Advent 2023 So King David, after surviving his quarrel with King Saul and his thousands of followers, taking Jerusalem, the unconquered city, with the loss of barely any men, and extending his rule pretty much from the “river to the sea,” wakes up one morning in his cedar-lined ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:25-27, Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Catholic

Letting Go To Move Forward: Trusting God's Way

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Apr 6, 2025

This is a message about overcoming the suffering and hardships of life by following God's path as we see in today's passage.

April 6, 2025 Sermon - “Letting Go to Move Forward: Trusting God's Way" - Isaiah 43:16-21 Today, we’re diving into this powerful passage from Isaiah 43:16-21 because, let’s face it, life can be challenging. The journey from captivity to freedom is never easy. We all experience seasons ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:16-21, Psalm 77:11, 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Exodus 32:1-35 - Leadership Challenges And Failures

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 18, 2024

Moses is taking too long and the people are grumbling. Aaron has a choice to make and instead of standing strong he chooses the path of compromise.

We are jumping back into Exodus, so we want to recap a little bit. Exodus is the story of the people of Israel being delivered from captivity by God Himself, using Moses as His leader. Today, we're going to be in Chapter 32, where we'll study two lessons in leadership with Moses and Aaron. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Road Where Hope Returns

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 19, 2025

Jesus walks beside discouraged hearts, opens the Word, breaks the bread, and turns despair’s road into the path where hope returns.

Introduction — When Hope Walks Beside You and You Don’t Know It It is late afternoon on the first Easter Sunday. Two travelers walk the dusty road westward from Jerusalem toward a village called Emmaus. Seven miles, Luke says — not far, but far enough for grief to stretch every step. Their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35, Psalm 119:130, Isaiah 53:4-5, John 20:29, Romans 15:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Taming The Tongue Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 17, 2001

The tongue has done more destruction to our society than terrorist’s attacks. It has been one of the most powerful forces stopping revival from happening in this nation.

The seven keys to revival – Sermon 2 – Key 2 “Taming the tongue” Opening Scripture text Isaiah 30:25-26 25In the day of great slaughter, when the towers fall, streams of water will flow on every high mountain and every lofty hill. 26The moon will shine like the sun, and the sunlight will be seven ...read more

Scripture: James 1:26, James 3:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Slip Sliding Away

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Oct 11, 2005

God’s goal with Gideon was transformation, as it was with the entire nation of Israel. But after the victory, choices were made that set the nation right back on the same road to destruction. These are choices we can make as well, or avoid.

Passage: Judges 8:22-35 Intro: “Slip sliding way. Slip sliding away. You know the nearer your destination the more you’re slip sliding away... God only knows. God makes His plan. The information’s unavailable to mortal man. We work our jobs, collect our pay. Believe we’re flyin’ down the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 8:22-35

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Potter And The Clay

Contributed by Rita Sims on Sep 9, 2001

God wants to mold our lives, if we will let Him, and make us into beautiful creations.

It’s kinda humorous that I’m going to attempt to talk about pottery. I’m not the artsy, craftsy type. However, that’s the image that Jeremiah uses and it’s a beautiful one. In preparing for this sermon, I read that before it is glazed and fired, the potter may reshape and redo the pottery, if it ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

O Lord, Just Kill Me!

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 22, 2019

God's mercy and our anger can often be in conflict. Such conflict can lead to discouragement that in turn can lead to despair. The child of God must guard his/her heart to avoid falling into deep gloom leading to thoughts of suicide.

“[God’s mercy toward Nineveh] displeased Jonah exceedingly, and he was angry. And he prayed to the LORD and said, ‘O LORD, is not this what I said when I was yet in my country? That is why I made haste to flee to Tarshish; for I knew that you are a gracious God and merciful, slow to anger and ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The World’s Predictable Deception Of Humanity Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Nov 21, 2023

Why does God feel so much anger towards the city of Babylon? Because of the pride of great men, their spiritual corruption, because it has led people (God’s creation) astray, and because of the persecution and death of believers.

Alpha and Omega, Part 45, Revelation Part 22 The World’s Predictable Deception of Humanity Revelation 17:1-18 and 18:1-24 Introduction - Been studying Revelation together, to understand God’s plan for creation -- REM: Redemption of sin is granted through Jesus; and yes, we have a choice - ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 17:1-18, Revelation 18:1-24, John 14:6, Isaiah 53:10-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Parable Of The Budding Fig Tree: Signs Of The End Times Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jul 20, 2022

It was AD 70, 40 years after the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, and the walls of Jerusalem, the capital of Israel were surrounded by Roman soldiers numbering over 60,000.

It was AD 70, 40 years after the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, and the walls of Jerusalem, the capital of Israel were surrounded by Roman soldiers numbering over 60,000. The walls were crumbling, the Romans were advancing, thousands had already died when various cities in the north and eastern ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:29-31

Denomination: Salvation Army

Creating Or Destroying With Our Tongue Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 25, 2025

How can you use your words to bless others and to demonstrate the love of Christ?

As believers, we often underestimate the power of our words. The Bible reminds us that our tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit (Proverbs 18:21). In this sermon, we'll explore the biblical significance of our words and how they can either bless or ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 11:26-28, Romans 12:14

A Real Scary Story

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Oct 26, 2025

Psalm 127:1 “Except the Lord build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the lord keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain”.

A True Scary Story By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENNING: - We are in the Halloween season people are decorating their houses and yards with all kinds of Halloween décor from giant skeletons and inflatable witches, giant pumpkins and ghost. I am not going to in this message go down the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:27, 2 Thessalonians 2:3

Denomination: Apostolic

Generosity For A Selfish Age Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Dec 8, 2009

God’s answer to growing our hearts three sizes larger is to live for Christ and one way we do this is to give generously, hilariously to others

Wheaton College, outside of Chicago, is home to The Billy Graham Center. It houses an auditorium, classrooms, and a museum containing priceless artifacts. A fire burned part of the room in 2004 sending thick black smoke visible four miles away. When the alarm sounded some immediately evacuated ...read more

Scripture: John 3:13-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Fallen One PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 31, 2023

This sermon explores the dangers of pride, using Lucifer's fall as a warning, and emphasizes the importance of humility and God's grace.

Good morning, brothers and sisters. We gather here today, bound by our faith, warmed by our fellowship, and guided by the Word of God. We are here to learn, to grow, to be challenged and comforted by the eternal truths found in the Holy Scriptures. Opening Scripture Reading – Our focus today is a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 14:12-14

Topics: Fall, Lucifer