Sermons on Detriment:

Spiritual Worship: Transformed By Truth Ephesians 5:18-20 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 6, 2024

In Ephesians 5:19-20, the apostle Paul instructs believers to engage in worship that transcends mere ritualistic observance, urging them to be filled with the Spirit and express their gratitude to God through psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs.

Spiritual Worship: Transformed by Truth Ephesians 5:18-20 Introduction: Today, we explore the transformative power of spiritual worship as outlined in Ephesians 5:19-20. In this passage, the apostle Paul instructs believers to engage in worship that transcends mere ritualistic observance, urging ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-19, Galatians 5:22-23, Ephesians 5:20, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sermon On Solitary Moments

Contributed by William Meakin on Jan 3, 2025

A cosmic experience is regarded as a state of consciousness that can involve a special sense of connection to the universe.

Thomas Merton, an American monk and writer once remarked: “When we are alone on a starlit night, when by chance we see the migrating birds in autumn descending on a grove of junipers to rest and eat; when we see children in a moment when they are really children, when we know love in our own ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:35, Luke 5:16, Matthew 14:23, Isaiah 40:26

Sermon On A Sea Of Sand

Contributed by William Meakin on Jul 21, 2025

A "Sea of Sand" can refer to many things, including temporary blindness, a lack of perspective or a specific geographic feature.

Erik Pevernagie, a Belgian painter and writer once remarked: “In the land of the ostriches, the blind are king. When politicians bury their head in the sand, ignorance rules the country. ( "High noon." )” Genesis 32:12 reminds us: “But you said, ‘I will surely do you good, and make your ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 21:1, Psalm 107:33-34, Deuteronomy 32:10, Job 6:3

False Prophets And Faithful Priests Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 6, 2002

13th in First John Series

FALSE PROPHETS AND FAITHFUL PRIESTS 1 John 4:1-6 INTRO: Here is a word of warning which the Lord God gives to us about the danger of false prophets. It is a warning from God that we are not to believe everything we hear even though it may come from supposedly Christian sources. ILLUS: Teaching ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Without Reservation

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 27, 2003

We are called to trust Christ without hesitation and without reservation!

Without Reservation Selected Passages January 12, 2003 Introduction A television program preceding the 1988 Winter Olympics featured blind skiers being trained for slalom skiing, impossible as that sounds. Paired with sighted skiers, the blind skiers were taught on the flats how to make right and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6, Psalm 46:1-3

Denomination: Church Of God

Making A Righteous Impression

Contributed by Greg Tabor on May 8, 2005

This is a Mother’s Day message challenging mothers to leave a righteous impression on their children.

Making a Righteous Impression Mother’s Day Message Ridgeway Assembly of God 5/8/05 Pastor Greg Tabor Two very different Impressions Ahaziah’s Impression “He also walked in the ways of the house of Ahab, for his mother was his counselor in doing wickedly. 2 Chronicles 22:3 ESV It is no doubt ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Kiss Hagar Goodbye

Contributed by Mark Beaird on Apr 7, 2003

Although Abraham couldn’t see it now, later he would understand the reasons why he had to kiss Hagar good-bye.

KISS HAGAR GOOD-BYE ©11-16-97 by Mark Beaird Text: Genesis 21:8-14 Do you believe that God has a plan for your life? I do. I believe that God has a plan for each and everyone who will listen to His voice and follow His direction. Whether you know it or not God is trying to lead you and I to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:8-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Has He Risen?

Contributed by Eric Darr on Nov 11, 2004

This title may strike you in an odd way..... Has He Risen? While we are so accustomed to hearing He Has Risen. The reason I bring this title with a question mark vs. an accustomed exclamation point is because some of us in the church do not show a

Has He Risen? While driving to church on Easter Sunday two years ago, I told my children the Easter story. "This is the day we celebrate Jesus coming back to life," I explained. Right away, my 3-year-old son, Kevin, piped up from the back seat, "Will He be in church ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fathers Be Strong And Courageous Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Aug 30, 2013

Strength and Courage are two things that will help us to live an abundant life a life where the battle no longer is ours but God's. It will then be won.

Rocking Rod Stewart sings a song to his son, in that song forever young he sings of his hopes and dreams for his boy, “ May the good Lord be with you Down every road you roam And may sunshine and happiness Surround you when you're far from home And may you grow to be proud Dignified and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 28:20-21, 1 Samuel 17:45-47, 2 Samuel 11:1-3

Denomination: Salvation Army

Possessed And Epileptics

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 30, 2013

To show that CHRIST is our Great Healer.

I. EXORDIUM: Who's your Healer? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that CHRIST is our Great Healer. IV. TEXT: Matthew 4:24 (Amplified Bible) So the report of Him spread throughout all Syria, and they brought Him all who were sick, those afflicted with various diseases ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Me-Firstology

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Dec 23, 2009

When we truly put the kingdom of God and others before ourselves, then the Lord will see to it that we have the things that we need.

Me-firstology: The “Me First” Mentality 04/30/06 AM Reading: Luke 9:57-62 Introduction [Note: This lesson is adapted from an article entitled “The Me First Syndrome” by Wayne Jackson Christian Courier: Penpoints 11/14/05.] As Jesus went about His earthly ministry, people either wanted to follow ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Shield Of Faith

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Aug 31, 2009

Christian faith is a powerful protection against spiritual struggles.

SHIELD OF FAITH EPHESIANS 6.16 Ephesians 6:16 In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. 1. Belt of Truth 2. Breastplate of Righteousness 3. Shoes of Gospel of Peace Description of the Shield Shield ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:16

Denomination: Baptist

Divorce And Remarriage Series

Contributed by Donald Rapp on Oct 26, 2011

Divorce was just as big an issue in the first centruy as it is today

Divorce and the Bible The Book of Mark Mark 10:1-12 I.Introduction A. The 10th chapter of Mark is 45 verses long and it is jam packed with instruction for the disciples and us. B. Remember that Jesus is heading for Jerusalem and ultimately His sacrificial death. 1. By this time He has pretty much ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Stark Contrast Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Dec 5, 2011

The contrast between the old nature and the new couldn't be more stark as we finish up our study in Paul's letter to the Galatians. The question we all have to face is: where is our treasure, in this legalistic age, or in God's kingdom?

Galatians is all about the contrast between the old nature and the new, legalism and Spirit-life. As we finish up the book today we’re going to see that contrast in stark relief so let’s look for it as we finish chapter 6. As we talked about the fruit of the Spirit in chapter 5, we saw ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:6-18

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Decide To Grow In Faith Series

Contributed by Wayne Mock on Feb 18, 2011

Decisions have much to do with growth in Christ. Growth in Christ has much to do with decisions. Decide to grow in Christ by: 1) Being a good example; 2) Being Forgiving; and 3) Serving faithfully.

Much emphasis is given to the need for one to make the decision to accept Christ as both Savior and Lord. Behind such a decision is the necessity of faith – a loving belief and trust in the Lord. This belief and trust, this faith, includes confessing Christ as Lord and repenting of one's ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ