Sermons on Detrimental Behaviors:

All We Like Sheep

Contributed by Mike Turner on Dec 21, 2003

Sheep need shepherds......so do people !

“All We Like Sheep” Isaiah 53:6 Isaiah utilizes a picture here of sheep going astray to describe the spiritual condition of the people. Numbers 27:17 Moses warned the children of the Lord that they not act as sheep w/o a shepherd. Yet that was the very thing that Jesus saw when he looked out ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:6

Denomination: Baptist

Have Your Eyes Been Christed?

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Aug 12, 2010

This sermon is about having your eyes annoited so that you can see; or see differently!

Illustrated: “Great Truths” from children(1) • No matter how hard you try you can’t baptize a cat • When your mom is mad, don’t let her brush your hair • You can’t trust dogs to watch your food • Don’t sneeze when the barber is cutting ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Helping People Get Through A Crisis Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Feb 12, 2008

Let us study Micah’s therapeutic suggestions for times of crisis in 4:9-5:1. They can help us get through any type of crisis in our lives. Notice three “now’s” (4:9, 11, 5:1). There represent Micah’s three suggestions.

Helping People Get through a Crisis Micah 4:9-5:1 Intro Many churches today finance and staff a telephone counseling service. Trained counselors answer calls of people caught in crisis and try to help them survive. Micah was such a servant for the people of his day. They were in crisis too. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Kingdom Remaining Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jan 31, 2011

God brought and took kingdoms but the final Kingdom, which is superior to all other kingdoms and is eternal, is here and now!

Last week we learned from the beginning of Daniel Chapter 2 that Daniel, a strong Believer of God, almost got killed because of the unbelief in God of others. From Daniel 2:1-28, we noted that Daniel did the following in response to his predicament: 1. he prayed (Daniel was a man of prayer) 2. ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:29-49

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Husbands Love

Contributed by Marc Heatherington on Dec 28, 2011

This sermon illustrates the steps of growth found in 2 Peter 1:5-8 through the husbands growing love for his wife.

The best example of spiritual growth is the growth of the marriage relationship. In John 13:34, Jesus gave us a new commandment; to love one another as He loved us. This command is repeated to the husband in regards to his wife in Ephesians 5. "Therefore as the church is subject unto Christ, so ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

How A Local Church Is Killed

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Jan 11, 2012

New Testament churches do not naturally die; they are so constituted that they cannot die a natural death. They may, however, be killed, but even in this, they can hardly be killed by outsiders except by the annihilation of the entire membership. Churches

Intro: New Testament churches do not naturally die; they are so constituted that they cannot die a natural death. They may, however, be killed, but even in this, they can hardly be killed by outsiders except by the annihilation of the entire membership. Churches are most often killed form the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: *other

Are You Sure You’re Saved?

Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 25, 2012

You can be sure you’re saved, just make sure.

Are You Sure You’re Saved? October 4, 2009 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: You can be sure you’re saved, just make sure. Focus Passage: 1 John 5:11-13 Supplemental Passage: Introduction: John says “These things have I written”… what things? ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Serious About Sin 03

Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 10, 2023

This is one of a series of messages about sin andhow we need to take sin seriously as a follower of Christ

GETTING SERIOUS ABOUT SIN PART 3 SIN AND FORGIVENESS MATTHEW 12:22-34 INTRODUCTION: OVER THE LAST TWO WEEKS WE HAVE TAKEN A LOOK AT SIN. WE HAVE EXPLORED SIN AND SEEN THAT SIN IS A VIRUS, AND A MEAN ONE AT THAT. AND THIS VIRUS OF SIN HAS NO CURE THAT MAN CAN DEVISE OR CREATE. THIS VIRUS OF SIN ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:22-34

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On Change

Contributed by William Meakin on Oct 5, 2022

Change is defined as to make someone or something different.

Sydney J. Harris, an American journalist once remarked: “Our dilemma is that we hate change and love it at the same time; what we really want is for things to remain the same but get better.” James 1:17 confirms: “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:51, Jeremiah 29:11, 2 Corinthians 4:16-18, Deuteronomy 31:6

The Punishing Rod Part 2 Series

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 27, 2022

When we merit correction or discipline, how can we or why do we grumble and complain about what type of "ROD" that God utilizes on us?

Habakkuk 1:12 – 2:20 Now the prophet asks a second question. How can God allow such a godless nation to be allowed to bring judgment upon His children? Granted Judah has been wicked, but how can God use another wicked nation to punish them? Although this is hard to understand, Habakkuk waits on ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Daniel Part Vi - "What If Content" Series

Contributed by Dan Carroll on Aug 27, 2018

Daniel has persitent connection with God in face of conflict. He knew God is in control and will always have His way.

INTRODUCTION • Daniel’s story is compelling, not because of the supernatural but because of the persistent connection he has with God in the face of conflict. • Daniel doesn’t have to run to God because he’s already walking with God. • Certain lessons of life we can only learn in specific moments ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Quick To Listen Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Oct 5, 2015

When communications fail, relationships will fail.

Let’s continue our worship of God by listening to what He has to say to Christians through James. Open your Bibles to James in the New Testament…. About 2000 years ago, God spoke through James to Christians persecuted in the MidEast. They were persecuted for their faith in Christ by ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Immorality Within

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 25, 2021

Excusing iniquity within the church is nothing new. Here is a case study in how churches should handle immorality within. What was the situation?

Excusing iniquity within the church is nothing new. Here is a case study in how churches should handle immorality within. What was the situation? 1 Cor 5:1-8 Immorality Within 1 Corinthians 5:1 It is reported commonly that there is fornication among you, and such fornication as is not so much as ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Brought To Life; Brought Together

Contributed by David Taylor on Sep 3, 2024

The commands to walk worthy (4-6) are based on what God has already done in us (1-3). So, let’s see how Paul applies this to our words in 4:29-30.

We are continuing our series in Ephesians, Brought to Life; Brought Together. As I have said, Ephesians can be divided into two sections, chapters one through three describe what God has done in us through Christ while chapters four through six call us to live out what God has done in us, what ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prayer Of Healing Introduction Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 20, 2025

Healing still has a natural place in Christianity.

“Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing psalms. Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-16, Acts 5:12, James 1:17

Denomination: Baptist