Sermons on detrimental:

You Can't Please Everyone Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Sep 25, 2012

Sermon #2 in a 4 part series on Truth's we must believe extracted from Dr. Chris Thurman's book, Truth's we must believe. Truth #2 is "You can't Please Everyone" companion text is 1 Thess.2:4 and Gal. 1:10

Title: You Can’t Please Everyone Series: TRUTHS We Must Believe #2 I Thessalonians 2:4; Galatians 1:10 CHCC: August 12, 2012 INTRODUCTION: We’re in a 4-week series called Truths We Must Believe. Last week we focused on the truth: “To err is human.” This week ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Foundation For Favor Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 24, 2021

Often events and circumstances in life take us by surprise. At times life is going according to plan, and then without warning, difficulty arrives. Thankfully, God is omniscient, knowing all things. He is never taken by surprise and always works according to His divine will.

The Foundation for Favor Esther 2: 19-23 As we take a moment to consider our lives, we discover they are made up of varied series of events. Often one event serves to prepare us for a future event. At times, several events tend to blend together and create a major event. Viewing life from this ...read more

Scripture: Esther 2:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Looking For A Few Perfect Hearts

Contributed by Pete Nachtigall on Aug 23, 2003

A lesson concerning our need to completely rely on God.

God is looking for a few “perfect” hearts. 2 Chronicles 16:9 “For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show Himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward him.” Perfect – to be complete or friendly. (NIV fully committed) King Asa of Judah Asa did ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

That They May Be One Series

Contributed by R. Darrel Davis on Nov 6, 2013

Unity in the church is critical to the fulfilment of it's mission to reaching a lost world. Message based on the chapters of the book, "I Am A Church Member" by Tom Rainer

Introduction: Years ago, there was a Peanuts cartoon strip where Lucy demanded that Linus change TV channels, threatening him with her fist if he didn't. "What makes you think you can walk right in here and take over?" she asks Linus. "These five fingers," says Lucy. "Individually they're nothing ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

Terror Free Sleep

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Apr 18, 2018

Sleep is a big deal in the Bible!

The Psalms – The Language of Our Faith Psalm 91 – Terror Free Sleep April 15, 2018 Sleep is a big deal in the Bible!! Genesis 2 – Adam was put to sleep by God and it cost him a rib Judges 16 – Samson fell asleep and it cost him his hair ?? 1 Samuel 26 – Saul fell asleep and it cost him his ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Whatever Price Is Required Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 8, 2021

To get the joy of Christ, we have to be willing to imitate Him in His life and even in His death.

What are the commandments of Jesus that we are supposed to keep, and why are they important? We have to start with the understanding that God is good, and never evil. He loves us, and wants only good for us. He is all-benevolent. St. John tells us: “In this is love, not that we loved God but that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 98:1-4, 1 John 4:7-10, John 15:9-17

Denomination: Catholic

Love-It's Supernaturally Natural Series

Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Feb 7, 2023

Love, we all need it. We all want it, but we rarely get it. We long for others to love us. But most people don't have any love to give. Most humans only know selfish love.

I. Love does not come naturally. That should be quite evident from the selfish attitude prevalent among us. All humans are born with an evil nature, which means it’s our nature to be selfish. Hence, we cater to our flesh. A. Selfishness - Such selfishness causes us to use and abuse others, and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-10, 1 John 4:8, Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Time Is It Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jan 17, 2022

Time is something God has given to everybody on the same basis. All of us have the same amount of time. 60 seconds a minute. 60 minutes an hour. 24 hours in a day.

I. It is Time to Wake Up Spiritually 1. Romans 13:11, Ephesians 5:14-17 2. Mark 13:35-37, I am convinced that if the Lord Jesus were to come today, He would find many of His people spiritually asleep. a. Most important time in Christ’s ministry, he found his disciples asleep. Matthew 26:36-41 b. In ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiveness Tour

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 12, 2025

Praised be God. He will always give us the grace to accomplish anything He requires. The gift of forgiveness, even of our enemies, is ours for the asking.

Tuesday of First Week in Lent 2025 Human beings are made in the image and likeness of God, as Genesis teaches, but our mental image of God, if we try to make one, is corrupted by our experience of other people. When the Greeks envisioned their so-called gods, they tended to be a lot more powerful ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:7-15, Psalm 15:4, Psalm 34:4-7, Psalm 34:16-19, Isaiah 55:10-11, Isaiah 55:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Where Are You Going With Your Faith?

Contributed by David Richardson on Aug 11, 2007

Where are You going with your faith? Have you ever asked yourself that question? Have you ever stopped and wondered just what direction your spiritual life is going, or what direction your faith is aimed?

Title: Where are You going with your faith? 1 John 5:4b “…This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith.” Introduction: Where are You going with your faith? Have you ever asked yourself that question? Have you ever stopped and wondered just what direction your spiritual life is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

A Hiding Place For The Repentant

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 8, 2016

Before we can enter into the blessings which follow forgiveness, we must first admit our sin, and acknowledge our responsibility before God.

A HIDING PLACE FOR THE REPENTANT. Psalm 32. The beatitudes of Psalm 32:1-2 remind us of Psalm 1:1-2, which describes the righteous man and proclaims him blessed. Yet, since the fall of Adam, no mere man has been born with original righteousness. The second Psalm leads us to the place where we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Is Stripped Of Everything For Us Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 11, 2022

His dignity was stripped little by little from Him.

The Tenth Station: Jesus Stripped of His Garments (Those of us who have had the privilege and honor of a pilgrimage to the Holy Land always make Jerusalem part of the holy time. There, although the Jewish Temple has been replaced by a grand mosque, we can see the very places we read about in the ...read more

Scripture: James 5:2-4, Luke 12:16-21, Genesis 37:23, John 20:23-24, Luke 22:35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

How Rooted Are You In God's Word? Series

Contributed by Alis Cerrahyan on Aug 13, 2019

Unfortunate circumstances cannot and should not define who we are. It's what we choose to do with them that determines the outcome. We either believe in God wholeheartedly or we don't. Even a tiny doubt can taint our faith in his supremacy.

It would be fair to say that the following statement is not even believable: "I've never encountered any hardships; nor have I known anyone with evil intentions!" If we are a part of this world, whether a child, an adolescent, or an adult; we have tasted dysfunctions somewhere along ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:28, Genesis 39:1, Genesis 41:41

The Cost Of Deliverance

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Oct 17, 2019

What God Will do For His Children When we Are Faithful.

JUST LIKE MOST THINGS, DELIVERANCE COMES WITH A PRICE. HOWEVER, MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS, IT’S NOT A PRICE TO BE PAID WITH SILVER OR GOLD, STOCK NOR BONDS. FACT OF THE MATTER IT IS NOT THE TANGIBLE THINGS THAT GOD DESIRES, HE DESIRES THE INTANGIBLES. IF WE DESIRE ANYTHING FROM THE LORD, WE MUST BE ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Ye Would Not

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 4, 2024

There is no rest in running from God when He opens His arms to you!

Isa 30:15 For thus saith the Lord GOD, the Holy One of Israel; In returning and rest shall ye be saved; in quietness and in confidence shall be your strength: and ye would not. 16 But ye said, No; for we will flee upon horses; therefore shall ye flee: and, We will ride upon the swift; therefore ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 30:15-18

Denomination: Baptist