Sermons on Diminished:

Diminishing Discernment

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Sep 21, 2011

Loss of Dicernment among believers.

Hosea 7:5-11 Hosea 7:8 “Ephraim, he hath mixed himself among the people; Ephraim is a cake not turned. 9 Strangers have devoured his strength, and he knoweth it not: yea, gray hairs are here and there upon him, yet he knoweth not.” Encarta dictionary defines discernment as “keenly ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 7:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Doubt Diminishes Blessings

Contributed by La Juana Morris on Jul 31, 2008

Doubt hinders our faith

Doubt Diminishes Our Blessings John 20:19-29 We have just come out of the season of celebrating a resurrected Christ. I chuckled to myself how we go all out with the baskets and candy and died eggs… how we get the marshmallow peeps, and jelly beans and chocolate rabbits that are not all that ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-29

Denomination: Methodist

The Danger Of Diminishing Discernment

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Apr 21, 2024

A warning to believers about the loss of discernment in the modern church culture.

“The Danger of Diminishing Discernment” Hosea 7:8-10 8 Ephraim, he hath mixed himself among the people; Ephraim is a cake not turned. 9 Strangers have devoured his strength, and he knoweth it not: yea, gray hairs are here and there upon him, yet he knoweth not. 10 And the pride of Israel ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 7:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Diminish Jesus' Name

Contributed by Howard Green on Oct 8, 2024

Everything Christians do and say will either elevate or diminish Jesus' name to a watching world.

The Bible tells us a time is coming when every knee will bow, and every tongue will confess that Jesus is Lord, Philippians 2:10-11. Christians openly honor His name now, while unbelievers must confess He’s Lord on a day yet to come. Much of what people believe about Jesus comes from what they ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:2-3

Water Into Wine

Contributed by Alvan Lewis on Mar 7, 2022

Two Things: What does the Bible teach about Wine? And, more importantly, what doe it teach about our destiny in Jesus Christ?

Water into Wine Jesus’ first miracle: water into wine. Of course, turning water into wine is common, especially here in the Okanagan Valley. The trick is to be able to turn water into wine without grapes, without yeast and without the passage of time. Jesus turned water into wine without grapes, ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

Lesson 7: Exegesis Not Eisegesis

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 5, 2018

Let's diminish bad Bible interpretation in the pulpit.

Lesson Goal In this lesson I hope to eradicate or greatly diminish bad biblical interpretation in churches. I also hope to arm both preacher and congregation against the shoddy Scriptural analysis of many televangelists and popular Christian writers. Lesson Intro You can give a man a fish or ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Shield Of Faith: God Is Not Really Good Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 19, 2023

Bad things in the permissive will of God do not diminish His goodness.

THE ARMOR OF GOD AND THE LIES OF THE ENEMY Shield of Faith: God is Not Really Good Ephesians 6:10-18 #armorofGod STORY SEGMENT 1 (p) There once was a traveler named Yort Goodseeker. Yort left home one day and was bound and determined that he would experience the world and meet God Who is good. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Tragedy, Tears And The Cross

Contributed by Roosevelt Wright on Sep 17, 2001

The terrorists attacks on the symbols of American power have not diminished the the power of the cross.

SCRIPTURE: “God is our refuge and our strength, a very present help in a time of trouble. Therefore we will not fear though the earth be removed and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; Psalm 46:1-2;The Lord of hosts is with us the God of Jacob is our refuge.” Psalm ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:11

Denomination: Baptist

When The Fire Goes Out

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 14, 2025

When the fire goes out, darkness prevails. Many have become spiritually dry, ineffective, and cold because they’ve allowed the fire to die.

WHEN THE FIRE GOES OUT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Leviticus 6:12-13 Supporting Texts: 1 Samuel 3:1-3, Revelation 2:4-5, Matthew 25:1-13, 2 Timothy 1:6, Hosea 6:1-2 INTRODUCTION: God commanded in Leviticus 6:13 that the fire on the altar must never go out. This instruction was both ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 6:12-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Power Of God's Love

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 20, 2007

Satan tries to diminish the influence of God’s love by distracting or intimidating us.

The Power of God’s Love Written By Rev. Dalyn Helbling “The Love Of God” Rom. 8:35-39, I John 3:1 April 1, 2001 Romans 8:35-39 NIV 35 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? 36 As it is written: ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:35-39

Denomination: Church Of God

The Love Of God

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 27, 2007

Satan tries to diminish the influence of God’s love by distracting orintimidating us.

“The Love Of God” By D. Helbling Rom. 8:35-39, I John 3:1NIV April 1, 2001 Romans 8:35-39 35 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? 36 As it is written: "For your sake we face death all day long; we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:35-39

Denomination: Church Of God

It Will Be Worth It All

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Dec 22, 2002

The joy of Christmas morning fades, but the joy of Christ’s second Advent will never diminish.

This week, I read an article in USA Today, in which various celebrities were asked to name their most memorable Christmas present. These were A-list celebrities; people with money and fame; people who can have pretty much anything they want. Catherine Zeta-Jones, for example. You may know her as ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18

Denomination: Baptist

Conflict With The Comforter

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Mar 27, 2013

A sermon detailing how we can diminish the influence of the Holy spirit in our lives.

“Conflict with the Comforter” Ephesians 4:1-32 ********** Ephesians 4:30 And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption. 1 Thessalonians 5:19 Quench not the Spirit. INTRODUCTION: This word grieve means to make sad or sorrowful, to cause ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:30

Denomination: Baptist

Is It Grace Plus Works?

Contributed by John Hamby on May 12, 2014

To add anything whether it is baptism or good works or whatever it may be as a requirement for salvation is to diminish grace.

“Is It Grace Plus Works?” Acts 15:1-23 Paul and Barnabas had just returned from their first missionary ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Love's Limitations Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 26, 2021

The challenge of John is for believers to be loyal to the Lord in their love, and not corrupt it and diminish it by allowing the world to gain their affection.

"Atlanta's Race" is the title of Sir E. J. Poynter's most successful paintings. The story behind the painting is from Ovid's Metamorphoses. Atlanta was the daughter of Schoenus of Boeotia, and she was famous for her matchless beauty. She was also so swift of foot that none ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17