Sermons on Do Not Desire Harm:

What Are You Doing In Sodom? Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Feb 19, 2012

Sodom represents the allurment of the world. It proved deadly for Lot, and it will just as surely destroy our lives if we venture close to the world.

Our passage gives us a powerful lesson concerning worldliness. The key question from Genesis 14, “how close can you get to sin before it corrupts you?” The key verse, is Genesis 14:12. There we learn that while Lot first “pitched his tents near Sodom, now we read that Lot was ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Who Do We Love?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 5, 2002

Do we love Jesus enough?

John 8:41-47 “Who Do We Love?” By: Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA I was speaking with the mother of two teenagers this week, and she was telling me about how different things are these days compared to when she was growing up. “It was so much easier ...read more

Scripture: John 8:41-47

Denomination: United Methodist

Til Debt Do Us Part Series

Contributed by Scott Ridout on Sep 16, 2009

Is your marriage all that you hoped it would be? Everyone wants their marriage to withstand the challenges of life, the flames of fear, lack of intimacy, debt, and temptation. Join us for our next series as we learn to maneuver through the fiery challeng

‘Til Debt Do Us Part 1 Timothy 6:9-11, Matthew 6:21-24 Initial money habits reflect individual personality and upbringing. Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it. Prov. 22:6 Eventually finances become a window into the oneness of a marriage. For where ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:21-24

Denomination: Baptist

Do We Agape Him?

Contributed by Timothy Lee on Aug 17, 2004

Do we really want to have a pure relationship with Him or do we want a relationship with Jesus only because of the things we get can out of it.

Do we Agape Him? 1. BRIDE Ephes. 5:25-27 Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it; 26That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word, 27That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-27

Denomination: Apostolic

Who Do You Love Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 1, 2019

Beloved we cannot love the world and still love Christ. It has to be one or the other, because like oil and water they do not mix.

Who Do You Love Text: 1 Jn. 2:15-17 Introduction 1. Illustration: 2. Beloved we cannot love the world and still love Christ. It has to be one or the other, because like oil and water they do not mix. 3. 2 Corinthians 6:17 (NKJV) 17 Therefore "Come out from among them And be separate, says ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Methodist

What To Do With Your Life

Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Jul 26, 2020

Many people ask a very important question. What am I here for? What is my purpose for living? What do you want to do with your life?

People ask a very important question. What am I here for? What is my purpose for living? Some will say I want to make something out of my life. But what do you want to make out of your life? Some may say they want to make a lot of money so I can live a comfortable life. What do you want to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How Do You Smell? Series

Contributed by Ryan Akers on Mar 1, 2007

We try to imitate society from look to yes even smell. Celebrities scents is a billion dollar industry, but did you know Christ wants us to imitate his scent. Not a body odor but something way better.

Key: Imitation is Everything Pastor Ryan Akers Part 2- How Do You Smell? Me- Always the friend never the boyfriend- someone told me to get some colgne that would make me smell nice and girls would be attracted to that. Wore too much and sister asked what that smell was. You- We try to do a lot of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:2-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

Steadfastness In Doing Good Works

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Jul 26, 2025

We are created in Christ Jesus to do good works, not optional, but a necessity to be in the will of God.

Steadfastness in Doing Good Works Study Text: Galatians 6:9 - 10 Introduction: For everyone who has devoted himself to doing good to others, there will always come a temptation to grow weary and want to give up. Whether it is in a relationship, a serving position, or just being generally kind ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Narrow Way That Leads To Life

Contributed by Spencer Miller on Apr 28, 2013

Jesus warns us that salvation is by faith in Him and in Him alone. To say no to the Gospel of Christ is to commit the greatest sin known to man.

"Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it." Introduction: Through the years, people who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Peter - A Fisherman's Tale Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 1, 2025

What would be your greatest catch of a lifetime? Is it 153 large fish or is it catching a vision of your divine purpose and landing insight into your eternal purpose for God?

Video Transition: Jesus and Peter changing the world video! “A Fisherman’s Tale” - Peter Thesis: What would be your greatest catch of a lifetime? Is it 153 large fish or is it catching a vision of your divine purpose and landing insight into your eternal purpose for God? In other words doing ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:16-20, Luke 5:1-11, John 21:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Doing Right The Wrong Way

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Sep 2, 2003

David decided to bring the ark to Jerusalem. The Philistines had captured it during the last sad days of Eli. It caused them so much trouble they put it on a cart and returned it, and for awhile it stayed at the house of Abinadab (1 Samuel 7:1).

DOING RIGHT THE WRONG WAY Scripture: 2 Samuel 6 INTRODUCTION David decided to bring the ark to Jerusalem. The Philistines had captured it during the last sad days of Eli. It caused them so much trouble they put it on a cart and returned it, and for awhile it stayed at the house of Abinadab (1 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 1:6, 1 Samuel 7:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Shall I Do?

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 5, 2018

God has a purpose for life. What will you do with it?

WHAT SHALL I DO? Scripture: Acts 22:10 “And I said, What shall I do, LORD? And the Lord said unto me, Arise, and go into Damascus; and there it shall be told thee of all things which are appointed for thee to do.” God has a purpose for life. It is not just whatever. And, weekends are not made ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Do Not Hold Onto Worry" Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Jul 25, 2014

So many of us do not know how to live the abundant life that Jesus promises us. This lesson will give you some tolls to help you live that life of joy, happiness, gentleness and self control.

The Ultimate Decision July 25, 2014 Many of you could relate to the Ironman Race and Life. One of the top things I took away from the race given to me by a pro athlete was this wisdom. “The race is a long and hard day; too long to think ahead. When you are in the water think about the next ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33-34

Do You Walk With God? Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 20, 2022

Those of us who have placed our faith and trust in Jesus Christ as our Lord and Saviour know we need God's power to help us in our walk with Him. We are meant to live our lives in a way that pleases and honours God.

Do you walk with God? Enoch was a man who walked with God until the Lord took him to heaven. "When Enoch was 65 years old, he became the father of Methuselah. After the birth of Methuselah, Enoch lived in close fellowship with God for another 300 years, and he had other sons and daughters. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:21-24, Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Do You Want? Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Nov 24, 2012

An advent sermon on the core values of our faith and the dangers of materialism.

WHAT DO YOU WANT? AN INTRODUCTORY SERMON FOR ADVENT MARK 10:46-52 Big Idea: Advent Conspiracy helps us live the core values of our faith in a time when everything around us screams to abandon them for superficial alternatives. Supporting Scripture: • Reading from the Old Testament: Micah 6:1-8 • ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Nazarene