Sermons on Drastic:

Examine Your Offerings

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 27, 2002

Third Sunday of End Time(WWIID #3) - When people examine their offerings they discover that Jesus’ gospel motivates believers to react generously.

EXAMINE YOUR OFFERINGS 2 Corinthians 8:8--12 November 17, 2002 2 CORINTHIANS 8:8-12 8I am not commanding you, but I want to test the sincerity of your love by comparing it with the earnestness of others. 9For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:8-12

Denomination: Lutheran

The Pouring Out Of The Seven Vials

Contributed by W. Alderman on Mar 1, 2006

This sermon shows the awful but necessary judgment upon the wicked, when the seven vials are poured out.

POURING OUT OF THE SEVEN VIALS Revelation 16 The climatic ending of the Revelation is taking place with God quickly dispensing His judgment and wrath on the Godless portion of a fallen creation. All wickedness and those who have been involved in sin are being punished. Notice that I said, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 16:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Joining The Journey To Jerusalem Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 29, 2009

Jesus’ call is to complete discipleship. Total love. Abandoning ourselves to Him. No half heartedness, no “yes, but first…”, no giving Jesus just a piece of us. He wants it all, because it is all broken and it all needs to be healed, and then He gives

Joining the Journey To Jerusalem: Breaking Boundaries Luke 9:51-63 May 24, 2009 Intro: Journey… Bob Dylan asks “How many roads must a man walk down, before you can call him a man”? Tom Cochrane says, “Life is a Highway”. Robert Frost said that “two roads diverged in a wood…” We seem to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-63

Denomination: Baptist

Who's Got The Salt

Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on Mar 15, 2011

A message encouraging us to become salty Christians — rubbed with the essence of Jesus who make others thirst for God.

SERMON TEXT: Matthew 5:13 INTRO If any of you have high-blood pressure, you know how important it is to monitor your daily salt intake. Now, I don’t have high blood pressure, but being on my diet, I’m trying to closely monitor my salt intake each day. And I have to tell ya, keeping ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Lutheran

"lord, Who Is It?"

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 15, 2021

Today we live in a society where people make a profession of salvation and you cannot see any transformation take place in their lives.

Illus: An arrogant church lady stood before a class of young children. She was going to teach them the importance of living the Christian life. She said, “Why do people call me a Christian, children?” A little boy said, “It is because they don’t know you!” But this is not Bible salvation. The ...read more

Scripture: John 13:21-25

Denomination: Baptist

How To Treat Jesus Series

Contributed by Ray Geide on Jan 17, 2022

Singers often have contracts with a venue that spell out how they are to be treated. What if God had a contract? What if in that contract, He spelled out how He wanted to be treated? What would be in the contract? We will consider some possibilities today.

How to Treat Jesus (John 3:22-36) When Kanye West goes to a venue to perform, he requires that there be a slushy machine for him to use. Singers often have contracts with a venue that spell out how they are to be treated. Madonna must have a vegan chef. Jack White must have fresh home-made ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Greatest Conversion

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 8, 2022

The conversion of the apostle Paul is one of the most thrilling and inspiring conversions we have ever heard about. Paul truly had a conversion.

Today the modern churches talk about DECISIONS, not CONVERSIONS! Illus: Someone said to a preacher, “Did you have any decisions last week?” The preacher said, “Yes, I had lots of them. Some DECIDED to go to the mountains and some DECIDED they would go to the beach instead of coming to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

"lord, Who Is It?"

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 16, 2022

Today we live in a society where people make a profession of salvation and you cannot see any transformation take place in their lives.

An arrogant church lady stood before a class of young children. She was going to teach them the importance of living the Christian life. She said, “Why do people call me a Christian, children?” A little boy said, “It is because they don’t know you!” But this is not Bible salvation. The Bible ...read more

Scripture: John 13:21-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Three Fingers Of God

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 8, 2024

Three times in history God wrote with His finger: the LAW at Mt. Horeb, He wrote JUDGMENT on the wall of Belshazzar's palace, and He wrote GRACE with the woman caught in adultery.

THE THREE FINGERS OF GOD Deut. 9:10; Dan. 5:5; Jn. 8:6 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Kids are so helpful! You've probably seen the tremendous lines in to inspect luggage at airports. 2. Did you hear about the lady who purchased pirate swords for her sons just before flying home from vacation? ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 9:10, Daniel 5:5, John 8:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's Plan Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 11, 2003

This is the 3rd study in the study "God Is On The Job". This study looks at how God’s plan is fulfilled.

GOD’S PLAN Ruth 3:1-18 Do you ever get tired of waiting on God to do something? You know, sometimes it just seems like God needs a little “prodding” or a little help from us. In fact if we have good intentions, it is o.k. to jump in and help God, right? Of course we know the answer to that ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-18, Jeremiah 29:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

Legalism And Grace

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 9, 2003

Where the law cannot save, Grace can

Legalism and grace. Acts 15. 08/18/02 On the first missionary journey of Paul there were attacks on his body. Satan thought with enough stoning with enough beating with rods, he would quit the ministry. None of these stopped this great man of God, so the Devil was going to have to go back ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Powerful Potential Series

Contributed by Robert Thomas on Mar 11, 2002

First in a series on the life of Gideon

Powerful Potential Judges 6:1-12 Thank You - cards, meals and calls - we are sad for ourselves but we really do rejoice with Mom - can’t think of a better gift than for the Lord to take her at 11:30 on Easter Sunday morning - Intended to announce this last week - Rhonda and I are expecting ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

One World Order; The "Return Of The Khalifate” An Opinion. Part 1.

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Feb 27, 2006

Could the Anti-Christ be a Jewish Muslim from Syria? Is this the reason that The Anti-Christ will fight against the first three nations?

One World Order; The "Return of the Khalifate” An Opinion. Part 1. Could the Anti-Christ be a Jewish Muslim from Syria? Is this the reason that The Anti-Christ will fight against the first three nations? Lets look ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:23-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Does Relativism Work Series

Contributed by Andy Payne on Feb 16, 2010

Relativism is the idea that all moral (rights and wrongs) statements are grounded in the urge and individual taste of each person or culture. Is this a biblical perspective?

Does Relativism Work? Joshua 24:14-28 Intro: Are all religions the same? Are all religious beliefs aspects of truth? What does the bible say about this? Bigger questions is-- What is Truth? Is there a “truth perspective for all people – irrespective of belief? i.e. Is there a ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-24

Denomination: Baptist

On The Mountain Or In The Valley

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Dec 9, 2003

How Elijah dealt with disocuragement

“On the Mountain or in the Valley?” 1 Kings 18-19 Intro: I have a glass here on the platform - is it half-full or half-empty? It depends on how you look at it! I remember back when the show “The Six Million Dollar Man” was on, reading an article in the paper. It said a scientist had determined ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational