Sermons on Evil Behaviour:

God Made Them "babel" Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 18, 2019

Is this a true story? (Hint: yes) And why did God include it in the Bible?

OPEN: Several years ago, there was a tiny village in Scotland called “Lost.” It’s a quaint name for a quaint little village… but they had a problem. Lost kept losing their sign. A local official explained, "For many years now, the sign has continually been taken because all it says on it is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Will God Send People To Hell? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 24, 2014

There are many people who are uncomfortable with the idea that God sends people to hell. Does He? And if He does, what kind of people does He send there?

OPEN: Calvin Coolidge was known for his dry wit and the fact that virtually nothing seemed to upset him or disturb him. Before Coolidge became President of the United States, he was a senator in the Massachusetts State Senate. Apparently one of Coolidge’s responsibilities was to decide which ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Noah Man Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 27, 2014

The people of that day were unbelievably wicked, but was there a chance God would have spared them? Did God want to? And what can the flood tells us about the coming judgment at the end of time when Jesus returns?

Someone put together a list entitled: "All I Really Need To Know I Learned From Noah's Ark" o Noah didn't wait for his ship to come in, he built one. o Plan ahead. It wasn't raining when Noah built the ark. o Stay fit. When you're 500 years old, someone might ask you to do something REALLY big. o ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:5-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jonah - A Case Study In Anger And Suicide

Contributed by Bruce Morrison on Oct 27, 2003

The Book of Jonah is the story of a man whose greatest struggles were not with a big fish or a pagan city - they were battles within his own heart.

We are first introduced to Jonah the prophet in the Book of Second Kings. "In the fifteenth year of Amaziah son of Joash king of Judah, Jeroboam son of Jehoash king of Israel became king in Samaria, and he reigned forty-one years. 24 He did evil in the eyes of the LORD and did not turn away from ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-3, 2 Kings 14:23-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Almost Christian

Contributed by John Wesley on Apr 4, 2006

"Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian." Acts 26:28 AND many there are who go thus far: ever since the Christian religion was in the world, there have been many in every age and nation who were almost persuaded to be Christians. But seeing it av

I.) 1. Now, in the being almost a Christian is implied, First, heathen honesty. No one, I suppose, will make any question of this; especially, since by heathen honesty here, I mean, not that which is recommended in the writings of their philosophers only, but such as the common heathens expected ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:28-30

Denomination: Methodist

Healthy Christian Community Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Dec 1, 2003

The apostle Paul highlights what makes for a healthy, mature Christian community. A sermon for II Advent, based on Phil 1:3-11.

Sermon for II Advent Yr C, 7/12/2003 Based on Phil 1:3-11 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson The apostle Paul’s letter to the congregation at Philippi in Macedonia, is “filled-to-overflowing” with joy and love. Some passages of scripture communicate very ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11

Denomination: Lutheran

True Christianity: Three Distortions In Christianity

Contributed by Andy Payne on Apr 19, 2009

There are forces at work undermining the Christian faith. Paul suggests that the forces seemingly come from within our Christian faith.

Body of Lies Director: Ridley Scott Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio and Russell Crowe Plot: A CIA operative, Roger Ferris, uncovers a lead on a major terrorist leader suspected to be operating out of Jordan. When Ferris devises a plan to infiltrate his network, he must first win the backing of cunning ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

How To Really Change Series

Contributed by Peter Toy on Mar 12, 2013

How to let the Word of God change your life

The world is quickly changing. We see that in technology, in culture, in politics, you name it. But it seems the place we are not changing is in ourselves. Have you changed much in the last year? Now I’m not talking about external things. You may be have changed your job, your home, your ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Baptist

Love’s Delight Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on May 10, 2015

Love’s Delight - 1 Corinthians chapter 13 verse 6 - sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: • Be displeased about the wrong things. • “love does not delight in evil” • Be pleased about the right things. • “but rejoices with the truth.” SERMON BODY: • NIV: “Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:6

Denomination: Brethren

Rebuking In Love Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 4, 2025

Rebuking a family member or someone we love when they do wrong, or sin can be a delicate matter.

Rebuking a family member or someone we love when they do wrong, or sin can be a delicate matter. However, the Bible provides guidance on how to approach this situation in a loving and constructive manner. Why Rebuke? The Bible teaches that rebuking someone who has sinned is not only acceptable but ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23, 2 Corinthians 5:21

Salvation By Grace Alone Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 9, 2002

Introduction to the letter to the Romans

I feel a bit like we’ve just climbed on board a jet going from Melbourne to London, or we’re just setting off to drive from Melbourne to Perth. There’s a long journey before us, but there’ll be lots of exciting things to see on the way; lots of varied scenery. And by the end of our journey I hope ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-4

Denomination: Anglican

From Darkness To Light Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000

How are we to be people of integrity in a world that’s opposed to God? By being children of light, and living as light in the world. That means ensuring that the things we do are things that we’re proud of, things that we’d gladly do in the presence of Go

What does it mean to be a person of integrity? Well, the word derives from the word integer, which means something that’s complete or whole in itself. So when you’re reading a letter like Ephesians, which concentrates so much on unity in the Church, it’s appropriate that we think about unity of our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:3-20

Denomination: Anglican

Church And Profession Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jul 31, 2018

During Paul’s time slaves in Roman empire were about 60 Lakhs. Rome was mistress of the World. All work was done by slaves- from doctors, engineers and teachers to the men force were slaves. The entire economy and social structure depended upon them.

Text: Ephesians 6:5-9 Topic: Church and Professional Ethics Introduction: Professional Ethics Professionally accepted standards of personal, business behaviour, values and guiding principles. Professional Ethics governs our behaviour within the context of a particular profession. Abel offered ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-9

Denomination: Methodist

Living To Your True Potential (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Dec 7, 2008

This sermon looks at Christian character triats which we will maniest when we are living to our true potential

ROMANS 12:9 – 21. LIVING TO OUR TRUE POTENTIAL (PART 2). LAST WEEK WE LOOKED AT THE LIVING TO OUR TRUE POTENTIAL (IN THE WORLD IN THE CHURCH) THE CALL UPON US WAS ONE OF PERSONAL CONSECRATION TO GOD IN THE LIGHT OF HIS MERCY. WE ARE CALLED TO BE A TRANSFORMING INFLUENCE IN THE WORLD, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Baptist

Society Transformed

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 31, 2012

The wickedness of society must lead to divine intervention. Let the people of God be righteous and godly.

“The wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who by their unrighteousness suppress the truth. For what can be known about God is plain to them, because God has shown it to them. For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Baptist