Sermons on Evil Behaviour:

Eschatology 9 Of 16 The Tribulation Period

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 13, 2022

“Boom Boom” Mancini, was considered to be one of the greatest boxers in his weight division. He could take a punch from the best of them, and he could throw a punch as hard as any of them, if not harder than most.

• In fact, he was fighting a fellow one evening in the ring and he hit him so hard that it knocked him out, and the powerful blow from Mancinni led to his death. The experts said that he threw an average of 150 punches per round. He literally beat his opponent into submission. Those who boxed ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Prophet Jeremiah 2 Of 2

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 27, 2022

The Book of Jeremiah contains the words of Jeremiah, the son of Hilkiah. Jeremiah began his ministry during the reign of King Josiah.

Hilkiah was the High Priest that found the Book of the Law during the time of King Josiah. Illus: They did not have printing presses as we have today, so the Word of God was in limited supply. According to Deut. 31:24-27, there was to be a copy of this Book of the Law beside the Ark of the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Individual Responsibility

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 15, 2022

This message looks at an excuse that the Israelites used for not serving the Lord. It was an excuse, which they hoped would exempt them from their own sins and their own individual responsibility; and the excuse was very shallow.

To begin our message this evening I wish to share a story. “A farmer once asked his neighbor if he might borrow a rope. ‘Sorry,’ said the neighbor. ‘I’m using my rope to tie up my milk.’ ‘Rope can’t tie up milk,’ said the farmer. ‘I know,’ replied the neighbor, ‘but when a man doesn’t want to ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 18:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Retribution Of God And Combatting Injustice – Unveiling Retribution – Part 1 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 5, 2023

The Retribution of God comes more against the person or group or nation because of his/their actions against God, primarily because of the deeds done to His people. In this SERIES we look at the retribution of God, injustice and the Christian, dealing with injustice.

THE RETRIBUTION OF GOD AND COMBATTING INJUSTICE – UNVEILING RETRIBUTION – PART 1 We are going to take up a new series of Justice and Injustice and will cover matters such as retribution, judgement, vengeance, injustice and the Christian, and a very important area –“How to deal with Injustice”. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:10-11, Genesis 4:15, Genesis 9:5-6, Genesis 12:1-3, Genesis 14:19-20, 1 Samuel 30:8, 1 Samuel 30:16-19, 1 Kings 21:19, 1 Kings 21:21, Psalm 21:11-12, Psalm 28:3-4, 2 Kings 19:33-34, 2 Kings 19:35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The God Of Great Turnarounds Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on May 22, 2023

The story of Esther and Mordecai is full of plot twists, unexpected outcomes, and surprise endings, all reminding us that we serve a God of great turnarounds. Do we have “Hamans” in our lives? From the story of Esther and Mordecai we can draw encouragement for our lives today.

Introduction Video Ill.: The Story of Esther - Second Look Films (segment 4) We are continuing our study today based loosely on Max Lucado’s book, You Were Made for This Moment. When we started, we saw that Esther and Mordecai just wanted to blend in — to be cosy in the Persian culture. Don’t ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 35:17, Jeremiah 12:1, Acts 17:31, Psalm 7:11, Mark 12:29-31, Matthew 5:43-45, Isaiah 58:6-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Songs Of Ascent – Part 3 – Psalm 121 – Can You Know The Lord Who Helps, Keeps And Guards? Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Feb 1, 2023

We have a faithful God who keeps us always. The Lord will guard all our ways, right through adversity. The testing of faith can only happen in a storm. It will never happen when all is calm and gentle. Angels have charge over us – so much help God has given to us.

THE SONGS OF ASCENT – PART 3 – PSALM 121 – CAN YOU KNOW THE LORD WHO HELPS, KEEPS AND GUARDS? [A]. FROM WHERE DO I FIND MY HELP? {{Psalm 121:1 “I will lift up my eyes to the mountains. From whence shall my help come? Psalm 121:2 My help comes from the LORD who made heaven and earth.”}} This ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-2, Psalm 34:8, Proverbs 30:5, Psalm 121:3, 1 Kings 18:27, Psalm 121:5, 2 Timothy 1:12, Psalm 91:10-13, Psalm 91:14-15, Psalm 121:6, Psalm 121:7, Romans 10:17, Ephesians 6:17, 1 John 2:14, Psalm 37:5-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Ready And Prepared

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Mar 25, 2024

As we approach the type of change or transformation God desires to do in our lives, there are three pieces of advice that God would like us to apply that will help us be better prepared and more ready not only for Jesus’s return, but also for what God wants to do in our lives.

"Be Ready And Prepared" Ephesians 5:15-20 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=14KPlTehT30 As we approach this year’s vision of the change or transformation God desires to do in our lives, I talked about in January how we as God’s people are considered the Bride of Christ ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20

Denomination: Foursquare

And Who Is My Enemy?

Contributed by Jim Kane on Aug 7, 2004

How do I love my enemy?

In a recent column in Leadership Weekly, Gordon MacDonald, a retired pastor and editor at large for Leadership, a journal for pastors, reflected on a comment from Louis Berkhof who said, "God does not want us as objects but as covenant partners, partners who can converse. He desires our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-47

Denomination: Church Of God

Self Portrait

Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Mar 26, 2002

What kind of portrait are we painting for others?

WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: SELF PORTRAITS “For God so Loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:34-37

Denomination: Baptist

The Way Of The Warrior Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Apr 20, 2002

How does a Christian live as an effective warrior for Christ’s Kingdom?

The Way of the Warrior A few years ago, I took note of a common, yet quite remarkable sight while I was driving along a busy street one morning. A little lady, bent with age, confidently walked out into the traffic. She raised her frail hands to the oncoming traffic. And what happened? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Ark-Building 101 Series

Contributed by Kyle Meador on Feb 1, 2002

God calls Noah to an action of Salvation. We are called to the same action today. We are the ark offering hope to a world drowing without Jesus

From the Very Start A Look at the Ancient Text of Genesis that speaks with Amazing Present-day Relevance Ark Building 101 Now, as you can tell from the title our message today reflects on Noah and his boat-building project. Those of you know me that if I’m willing to talk about anything ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:5-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Believe In The Judgment Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jul 27, 2003

1. The judgment means that justice will be done. 2. The judgment means that all sentences will be final 3. We can face the judgment with confidence.

Why doesn’t God do something about the evil in the world?” How many times have you heard that question asked? But when you respond to that question by saying, “God will do something about the evil in the world; there will be a judgment when God will reward righteousness and punish evil,” people ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-21, Acts 17:22-31

Denomination: Methodist

"Strangers & Pilgrims"

Contributed by Quintin Morrow on Nov 29, 2001

A message on how believers ought to live as resident aliens in this world.

“Strangers and Pilgrims” Titus 3:1-8 November 18, 2001 The Rev’d Quintin Morrow St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Ft. Worth, Texas A lot of ink has been spilled in the debate from historians and sociologists concerning the issue of how Christian “Christian” America was, or even if it ever was. ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:1-8

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Harry Potter Compromise

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 4, 2001

Spiritual Pornography

I do not, I cannot compromise on the issue of Harry Potter. And I am genuinely stunned at the extent to which most Christians do. I know many godly, wonderful Christians who are Christ-like in nearly every way in their lives - but mention Harry Potter, and you can see the stronghold. And it is a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 22:18, 2 Chronicles 34:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Change Challanges Your Character Series

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Oct 25, 2002

Change in the church

When Change Challenges your Character, Job 42:1-6, # 3 of the “pardon our dust series Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ August 11, 2002 A boy riding a bus home from Sunday school was very proud of the card he had received, which had a picture and a caption that read: “Have Faith ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ