Sermons on Evil Inclination:

Why Did Jesus Tell People To Stay Quiet About The Miracles?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 25, 2014

It's a curious thing: Jesus regularly instructed people to keep quiet about the miracle He'd done for them. This passage provides insight into why Jesus did that.

A LINGERING QUESTION: Why did Jesus tell people to stay quiet about the miracles? - Matthew 9:31. - This is something that happens repeatedly throughout the gospels: Jesus does a miracle and then instructs the healed not to share what happened. - It’s hard to understand: wouldn’t you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:27-34

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On A Bohemian Rhapsody

Contributed by William Meakin on Jul 6, 2024

Bohemian Rhapsody was a song by the renowned British rock group: “Queen” and released in 1975.

Sarah Jessica Parker, an American actress and television producer once remarked: “I believe in God, but in my own unconventional way. We're not affiliated with any organisation, and I have no religious education of any kind, but I definitely have my own kind of ideas about it.” Luke 4:23-24 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:7, Psalm 101:3, James 1:14, John 1:12

Dealing With Suffering Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 9, 2022

Suffering is real; how do we deal with it?

INTRODUCTION • As we conclude our Hot Topics series, we will examine the issue of suffering, specifically, how to deal with it. • Suffering (and evil) is a part of our life in this world, and none of us are exempt from it. • Evil and suffering can go hand in hand at times; at other times, suffering ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Trials And Temptations - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001

A further look at the issue of trials and temptations in the life of a Christian.

Trials and Temptations - Pt. 2 James 1:12-18 This week we will be returning to the issue of trials and temptations as addressed in James chapter 1. James starts off with a challenge. "Don’t give up." Remember testing is a process and as a process we know that it is ongoing with many phases. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Can’t Take It With You

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 25, 2019

A study in Psalm 49: 1 – 20

Psalm 49: 1 – 20 You can’t take it with you To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. 1 Hear this, all peoples; Give ear, all inhabitants of the world, 2 Both low and high, rich and poor together. 3 My mouth shall speak wisdom, and the meditation of my heart shall give understanding. 4 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 49:11

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Christian Character

Contributed by David Swanger on Jul 13, 2007

Who are you when no one is looking is the essence of your personal character.

WHO ARE YOU WHEN NO ONE IS LOOKING* (Ezek. 8:7-12) 1. Jay Utley tells a story of a homeless man walking up to him on the street and asking for a cup of coffee. The man was drunk and rather obnoxious. After the 2nd or 3rd time Jay got frustrated, and with the man standing close in front of him ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:25-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Need To Do As David Did.

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Feb 6, 2020

Act and work as Christians should.

We need to do as David did. Psalms 86: 10 For thou art great, and doest wondrous things: thou art God alone. We need to know who God is. (1) Our God is great. He doe’s things for us know one else could do. Psalms 86: 11 Teach me thy way, O LORD; I will walk in thy truth: unite my heart to fear ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 86:10

Denomination: Baptist

Joshua Took Seven Steps’ We Need To Look At.

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 16, 2019

Look at these step's and see who you stand.

Joshua took seven steps’ we need to look at. Joshua 24: 1. Commanding Ver. 14 Now therefore fear the LORD, and serve him in sincerity and in truth: and put away the gods which your fathers served on the other side of the flood, and in Egypt; and serve ye the LORD. Fear ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming The Prayer Block

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Sep 18, 2003

Overcoming common obstacles to prayer.

Overcoming the Prayer Block Ref.: Mark 1:35 Luke 5:15 Romans 7:14–25 1 John 1:8–10 Psalms 100:4 Read No Time for Him I. Obstacles There are many, though some are mere excuses that would yield to a strong will. A. Time 1. Life is too busy, but not too busy for less important things—TV, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:15-16, Mark 1:35-38

Adult Language Series

Contributed by James Mccullen on May 6, 2005

This sermon expounds the truths from this passage of scripture. It shoots an arrow at the use of our tongues. It speaks to the professor’s tongue, the tongue of the populace, and the problem tongue.

ADULT LANGUAGE James 3:1-12 {1} Let not many of you become teachers, my brethren, knowing that as such we shall incur a stricter judgment. {2} For we all stumble in many ways. If anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to bridle the whole body as well. {3} Now ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: *other

The Light Is On But Nobody Is Home! Series

Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Jun 11, 2010

Are you Spritually Dead?

This morning I showed you all a clip from the movie "The Matrix". And in that clip you saw a man named Neo who disparately wanted to know what the Matrix is. And in his pursuit for the Truth about the Matrix he found out that he was a slave and in total bondage to a system of control. This ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Song Of Mary - Magnificat Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Dec 17, 2009

Mary’s soul magnified the Lord at the sign of His coming to institute a revolution of love!

“Mary’s Song” Luke 1:46-55 Introduction “A Call to Revolution: Mary’s hymn of response to the angel is the famous Magnificat, so named by the Roman church for the key word in the Latin translation of the first line of this prayer of praise offered by Mary. Mary, in her naturalness, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Christian Church

Fruit Of The Spirit # 3

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 1, 2022

Some of you may remember a young lady by the name of Tracy Lyperd, who was a beauty queen in VA a few years ago.

She was all smiles as she wore her crown. But when we read of her in the newspaper again, she no longer had a smile on her face because she was in some serious trouble with the law. Her boy friend had dumped her and married another woman. She drove 250 miles to seek revenge. She took along a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Believers Sword Series

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 30, 2002

How to make the Word of God the sword of the spirit in your life, Its not enough that it is in the word, it must be in your heart.

Ephesians 6:17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: Proverbs 13:13 Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed: but he that (feareth) the commandment shall be rewarded. Feareth:) = to stand in awe of, reverence, honour, respect, To cause ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Falling From Grace Series

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 13, 2010

Speaking on grace has seemed one sided…when you speak of unconditional forgiveness, limitless love, & boundless acceptance. It’s just screaming to be abused and misused... here are three loop-holes:

Speaking on grace has seemed one sided…when you speak of unconditioned forgiveness and limitless love and boundless acceptance… * The scent of sandal arises when you tell sinners that; “No matter what, God loves you and can forgive you.” or that “No amount of effort and works impresses God any ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:4

Denomination: Baptist