Sermons on Evil Parents:

Paul's Call To Remembrance Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jul 22, 2015

To establish that a faithful grandmother and mother formed the foundation of faith that was in Timothy – the son of the apostle Paul in the faith. This is a great lesson to celebrate, Mother's Day. It defines two women of faith; that instilled faith and love for God in their child.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Faith That Dwelt in Thy Grandmother - Lois 2. The Faith That Dwelleth in Thy Mother - Eunice 3. The Faith That Dwelleth in Thee – Timothy Introductory Remarks. 1. In our lesson today, we will discuss Paul’s call to remembrance regarding his son in the gospel. He ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:3-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Commitment To The Truth

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 23, 2005

Commitment to the truth of the gospel is needed in this messed up world.

INTRO.- ILL.- Two elderly women were out driving in a large car and both could barely see over the dashboard. As they were cruising along they came to an intersection. The stoplight was red but they just went on through. The woman in the passenger seat thought to herself "I must be losing it, I ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Standing Firm Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 23, 2012

Just what is the spiritual battle that we wage?

Introduction The new commander had cause to be nervous. His predecessor was now dead. That commander had led the nation through a hostile wilderness; he now must lead them into the very stronghold of the enemy. He must wage battle against rulers and authorities, against the powerful forces that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sermon # 34 - The Powerful Name Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Sep 7, 2023

Only in and through Jesus can we be saved, and our sins be forgiven. There is power and authority in the name of Jesus, and only if we comprehend this in its fullest can we actualize it in our lives.

We read in Exodus 20:7,"Never use the name of the LORD your God carelessly. The LORD will make sure that anyone who carelessly uses his name will be punished.” (GW) We have been studying in details as to how the moral laws of God as given in the Old Testament, are still applicable to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:7, Matthew 6:9, Matthew 1:21, Acts 4:12, 1 John 3:4, 1 John 5:17, Romans 6:23, Philippians 2:9-11, Acts 3:16, Acts 16:16-18, John 16:24, 1 John 1:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Unfinished Business Part 2 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 30, 2004

The church leadership needs to complete the unfinished business of teaching the church what they are to be doing. Many of us have been given a task that is unfinished by the Lord and He wants us to complete it for Him. The result - if we accept these miss

Unfinished Teachings That Must Be Taught! ¡V Titus part 2 Thesis: The church leadership needs to complete the unfinished business of teaching the church what they are to be doing. Many of us have been given a task that is unfinished by the Lord and He wants us to complete it for Him. The result - ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:1-15, Ephesians 5:15-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is Smoking A Sin?

Contributed by Cooper Abrams Iii on Sep 24, 2001

Examining smoking in light of what the Bible teaches.

Is Smoking a Sin? 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 by Cooper Abrams *(All rights reserved) INTRO: I was raised in Eastern North Carolina in the Flue Cured Tobacco Belt and the home of all the large tobacco companies. I know a lot about tobacco. As a boy I worked in the summer in "putting in" tobacco ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Beware Of Belittling The Blood - 1 Peter 1:17-21 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Dec 1, 2024

Be afraid of judgment, be afraid of belittling His blood, and be afraid to oppose His eternal work of redemption.

1 Peter 1:17 And if as father you call on the one who judges impartially according to the work of each, in fear conduct yourselves in the time of your sojourn. 18 having come to know that it was not with perishables, like silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty conduct you inherited ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:17-21

Empowered But No Self-Control Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on May 16, 2016

Samson was a man who was gifted with supernatural strength but has not much with regards to his moral character. He was greatly empowered by God but he was not able to control his desires. We will learn several life lessons from this story.

Samson was the strongest man alive, yet something went wrong along the way that has changed his life's direction. The four D's of Samson's downfall - His Desire, His Disrespect, His Disobedience and His Deception. First, he was overwhelmed by his desire for the woman. When he went to Timnah, he ...read more

Scripture: Judges 14:8-20

Denomination: Nazarene

Love The Children Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Feb 20, 2023

For the love of family, the children in our lives need our unconditional, steadfast love. We need to learn some Biblical ways to show that love each day.

Introduction Video Ill.: Do As We Say - The Skit Guys Well that’s certainly one way to raise children, isn’t it. I wouldn’t say it is a very effective way. Solomon also had some ideas about raising children. I love the way that the Living Bible shares this passage from Proverbs ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6, Ephesians 6:4, Deuteronomy 6:4-9, Proverbs 19:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Saw You Different!

Contributed by Bubot Parago on Sep 11, 2008

This message tells of GOD’S GRIEF, because He sees nothing but human wickedness of every kind,everywhere, at all times. GOD’S GRACE found Noah because of his righteous living and He liked what He saw in Noah thus, GOD’S GUIDANCE of Ark-building as His me

"GOD SAW THAT HUMAN EVIL WAS OUT OF CONTROL. PEOPLE THOUGHT EVIL, IMAGINED EVIL--EVIL, EVIL, EVIL FROM MORNING TO NIGHT. GOD WAS SORRY THAT HE HAD MADE THE HUMAN RACE IN THE FIRST PLACE; IT BROKE HIS HEART. GOD SAID,"I’LL GET RID OF MY RUINED CREATION, MAKE A ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Worship Filled Life

Contributed by Jeff Seaman on Apr 24, 2001

Why Worship Can Change Your Life

A Worship Filled Life Part 2 Pastor Jeff Seaman The loner we live the more we learn about the way God thinks, His nature, and His character through the things and persons the Lord puts near us. For example, when Dede and I had the honor of becoming parents for the first time, our whole life ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faith, Hope, And Love

Contributed by Emil Boniog on Dec 10, 2003

There are three stages in the spiritual growth of believers and they can be labeled by the three abiding things that Paul mentions in 1 Cor. 13, namely: Faith, Hope, and Love.

FAITH, HOPE, AND LOVE 1 John 2:12-14 & 1 Cor. 13:13 INTRODUCTION The three stages of the Christian Life is seen in the three abiding things that Paul mentions in First Corinthians 13, faith, hope, and love. Is it not true that to the new Christian, faith is the pre-eminent thing he is concerned ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:13, 1 John 2:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Rough Road

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jul 16, 2002

A Sermon for the 6th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 8

6th Sun after Pentecost A Proper 8 "The Rough Road" Matthew 10:40-42 38* and he who does not take his cross and follow me is not worthy of me. 39* He who finds his life will lose it, and he who loses his life for my sake will find it. 40* "He who receives you receives me, and he who receives ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:40-42

Denomination: Lutheran

Your Greatest Power

Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Jan 17, 2012

I want you to ask yourself, "What do 1 see as my greatest power?" If your response is, "I have no power", then you couldn't be more wrong

YOUR GREATEST POWER Proverbs 1:28-33; 22:6 l Corinthians 10:13 2 Cor. 6:2 Jn. 10:10, 27-29 Ezek. 18:1-4, 20 Josh. 24:15 Jas. 3:2 24 year old Danny Simpson was sentenced to 6 years in jail for robbing a bank. Danny was convicted for stealing $6,000 at gun point. The irony is that the gun ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:28-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The New Year Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 18, 2009

Here’s some good solid advice for making the new year better. 1- The new year - Be careful 2- The new year - Be thoughtful 3- The new year - Be thankful

INTRO.- ILL.- Pete, at a New Year’s party, turns to his friend, Ken, and asks for a cigarette. “I thought you made a New Year’s resolution to quit smoking," Ken responds. “I’m in the process of quitting,” replies Pete with a grin. “Right now, I am in the middle of phase one.” “Phase one?” ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ