Sermons on Exaggeration:

Shaking Things Up Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 22, 2015

Salt is a symbol of permanence as well as a reminder of purity, preservation, health and even destruction. These are things that we are called to be and do as followers of the Leader.

1. Chick-Fil-A Mission Several months ago Chick-fil-A's founder, Truett Cathy, made people upset when he claimed: "I think we are inviting God's judgment on our nation when we shake our fist at him and say, 'We know better than you as to what constitutes a marriage.'" And said that his company was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Controlling The Tiny Terror

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Sep 12, 2015

This sermon makes us aware that our words do harm others and offers insight on how to change our thinking so the things we say will bring up-building to others

Just so you know the title of this sermon isn’t about how to discipline my 2 year old grandson Kaden. Even though it’s pretty hard to get a handle on a 2 year old strong willed little boy , it’s even harder to get a handle on something each of us possess that is much, much ...read more

Scripture: James 3:2-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Mouth (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Jordan Muck on Sep 6, 2016

The seven things God hates.

Series: Seven Week: 2 Passage: Proverbs 6:16-19 Title: The Mouth (Part 1) Interesting Statement: A man reputedly slandered a local pastor. One day, he realizing the weight of his hurtful words and went to the pastor for forgiveness. The pastor told him he would forgive him on one condition - he ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:16-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Explains The Law

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 11, 2017

Jesus explains the laws on murder, adultery and bearing false witness

Intro If we could read a commentary on the Old Testament from Jesus Christ how would that be? Well, we actually have that in the Sermon on the Mount. Goal Let’s see the intent of the law by its author, the One who is God with us. Sermon Plan Let’s examine Matthew 5:21-37, the laws on murder, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-37

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Confronts Adultery Series

Contributed by Jerry Owen on Mar 30, 2017

Who is guilty of adultery? Jesus gives us the answer in the Sermon on the Mount and what He reveals might just surprise us; but, if it doesn't, it certainly ought to change our behavior.

JESUS CONFRONTS ADULTERY Matthew 5:27-32 INTRODUCTION ** We introduced this sermon with a 4 minute drama of the woman caught in adultery ** A. WHO IS AN ADULTERER? 1. Those Who Practice Wicked Deeds. Mt 5:27 “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery’; Jesus chose murder ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-32

Denomination: Baptist

Incredible Power Of The Tongue

Contributed by Douglas Stull on Nov 7, 2015

James gives four comparisons that define the tongue's destructive power.

THE INCREDIBLE POWER OF THE TONGUE James 3:8-10 Introduction: Pugnacious and courageous Winston Churchill never lifted a rifle in World War II. Yet, this British Prime Minister’s speeches roused the British to fight with the tenacity of bulldogs against Nazi aggression. ...read more

Scripture: James 3:8-10

Denomination: Brethren

The Ultimate Royalty Wedding!

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 29, 2010

If you know Jesus Christ, the joys that await you exceed your wildest dreams. Excitement and joy awaits us as we begin to recognize what we have in Jesus Christ. We are rich, we are significant, we are secure, and we are royalty.

The Ultimate Royalty Wedding! (Psalm 45) 1. We like to joke about marriage. Married for many years, Paul had been ignored by his wife, Liz, for some days, so eventually he confronted her with what he perceived as the problem. 'Come on Liz, admit it,' he ranted, 'You only married me because my ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 45:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Conversion – What It Is And What It Looks Like

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 10, 2017

Are people who profess to having “prayed to receive Christ,” or who claim to be born again, but whose lives are no different than they were before, truly converted? What Christ said in Matthew 7:21 holds the answer. First John tells us what conversion is.

Conversion – What It is and What It Looks Like Are people who profess to having “prayed to receive Christ,” or who claim to be born again, but whose lives are no different than they were before, truly converted? I believe that when we look at what Christ had to say in Matthew 7:21we find the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Let Us Be 'jesus People'

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Sep 18, 2018

Jesus asks us who we think he is

Mark 8:27-38 “And His Name shall be call-ed, Wonderful, Counselor, the mighty God, the Everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace” The time is drawing near when we will all sing those familiar and beloved words from Handel’s Messiah, describing Jesus as a ‘mighty God’, a royal ‘Prince of Peace’ – ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38

Denomination: Episcopal

"The Gospel Of Reconciliation” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on May 20, 2019

Paul speaks of how the Gospel is all about how god has made it possibile for us to be reconciled to Him.

Charles Hodge lived between 1797 and 1878. He was a Presbyterian minister and head of Princeton Theological Seminary from 1851-1878. Concerning the Gospel, Hodge said this: “The Gospel is so simple that small children can understand it, and it is so profound that studies by the wisest theologians ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

Revival Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 5, 2021

Revival is not only a good word used in Scripture, it is also a good and positive experience. When rightly understood, we will long for it in the religious realm as we do in all other areas of life.

Clovis Chappell, the great Southern preacher and author, said in one of his messages, "What announcement could the average pastor make to his people next Sunday that would create less enthusiasm, less approval, less holy expectancy, then that he would soon to begin a revival?" ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:6

Stress Series

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Nov 15, 2020

In Wednesday's Word new series, "Let's Talk About," we’re going to be looking at some of the causes and cures for one of the number one maladies of our culture and society, and that is, stress.

Let’s Talk About “Stress” *** Watch: https://youtu.be/cQ7VJqmlpho Stress can best be described as a state of mind that causes tension and feelings of anxiety and worry that works itself out in our physical bodies and exhibit signs like hypertension, headaches, aches and pains, along with ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 12:25, Psalm 127:2, Philippians 4:6-7, 1 Peter 5:7, Matthew 6:25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

The Fruit Of The Spirit

Contributed by Efe Oluwatosin on Feb 15, 2025

The fruit of the Spirit, as described in the Bible, encompasses a set of virtues that reflect the character of God and are cultivated in believers through the Holy Spirit. These virtues include love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.

Let's look at these virtues in-depth to determine how to cultivate them. Love is a commandment. John15:12 NKJV "This is My commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you." Christians are to love people the way Jesus loves us, not necessarily as they love us. Christians ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Go! And Proclaim The Risen Christ- 1 Corinthians 15:1, 3-4 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 14, 2025

Resurrection Sunday is the day when everything changed. The stone was rolled away. The tomb was empty. Death was defeated. And the risen Saviour stands victorious!

Go! And Proclaim the Risen Christ- 1 Corinthians 15:1, 3-4 Introduction Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! Today is not just any Sunday—it is Resurrection Sunday, the day when everything changed. The stone was rolled away. The tomb was empty. Death was defeated. And the risen Saviour stands ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, Romans 1:16, 1 Corinthians 2:2, Isaiah 53:5, Luke 24:34, Acts 4:33, Romans 10:9, Titus 2:14, Ephesians 1:19-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Powerful Prayers Series

Contributed by Don Campbell on Oct 23, 2025

This is the 18th sermon in the series.

POWERFUL PRAYERS PSALM 119:145-152 INTRODUCTION A. There are some powerful prayers recorded in biblical history: 1. Elijah prayed that it would not rain, and it did not rain for three years (Jam 5:17). 2. The early church prayed for boldness to proclaim the word despite persecution, and the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:145-152

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ