Sermons on Excess:

Citizenship

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 16, 2017

Ought Christians be good citizens? What’s the difference between love of country and idolatry of country? Is paying taxes participation in evil acts by governments?

Prelude, Purpose & Plan Ought Christians be good citizens? What’s the difference between love of country and idolatry of country? Is paying taxes participation in evil acts by governments? Let’s understand that Christians are to be good citizens and paying taxes ought not be a moral ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Special Role Of The Laity Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 2, 2015

Lay people in the Church, especially women, serve a vital role in spreading the Gospel and building community.

Thursday of the 5th Week of Easter 2015 Joy of the Gospel Both of our readings today are concerned with what the Catechism calls “The Christian Life,” or the moral and virtuous way of life. Paul and Barnabas were traveling through the lands of what is now Turkey and Greece, going to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:17-21

Denomination: Catholic

Freedom And Fruit Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jul 13, 2013

Christians are free, but we are not freed for self-indulgence, but for service.

Galatians 5:1, 13-26 Freedom and Fruit INTRODUCTION There are specific times in our lives when we experience an expansive sense of freedom. One of the times that I specifically remember is when I received my drivers license. Suddenly I was free. I was no longer limited to walking or riding ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-26

Denomination: Lutheran

The Return Of Jesus

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 28, 2013

Comfort for the bereaved.

THE RETURN OF JESUS. 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18. Jesus taught that the “day and hour” of His return is known only to His Father (Mark 13:32). However, the new believers in Thessalonica seem to have got the impression that His Coming was imminent. As a result of this misunderstanding, a question ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

7 Characteristics Of The Man Of Steel Series

Contributed by Eduardo Quintana on Oct 16, 2021

We have a crisis in our homes because we have failed. Where are the men of steel? Where are the men that will stand firm?

We have a crisis in our homes because we have failed. Where are the men of steel? Where are the men that will stand firm? If things are going well in our business, who gets the credit? If you go into bankruptcy, whose head rolls? When things are going well, everyone gets the credit, but when things ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-2, 1 Corinthians 16:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

10 Things We Need To Follow In 2018

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Dec 28, 2017

improve our love and relations with others.

10 things we need to follow in 2018 1. Less of myself more of others. 1st Peter 4: 8 And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins. 1st John 3: 16 Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for us: and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

10 Things We Need To Follow In 2018

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Dec 31, 2017

Things we may need to change this year.

10 things we need to follow in 2018 1. Less of myself more of others. 1st Peter 4: 8 And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins. 1st John 3: 16 Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Recognize Categories Of Manifold Wisdom

Contributed by George Warner on Jun 11, 2022

What Paul Really meant at 1 Corinthians 3:1-2 and Hebrews 5:14 / Scripture references from the KJV

When I was about 5 years old a school teacher used Intellectual Wisdom to teach me how to read, write and do arithmetic. This empowered me to obtain the rest of my school education which in due course empowered me to obtain employment after school. My schoolboy literacy also empowered me to read ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:9-10, 1 Corinthians 12:31

Walking In Wisdom.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 25, 2024

"See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise" (EPHESIANS 5:15).

WALKING IN WISDOM. Ephesians 5:15-21. Despite popular opinion, the Christian “life” or Christian “walk” is not a style of living or a level of morality that we must first attain before we can ever be recognised as true Christians. On the contrary, the Christian “walk” or the Christian “life” ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Other Unpardonable Sin?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 25, 2024

Can manifestations of evil attributed to the Holy Spirit be blasphemy of Him?

Since blasphemy of the Holy Spirit is attributing the miracles of Christ as coming from the devil could the converse be true as well? Much of what we see in hyper-Charismatic circles are clearly unbiblical manifestations. People clucking like chickens, barking like dogs, hissing like snakes. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:9-10, Ephesians 5:18-21, Jude 1:21-23, 1 Corinthians 14:23, Galatians 5:22-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Three Righteous Men

Contributed by Pastor Sam Georgis on Jan 17, 2023

The shaking of all things is starting to be felt across the nations. Wars, pestilence, famine, floods, evil!

Ezekiel 14:12 The word of the LORD came again to me, saying: 13 “Son of man, when a land sins against Me by persistent unfaithfulness, I will stretch out My hand against it; I will cut off its supply of bread, send famine on it, and cut off man and beast from it. 14 Even if these three men, Noah, ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 14:12-14, Zephaniah 1:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Generational And Hereditary Curses And Breaking The Patterns Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Sep 23, 2025

The Bible teaches us about the concept of generational and hereditary curses, where the actions of our ancestors can have a lasting impact on our lives.

The Bible teaches us about the concept of generational and hereditary curses, where the actions of our ancestors can have a lasting impact on our lives. Let's explore examples of these curses and patterns, along with biblical verses to support each point. Examples of Generational and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Finding A Godly Partner To Marry Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 19, 2025

The quest for a life partner is a significant undertaking, and many wonder where to find a godly spouse.

The quest for a life partner is a significant undertaking, and many wonder where to find a godly spouse. The Bible offers guidance on this journey, emphasizing the importance of shared faith and values. Characteristics of a Godly Partner A godly partner is someone who fears the Lord and seeks to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:30

Do Not Pollute Your Souls With Greed Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Oct 1, 2023

Greedy People Pursue Money at Any Cost.

Many are obsessed with the greed of power, Acquisition, Hoarding, Entitlement, and Overspending. Greedy People have an excessive desire for material possessions, wealth, fame, gifts, and attention. Greed makes a man blind and foolish, and they are incapable of loving others genuinely. Greed is one ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5, Proverbs 11:24, 1 Corinthians 5:11

Divine Chastisement - The Purpose And Final Outcome

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Jun 16, 2025

What does our Lord do to bring the persistently sinning Christian back into the "right track"!!!

Divine Chastisement -Purpose and Final Outcome _hand this man *over to Satan* for the destruction of the flesh,[a][b] so that his spirit may be saved on the day of the Lord.- 1 Cor 5:6_ _Timothy, my son, I am giving you this command in keeping with the prophecies once made about you, so that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:4-6, 1 Timothy 1:19-20

Denomination: *other