Sermons on Fate:

Plastic Fruit Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 4, 2009

Be careful who you listen to when it comes who you chose to listen to

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Silly warning labels illustration. http://www.rinkworks.com/said/warnings.shtml • Some things we are told are not worth listening to. • We looked at the two possible paths we can take in life. As we are trying to choose which path in life to take we will have many people ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Handwriting On The Wall Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Jun 12, 2008

Daniel is summoned to interpret the writing on the wall at Belshazzar’s party. It’s not good news.

Daniel 5:1-31 The Handwriting on the Wall Many liberal scholars have attacked the veracity of the Book of Daniel because they could not find Belshazzar’s name in Babylonian history. In 1854, British consul J. G. Taylor discovered several small cylinders written in cuneiform writing in southern ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

God Condemns The Wicked. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Nov 30, 2024

In this sermon , we will explore the biblical teaching on God's condemnation of the wicked.

The Bible is clear in its condemnation of wickedness and evil. Throughout the Scriptures, God's hatred of sin and His judgment on the wicked are repeatedly emphasized. In this sermon , we will explore the biblical teaching on God's condemnation of the wicked. God's Hatred of Sin The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:4-6, Proverbs 6:16-19

Wealth Doesn't Guarantee Heaven SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

Jesus, through the Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus, illustrates that wealth does not equate to righteousness. The rich man, despite having worldly possessions, lacked what was necessary for entry into heaven.

Today, we will explore the Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus, as told by Jesus. This parable serves to remind us that being wealthy does not equate to being righteous. The rich man in the story had everything he desired, but he lacked what was necessary for eternal salvation. In the parable, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Topics: Wealth And Righteousness, Abraham's Bosom

How Can We Resist Temptation?

Contributed by Mark H. Stevens Thd on Jan 4, 2017

Flip Wilson the famous Comedian used to say "The Devil Made me Do it!".....it was funny but not true, The Devil cannot MAKE YOU do anything! (James 4:7)

Our response to Satan's lies (Eph 2:8-9; 1 John 4:1; James 4:7): • We are to submit to God's will (2 Cor. 11:3, 14-15). Satan's ways look good and appealing, but God's way is the way that is best; Satan's way is death. It is better to be poor and honest than rich and dishonest! • We ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Watch And Pray

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 7, 2005

Those who are without Christ as their personal Savior are faced with a cataclysmic event far worse than a “dirty bomb”, 911, a hurricane, or an earthquake. The Bible says that theirs will be an eternity in a “Lake of Fire”, somewhere in “outer-darkness

Introduction: Since the first of the year, we have been focusing primarily on PRAYER. This is step one in our emphasis on PRAYER – CARE – SHARE. We have found that prayer can mean many things to each of us, but it should certainly involve the winning of souls into the Kingdom of God. As well, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-33, Mark 13:32-37

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Heavenly Host.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Oct 14, 2003

There are about three reasons that we can find of why God gave this vision to Ezekiel.

Heavenly host. Ezekiel 1: 4 -- 14. 10/12/03 As we had talked about last Sunday night, Ezekiel is among the first group to be taken captive in the Babylon. This was the fifth year of his captivity and a vision came expressly to Ezekiel from God. Ezekiel is 30 years of age and now can carry out ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 1:4-14

Denomination: Baptist

Seeing Past Our Circumstances Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 16, 2003

The second message in a series looking at what keeps us from really dreaming great things for God.

SEEING PAST OUR CIRCUMSTANCES ACTS 17:22-28 Introduction: We exist in a society that is increasingly becoming more and more polar in its beliefs. On the one end is a group, expounding the belief that we only go through life once, and as such, we should focus on making that trip as pleasurable as ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-28, Psalm 139:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

"he Died."

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on May 19, 2025

"Death is an inevitable appointment that each of us will eventually keep, a final date that awaits all living beings. It serves as a reminder of the temporary nature of life, urging us to reflect on our journeys and cherish the moments we have while we still have them.”

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Genesis 5:27) “And all the days of Methuselah were nine hundred sixty and nine years: and he died.” (Hebrews 9:27) “And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment:” ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:27, Hebrews 9:27, James 4:14, Psalm 116:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Your Four Doors To Destiny

Contributed by Vera Hughes on Oct 17, 2013

Destiny. You hear about it all the time. What is destiny? How do you find your destiny? I n this message, we will explore four doors that can lead you to know your destiny and purpose. Walk through the doors in this message.

In this message, we will look at four doors to destiny. If you walk through the four doors of destiny, you will find everlasting success. In the KJV bible it says: For I know the thoughts and plans that I have for you, says the Lord, thoughts and plans for welfare and peace and not for evil, to ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bildad's Rebuke (Job 18)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 25, 2025

Is our church a gossip club or compassionate?

Are compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, patience, bearing with one another and forgiveness traits of our church? Let’s begin in Job 18. Does Bildad claim that Job’s words lack understanding, that cause and effect are rock solid logic? Then Bildad the Shuhite answered and said: “How long ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Back To The 1960s Down Memory Lane, Then Back To The Present! Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 31, 2025

How much has changed! We take a journey back to the 1960s to see how songs expressed that generation. Who remembers those times? This message looks too, at the present, and some similar concerns but in a different dress. The word of God is our answer to pessimism and hopelessness.

BACK TO THE 1960s DOWN MEMORY LANE, THEN BACK TO THE PRESENT! This article may be a trip down memory lane but in hindsight, it reflects the present. Some of us are still around to remember the lyrics presented here. Music usually reflects the atmosphere of the time, more so among the younger ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:12, Ecclesiastes 12:13-14, Ephesians 2:12, Ephesians 2:13, 2 Timothy 3:1-6, 1 Thessalonians 5:23, Philippians 4:7, Titus 2:11-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Have A Purpose

Contributed by Jonathan Thayer on Nov 19, 2003

This sermon is a broad look at the purpose of are lives. It starts with the most basic butmany times most over looked fact, that we do have a purpose.

This morning we will be talking about the purpose of are lives, if you have your bible turn to Psalms 138:8. What is purpose? Purpose is the very thing that drives us to do the things that we do in this world. For some it may be money, others the need for approval by others, for some family, and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 138:8, Psalm 139:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Superstition, Luck, And Halloween

Contributed by Robert Joseph on Oct 25, 2012

A warning against mixing the beliefs of the pagan world--like luck and superstition--along with our precious Christian beliefs. Superstition is idolatry!

A pastor was in line at McDonald’s when the woman ahead of him became very upset. “Quick,” she told the clerk in an upset voice, “Add something to my order.” Usually, when someone wants another sandwich or extra order of fries, they are much calmer about it. So, I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:20-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Problem With Pursuing Your Passion

Contributed by Ken Henson on Nov 16, 2015

1. Everyone says “Follow your heart”. But “The heart is deceitful above all things . . ." 2. we tend to be passionate about things we're good at, but getting good takes a lot of work 3. It's difficult to see the difference between passion and addiction

The most common career advice people hear these days is that in order to be happy you have to pursue your passion. This is the first generation I’m aware of that has swallowed such a lie. Today I’d like to present three problems, huge reasons that pursuing your passion as a path to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5-12

Denomination: *other