Sermons on Filth Like Shame:

I Am Not Ashamed Of The Gospel

Contributed by John Dobbs on May 16, 2019

Are we ashamed of the Gospel … ashamed to be known as a Christian? What might trigger that kind of embarrassment/shame?

I AM NOT ASHAMED OF THE GOSPEL Romans 1:16-17 Introduction Steven Kryger writes about his experience visiting Christians in Iraq. He writes, “In the heartland of violent anti-Christian extremism, I was confronted with how openly and unashamedly Christians are displaying their allegiance to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Beauty For Ashes

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 23, 2026

God specializes in transforming seasons of devastation, loss, and shame into testimonies of restoration, glory, and divine purpose.

BEAUTY FOR ASHES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 61:1-3 Key Verse: “To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Lord Of The Flies Spreads His Filthiness All Around - 28 Aug 2022 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 29, 2022

Beelzeboul, "the lord of the flies" is contaminating this world with his filth. It is a name for Satan who has infiltrated the whole world system. This message stems from a blowfly - read this and see how the blowfly did that.

THE LORD OF THE FLIES SPREADS HIS FILTHINESS ALL AROUND - 28 Aug 2022 INTRODUCTION (28 August 2022) Today at the Lord’s Supper there was the bread on a plate on the table and communion glasses as well. We had just finished the remembrance of the bread and one was speaking about the cup. It was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:24, 2 Timothy 3:1-4, 2 Timothy 3:12-13, Revelation 16:13-14, Revelation 20:9-10, Romans 8:19-22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lust And Envy Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008

We are taught to cover up. We use Tide Sticks, plastic surgery, and White-Out. However, God always seems to call our dirt into the light! This revealing series challenges us to expose the filth in our lives.

“Dirt” Part 2 – Lust & Envy I. Introduction How did your homework go? I have heard some say that it was painful. Just shows us that the dirt is there and that it doesn’t want to go away easily. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons predicts: • 17% of Americans will have had cosmetic surgery ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pride And Greed Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008

We are taught to cover up. We use Tide Sticks, plastic surgery, and White-Out. However, God always seems to call our dirt into the light! This revealing series challenges us to expose the filth in our lives.

“Dirt” Part 1 – Pride and Greed I. Introduction We are taught to hide dirt. It begins innocently enough. Haven’t you pushed stuff in the closet or under the bed when guests are coming over? Haven’t you dusted around the vase rather than move it? Have you ever only ironed the front of the ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 21:21-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Gluttony, Sloth, And Anger Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008

We are taught to cover up. We use Tide Sticks, plastic surgery, and White-Out. However, God always seems to call our dirt into the light! This revealing series challenges us to expose the filth in our lives.

“Dirt” Part 3 – Gluttony, Sloth, and Anger I. Introduction How did your homework go? Did you count your blessings? Did you build safeguards for lust? We have been discussing the fact that we don’t like to have our dirt exposed. Now, I must admit that we don’t mind everyone else’s dirt ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:3-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

When You Feel Like You’re Not Good Enough Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 26, 2018

Encouragement when we're tempted to hide our sin or pretend that we didn't sin.

- In this sermon, I’m going to focus on the transition statements within this passage. I want to do that because in this particular passage those words give us some clues to the point that Paul is making. They each point to a significant idea within this passage. When You Feel Like You’re Not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

How To Motivate People

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

When it comes to getting people motivated reactionaries love to use fear, guilt and shame. However, fear, guilt and shame are only effective in motivating most people in the short run. Actually, the Bible says, "The fear of man brings a snare, but whoever

HOW TO MOTIVATE PEOPLE ACCORDING TO THEIR INDIVIDUAL PERSPECTIVES AND THEIR TRADITIONAL VALUES Paul wrote, "Weep with those who weep and rejoice with those who rejoice." (Rom. 12:15-18) When it comes to getting people motivated reactionaries love to use fear, guilt and shame. However, fear, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:14-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

They Just Don't Preach Like This Any More Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 18, 2017

What message should the church be proclaiming today?

They Just Don’t Preach Like This Any More Acts 3:11-4:4 Martyn Lloyd Jones constantly reminded his parishioners in his sermons that the church did not suddenly arrive in the 1960’s, but has been around for two thousand years. He would recount all of the pundits of his day who tried to redefine the ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Ephesus: When Faithfulness Outlives Love Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Jan 26, 2026

Jesus speaks to faithful people whose love has thinned, not to shame them, but to invite a return to relationship.

– First Part: Listening Posture Most of us don’t think of ourselves as drifting. Drift is what happens to other people — people who stopped caring, stopped believing, stopped trying. Drift feels dramatic from the outside. From the inside, it feels responsible. It feels like showing up, doing what ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7, Revelation 1:12-13, John 21:15-17, 1 Corinthians 13:1-3, Deuteronomy 6:4-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

When Is It Right To Heal The Sick Series

Contributed by Andy Moyle on Jun 15, 2016

At the leading Pharisees house Jesus deals with legalism, honour/shame and who is invited to the feast of the kingdom of God

oday's meal with Jesus is the last he has with a Pharisee - so it's fitting its a chief Pharisee. It doesn't go well for the Pharisee, but it does for a man with dropsy. Dropsy is the old-fashioned name for oedema - water retention in the body often caused by kidney failure or heart problems skin ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-24

Denomination: Charismatic

This Is The Lord, We Trusted In Him

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 12, 2002

EASTER SUNDAY(B)- March 31, 2002 - Believers are never put to shame by their trust in the resurrected Lord

THIS IS THE LORD, WE TRUSTED IN HIM Isaiah 25-6-9 - Easter, March 31, 2002 6On this mountain the LORD Almighty will prepare a feast of rich food for all peoples, a banquet of aged wine-- the best of meats and the finest of wines. 7On this mountain he will destroy the shroud that enfolds all ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 25:6-9

Denomination: Lutheran

The Dying Seed

Contributed by Steven Swaggerty on Oct 18, 2000

34 Awake to righteousness, and sin not; for some have not the knowledge of God: I speak this to your shame.

34 Awake to righteousness, and sin not; for some have not the knowledge of God: I speak this to your shame. 35 But some man will say, How are the dead raised up? and with what body do they come? 36 Thou fool, that which thou sowest is not quickened, except it die: INTRO IF THE SEED REFUSES TO ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:34-36

The God Who Exchanges Ashes For Beauty Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 12, 2025

God specializes in transforming sorrow into joy, shame into glory, and ashes into beauty for those who trust Him.

THE GOD WHO EXCHANGES ASHES FOR BEAUTY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 61:1-3 Key Verse: “To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Prophets:

Contributed by Neal Gracey on Feb 27, 2021

Throughout the Bible these messages come in many forms: dreams, poetry, sermons, and even dramatic physical stunts—like when the prophet Isaiah went nude for three years to signify how the Assyrians would strip and shame the Egyptians (Isaiah 20:3).

Moses: Prophet of Deliverance Before we get too deep into the weeds, I would like to clear up a few definitions, first. Question: Define: Prophet. What is a Prophet? 1. One who utters divinely inspired revelations: such as.: the writers of the prophetic books of the Bible. 2. A revealer of ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 18:15-22, 2 Timothy 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist