Sermons on Flattering Lips:

Deny Yourself Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 3, 2023

Following Christ is the foremost step on the spiritual ladder. Then deny yourself. Today based on Matthew 16:24-26 I would like to share with you about know yourself, love yourself, and deny yourself.

Text: Matthew 16:24-26 Theme: Deny Yourself Introduction: The Lord is good and His love endures forever. This lent led us to think about the steps to elevation, I mean the spiritual elevation. Following Christ is the foremost step on the spiritual ladder. Today, I would like to meditate with you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-26

Denomination: Methodist

Easter Expectations

Contributed by Loyd C. Taylor on Mar 14, 2023

This is a message I preached along with our Easter program, I wanted to build the excitement of Easter, relating how the first Easter brought this expectation.

INTRODUCTION: Happy Easter to you! We are so glad you came to worship with us today. Please turn in your Bibles to the Gospel of Luke. As we read about the disciples and what they expected on that first Easter morning, we should ask ourselves, “What are our Easter expectations?” Text: Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12, John 20:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Before Pilate Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 3, 2023

The trials on Jesus’ last earthly day picture the religious & political world’s rejection of Jesus & His claims. He came unto His own and they did not receive Him. Sin’s blindness leads to Jesus’ dying because of who He is, God in human flesh.

LUKE 23: 1–5-7 JESUS BEFORE PILATE [JESUS’ LAST DAY SERIES] [Mark 15:1–5; Mt. 5:10-12] Jesus’ last day begins with Him being rejected and condemned by the Jewish ruling counsel and then being hauled before Pilate. The irony of their judgement is that Jesus will be crucified for being who He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Double Standard Or Higher Calling?

Contributed by Steve Sheek on May 8, 2023

Delivered on 6 May 2023 at Tree of Life Messianic Congregation in Katy Texas. The instructions given to Moses in the Law had much more stringent requirements for the priests than for all others. Seems like discrimination.

20230506 Parashat Emor – Double Standard or Higher Calling Blessing Torah Portion Leviticus 21:1-8 Haftarah Ezekiel 44:15-23 Brit Chadashah Matthew 26:59-66 The thirty-first reading from the Torah is called Emor, a title that comes from the first verse of the reading, which says, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9, Isaiah 61:6, Revelation 1:6

Denomination: *other

Let Your Face Shine Series

Contributed by John Newton on Aug 14, 2022

This sermon focuses on a psalm of lament and offers it as a pattern for prayer

One of the great strengths of our Anglican worship is the continuous repetition of the psalms. If you turn to the Daily Office Lectionary in the Book of Alternative Services, you will see that there is a provision there to recite at least one psalm every morning and every evening of the year. That ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal

"jesus' Theology Of Abundance"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 2, 2023

A sermon about asking God to change our perspective on generosity.

“Jesus’ Theology of Abundance” Matthew 14:13-21 This is a remarkable passage of Scripture, so remarkable that it is the only miracle story that is found in all four Gospels. The feeding of the 5,000 (which was probably closer to 15-20,000 because they only counted the men) takes place ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: United Methodist

God's Judgement Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Aug 12, 2023

Message from Jude dealing with God's judgement.

Title: Jude – God’s Judgement Theme: To show what happens when false prophets step in. Text: Jude 1:5 - 7 Note: This message was taken from Daniel Akin messages on Jude. I used the outline and material. I wanted to add it. I don't claim the thoughts to be my own. ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:5-7

Denomination: Church Of God

He Chose... Poorly

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 9, 2024

We chose poorly when we do not tell, when we do not share (Preached for Faith Promise Rally promoting missions) (Adapted from a book called, "See, Here is Water" by Oneta Gentry, pg. 76 and following)

HoHum: In Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, when they finally get to the old knight guarding the Holy Grail, Donavon, with the help of Elsa, choses a cup from which to drink. Elsa chooses the cup -- a solid gold, emerald encrusted goblet. Donovan instantly takes it from her. Donovan looks at ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 7:3-16, Isaiah 55:1-2, Genesis 12:2-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fear God!

Contributed by Abimbola Salu on Jan 22, 2024

King Solomon, the wisest person that ever lived , after he had pondered on life and its meaning declared in the Book of Ecclesiastes 12:13-14: “ Here now is my final conclusion: Fear God and obey his commands, for this is everyone’s duty.

King Solomon, the wisest person that ever lived, after he had pondered on life and its meaning, declared in the Book of Ecclesiastes 12:13-14: “Here now is my final conclusion: Fear God and obey his commands, for this is the everyone’s duty. God will judge us for everything we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:17-18, Psalm 145:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Name Jesus Christ

Contributed by Pst. Vincent Wrock on Feb 21, 2024

There is something behind every Name whether it's known or not but there exist a force on every Name whether good or bad. Now God has already provided us with a stronger Powerful weapon which is His Son Jesus Christ.

There is something behind every Name whether it's known or not but there exist a force on every Name whether good or bad. Now God has already provided us with a stronger Powerful weapon which is His Son Jesus Christ. And the fact that we know how to pray or you can pray longer it does not mean ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-4, Acts 10:34-38, Philippians 2:9-11, John 16:23-24, Acts 3:1-6, Isaiah 11:2-5, Isaiah 9:6-7, John 14:12-14, Genesis 3:15  (view more)  (view less)

Making Light Of Worry, Palliate.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 1, 2024

Where worry begins faith ends. Where faith begins worry ends. We often excuse worry and fretting is just human. Will we trust God? Will we worry? It is to you!

MAKING LIGHT OF THE LITTLE FOXES: STRANGLE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Watch: YouTube: Wade Hughes) This needs to be done in several different parts, PALLIATE OR MAKE LIGHT OF THE KINGS INVITATION… Matthew 22:5 But they made light of it, and went their ways, one to his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:5, Judges 7:3, Luke 9:58

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Our Hearts Are Under Consturction

Contributed by Steven Devroy on Mar 13, 2024

God is working to build character in our lives by changing our hearts.

Last week we started a sermon series on how our character is under construction. Last week, we talked about that there is a battlefield that is happening in our mind. We were challenged to change the way that we think. That it is important to think positively, and in a biblical way. This type of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:20-23, Proverbs 27:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Satan's Plan For Mankind: Curse God And Die

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jun 23, 2025

The answer to the taunt of Satan to curse God and die is to bless God and live.

Satan's Plan for Mankind: Curse God and Die Job 2:7–10 NKJV bb So Satan went out from the presence of the Lord, and struck Job with painful boils from the sole of his foot to the crown of his head. And he took for himself a potsherd with which to scrape himself while he sat in the midst of the ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:7-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Church On Mission - Going! Series

Contributed by Brian Williams on Jul 8, 2025

Do you believe God called you just to study? To live in Vienna, to get a job, find a spouse, to have a family, to settle down, to live the good life or is there an even greater calling on your life?

I have recently been reading a book called, The Sound of Life's Unspeakable Beauty written by a master violin maker - “a luthier.” The author described all that is involved in making a beautiful instrument visually and acoustically. He drew an analogy of the crafting of a violin to the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Life Lesson From Paul

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 17, 2025

Transformation

Life lessons from Paul Ephesians 3:14-21 If you would turn to the book of Ephesians chapter 3, we will be looking at the prayer that the apostle Paul offers up for the church at Ephesus and for us as believers today. Ephesians 3:14-21Read from the Bible We can always complain about what is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Nazarene