Sermons on Flattering Speech:

Thre L;ife Of Moses Part 2 Of 4 Series

Contributed by Charles La Porte on Jun 21, 2009

#1 He Asked, “Who Am I?” And Was Comforted By The Great I AM #2 He Carried An Earthly Staff With Heavenly Power #3 He Was A Man Of Power In Words & Deeds

The Life of Moses pt. 2 Pastor Chuck La Porte 01/14/2009 Exodus 3:10-22 Read & Pray Moses couldn’t believe his ears; God Himself was asking him to return to Egypt and demand the release of the entire Hebrew nation. He was to stand on the same streets where he had committed murder and demand that ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:10-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

Living A Life Of Purpose.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jun 23, 2022

Zacchaeus was despised by the Pharisees – the most orthodox faith of the Jews. Jesus was rebuked by them for even eating with tax collectors (Mt. 9:11; Mk. 2:16; Lk. 5:30).

Living A Life Of Purpose. Luke 19:1-10NLT Recently, in a Delta flight magazine, one author wrote a column about a new course at Harvard business school for business leaders. At a cost of $13,000, the executives study absolutely nothing about business. Instead, for six days they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10, 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Power Of Words Series

Contributed by Esther Collins on Apr 28, 2021

This is the 8th devotion in the series, 'Building Relationships that Last,' and concerns the power that words possess, and how they impact our relationships.

It is said that an average person speaks about 5000 to 10,000 words every day. This is because, as we realized from the previous topic, ‘Communication is Key,’ that communication is the key to relationships, and the most used method of communication is words. We communicate with family members, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:21, Proverbs 11:13, Proverbs 16:28, Proverbs 15:1, Proverbs 10:19, Proverbs 12:18, Proverbs 11:12, Proverbs 29:20, Ephesians 4:25, Matthew 12:36, Proverbs 16:24, Romans 12:14, Proverbs 18:4, 1 Thessalonians 5:1, Matthew 5:44, Luke 6:45  (view more)  (view less)

Power Encounter

Contributed by Joe Dan Vendelin on Sep 28, 2024

Saul lived a life in pursuit of persecuting followers of Christ until he had a power encounter with Christ. Then, Saul became Paul and brought the power of God in full persuasion to all who would hear.

POWER ENCOUNTER The Apostle Paul said, “And my speech and my preaching were not with persuasive words of human wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power, 5 that your faith should not be in the wisdom of men but in the power of God.” 1 Corinthians 2:4-5i PERSUADED BY POWER Paul was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9, 1 Corinthians 2:4-5, Acts 18:4, Acts 19:8, Acts 9:1-9, John 1:4, Matthew 5:13-16, Numbers 20:1-13, Exodus 17:1-7  (view more)  (view less)

It's In Your Language

Contributed by Katherine Gilstrap on Sep 30, 2024

The greatest weapon we have in our fight against the enemy is to maintain an honest heart before God & speak a language that confuses the enemy while we wait to receive & recover all that God has promised us.

"IT'S IN YOUR LANGUAGE" *YOU DON'T BELIEVE ME, JUST WATCH* 9/29/2024 Genesis 1:1-4 11:4---Then they said, "Come, let us build ourselves a city and a tower with its top in the heavens, and let us make a name for ourselves, lest we be dispersed over the face of the whole ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1, Genesis 11:1-4

Denomination: Other

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

Lessons From Elijah's Translation

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 8, 2009

Contrast is made between Elisha and the other prophets. Lessons also drawn from Elijah on how to finish well.

Lessons from Elijah’s Translation II Kings 2:1-18 3-29-09 Intro Two men in the Old Testament did not experience death. They were raptured into heaven when their time here on earth was accomplished. One was Enoch. Enoch’s life is summarized in the Bible with two statements. One in the O.T. and one ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-8

Denomination: Charismatic

Demonstrating Your Power Source-2 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 18, 2014

2 of 4. Paul demonstrated/confirmed the Spirit’s power thru his manner of witness to the church at Corinth. How/When is a Christian’s power source confirmed/demonstrated? 5 demonstrations of one’s power source.

DEMONSTRATING YOUR POWER SOURCE-II—1Corinthians 2:1-16 Attention: Black-belt in Karaoke While attending college, a young lady worked evenings at a retail store. On slow nights her co-worker Susan would often sing along with the radio while the two of them did paperwork or restocked ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Are People Born Gay?

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jul 6, 2023

The purpose of this message is not to put down or stand in judgment of any particular lifestyle but to open our minds to just how dangerous sexual sins can be and expose them for what they are including what is lurking behind pornography and sexual practices.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (John 3:16) " For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him, should not perish but have everlasting life." (Galatians 5:19-21) NIV (19) ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Galatians 5:19-21, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, Revelation 21:8, Proverbs 7:21-23, Hebrews 10:31, Romans 1:26-32, Galatians 6:7, Romans 1:21-25, Romans 1:28-32  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

His Explanation Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 18, 2018

Paul returns to the charge of vacillation that had been made against him and gives a straightforward explanation of why he did not visit Corinth as planned. If the apostle had visited Corinth at the time planned, he would have had to deal very firmly ....

March 27, 2014 Tom Lowe The Second Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians Lesson II.A.1.c: His Explanation. (1:23-2:4) 2nd Corinthians 1:23-2.4 (NKJV) 23 Moreover I call God as witness against my soul, that to spare you I came no more to Corinth. 24 Not that we have dominion over ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:1-4, 2 Corinthians 1:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas: Wise Men Still Seek Him.

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Dec 2, 2002

The question isn’t does God still speak. The question is are we listening?

Wise Men Still Seek Him After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem 2 and asked, "Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star in the east and have come to worship him." 3 When King Herod heard this he was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Taming The Beast

Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 28, 2003

To learn the why and how about controlling one’s tongue in order to honor God properly with it.

Taming the Beast Text: James 3.1-12 Thesis: To learn the why and how about controlling one’s tongue in order to honor God properly with it. Introduction: (1) Doctor’s office – sticking out your tongue (2) Hence, James deals with this problem in chapter 3. (a) He begin by ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Cuss Series

Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Jan 16, 2002

Burden: Our language is a window into our hearts. Basic Truth: A clean heart equals clean language

SN011902 Deut. 5: 11 Don’t cuss Beginning "The beauty, the fullness, and the magnificence of His matchless person cannot be expressed by just one name." To the artist He is the One Altogether Lovely. To the architect He is the Chief Cornerstone. To the astronomer He is the Sun of ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:11

Denomination: Baptist

The Miracle Of The Water At Jericho

Contributed by Jeffery Scott on Nov 6, 2006

This sermon is on a over looked miracle from the life of Elisha.

Text: 2 Kings 2 19Then the men of the city said to Elisha, ¡§Please notice, the situation of this city is pleasant, as my lord sees; but the water is bad, and the ground barren.¡¨ 20And he said, ¡§Bring me a new bowl, and put salt in it.¡¨ So they brought it to him. 21Then he went out to the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:19-22

Denomination: Baptist