Sermons on Foolish And Senseless:

Last Days Lifestlye

Contributed by Glenn Narvaez on Aug 26, 2012

Last days are here. What manner of life should we live? What should be our lifestyle, our last days lifestyle?

THE END IS NEAR… There is a Filipino barber with an American customer. After a few minutes, the Filipino barber wanted to tell the customer that he is about to finish cutting his hair but he doesn’t know how to say it right in English so he said in broken English “Sir, your end ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Sign Of Jonah

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 2, 2012

The sign of Jonah - (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: The Compliment (vs 27) The Crowd (vs 29a) The Conversation (vs 29b-32) SERMON BODY: Ill: • Photos of funny signs • (Photos available on request – gcurley@gcurley.info) Question: What is the purpose of a sign? Answer: Twofold: • A sign is to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:27-32

Denomination: Brethren

Spirit-Revealed Wisdom Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 10, 2012

The work of the Holy Spirit in the Christian's life.

Introduction Do you have the Holy Spirit? Have you been baptized with the Spirit? How would you know? Our text this morning introduces us to the Holy Spirit and his work. Text The topic Paul has been discussing is wisdom. The message of the cross seems foolish to the world’s wisdom. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:10-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Who Do You Love?

Contributed by Monty Newton on Aug 6, 2013

How we think of ourselves is a reflection of how we think of God and others.

Title: Who Do You Love? (Encompasses “what” we love, as in inordinate affections for, devotion to and obsessions with things and/or people. What we love reflects who we love.) Text: Luke 12:13-21 Thesis: How we think of ourselves is a reflection of how we think of God and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

“the Wisdom Of The World” Series

Contributed by Todd Blair on Aug 6, 2013

The A,B,C's of salvation are simple but not always easy.

"The Wisdom of the World" -- I Cor. 1:18-20 Luke 23:39-43 (NIV) 39 One of the criminals who hung there hurled insults at him: "Aren't you the Messiah? Save yourself and us!" 40 But the other criminal rebuked him. "Don't you fear God," he said, "since you are under the same sentence? 41 We are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Wounded In The House Of My Friend

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jan 3, 2012

The child of Jeroboam was sick and was not responding to treatment. Jeroboam did not know what to do. So, he decided to go and find out from the prophet what was wrong. He wanted to know the source of the sickness. But because he had offended the God of I

This week, we are looking at the message entitled, “Wounded in the house of my friend.” Zechariah 13:6 says, “And one shall say unto him, What are these wounds in thine hands? Then he shall answer, Those with which I was wounded in the house of my friends.” A careful look ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 13:6, Zechariah 13:6-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

What The Thief Comes To Steal From Your Life. Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Mar 19, 2012

Paul is concerned that the Corinthians will stray and not be the proper kind of bride by the time they come face to face with the Bridegroom. Satan has been constantly at work in Paul’s absence to deceive the church in Corinth and lead them in the direct

The picture presented in these verses is that of a father giving away his bride. Paul has already called himself their father (1Cor.4:15), he has arranged the marriage with the groom. Paul is concerned that the Corinthians will stray and not be the proper kind of bride by the time they come face ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:1-4

Trumpets Series

Contributed by Don Vanzant on Oct 3, 2011

The sixth trumpet warns of a terrible taste of hell for those in the Tribulation.

Well – today we have a formidable task, to somehow cover three chapters of the book of Revelation. We are using the same portion of Scripture in worship that we are using for our Bible study on Wednesday evenings and these chapters are difficult and appear very strange – like most ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 8:1-12

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

False Security Series

Contributed by Andy Flowers on Jan 3, 2008

Romans Series

Text- Romans 2:17-29 Title- False Security Romans 2:17-29 17 But if you bear the name "Jew " and rely upon the Law and boast in God, 18 and know His will and approve the things that are essential, being instructed out of the Law, 19 and are confident that you yourself are a guide to the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:17-29

Denomination: Baptist

Playing The Fool

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 5, 2009

Sarcasm betrays anger at ourselves or at others, but we cannot let it fester. We need to come to the Cross, where there is reconciliation.

Words have power. The things we say to one another have power. Kids may deal with smart-mouths in the schoolyard by chanting, "Sticks and stones may break my bones, but names will never hurt me." But that’s rubbish! Don’t you believe it? Names do hurt. Words hurt. The things we say to each other do ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-24

Denomination: Baptist

Israel's Inexcusable Unbelief Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 13, 2009

This sermons explains Israel’s inexcusable unbelief in the good news of the God.

Scripture Today we continue our study in Romans 10. Let’s read Romans 10:14-21: 14How then will they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in him of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone preaching? 15And how are they to preach ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:14-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Search For Fulfillment Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 17, 2009

Fulfillment says that your deepest need is met and that you need look no further

SERIES: “BE SATISFIED” “THE SEARCH FOR FULFILLMENT” ECCLESIASTES 2:1-26 Two prisoners are shackled to the wall of a deep dark dungeon. They’re spread-eagled, securely fastened by manacles and chains. Their hanging suspended, side-by-side, a few feet above the damp floor of the dungeon. ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Much Does God Care About Us?

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 9, 2009

The word "while" alerts us to the sources of our frustration: weakness, pride, and broken relationships. But God in the crucified Christ has an answer to each of these issues.

Why are so many people so unhappy? Why is it that there are so many people with so much ability and with so many resources, but they still feel profoundly unhappy and frustrated? A great many people do, you know. Some of them show it in the obvious ways; some of them are angry and even ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Controlling Anger Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 18, 2010

How to control our anger

CONTROLLING ANGER Sermon Number 4 January 17, 2010 Today is the big game. I have some concerns about today’s game for a couple of reasons. First, I am a little nervous about the Jets coming in and winning. The Colts opened the door for them, and they might just walk through. No matter ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

How To Act In A Paradoxical World Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 24, 2010

We are encouraged to trust God even when things don't add up.

Scripture One Bible commentator says of our text for today, “This is one of those passages that sets preachers to pacing in their studies, wringing their hands: What does it mean? How do we preach it?” Another commentator says of the first part of today’s text (7:15-24), ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:15-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed