Sermons on Foolish Ideas:

“called To Be King”

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jun 24, 2013

What characterizes a heart that is fully given to God?

In 1 Samuel 8, we are told how the people of Israel asked for a king to lead them. When they made this request of Samuel he went to the Lord, and the Lord told him that they were not rejecting Samuel, but they were rejecting God from being king over them. Samuel was told to tell the people what the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Blood Of Christ

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jul 19, 2013

It seems that in the church today we hear less and less about the blood of Christ, why it was necessary for Him to die and what it means to our eternal destiny.

This past Thursday was the Fourth of July, Independence Day in the old US of A! Fireworks! Parades! A National Holiday! Independence from the will and domination of an earthly king! But, what was the price of this freedom. The lives of countless people. The shedding of blood for the cause of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:22

Denomination: Nazarene

Idolatry Is Not Dead Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 20, 2021

We tend to dismiss idolatry because we think only of those who have visible forms of idols. This is still a part of our world, and it is amazing that people in the modern century have been just as foolish as were the pagans in the days of the prophets.

Does it ever bother you that good things that should happen don't, and bad things that shouldn't happen do? Dr. Larry Crabb whose book Inside Out was a great seller tells of the parents who decided to enroll their 13 year daughter in a Christian school. One of the teachers introduced ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-23

The Lord's Anger Series

Contributed by Sherry Brooks Martin on Sep 24, 2025

God’s anger most often takes the form of allowing our foolish choices in life to bear their bitter fruit. He doesn’t have to send lightning bolts or earthquakes. He simply allows us to make a choice and live with the consequences.

Sermon Title: The Lord’s Anger Scripture: 2 Kings 24:18—25:7 Theme: God’s anger most often takes the form of allowing our foolish choices in life to bear their bitter fruit. He doesn’t have to send lightning bolts or earthquakes. He simply allows us to make a choice and live with the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 24:18-20, 2 Kings 25:7

Will We Eat In Heaven

Contributed by Glenn Dale Pease on Aug 29, 2014

Will there be literal eating in the eternal kingdom? Most people who give the matter any thought feel it would be a shame to waste one of God's best ideas-the sense of taste.

WILL WE EAT IN HEAVEN based on Rev. 22:1-6 By Glenn Pease Benjamin Franklin formed a very close friendship with a Frenchwoman, who was 40 years younger than himself, when he was the American Minister in Paris. They wrote numerous letters to each other and though she refused all his proposals, she ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Ridiculous Thought #1 - The Most Glorious Became The Most Humble Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on Dec 8, 2008

1st Corinthians 1:27 is the foundation on which this series is built. "God chose the foolish things of this world to shame the wise. God chose the weak things of this world to shame the strong." God works in some seriously ridiculous ways and the Chris

TEXT: Philippians 2:5-11 TITLE: The Most Glorious Became the Most Humble SERIES: Seriously Ridiculous TOPIC: Christmas series; The incarnation of Christ OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, December 7th, 2008 PROP.: God in his wisdom, power and might, truly works in RIDICULOUS ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Goodness - Fruit Of The Spirit

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 4, 2001

I’m afraid that people just don’t seem to be very committed to the idea of goodness anymore, but goodness is a valuable & important fruit of the Spirit.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX What determines the value of something? A child may think that a quarter is worth more than a dollar bill because the quarter is shiny & pretty, or that a candy bar is worth more than a handful of dollar bills because ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22, Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Revealing The Secrets Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Feb 22, 2005

1st in a 3 part series on Marriage. (Idea: We used a Christian Magician to introduce each week plus other creative elements)

REVEALING THE SECRETS (How to have an ideal marriage) GENESIS 1:27-28; 2:18-25; 3:7-13 INTRODUCTION TO SERIES: How bad is the state of marriage in America? Consider these statistics: The number of currently divorced adults has more than quintupled from 4.3 million in 1970 to 19.8 million in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Christian Church

Stewardship; Duty Or Delight?

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Feb 16, 2004

Not everyone is thrilled with the idea of "letting go and letting God" where money is concerned. This sermon is intended to bring the grudging giver past duty to delight.

THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC a fellowship of faith, family and friendships February 15, 2004 Every reasonable human being who has thought about his life senses some kind of indebtedness. It may be thankfulness toward parents or a mentor; it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17-19, Matthew 6:21

Denomination: United Methodist

Continue To Be Thankful

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Nov 21, 2012

Although Thanksgiving is over yet we should never cease to be Thankful. Revelation gives us an idea of why we should continue to be thankful.

Continue to Be Thankful Rev. 1:1-8 Although Thanksgiving is over yet we should never cease to be Thankful. Revelation gives us an idea of why we should continue to be thankful. 1. Continue to Be Thankful Because the Unveiling (or The Great Reveal) of Christ is being known : • 11The ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Can I Borrow? Series

Contributed by Bala Samson on May 20, 2013

Debt is not a good idea for a Christian who loves the Lord and would like to walk in His ways and follow all His commandments. Are you listening?

Can I borrow? Deuteronomy 28:12 “The LORD will open to you His good treasure, the heavens, to give the rain to your land in its season, and to bless all the work of your hand. You shall lend to many nations, but you shall not borrow.” Debt is not a good idea for a Christian who loves ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Demands Purity

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Sep 17, 2012

While purity includes a discussion on sexual morality as God defines it, it’s actually a word that is more about an idea that a definition.

Have you ever asked, “What does God want from me?” “What is God really after?” As I read through the book of Ezekiel this question keeps coming up for me. And Ezekiel offers the answers. Last week Ezekiel told us that God wants exclusive worship. We received ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 24:11-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Just Keep On Sowing

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jul 14, 2014

The sermon is based upon the idea that no matter what happens, no matter where, and no matter what the results are of seeds being sowed, just keep on sowing.

Matthew 13:1-9 “Just Keep on Sowing” 1. The Parable of the Sower, Jesus identifies four types of ground upon which the sower's seeds fall: A. The seeds sown along the path (v. 4); on the path the seeds are exposed and carried off by hungry birds. B. Secondly the seed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

#2 Que Sera Sera?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 19, 2014

Que sera sera, what will be will be --- may be a popular idea, but it is not Biblical. The new young King will not listen to the preacher... The price tag is expensive. Be a prisoner of hope!

*2 QUE SERA SERA... WHAT WILL BE WILL BE... PRISONER OF THE WIND...... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Part two... TEXT: Zech. 9:12 Turn you to the strong hold, ye prisoners of hope: even to day do I declare that I will render double unto thee; This is part two, quick review of ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 9:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How We Talk - Part 1: It's A Matter Of The Heart

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Apr 12, 2010

First in a four-part series dealing with how Christians should use their tongues. This message describes the idea that "out of the overflow of the heart, the mouth speaks."

How We Talk Part 1 – It’s a Matter of the Heart April 11, 2010 Luke 6:43-45 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY'S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me/We: When researching this message I came across a quote that says we spend 10 years of our lives speaking. I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:43-45

Denomination: Wesleyan