Sermons on Foolishness:

Building Castles In The Sand

Contributed by Stacey W. Strickland on Jan 17, 2011

So many people now a days are storing treasures upon this earth. They are gathering things of the earth that will not have any meaning in the world to come. They are building their lives upon the sand or the things of this world when they should be build

BUILDING CASTLES IN THE SAND Matt. 7:24-27 Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock: And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Church Of God

Mind Of Christ

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Jan 23, 2008

TELLING PEOPLE HWO TO UNDERSTAND WHAT GOD’S WILL IS FOR THEIR LIVES.

MIND OF CHRIST 1 COR 2:10-16 INTRO: WHAT IS THE MIND OF CHRIST? A) THINK OF HOW YOU THOUGHT PREVIOUS TO BEFORE YOU WERE SAVED. B) THE SCRIPTURE SAYS THAT THOSE WHO ARE NATURAL OR UNSAVED THINK IT FOOLISHNESS C) LOST PEOPLE CANNOT DISCERN THE SPIRIT D) THIS IS WHY PEOPLE WHO ARE LOST HAVE SUCH A ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:10-16

Denomination: Other

A Prosperity Message

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jul 23, 2016

Don't we all want to be richly blessed, that comfortable retirement, the slippers beside the fire, the 2.5 kids visiting with the 2.5 grandchildren and a golden labrador. Blessings are a wonderful thing!

Blessings are wonderful things, amazing things, don’t we all like to receive a blessing? I love it when someone says bless you or God bless you, it makes me happy, real warm fuzzy stuff. The verses that are used this month are about blessings, about the countless rewards for the blessed ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18, 1 Corinthians 1:23-24, Philippians 2:6-7

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Criteria For An Apostolic Replacement Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 24, 2017

Matthias was evidently a good man. He met the requirements of an apostle, which meant he must have been with the Lord from His baptism by John until His ascension; and, more importantly, he must have been a witness of the resurrection,as the others were.

JESUS THE WORD OF GOD John 1:1-18 One of the names of the Lord Jesus Christ is "The Word." 1. THE WORD WAS GOD’S POWER AT WORK IN CREATION (John 1:1-3). (i) In the beginning was the Word. This compares with the Creation account (Genesis 1:1-3). When God spoke the Word, all things came into ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:21-22

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksgiving Instead Of Bad Words Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Oct 1, 2016

Impure passions become vehicles we take for a joyride end up like self-driving cars that take us where we don't want to go. They become our lords. But if we pursue purity of action and speech, these same passions become angels that lift us to heaven

Ephesians 5:4 Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk or coarse joking, which are out of place, but rather thanksgiving. 5 For of this you can be sure: No immoral, impure or greedy person—such a person is an idolater—has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God. 6 Let no ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:4-7

Denomination: *other

A Building Fit For God

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 15, 2016

Resting on the sure foundation of the proclamation of the Cross of Christ, as opposed to worldly wisdom.

A BUILDING FIT FOR GOD. 1 Corinthians 3:10-11; 1 Corinthians 3:16-23. The Apostle Paul refers to the church as God’s ‘building’ (cf. 1 Corinthians 3:9). This applies not only to the church at Corinth, but to ‘all who in every place call upon the name of Jesus Christ our Lord’ (cf. 1 Corinthians ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:16-23, 1 Corinthians 3:10-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Apostle's Creed 3 Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jan 24, 2012

(Jesus) suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; he descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty...

Dakota Community Church January 22, 2012 Church History Sunday 2/12 The Apostles Creed 3 These Things We Believe 2 Timothy 4:1-3 In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, and in view of his appearing and his kingdom, I give you this charge: Preach the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-3

Denomination: Mennonite

Why I Am Not Ashamed Of The Gospel.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 15, 2025

Incentives to share the gospel with others.

WHY I AM NOT ASHAMED OF THE GOSPEL. Romans 1:16-17. In Romans 1:14-15, Paul pronounced his indebtedness to people from all walks of life, and every level of education. We have been entrusted with the gospel not to keep it to ourselves, but to share it with others. Paul was so eager to discharge ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Opposition To The Church

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Oct 6, 2021

Society loves the world more than they love God.

OPPOSITION TO THE CHURCH 2nd COR 2: 11Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices. 1John 2: 15Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. 16For all that is in the world, the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Being A Believer By Title And An Unbeliever By Action Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 24, 2025

In this sermon, we'll explore few examples from the Bible that highlight the paradox of being a believer by title and an unbeliever by action.

As Christians, we often find ourselves caught in a paradox. We proclaim our faith in God and claim to be believers, but our actions often tell a different story. This dichotomy is not new, and the Bible is replete with examples of individuals who struggled with this same issue. In this sermon, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27, 2 Timothy 4:10

Go! And Proclaim The Power Of The Gospel - Romans 1:16 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 31, 2025

The gospel is the power of God, and as followers of Christ, we are called to share it boldly.

Go! And Proclaim the Power of the Gospel - Romans 1:16 Introduction: Charles Spurgeon once said, "The gospel is like a lion. It does not need to be defended, it just needs to be let out of its cage." The gospel is the power of God, and as followers of Christ, we are called to share it ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16, 1 Corinthians 1:18, John 3:16, Mark 8:38

Denomination: Pentecostal

Thy Will Be Done Series

Contributed by Lucy Paynter on Jul 9, 2023

Today we continue with the second part of the Lord's prayer, Thy Kingdom Come; Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.

Thy Will Be Done: In the Lord’s prayer, when Jesus said we request for the Kingdom to come, there is an addition for this to be effective. Let your Kingdom Come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. The fullness of the manifestation of the kingdom is experienced where His will is ...read more

Scripture: John 4:34, 1 Peter 4:2, Hebrews 10:36, 1 Peter 3:17, 1 John 2:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Focus Factor

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Sep 9, 2003

How we are to focus on the cross in this life.

September 3, 2003 Ephesians 5:15-20 One of many things that impresses me about the ministry of Jesus was His focus. He never lost sight of the reason why he had come. As a matter of fact, at times he was so focused on His mission, that his disciples started to become worried about ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20

Denomination: Lutheran

The Wisdom Of God Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jun 25, 2007

God is infinitely wise and we are not. It pleases Him when we trust His wisdom even when we don’t understand what He is doing.

In Genesis 37 we are introduced to a young man named Joseph. Joseph lived a charmed life. His father—who was a very rich man—loved Joseph more than any of his other sons. He had everything a teenager could want: a huge allowance, the latest brand name sandals, the fastest camel money could buy. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Baptist

Forward Thinking: Living For Christ's Return

Contributed by Jordon Leblanc on Oct 16, 2006

How can we be people who effectively live for Christ’s return?

This evening, I want to look in the Gospel of Matthew, starting in chapter 24 in verse 36. Tonight, I want us to spend some time contemplating the return of Christ. More specific than that, I want to use our passage in Matthew to help us to be people who live for the return of Christ. So, if ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan