Sermons on Great Prostitute:

Living In Troubled Times

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Jan 29, 2011

It seems like the society we live in continues to worsen every day. David felt the same way about the day he lived in. By looking at how David handled his ungodly surroundings, we can get some clues as to how we should respond to ours.

LIVING IN TROUBLED TIMES Text: Psalm 12 It was a dangerous time. The nation was under attack from all directions. Leaders were corrupt and did many vile things. The religious leaders were unfaithful to God, and led God’s people astray. People were killing their own family members. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

What In Hell Do You Want

Contributed by Don Bradley on Dec 13, 2010

This sermon gives a description of Hell and why it should be avoided at all costs.

WHAT IN HELL DO YOU WANT? Luke 16: 19-24 Intro: People have got a serious misconception of Hell. Though they believe it to be a place that’s hot, they also believe it to be a place where they will spend the rest of their existence living in any way they desire. After all, they’re dead. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

Letting The Gospel Shine Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jan 25, 2011

1st Corinthians 11 is one of the most controversial and misunderstood sections of Paul's writings. We'll explore it using culture, context, character, and language to find out what Paul is and is not saying to the Corinthians and to us today.

The first thing to know about this section is that it is not about marriage or the role of women in the church. It is about having respect in worship for each other within our culture. Just prior, Paul was telling us to have respect for the conscience of others who are weak in terms of the freedoms ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:2-16

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Walk This Way, Talk This Way Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jun 10, 2009

Christians should not be living like the rest of the world.

Walk This Way, Talk This Way Text: Ephesians 4:17-19 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) A country farmer and his son came to the city for the first time. They were amazed by almost everything they saw, but were especially awe struck by the elevator. Neither of them had ever seen one before. The boy ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Choosing The Path Of Most Resistance Series

Contributed by David Smith on Jun 18, 2009

When they were approaching Jerusalem, at Bethphage and Bethany, near the Mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples and said to them, “Go into the village ahead of you, and immediately as you enter it, you will find tied there a colt that has never bee

I’m sure we all know the joke about how many social workers it takes to change a light bulb. It only takes one, of course, but the light bulb has got to want to change. I think it was social workers that were the target of that joke, but it could equally well have been psychotherapists, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Become All Things To All Men Series

Contributed by C Vincent on Jul 6, 2009

Becoming all things to all to win some

I Become All Things To All Men So I Might Save Some 1 Cor: 9-27 Though I am free and belong to no man, I make myself a slave to everyone, to win as many as possible. To the Jews I became like a Jew, to win the Jews. To those under the law I became like one under the law (though I myself am not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"The Most Rad Beauty Contest Ever!"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 20, 2008

A life dedicated to God is a beautiful thing.

Romans 12:1-8 “The Most Rad Beauty Pageant Ever!” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org I was spending some time with our son Ben last summer—having some “guy talk.” So, of course, we were talking about girls. Anyhow, Ben has never ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist

Harlots And Kings

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Nov 8, 2009

Who is welcome in the church?

1Naomi her mother-in-law said to her, “My daughter, I need to seek some security for you, so that it may be well with you. 2Now here is our kinsman Boaz, with whose young women you have been working. See, he is winnowing barley tonight at the threshing floor. 3Now wash and anoint yourself, and ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

The Kingdom Is For Thirsty People Series

Contributed by Simon Fullylove on Feb 27, 2007

A look at the kingdom message for sinners, i.e. non-religious people

Introduction Kingdom = God’s Rule, God’s will being done on earth as it is in heaven, God’s Shalom, it is God’s dreams being realised for the world, Jesus says this kingdom rule is available now through me, so change and believe it, be part of it. A fresh start was needed he said to Nicodemus, ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Will God Sue America For A Divorce?

Contributed by Wayne Doyle on Nov 14, 2007

America has lost her way.

Will God Sue America for Divorce? As I stand behind this Holy Desk this morning, my heart Aches for the USA that I Gave 20 years of my life defending as a member of the Armed Services. This is a sermon I never thought I would have to preach, but America has lost her way. The ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 3:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Take Out The Garbage

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Oct 10, 2007

As Christians, we need to be reminded that we have been called to be a distinct people in the world. Certain actions and certain attitudes that belong to the lifestyle of the world do not fit in the lifestyle of the Christian. In other words, while we liv

I saw a quote the other day that grabbed my attention: “The Christian is not ruined by living in the world, but by the world living in him.” At no other time in Christian history has this statement been more true, for the lines between Christian and non-Christian, between the church and the world, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Beyond Strict Morality

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Apr 3, 2007

Morality is more than "strict" or "lax". It begins in the heart, develops moral principles and guidlines, and ultimately is in the context of a relationship with God who cares

Beyond Strict Mark 2:23-3:6 Illus: I placed signs on the wall on either side of the platform: "strict" and "lax", moving back and forth toward one or the other at appropriate times. How strict should you be? How strict should you be with your kids? How strict should you be ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Fellowship Is More Than Food 2

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 25, 2007

Exposition of Rom 12:9-21 regarding fellowship within the body of Christ

Text: Rom 12:9-21, Fellowship is More Than Food, part 2, Date/Place: NRBC, 1/28/07, PM A. Opening illustration: In C.S. Lewis’ book, The Four Loves, he says there are four basic kinds of love. He gives them their Greek names: agape -- the God-like self-giving love even toward enemies; philia -- the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Baptist

Speaking Of The Devil

Contributed by Don Hawks on Jul 20, 2008

The one who sows the good seed is the Son of Man; the field is the world, and the good seed are the children of the kingdom; the weeds are the children of the evil one. (Matthew 13:37-38)

Speaking of the devil ... There was a young seminarian who was taking an oral examination for his ordination process. During the questioning, one of the examiners asked him if he believed in a personal devil. "No," he replied, "I do not believe in the devil." Hearing this, the examiners began ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Methodist

The 3 "R's" Of Our Spiritual Life

Contributed by Judith Hand on Mar 12, 2010

We REMEMBER Calvary and don't RECOGNIZE ourselves or others after Christ comes into our lives and we become RECONCILED to God.

The 3 “R”’s of our Spiritual Life Scripture: Joshua 5:9-12 II Corinthians 5:16-21 Luke 15:1-3, and 11-32 In the passage in Joshua, why does God make it a point to specifically mention where the Israelites camped? Gilgal is located in the same region where Abram ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:9-12

Denomination: Methodist