Sermons on Guard The Word:

It's Easier To Make A Stink Than To Create Sweetness Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 22, 2009

18th in a series from Ecclesiastes. It often only takes something small to ruin something great.

When we were in Hawaii a couple of weeks ago, we watched as a couple of kids worked diligently to build a sand castle on the beach. They meticulously used their buckets and shovels to craft quite a castle, complete with sticks around the perimeter to protect it from intruders. Unfortunately for ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 10:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Be Slow To Speak

Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on Jan 28, 2022

Death and life are in the power of the tongue.

Father God, we humble ourselves before your mighty throne and honor your holy name. We thank you for your presence in our life. Lord, we know our tongue can enslave our minds and damage our hearts if we allow it. We repent from thoughtless actions that may harm others. We regret words spoken in ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:12, James 1:19-27, Proverbs 10:19

Denomination: Other

How To Master Your Mind- Part- 1

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Mar 19, 2018

Be careful how you think; your life is shaped by your thoughts.

“Guard your heart with all diligence, for out of it is the wellspring of life.” (Proverbs 4:23) Your mind is the most powerful tool you have for the creation of good in your life, but if not used correctly, can also be the most destructive force in your life. Your mind, more specifically, your ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23-27, Psalm 119:9-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prattle And Covetous Materialism

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Nov 5, 2017

Do we covet others' materials? Do we engage in idle, unhealthy conversations?

Prattle and Covetous Materialism Micah 2:1-12 In this Old Testament reading, we can readily categorize the message in two major parts. This Prophet Micah warns against 1) Covetous Materialism and 2) Idle Prattle. “Covetous Materialism” – Wanting to have the most and the best. We see a lot ...read more

Scripture: Micah 2:1-12, Leviticus 25:8-12, Romans 5:6-11, John 6:28-29, Matthew 12:36-37, Proverbs 10:13-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Holding The Line Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Sep 16, 2025

A sermon that addresses the church's responsibility to guard biblical truth, call out sin, and confront sin in it's ranks with redemptive discipline

Holding The Line 1 Corinthians Series CCCAG – 8-10-25 Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5 (CSB) ________________________________________ Introduction: I drive a lot in my new job. I’m averaging between 1000 and 1200 miles per week as I drive between here and Hudson WI, up to St Croix Falls, and usually ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Healthy Outlook On Life

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Dec 5, 2010

Realizing that "Outlook determines outcome" is not good new for many because we tend to look into an opportunity and see a PROBLEM. Discover God's perspective as layed out by Paul.

A Healthy Outlook on Life Philippians 4:4-7 * I begin with this well known statement, “Outlook determines Outcome.” This is not good news for many. Because these have bad attitudes, pessimistic tendencies, and generally find the bad inside the good. * By the way, ‘if you are ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

Paul’s Charge To The Ephesian Elders Series

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Oct 14, 2023

Paul sees the elders of the Ephesian church for the last time. He gives them a charge: 'Be on guard for yourselves and for all the flock.' It's a message the church needs to hear today.

Today’s passage has a lot to tell us about the job of a minister or pastor or elder. Maybe you think, ‘I’m not a minister or pastor or elder. This doesn’t apply to me’! But all of us have responsibilities towards other people. This passage has something to say to all of us. Before I get ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-38

Denomination: Baptist

Rend Your Hearts And Not Your Garments

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Oct 20, 2014

The book is important because the sad reality is instead of being a nation founded on THE FREEDOM OF RELIGION we seem to be turning into the nation founded on THE FREEDOM FROM RELIGION. We as a nation now behave as though the Bible is to old fashioned.

(This is not an original sermon. It draws heavily upon points from sermon by Robert Massey’s manuscript from 2002. Sermon has been adapted and expanded upon with my thoughts and direction of Holy Spirit) TITLE: REND YOUR HEARTS AND NOT YOUR GARMENTS SCRIPTURE: JOEL 2:1 / 12-14 Joel is ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Prudence

Contributed by John Mccormack on Feb 18, 2014

A PRUDENT BELIEVER IS CAREFUL.

PRUDENCE OBSERVATION: PRUDENCE DEFINED: WISE, CAREFUL, CAUTIOUS, AND GUARDED. A FOOL IS DEFINED EXACTLY THE OPPOSITE. INTERPRETATION: PROVERBS 14:15 (NKJV) THE SIMPLE BELIEVES EVERY WORD, BUT THE PRUDENT CONSIDERS WELL HIS STEPS. PROVERBS 14:15 (THE BOOK) ONLY SIMPLETONS BELIEVE EVERYTHING ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:15

Denomination: Baptist

Pay Attention To Yourselves!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 23, 2015

Many times we are worried about other things that we miss out on the most predominant factor and that is ‘paying attention to ourselves!

Pay attention to yourselves! Luke 17:3”Pay attention to yourselves!....” Many times we are worried about other things that we miss out on the most predominant factor and that is ‘paying attention to ourselves! To be careful and to be on guard are other translations. God spoke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Write Scripture On Your Hearts, Saturate Yourself In It. Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jul 15, 2023

Scripture is a blessing that many of us take for granted, a tool that will establish us well for spiritual battles and develop us as individuals in life and in character.

We are blessed to live in part of the world where we are able to still share scripture openly. There are countries in where the sharing of God’s word is illegal, where people would love to have access to read the Bible openly but do not. There are other places where the Bible is held in very high ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-3, Proverbs 7:3, 1 Corinthians 10:13, Matthew 4:1-11, Psalm 139:14, Proverbs 7:2-3, Deuteronomy 11:18-19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

Trying To Bypass The Waiting Room?

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

Often we try to bypass the waiting room, but there can be found great purpose while waiting for God's good things. Do we honestly evaluate where we have been, where we are going? There may be a reason God ask us to WAIT UPON HIM?

TRYING TO BYPASS THE WAITING ROOM... By Wade martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. GOD HAS AN EVALUATION SYSTEM... HIS SCALES ARE FAITHFUL AND TRUE. A. THE PARTY IS ON... NO CORRECTION TO LIFE STYLE? THE SCALES... YOU HAVE ONE MORE NIGHT Daniel 5:24 Then was the part of the hand sent from him; ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:24-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Keep Pressing On Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 14, 2014

We must always keep pressing on with Jesus.

Keep Pressin' On Text: Gal. 4:8-20 Introduction 1. Illustration: Bob Dylan in his song, "Pressing On," said, "Many try to stop me, shake me up in my mind. Say, "Prove to me that He is Lord, show me a sign" What kind of sign they need when it all comes from within When what's lost has been found, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:8-20

Denomination: Methodist

How The Enemy Sets You Up

Contributed by Johnny Knight on Jan 26, 2010

Ever played volleyball? Ever watched any of the volleyball tournament on television? If so, then you know about setup and spike. It’s a great strategy. In fact, the devil is well acquainted with the volleyball "setup and spike" strategy, and he is an expe

Ever played volleyball? Ever watched any of the volleyball tournament on television? If so, then you know about setup and spike. It’s a great strategy. In fact, the devil is well acquainted with the volleyball "setup and spike" strategy, and he is an expert at using it. However, we are not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Gods Troops Are All Around

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Dec 1, 2011

We have troops all around us every day of our lives.

GODS TROOPS ARE ALL AROUND We never know how much God loves us until something happens to us then we see his love in everything we do .In sickness we can know his love for us through healing and keeping us alive. The very elect of God look after us as we struggle through this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:21

Denomination: Baptist