Sermons on Harmful Motives:

4 Pillars Of A Man's Heart

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 22, 2016

To show yourself a man, you must grow yourself in God.

4 Pillars of a Man’s Heart 1 Kings 2:2-4 Rev. Brian Bill June 18-19, 2016 Opening Video: You Got This Guys, we got this, right? Right? By the way, that video is posted on the Sermon Extras tab at edgewoodbaptist.net if you want to watch it again. On this Father’s Day weekend, some ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Lover Of Knowledge Or Plain Stupid. Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Nov 18, 2021

Wisdom seems hard to obtain. Wisdom is different than having knowledge. Knowledge is defined as having information through experience, reasoning or acquaintance. Whereas wisdom is the ability to discern or judge what is true.

Lover of knowledge or plain stupid. Prov. 12:1-10 The topic of wisdom comes up over and over again throughout the pages of Scripture. In fact one whole book (Proverbs) is devoted to the topic . Wisdom seems hard to obtain. Wisdom is different than having knowledge. Knowledge is defined as ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 12:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Supernatural Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 28, 2024

There is more to life than what we see.

INTRODUCTION - If you want someone's ears to perk up, start talking to them about what we call the supernatural. - People are fascinated with the supernatural; even some Christians will ditch the rest of the Bible for prophecy, the end times, and the book of Revelation. - Today, as we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Your Leadership, Your Effectiveness: A Call To Growth

Contributed by Stanley Daniel on May 12, 2025

Every Christian's spiritual effectiveness and impact for God are limited by their leadership ability, which acts as a ceiling. We must intentionally develop conviction, responsibility, and continuous growth through mentorship.

Introduction Good morning, brothers and sisters. Have you ever sensed a limit on your potential? Perhaps you've worked hard, developed skills, and striven towards a goal, yet felt as though an invisible barrier preventing you from achieving your full effectiveness or having the impact you ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-14, Romans 12:2, 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of Words, Speaking Life And Destiny Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 25, 2025

Ask the Holy Spirit to help you speak words that are pleasing to God and bring life and blessing to others.

As believers, we often underestimate the power of our words. Yet, the Bible teaches us that our words have the ability to shape our destiny, bring life or death, and even create reality. In this sermon we'll explore the biblical significance of our words and how we can harness their power to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:34, Proverbs 18:21

The God Who Builds Walls Of Fire Around His Own Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 21, 2025

God surrounds His children with divine protection that shields them from every attack and danger.

THE GOD WHO BUILDS WALLS OF FIRE AROUND HIS OWN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Texts: Zechariah 2:5, Psalm 91:1-4 Key Verse: “For I, saith the LORD, will be unto her a wall of fire round about, and will be the glory in the midst of her.” – Zechariah 2:5 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 26:1, 2 ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 2:5, Psalm 91:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Characteristics Of Healthy Churches (1 Peter 5:1-5) Series

Contributed by Greg Brown on Aug 2, 2014

Exposition of 1 Peter 5:1-5

Characteristics of Healthy Churches To the elders among you, I appeal as a fellow elder, a witness of Christ’s sufferings and one who also will share in the glory to be revealed: Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, serving as overseers—not because you must, but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Santa Claus Is Coming To Town

Contributed by Joe Harding on Dec 17, 2001

Getting ready for Santa is turning from misbehaving to right behaving (in Christian understanding, this is called repentance).

SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN MATTHEW 3: 1-12 DECEMBER 9, 2001 INTRODUCTION: Santa Claus Is Coming To Town: J. Fred Coots, Henry Gillespie (c) 1934 You better watch out You better not cry Better not pout I’m telling you why Santa Claus is coming to town He’s making a list, And checking it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

What Should We Think About Cloning? Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 2, 2001

It is no longer science fiction! What does the Bible have to say about cloning?

WHAT SHOULD WE THINK ABOUT CLONING? GENESIS 11:1-9 I know what you all might think about the topic that we would discuss this morning. You may think that everything I’m about to say sounds like science fiction. You know what, it does! It does sound like science fiction, but what we will talk ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Gospel Of Love PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 19, 2024

This sermon explores the profound, transformative power of God's love as described in 1 Corinthians 13, urging us to embody and share this love daily.

Hello, dear friends, and welcome. You are not here by accident. God has a message for you today, a message that has the power to transform, to uplift, to heal. It's a message about love, not the fleeting, fickle love of the world, but the enduring, unchanging love of God. A love that bears all ...read more

Topics: Love, Gospel

Gathering The Flock

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Oct 18, 2000

What attracts people to a pastor? The Scriptures are filled with examples of men who drew others after them in love for God. Men such as Moses, David, Peter, and Paul, had vast numbers of followers. On the other hand, men such as Elijah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel

GATHERING THE FLOCK INTRODUCTION: A. WHAT ATTRACTS PEOPLE TO A PASTOR? 1. The Scriptures are filled with examples of men who drew others after them in love for God. 2. Men such as Moses, David, Peter, and Paul, had vast numbers of followers. 3. On the other hand, men such as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:23

The Truth About Freedom PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

The main point of this sermon is to understand and embrace the freedom we have in the Gospel, our responsibility as believers in society, and God's sovereignty over all things, so that we can live out our faith with courage, conviction, and humility.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive into three powerful passages of Scripture that will help us understand the freedom we have in the Gospel, our responsibility as believers, and God's sovereignty over all things. As we explore these truths, our hearts will be stirred to live ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1

Topics: Christian Freedom, America, Christ

Adultery, Lust, And Divorce

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Oct 18, 2000

Scripture: Mt.

Scripture: Mt. 5:27-32; Luke 10:11; Lu.16:18; Mt. 19:3-9 Date: 5-30-99- GNBC Intro: Today's message discusses three relatively unpleasant matters. Very serious issues. Very serious message. That's why I thinkI will start sermon w/humorous antedote: "A lady had gone thru 4 marriages: 1st- ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Gone With The Wind

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 31, 2005

God uses a surge of problems sometimes to DIRECT us, to INSPECT us, to CORRECT us, to CONNECT US, to PROTECT US, to PERFECT us, & to PROJECT us. Link included to free PowerPoint Presentation and formatted text version.

Gone With The Wind II Cor. 1:8; 4:8-10 --- Link includes formatted text and free PowerPoint... http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Irma.html --- "For we would not, brethren, have you ignorant of our trouble which came to us in Asia, that we were pressed out of measure, above strength, insomuch that we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-10, 2 Corinthians 6:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Be A Winner For Christ!

Contributed by Dave Martin on Feb 9, 2005

In September of 1995, the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters suffered a rare defeat on the basketball court as they toured Europe with a team made up of several former professional basketball stars.

Pastor Dave Martin Cross Creek Community Church ~ Feb 6, 2005 Be a Winner for Christ! In September of 1995, the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters suffered a rare defeat on the basketball court as they toured Europe with a team made up of several former professional basketball stars. The 91-85 ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Bible Church