Sermons on Harmful:

The Insider Threat

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Mar 5, 2024

Jude gives us the prescription to be built up in Christ. No imposter is going to worm their way into your church or home when you live like this.

An insider threat occurs when someone inside a company or organization with authorized access uses their inside position to cause harm to that organization or government or even, if you could believe it inside a church and generally among the wider Christian body. This was a problem in the early ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Refuse To Let Go... Get Off My Back?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 13, 2023

Spiritual death: A convicted murderer in Roman days had to be shackled face to face, hand to hand, feet to feet to the corpse of the person he killed. Sometimes we must shake off the poisonous viper in the fire and go forward, forgiven.

REFUSE TO LET GO… VS SHAKE IT OFF… GET OFF MY BACK! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube Wade Hughes) (Props: I have 6 fishing worms to represent baby snakes, I have one huge rubber snake to represent a huge problem as an obstacle that will be impossible to over ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13, 2 Corinthians 12:8-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

At All Times Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 30, 2023

David speaks of God’s provision in the trying times and in the presence of those who oppose him as marks of God’s goodness as shepherd.

INTRODUCTION • When times are going well, do we question God's love, protection, and provision? • I believe that during those times, we probably do not question it much or may not give it much thought. • David has proclaimed that the Lord is his shepherd and that, as a result, he lacks ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:5-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

On Eagle's Wings

Contributed by Les Buttolph on Jul 7, 2023

The American Bald Eagle can help us see the nature of our God

This past Tuesday was Independence Day, the day we celebrated our declaration of our independence from England 247 years ago. As we discussed last week, it was our new beginning for the 13 colonies to be known as America. The American flag with its thirteen alternating red and white stripes, and a ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:1-11, Psalm 62:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Genesis 42

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Aug 17, 2022

NASB

Joseph’s Brothers Sent To Egypt Chapter Overview (www.biblemaster.com) Wesley’s Explanatory Notes interspersed through We have in this chapter, I. The humble application of Jacob's sons to Joseph, to buy corn, verse 1-6. II. The fright Joseph put them into, for their trial, verse 7-20. ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

An Outline Of Acts 14

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Sep 2, 2022

Acts 14 contains a record of where Paul and Barnabas ministered after they left Cyprus. They worked in Asia Minor, encountering success but also persecution. But no matter what, they never gave up.

Introduction: Acts 14 records several events during the first missionary journey of Paul and Barnabas. Some of these events are almost hard to believe but they happened! Once they reached a stopping point, they retraced their steps and returned to Antioch of Syria, reporting all that the Lord had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Pardoned And Beyond (September 11, 2022)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Sep 9, 2022

Paul deals with many of the same things we have all had to deal with before we became a Christian. Everyone has a past, everyone needs a pardon and everyone is called to proclaim the Gospel.

PARDONED and BEYOND (September 11, 2022) Text: 1 Timothy 1:12 -17 1 Timothy 1:12-17 I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me strength, that he considered me trustworthy, appointing me to his service. (13) Even though I was once a blasphemer and a persecutor and a violent man, I was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Broken Speech Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 24, 2022

God’s interest isn’t limited to whether or not you are swearing falsely. God’s interest is in whether or not you are speaking falsely.

I’ve been racking my brains all week to find a lead-in to this week’s commandment without referring to politics. But I keep coming back to it like a moth to a candle. At least we’re no longer right in the middle of actual accusations of perjury... but the question of truth vs. political advantage ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sexual Immorality

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Apr 28, 2024

Believers are encouraged to maintain sexual purity by submitting to the guidance of the Spirit of God, who has inscribed His laws upon their hearts, enabling them to uphold the sanctity of their marital relationships.

Sexual Immorality! 1 Thessalonians 4:1-10 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 For those born of the water and Spirit how could God’s commands ever be seen as optional? How can one convince the lukewarm and disobedient Christians, who have become chameleons of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Rich Young Ruler Pt.3 Beware Of Money - Mark 10:17-27 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jan 15, 2024

You can’t overstate how dire the warnings about money are in Scripture—especially Jesus’ warnings. He always connected it to your eternal destiny. It’s a really, really big deal.

Introduction: Greed When Zacchaeus voluntarily offers to give up half of his possessions and to restore fourfold whatever he may have gained by fraud, Jesus said, “Today salvation has come to this house” (Luke 19:8–9). You can tell someone has caught a glimpse of the treasure in the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-27, Matthew 19:16-30, Luke 18:18-30

The Lord's Prayer Part 7 Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jan 30, 2024

This sermon looks at the concept of temptation in the Lord's Prayer

THE LORD’S PRAYER 07 MATTHEW 6:13 (NIV84) 13AND LEAD US NOT INTO TEMPTATION, BUT DELIVER US FROM THE EVIL ONE.’ INTRODUCTION: WELL, HERE WE ARE IN THE FIRST SUNDAY OF 2024. WE HAVE SURVIVED THE CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEARS HOLIDAYS. YOU WILL REMEMBER THAT LAST WEEK, I SHARED A MESSAGE ENTITLED, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:13

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding The Bible's Take On Money issues. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 11, 2024

I want to talk to you about the power of money and the importance of breaking free from its control. Money is a tool, a medium of exchange, but when it becomes our primary focus, we lose sight of what truly matters.

When we allow money to control us, we open ourselves up to financial hardship, struggle, loss, frustration, and even demotion. When money starts to control us, problems arise. Many individuals engage in giving, spending, and seeking strange money, which typically represents a life of hardship, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:11, Matthew 6:21

When God Stands Up, The Enemies Run PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 20, 2023

Explores the active protection of God, the power of His presence, and the importance of perseverance in faith, as illustrated in Psalms 68:2.

Good morning, cherished friends. It warms my heart to see each of you here today, gathered in unity and love, radiating the light of God's grace. We are here, not by coincidence, but by divine appointment. We are here, not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the grand narrative of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 68:2

Topics: Deliverance

The Privilege Of Prayer PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 23, 2023

This sermon encourages the congregation to embrace the new year by praying continually, trusting in God's promises, and actively participating in His work.

Good morning, family of faith. As we gather here today, I am reminded of the words of the great theologian, J.I. Packer, who once said, "Once you become aware that the main business that you are here for is to know God, most of life's problems fall into place of their own accord." Today, we're here ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18

Topics: New Year's Prayer, Privileges

Ship Wrecked And Snake Bite

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 1, 2024

How can God possibly put us back together after this?

Ship wrecked and Snake bite Acts 28 Good morning everyone, glad that you have joined us. If you would turn to Acts chapter 28, we are going to pick up the account recorded of Paul in a ship wreck and Paul’s testimony of what a person looks like that has the anointing and blessing of God in their ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene