Sermons on Harsh:

Sin In The Camp Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Feb 21, 2016

God's punishment upon Achan (and his family and possessions) seems severe...and it was, because sin is a serious matter. Sin is rebellion. Sin is covenant-breaking. Sin is choosing to go our way and reject God's way. And sin has consequences.

Hamlet famously complained that “Something is rotten in the state of Denmark.” Joshua found that something was rotten in Canaan, within his own people. After devoting himself to God, and after a miraculous victory at Jericho, Joshua's army suffered a defeat in Ai. Israel was enjoying ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-13

Denomination: Congregational

Words For The Wise: The Power Of Godly Speech Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 6, 2024

In the Bible, we find countless reminders of the impact our words can have - on ourselves, on others, and on our relationship with God. Our words have the power to build up or tear down, to heal or wound, to bring life or death.

Words for the Wise: The Power of Godly Speech Today, we are going to talk about a topic that is close to all of us: the power of our words. In the Bible, we find countless reminders of the impact our words can have—on ourselves, on others, and on our relationship with God. Our words have the power ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:21, Matthew 12:34, Proverbs 4:23, Ephesians 4:29, James 3:6, Proverbs 15:1, James 1:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Beauty And Wisdom – Abigail’s Timely Intervention Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 4, 2025

In a world marked by conflict and pride, wisdom remains a priceless treasure.

BEAUTY AND WISDOM – ABIGAIL’S TIMELY INTERVENTION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 25 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 31:10-12, Ecclesiastes 7:19, James 3:17, Colossians 4:6, Proverbs 15:1 INTRODUCTION: In a world marked by conflict and pride, wisdom remains a priceless treasure. 1 Samuel ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Abigail - Unsung Hero/Agent Of Grace

Contributed by Ryan Ferwerda on Sep 21, 2025

Imagine being a level-headed person caught between two hot heads that, left to themselves, would destroy each other and everyone around them. This was Abigail, an Unsung Hero of the Bible, whose story we find in 1 Samuel 25.

What is a hero? Over the last two weeks we have explored stories of ordinary people that undertook extraordinary tasks that ended up having huge impacts on the people of God in their time. (Wesley United Methodist Church, Crookston, MN - Unsung Heroes of the Bible: 9/7/25; 9/14/25) We have been ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:1-43, Proverbs 15:1

Denomination: Lutheran

Share The Good News In Love Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 19, 2025

Love is the foundation of true evangelism. When we share the good news in love, we reflect the very nature of Christ, who reached out with compassion, grace, and truth.

SHARE THE GOOD NEWS IN LOVE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 28:19-20 Supporting Texts: 1 Corinthians 13:1-3, Romans 10:14-15, Ephesians 4:15, 2 Timothy 4:2 INTRODUCTION: The Great Commission is a divine mandate given to every believer—to go into the world and make disciples of all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20, 1 Corinthians 13:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sin In The Camp

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 25, 2012

There is no such thing as “hidden sin”.

Sin in the Camp April 13, 2008 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: There is no such thing as “hidden sin”. Focus Passage: Joshua 7:1-13 Introduction: The drunken husband snuck up the stairs quietly. He looked in the bathroom mirror and ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Bronze Serpent

Contributed by Anne Robertson on Jun 5, 2003

How the Bronze Serpent of Moses and the Cross are connected.

THE BRONZE SERPENT TEXT: Numbers 21:4-9 If somebody mentions snake stories in the Bible, the first one that pops into most people’s minds is Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, getting tricked into disobeying God by a clever snake. Those who might remember this little story from Numbers about ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:4-9, John 3:11-16

Denomination: Methodist

God Heard Them!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 28, 2002

It says that God heard them. Well, of course He did. Doesn’t the Bible teach that He hears our prayers? But wait a minute! It doesn’t say they were praying.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (This is basically my adaptation of an excellent sermon by Bruce Howell entitled "The Day God Eavesdropped.") A. This morning we’re going to look at a passage of Scripture found in the very last book in the O.T., the book of Malachi. ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Authority And The Fear Of God

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jul 24, 2010

Matthew 8 demonstrates Jesus’ authority in miracles and ministry. Jesus’ words and works show us the depth and extent of His authority. Our call is to walk under that suthority as we hear and heed his instruction.

Matthew 7 ends with the amazement of the crowds who heard Jesus teachings. They observed that Jesus spoke with authority and not as their teachers of the law or scribes. We noticed several passages last week about the fear of the Lord and its importance to our lives as Christians. Without the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Behavior In This World

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 20, 2008

Let’s consider Paul’s behavior and how it applies to us. 1- Authoritative - no 2- Gentle - yes 3- Blameless - yes

INTRO.- Our behavior in this world. ILL.- Admiral David Glasgow Farragut (July 5, 1801 – August 14, 1870) was the first senior officer of the United States Navy during the American Civil War. When Admiral Farragut’s son was about ten years old, the father said in his hearing, that when he was old ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:6-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In It, Not Of It

Contributed by Matt Hoffmann on May 21, 2009

This Sermon is an encouragement to live out our faith in the midst of a world that is hostile to followers of Christ.

Sermon 052409 Every now and then, you hear about someone who makes a lasting tribute to a loved one. Jack Benny comes to mind. He made arrangements that upon his death, flowers would be sent to his wife every day for the rest of her life. Makes the rest of us look bad, I know! Sometimes ...read more

Scripture: John 17:11-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Family Matters Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 25, 2018

It's time to turn the family back to Jesus.

FAMILY MATTERS Text: Col. 3:18-21 Introduction 1. Illustration: When a national random sample of 1,000 adults was asked about the morality of eight family-related behaviors, large majorities of the public claimed that five of those behaviors are acceptable either because they are "morally ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:18-22

Denomination: Methodist

Submission: Work Series

Contributed by John Bright on Feb 16, 2025

Working through 1 Peter using consecutive expository preaching. No teaching sheet for this sermon.

"Submission: Work" 1 Peter 2:18-25 Pastor John Bright 1 Peter 2 “18 Servants, be submissive to your masters with all fear, not only to the good and gentle, but also to the harsh. 19 For this is commendable, if because of conscience toward God one endures grief, suffering wrongfully. 20 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:18-25, 1 Peter 2:11-12, Romans 5:3-5, Matthew 7:13-20, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Ephesians 4:22-24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

A Word To The Wise On Your Tongue Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 19, 2013

James says the tongue is a filthy and foul organ of the body. But Proverbs 15 tells us that that very tongue has ability to do mighty things for God. What does Proverbs tell us are the good things we can use this muscle to do?

OPEN: The tongue. The tongue is considered a very important part of our culture. So much so that it is central to many of our common sayings. Sayings like: • I just said that “Tongue-in-cheek” • Or “are you tongue tied? • “Will you quit sticking your tongue out. • Or “That’s a real tongue ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Fruit Of Wolves Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Aug 20, 2001

Beware of false teachers!

I. Confusion A. Hidden Motives 1. Harmless disguises 2. Pretense of innocence B. Harsh Methods 1. Destructive tendencies 2. ‘Ravenous’ – to take by force 3. Matthew 10:16, “Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves” 4. Acts ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-23

Denomination: Baptist