Sermons on Hazardous:

Growing Pains

Contributed by Daryl Bahn on Apr 22, 2002

The danger of growth is great. The need for growth is even greater. The love of Jesus, the Good Sheperd for his people is the greatest of all!

GROWING PAINS (Acts 6:1-9; 7:2a, 51-60) Intro: Wouldn’t it be great if our church suddenly grew by the thousands? The book of Acts demonstrates that this is possible. It also reminds us to be careful what we wish for, because growth isn’t always easy or painless. It often means we have to deal ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-9, Acts 7:51-60

Denomination: Lutheran

Abigail- A Woman Of Strength And Courage Series

Contributed by Neil Partington on Jun 28, 2007

Men do dumb things from time to time. Nabal was drunk and refused to help David out. Thanks to Abigail, Nabal’s life was spared. Abigail acted is a model that we all need to follow.

This morning, we are going to begin a new series on women in the Bible. This is a series that I would like to preach on for the rest of the summer I did this series several years ago and received a lot of good feedback So often, we focus on the men in the Bible and we forget about the other ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:12-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Does Not Need Your Cain

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 24, 2018

Too many professing Christians believe Christ needs a little help to finish His work. They are like the Judiazers Paul fought and like Cain who wanted God to accept His work rather than having the faith of Abel.

Act 15:22 Then pleased it the apostles and elders, with the whole church, to send chosen men of their own company to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas; namely, Judas surnamed Barsabas, and Silas, chief men among the brethren: 23 And they wrote letters by them after this manner; The apostles and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:22-32, Galatians 5:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Convicted

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 22, 2018

David is a man after God’s own heart, yet he commits a terrible sin. God moves in David’s life—judging, punishing and forgiving him.

2 Samuel 12:1-9 “Convicted” INTRODUCTION When my dad retired, my mother decided to open a day care business. I remember one of the couples who left their child for my mother to care for instructed her never to say “No,” to their child. She was to divert his attention if he was doing ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

There Is Power In Pentecost

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Feb 26, 2019

What God has for us to work with.

THERE IS POWER IN PENTECOST Results of Pentecost. Brings about a change in the church also the secular world. 32 years after Pentecost almost every person has heard of CHRIST. The same power that changed Peter from a rred to a rock can change us today. Three things ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Fights And Murder In School Campus!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Sep 3, 2015

Unchecked, unrestrained misbehaviour of children by parents are reason for such calamitous consequences! Caveat parents!

Knock-out punch! Mathew 5:39”Do not resist the one who is evil. But if anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also.” For the latest hindi movie ‘Brothers’, international team of mixed martial arts fighters and stunt experts were brought to India to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:39

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fire On The Mountain Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 8, 2015

We are confronted with choices daily. The BIG choice is what to do with God when we see his presence. This becomes a choice about Relationship; Repentance; Rulership; and Renewal.

1. Ski Lift Choice A woman getting onto a ski lift was given instructions that the moment the lift's chair touched her backside she was to sit down and lift her feet from off the ground. Instead when the chair came against her she sat down but was nervous about the height of the lift. Her ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:20-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Crown That Broke The Curse Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 26, 2026

He wore the crown of punishment—to free you from judgment. He wore the crown of pain—to heal your wounds. He wore the crown of persecution—to stand with you in rejection. He wore the crown of suffering and sin—to give you salvation.

BIG IDEA: Before Jesus wore the crown of glory, He chose the crown of thorns—so the curse on us could be lifted forever. PLAY THE VIDEO: “THE CROWN OF THORNS” OPENING ANALOGY — “The Crown No One Wants” Imagine being invited to a coronation. You expect velvet, jewels, gold, applause. But instead ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Good News Delivered Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Jan 29, 2026

I love to give good news. I can only imagine the giddiness of the group of men as they journeyed to Antioch with the news that was to be delivered.

“Good News Delivered” Acts 15:22-29 I love to give good news. I can only imagine the giddiness of the group of men as they journeyed to Antioch with the news that was to be delivered. We often relate the Gospel as “good news” and that would be accurate. This really aligns in the same manor; ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:22-29

Denomination: Baptist

Role Of The Spirit

Contributed by William Yates on Jul 14, 2004

On His final night with the disciples, Jesus reassured them that the Holy Spirit would come. He defines in John 16:5-14 three roles the Holy Spirit would have.

The Work of the Holy Spirit John 16 5"Now I am going to him who sent me, yet none of you asks me, ’Where are you going?’ 6Because I have said these things, you are filled with grief. 7But I tell you the truth: It is for your good that I am going away. Unless I go away, the Counselor will not come ...read more

Scripture: John 16:5-14

Two Side Of The Coin Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008

We sit. We soak. We sour. There has to be more! How do we shake off the apathy and impact our culture? It is time to get engaged.

Let’s Get Engaged Pt. 4 – Two Sides of the Coin We have talked about assuming the position. We are called to be gap standers between the living and the dead and stop the plague. We have been challenged to examine our priorities . . . pigs or people? Money or men? And finally I told you last ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-37

Denomination: Pentecostal

Beyond Reasoning: Think Out Of The Box!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 11, 2007

Do we have to stay this way? Will we require more of ourselves? There is hope, a new hope, a living hope, a hope against hope.

BEYOND REASONING! THINK OUT OF THE BOX. WHERE WILL YOU FIND GOD? EXPECTATIONS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Nothing creates more deep seated anxieties than the false assumption that life should be free from anxieties. Many years ago I was at a Preacher’s meeting and I heard ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:37

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Soldiers For Christ

Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on May 9, 2011

Serving in the Lord's army is a great honor but also includes many responsibilities. Our marching orders are to evangelize the world with the Gospel!

It was already almost a week ago when the incredible news hit that Osama bin Laden was killed by an elite squad of Navy Seals. We probably never will know the names of these brave men but they are due our thanks and gratitude for risking their lives for the country. We as followers of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3-4

Denomination: Lutheran

Whatever Happened To Holiness? Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Feb 7, 2022

Are we truly holy? or do we hang on to the contaminates of the world? All Scripture references are from the NASB95.

Holiness and the very concept of holiness is something that is lost in today’s culture and in the church itself. The very concept of God and His holiness has dismissed. According to Dr Steve DeNeff, author of the book “The way of Holiness: Experiencing God’s Work in You,” he says: “So, as a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-19

Denomination: Baptist

Learning By Doing

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Why We Learn Best By Doing - The Bible says, "Be doers of the word and not merely hearers who deceive themselves.

Why We Learn Best By Doing - The Bible says, "Be doers of the word and not merely hearers who deceive themselves." Without making practical applications to what we think about our knowledge is only superficial. (James 1 :22) 1. Jesus said, "You will know (Have real life experiences) the truth ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational