Sermons on Hive Mentality:

Christ-Centered Life Sermon Iv: Enjoying God's Gift Of Rest Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 19, 2020

When it seems that the whole world is coming apart at the seams, mature Christians remain calm because they have learned to rest assured that the Lord in whom they trust is in control of their destiny.

TO ATTAIN GODLINESS IS TO GAIN CONTENTMENT IS TO ENJOY GOD’S GIFT OF REST Our focus today is on one of those values that many Christians may have lost sight of - rest! To rest is as Christlike as any other value taught in the Bible. Jesus extends to everyone His ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11

Who Are You?

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Sep 1, 2020

The voice you listen to and believe determines how you live!

WHO ARE YOU? For years I sat under preaching that told me that Christians are sinners, are failures, and are the problem with the world. Over time all the joy that I once had as a young follower of Christ left me. I lived under a constant cloud of guilt, feeling beat up every time I went to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:10-11, Romans 8:37-39

Denomination: Church Of God

Can The Rich Be Saved?

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 4, 2021

Do we value the things of God more highly than the things of this world? What is Jesus’ opinion on the most valuable things in life? Let’s look at Jesus’ instructions after a rich man turned away from Him in Mark 10:17-31.

Prelude Do we value the things of God more highly than the things of this world? Purpose: What is Jesus’ opinion on the most valuable things in life? Plan: Let’s look at Jesus’ instructions after a rich man turned away from Him in Mark 10:17-31. The Advantages of Wealth The wealthy are often ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: Baptist

Thy Light And Thy Truth

Contributed by Thomas Andrufski on Jan 30, 2021

People today are telling lies and blocking truth in such a way that it has spun our world into a whirlwind of confusion (Note: Taken from the "Day's of Praise" devotion and expanded into a sermon"

Psalms 43:3 (KJV) O send out thy light and thy truth: let them lead me; let them bring me unto thy holy hill, and to thy tabernacles. People today are telling lies and blocking truth in such a way that it has spun our world into a whirlwind of confusion, And it’s getting to the Point that the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 43:3, John 18:37-38, 2 Timothy 3:1, 2 Timothy 3:7, Psalm 119:105, Proverbs 6:23, John 14:6, John 17:17, 2 Corinthians 4:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

To Build An Ark

Contributed by Russell Metcalfe on Feb 4, 2021

What does it mean to be saved?

February 16, 1997 Genesis 9:8-17; Mark 1:9-15 I never, ever, put myself into the Bible story of Noah, even as a small child. I could never build a model airplane that would fly, let alone a boat that would float. I could imagine myself as David, or as Paul and Silas, but never Noah. But did you ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:8-17, Mark 1:9-15, Acts 2:38-41

Denomination: Nazarene

The Economics Of Righteousness Series

Contributed by Michael Mays on Sep 14, 2021

Consider spending your whole life working for one cause, only to realize you were so wrong that you were willing to leave everything you'd achieved behind to promote a new one. That's Paul's story, and here he tells the Philippians how it pays off.

I. Intro: Fire Cleans Out Huxley’s Stuff? Years ago, one of Southern California's infamous wild fires destroyed the home of best-selling writer Aldous Huxley. He and his wife barely escaped with their lives. But Huxley's manuscripts, his collection of letters from "great" people ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-11

The Character Of A Woman Of Virtue Series

Contributed by Patrick Usifo on Dec 2, 2017

The Proverb 31 is not only about the character of a Godly woman, but wisdom in action. Ruth was called a woman of virtue before she got married as an encouragement to all women. God is looking for the fruit bearing and not charisma.

The Character of a Woman of Strength Text: Proverb 31:10-31 Message: An Excellent Woman The book of Proverb is a very difficult book to draw expository sermon from, because of the didactic or instructive nature and arrangement of the texts. It is also full of parallelism ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Bible Told By Jesus Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 21, 2017

Why a Bible by Jesus?

A. THE BIBLE BY JESUS IS A PARAPHRASE 1. The Bible was originally written in Hebrew (Old Testament) Greek (New Testament) and Chaldean (verses in Daniel). 2. The Holy Spirit guided the writers of Scripture. “You must pay close attention to what they wrote, for their words are like a lamp ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:32, Colossians 3:10, 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Does Prayer Have Power?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Nov 11, 2017

Is there power in prayer or in the one that is prayed to?

Many people think that prayer ‘works’ because there is ‘power’ in it, when in actuality the ‘power’ is found alone in the Creator God we pray to and who steps into every life circumstance to work it out for our best (Rom 8:28). Prayer is not some tool to move God or a weapon to use against the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Psalm 100:4, John 10:27-28, Luke 17:21, Philippians 4:7, Malachi 4:2, Psalm 4:8, Psalm 61:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Renewed Faith

Contributed by Troy Denson on May 9, 2015

The Apostle Paul exhorts Timothy the importance of ensuring that his followers renew their faith.

A Renewed Faith (1st Timothy 1:5, 18-19) 5 The goal of this command is love, which comes from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith (1st Timothy 1:5). Timothy, my son, I am giving you this command in keeping with the prophecies once made about you, so that by recalling them you ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Personal Price Tag Of Being A Social Climber Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 24, 2015

If you desire to be among the prestigious members of society, you have to pay a steeper price than meets the eye; to climb socially, you may have to drop spiritually. Yet there are a few other reasons to question social climbing.

The Personal Price Tag of Being A Social Climber (Proverbs 23:1-8) 1. In her book, The Overspent American, Harvard professor Juliet Schor informs us most people are concerned about social status, but they live in denial. 2. She claims they rationalize to themselves they need a new car because ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Root Of Worship Series

Contributed by Daniel Cruz on Oct 7, 2015

In Scripture the believer is compared to a tree, what determines the health of a tree is its root system in this series we will examine the vital roots that enable us to bare healthy fruit in our Christian lives.

THE ROOT OF WORSHIP Worship is one of the major roots in the life of the believer When I talk about worship I am not speaking about merely being present in a worship service. Though this plays a vital role and is a necessary part of developing your root system. But I'm speaking about ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:23-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sin Is To Blame

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 6, 2015

SIN IS TO BLAME

Psalm 51: 1-19 SIN IS TO BLAME David arranged to have Uriah murdered. Shortly after that, David married Bathsheba, a baby was born and then the baby died. 12 months later David is facing up to his own personal sin ! (1) THE PROBLEM OF SIN The Catechism, " Sin is any want of conformity unto ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-19

Denomination: Holiness

"Christmas 2015: Where Do You Get Your News?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 22, 2015

A sermon for Christmas Eve.

"Christmas 2015: Where Do You Get Your News?" Luke 2:1-20 Where do you get your news? If you are tuned into one of the 24 hour Cable News Outlets chances are you hear a lot of politicians beating up on one another. Talking heads scream over one another. T-V Hosts try to get the guests and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Who Is On Your Throne? Series

Contributed by Stephen Brown on Jan 1, 2016

We all have a throne. The question is, "Who is on it?"

Who is on your throne? In our first weeks of basic training, we have learned about salvation, the church and surrender. As we study, I pray it becomes clearer that there is not one element that stands on its own, but each is integrated with the other. You can’t be saved without surrender. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-4

Denomination: Baptist