Sermons on Honest Scales:

What Doth The Lord Require Of Thee

Contributed by Grant Adams on Mar 13, 2021

God has brought a charge against His people, and the charge is the same that He brings to us today. Their religion and their worship had become nothing but emptiness and meaningless rituals. All of it had become unrelated to their character and unrelated to their daily life.

They were deeply religious. They were very faithful in performing the acts of worship, but they were empty and meaningless. They had no affect whatsoever on the character of those who worship and on their daily walk and activities. As we go through this life serving God, we need to be careful not ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Blue Christmas: A Reflection From The 137th Psalm

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 12, 2020

Sometimes it is hard for people to be merry in the Christmas season.

Blue Christmas: A Reflection from the 137th Psalm Christmas is supposed to be a season of joy. It is a time we reflect upon the heavenly army singing “Peace on Earth and goodwill to men. Even the world joins in with Christmas lights and parties and singing songs like “Have a Holly Jolly Christmas. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 137:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Temptation - That Constant Itch

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Feb 28, 2020

Temptation is common to man! Our response is common to faithful believers.

Message/Devotion March 1, 2020 Matthew 4:1-11 Temptation – That Constant Itch The Reading Satan Tempts Jesus 4 Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. 2 And when He had fasted forty days and forty nights, afterward He was hungry. 3 Now when the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11, Mark 14:36, John 3:16, 1 Peter 3:21, Romans 8:34, 1 Peter 5:8, 1 Corinthians 10:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Tainted Tithes

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 15, 2019

Is all money filthy lucre, somehow tainted? Is our contaminated money usable for heavenly purposes? Let’s learn that our tainted tithes can be used for heaven. Let’s discuss a shrewd business manager and his wise use of filthy money in Luke 16:1-13.

Should we boycott corporations with dirty money, or is all money filthy lucre, somehow tainted? Is our contaminated money usable for heavenly purposes? Let’s learn that our tainted tithes can be used for heaven. Let’s discuss a shrewd business manager and his wise use of filthy money in Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Test: Watching People: Ready To Quit

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 21, 2020

Come let us reason, it is not wise to watch other people and then throw up our hands and quit. Frustration is a faith killer.

TEST: I AM AN READY TO QUIT… FRUSTRATION… WATCHING PEOPLE By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (I have a towel, discuss Roberto Duran’s most famous fight was against Sugar Ray Leonard. Roberto threw in the towel and quit early in the fight? WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN?) How easy can our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:29, Psalm 73:1-28, Matthew 16:26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Are The Ingredients For Revival?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Feb 1, 2023

God’s chosen people are to be His representatives on Earth. But they often stumble blindly after idols when they forget the truth and their calling. Unfortunately, many Christians of today frequently resemble the “Chosen” in the Bible.

Solomon had approached God to plan for the people of Israel for when they had sinned. God replied with four conditions for pardoning: 1. Humble yourself by conceding your wrongdoings. 2. Pray to God requesting pardoning and forgiveness. 3. Look for God constantly. 4. Abandon corrupt conduct and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Speck

Contributed by Dave Nichols on Aug 29, 2024

These will be red letter words, meaning that they come from Jesus Himself. In fact it is scripture that you may have used in the past to justify something you have done, when the point is this, take a closer look at yourself, at your thoughts, your words and your actions.

If you were here Wednesday night than you already know what my topic will be this morning and where the scripture reference will come from. So, for those of you who were not here on Wednesday, today I am preaching from the Gospel of Matthew. These will be red letter words, meaning that they come ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Way Of Truth Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Apr 7, 2025

The way of truth is a foundational concept in the Christian faith, calling believers to a life aligned with God's Word and the example of Jesus Christ. It is a path that requires dedication, discernment, and a deep commitment to living out the truth in every aspect of life.

God has an amazing life of adventure and purpose waiting for us all. But very few people find it. A lot of people think “I tried the God thing, but it didn't work.” The problem is that the promises of God don't happen without the practices of Jesus. AND Most people aren't taught what ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:2, John 14:6, Matthew 7:13-14, John 10:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Avoid Quarreling

Contributed by Warren Curry on Dec 19, 2024

Arguments happens... but avoiding them actually honors the Lord.

Let’s be honest… we all have engaged in some form of argument, debate, or quarrel… • Parent/child • Siblings • Husband/wife • Co-workers • Boss/employee • Political stances • Sport rivalries • Cultural ideologies • Religious viewpoints • And most likely which direction the toilet paper should ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:22-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Not So Ordinary Time

Contributed by Jody Vansickle on Jun 18, 2025

This week we step into "Ordinary Time" in the Christian Calendar. But Gpd invites us to make "Ordinary Time; not so ordinary.

Galatians 3:23-29 (NLT) 23 Before the way of faith in Christ was available to us, we were placed under guard by the law. We were kept in protective custody, so to speak, until the way of faith was revealed. 24 Let me put it another way. The law was our guardian until Christ came; it protected us ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:23-29

Denomination: Methodist

Cracked But Called: How The Light Gets In

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Oct 25, 2025

THEME: God’s glory shines through the cracks of our weakness. BIG IDEA: The gospel treasure shines brightest through fragile people who refuse to give up.

SERMON TITLE: Cracked but Called: How the Light Gets In TEXT: 2 Corinthians 4:7-12 (CSB) Opening: The Cracks Where the Light Gets In There’s a line from a song by Leonard Cohen that always catches my heart: “Ring the bells that still can ring, Forget your perfect offering. There is a crack in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Identify The Thieves Of Joy

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 29, 2025

We have studied JOY. Now let us consider the THIEVES OF JOY. By identifying the things that steal our joy we should learn to guard our hearts.

IDENTIFY THE THIEVES OF JOY By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) Several part lesson. A STEALER IS A PERSON OR THING THAT TAKES WHAT DOES NOT BELONG TO THEM. Joy is personal strength and power. Joy is a foundational element to continue and endure to the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10, Galatians 5:22-23, John 3:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Reset Your Heart Series

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Jan 8, 2026

A reset isn’t about trying harder — it’s about putting Jesus back at the centre

Introduction: Why We Need a Reset As we enter a new year, there’s something in all of us that longs for a fresh start. January carries that feeling of possibility — a sense that things could be different. But for many people, that feeling quickly fades. Not because they don’t care. Not because they ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23

You Can't Hide PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

The blessings of confession, the forgiveness of sins, and the consequences of hiding our transgressions.

Good morning, Church! We're diving into Psalm 32 today and exploring some deeply profound themes. This Psalm speaks right to the heart of our human experience, touching on the forgiveness of sins, the blessings of honest confession, and the consequences of concealment. It's a rich and beautiful ...read more

Topics: Forgiveness, Sins

Oath PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 29, 2023

Explores how our trust in God is reflected in our words, honesty, and integrity, emphasizing the importance of these values in our daily lives.

Good morning, church family! It's so good to see all of your bright and shining faces today. We're going to be getting into a really important topic today, one that I believe will touch our hearts and challenge our daily walk. We're going to talk about the words we use, the honesty we carry, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37

Topics: Communication, Integrity