Sermons on Idleness:

What You Confess You Will Posses - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Jul 31, 2010

• For the next couple of weeks I want to get your focus on the words we speak. • What are we confessing as Christians? What is coming out of our mouths…blessings or cursing? • Your life is a sum total of the words you've spoken. What you say is what

Introduction • For the next couple of weeks I want to get your focus on the words we speak. • What are we confessing as Christians? What is coming out of our mouths…blessings or cursing? • Your life is a sum total of the words you've spoken. What you say is what you get. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-14, Mark 11:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Espionage In The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 22, 2010

Since the time of Cain, there have always been false teachers in the spriritual realm; they are certainly the vast majority. But when false teaching creeps into the believing community, it is especially dastardly. Peter will share two truths about false

Espionage in the Kingdom (2 Peter 2:1-3) 1. Every so often, I like to emphasize the basic Christian facts. I try to teach these to the kids at AWANA, but I have also learned the importance of teaching or review them with adults. 2. In a previous sermon, I mentioned how we need to know them, and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Mother's Day

Contributed by Elmer Towns on May 12, 2010

The virtuous woman.

A. INTRODUCTION: WHAT I TELL YOUNG PREACHER BOYS TO LOOK FOR IN A WIFE 1. Godly: you need someone to pray you out of trouble and to pray for your ministry. 2. Work talent: you may need someone to help pay the bills. 3. Good looking: this means he really loves her, for if he loves her, she’s ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

Grace At Work 3 Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Aug 12, 2012

Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.

Dakota Community Church August 12, 2012 Grace at Work - 3 Unity According to our passage unity depends upon four primary things the first one being: 1. How we treat one another Four qualities are given as the correct treatment of each other here: Ephesians 4:2-3 Be completely humble and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-3

Denomination: Mennonite

Trump Card, Deal Or No Deal? Consequences? Health?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 8, 2020

We walk in a health crisis. There are things you can do to help you avoid. Our choices have consequences. Our choices must come from God's word. Deal or no deal?

TRUMP! DEAL OR NO DEAL? TRUMP? HEALTH AND SPIRITUAL CONSEQUENCES By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com HELP DURING A PANDEMIC? DEAL OR NO DEAL? OPEN THE NEXT CASE? The red oil light comes on… keep driving? Car making noise? Drive on? Quart of oil $5.00. Tow bill, $200, $3,000 ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:4, Psalm 107:20, Numbers 5:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Synergism: The Power Of Agreement

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 8, 2014

May we pull together in the power of synergism,

SYNERGISM...POWER IN AGREEMENT... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com One horse can pull 800 pounds. Another horse can pull 600 pounds? How many pounds can they bull together? 1,400 pounds? NO, 2,300 POUNDS... SYNERGISM TEXT: Matthew 18:18 Verily I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall bind ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:18-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Work Is A Four Letter Word!

Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Sep 5, 2009

work is a four letter word but is it a vertue?

Work is a four letter word! Introduction In the Caribbean islands, as in most tropical lands, people move more slowly. They don’t get in a hurry as we who live in the temperate climate sometimes do. A missionary in Jamaica was noted for her high level of energy. A man in the church spoke of it to a ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Proper Esteem

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 3, 2024

Mother's Day attempt to elevate motherhood from its current cultural devaluation

Background to passage: Mother’s Day is a multi-faceted day! I want to thread the needle this morning as we think through a particular destructive worldly philosophy that has influenced the church. We speak and think like the world does without even realizing it. So many angles to cover, there’s no ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:25-31, 1 Timothy 5:14

Denomination: Baptist

Speaking Life: The Divine Power Of Our Words Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 6, 2024

As Christians, we understand that words matter. They hold immense power in shaping our lives and the lives of those around us. But do we truly grasp the depth of that power? Do we recognize that every word we speak carries the potential to either glorify God or grieve Him?

Speaking Life: The Divine Power of Our Words Introduction: Today, we are going to revisit a topic that is both simple and profound: the power of our words. As Christians, we understand that words matter. They hold immense power in shaping our lives and the lives of those around us. But do we ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:21, Genesis 1:3, Matthew 12:36-37, Proverbs 16:24, James 3:5-6, Romans 12:2, Colossians 4:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Settling Our Accounts

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Nov 17, 2023

We must be faithful to invest our lives into the responsibilities God gives to us. The parable also warns us of the dangers of being lazy and passive by burying our talents.

ONE OF THE GREATEST DAYS OF RECONING FOR ANY AMERICAN IS APRIL 15TH WHEN OUR ANNUAL TAX RETURNS MUST BE FILED. WE MUST GIVE AN ACCOUNT TO THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE AS TO OUR EARNINGS, GIFTS, INTEREST, AND CHARITABLE GIVING. I’VE HEARD IT SAID THAT IF WE HAVE NOTHING TO HIDE, THEN WE HAVE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30, Psalm 139:23-24, Matthew 24:36

Denomination: Free Methodist

When Leaders Fall Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 7, 2025

This chapter reveals how dangerous it is when leaders lose vigilance and allow the desires of the flesh to overtake them.

WHEN LEADERS FALL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Samuel 11:1-27 Supporting Texts: James 1:14-15, 1 Corinthians 10:12, Proverbs 4:23, Galatians 6:1, Ecclesiastes 12:14 INTRODUCTION: 2 Samuel 11 is one of the most sobering chapters in David’s life. A man after God’s own heart, a worshipper, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Negative Characteristics Of David Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 18, 2025

The dark side of David is so alarming. He was an adulterer, cunning, killer and deceiver of everyone. He wanted to be good books of the people but forgotten the omniscient of God.

Text: 2 Samuel 11 Theme: Negative Character of a Good Person   Greetings: The Lord is Good and his Love endures forever!   2 Samuel 11:11 “Uriah said to David, “The ark and Israel and Judah are staying in tents, and my commander Joab and my lord’s men are camped in the open country. How ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

How To Behave In Church

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 8, 2001

The Scripture tells us how to behave toward our leaders and toward one another.

HOW TO BEHAVE IN CHURCH I Thessalonians 5:12-15 INTRO.- ILL.- A young mother went to her doctor for an appointment. She took her little five-year-old son with her and made no attempt to restrain him from ransacking an adjoining room. Finally, after hearing a bunch of bottles being rattled, she ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Building A Confident Church Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 30, 2001

Five essential "bricks" for building a confident Church.

When this church finally decided to build our new worship center back in 1996 all my pastor friends told me to pack my bags. One of my former seminary teachers suggested that I update my resume. You see, building projects have a reputation for tearing churches apart. And through the years a general ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Malignant Talk - Gossip And Slander Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 10, 2016

In this sermon, we explore what the Bible says about gossip and slander and discuss how to keep them out of our lives.

Introduction: A. Today, we are continuing in our series called: “Speak Life – Speaking Words that Heal, not Hurt. 1. The Bible tells us that words have the power of life and death. a. Words have the power for much good or much evil. 2. God’s desire is for all of us to learn ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 15:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ