Sermons on Ignoring Wisdom:

If You Do Not Obey The Voice Of Your Lord

Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Jul 10, 2007

I don’t know how many of you have been attentive to the news, but in the last three months there have been some happenings that should alarm everyone.

I don’t know how many of you have been attentive to the news, but in the last three months there have been some happenings that should alarm everyone. For those that have not been paying attention to the recent events, allow me to recapitulate what has happened during these last three months that ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:15-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why Doesn't Someone Do Something About The Evil In The World?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 25, 2013

A look at how often we choose our peace and our property over standing up to the evil in the world.

[Open sermon with "Bubble Creek Canyon" video from BluefishTV.com] OUR PRAYER: We want to be insulated and isolated from the evil in the world. - Matthew 8:28, 32-34. - There are two mentions of violence in this passage. - First, there are two men who are demon-possessed. They are men of great ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:28-34

Denomination: Baptist

What Do You Do When The Lord Makes You Uncomfortable?

Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Aug 14, 2025

Jesus is going to show us in Luke 12:49-56 that this divine discomfort is not a bug in the system of faith—it's a feature. It's not something to avoid—it's something to embrace.

There's a question that every serious believer must eventually face: What do you do when the Lord makes you uncomfortable? I'm not talking about the discomfort of difficult circumstances or trials that come from living in a fallen world. I'm talking about that deep, internal stirring ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-56, Jeremiah 20:9

Denomination: Methodist

Are We Any Different? Series

Contributed by Steven Dow on Nov 22, 2005

Christmas Realities - Part 1. Will you stand out from the crowd this Christmas season?

ARE WE ANY DIFFERENT? Christmas Realities – Part 1 1st Sunday of Advent 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 (TNIV) INTRODUCTION: Perhaps there is no better indication that the Christmas season is upon us than the appearance of the Salvation Army kettles and bell-ringers outside of our favorite shopping centers ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

40 Days 1 - What On Earth Am I Here For Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 27, 2005

Adapted from welcome to the planet 40 Days of Purpose Series. Sermon #1

(Based on WELCOME TO THE PLANET: WHAT ON EARTH AM I HERE FOR? Part 1: The Challenge to Move Ahead by Doug Fields) Today we began our 40 Days of Purpose Journey. Are you looking forward to it? Well tonight we are going to starting a series called “Welcome to the Planet: What on Earth Am I Here ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:2-11

Denomination: Baptist

God Bless America With Repentance

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Jul 11, 2014

Special message for the 4th of July, 2014.

Romans 1:18-32 This past Friday, we had the annual celebration of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence and the birth of the United States of America. The men who founded this country believed in personal liberty and rejected a monarchy and demanded individual freedom. This nation was ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Father, Forgive Them, For They Know Not What They Do.

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Apr 7, 2011

Our Lord was at that moment enduring the first pains of crucifixion; --the executioners had just driven the nails through His hands and feet. He must have been, moreover, greatly depressed, and brought into a condition of extreme weakness by the agony

Luke 23:34 Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church “Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do.” Our Lord was at that moment enduring the first pains of crucifixion; --the executioners had just driven the nails through His hands and feet. He must have been, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

Denomination: Baptist

What The Church Needs Now

Contributed by William Blount on Nov 2, 2008

With the winds of change, and erosion of truth, the church is in desperate need of biblical truth.

What the Church Needs Today Col. 2:6-7 Col 2:1-9 2:1 For I want you to know what a great conflict I have for you and those in Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh, 2 that their hearts may be encouraged, being knit together in love, and attaining to all riches of the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Pure Religion

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Nov 3, 2015

To establish that “pure religion” is not a feeling, but a faithful service to others by those who live daily to remain pure and unspotted from the world. Pure religion has it origin from the Word of God; not from the words of men!

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Perceived Religions 2. Pure Religion 3. Practices of Religion Remarks. 1. James speaks of “pure religion” that which is undefiled, what it is not; what it is; and what are it practices. He writes: “If any man among you seems to be religious, and ...read more

Scripture: James 1:25-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Missionary Respected By All Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 18, 2010

Generally, those appointed to the Master’s service should be respected by all Christians, though that seldom works out in practise. The Apostles, the prophets and even those who have served as preachers of the Word, are often maligned and despised by the

“Beloved, do not imitate evil but imitate good. Whoever does good is from God; whoever does evil has not seen God. Demetrius has received a good testimony from everyone, and from the truth itself. We also add our testimony, and you know that our testimony is true.” Modern Christians are poorly ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Sin Is Waiting

Contributed by Mark Beaird on May 6, 2003

In our text, sin is likened to, or compared to an enemy that is lying in wait ready to attack us. The implication is that if we are to escape the attack we must be on guard and always alert. The truth is that sin and enemy Satan are always there ready t

SIN IS WAITING © Copyright 1-99 by Mark Beaird Text: Genesis 4:7 (NIV) If you do what is right, will you not be accepted? But if you do not do what is right, sin is crouching at your door; it desires to have you, but you must master it.  Scores of people lost their lives. The world’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Spiritual Sight Is Valuable To Believers

Contributed by Phillip Wright on Apr 17, 2004

In being able to step back and see life’s issues before us; we can learn to see clearly and assist others in seeing more clearly as well.

Spiritual Sight is Valuable to Believers Pastor Phillip A. Wright Luke 6:39-42 Introduction: This morning we are going to take a look at one of the most widely known parables in the entire New Testament. The parable concerns one having a speck or a plank in their eye. As we take a fresh look at ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:39-42

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing God Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Oct 17, 2005

Because Jesus has made the Father known, we are filled with instruction and affection; we have true knowledge and genuine love.

John 17, Our Lord’s Prayer for His Disciples (sermon series) “Knowing God” -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts www.cliftondalecc.org “Righteous Father, though the world does not know You, I know You, and they know that You have sent Me. I have made You ...read more

Scripture: John 17:24-25

Denomination: Congregational

Elements Of Prayer (#2 Of Series On Prayer) Series

Contributed by Rule Digal on Nov 25, 2005

Prayer must include praise, provision, pardon, protection and people.

The Elements of Prayer (Matthew 6: 13-19) Intro. A. In our previous lesson, we have discussed the essentiality of prayer. I hope it has encouraged you to be more prayerful and also to be persistent in prayer. B. For today’s lesson, we will study the important elements of prayer. C. First, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:13-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Nation In Mourning

Contributed by L. Durham on Sep 14, 2001

A sermon addressing the Sept. 11 tragedy.

A Nation in Mourning Biblical Text: 1 Thess. 4: 13-14 “But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14