Sermons on Inappropriate:

Some Things Just Don't Belong Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Aug 30, 2006

When we put on the new life of Christ there are some things that have no place in our lives anymore.

Some Things Just Don’t Belong Ephesians 5:1-5 Ephesians 5:1 (NLT) Follow God’s example in everything you do, because you are his dear children. Follow the Leader  Following requires focus • Upon the activity of God • John 5:19 John 5:19 (NLT) Jesus replied, "I assure you, the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Else Do You Need To Shed? Series

Contributed by Alis Cerrahyan on Jun 27, 2019

Holding on to our comfort zone can have serious consequences; especially if it's hindering our works within the body of Christ. Either we're in or we're not. There are no half-officers in the army of God.

Many different types of people walk through the gates into boot camp. Rich and poor; fat and skinny; bully and timid; smart and stupid; agile and clumsy; capable and ignorant. The first task that the military has to accomplish is to make them all "equal." That's called ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:62, James 4:17

Have You Learned The Difference Between Discernment And Judgment? Series

Contributed by Alis Cerrahyan on Jun 29, 2019

What God describes as unclean and what we see as unclean are different things. Should we separate ourselves from the world or should we pick up where Jesus left off and minister to others?

Discernment is the ability to distinguish what is appropriate and what is inappropriate. It involves our meekness and concern without taking a serious action. However; judgment can't stand not being involved. Not only does it involve an action, but it also involves power, criticism, separation, ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 11:7-8, Matthew 7:6

Wise Or Otherwise

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Sep 18, 2018

We must chose between living with God's priorities or the priorities of the world.

Wise and Otherwise James 3: 13 – 4:3 Intro: A minister, a Boy Scout, and a computer expert were the only passengers on the small plane. The pilot came back to the cabin and said that the plane was going down but there were only 3 parachutes and 4 people. The pilot said, “I should have one of ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-3

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Handling Criticism

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Nov 14, 2012

here is always a hint of truth in most criticism; we must respond in a way that honors God.

Handling Criticism November 11, 2012 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: There is always a hint of truth in most criticism; we must respond in a way that honors God. Focus Passage: 2 Samuel 16:5-14 Supplemental Passage: Do not sharply rebuke an older ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 16:5-14

Denomination: Baptist

Refocusing Our Commitment To Jesus

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 8, 2016

The Guest is more important than the hospitality.

REFOCUSING OUR COMMITMENT TO JESUS. Luke 10:38-42. Luke has arranged his material thematically (Luke 1:3), and it is interesting here to notice that this little but highly significant domestic incident immediately follows the parable of ‘the neighbourly kindness of the hated Samaritan’ (as I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What’s The Big Deal With Cursing?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 18, 2021

An overview of some of the ways we curse and what the core reason is for doing that.

WHAT'S THE HEART OF THE PROBLEM WITH CURSING? 1. WHEN CURSE WORDS ARE PEPPERED THROUGHOUT OUR WORDS: a. You’re not convincing with your intelligence or genuineness, so you’re trying to convince with shock value. - Ephesians 4:29. - Often in using curse words you’re acknowledging that you ...read more

Scripture: James 3:9-12, Ephesians 4:29, Matthew 5:44, Romans 12:19-20, Matthew 6:9, Exodus 20:7, Matthew 5:33-37  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Be Careful With Who You Allow To Lay Hands On You. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 4, 2024

It's important to be mindful of who we allow to pray over us, as some individuals may unintentionally or intentionally open doors to negative influences or false beliefs.

The laying of hands is a powerful biblical symbol, used to impart wisdom, gifts of the Holy Spirit, and even healing. However, it is important to understand when and how this practice should be used, lest we misuse it or open ourselves up to harm. In this sermon, we will explore the biblical ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 34:9, James 5:14, 1 Timothy 4:14, 1 Timothy 5:22

A Prayer For Mercy.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 21, 2024

“Wilt thou not revive us again: that thy people may rejoice in thee?” (PSALM 85:6).

A PRAYER FOR MERCY. Psalm 85:1-7. The Prayer begins, not with personal desires, but by recalling to mind God’s past favours (PSALM 85:1-3). We must learn to “count our blessings, name them one by one,” as the hymn writer exhorts us, to raise up our ‘Ebenezers,’ our “stones of help” as the word ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Is The Bridegroom Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 8, 2013

In this sermon we analyze Jesus as the bridegroom and learn what Christianity is.

Scripture If you know anything about the life of Jesus, you know that he faced growing opposition throughout his ministry. He encountered increasing criticism during his three-year ministry to the point where his opponents eventually killed him. Luke revealed in his Gospel the growing criticism ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:33-39

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Call To Praise God

Contributed by Larry Wise on Jun 13, 2001

Psalm 111 calls on beleivers to praise God for His greatness and goodness.

A Call To Praise God Psalm 111 Two young newlyweds were preparing to enjoy their first baked ham dinner in their new apartment. After unwrapping the meat and setting it on the cutting board, the wife chopped off both ends of the ham with a knife and tossed the two small ends in the garbage ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 111:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Speaks On Relationships Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Aug 23, 2008

Part 6:Sermon on the Mount Series - Jesus speaks about relationships, and who we are to love...God with all our heart, mind, body and soul...our neighbor (unsaved) as our selves, and our brother (saved)...for anyone who says he loves God but hates his bro

The Great Commission Part 6 – Sermon on the Mount – Christian Relationships Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith – www.PS127.org WELCOME INTRODUCTION TO SERMON † The Sermon on the Mount – The Beatitudes † We are the Salt, staying pure with God’s Holy Word † We are the Light, showing that Word ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-30

Denomination: Bible Church

Receiving The Gift Of Worship Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 2, 2009

As changes in worship style come, many will find the changes difficult to accept, but it will be easier if we see Liturgy as primarily a divine gift.

May 4, 2009 Sacramentum Caritatis when Peter went up to Jerusalem, the circumcision party criticized him, saying, "Why did you go to uncircumcised men and eat with them?" When the RSV translation talks about “the circumcision party,” we get an unintended pun in English. Literally, it refers to a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18

Denomination: Catholic

What Happens When Revival Really Comes

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 24, 2004

A look at the diffence between real revival and man-made "revival meetings."

Starting Point: Revival only happens when the fire of God falls from heaven. - v. 38. - I didn’t know how exactly to share this passage, then it occurred to me that what’s in this passage serves as an example for us of a real revival. - too often, we call something a revival that isn’t really ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:38-44

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Lust In Your Heart

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 8, 2025

In the Garden of Eden, our first parents messed up grievously. They heard the voice of God telling them what to do to care for this earth, and what not to do, and then they listened not to the loving voice of God, but the envious voice of the Horrible Serpent, Satan, our adversary.

Friday of the 10th Week in Course 2025 I suspect that I’m not the only one here today who has ever felt trapped in a deep well, a hole that has no way out. Perhaps your whole family has been in such a trap, and you have gotten to the limit of your power to get them out. Like the psalmist, you are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-32, 1 Kings 19:9, 1 Kings 19:11-16

Denomination: Catholic