Sermons on irreverent:

Halloween Is Ok, But . . . Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 21, 2022

Looking at the church, but looking at how we have allowed sin to filter in.

Various Scriptures October 23, 2022 I don’t think I’ve ever spoken about Halloween during a sermon, but today is your lucky day. I’m not going to condemn Halloween, but want to point out some parallels between our world today and the origin and meaning of Halloween which goes back 100's of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:36-38

Denomination: Baptist

A Good Servant Of Christ Jesus

Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 22, 2023

As good servants of Christ, we teach the truth and live the truth. We want to train ourselves in the truth and for godliness.

1 Tim 4:1-10 - A Good Servant of Christ Jesus I borrowed this sermon title from Paul. Let’s read 1 Tim 4:6-10 ESV Subtitle: Some Will Depart from the Faith 1Now the Spirit expressly says that in later times some will depart from the faith by devoting themselves to deceitful spirits and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-10, 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Believers Attitude Of Gratitude Series

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 30, 2002

Thankfulness is like a magnet it draws Gods attention to us, and it brings good things to us. One of the saddest things that can happen to a christian is to lose their thankful heart.

1 Thess. 5:18 In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. 2 Tim 3:1-5 (Un thankful) Having a form of Godliness but denying the power thereof, ( We are surrounded today by a spiritual atmosphere of un thankfulness. Lu. 17:11-19 One (Of ten lepers) with a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Psalm 100:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

If You Don't Have It, You Can't Give It

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 3, 2006

Paul gives practical instructions to Titus about teaching the value of mentoring

Last week we talked about the value of relational discipleship. Mentoring—man to man. We saw that Paul wrote Titus with instructions on what to teach to the believers and conditions that should be present that would qualify an older man to be a mentor to a younger man. We also talked ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:3-5

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Sypmtoms Of A Defective Heart

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Dec 30, 2004

Matters of the heart.

THE SYMPTOMS OF A DEFECTIVE HEART LUKE 16:15 THE HEART IS A HARD-WORKING MUSCULAR PUMP WHOSE STEADY ACTION SUSTAINS LIFE. WITH EACH BEAT, THE HEART SENDS BLOOD THROUGHOUT THE BODY TO CARRY OXYGEN AND FOOD TO ALL THE BODY’S CELLS. THE RHYTHMIC BEATING OF THE HEART BEGINS ABOUT SEVEN MONTHS BEFORE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:15

Denomination: Baptist

The Call To Discipleship

Contributed by Ed Wood on Mar 13, 2007

A message on discipleship.

THE CALL TO DISCIPLESHIP John 1:43-45; Mark 1:16-20; 2:13-14 INTRO: These three Scripture passages contain the calls of four of Jesus’ twelve disciples. Certain truths leap out of the passages. The first thing to notice is that Jesus issues the call to discipleship. In the Greek, the calls of ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-45

Denomination: Baptist

The Ordinance Of Holy Communion

Contributed by Ed Warfield on Mar 1, 2008

Communion is more than a religious tradition. It is a gateway into the presence of God. It holds the promise of cleansing, healing, intimacy and fellowship.

The Ordinance of Holy Communion Intro.: Why do we celebrate communion? Is it just to remember the Lord? Does this ancient tradition have any real significance in today’s church? First shadow of communion: Gen. 14:18, And Melchizedek king of Salem brought forth bread and wine: and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:16

Denomination: Charismatic

Godliness With Contentment (1 Timothy 6)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 9, 2024

How should we act if we have a job that we hate? How should the rich behave? Let's find out in 1 Timothy 6.

How should a Christian act if trapped in slavery or a job they hate? Should we focus on the doctrines espoused by Jesus in the Gospels? Is money a dangerous tool that can become a root of evil or be used to bless others? Should wealthy Christians set their hopes on God or riches? Should wealthy ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Go! And Approach The Table Worthily - Corinthians 11:27-29 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 11, 2025

The Lord’s Table is a sacred moment of worship, reflection, and grace. It is a moment of remembrance and communion with our Saviour, Jesus Christ. Yet, Scripture warns us to approach it with reverence.

Go! And Approach the Table Worthily - Corinthians 11:27-29 Introduction: The Lord’s Table is a sacred moment of worship, reflection, and grace. It is a moment of remembrance and communion with our Saviour, Jesus Christ. Yet, Scripture warns us to approach it with reverence. The Apostle Paul, in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:27-29, Romans 8:38-39, 1 Corinthians 11:21-22, Romans 10:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Ark Of The Lord

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 18, 2000

The story of the Ark’s return to Jerusalem is a sharp reminder of what happens if God’s instructions are flouted and the blessing that obedience brings.

THE ARK OF THE LORD I expect some of you will, like me, have wasted a couple of hours watching the film "Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark". It’s a fantasy adventure story loosely based on the fact that the Ark of the Covenant was lost without trace nearly two and a half thousand ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 13:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Cleanses The Temple—part 1 Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Jul 19, 2008

We come to a portion of Matthew’s narrative about the final week of Jesus’ life that has troubled me a great deal this past couple of weeks...

Jesus Cleanses the Temple—Part 1 Matthew 21:12-17 We come to a portion of Matthew’s narrative about the final week of Jesus’ life that has troubled me a great deal this past couple of weeks as I was preparing to come and speak with you today. Let’s read Matthew’s report in Matthew 21:12-17, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:12-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Revering God's Name: The Third Commandment Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Oct 20, 2016

The Third Commandment reminds us to honor God in our manner of worship and living. We are to worship and live in reverence and humility, not misusing God's name, for His name means salvation to those who believe.

“Revering God’s Name” Exodus 20:7 We have been studying some of the threads of the Gospel in the Old Testament as the Drama of God’s salvation has unfolded throughout history. We are looking at the Ten Commandments and today we examine the third commandment from Exodus ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:7

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Put Your Slippers On Yet

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Intro.: 1.

Intro.: 1. Moses thought he was all washed up! a. His situation: 1) 80 yr. old has-been, fugitive from law, sheep-herder of others. 2) Once he had it real good (son of Pharaoh's daughter). 3) Not much to look forward to (pension from Egypt. civil service). b. Moses thru with Moses, but God ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

Reclaiming The Gift

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Sep 27, 2005

World Communion Sunday - unity in communion

Opening Illustration (Adapted from What We’re Doing, and Why," Preaching Today, Tape No. 102.] There was a small-town church in upstate New York. They couldn’t afford a full time pastor and so their pastor was bivocational. He worked a real job – as if being a minister isn’t a real job or real ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-32

Denomination: United Methodist

Seated At Christ's Table Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Nov 30, 2005

This message deals with the thought that Communio is all about God and not about us. Additionally, the Corinthians church was acting in such a way that communion was divisive and thus did more harm than good for the local church.

SEATED AT CHRIST’S TABLE 1 CORINTHIANS 11:17-34 INTRODUCTION: Last week we looked at the beginning of this chapter as an introduction to this section of 1 Corinthians, from chapter 11 through chapter 14. The major thought is that of public worship, and our propriety or activity in that worship. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: Baptist