Sermons on Jude 14-15:

Dealing With Doctrinal Deviation

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 29, 2010

God charges the church with the responsibility to avoid those who cause division and create obstacles. It is the responsibility of the entire assembly, and not that of the elders alone.

“I appeal to you, brothers, to watch out for those who cause divisions and create obstacles contrary to the doctrine that you have been taught; avoid them. For such persons do not serve our Lord Christ, but their own appetites, and by smooth talk and flattery they deceive the hearts of the naïve.” ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Sodomite Is Not Gay

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 21, 2009

Acting on homosexual impulses is sinful. God will judge all such sin, but He now offers deliverance to any who are willing to receive His grace. This is the message entrusted to each Christian, who is to deliver it in the world.

*Genesis 18:20, 21; 19:1-17* *The Sodomite is Not Gay* “The Lord said, ‘Because the outcry against Sodom and Gomorrah is great and their sin is very grave, I will go down to see whether they have done altogether according to the outcry that has come to me. And if not, I will know.’ “The two ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Renewing Your Mind About Leadership

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 24, 2018

Leaders must: 1) Be Right with God (Acts 20:28a), 2) Shepherd the flock (Acts 20:28b), 3) Guard the flock (Acts 20:29–31), 4) Study and pray (Acts 20:32), and 5) Be free from self-interest.

The crucial component in any organization, institution, or business is its leadership. Good leadership can lift an organization to the heights of success, whereas poor leadership can plunge it into the depths of ruin. Not surprisingly, a vast amount of material is available for those wishing to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:25-38

Denomination: Other

Words Of Renewal: Refreshing Your Walk With God - 2 Peter 1:12-15 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Dec 6, 2025

When a web page stops functioning, you have to refresh. The same thing happens to our faith. In 2 Peter 1:12-15, Peter hits that refresh key—especially for strong, knowledgeable believers who are established in the faith. This passage shows the key to being stirred up anew in your walk with God.

For free audio or video download of this message, visit https://www.treasuringgod.com/sermons-by-scripture or my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@DarrellFerguson. 2 Peter 1:12 So I will always remind you of these things, even though you know them and are firmly established in the truth ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:12-15

Ephesus' Operations Order (Full) Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Feb 18, 2021

To establish that the Christian must prepare to be “fit-to-fight.” Paul gives the saints at Ephesus their operations order to engage the forces of evil successfully. It outlines the enemy situation, rules of engagement, and equipment safeties (protections).

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Enemy Situation 2. The Engagement Strategies 3. The Equipment Safeties Remarks. 1. In this lesson today, we will discuss the theme: “Ephesus’ Operations Order.” This lesson will deal with the saint’s need to understand the enemy situation in this fight; the battle ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20, 2 Corinthians 10:3-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dare To Be A Daniel: Dare To Pray Series

Contributed by Bob Aubuchon on Jun 27, 2001

Daniel in the face of persecution and threatening circumstances prayed as he always did.

Daniel is an incredible person to look at for a life study. He shows us with living example what it is to live in a society wants nothing to do with God and His Word. Looking to his life we learn how to live in the world around us … to separate ourselves from the grip of the world and at the same ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:10

Denomination: Baptist

Dragon Slayer (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 6, 2002

This is the 14th sermon in the series "The End". This sermon focuses on the 4 personalities found in Revelation 12.

Sunday Morning July 7, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: “The End” [#14] DRAGON SLAYER (Part 1) Revelation 12 Introduction: 1. Chapter 12 introduces the second half of the Tribulation period by giving a Heavenly recap of the great conflict of the ages, bringing us up to date. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

"Undersatanding Satan's Devices"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Jul 28, 2003

We are not to be ignorant of Satan’s devices. From Job chapter one we can learn just how Satan is at work to destroy the testimony of the believer.

“Satan’s Devices and God’s Devotion” (2 Cor 2:11) Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices. I have enclosed the text of the 1st Chapter of Job at the end of this message. You will want to be sure to read this text to get a better understanding this ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

A Look At Balaam

Contributed by Guy Glass on Aug 3, 2004

A Character Study on Balamm, the disobedient prophet.

UNFORGETTABLE CHARACTERS A look at Balaam INTRODUCTION: Balaam is a character who exhibits a purely human trait that some of us may very well have had, and even now struggle with, the willingness to do wrong if the price is right! Balaam was overcome with greed, and greed makes us do some ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 22:1-35

Denomination: Baptist

A Question Of Priorities Series

Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Sep 16, 2003

How would Jesus build a church? He did build a church by reaching the lost and making it a priority.

“My kids were lost and I didn’t even know it.” ... ILL #1 “My kids were lost and I didn’t even know it.” ... When I was in school in Dallas my 2 kids,6 & 9, spent the afternoon with a pastor friend of mine Garris Baggett and his wife. Janet and I were at work and didn’t even know the kids had ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

Revelation Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 24, 2002

Exposition of Revelation 1, showing that this book of scripture reveals Christ -- not merely a revelation of future events.

1 THE REVELATION OF JESUS CHRIST, WHICH GOD GAVE UNTO HIM, TO SHEW UNTO HIS SERVANTS THINGS WHICH MUST SHORTLY COME TO PASS; AND HE SENT AND SIGNIFIED IT BY HIS ANGEL UNTO HIS SERVANT JOHN: JESUS CHRIST: 1. FAITHFUL & TRUE WITNESS 2. FIRST-BEGOTTEN OF THE DEAD 3. PRINCE OF THE KINGS OF THE ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-20

Denomination: Church Of God

Unity At Any Cost?

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

Are we willing to compromise truth for the sake of unity?

UNITY AT ANY COST? John 17:11 "And now I am no more in the world, but these are in the world, and I come to thee. Holy Father, keep through thine own name those whom thou hast given me, that they may be one, as we are." Ephesians 4:3 "Endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:3-5, Ephesians 4:3

Denomination: Baptist

Things Hell Will Never Have

Contributed by Donnie Martin on May 9, 2002

This message deals with the horrors of Hell by showing the things that will not be present there.

THINGS HELL WILL NEVER HAVE Text: Ps.9: 17 Intro: Everything in our physical world possesses certain qualities that make it what it essentially is. For instance, water is made up of two molecules of hydrogen and one molecule of oxygen. Any other mixture, and you won’t have water. You’ll ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 9:17

Denomination: Baptist

False Prophets And Faithful Priests Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 6, 2002

13th in First John Series

FALSE PROPHETS AND FAITHFUL PRIESTS 1 John 4:1-6 INTRO: Here is a word of warning which the Lord God gives to us about the danger of false prophets. It is a warning from God that we are not to believe everything we hear even though it may come from supposedly Christian sources. ILLUS: Teaching ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

A. W. O. L. (Absent Without Leave)

Contributed by Johnny Carver on May 21, 2001

This sermon addresses the problem of Christians leaving their post of duty and the dangers of their actions and how to prevent dropping out of service as a Christian.

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1 - 4 Title: A. W. O. L. (Absent Without Leave) Introduction: From 1496 B.C. to A.D. 1861,the world knew 2,130 years of war and 227 years of peace. In the last four hundred years European nations have signed more than eight thousand peace treaties. In this century 37.5 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal