Sermons on Lashing Out:

Who Lost His Head?

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 18, 2008

When we lose our ways emotionally or spiritually, we hurt ourselves and others. Herod, Herodias and Salome demonstrate the ways we can be seduced into losing our heads. John only lost his physical head but not his integrity.

Do you know the poem, "If’, by Rudyard Kipling? I’m sure you’ve heard it a hundred times. But let me quote just a part of "If’. "If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs and blaming it on you; if you can trust yourself when all men doubt you, but make allowance for their ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:17-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Spirits Of Retaliation And Counterattack Spirits Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jul 7, 2025

In the realm of spiritual warfare, the spirits of retaliation are malevolent entities that seek to inflict harm and vengeance upon individuals who have wronged them or others.

In the realm of spiritual warfare, the spirits of retaliation are malevolent entities that seek to inflict harm and vengeance upon individuals who have wronged them or others. These spirits operate in darkness, fueled by the desire for revenge and chaos. How They Attack The spirits of retaliation ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:14-21

Why Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Nov 8, 2020

When we face trials of any kind, consider it nothing but joy? Really, James? Find out how how that's possible.

One of my favorite songs or mantras that I often repeated when I was a young man was: “Why me?” “Why does this always happen to me?” Every time there was a problem … any time something threw off my day or my plans … I would launch into an endless chorus of “Why Me?” One day I was singing the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-8

Denomination: United Methodist

Good Intentions Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 12, 2003

Moses obeyed God, but the intial reaction was Pharoah’s orders and the Hebrews’ backlash. Sometimes we get misunderstood too. But hang in there anyway!

Good Intentions – Exodus 5-6 At their school carnival, our kids won four free goldfish (lucky us!), so out I went Saturday morning to find an aquarium. The first few I priced ranged from $40 to $70. Then I spotted it—right in the aisle: a discarded 10-gallon display tank, complete with gravel ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Real Peole , Real Problems A Study Of 1 Samuel Part 4d, Knowing God Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Aug 16, 2017

part 4D of our 1 Samuel series

Real People – Real Problems A study of 1 Samuel Part 4D “Knowing God” After a several week break from our study of 1 Samuel Today we will climb back on that horse In the last few weeks we have been looking at what it means to know God I mean really know God We fist looked at a wrong view ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 7:3-6, Romans 12:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Political Signs, Rain Lilies And The Vineyard Labor Reward Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 13, 2020

We need to subject all our political opinions an conversation to the continuing need for repentance called to us by Scripture.

25th Sunday in Course 2020 It’s seems like the political yard signs this election cycle have been cropping up for two years, like the rain lilies that sprout overnight after a heavy downpour. If your convictions about the relevance of your faith to society have made you politically aware and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:6-9, Philippians 1:20-27, Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Catholic

A Testimony To Forgiveness

Contributed by Richard White on Sep 25, 2002

Peter was a character. He went from fisherman, to Apostle. From Denying Christ to proclaiming Christ. His is a story of what can happen to us when we experience the forgiveness of Jesus.

Text: Luke 22:1-24:12 Narration: I am known by several names, Cephas, Simon, and Peter. I am a fisherman by trade, with my brother Andrew and friends John and James we owned a very lucrative fishing business off the Sea of Galilee. Point 1: Met Jesus through my brother Andrew. John 1:41 Three ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Making Sense Out Of Babel

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Oct 18, 2000

Push aside the spirit of Babel, and declare your dependence upon the Lord

I don’t know if you realize it or not, but every one in this room is part of a minority group. Less than 10% of the people in the world speak English. Estimates are that just under 500 million people on planet earth are English speakers, while over twice that many speak Mandarin Chinese. There are ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

When The Wine Runs Out

Contributed by Ernest Flores on Oct 18, 2000

There are several interesting ideas in this text, one of which is how this is an example of Jesus’ family relationships.

There are several interesting ideas in this text, one of which is how this is an example of Jesus’ family relationships. Jesus’ mother tried to tell her son what to do concerning his earthly ministry, and Jesus gave a response that seems to have been less than respectful. He says in verse 4, ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Three Women Out Of Four

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: God's care and concern for widows reveals his nature.

Thesis: God's care and concern for widows reveals his nature. Intro.: 1. OPENING STATEMENT: "Moses wrote laws to protect them; the prophets thundered against those who abused them; and Paul set out policies for meeting their needs. Jesus had many among his followers; and the early church nearly ...read more

Scripture: James 1:27

Let The Stone Cry Out!

Contributed by Steven Cook on Oct 18, 2000

I. Introduction A.

I. Introduction A. As Jesus made His triumphant entry into the city of Jerusalem, fulfilling prophecy (Zech. 9:9), people lined the road to praise God and wave palm branches in front of Him. B. Because of this, some of the Pharisees asked Jesus to rebuke His disciples. C. Jesus responded by ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Looking Out For Number Two!

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Oct 18, 2000

What would most people say if they were asked, "What pops into your mind when you hear the word Christian?" What do you think most people would say? Legalistic? Judgemental? Intolerant? Iâm convinced that way too few of them would say, "The word that pops into my mind is Îlove.

What would most people say if they were asked, "What pops into your mind when you hear the word Christian?" What do you think most people would say? Legalistic? Judgemental? Intolerant? Iâm convinced that way too few of them would say, "The word that pops into my mind is Îlove.â" Yet love is ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

When The Bottom Drops Out

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jan 3, 2001

How to deal with adversity when it comes in abundance.

When the Bottom Drops Out Matthew 14: 22-32 DID YOU EVER HAVE ONE OF THOSE DAYS when everything seemed to fall apart? For example, you got up and discovered the alarm didn’t go off and your head was pounding as a result of a bad cold. Then you cut yourself shaving, stumbled over your child’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-32

Denomination: Wesleyan

How To Bust Out Of A Slump

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 9, 2001

Jesus has come to free us from all of the barriers of life

How to bust out of a slump Mark 10:46-52 January 30, 2000 Morning service I. Assume responsibility for your own life “When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout.” A. Bartimaeus had to be responsible for himself 1. No one could step forward for Bartimaeus 2. Bartimaeus was in a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Church Of God

You Can Get Out!

Contributed by Scott Voss on Jan 30, 2001

With the Holy Ghost infilling, you will have power to overcome every obstacle in your life.

You Can Get Out! Children of Israel in Egyptian bondage. New pharaoh did not know Joseph and his family. Viewed them as a potential threat to his kingdom. Placed them under strenuous rule and service. The more oppression he put upon them, the greater they grew. Moses. Raised up to be a leader ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38

Denomination: Pentecostal