Sermons on Liberalism Is Dangerous:

Grace Over Grumbling PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Explore God's extravagant generosity and grace, the dangers of grumbling, and the joy of living in His grace, as illustrated in the parable of the workers in the vineyard.

Good morning, church family! I trust you're all doing well today. We are here to dig into God's Word and unpack a profound truth from the Gospel of Matthew. As Philip Yancey once said, "Grace, like water, flows to the lowest part." Today's sermon is about God's extravagant generosity, the danger of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Topics: Grace, All

Watch Where You Lay Your Head PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 31, 2024

Warns against the dangers of comfort and poor decisions, urging believers to seek discernment and wisdom from God in all situations.

Good morning, dear friends. It's a joy to gather with you today, as we turn our hearts and minds toward the Word of God. The Scriptures are a lamp unto our feet and a light unto our path, guiding us in our walk with the Lord. We're not merely looking at words on a page, but we're engaging with the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:19

Topics: Decisions

Success, Jealousy & Manipulation PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 13, 2024

This sermon explores the dangers of jealousy and manipulation through the biblical account of King Saul's relationship with David in 1 Samuel 18.

Good morning, dear family of faith. I am so blessed to be standing here before you today, as we gather together in the house of the Lord. We are here today, not by chance, but by divine appointment. The Lord has brought us together to share in His Word, to grow in our understanding, and to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:5-30

Topics: Jealousy

Overlooking The Obvious PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 13, 2024

This sermon explores the dangers of spiritual blindness, the emptiness of misdirected religious activity, and the necessity of recognizing and accepting God's divine intervention.

Good morning, beloved, and welcome. We stand here today at the threshold of a divine revelation, ready to open our hearts to the wisdom of the Word. We are about to immerse ourselves in the sacred text of Luke 19:41-48, a passage that, like a mirror, reflects our human frailty and God's divine ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:41-48

Topics: Jesus Wept, Blindness

The Paradox Of Pleasure Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 21, 2021

The paradox of pleasure is that the pursuit of pleasure can lead you to the pit of hell, or to the pinnacle of heaven. It is life's most dangerous or delightful path to travel.

Alexander Selkirk was one of those men who always had to learn the hard way. The records of his church in Scotland show that he was disciplined several times for causing trouble in the church. In May of 1703 he said good-bye to all that, and at age 27 went off to sea. He tried to run things on ...read more

Scripture: Esther 2:1-4

The Statutes Of Liberty Series

Contributed by Dan Jackson on Jul 9, 2005

God is no cosmic killjoy. His Ten Commandments were not given to limit and destroy the freedom of His people. The purpose of God’s law is deliverance not domination. Obedience does not subjugate; it saves! The Ten Commandments are God’s “statutes of liber

“THE STATUTES OF LIBERTY” (Exodus 20:1-17) In New York Harbor the Statue of Liberty stands with torch held high. She faces the Atlantic Ocean and the old countries beyond, with her back turned toward the country she honors. She holds high the hope of liberty, not just to the United States, but to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

The Servant Finishes - His Resurrection Series

Contributed by Buffy Cook on Jan 18, 2015

Twelth in a 12 part series examining THE most important week in all of history: The Passion Week, when Jesus fulfilled Mark 10:45. The Servant Finishes - His Resurrection carries a ministry of love, a message of life & a mission of liberation.

The Passion Week of Christ: A Study from the Book of Mark Week 12: The Servant Finishes - His Resurrection Mark 16:1-8 I. Introduction A. Last time we met, we looked at Joseph of Arimathea's wonderful act of love and mercy in preparing our Lord's body for burial, even using his own tomb in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Benefits Of Imprisonment Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Oct 9, 2016

When our base drives are confined by the shackles of God’s love, they are morphed into rockets of exploration. I believe Paul and Timothy invite us to join them in prison and slavery, and, thereby, to become agents of unimaginable liberation.

Three stories Boethius had the misfortune of being a well known and well liked Roman Senator, philosopher and teacher at the time a Ostrogothic king came to power in Italy. Boethius was imprisoned probably because of his immense influence on the thinking of the general population. While there, he ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-2

Denomination: *other

Do Not Limit The Holy One Of Israel (Part 4): Fear Is A Spirit That Limits Our Dependence On God In Times Of Trouble (Teach)

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 10, 2020

Biologists say fear is the first & only universal emotion expressed in man and animals. We come into this world stamped with fear and those fears are multiplied as we grow. 365 “Fears Nots” are mentioned in the Bible. So how do we overcome destructive fear & trust God for breakthroughs?

DO NOT LIMIT THE HOLY ONE OF ISRAEL (PART 4): FEAR IS A SPIRIT THAT LIMITS OUR DEPENDENCE ON GOD IN TIMES OF TROUBLE (TEACH) 1. 1 Samuel 28: 3 Now Samuel had died, and all Israel had lamented for him and buried him in Ramah, in his own city. And Saul had put the mediums and the spiritists out of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 28:3-20, 1 Timothy 1:7, Psalm 78:41

Denomination: Charismatic

The Crown Has Fallen

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 25, 2021

In tumultuous times of national unrest, the people of God must turn to God to plead for their nation. The message is a call for God's people to see the danger in which we stand at this hour.

Remember, O LORD, what has befallen us; look, and see our disgrace! Our inheritance has been turned over to strangers, our homes to foreigners. We have become orphans, fatherless; our mothers are like widows. We must pay for the water we drink; the wood we get must be bought. Our pursuers ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 5:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Be Wise In What Is Good

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Aug 8, 2022

There is tremendous pressure for us to abandon the teachings that have been handed down to us from Jesus and the apostles. The pressure comes from our society in general, which has become so liberal and atheistic. And Paul warns that it can even come from inside the church.

Alba 8-7-2022 BE WISE IN WHAT IS GOOD Romans 16:17-21 Before smart meters, overcoming locked gates, tall fences and snapping dogs always presented a challenge for meter readers. They were required to actually read all meters, no estimates allowed. One time a worker in Oklahoma succeeded in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:17-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jerry-Builders, Beware ! Take Heed!

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Apr 21, 2002

Christians are warned to "take heed; be careful" against the Dangers of Presumptuousness, Complacency and Compromise and to ensure that their life’s work will survive the fiery trial of the Judgement Seat of Christ.

When I’m preparing a message I usually have a Bible concordance within easy reach. A little while ago, as I was turning to a word I wanted to follow up, my eyes fell on the phrase "take heed" and I was surprised to see how many references there were - over 50 ! This was clearly of some importance ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:10-15

Denomination: Baptist

Healthy Fat

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 28, 2020

Many in the church are fat in an unhealthy way, but we can be biblically fat and healthy.

The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself. Proverbs 11:25 KJV The liberal or generous soul shall prosper as being fat indicated you were rich. Giving to others is giving to yourself or watering yourself as well. Many blessings will come and not ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:25

Denomination: Baptist

The Arrogance Of The Ignorant

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 12, 2023

Ignorant people attempt to mask their lack of knowledge through arrogance. Jesus pierced the facade of the Sadducees by pointing to what was written in the Word of the Living God.

“Sadducees came to [Jesus], who say that there is no resurrection. And they asked him a question, saying, ‘Teacher, Moses wrote for us that if a man’s brother dies and leaves a wife, but leaves no child, the man must take the widow and raise up offspring for his brother. There were seven ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:18-27

Denomination: Baptist

Challenges American Churches Face

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Apr 14, 2022

Christianity in America (and in Europe) is declining. This sermon share three challenges that caused the decline and how we respond to them.

Thirty-four years ago, a church was born in Walnut Creek under the leadership of Pastor X. During those years, we faced many challenges, both internally and externally. But by the grace of God, we still exist today. That is why today, we want to thank God for His faithfulness. We say, "Thus ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 7:12, Deuteronomy 6:4-9, Proverbs 22:6, 1 Timothy 3:1-4, Matthew 16:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational