Sermons on Little And Dangerous:

The Servant Leader: A Biblical Concept

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jun 1, 2021

he radical idea of the servant leader. I have brought this subject up many times. The true role of leader in the Bible is that of the humble servant. People have said that kind of limited view of leadership is "dangerous."

John 12:26 If anyone serves me, he must follow me; and where I am, there will my servant be also. If anyone serves me, the Father will honor him. The radical idea of the servant leader. I have brought this subject up many times. The true role of leader in the Bible is that of the humble ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8, John 12:26, Luke 22:24-27

Denomination: Salvation Army

God Our Rescuer Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Nov 22, 2021

As long as we live on this earth we will be confronted with various perils and dangers, which often fill our hearts with apprehension about the future. God’s word of assurance is that He will Himself be with us in the midst of all our troubles.

God Our Rescuer We read in Psalm 91:15, “When they call to me, I will answer them; when they are in trouble, I will be with them. I will rescue them and honor them.” (GNB) As we continue our study on Psalm 91, we will meditate in depth on verse 15. While verses 1 to 13 are a dialogue between two ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:15

Denomination: Other

Spiritual Amnesia: The Unfailing Grace For A Forgetful People Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 10, 2025

This epic psalm serves as a crucial lesson on intergenerational faith, warning us against the dangers of spiritual amnesia by recounting Israel's cycle of rebellion and God's even greater cycle of relentless compassion and grace.

Spiritual Amnesia: The Unfailing Grace for a Forgetful People Introduction: The Stories That Shape Us Today is September 11th. It's a date that, for many around the world, is not just another day on the calendar. It’s a day for remembering. It’s a day to tell a story of tragedy, of heroism, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From The Herods In The Bible

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 21, 2025

The Herods of the Bible provide us with powerful lessons on the dangers of pride, selfish ambition, and rejecting God’s will. Their lives serve as stark warnings about the cost of rebellion against God and the importance of humility, integrity, and obedience in leadership.

LESSONS FROM THE HERODS IN THE BIBLE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 2:1-18, Mark 6:14-29, Acts 12:1-23 Supporting Texts: Luke 23:1-25, Acts 12:20-23, Revelation 19:11-21 INTRODUCTION: The Herods in the Bible represent a family line known for their tyrannical rule and opposition to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18, Mark 6:14-29, Acts 12:1-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Getting Real With Your Self Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 19, 2007

We all wear masks, which puts us in danger of losing our real selves. Jesus shows us how to be real as He deals with threatening people, hostile people, and those whose hearts are full of pain. Montgomery Hills Baptist Church

When you wear a mask – not a Halloween costume mask, but a personality mask, a way-of-being mask – when you wear a mask, you not only hide from others, but you also hide from yourself. You lose your real self. And that is a huge loss. It is crucial to get real with yourself. The poet Paul ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Good Shepherd's Sheep Is Safe And Secure (A Prayer)

Contributed by William Tan Yh on Sep 7, 2020

This is a prayer adapted from Psalm 23 during the COVID 19 pandemic.

Brothers and Sisters, I wish to share a prayer with you. Do pray along with this prayer which is adapted from *Psalm 23*. May you be strengthened and encouraged by this prayer. Dear Lord Jesus , I declare that you are my Shepherd and I am your sheep. I will not lack any thing that I need ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

Following Jesus Christ, Not Denominations And A Call To Unity And Discipleship Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Dec 12, 2024

In this sermon, we will explore the biblical imperative to follow Jesus Christ, rather than denominations, and examine the implications of this call to unity and discipleship.

As believers, we are often faced with a plethora of denominational options, each with its own distinct traditions, practices, and interpretations of Scripture. While denominations can provide a sense of community and belonging, they can also lead to division, confusion, and a lack of unity among ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24, John 17:21

Pentecostal Preaching (2) Series

Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Apr 13, 2003

Jesus said, in Matt 18: 2, "Assuredly, I say to you, unless you are converted and become as little children, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven. - and as the people at Solomon’s Porch were told by Peter we are called to repent. If you do no

INTRODUCTION John Newton said, "I am not what I was, I am not what I am going to be, I am not what I should be, but I am what I am by the grace of God." This is repentance. A deep an ongoing saving grace. One that is at the beginning of our conscious conversion. One that continues each day. One ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:12-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Book Of Acts, Part 1- What Happened Next Series

Contributed by Mark Strauss on May 4, 2006

We are going to begin a study of the greatest revolution in human history. •A revolution that began with a single man; and when that man died he had little more than a hundred followers. •Yet the revolution he began has changed the world. It has chan

“What Happened Next” Intro to Acts Acts 1:1-11 Introduction I flew up to Portland this weekend (I had a paper I was delivering at a biblical studies conference). As I was flying, I got bored and was flipping through the in-flight magazine and I came across an editorial John Kelly, the CEO of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Saving Santa Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 1, 2011

Far from being a dangerous distraction from the real meaning of Christmas, believe it or not, Santa Claus can actually be saved! The true story of Saint Nicholas reveals that he was a saint, a scholar, and shepherd. We can learn a lot form Santa this Chri

Saving Santa Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 12/4/2011 Well, it’s time to start getting into that Christmas spirit again! Thanksgiving is behind us. Black Friday has come and gone. It’s almost impossible not to think about Christmas. Trees have been going up in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-4

Denomination: Christian Church

Defection, Deception & Destruction Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 11, 2018

In Galatians 1:6–9 we see the dangers of: 1) Defection (Galatians 1:6), 2) Deception (Galatians 1:7), and 3) Destruction (Galatians 1:8-9) of those who would pervert the Gospel of Grace.

Every culture has unique expressions that can seem foreign to others. For one who is astonished, the British have the expression that one is “gob-smacked.” “Gob” is slang for “mouth.” To be smacked is to be slapped with an open hand. So someone who is “gob-smacked” opens his mouth, claps his hand ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-9

Denomination: Other

No Turning Back Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Feb 22, 2021

One of the most sobering warnings in all of Scripture is found in Hebrews 6. There is a great, even awful danger of making an irreversible and eternally destructive choice to abandon Christ. This passage stresses why you don't want to go there.

This past year I faced a bit of a dilemma. My high school class, the class of 1970, was planning to celebrate its 50-year class reunion. I was invited. Would I go? That wasn’t the real dilemma. The real dilemma was that my spiritual father was on the organizing committee—yes, the fellow who ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:1-8, 2 Peter 3:9, John 10:27-30, John 6:37, 1 John 2:19, Romans 8:35, Hebrews 3:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Bible Church

Faith On Autopilot – Going Through The Motions Without Heart Series

Contributed by Dr. John D. Wentworth on Sep 27, 2025

There’s comfort in routine. Singing the same hymns, praying the same prayers, sitting in the same pew each Sunday—it all feels safe. But these familiar patterns can lull us into a dangerous place: performing religion instead of pursuing Jesus.

Title: Faith on Autopilot – Going Through the Motions Without Heart Text: Matt. 15:8-9 ‘This people honors me with their lips but their heart is far from me; 9 in vain do they worship me, teaching as doctrines the commandments of men.’ “When routine replaces relationship” Introduction: “When faith ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:8-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Commentary 1 John, Ch. 4 Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 7, 2021

The mention of faith in 1John 3:23 had reminded the Apostle John of the danger of intellectual and moral error. After the last paragraph, the mention of God’s Spirit gave him a form to clothe the discussion of truth and falsehood in its human manifestations.

TRIUMPHAL ENTRY COMMENTARY 1 JOHN, CH. 4 Greater is he that is in you than he that is in the world. King James Bible Testing the Spirits 1Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Bold & Obedient Series

Contributed by James Parker on Mar 6, 2011

This week we will consider the letter "O" and once again God has provided for us a Christmas theme for the letter "O". This was a little more difficult to think of for me, and it's a good thing I don''t have to come up with these sermons on my own. This w

Boldness A-Z O- Obedience Once again we find ourselves in our a-z of spiritual Boldness. Last week we considered the letter "N" and we looked at the Good good news of Luke chapter 2. The angel of the Lord delivered the news of the Messiah's birth. "Fear not: for behold, I bring you good tidings of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist