Sermons on Lukewarm Dangers:

Turning Back To Sin (2 Kings 13)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 25, 2025

How dangerous is turning back to sin? Let's look at 2 Kings 13.

Were the 11th and 12th kings of Israel also bad? What use is prayer and turning back to doing wrong? Let’s continue the saga in 2 Kings 13. Though God rescued Israel from an invasion, under king Jehoahaz, did the nation keep sinning? Jehoahaz son of Jehu became king of Israel in the twenty-third ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Fear Not: Be Not Afraid Part 4 Series

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Dec 15, 2023

This is the fourth and last Bible Study in this series

NOTE: New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon. The Bible ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 111:10, Proverbs 1:7, Exodus 9:18-21, Psalm 73:3-7, 1 Peter 1:14-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Too Silly For A Funeral; Too Serious For A Party

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 2, 2019

Christians must be aware of becoming hypercritical of divine work and of other believers, ascribing what is done as unworthy of Christ. To explore this situation, the message is a study of Jesus' censure of the generation in which He then lived.

“Truly, I say to you, among those born of women there has arisen no one greater than John the Baptist. Yet the one who is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he. From the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven has suffered violence, and the violent take it by force. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Love - 3:16 And Us Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 24, 2005

John tells us we run the danger of being like Cain (who killed his brother). Why would he warn us of this, and what does the Bible say we can do to avoid this danger in our lives?

OPEN: The cartoon "Peanuts" has been in newspapers for years. The author of that delightful comic strip actually died some time back… but the comic was so powerful and amusing that newspapers have simply reran the comics of the past. In one of “Peanuts" comic strips Lucy says to Shroeder (the boy ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Settling For Less Than The Best,: A Spirit Of Compromise Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 2, 2007

Often God’s children settle for less than their best. This spirit of compromise is very dangerous. Pharaoh offer Moses 3 chances to compromise.

SETTLING FOR LESS THAN THE BEST... THE GRADUAL SPIRIT OF COMPROMISE By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is a two part lesson. I. TO CONTINUALLY WASH OFF PIGS IS A WASTE OF YOUR EFFORT AND THEN YOU JUST ANNOY THE PIG. THERE ARE MANY PIGS IN THE PIG PEN THAT ARE NOT REALLY PIGS. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:12-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Break Me O God Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Apr 17, 2021

In the following sermon we are going to look at the second of Groeschel’s dangerous prayers, “Break Me” that is based on Jesus’ breaking of the bread in 1 Corinthians 11:24.

Dangerous Prayers – Break me O Lord! 1 Corinthians 11:24 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Last sermon we focused on the first of three dangerous prayers taken from Psalms 139 entitled “Search Me.” From this prayer we learned that the cure for safe, lukewarm prayers ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:24, James 1:2-4, Mark 14:22-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Knowledge Of God Assimilated Part 1 Series

Contributed by Matt Black on Oct 25, 2002

Proposition: The knowledge of God is the greatest danger to man, unless it is assimilated (practiced) in our lives to the glory of God.

Foundations of the Christian Faith Series by Matt Black (Message 3) Proposition: The knowledge of God is the greatest danger to man, unless it is assimilated (practiced) in our lives to the glory of God. Key Verse: Matthew 5:20 For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Slippery Slope

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Apr 10, 2001

Sin is dangerous - even "little" sins are a slippery slope which can become nearly impossible to escape.

The Slippery Slope TCF Sermon February 4, 2001 Read from Romans 1:18-32 Here we read a passage that shows how clearly sin has captured our world - we read a disturbing picture of a culture in moral free fall, all restraints gone, full of compromise with righteousness, headed toward destruction ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where Does The Road End?

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 28, 2001

This story looks at Judas’ life and how bad choices in life can lead to a very dangerous ending.

Where Does The Road End 4/2/2000 Proverbs 1:8-19 Mark 14:1-9 It’s good to know where a road is, but it’s even more important to know where the road ends. In a scene in Alice in Wonderland, Alice is lost and she ask the cat in the tree, “which way should I go?” The cat asked, “where are ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-9, Proverbs 1:8-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Elijah: "The Emotional Roller Coaster” Series

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Jul 22, 2002

A look at the dangers of depression, and what God has done to help us in our times of emotional overload.

Humor: Have you ever heard this expression, "It’s enough to make a preacher cuss." It reminds me of story about little boy trying to sell a lawn mower. The local pastor walked up and he was able to persuade him to buy the worn out lawn mower. The pastor pulled on the rope several times to make sure ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Search For Fulfillment Series

Contributed by Carl Kolb on Feb 2, 2004

There is danger in searching for fulfillment in the things you create because those things can become your idol.

What If They’re Wrong Series Exodus 20:4-6 "The Search For Fulfillment” My wife and I have some friends named *Bob & Sara*. *(names changed) They are multimillionaires. They weren’t always millionaires. In fact, they grew up on the south side of town; the poorest part of the city. Bob ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:4-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rx For Backsliding

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jun 10, 2003

The danger of backsliding is just as real today as ever. The Hebrew writer offers us encouragement and a perscription to overcome!

Rx for Backsliding Hebrews 12:12–17 INTRODUCTION The book of Hebrews is an encouraging word to Christians that contains strong warnings against falling from God’s grace. In the first part of Hebrews 12 the writer encourages them to put off everything from their life that would hinder them in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:12-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Watch Out For Syncretism

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Apr 29, 2003

It’s so easy for us to blend in to the world’s way of thinking. But there are many dangers involved

Passage: I Corinthians 4:8-21 Intro: Deep in the heart of every human being is the tendency to redefine. 1. we have an especially powerful tendency to rethink our position about something that we want to do or like to do. 2. of course our world is constantly doing this, redefining what is right, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:8-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

How To Affair Proof Your Marriage Series

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Feb 24, 2003

I talk about the dangers of adultery and give some ways to begin affair proofing your marriage.

Intro: Moral relativism is becoming the norm. A group of college students were asked their opinions on the media, specifically the R-rated kinds of situations being show on TV and the movies. When asked why sex and violence were so prevalent, one student answered, “Because it’s no big ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:20-25, Proverbs 7:6-23

Denomination: Baptist

Perilous Times Series

Contributed by Ray Pritchard on Sep 5, 2003

Here are three very practical survival strategies for the perilous, difficult, dangerous days in which we live.

Perilous Times II Timothy 3 You’ve probably heard the old joke about the fellow who was told, “Cheer up. Things could be worse.” So he said, “I did as I was told. I cheered up, and sure enough, things got worse.” That in a nutshell is the message of II Timothy. The Apostle Paul, writing from a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible