Sermons on Lying Is Theft:

Holy Living

Contributed by James Cloud on Jan 12, 2008

What does God require of us to be holy?

Holy Living Colossians 3:1 (NIV) “Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. 2Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. 3For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. 4When Christ, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-17

Denomination: Anglican

What Not To Wear Series

Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Oct 7, 2008

4th sermon in a 4 part series on Ephesians 4 called Changed from the Inside Out; title inspired by TV show of the same name.

What Not to Wear Eph. 4:24-32 Intro: When Brigitte wins the remote control wars at our house and manages to banish me from ESPN or Fox News she will usually watch something on Hallmark, the Home and Garden network or TLC. And seeing how they are girly channels, which usually means I’m forced into ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Real People - Real Problems Part 8- "Going Along To Get Along" Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Sep 17, 2017

Part 8 of our 1 Samuel series

Real People- Real Problems A study of 1 Samuel Part 8 “Going along to get along” Two times in the movie lonesome dove we see very adverse reactions to rude behavior The first is Gus whacking a surly bartender with his big walker colt For disrespecting he and Capt Call And for bad service “I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 11:1-3, Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Splendor Of Christmas

Contributed by Cameron Bottema on May 28, 2012

The splendor and majesty of Jesus upon His birth.

THE SPLENDOR OF CHRISTMAS Luke 2:1-20; Matthew 2:1-12 We are probably wrong when we paint pictures, write poetry, compose music, and preach sermons depicting the Wise Men from the East bending over the crude feeding trough in a cattle stable. That was the unique experience of the Shepherds, as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Friends

Easter Superlatives

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 3, 2018

The dictionary defines the word “superlatives” as “an expression of the highest degree of something.” The Easter story is full of superlatives. This sermon examines three of them.

Superlatives of the Easter Story Chuck Sligh April 1, 2018 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to John 20. INTRODUCTION Illus. – A little boy had a tendency to exaggerate things in order to get ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18, Luke 7:37-50

Denomination: Baptist

How And Why Christians Put On The New Self

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 7, 2018

In this lesson we examine how and why Christians put on the new self.

Scripture In preparation for last Sunday’s morning message on Ephesians 4:25-32, that I called “Living the Christian Life,” I read several commentaries, including one by Dr. D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones titled, Darkness and Light: An Exposition of Ephesians 4:17-5:17. In that commentary he has a chapter ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Socialism: Incompatible With Freedom And Liberty

Contributed by Russell (Rusty) Pruitt on Jul 4, 2019

A Fourth of July Message and a warning to America

SOCIALISM: INCOMPATIBLE WITH FREEDOM AND LIBERTY TEXT: EPH. 6:12 INTRODUCTION: On this Sunday before the 4th of July 2019, we celebrate the 243rd year of our founding as a nation. America is called, “The land of the free and the home of the brave.” We’re the land where liberty reigns and people ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Baptist

I Never Asked For This

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 27, 2018

A study in the book of 2 Samuel 4: 1 – 12

2 Samuel 4: 1 – 12 I never asked for this 4 When Saul’s son heard that Abner had died in Hebron, he lost heart, and all Israel was troubled. 2 Now Saul’s son had two men who were captains of troops. The name of one was Baanah and the name of the other Rechab, the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 4:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Ninth Commandment (11 Of 12)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 14, 2022

A pastor announced that the next week he would be preaching on the ninth commandment, “Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor.”

He requested that the congregation go home and read Mark, chapter seventeen before the next Sunday. When next Sunday came, before he started preaching, he asked, “How many of you read Mark, chapter seventeen this week?” About half of the congregation raised their hands to indicate they had. Then ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Old Self To New Self: Five Key Areas

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Aug 23, 2025

God wants to transform us into his image. It's his work but it's our work too. Paul gives five areas we need to address in putting off the old and putting on the new.

INTRODUCTION In several of Paul's letters to the churches, Paul starts with theological teaching and then moves on to practical instruction. He lays the theological foundations and sets out key theological truths. After that, he talks about how believers should live in the light of these ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

Constraining Jesus

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 31, 2002

If we really want the presence of Jesus we must put a demand upon him, He is always passing by but he will only come in where he is invited.

II Ki 4:8 And it fell on a day, that Elisha passed to Shunem, where was a great woman; and she constrained him to eat bread. And so it was, that as oft as he passed by, he turned in thither to eat bread. (KJV) THE PROPHET = THE WORD OF GOD constrained (KJV) 2388 chazaq (khaw-zak’); a primitive ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:8-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

False Prophets Series

Contributed by Kennith Hughes on Feb 16, 2007

This is taken from the second chapter of "The Five-Fold Ministry" manual. Listen to one of the sermons free online at www.higherealm.net.

A. Deut. 13:1-3,8; 18:20-22 Presumptuously = pride; haughtiness; arrogance; insolence Refers to intentional sin. 1. The problem is in the speaker (prophet) and the hearer. (see Ezek. 14:4,7-10) 2. The very essence of the above verses are, they are pointing people to themselves and to idols, not to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Godisnowhere"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Mar 27, 2018

Easter morn the disciples and Mary go to the tomb and see things that are different sort of like the words we see in GODISNOWHERE, some see God is now here others see God is no where. This Easter morn God is here he is risen.

GODISNOWHERE John 20:1-18 We view the same things but our perceptions are different like the word Godisnowhere. 1. Note of the things that are seen on resurrection Sunday • Mary saw the tomb and a stone rolled away • Peter and The other ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

Fellowship In A Fish

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 10, 2015

Testing

Jonah 2:1-10 FELLOWSHIP IN A FISH I. JONAH’S CRY FOR HELP. A. The Place Of Jonah’s Cry (1-2) - "Then Jonah ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-10

Denomination: Holiness

The Birth Of Christ (Account Of Luke) Series

Contributed by Jun Evangelista on Dec 7, 2014

A critical mind will certainly seek evidence about the nativity story i.e. if it is fictional or true to life event. Fortunately, historical event base on Rome’s history supported the nativity as a non-fiction.

The Birth of Christ According to the Gospel Accounts Matthew and Luke The Birth of Christ in the Account of Luke Luke 2:1-20 I. The possible anachronism? 2:1 In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. 2(This was the first census that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational