Sermons on Lying Is Theft:

What Does God Think About Homosexuality Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jun 19, 2004

Part 2 in series, What does God think about ... Addresses the issue of homosexuality

WHAT DOES GOD THINK ABOUT Part 2: Homosexuality A number of years ago, I had a man from the community call and ask if he could visit me. I said “sure,” and he came by. After talking for a while the heart-broken dad came to the reason he was there. He said, “My son is a homosexual. I am ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:26-27, Genesis 2:18-24

Denomination: Baptist

Every Careless Word

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jan 3, 2008

We need to be careful what we say because God will judge us by the things we say.

Every Careless Word Matthew 12:36-37 “But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment. For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned.” In short: we need to be careful what we say because God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:36-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stealing From God Series

Contributed by Juan Lane on Dec 27, 2002

This passage warns us of the dangers of stealing from God

Stealing From God Scripture Reference Acts 5:1-4 (KJV) Acts 5:1-4 1 But a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession, 2 And kept back part of the price, his wife also being privy to it, and brought a certain part, and laid it at the apostles’ feet. 3 But Peter said, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dreams & Dream Interpretation

Contributed by Donna Kazenske on Sep 7, 2002

I believe that many of God’s people are beginning to experience an increase in dreams and visions. Why is this happening? How can we know what the Lord is trying to communicate to us through dreams? This article will you give more understanding.

By: Donna J. Kazenske I believe that many of God’s people are beginning to experience an increase in dreams and visions. Why is this happening? How can we know what the Lord is trying to communicate to us through dreams? As many of you already know, dreams are very symbolic in nature. They are ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 12:6, Joel 2:28-29

Denomination: *other

Does God Want A Dirty Church

Contributed by Corey Laughary on Sep 19, 2006

What does it mean to "honor God with your lips" and yet be far from him? This sermon explores the type of followers Jesus is calling us to become.

Mark 7:1-23 “Does God want a Dirty Church?” 7:1 The Pharisees and some of the teachers of the law who had come from Jerusalem gathered around Jesus and 2 saw some of his disciples eating food with hands that were "unclean," that is, unwashed. 3(The Pharisees and all the Jews do not eat unless they ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Semper Paratus

Contributed by Bruce Johnson on Oct 8, 2006

This sermon from the Book of Job deals with our role as Christians when ministering to those who are hurting.

Semper Paratus Imagine this morning if you would that you are in a Mediterranean paradise. [Short pause] There once was a man who lived there. He was a good man. He raised his children to the best of his ability, he supported his wife in all her endeavors, and yes … he fully trusted and followed ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

No More Hypocrites, Please

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 24, 2006

Hypocrisy

"No More Hypocrites, Please!" Matthew 15:1-20 9/21/97 Intro: We all have many traditions that we keep. We bow our heads and close our eyes when we pray. It’s not the only way to pray. The Bible gives many examples of prayer. Yet, we think this is the only way to pray. *If you don’t pray ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Cool" Christmas Shopping...

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Nov 29, 2011

Significance of Christmas to those who have never tasted the Savior's love...

Cool Christmas “shopping” Once when a Sunday schooler was asked what she would give to her parents lovingly during Christmas, she is said to have replied with a disarming smile “A list of everything I want!” Cannot ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:25

Denomination: *other

The Lord Snatches Victory From The Enemy Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 8, 2012

There is cause for hope, even as the culture appears to be winning over the Church: Christ will be victorious though we will suffer for the victory.

Third Sunday of Lent 2012 Spirit of the Liturgy The Word of God today sounds a little like a conversation between a father and his child about spring break. Dad lays down the rules for his offspring’s safety: don’t pay homage to things that don’t deserve homage; don’t ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-25

Denomination: Catholic

The Man Who Obeyed God Series

Contributed by Richard A. Bradley on Mar 21, 2012

What makes it possible for us to obey God? From the example of a man who chose to obey the Lord we learn 3 vital principles of obedience.

WHAT’S IN A NAME? Ananias “THE MAN WHO OBEYED GOD” Acts 9:10-19 10 Now there was a certain disciple at Damascus named Ananias; and to him the Lord said in a vision, "Ananias." And he said, "Here I am, Lord." 11 So the Lord said to him, "Arise and go to the street called ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:10-19

Denomination: Baptist

Through My Most Grievous Fault Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 3, 2011

Change is inevitable; growth is optional, morally, spiritually, liturgically.

First Sunday of Lent 2011 The Spirit of the Liturgy The fruit was, she had to admit, highly attractive. Over the weeks since her creation, she had time to ponder it, to wonder why the fruit of this one tree was off-limits to her and her new husband. She had even invented a foil for her ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

Put On The Breastplate Of Righteousness Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Feb 22, 2010

Put on the full armor of God starting with the Belt of Truth, who is Jesus Christ, then put on the Breastplate of Righteousness, which is a clean heart provided by Christ’s sacrifice.

We read in Ephesians 3:10, Christ intent was that now, through the church, the manifold wisdom of God should be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly realms! Through the church, the wisdom of God is being known to angels! There is a spiritual world and we are part of it. Angels ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:13-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

It Is A New Year But What If You Had Just One More Year

Contributed by Daniel Bean on Feb 24, 2010

This sermon deals with what if we had just one more year.

IT IS JUST ONE MORE YEAR BUT WHAT IF WE HAD ONLY ONE MORE ? Luke 13:6-9 INTRODUCTION This is another year -time of starting over -fresh ideas -new challenges/opportunities Nothing may have changed but a new year is looked at as an opportunity for a fresh start. Some things to consider -time of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:6-9

Denomination: Church Of God

Be Reconciled To God

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 7, 2010

The father only seems like a chump, taking back the wastrel son. But I am not the elder son, I am the prodigal, needing forgiveness.

4th Sunday of Lent 2010 So we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. We beseech you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God. For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. If God had to join the rest of us in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Catholic

Is There Room In Your Inn

Contributed by Jeffrey Dillinger on Dec 20, 2010

This lesson talks about how Jesus was laid in a manger because there was no room for him in the inn. Then compares that thought with our hearts as an inn and if we have room for Jesus in us.

Is There Room In Your Inn? (Luke 2:1-7) Introduction: A. I heard on the radio that a GPS company had given several very small GPS transmitters to non-profits, especially churches. There had been a rash of people steeling Jesus from nativity scenes outside churches. With the GPS transmitters, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ