Sermons on Malice:

Setting An Example Through Our Speech

Contributed by Chew Chew on Aug 5, 2007

Setting an example through our speech

Title: Setting an example through our speech Text: 1 Timothy 4:12; Matt 5:18 1TI 4:12 Let no one look down on your youthfulness, but rather in speech, conduct, love, faith and purity, show yourself an example of those who believe. Introduction Paul told Timothy not to let anyone look down at his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Be Different Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 31, 2015

This is the 2nd sermon in the series "Don't Be Discouraged". Christians, we are to be different than those of the world.

Series: Don’t Be Discouraged [#2] BE DIFFERENT 1 Peter 1:13-2:3 Introduction: As I look around and see all of the evil going on in the world it’s easy to get discouraged. We can throw our hands in the air and give up, or blame things on the younger generations, or quit trying, or ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Choice. The Principle Of Living A Fulfiled Life

Contributed by Efe Oluwatosin on Jun 26, 2024

There is always hope as long as we are alive. The gates to both life and hell are open continuously, allowing for the possibility to transition from one to the other at any given time.

Matthew 7:13-14 “You can enter God’s Kingdom only through the narrow gate. The highway to hell is broad, and its gate is wide for the many who choose that way. But the gateway to life is very narrow, and the road is difficult, and only a few ever find it.” Regardless of how far one may have ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Letting Go Of Those Who Don’t Love You Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Aug 20, 2024

In this sermon , we’ll explore biblical guidance on releasing those who don’t reciprocate our love.

Holding on to someone who doesn't love you can be a painful and draining experience. It's essential to recognize when it's time to let go and move forward. In this sermon , we'll explore biblical guidance on releasing those who don't reciprocate our love. "The Lord is near ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:14

Have You Forgiven Your Brethren? Series

Contributed by Alis Cerrahyan on Jun 22, 2019

If we truly understand and receive the meaning of God's work through the Cross; the least we can do is to forgive one another out of gratefulness for his mercy.

God, in his infinite mercy, never disconnected from his creation. The disconnect came into play due to our disobedience; whether we prefer to blame Adam for the fall of mankind or ourselves since we manage to come up with a few poor choices here and there. Romans 3:23 says, "For all have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34, Ephesians 4:31, Romans 3:23

What Makes A Marriage Work? Series

Contributed by Eugene Pansler Jr on Feb 3, 2019

what makes a marriage work

What makes a marriage work, is it money, is it material thing's, or is it moments of pleasure? What makes a marriage work, (first, second, third), it's: 1. Putting Christ First. What makes a marriage work, it's letting Jesus be Lord in your heart, home, and habits. In ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:31

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Hears (Psalm 28)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 17, 2026

When does God hear our prayers?

Are there conditions required for answered prayers? Are there divine consequences of good and evil deeds? Let’s begin in Psalm 28. When we pray, do we ask God to hear our pleas? Do we waver in faith? To You, Lord, I call; My rock, do not be deaf to me, For if You are silent to me, I will become ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Failure To Communicate Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 25, 2017

Much of the conflict in our lives comes from "a failure to communicate". But it isn't that we fail to make ourselves clear. The problem is often that our communication is corrupt. Do you know what that means and do you know how to fix that?

OPEN: A woman went into the office of a divorce lawyer and told him she wanted to file for divorce. “Do you have any grounds!” the judge asked. “Just two acres,” she said. “Ma’am you don’t understand. I mean do you have a grudge!” “No we don’t have a grudge, we park the car in front of ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Carrots, Eggs, And Coffee Beans

Contributed by Corey Arnold on Dec 2, 2003

A children’s sermon about how we deal with adversity. It includes the props of fresh carrots, cooked carrots, hard boiled eggs, coffee beans, water, pot of coffee and possibly coffee candy.

Carrots, Eggs, and Coffee Beans INTRO: Call kids up. “Does anyone know what adversity is?” It is when something comes into your life which is not fun. Like someone being mean to you for no reason. Or when bad things come into your life whether you expect it or not. Give out some ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Attitude Of Spoken Words

Contributed by Joel Carwile on Jan 31, 2001

How our words speak to others around us and to ourselves.

The Attitude of Spoken Words 29 Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers. 30 And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption. 31 Let all bitterness, and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Will To Trust

Contributed by Robert Travis on Jul 12, 2001

God wants us to have faith and not fear.

THE WILL TO TRUST (Psalms 56:3) What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee. (KJV) (Psalms 56:11) In God have I put my trust: I will not be afraid what man can do unto me. (KJV) I. HIS GENERAL COMPLAINT vv. 1,2,5,6 (Psalms 56:1-2) Be merciful unto me, O God: for man would swallow me up; he ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 56:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of A Forgiving Church

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Aug 12, 2007

This is a very short but powerful message about a church practicing forgiveness. A church that can not forgive cant grow.

The Power of a Forgiving Church Acts 2:14/Matthew 18:15-17/Mark 11:25/Ephesians 4:30-32 Intro: Look at a United Church They were all of one accord (Acts 1:14) They were praying together in one place (Acts 2:1) They were of one heart and soul (Acts 4:32) This church Had Many Potential ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Because We Belong To God, Part 2

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Oct 26, 2005

Because we belong to God, we should desire spiritual nourishment to grow, we enjoy certain blessings, and we have a holy purpose in life.

Because We Belong to God Part 2 I Pet. 2:1-10 INTRO.: We want to continue today thinking about certain things a Christian should do and be just because he is a Christian. Last week we spoke of being holy in conduct, living in reverent fear, and loving one another sincerely. There are other very ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Vengeance Is Not Ours

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Feb 15, 2012

We should forgive others for we have been forgiven.

Vengeance Is Not Ours February 12, 2012 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We should forgive others for we have been forgiven. Focus Passage: 2 Samuel 4:1-12 Supplemental Passage: Never pay back evil for evil to anyone. Respect what is right in the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Passover Not By

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Aug 23, 2012

It is estimated that not less than 250,000lambs would have be required for all of Israel. Yet God saw them all as one. They were the forerunner (type) of the Lamb of God… Jesus!

PreText) Exodus chapter 12 (Word of Promise Audio) Text) I Corinthians 5: 6-8 “Your glorying [is] not good. Know ye not that a little leaven leaveneth the whole lump? 7- Purge out therefore the old leaven, that ye may be a new lump, as ye are unleavened. For even Christ our passover is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:6-8

Denomination: Pentecostal