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Be Wise About Your Tongue Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 3, 2024

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One of the primary issues addressed in Proverbs is the use of our tongues. In this sermon, we explore the wrong and right uses of the tongue, and discuss how to control the tongue.

Introduction: A. The story is told about an ancient philosopher named Xanthus who told his servant to go to the market and find the very best thing available to cook for a special dinner for his friends. 1. The philosopher and his guests sat down for the dinner and were treated to four courses of ...read more

Scripture: James 3:2-10, Proverbs 18:21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Overcoming Temptation: Jesus’ Example In Resisting Satan Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jul 16, 2025

| 156 views

Jesus didn’t just defeat temptation for Himself — He demonstrated how you can walk in victory. Armed with the Word. Filled with the Spirit. Anchored in your God-given identity. Temptation is inevitable — but defeat is not.

Overcoming Temptation: Jesus’ Example in Resisting Satan June 8, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Matthew 4:1-11 We’ve spent the last several months pulling back the veil on the enemy’s tactics — exposing his schemes, his snares, and his shadow games. Let’s be real: Satan is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Brethren

The Importance Of Forgiveness

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Aug 1, 2023

| 1,554 views

After the cleansing of the Temple, Jesus teaches the Disciples about Forgiveness

The Importance of Forgiveness Mark 11:25-33, Matthew 18:23-34 Good morning. Doctor Karen Swartz of Johns Hopkins Hospital, said about unforgiveness, “There is a physical burden to being hurt and disappointed, Chronic anger puts you into a fight-or-flight mode, which results in numerous changes ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:25-33, Matthew 18:23-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Commissioning Of The Apostles Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 13, 2024

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| 1,989 views

Acts 1:6-8 shows us that the mission that Jesus gave his apostles began with his commissioning of them.

Introduction Luke wrote two books. The first book is called The Gospel According to Luke. His second book is usually called The Acts of the Apostles. The two books together are part one and part two of the same story of Jesus. Luke said in Acts 1:1, “In the first book, O Theophilus, I have dealt ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Happy Money Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 27, 2024

| 733 views

If you want to be a happy giver, give willingly from your heart, and give generously from your hoard.

Bob Russell, retired pastor of the Southeast Christian Church in Louisville, Kentucky, recalls a sermon he preached years ago on hoarding. In that sermon, Pastor Bob pointed out the foolishness of waiting until we die to give our children their inheritance. He explained, “When we die, our children ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 35:4-29, Exodus 36:2-7, 2 Corinthians 9:7

Denomination: Evangelical Free

What The World Really Needs Now

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Nov 4, 2024

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What the world needs now is for the Church to be what God intended for it to be. We need to walk circumspectly, carefully and discreetly making sure our steps are order by the Lord, that He is leading and guiding us and that we are not just wandering aimlessly through this world.

What the World Really Needs By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING:- The other week I spoke about the Evangelical preacher that so-called rebuked the Black church for endorsing and voting for Kamala Harris and by now I am sure you know it was Donnie Swaggart that made the statement and people ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17, Ephesians 6:18, 2 Timothy 4:18

Denomination: Apostolic

Don't Sell Out

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Mar 31, 2025

| 2,277 views

Truth is a rarity, but that’s only part of what makes it so valuable. You must make Truth your own, value it, defend it, stand for it, and protect it at all costs.

Don’t Sell Out By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - Truth is a rarity, but that’s only part of what makes it so valuable. Truth aligns with what is real; it reflects God’s character; it guides us through life. Once we possess TRUTH, no amount of rationalizing, mocking, or threatening ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:23, Proverbs 12:22, Ephesians 4:25, 2 Timothy 2:15, 1 Timothy 3:15, John 3:33, 3 John 1:4 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Apostolic

How The Holy Spirit Convicts Abusers Of Power

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

based on 52 ratings

| 3,570 views

How to not be overcome by power abusers but to overcome with God’s goodness, love and truth

How the Holy Spirit Convicts Abusers of Power Illustration:In The Christian Leader, Don Ratzlaff retells a story Vernon Grounds came across in Ernest Gordon’s Miracle on the River Kwai. The Scottish soldiers, forced by their Japanese captors to labor on a jungle railroad, had degenerated to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are People Really Good At Heart?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

based on 53 ratings

| 7,688 views

Are People Really Good at Heart? (Rom. 3:11-18)

Are People Really Good at Heart? (Rom. 3:11-18) Illustration:[According to a recent poll] 88% of Catholics and a majority of Presbyterian and Methodist evangelizers [those who actively try to share their "faith"] believe that "if people are generally good, or do enough good things for others ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:11-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Mother's Request Series

Contributed by James Hayford Sr. on Nov 15, 2000

based on 24 ratings

| 12,501 views

Jesus talks with the mother of two of His disciples about being a servant.

A MOTHER’S REQUEST” Fourth In The Series: “Conversations With Christ” Matthew 20:20-28 LET’S LOOK AT OUR TEXT: 20 Then the mother of Zebedee’s sons came to Jesus with her sons and, kneeling down, asked a favor of him. 21 "What is it you want?" he asked. She said, "Grant that one of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: *other

The Alpha And Omega

Contributed by Rita Sims on Apr 7, 2001

based on 144 ratings

| 10,500 views

We all have to serve somebody or something. Do we serve ourselves or things or others or do we serve the Lord?

I have chosen this sermon, because when I told my 9-year old daughter I was submitting sermons, she remembered this one best. "You may be an ambassador to England or France, You may like to gamble, you might like to dance. You may be the heavyweight champion of the world, You might be a socialite ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-8

Denomination: United Methodist

Falling Prey To The Popularity Trap

Contributed by James Wilson on Oct 18, 2000

based on 114 ratings

| 10,655 views

Teach the congregation to break free of the need to please others.

Falling Prey to the Popularity Trip Ecclesiastes 2:14-16 14 The wise man's eyes are in his head, but the fool walks in darkness. And yet I know that one fate befalls them both. 15 Then I said to myself, "As is the fate of the fool, it will also befall me. Why then have I been extremely wise?" So ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus On Right Ministy Series

Contributed by Daniel Villa on Oct 21, 2002

based on 24 ratings

| 5,408 views

Jesus teaches His Followers how to minister effectively to loved ones when rejected.

JESUS ON RIGHT MINISTRY (What to do when others reject your efforts for ministry) Matthew 7:1-12 Kingdom Life Series #23 Sermon Objective: Disclose Jesus’ strategy for reaching out to people that we care – family members, friends, colleagues and others who are close to us. Introduction: Have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-12

Denomination: Church Of God

Why The Devil Goes To Church

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Oct 22, 2002

based on 844 ratings

| 93,622 views

This sermon is meant to help us evaluate how we worship and to warn us to avoid Satan’s influence even at church.

Every time Jesus met someone demon-possessed He kicked the demons out! This case is unusual because of where it took place - in the very house of God! Why in the world would a man possessed by demons even be interested in going to the house of God? Why would the devil want to go to church? 1. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

Reasons For Disqualification For Service

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 10, 2001

based on 35 ratings

| 4,280 views

Why some people are disqualified for being used of God

Why Are Some People Disqualified for Positions of Service Acts 1:21-26 1. Many people are disqualified for positions of service in the church because of their sins of omission. ILlustration:There’s a fine line between courage and foolishness. Too bad it’s not a fence. Do not be a fence sitter ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:21-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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