Sermons on Manipulator:

Worship Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on May 3, 2016

how should we worship God?

God’s Chosen People the Israelites were freed from slavery from Egypt. God promised them a land filled with milk and honey but they wandered in the desert for 40 years because of their sinfulness. Only 2 people, Joshua and Caleb, remained alive from the original 2 million Israelites from ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 8:30-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Defines Faith Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jan 23, 2017

How would you define faith?

Let us continue to worship God by learning more from the Gospel of Mark. Open your Bibles there…. Remember that Mark was not one of the first 12 Disciples of Christ but became a useful minister with the Apostle Paul, who himself was not one of the first 12. Jesus started with 12 followers to expand ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-40

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Confession And Repentance

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Oct 16, 2017

Understanding confessing and repentance - what they are and what they are not

Confession and Repentance ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: Before I begin, let me share that a good portion of what is contained herein was gleaned from an article by Brad Hambrick on October 15, 2017, entitled Manipulative Repentance: 8 Red Flag Phrases. The article was published online at: ChurchLeaders.com. I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Harden Not Your Hearts Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 10, 2015

Not to share one's wealth with the poor is stealing from them.

Thursday in the First Week in Course 2015 Joy of the Gospel The two NT readings we have heard today are linked by a single notion expressed in the words “moved with pity.” Jesus looked on this poor leper and, in the Greek, became splagchnistheis. This is something we have all ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: Catholic

What About It, Daddy?

Contributed by Craig Benner on Jun 18, 2011

The dad of the prodigal has a good deal to teach us about right attitudes and right actions when it comes to dealing with problem children.

What about it, Daddy? The Father of the Prodigal Lk. 15:11-24 I. He was the Provider of the Family --Master of the home 1 Tim. 5:8 But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel. Dad should provide basic ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

From Epiphany To Transfiguration

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 29, 2017

An epiphany is a sudden and unexpected revelation. Transfiguration is seeing Jesus in all His glory. It is His righteousness which prepares us to face God.

FROM EPIPHANY TO TRANSFIGURATION. Psalm 50:1-6. An epiphany is a wonderful, unpredictable thing. It is defined as a sudden and unexpected revelation. It is not something that we come to expect, or can hunt down. Not something that we can earn through works, or prayers, or religious rites. Or ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 50:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lot Was Looted Series

Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 21, 2013

Lot the nephew of the great man of God Abraham kept erring in his life and made some drastic decisions which not only affected him but also the entire family. Beware!

Lot was looted Genesis 14:11”Then they took all the goods of Sodom and Gomorrah, and all their provisions, and went their way.” Lot the nephew of the great man of God Abraham kept erring in his life and made some drastic decisions which not only affected him but also the entire ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:10-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Accountability Before Jesus

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 2, 2014

The Great Assize.

ACCOUNTABILITY BEFORE JESUS. Matthew 25:31-46. This passage speaks to us of our final accountability before Jesus. Many people will acknowledge our accountability before God, whatever that may mean to them: but there is no reckoning with God without Jesus (John 14:9). This is not just for those ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Beware Of Privateers With Private Interpretations

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 19, 2019

False prophets are coming after you to take over your church and ladies to bed you and not wed you in the name of God.

2 Peter 1:20 Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation. 21 For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost. Be careful of those who claim to have some newly revealed thing that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:20-21, Jeremiah 23:21-22, 2 Timothy 3:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Jacob And Esau.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 23, 2023

The purposes of God and the scheming of Jacob.

JACOB AND ESAU. Genesis 25:19-34. 1. The two nations in Rebekah’s womb. GENESIS 25:19-20. As the genealogy passes from Abraham to Isaac we are told that Isaac was forty years old when he married Rebekah. GENESIS 25:21. Once again there is a record of prolonged barrenness within the family. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:19-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Timeline Of The Last Supper.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 4, 2022

The two plans met at that table.

TIMELINE OF THE LAST SUPPER. Luke 22:1-34. LUKE 22:1. The first thing that we notice as we enter into this passage is that it was the LORD who was setting the timetable for Jesus’ death. “The feast of unleavened bread drew nigh.” It was the PASSOVER, the commemoration of the deliverance of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:1-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Letting Go Of Toxic Relationships. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Aug 22, 2024

As Christians, we are called to love and respect our spouses, but what happens when that love is not reciprocated?

As Christians, we are called to love and respect our spouses, but what happens when that love is not reciprocated? What if your partner does not provide basic needs, controls, and manipulates you? The Bible teaches us that God wants us to be treated with love, respect, and care in our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, Matthew 19:8-9

Melchizedek.

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Oct 16, 2021

So why was Jesus declared by God to be of the Order of Melchizedek?

Sermon Title: Melchizedek. Scripture Text: Hebrews 5:1-10 Now hear the reading of Gods Word: Hebrews 5:1-10 NLT 5 Every high priest is a man chosen to represent other people in their dealings with God. He presents their gifts to God and offers sacrifices for their sins. 2 And ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Characterless People Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 2, 2023

The words rendered "murmurers" and "complainers" occur nowhere else in the New Testament. The words are synonymous terms to express the same thought with more strength and emphasis.

09.11.23 Jude 1:16 Characterless People Jude 1:16: “These are murmurers, complainers, walking after their own lusts; and their mouth speaketh great swelling words, having men's persons in admiration because of advantage.” Murmurers and Complainers: The words rendered "murmurers" ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:16

Denomination: Methodist

A Backfired Joke Series

Contributed by Diana Tyler on Sep 6, 2023

Samson's joke leads to chaos

As Samson's father was making final arrangements for the marriage, Samson threw a party at Timnah as was the custom for elite young men. When the bride's parents saw him, 30 young men were selected from the town to be his companions. Judges 14:10-11 Samson said to them, "Let me tell ...read more

Scripture: Judges 14:12-15