Sermons on Media Manipulation:

Contrasting Healthy And Unhealthy Ways Of Viewing Spiritual Gifts

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 18, 2006

Unhealthy Views of Spiritual Gifts-* Useful for gaining popularity, status and power * Useful for helping one stand out from the crowd * Useful for self-aggrandizement (Increasing one’s power, rank or wealth) * Useful for protecting oneself from other’

Contrasting Healthy and Unhealthy Ways of Viewing Spiritual Gifts 1 Corinthians 12:6 (NIV, NIRV, TNIV, KJV) Unhealthy Views of Spiritual Gifts * Useful for gaining popularity, status and power * Useful for helping one stand out from the crowd * Useful for self-aggrandizement ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:6-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Clashing Of The Kings

Contributed by Craig Benner on Dec 15, 2012

Two kings existed a long time ago that were so opposite. Today, there are two who want to be king of your life. Which one will you place upon the throne?

Clashing of the Kings (El Choque de los Reyes) Mt. 2:1-16 The idea of a scrooge is not new. It is as old as the Bible. On that very first Christmas, there was a man who tried to kill all that is central to this special holiday. He is not ficticious. He was a man who became king, but was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Prayer And Fasting

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 11, 2013

Fasting and prayer are personal services of worship to God.

Prayer and Fasting June 9, 2013 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Fasting and prayer are personal services of worship to God. Focus Passage: Matthew 6:6 -18 Supplemental Passage: "Two men went up into the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Sin Of Taking Advantage Of Others Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 13, 2024

Taking advantage of others is like draining their soul, leaving them empty and dry. It may fill our pockets, but it drains our humanity.

In the Bible, God teaches us to love our neighbors as ourselves and to treat others the way we want to be treated. But sadly, there are those who choose to exploit and manipulate others for their own gain. In Leviticus 19:13, God says, "Do not take advantage of a hired worker who is poor and ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 19:13, Matthew 18:23-35

Avoiding Domestic Violence Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 23, 2025

Domestic violence is a grievous evil that destroys homes, injures hearts, and defiles the will of God for families.

AVOIDING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Text: Ephesians 5:28-29 “So ought men to love their wives as their own bodies. He that loveth his wife loveth himself. For no man ever yet hated his own flesh; but nourisheth and cherisheth it, even as the Lord the church.” Supporting Text: ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:28-29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Warning Against Helping Toxic And Greedy People. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 25, 2024

I want to write about a crucial issue that affects many of us.

It's a trap that appears noble on the surface but can lead to spiritual and emotional exhaustion. I'm referring to the danger of helping toxic and greedy people. We've all been there - wanting to assist someone in need, hoping to make a positive impact, and showing compassion. However, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23, Ephesians 6:2-3, Matthew 22:39

Guard Your Relationships From The Sneaky Tactics Of The Devil Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 26, 2025

In this sermon, we will explore few ways the Devil tries to sneak into our relationships and provide biblical guidance on how to guard against his tactics.

As Christians, we are constantly reminded that our spiritual enemy, the Devil, is always on the prowl, seeking to destroy our relationships and lead us astray from God's will. In this sermon, we will explore few ways the Devil tries to sneak into our relationships and provide biblical guidance ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:3, Ephesians 4:27

Overcoming Spiritual Attacks SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 12, 2023

The enemy constantly tries to harm God's people in various ways, but through the power of the Holy Spirit, we have complete freedom. We are not victims, but victors.

Today, we will delve into the topic of spiritual arrows and their impact on the lives of believers. Spiritual arrows are invisible attacks from the kingdom of darkness that target specific individuals or groups. These arrows can cause harm, affliction, confusion, division, character disorders, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:5

Topics: Christian Freedom, Spiritual Warfare

Blindness Of The Mind

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 2, 2005

Sermon on the mental and spiritual blindness of the unbeliever

Blindness of the Mind II Cor. 4:4 INTRO.:I have met people spiritually blind who have no vision of what God can do for them or what they can do for God. I pity them. Blindness of the mind is more crippling than physical blindness. Most people who are mentally blind don’t know it. We often wonder, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

National Day Of Prayer, Guide

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Apr 10, 2008

The Best way to pray for our nations is to pray according to the written Word of God.

National Day of Prayer, Biblical Guide Praise: “Know that the LORD is God. It is He who made us, and we are His; we are His people, the sheep of His pasture. Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and praise His name. For the LORD is good and His love ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Read The Whole Chapter

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 9, 2019

A study in the book of Esther 10: 1 – 3

Esther 10: 1 – 3 I read the whole chapter 1 And King Ahasuerus imposed tribute on the land and on the islands of the sea. 2 Now all the acts of his power and his might, and the account of the greatness of Mordecai, to which the king advanced him, are they not written in the book of the chronicles ...read more

Scripture: Esther 10:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Difference Between A Content Creator Pastor And Non-Content Creator Pastor By G B Willie Series

Contributed by Godsgift Bee Willie on Apr 23, 2025

Acts 20:28

The Calling vs. The Platform “For many are called, but few are chosen.” — Matthew 22:14 The Role of a Pastor in a Digital Age The role of a pastor has always been sacred—one of shepherding, teaching, and leading people into a closer relationship with God. However, with the rise of digital media, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Pure Eye

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Sep 16, 2025

It is hard to see the good in the world when the bad gets the attention.

A Pure Eye Luke 11:33 - 36 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 33 “No one lights a lamp and puts it away in a cellar nor under a basket, but on the lampstand, so that those who enter may see the light. 34 “Your eye is the lamp of your body; when your eye is clear, your whole body also is full of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:33-36

Denomination: United Methodist

Series Planning Guide Series

Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Jan 12, 2021

TO BE PROPERLY PREPARED PLAN OUT YOU SERIES

Selfless Series Document Series Title: Selfless Run dates January 2021 3-24 4parts Topic: Every new year, we make decisions about who we want to be. We make resolutions; we set goals. Often, these goals are focused on ourselves. Losing weight, saving money — even the best goals are ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Confronting Unsound Doctrine-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 19, 2011

2 of 2. Paul charged Timothy to enforce Christian doctrine in the church at Ephesus. Christian leadership must confront unsound doctrine within the church. But Where is it to be confronted? Unsound Christian doctrine(in the Church) is confronted...

CONFRONTING UNSOUND DOCTRINE-II—1Timothy 1:3-11 Attention: A house built with cheap materials & poorly designed. OR..... An actual obituary from the Rome, GA paper Rome News-Tribune: Mr. Donald Charles Unsworth Mr. Donald Charles Unsworth, age 78 of Charlton Street, Rome died Monday ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:3-11

Denomination: Baptist