Sermons on Minor Prophet:

Is It Wrong For A Christian To Smoke?

Contributed by Darrell Jones on Mar 12, 2003

I have often been asked by christians "why if the Bible doesn’t mention smoking, how can it be wrong" I believe this message answers those questions.

What’s Wrong With A Christian Who Smokes? Text (1Cor. 3:16-17) (A) Would Jesus Smoke? Honestly can you imagine Jesus inhaling a cigarette? Can you picture the Lord blowing smoke in your face? NO! Jesus is our example of what a Christian should be. (ILL) My great-grandmother used to say, "If God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:16-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Work Hard, Pray Hard

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Sep 21, 2006

We serve God and others in our daily labors and activities. As we share God’s love and the good news of Jesus Christ, God calls us to work hard and pray hard.

Ecclesiastes 2:24-26, 12:9-14 “Work Hard, Pray Hard” INTRODUCTION For over one hundred years, the people of the United States have celebrated Labor Day on the first Monday of September. Labor Day began as a concession by the government for its poor, violent handling of the Pullman Railroad ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:24-26

Denomination: Lutheran

A Kingdom Of Pointers Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 17, 2002

What is the difference between a guilt-ridden person who is frantically trying to reform society and the serious Christian?

A Kingdom of Pointers (John 1:19-51) Question: What is the difference between a guilt-ridden person who is frantically trying to reform society and the serious Christian? I. John the Baptist Was a Sort-of Reformer, but Not Frantic…. 1. Day one: while Jesus, returned from the dessert, is ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-51

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Because We Belong To God

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Oct 26, 2005

Because we belong to God we must be holy in our conduct, live in reverent fear, and love one another sincerely. An expository message.

Because We Belong to God I Pet. 1:13-25 INTRO.: the Apostle reminds his readers in vv. 1-12 of all they have for which to praise God. They are truly blessed by the grace of God. However, such blessings carry with them serious obligations and in the passage before us, he outlines some of them. Here ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Modern Forms Of False Christianity

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 12, 2010

The Bible often warns us of men preaching "another Jesus," "another spirit," and “another gospel.” Much is changing in the religious world about us. We must be rooted and grounded in biblical principles.

Intro: The Bible often warns us of men preaching "another Jesus," "another spirit," and “another gospel.” Much is changing in the religious world about us. We must be rooted and grounded in biblical principles. There are at least seven extreme forms of Christianity that do not fit biblical ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:1-14

Denomination: *other

Sacred Altars

Contributed by Allen James on Oct 19, 2009

Often times when we think of a sacred altar we focus more on being in the right place rather than being God’s person who is filled with God’s presence.

Sacred Altars • Ezra 1:1-4, 2:1-2, 3:1-7 OPENING IDEA: Where are your Sacred Spaces in life? WEDDING. SIGN. LIFE EVENT. FOOTBALL STADIUM. CAMP. CEMETERY. We often return to these sacred spaces to revisit and/or sometimes to rebuild or resurrect the memory or even that place in life. Feel like ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Study On Epistle Of Ephesians Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Dec 21, 2013

Introduction to Ephesians

EPHESIANS Read: Ephesians 1:1-2 Introduction to the Church at Ephesus: Jesus Vs Diana: Located at the western edge of Asia Minor, with easy access to the Aegean Sea, It was at its height in the 1st and 2nd centuries, a rich heritage of wealth, philosophy and Roman law. Most attractive was the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-2

Denomination: Methodist

His Circumcision Cannot Make Him Righteous Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 4, 2018

In addition to the law, the Jew prided himself on the rite of circumcision. It was instituted by God as a sign of His covenant with Abraham. God said, "All of you must be circumcised."

His Circumcision Cannot Make Him Righteous Roman 2:25-27 25 For circumcision is indeed profitable if you keep the law; but if you are a breaker of the law, your circumcision has become uncircumcision. In addition to the law, the Jew prided himself on the rite of circumcision. This is a minor ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:25-27

Denomination: Baptist

Why Would I Do That? I Love My Brother. Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 22, 2010

Only if we love Christ and experience His love for us will we want to share Him with others.

Monday after Pentecost May 24, 2010 You Will Be My Witnesses The readings from today’s Gospel give us a clear and bold testimony about how the first generation of Christ’s disciples lived out the command of Jesus to be His witnesses to the ends of the earth. Peter, writing to the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Catholic

Find Your Strength

Contributed by Delishia Davis on Mar 30, 2016

There are times in our lives that are difficult to handle and process through and we need strength! We need strength to endure, strength to press forward, strength to hold on, and sometimes even strength to keep moving in the name of the Lord.

“David was now in serious trouble because his men were very bitter about losing their wives and children, and they began to talk of stoning him. But David found strength in the LORD his God.” (1 Samuel 30:6 NLT) The recorded word of 1 Samuel 30 reveals David in a difficult position of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-6

Denomination: United Methodist

The Spirit Of Offense (A Sign Of End Times)

Contributed by Sheryln Miller on Jan 31, 2019

Did you know that one of the signs that we are in the last days is that people are so quickly angered and offended.

Due to today’s political environment many are saying we are living in the last days. A fellow told me he realized we are living in the last days, when Donald Trump was elected and named his motorcade limo “The Beast.” I haven’t told him yet, but it looks like the beast was made and named in 2015 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"being The Apologist"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Feb 9, 2019

How do we defend the faith?

“Being an Apologist” 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 1. Paul is a Defender of the Faith Paul is an Apologist Defender, Supporter, • Note how he is described least of the apostles He says, “I am unfit to be an apostle “vs 9For I am the least of the apostles and do not even deserve to be called an apostle, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

The Gospel Of Mercy And Compassion Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 13, 2018

Luke’s writings show the mercy and compassion of Jesus.

Feast of St. Luke 2018 St. Paul had a long and fruitful ministry. He is certainly one of the patron saints of the new evangelization, but St. Luke, our day’s patron, is not far behind. Luke was a gentile who joined Paul on the missionary journey in which for the first time he crossed from Asia ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-9, 2 Timothy 4:10-17

Denomination: Catholic

Paul Becomes A Leader Lesson 42 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 19, 2018

Paul becomes a leader

A. FIRST MISSIONARY JOURNEY – ACTS 13, 14 1. The call to service. “Now separate to Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them” (Acts 13:2). a. Great Commission. b. _______________________________________. c. __________________________________ (John 15:16). 2. To ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Two Ways To Pray, One Effective, The Other Not So Much

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 21, 2025

Our Gospel from St. Luke is the only place in the NT where we can find this parable of the Pharisee and the Publican, or tax-collector. Both go up to the Temple to pray.

Thirtieth Sunday Integral 2025 The deuterocanonical book of Sirach, a late work in Hebrew that survived only in Gk, is kind of a long reflection on the entire OT. It was used by the Church to help new barbarian members understand the moral law and the road to virtuous living so much that it was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14, 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 2 Timothy 4:16-18, John 3:16, Psalm 34:2-3, Psalm 34:17-18, Psalm 34:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic