Sermons on Misuse Of Gold:

Sacrificing Unto Idols

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Apr 30, 2021

This message opens our eyes to the tragic consequences of idolatry, showing idolatry in 3-D, through the three terms Dispossession, Desolation, and Death.

I shared with you a few weeks ago that the Lord has impressed me to preach more on the topic of idolatry. The reason why is because I’ve been convicted that idolatry is a huge distraction that Satan uses to lure us off the path to God. The devil will use any means possible to hinder our ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 20:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Value Of Purity

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Nov 10, 2019

This is a part of a sermon series entitled Building Lasting Values, and looks at those values that we need to build God's Temple within us. Today's sermon is about the value of purity, or how to live a pure life in an impure world.

Building Lasting Values “The Value of Purity” Audio: https://mega.nz/#!rVcAUaxT!fs_ktd_U1JekrWx1FPzv8Iboj7Vh6vosxkLUMmzVxLE Today in our series on building values that will last, I want to talk about staying pure in an impure world. As Americans we care a lot about the purity in some areas, but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:3-7, Psalm 119:9

Denomination: Foursquare

Better Life: The Ten Commandments Part #1

Contributed by Marty Baker on Feb 14, 2022

The Ten Commandments teach us to love God and love people. We are not saved by them, but we are kept safe by them.

Part #1 Steps to a Better Life A Study of the Ten Commandments Welcome to the Blizzard of 2022! Well, it’s not exactly a blizzard, it’s cold, windy and rainy. If you are from the North … it’s just another day. If you are from the South … it’s a blizzard. We are glad to have you here and I ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-10

Denomination: Church Of God

What's A Preacher To Do? Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 20, 2022

After Paul's customary, brief introduction, he moved right into the challenges facing Timothy in his ministry in Ephesus. We can distill Paul's advice to Timothy down into four directives.

Introduction: A. Ministry can be a challenge for ministers and for members – How’s that for an understatement? B. But imagine seeing this “want ad” for a preacher: 1. “Must have experience as a shepherd, CEO, office manager, educator, salesman, diplomat, referee, writer, theologian, politician, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Value Of A Child Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Dec 31, 2021

Pro-life advocates use this Bible passage to show how God values the life of the unborn, while pro-choice advocates use this same Scripture in an attempt to justify abortion. This message looks at both sides of the debate.

Today, January 23, 2022, is recognized as Sanctity of Human Life Sunday in the Southern Baptist calendar; and so, I’m going to be discussing the value of the unborn child and have us look at the abortion debate. The abortion argument centers on human rights – namely the right of a person to make ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 21:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon # 27 - Heed God's Warnings Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Nov 20, 2024

God’s message through the Prophet Jonah was one of warning to the people of Nineveh to repent of their sinful ways. The call of God all through the bible is for people to repent and turn back to Him. Genuine repentance alone can bring genuine change that will please God and bless others.

We read in Jonah 3:3-4, “So Jonah arose, and went unto Nineveh, according to the word of the LORD. Now Nineveh was an exceeding great city, of three days' journey. And Jonah began to enter into the city a day's journey, and he cried, and said, Yet forty days, and Nineveh shall be ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:3-4, 2 Peter 3:9, Acts 17:30, Exodus 9:27, Numbers 22:34, Matthew 3:7-8, Luke 3:10-11, Luke 3:12-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

A Return To Civility: 4 Keep The Sabbath Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jul 20, 2024

In this crazy world, where it's rush, rush, rush, the idea of a day set apart for rest and reflection seems almost impossible. But, is it?

What a crazy world we live in today. Do you ever feel like the Rabbit in “Alice in Wonderland”? You know the one, he’s always rushing this way and that looking at his watch and muttering, “I’m late, I’m late”. It seems that every hour of every day is filled to the limit with things that need ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Nine Ways The Holy Spirit Helps Correct Leadership Mistakes

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 25, 2004

The Holy Spirit exposes how some leadership models only succeed temporarily as they meet some contextual need. Some leaders apply certain traditional leadership models because they are merely looking at the immediate cultural, financial and social needs o

Nine Ways the Holy Spirit Helps Correct Leadership Mistakes (1 Peter 5:2-5:3) Illustration: Shepherd the flock of God . . . [by] being examples. --1 Peter 5:2-3 A mother cheetah brought a live gazelle fawn to her 5-month-old cubs and released it. After the cubs made several unsuccessful attacks, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cost Of Discipleship Series

Contributed by Tim Barrett on Jul 5, 2004

Expository sermon which outlines the cost of discipleship in light of what Christ has done for us.

The cost of discipleship Illustration: John Wesley and the Moravians. - during the storm the Moravians had a peace and were singing to God - they were totally committed to God and therefore they knew their lives were in Gods hands - John ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:18-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Need For Good Financial Administration Series

Contributed by Joel Santos on Dec 2, 2004

(Part 2) This passage shows Paul’s desire and strategy for good financial administration.

THE NEED FOR GOOD FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION (Part 2) (8:16) But thanks be to God who puts the same earnest care for you in the heart of Titus. (17) For he not only accepted our appeal, but being himself very earnest he is going to you of his own accord. (18) With him we are sending the brother who ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Common Sense About Commonality

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 13, 2003

Love for one another is a prerequisit for real fellowship with one another

He was a denominational executive who found himself being accused of heresy simply because he’d participated in a prayer service with people who weren’t Christians. Another congregation flaunted a young man who was sleeping with his stepmother. Still another group saw those who lived lives against ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:19-21, Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Gift Empowered Ministry Part 5 Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jan 20, 2006

Final message on spiritual gifts.

GIFT EMPOWERED MINISTRY Defining Our Ministry Through Our Giftedness INTRODUCTION: here we are once again, on the other side of the Christmas season, and back to the book of 1 Corinthians. Now, before we changed gears and went into the Christmas season, we were looking at our spiritual gifts, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: Baptist

Anger; Sinful Or Not?

Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on May 18, 2005

What does the Bible say about anger? Can it ever be a good thing? This sermon gives some practical steps in identifying, handling and combating sinful anger. To show that anger is a God given emotion and that alot of energy is generated that should be u

ANGER ; SINFUL OR NOT Date: May 18th 2005 Text: Ephesians 4:26-32 I. ANGER IS NOT SINFUL IN AND BY ITSELF A. It’s ok to get angry; God does. 1. God gets angry a. (Psalm 85:4) Turn us, O God of our salvation, and cause thine anger toward us to cease. b. (Psalm 7:11) God ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-32

Denomination: Baptist

10 Commandments: How Should Christians Observe Them?

Contributed by Tommy Ellis on May 5, 2002

Compares Old Testament observance of the commandments with Jesus’ expectations.

THE 10 COMMANDMENTS HOW SHOULD CHRISTIANS OBSERVE THEM? All of the great religions that proclaim belief in one God submit to the 10 Commandments. Yet, how do we, as Christians, understand and obey these so-called Jewish commandments? Please read Exodus 20:1-17 For the Christian, the 10 ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Three Temptations

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Mar 4, 2001

Learning the strategy and intentions behind Satan’s temptations placed on Jesus.

IT HAS HUMOROUSLY BEEN SAID THAT, "IT’S EASIER TO ASK FOR FORGIVENESS THAN IT IS TO ASK FOR PERMISSION." WHEN IT COMES TO THE CHRISTIAN LIFE THIS IS DANGEROUS. DANGEROUS, BECAUSE IT IMPLIES THAT ONE WOULD RATHER GO ON JUSTIFYING LIVING WRONG THAN FACE THE ACCOUNTABILITY OF ADJUSTING THEIR LIVES ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Free Methodist