Sermons on Moral Failings:

Destiny By Choice!

Contributed by Charles Hughes on Jun 15, 2004

As soon as you arise each day, you will have choices to make. The choices you make today, will take you toward or away from your divine destiny! Remember, choices are life-changing and everlasting! Will you choose to be on the Lord’s side?

Let me start this article out by saying that it’s not directed at everyone. There are so many who are doing a fine job following God and His plan for their lives. They are making choices that are in alignment with the Word of God and moving toward their divine destiny. They are also obedient and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-35

Denomination: Charismatic

Knowing God's Will Through Counsel Series

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jun 28, 2005

How to know God’s will through godly counsel of others

SBC Philippi 6/5/05 am Rev.Jeff Simms Knowing God’s Will: Godly Counsel Exodus 18:7-26 Primary Purpose: To discuss how to understand God’s will from God’s counsel. For the last three weeks we have been talking about how to know God’s will. We have said that some of the ways that we know God’s ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:7-26

Denomination: Baptist

Wrapping It All Up!

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Aug 20, 2008

Short 4th of July Devotional

Wrapping it all up! Proverbs 14:34 Last Sunday night, at the end of Choir practice, the discussion was all about how the service would go. Who, what, when and where in the service, then suddenly Robin says. Then Tom will wrap it all up by saying something….. with a devotional. No pressure, No ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:34

Denomination: Congregational

Deceptive Gold Works Its Penalty – God Is Not Mocked Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 24, 2022

Sin has consequences. It always returns to hurt the sinner. A farmer set out to deceive with gold and over time, became a mental case. We must stand on the ONE solid foundation and contend earnestly for the faith that is under attack. We have a common salvation we must defend vigorously.

DECEPTIVE GOLD WORKS ITS PENALTY – GOD IS NOT MOCKED In 1960 Arnold Long, a missionary to the people of the Australian outback, wrote “The Bushman’s Guide. It contains stories of the outback and of people and was used in outreach. I did meet Arnold once. He was a remarkable man. This is one ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:13, 1 Timothy 1:9-11, 1 Timothy 1:10, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, Jude 1:3, 2 Timothy 2:15, Philippians 2:27, Exodus 17:8-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Character Counts!

Contributed by Casey Campbell on Feb 27, 2012

Don't forget who you are: a child of the King!

He who walks with integrity walks securely, But he who perverts his ways will become known. The unstated premise of this verse is that personal security is great blessing. It is a blessing to be able face the world directly, hold your head up high, and not be burdened by the worry of regularly, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:9

Denomination: Baptist

The Almost Christian

Contributed by Bill Huffhine on Mar 25, 2006

A contemporary rendering of John Wesley’s famous sermon illuminating the differences between one who is simply wears the Christian lable and one who is truly reborn.

There’s a movie out at the theaters now, and I’m wondering how many of you have seen it. Has anyone seen the movie “Elf” yet? Although I have yet to see it, I heard the basic storyline in a review of the movie and thought to myself that the storyline of the movie sounds remarkably similar to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-39, 1 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Free Methodist

Mommy 9-1-1

Contributed by Lynn Malone on May 18, 2005

A prophetic call for mothers to value their children.

Mommy 9-1-1 Lamentations 4:1-4 Reality TV has become an icon of our culture. From Survivor parties to Fear Factor reruns, our culture has embraced the genre of reality TV, and now we can add to the list Nanny 911, and Supernanny, two reality shows whose premise is for parents with ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 4:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

Christianity's Toughest Competitor:

Contributed by Don Jaques on May 10, 2005

All of us need God’s mercy. All of us.

CHRISTIANITY’S TOUGHEST COMPETITOR: MORALISM OBJECTIVES: “Churchy” people will be reminded of their need of God’s mercy and will repent of prideful attitudes. “Nonchurchy” people will understand God’s promise to be close to the contrite in heart and will pour out their hearts to God. INTRO: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Understands The Challenges Of Communication

Contributed by George Warner on Jun 25, 2021

The Lord searches all hearts and understands all the imaginations of the thoughts

Whether you preach to non-Christians to convert them to Christ or preach to Christians to edify them, the use of gospel messages will often involve repeating or paraphrasing Bible facts which the audience already know. I guess that an easy way to bore or patronize someone is by telling them too ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 28:9

First Things First: Know Your Identity Series

Contributed by John Knight on Jul 22, 2003

A look at the life of Daniel and knowing who we are to be identified with.

Series: When Cultures Collide Topic: First Things First: Know Your Identity June 2, 2002 Daniel 1 Introduction: Are you a thermostat or a thermometer? [Are you one who impacts your world, or merely an indicator of what the climate is?] In today’s ever changing culture we as ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Holiness

Conflict And Choices Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 5, 2004

Abram’s leadership manifests itself in his ability to resolve conflict. Lot’s character (and downward spiral) is revealed in the choice he makes for himself and his family. We can choose to yield our rights when we’re secure in knowing that God will tak

“Conflict and Choices” Genesis 13:5-18 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts People can be difficult! They’re often unreasonable, stubborn, and self-centered. Working with people presents thorny challenges. We all want to get along, but personality ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:5-18

Denomination: Congregational

A Review Of Mere Christianity By C.s. Lewis

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Feb 28, 2007

an analysis of the beloved classic

C.S. Lewis is renowned as one of the foremost Christian thinkers of the twentieth century. Despite being an Anglican and exhibiting a number of tendencies making him a bit of an iconoclast among his fellow believers, C.S. Lewis has been fondly embraced by a broad swath of the church in part because ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Guilty Of Our Own Undoneness

Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on Sep 8, 2004

Many people have heard the statement that history often repeats itself. Many have also perhaps heard that the reason we study our history, is so that we learn from the past and not make the same mistakes over and over and over.

Sermon Title: Guilty of our own Undoneness Text: Isaiah 1:1-4 Date: July 11, 2003 Context of Scripture: Many people have heard the statement that history often repeats itself. Many have also perhaps heard that the reason we study our history, is so that we learn from the past and not make the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:1-4

Denomination: *other

The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly

Contributed by Darryl Heath on Oct 25, 2001

The deaths of 3 men who hung on the cross at Calvary

Text: Luke 23:33; 39-43 Message: “The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly” I. Introduction A. The Movie; The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly 1. A famous Civil War Western that came out in 1966 2. Starring the rising star Clint Eastwood 3. Came on with that famous music….. B. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43, Luke 23:33

Denomination: Baptist

The Banquet PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 13, 2023

To emphasize that God's invitation to His kingdom is open to everyone, but it is our responsibility to accept it and prepare ourselves appropriately for His divine banquet.

Good morning, family. Today, we're going to dive into Matthew 22:1-14, a passage that talks about a royal banquet, a gathering of sorts, but this isn't just any feast. It’s a feast with an invitation extended by the King Himself. Sadly though, the invitation is often rejected. But here's the twist ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

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