Sermons on Moral Failure:

The Times Of Naomi Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Oct 5, 2006

This message looks at 6 snapshots in the life of Naomi that we will be inspire and challenge us.

THE TIMES OF NAOMI TEXT: BOOK OF RUTH INTRODUCTION This past year during the general elections they made a big point of stressing that this was the "year of the woman", as many new woman ran and won political office. For the rest of the month of July we here at ETCC will have the month of ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Moses' Rap

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Feb 12, 2009

Moses used poetry and music to challenge Israel to remain faithful to God’s covenant.

You can hardly go to a sporting event without hearing the pounding beat—Boom, boom, BOOM! Boom, boom, BOOM! We shall, we shall ROCK you!” When I was younger, many of my favorite radio and television programs were sponsored by a company that guaranteed to make you as safe as the Rock of Gibraltar. ...read more

Denomination: *other

Is It Safe Sex?

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 25, 2000

Sexual fulfillment is a very shallow goal to have in life. Instead, we need to seek spiritual fulfillment in Jesus Christ

Dear Mom, Yes, some of the things you have heard about this city are probably true. In fact, they say the main reason people come to this place is because of sex. Sexual immorality is more prevalent than you could ever imagine. By God’s grace, I have remained chaste, but it seems I am being ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Pursuit Of Happyness

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 2, 2008

God knows best what will lead to our happiness. In this sermon I share a secular article that reveals research that proves that God knows best.

Introduction: A. What is your secret to living a long, happy life? B. The story is told of a woman walked up to a little old man rocking in a chair on his porch. 1. She said, “I couldn’t help noticing how happy you look, what’s your secret for a long happy life?” 2. The man said, “I smoke three ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 68:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Toughest Job On Earth Series

Contributed by Steve Bond on Aug 15, 2007

One of the uncomfortable realities about parenting is that we don’t know as much as we think we know. This is the final message in our series: Desperate Households. Today’s message deals with parenting, the toughest job on earth.

Introduction One of the uncomfortable realities about parenting is that we don’t know as much as we think we know. When I was younger I used to think I knew almost everything about my kids. But the older I get the more I realize how naïve I was. This is only scratching the surface about my naiveté, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Dealing With The Demonic - Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 21, 2020

THE FAMILY INHERITANCE

The enemy knows that mankind is subject to the infestation of inherited sin brought on by the first parents, Adam and Eve (See Gen 3:1-7). He understands that the “heart [is] deceitful above all [things], and desperately wicked: who can know it?” (Jer 17:9 NIV) He will do everything he can to get a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-7, Jeremiah 17:9, Ezekiel 20:5-6, John 3:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Big God For Mothers Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021

Imagine when Paul told his Jewish mother about his conversion. Imagine when his religious mother heard that her favorite son threw off all his religious accomplishments and call them “dung.” She would, no doubt, be crestfallen.

Today is Mother’s Day! Mothers need a big God. Any and every mother would have proud to have a son like Saul of Tarsus. Find Philippians 3 with me as we are going read Saul/Paul’s profound story. Sons and daughters that are great achievers often make their parents proud. Yet, in Saul we have ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:2-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Sons Of God And The Daughters Of Men Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Nov 18, 2000

Who are the sons of God and why did their marriage to the daughters of men produce violence and unrestrained sin in the world? Jesus used this as a reference to the sign of His second coming, so how do we apply this today?

The Sons of God and the Daughters of Men Genesis 6:1 Now it came to pass, when men began to multiply on the face of the earth, and daughters were born to them, 2 that the sons of God saw the daughters of men, that they were beautiful; and they took wives for themselves of all whom they chose. 3 ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-8, Luke 17:26-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Meaning Of Man Series

Contributed by Chris Smith on Feb 11, 2003

What does it mean to be created in the Image of God, and the institution of the cultural mandate to fill and subdue the earth.

The Meaning of Man Job 7:17 "What is man that You magnify him, And that You are concerned about him, Psalms 8:4 What is man that You take thought of him, And the son of man that You care for him? Psalms 144:3 O LORD, what is man, that You want to know him? Or the son of man, that You think of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-28

Denomination: Baptist

Recalibrate The Sights Of Your Faith Series

Contributed by Eric Vertein on Mar 27, 2004

In a world where godless opinions threaten to throw our faith completely off center, we turn to God’s Word to recalibrate the sights of our faith.

RECALIBRATE THE SIGHTS OF YOUR FAITH Jeremiah 26:8-15 Lent 2 – March 7, 2004 Jeremiah 26:8-15 But as soon as Jeremiah finished telling all the people everything the LORD had commanded him to say, the priests, the prophets and all the people seized him and said, "You must die! 9 Why do you prophesy ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 26:8-15

Denomination: Lutheran

A New Zeal For God

Contributed by Ivan Casteel on May 22, 2005

CHALLENGING CHRISTIANS TO EVALUATE THEIR CHRISTIAN WALK

PP0553 DATE A NEW ZEAL FOR GOD!! 2 Kings 10:15-16. 2Ki 10:15 And when he was departed thence, he lighted on Jehonadab the son of Rechab coming to meet him: and he saluted him, and said to him, Is thine heart right, as my heart is with thy heart? And Jehonadab answered, It is. If it be, give me ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 10:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

This Little Light Of Mine Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 8, 2003

Those without Christ are called ’darkness’. Christians are called ’light’. We are to shine in their darkness. (#5 in The Christian Victor series)

“And do not participate in the unfruitful deeds of darkness, but instead even expose them; for it is disgraceful even to speak of the things which are done by them in secret. But all things become visible when they are exposed by the light, for everything that becomes visible is light. For this ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:11-14

Denomination: Orthodox

Are You Doing The Walk Or The Talk?

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Mar 27, 2007

This sermon was preached at the time of celebrating the passing of 200 years since the abolition of human slavery and asks the question should Christians be involved in social Justice?

What does God require of us? Micah 6:8 • Two hundred years ago, on 25th March 1807, the British parliament voted in favour of a law that would have consequences all around the known world. This new law was the abolition of human slavery. This act of 1807 was one of the most humanitarian pieces ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:8

Denomination: Baptist

Impact And Impotence Series

Contributed by Joel Smith on Oct 2, 2008

A changed heart doesn’t guarantee that you will change the world.

If you’re like me you’ve been keeping up with the federal government’s attempt to bailout failing housing and financial markets this week. I found an article from Reuters in which the blame for this economic slump has been traced to a decline in Christian influence in our nation. DALLAS ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Relating To Jesus Outside Religion Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on May 22, 2008

Helping ourselves and others relate to Jesus not as one who started a new religion… nor who can be known merely through religious tradition… but who defies religious confines… and who seeks relationship.

Intro – One of the more interesting dynamics in my own process of having ‘holy conversation’ is when someone asks what I do. When they discover I’m a pastor… I’ve seen all sorts of things go off. Discomfort with their behavior, discomfort with what they then expect from me, or even just ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational