Sermons on More Wicked:

Freedom From Spiritual Bondage

Contributed by Michael Mays on Jul 3, 2021

No one is more qualified to help another person than the one who has already experienced the same trial

I. Introduction In their book "The Sacred Romance" (Thomas Nelson), John Eldredge and Brent Curtis write: "A 19th-century Scottish discus thrower lived in the days before professional trainers and developed his skills alone in the highlands of his native village, making his own ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10

The Power Of The Tongue

Contributed by Dennis King on Jul 10, 2021

There have never been words spoken more powerfully than in the beginning when God created the heavens and the earth.

The spoken word can be extremely powerful. When humans speak, it can literally mean life or death. If I mention a few words of famous speeches, most senior Americans can readily recall the heart of the message. As time regressive examples: “I have a dream,” by Martin Luther King, 1963. Next, “Ask ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:18, Proverbs 10:19

Denomination: Baptist

Eleventh Station: Jesus Is Nailed To The Cross Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 18, 2022

We are challenged today to enter more fully that mystery, and to pick up our own cross and follow Jesus.

The Eleventh Station: Jesus Nailed to the Cross (Those of us who have had the privilege and honor of a pilgrimage to the Holy Land always make Jerusalem part of the holy time. There, although the Jewish Temple has been replaced by a grand mosque, we can see the very places we read about in the New ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-35, Matthew 6:12, Luke 22:34, John 12:31-33, John 3:16-17, Luke 9:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Christmas 2020-"unprecedented!"

Contributed by Robert Walderman on Dec 18, 2020

"Unprecedented!" This Christmas is less the Currier and Ives picture that we imagine and more the stark reality that is life.

Unprecedented! “Unprecedented" is the word elected as the People's Choice 2020 Word of the Year. "Unprecedented" beat out "pandemic" by a small margin, according to John Kelly, senior research editor at Dictionary.com, and is defined by the site as "without ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Less Looks Like Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Nov 12, 2019

Less is more with God. It is the guiding force for the life of John the Baptist, but it should be the guiding force for our lives as well.

Introduction For the last two weeks, I have been trying to show you that there is a Biblical principle that we need to have integrated into our life. And that principle is: Less is more with God. It is the guiding force for the life of John the Baptist, but it should be the guiding force for our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:2-8

Denomination: Baptist

O Woman, Great Is Your Faith Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 16, 2020

Cleansing the heart and intentions is way more important than ceremonial washing of hands, even in the time of COVID-19

20th Sunday in Course 2020 My ancestors came mostly from Ireland, although the coat of arms we display in our home, that says “Cunningham,” is actually Scottish. I suppose that confirms the British suspicion that the Irish tend toward appropriating the property of others. Nonetheless, the fact ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 56:1-7, Romans 11:13-32, Matthew 15:21-28, John 19:26-27

Denomination: Catholic

The Key To Intimacy With God

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Sep 12, 2021

How do we stay close to God? How do we develop a more intimate relationship with Him?

The Key to Intimacy with God 1 Thessalonians 5:14-17 Introduction: The importance of this letter and its companion from Paul cannot be over overstated. We do not know for certain that the Apostle was ever able to visit them personally. He intended for it to be read by the churches and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Parasite Of Weariness...

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 6, 2021

Weariness will grow and become a fatal parasite that destroys a productive life. Common sense is not real common any more.

LADEN? THE PARASITE OF WEARINESS… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com COMMON SENSE AIN’T TO COMMON ANY MORE. Cancer is a parasite. Cancer lives and grows at the benefit derived by taking the life and nutrients at the expense of another… CANCER TAKES AND TAKES WHILE GIVING ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-31, 2 Thessalonians 3:13, Philippians 2:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How Long Will You Stay Outside

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 20, 2020

This sermon looks at Jonah. The longer we stay outside the will of God of our lives, the more people we endanger.

Stay Outside Jonah 2:1-8 John 12:1-8 9/20/2020 One of the treasured memories I have as a kid was walking home with my cousins or friends, and then getting caught in the rain. We would take off running as fast as we could heading to the house. When we reached the porch, we would be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:16-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sermon On Impatience

Contributed by William Meakin on Jun 6, 2023

Impatience is defined as the tendency to be impatient or, more specifically, not to allow sufficient time for events to take their natural course.

James Keller, an American Catholic priest once remarked: “Three hundred years ago a prisoner condemned to the Tower of London carved on the wall of his cell this sentiment to keep up his spirits during his long imprisonment: 'It is not adversity that kills, but the impatience with which we bear ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:14, Galatians 5:22, Ephesians 4:2-3, Romans 12:12

Solomon: The World's Wisest Made Bad Choices Lesson 8 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 19, 2023

The desires of your heart are more important than your money. Your desires reveal who you are.

A. SOLOMON 1. Wisest. God asked Solomon in a dream, “Ask, what I shall give you” (1 Kings 3:5). “All Israel saw that the wisdom of God was in him to do judgements” (1 Kings 3:16). 2. Queen of Sheba. “I believed not … until I came and saw … behold half was not told me, thy wisdom and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 2:1-2, Ecclesiastes 2:7-8, Ecclesiastes 2:11, Matthew 6:21

Denomination: Baptist

Kingdom Keys - Samuel Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Mar 7, 2023

Our reaction to the receiving of God’s promise of life with God tells more about us than Jesus

So maybe you’ve heard it said, ‘read your bible’ so you tried and failed. Our hope as leaders is that all of us will pick up God’s word and come to understand the true nature of God. After all, the bible is God’s Word curated over centuries detailing His nature, His will, the meaning of life and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:12-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bitterness

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jun 8, 2022

This message today is about bitterness but I think we are going to find that it’s more about forgiveness.

This message today is about bitterness but I think we are going to find that it’s more about forgiveness. Let's talk about bitterness in our life today. As kids, we could look at certain foods and be convinced it would taste bad. And some foods can surprise us. Take, for example, an apple. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-15, Isaiah 37:18, Matthew 20:28, Hebrews 13:5

Denomination: Baptist

John 21

Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Jun 15, 2022

John 21 is a chapter that offers so much but it takes more than just reading it to grasp what it contains.

John 21 I. Expository Look at John 21 A. Introduction 1. Many believe that this chapter was added after the fact. The final couple of verses read like Chapter 20 but this is man’s speculation. No real reason to question its authenticity. 2. Jesus makes 10 appearances after His resurrection. ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Three Ways God Changes Us.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 20, 2022

Bottom line—The Spirit of God uses the Word of God to make us more like the Son of God.

How God Changes Us. 2 Timothy 3:16-17AMP What does God use to produce change within us? How does He do it? 2 Timothy 3:16-17AMP All Scripture is God-breathed [given by divine inspiration] and is profitable for instruction, for conviction [of sin], for correction [of error and restoration to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Acts 1:8

Denomination: Pentecostal