Sermons on Negative Speech:

First Sunday In Lent (B C P). Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 5, 2025

Sermons upon the Bible readings of the Book of Common Prayer.

Psalm 91:1-12, Genesis 3:1-6, 2 Corinthians 6:1-10, Matthew 4:1-11. A). OUR REFUGE IS THE LORD. Psalm 91:1-12. The opening verse of this Psalm seems to state the obvious: “those who take their shelter under the Most High are sheltered by the shadow of the Almighty” (PSALM 91:1). Yet there is a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-12, Genesis 3:1-6, 2 Corinthians 6:1-10, Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is There Life After Stress?

Contributed by Mathew Philip on Mar 22, 2023

Stress is part of life. Without stress, there is no life. With burnout on the rise, it’s important now more than ever to manage stress in our personal and professional lives.

What is Stress? Stress is how we react when we feel under pressure or threatened. Distress occurs when stress is severe, prolonged, or both. Distress is stress that negatively affects you and Eustress is stress that has a positive effect on you. Good Stress and Bad Stress Examples of negative ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 86:7, Genesis 21:12

Denomination: Other

The Danger Of Arrogance. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 20, 2024

The words arrogance, arrogant, proud, and haughty are mentioned over 200 times in the Bible and it is a behavior or attitude detested by God.

Verse: Proverbs 16:18, Luke 14:11, Romans 12:10 Arrogance is not just a behavioral issue but a character deficit, a heart issue. It's an attitude that elevates self above others and above God. In Proverbs 16:18, we're warned that "pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:10, Luke 14:11, Proverbs 16:18

Love

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Feb 9, 2022

We are commanded by God to love everyone.

Love – I Corinthians 13: 1 - 13 Intro: The story is told of Richard Daly who was the Mayor of Chicago for 21 years (1955 – 1976). One day, one of Mayor Daly’s speech writers came in his office and asked for a pay raise. The mayor replied, “I’m not giving you a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Wedding Sermon

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 29, 2005

Three habits in a marriage that give you a fighting chance of staying together

Wedding sermon Unfortunately, I can’t use my usual wedding story, because Adam and Sarah heard it at Debbie and Paul’s wedding in Dymchurch in June this year. So I had to find something new. Story: Richard Daly was Mayor of Chicago for 21 years between 1955-1976. He was a rather forbidding guy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Anglican

You Cannot Silence What Is Just And Right

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Dec 7, 2022

The truth of the Bible cannot be silenced as long as there are believers!

“You Cannot Silence What is Just and Right” Mark 3:1-12 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 1 He entered again into a synagogue; and a man was there whose hand was withered. 2 They were watching Him to see if He would heal him on the Sabbath, so that they might accuse Him. 3 He said to the man with the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Say Less, Listen More PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 16, 2023

To encourage believers to trust in God's protection and guidance, especially during trials, emphasizing the power of stillness and surrender in strengthening faith.

Good morning, beloved friends. It's a joy and a privilege to gather together in this sacred space, a place where we are united by our shared faith and our shared love for our Savior. As we gather here today, I want you to take a moment to still your heart, quiet your mind, and simply be present in ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:14

Topics: Stay Calm

Wise Mouths Series

Contributed by Gregory Neill on May 22, 2007

Part 2 in series from Proverbs dealing with the use of the tongue.

Wise Mouths Proverbs and The Tongue I. Introduction A. We are a nation of talkers 1. On average we engage in 35 conversations per day. 2. We spend almost 25% of our lives talking. 3. We speak enough words each year to fill a 53,000 page novel. 4. Talk radio, TV talk shows, over 100 million cell ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:11-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Spa

Contributed by Moi Kieng Ting on Aug 9, 2007

God’s grace is sufficient for you to move on.

Good morning brother and sisters in Christ, thank God for giving me this opportunity to preach to you. Today the topic of my sermon is SPA. Have you ever been to SPA pool in your vacation? Is it a nice place to rest, to relax and to relieve you from stress? Today I will introduce to you a new SPA. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9

Denomination: Methodist

Walking Through Open Doors, Part 4 Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 6, 2014

Open Doors Walking Through Open Doors, part 4

Open Doors Walking Through Open Doors, part 4 Colossians 4:2-6 October 20, 2013 So far we have seen that open doors starts with open hearts before God and that prayer is often the means that God uses to open doors. Open doors is a metaphor in the New Testament which describes how God opens an ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bringing Brothers Together - Philippians 4:1-3 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Mar 25, 2022

Paul models peacemaking by expressing his love, which involves family warmth, heartfelt affection, desire, joy, and satisfaction.

Philippians 4:1 Therefore, my brothers, you whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, that is how you should stand firm in the Lord, dear friends! 2 I plead with Euodia and I plead with Syntyche to agree with each other in the Lord. 3 Yes, and I ask you, loyal yokefellow, help these women who ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-3

Snapshots Of A Deliverer Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Dec 29, 2006

Jesus in Isaiah, part 3. This message examines Isaiah 42:1-4, taking each verse one at a time and presenting snapshots of Christ in the gospels that correspond, to shed light on how Christ brings deliverance.

Snapshots of a Deliverer Jesus in Isaiah, part 3 December 24, 2006 David Flowers Last week I spoke to you about Jesus the Freedom-Bringer. Obviously the thrust of that message was that Jesus came to bring freedom. At that time I invited you back to hear this week’s message, which I said would ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-4

Denomination: Free Methodist

Three Parables, One Heart: The Father's Love

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jun 16, 2025

This exposition of Luke chapter 15 begins with a very personal story, highlighting how God even uses human frailty as a means to His grace.

Once upon a time, in the summertime, there was a 16-year-old young man struggling to find his way. His father held a particular secular and materialistic philosophy about life and making meaning in the world—something the young man had tried to embrace, but it ultimately left him feeling empty. ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 6:6, Micah 6:6-8, Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Leadership Lessons From Stephen

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jun 5, 2013

Acts 6-7 tell us about Stephen's short ministry and message. God demonstrates lessons in leadership that are still applicable today.

What does history teach us about leadership? What does biblical history teach us about leadership for God’s people? First, Leadership is essential for God’s people. Second, Leadership requires giftedness and God’s wisdom. Third, Leadership is often resisted even by God’s ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Story Of Stephen Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021

When Stephen was being condemned on earth, he knew he was being commended by the true courtroom of heaven. When no one on earth spoke up for Stephen, you can be sure Someone in Heaven did.

We resume our yearlong study of the book of Acts today. Acts is a bridge book. It is a bridge between the Gospels, which describe the life and ministry of Jesus Christ, and the letters, which unfold the life and nature of the church. And in the early part of Acts, we are introduced to five brief ...read more

Denomination: Baptist