Sermons on Never Perish:

The Confidence Of The Foolish Exposed.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 5, 2022

Man in his pomp, and without understanding, will be like the beasts that perish. Psalm 49 verses 12 and 20.

THE CONFIDENCE OF THE FOOLISH EXPOSED. Psalm 49:1-12. This is a wisdom Psalm, addressed to “all people”: “both low and high, rich and poor, together” (Psalm 49:1-4). It is an encouragement to the poor not to fear (Psalm 49:5; cf. Psalm 37:7). It is an exposure of the folly (cf. Psalm 49:13) ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 49:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Punishes The Unchanged Heart Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Nov 30, 2024

In this sermon, we will explore the biblical teaching on God's punishment of the unchanged heart.

The Bible is clear that God is a loving and merciful God, but He is also a God of justice and righteousness. One of the most important themes in Scripture is the concept of the heart and its condition before God. In this sermon, we will explore the biblical teaching on God's punishment of the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:8, Proverbs 4:23

Craving The Bread Of Life

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 11, 2018

‘Do not labour for the food which perishes, but for the food which endures unto eternal life’ (John 6:27).

CRAVING THE BREAD OF LIFE. Psalm 78:23-29. This Psalm, the second longest in the Book, demonstrates the cycle of (i) God’s provision for His people/ (ii) their ingratitude and rebellion/ (iii) God’s punishment of them/ (iv) followed by new offers of grace. The passage before us focuses ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:23-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Go To Church?

Contributed by David Trexler on Mar 1, 2008

For God so love the world that He gave His only Son, so that whoever believes in Him will not perish

Sermon for John 3:1-17 February 17th 2008 As I’ve mentioned over and over Lent is a time of struggle, a time of spiritual growth. Well I’m not sure if I grew this week, but most of the week I sure did struggle. I struggled with why are we here? Not so much in the existential sense—you know why ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Have You Got God's Vision For Your Life?

Contributed by Timothy Lee on Jan 26, 2005

Where there is no vision the people will perish. People will feel hopeless. We have no control over our own lives.

HAVE YOU GOT GOD’S VISION FOR YOUR LIFE? Proverbs 29:18 Where there is no vision, the people perish Where there is no vision the people will perish. People will feel hopeless. We have no control over our own lives. Helen Keller was asked once “What would be worse than being born blind?” to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Apostolic

How Desperate Are You?

Contributed by Lola Olanrewaju on Jan 22, 2018

God is looking for people who are desperate for His move. He is looking for risk takers who are ready to say, “if I perish I perish” just like Esther. God is looking for people with unshakable faith who are ready to move out of their comfort Zone.

Esther 4 vs 16 say: “Go, gather together all the Jews that are present in Shushan, and fast ye for me, and neither eat nor drink three days, night or day: I also and my maidens will fast likewise; and so, will I go in unto the king, which is not according to the law: and if I perish, I ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mystery Of The Stumbling Stone

Contributed by Zachariah King on Sep 14, 2013

Mystery of the gospel, by faith or works? The stumbling stone leads to destruction, it is religion by works that lead many astray. Religion never saved any one, only Jesus saves

John 1:1-5 John Chapter 1 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 The same was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. 4 In him was life; and the life was the light of men. 5 And the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Out Of The Cross

Contributed by Jon Hadler on Mar 21, 2007

Although viewed as foolish and weak to the perishing, out of the cross we receive God’s saving wisdom and power.

Pain. We’ve all felt pain. Pinch yourself or pull on your hair and you’ll feel a certain amount of pain. But how many of you have felt excruciating pain? Come on, you can admit it. I once sprained my right ankle so badly in a basketball game that as it happened, I heard it ripping … and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Lutheran

The Importance Of Spiritual Food Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jul 2, 2016

Jesus says, “I am the bread of the life” … He is what you are needing! Manna will perish, things we desire will perish, but God is eternal/forever. The challenge for us is: Do we know how to give other people what is needed?

The Importance of Spiritual food John 6:25-35 Introduction - The gospel of John screams of the faith that we should have in Christ -- It is the clearest example of living life FOR the one who redeemed you and I - Let’s dive right in tonight and examine the importance of spiritual food ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Dream No Small Dreams"

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jan 25, 2009

Proverbs 29:18 “Where there is no vision the people perish.” We might add: “Where there is vision people are being saved.”

“Dream No Small Dreams” In 2009 our mission continues to be: “Bringing people to Jesus, loving, equipping and sending them out to make more and better disciples.” BLES Proverbs 29:18 “Where there is no vision the people perish.” We might add: “Where there is vision people are being ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Free Methodist

A Man's Duty

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jun 19, 2009

Never before has the demand been greater for men to stand up and do their duty. They are called to provide sustenance, leadership, stability, and spirituality in the home.

A MAN’S DUTY 1 TIMOTHY 5:3-16 (note verse 8) Introduction: Never before has the demand been greater for men to stand up and do their duty. The strength of the church is only as strong as the strength of the home. When men fail to fulfill their responsibility in the home, the home comes crashing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:3-16

Denomination: Baptist

Foolish Wisdom-1(2024)

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 19, 2024

1 of ? The apostle Paul related that the wisdom of the Cross-work of Christ, was seen as foolishness by those who were perishing. The wisdom of the Cross can be misinterpreted. How can wisdom be properly interpreted? Foolish Wisdom is interpreted thru...

FOOLISH WISDOM-I—1Corinthians 1:18(:18--2:5) Previously in the first chapter of 1Corinthians, we’ve examined... ‘Our PRINCIPLE ASSETS’—1Cor. 1:1-9 A Principle Asset of the Christian Church is... 1. APPROPRIATE APOSTLES(:1) 2. SANCTIFIED SAINTS(:2) 3. GOD’s GRACE & PEACE(:3) 4. GOD’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm 1 - Two Ways To Live Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 9, 2024

The way of the righteous person is to do right things, the right way; but the way of the person outside God’s influence will perish.

A. EXPANDED TRANSLATION “Your life will be happier if you don’t follow the advice of sinners, and you don’t loiter with the wicked, and you don’t become a part of an evil group. You will discover happiness by obeying My laws and thinking about Me day and night. You will be like a tree rooted ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-27, 1 Peter 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Are You A Sheep Of The Shepherd

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 30, 2004

A Good Shepherd Sunday sermon on how Jesus never lets us out of his hands as his sheep. Also, Jesus describes what it means to be a sheep.

May 2, 2004 John 10:22-30 22 Then came the Feast of Dedication at Jerusalem. It was winter, 23 and Jesus was in the temple area walking in Solomon’s Colonnade. 24 The Jews gathered around him, saying, “How long will you keep us in suspense? If you are the Christ, tell us plainly.” 25 ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-30

Denomination: Lutheran

Seeds

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jan 19, 2015

A discussion of how seeds grow, and how seemingly careless God is in sowing them.

Seeds PPT 1 Message Title PPT 2 main text Mr 4:26 And He was saying, "The kingdom of God is like a man who casts seed upon the soil; Mr 4:27 and goes to bed at night and gets up by day, and the seed sprouts up and grows — how, he himself does not know. Mr 4:28 "The soil produces crops by ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-32

Denomination: Pentecostal