Sermons on Offensive:

How To Tame Your Tongue

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Mar 26, 2007

Why must I watch what I say? What’s the solution?

A stock boy at a grocery store was asked by an elderly lady, “Can I buy half a head of lettuce?” He walked back to the manager’s office, not realizing that the lady followed him. He said to the manger, “You’re not going to believe this, but there’s an old bag out there who wants to buy half a ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Defiled By The Tongue

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Sep 30, 2006

Things we hear can defile us and make us unfit for Divine service, even as the Jews were not able to enter the promsed land because of the fear the words of others brought.

Defiled by the tongue Text: Matthew 15:10,11 Proverbs 15:4, "A wholesome tongue [is] a tree of life: but perverseness therein [is] a breach in the spirit." In the OT there were many rules and instructions that if one broke one of them, they didn’t lose their salvation but they would be in a state ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:10-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Life As A Rock

Contributed by Clint Davison on Oct 10, 2006

Peter’s encouragement to live lives distinct from the world around us to God’s glory.

Life as a Rock: 1 Peter 2:4-12 A. Did your Mom ever say, “Behave yourself. Remember you’re a _________ and you never know who might see you.”? Mine did. I hated that…because she was right. You just never know who might be watching. Especially now, as a Christian, and even more so as a future ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus' Anointing: The Anointing

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 27, 2006

This is how we are to operate: To please Jesus – whatever others think

Mark 14:1-10 Betrayal – Sensitive Hearts – Indignation. In the Gospel of Mark we find this curious incident of the anointing of Jesus sandwiched in the middle of two sections on those who have a need to get rid of Jesus. What we see is a great contrast here between those, probably don’t fully ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Evangelical Omissions

Contributed by Dan Cormie on May 17, 2008

A look at a few of the teachings of Jesus that rarely get mentioned in the modern North American Church.

Dakota Community Church May 18, 2008 Evangelical Omissions Have you ever been reading along in your Bible and come across something that kind of subtly goes against one of your doctrinal viewpoints? Right away you know it doesn’t mean ... it can’t mean, what it seems to mean; but, you also know ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-23

Denomination: Mennonite

Help Is On The Way!

Contributed by Joe Harding on Nov 5, 2003

GOD DESIRE IS TO BLESS AND NOT CURSE!

HELP IS ON THE WAY! JEREMIAH 31: 27-34 NOVEMBER 2, 2003 PM WORSHIP SERVICE INTRODUCTION: When Jan Paderewski was to leave his native Poland to play his first recital in London, he asked an influential compatriot to give him a letter of introduction to a leading figure in Britain’s musical world, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:27-34

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do We Stick With Jesus Series

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Nov 19, 2006

WHen all others would leave... why do we stick with Jesus?

Why we stick with Jesus John 6:60-69 9/10 † In the name of Jesus † Grace, Peace and Mercy be yours, from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ! There was something about this man in the Marine Corps uniform, that the teachers, and staff, and students noticed. It was partially the way he ...read more

Scripture: John 6:60-69

Denomination: Lutheran

Who's On First?

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 5, 2014

If the Christian life was a game of baseball, then who is at first base will determine how successful you will be in your Christian life. Spiritually, it is important who is on first in your life. It's a matter of priorities.

Who's on First? Matthew 6:24-34 Coach Bobby Bowden of Florida State liked to inspire his teams with parables. According to Tennessee Titans center Kevin Long, who played under Bowden, one of Bowden’s favorite stories centered on his playing days in college baseball. Bowden had never hit ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24-34

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiveness

Contributed by Darrin Fish on May 7, 2014

When we forgive, We will not only set others free, but we will also set ourselves free, And then we can have the abundant life that Christ promised, both now and forever.

God loves us, • And because of that we can love ourselves, • And in turn we can love others. But in order for us to love others, we need to be able to Forgive others. • Because everyone of us has already been forgiven through Jesus. • When He became our sacrifice . . He ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:19-21

Denomination: Christian Church

Put Away Bitterness

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 17, 2012

What is bitterness? Where does it come from? What should Christians do about bitterness. Paul tells us.

"Put Away Bitterness" Ephesians 4:31-5:2 Intro: Recently I was pulling out of a parking space in Leah’s DoodleBug. I was beside a bus so I had to pull half way out to see is anything was coming. A car was driving down the lane, far too fast and had to swerve to miss me. I signaled my apology ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"Becoming Human"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 29, 2012

A sermon for the New Year.

Colossians 3:12-17 "Becoming a Genuine Human Being" It's a fact that hurt people hurt other people. If a wounded soul lobs a criticism grenade in your direction, try and defuse it with understanding. A pastor shares the following: "One time I was praying during worship, a few moments before ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Walking With God Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Feb 4, 2013

Once you accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior - what next? How do you actually move forward in your life with God? There are forces that want to keep you from doing well, and we explore them in these two psalms.

In your desire to serve and walk with the Lord did you know there are those who do not want you to succeed? There are forces arrayed against you to keep you from loving, mirroring, and serving the Lord. These forces are not friendly, they don’t mean well and cannot be reasoned ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Redeem Your Suffering

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Sep 15, 2009

We must guard against the worldly pressures and fears that threaten us to "tone down" the Gospel message.

FEAR! A WORD THAT IS ONLY 4-LETTERS, BUT ONE THAT CAN REAP DEVESTATING CONSEQUENCES. FEAR IS SO POWERFUL THAT IT CAN PARALYZE, CONTROLL, AND MANIPULATE US. FEAR CAN COMPELS US TO DO IRRESPONSIBLE THINGS AND CAN EVEN HINDER US FROM LIVING RESPONSIBLY AND LIVING FRUITLESS LIVES. THIS IS WHY I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-21

Denomination: Free Methodist

An Active Love

Contributed by Monte Brown on Sep 17, 2009

Our love for Christ, and for each other, is the mark that makes us Christians and this a Church. Love ye one another!

An Active Love Philippians 1:8-11 Monte T. Brown April 1, 2009 Wednesday Night Heart O’ the Hills Scripture Philippians 1:8-11 For God is my record, how greatly I long after you all in the bowels of Jesus Christ. [9] And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Studies In Ephesians: The Old And New Life Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 18, 2011

This is a study in Ephesians about the difference between the old and new life.

Note: This is a study through the book of Ephesians as done in 1995. One of the main sources I used at the time was Beacon Bible Commentary vol. 9. Title: The Old and New Life Text: Eph 4:17-32 Last Sunday Night we talked of Unity in the Spirit. How that God wants his church to be unified. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32

Denomination: Church Of God