Sermons on Opposes:

Worldliness The Respectable Sin.

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Feb 11, 2019

What is worldliness. The consequences of worldliness and compromise in the life of the christian.

Worldliness the respectable sin. Genesis 19:1-38 Everyone in this world has a philosophy of life, and while there are thousands of variant philosophies, they can be boiled down to just two: the world's and the Christian's. The philosophy of the world is: "My life is my own to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-13, Genesis 19:1-38

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Draw Near

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Nov 23, 2020

Today we are going to look at how God wants us to deal with our family squabbles...

Some say it started with a dispute over the ownership of a hog. Others say the ill-fated love of Roseanne McCoy and Johnse Hatfield caused it. Whatever the reason, there was bad blood between the Hatfields of West Virginia and the McCoys of Kentucky---they were feuding. It is bad enough when ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Those Who Must Be Silenced Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 14, 2021

In Titus 1:10–16, Paul first gives a general 1) description of false teachers in the church who are to be silenced (Titus 1:10–13a). He then specifies 2) What the reaction to those should be (Titus 1:13b–14) and 3) Evaluates their lives (Titus 1:15–16).

Titus 1:10–16. 10 For there are many who are insubordinate, empty talkers and deceivers, especially those of the circumcision party. 11 They must be silenced, since they are upsetting whole families by teaching for shameful gain what they ought not to teach. 12 One of the Cretans, a prophet of ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:10-16

Denomination: Other

The Right Side Of The Bus - Matthew 5:3 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jul 3, 2024

When a marvelous gift is unveiled, would you rather be the one watching the unveiling with tears of joy? Or the one being unveiled and applauded? This message shows how to find the greatest joy through lowliness, humility, and neediness.

Matthew 5:1-12 Now when he saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2 and he began to teach them, saying: 3 "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. 5 Blessed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

When Is It Right To Be Contentious? Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 6, 2026

God entrusts defense of the Faith to members of the congregation of the Faithful. Each church member is to stand firm against error rather than depending upon specialists.

“Beloved, although I was very eager to write to you about our common salvation, I found it necessary to write appealing to you to contend for the faith that was once for all delivered to the saints.” When our children were young, we taught them a little rhyme. You may have recited it with your ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:3

Denomination: Baptist

Jars Of Clay Or Pots Of Hope

Contributed by Michael Blankenship on Jan 3, 2001

There is a resounding cry in our churches for a stallworth hope that encourages and does not fester. Let us be Pots of hope, and encouragement.

JELLICO FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH/JELLICO. TENN. SUNDAY Morning: January 7, 2001 PASTOR: Michael Blankenship WHO ARE WE: JARS OF CLAY OR POTS OF HOPE? Introduction: Paul is writing to the church at Corinith, as well as to each of us today. Many false profits had sought to destroy Paul’s work that he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

What Does God Say?

Contributed by Royce Hendry on Jan 19, 2001

A look at what God says about the sanctity of human life.

WHAT DOES GOD SAY? INTRO: On January 22, 1973, the U.S. Supreme Court handed down a 7-2 decision in Roe vs.Wade that legalized abortion. Since then over 40 million babies have been slain in what should be the most protected place on earth-the mother’s womb. But what does God say about this? Read ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 21:22-25, Exodus 20:13

Denomination: Baptist

Blessings And Curses.

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Feb 3, 2001

Year C Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany February 11th, 2001

Year C Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany February 11th, 2001 Lord of the Lake Lutheran Church Web page http://lordofthelake.org By The Rev. Jerry Morrissey, Esq., Pastor E-mail pastor@southshore.com Title: ¡§Blessings and curses.¡¨ Jeremiah 17: 5-10 Even ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:5-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Hypocritical Religion (Vs.) Honest Relationship

Contributed by Mark Haines on Feb 20, 2001

A contrast between hypocritical religion and honest relationships with God.

Topic: Christian Living Theme: Honest Christian Living Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness calling God’s people in my care to develop honest relationships with God. Response: In preparation for Communion, individuals will examine their relationship with God with the questions I provide ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Man Who Was Determined Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Mar 2, 2001

The determination of Jesus Christ to go to Jerusalem to die should inspire and encourage our faithfulness.

Morning Message March 4, 2001 Central Church of Christ John Dobbs Series: Faces Around the Cross A MAN WHO WAS DETERMINED Introduction: 1. Today we begin a new series of messages called "Faces Around the Cross". We want to see the humanity that surrounded the events that culminated in the cross ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Market Watch: Value Of A Soul Plunges

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 27, 2002

What is the value of your soul? What is the worth of your eternal destiny? Challenge to answer the clarion call, the ultimate question of materialism, "what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?"

*On the market, what is a fair exchange for your eternal soul? — one month, lifetime, night, moment of sinful pleasure The absurdity and audacity of the Lord to ask such a question. Who would do such a moronic thing as to exchange his soul? Yet the universality of its application is clear. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Church Of God

Do You Have A Clean Conscience

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 7, 2001

To lead the people to understand that those who keep a clear conscience before God will continue to enjoy His blessings despite their outward circumstances.

Unit 11 – Hard Times Lesson 30 – Joseph, A Prisoner in Egypt – Genesis 39:21-40:23 1. Aim: To lead the people to understand that those who keep a clear conscience before God will continue to enjoy His blessings despite their outward circumstances. 2. Explanation of the Aim: When people falsely ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Aliens And Strangers Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Dec 15, 2001

Peter explains how we should live as aliens and strangers in this world

Aliens and Strangers Text: 1 Peter 2:11-25 Introduction As a member of the US Army serving in Germany, I’m an alien and a transient here, I take my identity and my mission from another place Proposition: As citizens of heaven we are aliens and transients here on earth we also take our identity ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Dare To Be A Daniel: Dare To Pray Series

Contributed by Bob Aubuchon on Jun 27, 2001

Daniel in the face of persecution and threatening circumstances prayed as he always did.

Daniel is an incredible person to look at for a life study. He shows us with living example what it is to live in a society wants nothing to do with God and His Word. Looking to his life we learn how to live in the world around us … to separate ourselves from the grip of the world and at the same ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:10

Denomination: Baptist

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Win Our Spiritual Battles

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Sometimes I do not pray in words— I take my heart in my two hands And hold it up before the Lord— I am so glad He understands (Nicholson)

How the Holy Spirit Helps us Pray (Eph. 6:10-18) Illustration: We do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us. —Romans 8:26 My son Brian had been struggling for several hours to repair the plumbing in his bathroom. No matter what he tried, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational