Sermons on Outrage:

A False Sense Of Security

Contributed by W F on Sep 4, 2005

It’s easy to adopt our society’s methods of security. Making comparisons, money and wealth, Military might. It’s much harder to acknowledge God’s role in providing freedom from anxiety and fear.

False Security Amos 6:1-14 Security. Everyone naturally wants to be safe and secure. We want to be protected from home invaders, hunger, financial loss, spiraling medical costs, fraudsters and suspect businesses etc. According to a recent poll of 997 adults (for Britain’s Woolwich building ...read more

Scripture: Amos 6:1-14

Denomination: *other

The Rejection Of The Shepherd

Contributed by Paul George on Sep 17, 2003

In the previous chapters Zechariah was an ambassador sent to promise peace. In this chapter he is a herald sent to declare war.

In the previous chapters Zechariah was an ambassador sent to promise peace. In this chapter he is a herald sent to declare war. Israel will recover its prosperity, and shall flourish for a while. The people will be very happy looking forward to the coming of the long expected Messiah, in the ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 11:1-17

Denomination: Holiness

Saints And Sinners Series

Contributed by David Swinney on May 31, 2010

Sermon on the address to the saints at Ephesus, Ephesians 1: 1 - 2 and 2: 1 - 3

Sinners and Saints Ephesians 1: 1 – 3; 2: 1 – 3 A king sits on a throne thinking about all of his accomplishments—the foes he has slain, the armies he has conquered, the cities he has built, all the things that he has achieved in the course of his life. A prophet of God ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Life After Death: Hell

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Feb 26, 2015

A message of Hell in a two week message on life after death.

Life after death: Hell Introduction: I have a 2 part message on Heaven and Hell. Let's just say we will be preaching on Heaven next week. I feared I might lose some of you next Sunday if I reversed the order. I'd rather preach on the joys of Heaven but if it is in the bible; it must be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finding The Proverbial Friend

Contributed by Shawn Miller on May 29, 2015

Using mainly the book of Proverbs this is a topical message about what to look for in choosing our closest friends

Finding The Proverbial Friend Introduction: In a survey of more than 40,000, Americans said these were most valued in a friend. 1. The ability to keep confidences 2. Loyalty 3. Warmth & Affection. In this digital age of smart phones, iPods, and computers, it is easy to lose that much needed ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Preaching Of John The Baptist Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 20, 2013

In this message we examine the preaching of John the Baptist and learn what constitutes faithful preaching.

Scripture We are studying the life of Jesus in the Gospel of Luke in a sermon series I am calling, “To Seek and To Save the Lost.” The first two chapters of Luke’s Gospel deal with what is called “The Infancy Narrative.” That is, they deal with the prophecies and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:7-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Demanding Widow And A Deluded Pharisee

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2010

A Demanding Widow and a Deluded Pharisee (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Luke chapter 18 verses 1-14 Ill: • When a night club opened on the main street of a small American town; • The local Church held an all-night prayer meeting. • One member asked God to burn it down. • Within a few moments, lightning struck the club and it was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-14

Denomination: Brethren

"How To Get Out Of Sin"

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jul 8, 2012

You don’t have to be stuck and trapped by temptations. Christ is stronger than Satan. You can get out of sin.

“How to GET OUT of Sin” "For when Satan, who is completely armed, guards his palace, it is safe--" Luke 11:21-26 Illustration: A church had a man in the choir who couldn’t sing. Several people hinted to him that he could serve in other places, but he continued to come to the choir. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:21-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Correcting Our Definitions Of Wealth

Contributed by Daniel J. Little on Feb 21, 2012

Paul wrote to the Corinthians saying that Jesus shed the the riches of His own glory and authority, impoverished Himself to make us rich. Is this wealth real or imagined?

Pastor Dan Little The Landmark Church February 19, 2012 email: adfontes.djl@gmail.com ............................................................................................................................................ Riches! Real or Imagined? 2 Corinthians 8:9 For you know the grace of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:37-50

Denomination: *other

The Response Of The People Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 22, 2017

At first it looked once more as though Paul might be torn into shreds by the Jewish mob, but he was again rescued by the Roman tribune and taken safely into the barracks. But then the tide turned against Paul again as the tribune decided to examine....

March 16, 2016 Acts of the Apostles By: Tom Lowe Lesson: The Response of the People (Acts 22:22-29) ACTS 22:22-29 (KJV) 22 And they gave him audience unto this word, and then lifted up their voices, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 22:22-29

Denomination: Baptist

Shooting Our Wounded

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Feb 18, 2022

We cringe when we hear about shooting the wounded; but how many times have we seen a brother or sister in Christ who was suffering spiritually, and then we shot him or her down with our words of judgment and condemnation?

I want to open with an illustration. On May 21, 2004, Captain Rogelio Maynulet of the United States Army shot an unnamed Iraqi who was wounded in a chase.(1) What was his reasoning? He reported, “He was in a state that I didn’t think was dignified – I had to put him out of his misery.” He ...read more

Scripture: John 18:12-17, John 18:25-27

Denomination: Baptist

Sex And The Christian

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

The pleasure found in sex is not embarrassing. While the movies portray marital sex as routine and ordinary, the Bible considers the lifetime sexual union between one man and one woman as both sacred and profoundly pleasurable.

Adultery recently made the news. Iran has sentenced a 43-year-old widow and mother of two for “illicit relationships” with two men After receiving 99 lashes, she was sentenced for stoning. After much pleading from the United States and Great Briton, Iranian courts have relented and are considering ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Self Grace Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 4, 2019

The final part of this series on grace. In Part 7, we look at extending grace to ourselves.

Self Grace Matthew 27:1-5 May 5, 2019 I want to start this morning by reading a passage. It’s from Matthew 27:1-5. Jesus has been betrayed and arrested. Judas, the betrayer went to the Jewish leaders to talk about what happened. This is the story – 1 When morning came, all the chief priests ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:1-5, John 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Memorial Day: Martyrs For Christ

Contributed by Dennis Lee on May 26, 2019

A Memorial Day sermon looking at what martyrdom means, and those characteristics displayed by Stephen, the first Christian martyr, that will help us in our time of need.

Martyrs for Christ Acts 6:1-8 Access the audio at - https://mega.nz/#!XBNEESgJ!Cpnvilr9SM4LdmRZ0D4X5IeCfDJhFvivptzL0gO3DjQ Tomorrow is Memorial Day. Memorial Day is an official holiday in the United States, and while originally it was observed on May 30, the date was changed in 1971 to the last ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-6

Denomination: Foursquare

David’s Anger Against The Wicked

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Oct 1, 2024

David speaks about the evil of Doeg and the blessings of the righteous

David’s Anger Against the Wicked Psalm 52, 1 Samuel 22:8-19 Good morning, The LORD has many characteristics that never change. The LORD is just, holy, righteous, and true; however, the LORD is also loving, merciful, and kind. The LORD is so merciful to His children, that He even takes moments of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 22:8-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational