Sermons on Parable Of The Tares:

The Issue Of Unforgiveness And Bitterness

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Nov 2, 2022

Bitterness is a weed whose root is unforgiveness. Whether it's from a bitter breakup, divorce, rejection, abandonment, or whatever, if we refuse to forgive in those situations, bitterness takes hold of our lives. And where there is bitterness, there can be no love and no peace.

One of the secret sins believers can be easily guilty of is being unwilling to forgive which leads to bitterness. Even though it is often assumed to be more acceptable, unforgiveness is no less an offense to God than any other sin. It is the failure to deal with forgiveness that produces ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Does Faith Matter?

Contributed by Gbemisola Fafowora on Mar 28, 2021

In today's world, do we need faith and what do we do?

Matthew 15: 21 - 28 The NKJV version A Gentile Shows Her Faith Then Jesus went out from there and departed to the region of Tyre and Sidon. And behold, a woman of Canaan came from that region and cried out to Him, saying, “Have mercy on me, O Lord, Son of David! My daughter is severely ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:17, 1 Corinthians 2:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Gospel According To Thorns

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 22, 2025

The profound meaning we find in looking at thorns is that the crown of thorns that was thrust upon Jesus’ head was a deliberate symbol of Him taking on our sin. Innocent Jesus Christ took on our sin onto Himself and paid for it. It’s all right there in the thorns.

THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO THORNS VARIOUS PASSAGES #thorns INTRODUCTION Every week when I mow my yard I come around a particular large bush that was planted around my propane tank I just get shredded on whatever arm and leg that happens to be on the inside as I try to mow around it. The bush has ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:14-19, Micah 7:2-4, Matthew 13:1-9, John 19:1-6, Numbers 33:50-56  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When It Comes To Matters Of The Heart, There Are No Excuses

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Mar 28, 2002

This sermon is about our temptation to judge others.

“When It Comes To Matters Of The Heart, There Are No Excuses” -by Reverend A. LaMar Torrence Text: Romans 2:1-29 As we continue our traverse through the chapters of Romans, we are learning that regardless of who we are, we are in God’s sight. In fact one could say that in the first chapter of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-29

Denomination: Lutheran

Has The Devil Taken You Captive?

Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Dec 4, 2001

Learn how the devil wants to Confuse, Control, Consume, Condemn and Convince you.

WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: HAS SATAN TAKEN YOU CAPTIVE? “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world; but ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:24-26

Denomination: Baptist

Eyes Wide Open Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 27, 2005

Bible Couples, Pt. 9 "Ananais and Sapphira"

EYES WIDE OPEN (ACTS 4:32-5:11) Stumpy and his wife Martha went to the state fair every year. Every year Stumpy would say, “Martha, I’d like to ride in that airplane.” And every year Martha would say, “I know, Stumpy, but that airplane ride costs ten dollars, and ten dollars is ten dollars.” This ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesús Calma La Tempestad

Contributed by Cesar Delvillar on Apr 26, 2003

Muy a menudo, cuando los problemas llegan a nuestras vidas pensamos que nuestras oraciones no son tomadas en cuenta por Dios ya que muchas veces la respuesta no es tal como habíamos esperado en tiempo y en forma. Lo importante es entender que a pesar de l

Jesús Calma la Tempestad Introducción: Los pasajeros de un bus se quedaron mirando con simpatía como una atractiva mujer de manera cuidadosa hacía su entrada al autobús. Luego de pagar el boleto, de manera cuidadosa comenzó a buscar con sus manos el asiento libre que el chofer del ...read more

Denomination: Adventist

The Soul Eater

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 5, 2008

Just as lions are man-eaters, the devil is a soul-eater.

1 Peter 5:8-9 KJV Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: [9] Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world. I. INTRODUCTION -- THE ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Would You Hire This Man? Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Nov 10, 2015

What kind of man was John the Baptist? Rough and tough in dress and speech.

Introduction The outline for this message came from "The Preacher's Outline and Sermon Bible", from Leadership Ministries Worldwide. John, a neighbor of mine, was annoyed because he had to search for his newspaper each morning after the paperboy tossed it. Often he would find it, covered with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

"Elijah's Mantle - Who Will Pick Up Elijah's Mantle"

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Mar 31, 2008

God wants to do greater things in every generation then what was done in the previous one however someone needs to pick up the mantle and take it to another lever.

“Elijah’s Mantle” “Who will pick up Elijah’s Mantle” By District Elder M.L. Maughmer, Jr. 2nd Kings 2 We find here a miraculous part of history. It is the story of Elijah being taken up into glory on one of God’s fiery chariots and the transference of power and authority from one generation to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-25

Denomination: Apostolic

What Kind Of Christian Are You? Dws#1 Series

Contributed by John Butler on Apr 26, 2008

We go back to the greek and learn more about the carnal Christians of Paul’s day.

What Kind of Christian Are You?... I. Carnal Christians... a) Different Levels of Maturity... 1Co 3:1 And I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto spiritual, but as unto carnal, even as unto babes in Christ. 1Co 3:2 I have fed you with milk, and not with meat: for hitherto ye were not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-4

Stand Firm

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Aug 29, 2015

A message from I Corinthians 16:13 (Ephesians 6:13) to an immoral and discouraged people to stand Ready, Stand Firm, and Stand Strong

Stand Firm Introduction: Decadence and despair haunt many of America's youth. Perhaps fourteen-year-old Rod Matthews represents the most horrible extreme. Uninterested in baseball or books, Rod found one thing that did stimulate him: Death. His curiosity was intensely aroused by a rental video, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do The Small Thing To Show The Main Thing - God's Love

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jun 29, 2014

What is servant evangelism: It is demonstrating the kindness of God, The Love God, by offering to do some act of humble service, with no strings attached. We never fully know what small act of kindness will touch and transform a life. (Updated July 2023)

For Those not familiar with an Anglican service; there are four Scripture readings prior to the Message. Today's readings are Genesis 22:1-14; Psalm 13; Romans 6:12-23 and Mathew 10:40-42 Jared and his dad were playing a game of catch one afternoon, when Jared asked, ....... "Dad, ... is ...read more

Scripture: John 17:21, Matthew 25:34-40, Matthew 10:40-42, Philippians 4:13, John 13:5-10, John 13:35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

Let's Take The Next Level To Jesus

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Sep 16, 2009

We need to go higher in Jesus and stop being comfortable at the level we are.

“Let’s take the next level to Jesus” 1st Corinthians 2 : 9 – 16 This scripture is talking about how there are things in God which can only be revealed by the spirit of God to the spiritual minded individual. A carnal mind is enmity against God and is unable to understand the things God has ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:9-16

Denomination: Apostolic

Seeing The World Through God's Eyes Series

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 4, 2009

The last ingredient of revival that I believe is necessary is for us to see the world through God’s eyes.

SEEING THE WORLD THROUGH GOD’S EYES Job 34:20-22 (Key Verse – 21) “For His eyes are on the ways of man, and He sees all his steps.” Introduction: Seeing God’s Holiness, being aware of His presence, acknowledging our sinfulness and dependence on God, understanding Christ’s call to the church will ...read more

Scripture: Job 34:20-22

Denomination: Baptist