Sermons on Pitfalls To Avoid:

Why Leadership = Overload Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 9, 2013

This is the tenth message in a series over the life of Moses that shows being God's man is never easy. This examines how leaders can easily become overloaded.

Dave Stone in His book, “Keeping Your Head Above Water” provides the following insight into leadership overload. “It is possible to spread yourself so thin that within the church you are mediocre in four or five areas instead of excellent in one or two.” This is a common ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:1-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Chasing The Wind - Wisdom Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 2, 2017

We all need the balance of wisdom in our life because it will help us balance the daily issues in life on this earth but it will also help us to balance the reality of eternity and Heaven. Wisdom will protect us and give us divine insight into how to live

Series: Chasing the Wind Introduction to Series: Chasing the Wind Illustration Kites – Why --- Kites set up in sanctuary– We need to catch the wind if we want to sail into the spiritual realm and to find meaning and purpose for our lives. Just like kites need to catch the wind to sail we as ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:1-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Does God Make Us Sick? Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Dec 27, 2010

Exposition of Ps 30:1-12 regarding David's experience of pride, sickness/humility, repentance, and worship

Text: Psalm 30:1-12, Title: Does God Make Us Sick? , Date/Place: NRBC, 12/26/10, AM A. Opening illustration: story of the young woman from a Christian home in rebellion, B. Background to passage: some think that this psalm was written following the census incident, but we can’t be sure. The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Embracing Humility: Walking In The Footsteps Of Christ

Contributed by Justin Dietel on Jul 12, 2024

Today, we’re going to delve into a topic that many of us have wrestled with throughout our lives: pride. Growing up, I was taught to take pride in everything I did. Whether it was on the sports field or in the classroom

Philippians 2:3-4 (NIV): "Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others. Proverbs 16:18-19 "18 Pride comes before disaster, and arrogance before a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:18-19, Philippians 2:3-4

A Family Kind Of Place

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Nov 5, 2010

God is keenly interested in children and in family life. God wants the family to be the true laboratory of life, where family members ... regardless of age ... live, learn, love and grow in the Christian graces.

The photo that was flashed across the country told the heartbreaking story of an American tragedy. A weary fireman held the limp, lifeless body of a little child. The little girl was killed in the bombing of the Federal Building in Oklahoma City in 1995. Her name was Baylee Almon, and she was ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4, 1 Timothy 4:6-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Truth Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 10, 2018

28th in the Ephesians Series dealing with the power of truth

Ephesians Series #28 “The Power of Truth” Ephesians 4:24 I. Our Wealth and Worth In Christ 1-3 II. Our Worthy Walk in Christ 4-6 A. Live in Unity 4:1-16 B. Live in Newness of life 4:17-24 C. Live in Love 4:17-24 1. Speak truth not falsehood 4:25 REVIEW / INTRODUCTION Ever ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Conspiracy Theory

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 29, 2013

Exposition of Conspiracy

Text: Ephesians 6:10-11, Title: Conspiracy Theory, Date/Place: NRBC, 1.27.13, AM A. Opening illustration: Talk about the roller coaster of Les Cox’s spiritual life over the past 14 years, but the relative stability over the past 2 years because of his recommitment to Christ. Now he is at ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

What Does It Mean To Believe?

Contributed by Dawn Duryea on Mar 11, 2024

Do you ever wonder what it means to “believe?” Today we are going to consider what it means to “believe” by examining the passage from Numbers 21 alongside the gospel reading from John 3.

Is it true that you just believe in Jesus and you are saved? When I first became a Christian at the age of 16 and was taking confirmation classes at Cocoa Presbyterian Church, I remember Reverend Flanagan telling us that if you believe in Jesus you will be saved. Right away that statement raised ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21, Numbers 21:4-9

Denomination: United Methodist

Temptation

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on May 10, 2022

Through the life of Joseph, the Bible gives us an example of how we can move beyond temptation and make the right choice.

Have you ever been tempted? Sure, you have. Things that catch our attention flash before our eyes and we feel the urge to respond. It might be that second helping of chocolate cake. It might be some ad in a commercial that advertises something that we don't need and can't afford. A ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-12, Psalm 119:9-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Retreating Casualties

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 16, 2009

Too often Christains fall by the wayside by allowing sin to enter their lives.

INTRO. In our text, we find the deliverance of David from his enemies by God. But we see an amazing picture here of what happened in the battle. MORE DIED IN THE WOODS THAN FIGHTING IN THE BATTLE. Historians tell us that they were retreating, running from the battle. Churches are dying all ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 18:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

The God Who Makes Your Path Shine Brighter Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 17, 2026

God illuminates the path of His children, turning every darkness into light, and progressively advancing them toward fulfillment, victory, and divine clarity.

THE GOD WHO MAKES YOUR PATH SHINE BRIGHTER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Proverbs 4:18 Key Verse: “But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day.” (Proverbs 4:18, KJV) Supporting Texts: Psalm 37:23; Isaiah 58:8; John 8:12; Psalm 119:105; 2 ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"God's Issachar Men”

Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Sep 13, 2006

Being the children of GOD that understand the times.

“And of the children of Issachar, which were men that had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do; the heads of them were two hundred; and all their brethren were at their commandment” (1 Chronicles 12:32). The men mentioned in 1 Chronicles 12:32 were part of the gathering ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 12:32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Effective Leadership Requires Teamwork Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Feb 15, 2005

Sermon looks at the importance of teamwork in any leadership setting.

“Effective Leadership Requires Teamwork” Acts 20:17-36 When the water begins to get rough and a change of direction is required, you quickly come to the realization of the importance of teamwork. A collection of individuals, each of whom is looking out for number one, will not be able to survive ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:13-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Teachings To Remember

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 6, 2010

When God created the world; He used wisdom, understanding, and knowledge. If these were useful to God in creation, it is clear they hold value in our lives. And we can gain them by Keeping the Word, Trusting in the Word, Submitting to the Word, and Treasu

Teachings to Remember 04/15/07 AM Text and Reading: Proverbs 3:1-22 [The structure of this sermon was drawn from Wiersbe’s Expository Outlines On The Old Testament By Warren W. Wiersbe] Introduction The Book of Proverbs is a book of wisdom, a collection of moral and ethical teachings, dealing with ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Free Indeed! Pt.2 (Maintenance Of Deliverance)”

Contributed by Bubot Parago on Feb 7, 2019

His Word... the Word where, when you read of it, it does not enter the ears (since it’s a Word) it enters through the “eyes of your heart” turning our hearts of stone into hearts ready to be transformed!

“If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.” (John 8:36KJV) “For the Lord is the Spirit, and wherever the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.” (2 Corinthians 3:17NLT) Introduction: After freedom, I mean complete freedom, we are free indeed! The HolySpirit came as a ...read more

Scripture: John 8:36, 2 Corinthians 3:17, 1 Peter 1:15-16

Denomination: Pentecostal