Sermons on Pleasure In Wickedness:

What We Need To Learn From Jonah

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jun 7, 2001

Valuable lessons to learn about God and ourselves as we look into Jonah’s story.

What we need to learn from Jonah by Andrew Chan PBC, Vancouver, BC Text: Jonah 1 Introduction: An angler at the fishermen’s club was describing his toughest catch. “After 3 hours I landed this terrific monster of the sea” he said. “I saw the pictures and he was only 6 inches long,” said one ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

A Conversation With God Series

Contributed by David Nolte on Aug 3, 2018

Habakkuk wonders why God is slow in answering his prayers and why He delays in punishing Judah's evil. He is surprised that God will use the even more wicked Chaldeans as His rod of punishment.

Otab so“A Conversation With God!” Habakkuk 1-3 David P. Nolte Please turn in your Bible to the book of Habakkuk. Habakkuk was one of the Minor Prophets of which there were 12 in number. They not called Minor because they’re under 21. They’re not called Minor because they’re ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-17, Habakkuk 2:1-20, Habakkuk 3:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Rational Mind Deceived

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Jan 28, 2012

What is it about the idea of God that makes many people uncomfortable? The idea of God does make many people feel that way, you know. For a country that has "In God We Trust" on its money, we are pretty confused about what kind of God we trust.

9th The Rational Mind Deceived Romans 1:18-23 January 22, 2012 The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of men who suppress the truth by their wickedness, since what may be known about God is plain to them, because God has made it plain to them. For ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:18-23

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Zechariah: Christ Is Coming Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 12, 2023

Many believe that Zechariah’s prophecy foretells Christ’s rule of an earthly kingdom that is yet to be established, and will rule for a thousand years. I believe that Zechariah is referring to Christ’s Spiritual Kingdom—the CHURCH—in which you and I are part of today.

A. Have you ever known anyone who told you that something was going to happen, and it did? 1. What if this morning while we were sitting around the table in the fellowship hall drinking coffee and eating donuts, Mark Thomas emphatically told us that the Indianapolis Colts is going to WIN ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Grace And God's Choice Series

Contributed by Martin Wiles on May 19, 2011

This sermon gives an extensive treatment of Christian thought on the doctrine of election.

Series: Understanding God’s Grace Grace And God’s Choice Lesson Twenty Nine Romans 9:14-29 A. Have you ever wondered whether you chose God or he chose you? B. Further, if you chose God, does that mean you determined your salvation and God only responded to you? C. Or did God choose you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:14-29

Denomination: Baptist

Fanatics For The Faith Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 24, 2007

God calls His people to take seriously the instruction of the Word. In fact, He calls us to be fanatics for the Faith.

JAMES 1:19-27 FANATICS FOR THE FAITH “Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness that God requires. Therefore put away all filthiness and rampant wickedness and receive with meekness the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Baptist

Attributes Of God - Wealthy To Zealous

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 21, 2001

Praises for the Attributes of God as one who is Wealthy to the Zealous God

627. Wealthy – I praise you Lord that you hold the riches of the world in your hand. “You created all things, and by your will they were created and have their being.” (Rev. 4:11) “Everything we have comes from you O Lord.” (I Chron 29:11) 628. Willing to Be Despised and Rejected for My Sake – I ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Give Me Victory Or Give Me Death

Contributed by William Noel on Aug 12, 2001

Three examples of fervency in serving God

“Give Me Victory, Or Give Me Death” II Sam. 23:8-12 Introduction: Ø March 23, 1775, Patrick Henry, a lawyer and statesman, stood addressing the Second Virginia Convention in St. John’s Church in Richmond. There, at the brink of war with King George III, he spoke these memorable words, “It is in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 23:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

Sleeping With Unfinished Business

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Apr 3, 2007

This Is a sermon that will show the saints how we will abandon our journey to destination with out knowing we are yet getting to destination on schedule and for the most part earlier than scheduled.

Sleeping With Unfinished Business Abandoning a journey to go on a Trip JONAH 1:1-6 1) Now the word of the lord came unto Jonah the son of Amittai, saying, 2) Arise go to Nineveh, that great city and cry against it; for their wickedness is come ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Sower Went Forth To Sow

Contributed by Wayne Searls on Jan 12, 2009

PROPOSITION: To motivate the hearer to evaluate his/her seed, where he/she is planting, and the harvest he/she is reaping.

Luke 8:4-8 (NKJV) And when a great multitude had gathered, and they had come to Him from every city, He spoke by a parable: 5.“A sower went out to sow his seed. And as he sowed, some fell by the wayside; and it was trampled down, and the birds of the air devoured it. 6Some fell on rock; and as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-8

Denomination: Nazarene

Genesis 6 - Part 7 - Sweet Baby Jesus Or God Of Judgment? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Dec 18, 2009

We all like the picture of sweet baby Jesus in the manger at Christmas time. But is that the only understanding you have about God - a sanitised easy to handle kind of God?

Genesis 6 - Part 7 - Sweet Baby Jesus or God of Judgment? We all like the picture of sweet baby Jesus in the manger at Christmas time. But is that the only understanding you have about God - a sanitised easy to handle kind of God? We don’t like to think of God destroying mankind. We prefer the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

His Mercy Endureth Forever

Contributed by Jeremiah Parker on Mar 22, 2008

His mercy endures forever in spite of His judgments.

“His Mercy Endureth Forever” Text: Psalm 136:1-10 I. God’s agenda is the salvation of mankind a. The wickedness and stubbornness of mankind i. The flood 1. God showed mercy to Noah by delivering Noah from an evil generation ii. Nimrod starts a religion – confusion of languages iii. God spare ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 136:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Romans, Part 36 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on May 5, 2011

Paul conclusion to the Jews in the letter to the church in Rome is one of constant remembrance that life is about Jesus Christ - and Him alone! (Ref: Romans 11:25-36)

Romans, Part 36 Romans 11:25-36 Introduction - It is important that we not only see the encouragement to the Jews in Rome -- But, that we see our role in being part of the existing remnant - Last time we discussed the grafting in of the Gentiles; imp for us - The concept grafting in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:25-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Final Victory And Demise

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jan 2, 2011

Revelation 19:11-21 shows us that we can be confident that Jesus has already won Final Victory in its description of the Victory of the King of Kings' Army and the Demise of the Beast's Army. Be AT the Lord's Wedding feast, don't BE a feast for the fowl!

Final Victory and Demise Text: Revelation 19:11-21 Preaching Outline, written December 2007, Sterling C. Franklin Introduction – 1) Familiarity with a movie – you know the ending and have confidence that it will carry out correctly. The end has already been written. 2) A novelist will ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:11-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Compromising Church - #3 Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 19, 2007

Adapted in part from Warren Wiersbe (and others)...a look at the letters Jesus dictated to specific churches...with the ensuing question, "what would He write to us?"

WHAT KIND OF CHURCH ARE WE? “The Compromising Church” – Pergamum Revelation 2:12-17 > William Wilberforce is a name that is well known in Great Britain. Today there is a movie about the life of this man. For over 20 years, he was the parliament leader to the opposition of slavery in Great ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist