Sermons on Poison:

Two Conversion Stories Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 18, 2000

Two examples of religious decisions one false conversion (Simon the Sorcerer) and one true conversion (Ethiopian Treasurer).

Two Conversion Stories Acts 8:5-40 The hero of Acts chapter 8 is Philip. Philip was one of the seven chosen to oversee the distribution of relief to the widows. Philip is the first person and the only person in the New Testament called an evangelist (Acts 21:8). It is interesting to consider that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:5-40

Denomination: Baptist

The Blood Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 15, 2000

Our blood does seven life giving functions and the shed blood of Jesus Christ does seven everlasting life giving functions.

The Blood Thesis: Our blood does seven life giving functions and the shed blood of Jesus Christ does seven everlasting life giving functions. Texts: Hebrews 9:11-28 11. When Christ came as high priest of the good things that are already here, he went through the greater and more perfect ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:11-28, Revelation 12:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is The Lord Among Us? - Moaning And Mannah Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000

The Israelites complain that God isn’t looking after them. So he provides them with food, but with conditions.

In 1 Cor 10, Paul warns his readers about what happened to the people of Israel during the Exodus. Listen to what he says: "These things happened to them to serve as an example, and they were written down to instruct us, on whom the ends of the ages have come." In case you were wondering why we’re ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Problem-Solution Approaches To Spiritual Warfare

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 14, 2001

Problem-Solution Approaches to Spiritual Warfare

How to Develop Problem-Solution Sermons a). Definition - A sermon that describes a problem, its nature, causes, effects and solutions. b). Describe the importance of the problem to your listeners. Discuss its significance in the light of scriptural, social, physical, emotional, and mental ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

All You Can Eat Buffet

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Nov 1, 2002

Some people approach worship like a buffet, gorging themselves to their own satisfaction, when we need to God.

Title: The All You Can Eat Buffet Text: Genesis 18:1-3 Introduction 1. We love to eat out! A. It makes it easier for Kay, because there is less mess and clean up. B. It doesn’t require preparation. C. Everyone can order what they want, D. we don’t all have to have the same thing. 2. Of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-3

Denomination: Nazarene

Narnia: The Joys Of Turkish Delight Series

Contributed by David Selleck on Nov 17, 2005

Turkish Delight creates addiction and represents temptation and sin from which we need redemption.

Narnia II Dec 4, 2005 Template for worship planning David Selleck Lakeside United Methodist, Muskegon, Michign Felt Need: How is sin similar or different in Narnia, than what we deal with in our daily lives. Hoped for Results: Each person would receive the awareness that, anything that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

What The Bible Says About Alcohol And Social Drinking Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 18, 2004

Hebrew/Greek Word Study lays foundation for powerfully moving message you can’t argue with in good conscience! Link included to Formatted Text and Powerpoint Presentation.

Prov. 23:29-35 Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website at bottom. We have a drug problem in the U.S. We could talk about: cocaine, marijuana, meth, or heroine. America’s #1 problem drug is not any of these illegal substances, But a legal drug called ALCOHOL. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:29-35

Denomination: Baptist

Parable Of The Leaven Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 11, 2007

This ’most misunderstood’ parable is one of the most telling ones for our generation today. The parallels are powerful to consider! Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Template.

Parable of the Leaven Matthew 13:33 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Leaven.html Just one verse is all it takes tonite to have a big spiritual spread to feast upon. How many have ever made homemade bread? What do you put in the dough to make it rise? Yeast. And what is the Bible word for yeast? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:33

Denomination: Baptist

Narnia: The Frozen Heart Series

Contributed by David Sulcer on Nov 2, 2005

Both Jadis, the cold witch of Narnia and Edmund, the foolish boy from the Waredrobe can teach us all about the power of evil

THE FROZEN HEART The Chronicles of Christmas – Part 1 A MAN NAMED JACK Tell the story of his life and conversion. Create a power point of pictures and scenes that can be used to tell the story. Hal Seed has an excellent synopsis of his life in his sermon Encounter the Power on Sermon ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:4

Denomination: Church Of God

The Bonds Of Bitterness

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 16, 2004

Bitterness will DEVASTATE you spiritually/DESTROY you physically/DISCOURAGE you emotionally/DIVIDE the fellowship/DEPRIVE you of blessings/DEFILE your relationships! Powerpoint at website.

The Bonds of Bitterness Eph. 4:31 Has someone ever said or done something to you for which you found it difficult to forgive them? Every time their very name is brought up, even if it was years ago, it still brings butterflies to your stomach. When you think of them, your heart rate increases. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:31

Denomination: Baptist

Fundamentals Of Spiritual Growth

Contributed by Mark Lewis on Jan 5, 2002

Describes the fundamentals of spiritual growth in the life of the Christian.

Title - Fundamentals for Spiritual Growth Text - 1 Corinthians 3:6 Subtext - Luke 8:4-15; James 5:7-8 Intro. - In the gospel according to Luke 8:4-15 the Lord told the Parable of the Sower which gives insight and understanding into Paul words in 1 Corinthians 3:6. Read along with me the words of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:6, Luke 8:4-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sloth. Series

Contributed by John Morris on Mar 5, 2008

Laziness is a core issue for most of us.

We started a few weeks talking about what is called “the 7 deadly sins”. An ancient list of core sins that are appetizing to all people everywhere. It was constructed by early Church leaders in the sixth century. Great Christians over the ages have recognized that these particular sins can ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stopping The Hurt Through Forgiveness

Contributed by David Scudder on Dec 15, 2008

We live in a world that is hurting deeply. Relationships go sour, anger becomes the norm, and many live in a constant state of frustration. How can we live in a broken world and still have peace?

Purpose: To show why forgiving others is important. Aim: I want the listener to know how to forgive others and then do it. INTRODUCTION: We live in a world that is hurting deeply. Relationships go sour, anger becomes the norm, and many live in a constant state of frustration. Jesus, on the other ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Calling Evil Good

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 25, 2009

Man calls it an accident, God calls it abomination ... Man calls it a weakness, God calls it willfulness. We live in the last days when people have started to call evil good and good evil ... What will you say about good and evil? The choice is yours!

Opening illustration: Dr. J. Wilbur Chapman told of a distinguished minister, Dr. Howard, from Australia who preached very strongly on the subject of SIN. After the service, one of the church deacons came to counsel with him in the study. "Dr. Howard," he said, "we don’t want you to talk as openly ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 5:18-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Are You Holding Back? Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 20, 2007

Everything we have comes from the Lord, and to with hold it from Him is sin.

What Are You Holding Back? Text: Joshua 7:1-26 Introduction 1. Illustration: When French soccer star Zinedine Zidane head-butted Italian defender Marco Materazzi in the chest during the final 10 minutes of the 2006 World Cup he sealed his own fate and the fate of his team. When Zidane was ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-26

Denomination: Methodist