Sermons on Poor Preaching:

Authority: Who’s In Charge Around Here Anyway?

Contributed by C. Scott Ghan on Apr 5, 2014

Two major themes of Jesus mission were authority and freeing those oppressed by the devil. We now have the authority to use His name to continue His mission to free the oppressed.

AUTHORITY: Who’s In Charge Around Here Anyway? 03-31-2013 TEXT: Luke 12:5-9 I. SLAVERY ISN’T PRETTY A. Jesus continues on His way to Jerusalem to fulfill His purpose on this Earth. 1. The word says Luke 12:5-6 The apostles said to the Lord, “Show us how to increase our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:5-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Easter's Passover Lamb Series

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Apr 30, 2014

The death of Christ is the fulfillment of the Passover sacrifice for sinners.

Title: The Passover Lamb (Easter in the O.T.) Text: Exodus 12:1-20 Truth: The death of Christ is the fulfillment of the Passover sacrifice. Aim: To clarify and celebrate that salvation is an act of God in Christ. Life ?: What does the Passover tell us about Christ? INTRODUCTION I read about a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm 4 - An Evening Prayer Of Trust Series

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Apr 30, 2014

A look at David's ability to trust in the Lord after the attack of his enemies on his reputation.

Psalms 4:1-8 KJV To the chief Musician on Neginoth, A Psalm of David. Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness: thou hast enlarged me when I was in distress; have mercy upon me, and hear my prayer. [2] O ye sons of men, how long will ye turn my glory into shame? how long will ye love ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 4:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

May The Force Be With You

Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 4, 2014

In 2014 May the 4th landed on a Sunday. This was the message that tied the phrase "May the Force be with you" into the Gospel message.

May the Force Be With You. Today is Star Wars Sunday, and that’s kind of special because it only happens every seven years or so, and for some of you, you know exactly what I’m talking about and for the rest of you when I explain it will simply diminish me in your ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:7-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Miracle Mom Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 11, 2014

Mary was not a sinless saint. She was a meddling mom. But did that make her a bad mother? Or did it make her a better witness for Christ?

OPEN: We opened with a Youtube video entitled “An Open Letter To Moms from Kid President”, a cute presentation by a young boy citing “10 things Every Mom Needs To Know” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQ4Rnba85o8 (Start fading out about the 2:49 minute mark) He’s a ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

By Our Words

Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 25, 2014

We might not feel comfortable sharing our faith, but let's make sure that we don't sabotage those who do.

If there is one word that strikes fear in the hearts of most church goers it is “evangelism”. Most of us understand the necessity of people meeting Jesus. All but the most callous are heartbroken at the thoughts of friends and loved ones spending an eternity far from God. And yet. . ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:5-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

How Can We Be More Faithful To God?

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 28, 2014

1. Pay attention to the warnings in God's Word (vs. 14). 2. Set new goals for Godly living (vs. 15-17). 3. Get a hunger for humility (vs. 18-21).

How Can We Be More Faithful to God? 1 Corinthians 4:14-21 (Initial reading vs. 1-21) Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Jan. 12, 2014 BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to 1 Corinthians 4, as we focus on being more faithful to God. *Our God is faithful! Revelation 3:14 tells us ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Sovereign's Sufficiency

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Nov 2, 2014

A sermon that reviews the sufficiency of God in everything that He provides for His children.

"The Sovereign's Sufficiency" Psalm 23:1-6 Psalms 23:1 A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. 3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. 4 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Problem Of Joy

Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 14, 2014

Today as we talk about joy, I’d like to discuss with you the problem of joy, take a journey through the Scriptures, and then talk about the solution of joy. Problem. Journey. Solution.

THE PROBLEM OF JOY 1 Thessalonians 5:16 INTRODUCTION... Three words can be powerful (p) What are the three most powerful words you can ever say to someone? Right away you are probably thinking of some powerful phrases than only contain three words… maybe you have said them to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Submission To Authorities

Contributed by Mark Engler on Dec 4, 2014

If the Christian is going to be a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God Paul calls us to submit to the governing civil authorities. This sermon looks at what that looks like for the Christian.

Submission To The Authorities Romans 13:1-7 Read Text: Romans 13:1-7 INTRO: How many of us like to submit? Doesn’t even the thought of submitting or of submission almost repulse us? I know that we have a lot of competitive people in this body of believers. We have business men and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Festival Of Obedience!!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Dec 12, 2014

To focus on the paramount importance of obedience in a Christian's life...the kind of obedience which was conspicuous by its presence in the lives of all the three members of the Holy Family of CHRISTMAS!!!

FESTIVAL OF OBEDIENCE If you love me, keep my commands….John 14:15 If the rest of humanity owes it (love-laced obedience) to the Creator for its “formation”, we Christians owe it to Him for not only our ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15

Denomination: *other

What Is Topos?

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 14, 2014

To define the meaning of topos.

I. EXORDIUM: What is topos? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To define the meaning of topos. IV. TEXT: Acts 1:25 (Amplified Bible) 1:25 To take the place in this ministry and receive the position of an apostle, from which Judas fell away and went astray to go [where he ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Archenemy To Ambassador

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Mar 30, 2016

Here is the call/conversion story of Saul . From that story we understand: 1. We need to be open for the Lord's realignments 2. We need to be open for New Spiritual Revelations 3. We need to be ready to accept New Spiritual Assignments

Scripture: Acts 9:1-20 Title: Archenemy to Ambassador (Murderer turned Missionary) Proposition: Luke shares with us the story of Saul's call/conversion story. That story shares with us 1. We need to be open for the Lord's realignments 2. We must be open for New Spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-20

Denomination: Nazarene

Exodus - Part 5- Hard Hearts Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Apr 4, 2016

Part 5 of Our exodus - The story of God's presence "hard hearts"

Thanks to John Hamby and his sermon " Sign's of a hardened heart" for the inspiration and the excellent points for this message Exodus – The story of God’s presence Part 5 Hard Hearts Exodus 5:2-----7:8-13—---8:25-28---10:8-11, 24 Many times in my life I have been called ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Journey Towards Hope: The Emmaus Road (Updated 3/4/24) Series

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Apr 11, 2016

On this road and journey, we’ll look at three secrets we’re all carrying. We see these secrets in two of Jesus disciples that took this road following His death. It’s the road to Emmaus, and it’s a journey we take towards renewing a hope within us that erases exhaustion, emptiness, and enslavement.

A Journey Towards Hope: The Emmaus Road Luke 24:13-35 With all that is happening in our world today, there is simmering just beneath the surface Three Basic Secrets no one wants to admit, but the truth is more than evident. 1. We Feel Exhausted The first one is that most of us just feel ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Foursquare