Sermons on Poor Preaching:

Be Prepared Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 8, 2009

Amos’ fifth vision encourages us to be prepared for the "Day of the Lord" by being saturated with God’s Word

Be Prepared. That’s the motto of the Boy Scouts. "Be prepared for what?" someone once asked Baden-Powell, the founder of Scouting, "Why, for any old thing." said Baden-Powell. Perhaps Amos would have adopted the same motto – be prepared. But not just be prepared for any old thing, as we’ll ...read more

Scripture: Amos 9:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

A Great Reconciliation

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 25, 2009

The death of Christ makes a great reconciliation with God possible so we can live a life of faith.

A GREAT RECONCILIATION—Colossians 1:19-23 Proposition: The death of Christ makes a great reconciliation with God possible so we can live a life of faith. Objective: My purpose is to challenge the saved to appreciate this great reconciliation and to challenge the unsaved to trust Christ as Savior ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

Believing The Word Of God Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Oct 4, 2009

Looks at the Thessalonians belief in the Word of God and why we too can believe it along with some of the effects of believing and unbelief.

Believing the Word of God The Message of the Apostles is the Word of God The Word of God is Reliable Because the Apostles are Reliable The Word of God is Powerful It transforms us as we Receive God’s word in our minds AND Accept God’s word in our hearts The Word of God is Dangerous … for those ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Does The Bible Say About Angels Demons And Satan Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 10, 2009

Are angels, demons and the devil the result of superstition or reality? A myriad mix of superstition, truth and opinion can easily confuse, entice, harm or belittle the truth.

Angels, demons & Satan In an increasingly secular world, there is still a surprisingly large attention to Angels. Cards, gifts, jewellery, art, ornaments, decorations, clothing and even TV dramas feature angels. Many people even use the term ‘guardian angel’ with sincerity. Many popular films ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Road Less Travelled

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Oct 12, 2009

This sermon compares the narrow road that leads to life with the broad way that leads to destruction.

Title: The Road Less Traveled Text: Matthew 7:14-15 Date: September 6, 2009 Location: Sulphur Spring Baptist Church Children’s Sermon: Good morning boys and girls. Show a Tom Tom GPS and ask them if they know what it is? That’s right it’s a GPS and if you aren’t sure how to get somewhere ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

You Can Have A Christ - Like Character Series

Contributed by Dan Stires on Apr 9, 2008

Every believer needs to be changed from the inside out and bringing our character to conforming with the character of Jesus.

You can have a Christ-like Character Romans 12:1-2 “So here’s what I want you to do, God helping you: Take your everyday, ordinary life—your sleeping, eating, going-to-work, and walking-around life—and place it before God as an offering. Embracing what God does for you is the best thing you can ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Nazarene

Is This The End?

Contributed by Ryan Akers on Apr 26, 2008

With everything going on around us from wars, natural disasters, food shortages, job losses and high gas prices is this the end days? It may be but what is more important is what God says we need to do to be ready for it.

Is This The End? Pastor Ryan Akers April 27, 2008 Video- End of World? Sermon Spice Every time I turn on the TV I continue to get depressed by what I see on the news. There is no question we are in or very quickly heading to an economic crisis. Probably one that many of us have never seen. 1. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Call To Rebellion

Contributed by David Flowers on May 4, 2008

Dave explains that the Sabbath should be kept, and why and how to keep it.

A Call to Rebellion Wildwind Community Church David Flowers April 25, 2008 What is the single thing the people of God could do to show themselves as the people of God in the most profound way possible? What single thing, if we did it, could make the biggest difference in our lives and would ...read more

Scripture: James 2:10-11

Denomination: Free Methodist

Knowing Is Half The Battle Series

Contributed by Rick George on Oct 29, 2009

If we want to make it through the spiritual battle we face every day, then we need to know who our enemy truly is.

Remember the cartoon series, Peanuts? In one of the scenes, Linus and Charlie Brown are walking along and chatting with one another. Linus says, “I don’t like to face problems head on. I think the best way to solve problems is to avoid them. In fact, this is a distinct philosophy of mine. No ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sovereign Sacrifice: Foreknown, Foretold, For Faith

Contributed by John Piper on Oct 30, 2009

A message on the sovereignty of God

So when [Jesus] had washed their feet, and taken His garments and reclined at the table again, He said to them, "Do you know what I have done to you? 13 "You call Me Teacher and Lord; and you are right, for so I am. 14 "If I then, the Lord and the Teacher, washed your feet, you also ought to wash ...read more

Scripture: John 10:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

True Commitment To God Or A Commitment That Is True To God

Contributed by Bartholomew Riggins on Nov 13, 2009

God will fulfill the desires of those who fear him. God wants to be near to those who publishes his name both in prayer and good news sharing. God will preserve those who love him through obedience.

We greet you this afternoon praising God from whom all blessings are always flowing. We stand before you in the Name of Jesus Christ, the name that is above all names. I now invite your attention for a short while this afternoon from the book of Psalm chapter 145 and verses 18-20. The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 145:18-20

Denomination: Church Of God

The Vision Of A Holy Heart Series

Contributed by Tim Adams on Dec 1, 2009

This sermon is to advance the old-fashioned but forgotten doctrine of holiness for producing a pure church.

“The Vision of A Holy Heart” 2 Corinthians 7:1 It is October 14th, and the sun is reflecting mirages of water on an Air Force base runway in southern Florida. The silence of that scene is interrupted as a long-winged plane touches down on the runway and taxies to the hanger. A thousand planes ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:1

Denomination: Baptist

Obtaining The Double Portion

Contributed by Albert Corey on Dec 4, 2009

How to receive power from God and allow His Spirit to work through us

OBTAINING THE DOUBLE PORTION 2 Kings 2:1-14 1. And it came to pass, when the Lord was about to take up Elijah into heaven by a whirlwind, that Elijah went with Elisha from Gilgal. 2. Then Elijah said to Elisha, "Stay here, please, for the Lord has sent me on to Bethel.’’ And Elisha said, "As ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

It�s Not About The Gifts

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Dec 14, 2009

Gifts, even good gifts such as family and Christmas traditions, are only a shadow of the Giver.

Christmas � It�s Not About the Gifts TCF Sermon December 13, 2009 When we think of Christmas, it brings to mind many different things perhaps different things for each of us. Of course, the good, Christian answer to the question, what do you think of when you think of Christmas, is that we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lost Voice Of God

Contributed by Teddy Walker on Apr 18, 2010

We need to get the voice of God into our lives

THE LOST VOICE OF GOD 1 Sam 3:1-11 1 And the child Samuel ministered unto the Lord before Eli. And the word of the Lord was precious in those days; there was no open vision. 2 And it came to pass at that time, when Eli was laid down in his place, and his eyes began to wax dim, that he could not ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational