Sermons on Pound Of Flesh:

Stew, The Smell Will Tell

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 17, 2017

STEW, CONTINUAL STATE OF SUPPRESSED AGITATION and WORRY. Many people in our churches are not thankful as they are too busy stewing? A skunk may claim to be a cat, but the smell will tell.

STEW: THE SMELL WILL TELL. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Matthew 21:19 And when he saw a fig tree in the way, he came to it, and found nothing thereon, but leaves only, and said unto it, Let no fruit grow on thee henceforward for ever. And presently the fig tree withered ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:28-31, James 1:22-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Listen 2: "know Your Bait" Series

Contributed by Lynn Sims on Apr 28, 2025

Jesus called us to be fishers of men — but some of us are out here trying to reach people with stale bait, old tactics, or worse — no bait at all! We’ve got the greatest message in the world — the life-changing Gospel of Jesus Christ

🎣 Week 2: Know Your Bait ________________________________________ 🧭 Introduction (pass out the outline) “If you’ve ever gone fishing, you know there are two kinds of folks: those who catch fish... and those who just catch a nap!” Now, I’m not saying I’ve fallen asleep on a boat — ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:22

Denomination: Other

Extreme Makoever: Pierced Tongue Series

Contributed by Steven Dow on Apr 15, 2004

This is the third sermon in the Extreme Makeover series. James teaches us how to T.A.M.E. the tongue.

EXTREME MAKEOVER: PIERCED TONGUE James 3:1-12 April 25, 2003 Introduction: This morning we will be continuing our study of the book of James titled “Extreme Makeover.” We have already learned that if Jesus were to do an extreme makeover of our lives he would give us big ears so that we could ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Excited Anticipation Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 7, 2002

Abel and Enoch were unusual choices for the first representatives of God’s parade of faith. Why did God use them and what does this tell us about faith?

OPEN: In college, Ken Davis (a popular youth speaker) was asked to prepare a lesson to teach his speech class. They were to be graded on their creativity and ability to drive home a point in a memorable way. The title of his talk was, "The Law of the Pendulum." He spent 20 minutes carefully ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Imitate God Series

Contributed by Matthew Doebler on Aug 13, 2003

God calls us to imitate him.

Imitate God Preached August 10, 2003 Someone once said, “Imitation is the highest form of flattery.” Any parent knows this is true. You’re out in the garage, carefully pounding some nails in that dresser you’ve been refurbishing. As anybody with any wood working sense knows, you must be very ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Part 1 - They're A Loyal Family Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Sep 4, 2007

God has told us how He wants us to live our lives; our job is to obey!

1Then God spoke all these words: 2I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery; 3you shall have no other gods before£ me. 4You shall not make for yourself an idol, whether in the form of anything that is in heaven above, or that is on the earth ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Horns And Craftsman

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Mar 2, 2020

Big idea: horns in the bible represent animals that gore, attack and destroy. In this message we will see God's countermeasures to that which the enemy has torn and destroyed. God has craftsman that can undo the enemies works of darkness.

Horns and Craftsman PPT 1 Message Title Big idea: horns in the bible represent animals that gore, attack and destroy. In this message we will see God's countermeasures to that which the enemy has torn and destroyed. God has craftsman that can undo the enemies works of darkness. PPT 2 text Zec ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 1:18-20, Revelation 12:3, Exodus 31:2-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hope Has A Name...jesus

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 10, 2021

Hope has a name and His name is Jesus!

Hope has a name Micah 7:1-7 Introduction- if you would turn to Micah chapter 7- Toward the end of Old Testament between Jonah and Nahum. We will be there soon. As we begin Advent season, my prayer is that the Lord would speak to us. He would meet us where we are and take you where we need to go. ...read more

Scripture: Micah 7:1-7

Denomination: Nazarene

One Link In The Chain

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 27, 2022

We'll all influence over 10,000 people in our lifetimes. Experts say the average lost person requires 16 exposures to Christianity before reaching believing faith. Will you be one of the links in their chain to believe?

ONE LINK IN THE CHAIN 1 Cor. 3:6 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A preacher died and found himself in line at the Pearly Gates. Ahead of him was a guy who’s dressed in sunglasses, a loud shirt, leather jacket, and jeans. 2. Saint Peter asked the guy, “Who are you, so that I may know whether or not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Yoke: 2nd Symbol Of Christianity

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 28, 2022

Jesus requires this of you; you are not only to take up the Cross of Surrender, but also the Yoke of Continual Service with Christ in the Gospel work. You face life with Christ; bear each other's burdens; learn of His gentle nature & love.

THE YOKE: 2ND SYMBOL OF CHRISTIANITY Mt. 11:29-30 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: A FLYING DEAD DUCK 1. John McKay, of the NFL, tells a story illustrating the supreme confidence of University of Alabama football coach Bear Bryant. 2. “We were out shooting ducks, and finally, after about three hours, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:29-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Choices: Discipline Or Regret Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jul 3, 2018

One significant choice we must make in life is to choose discipline. Otherwise, we'll live with the regret of that decision.

We continue our message series entitled “Choices” this morning. We said as we began this series that we are the sum total of all the choices we’ve made in our lives until today. Going forward, the choices we make will shape the person we become. We’ve looked at choosing purpose over popularity and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:15-25

Denomination: Methodist

She Left Her Waterpot

Contributed by David Nolte on Jun 29, 2016

thoughts about why the woman at the well left her waterpot

“She Left Her Waterpot” John 4:28-31 David P. Nolte On His northward journey from Judea to Galilee, Jesus had to go through Samaria. Actually, He chose to go that way. Normally Jews would take a route that would bypass Samaria. But Jesus had an appointment there with a woman ...read more

Scripture: John 4:7-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Fear Knocks, Faith Answers

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 8, 2025

When fear knocks again, faith answers with prayer, peace, and purpose—transforming fearful hearts into fearless witnesses of God’s steadfast presence.

I was a long way from home—traveling through Baluchistan, that barren stretch between Pakistan and Iran. The desert seemed endless, the wind dry as powder. By the time evening fell, I had found what looked like a safe spot to sleep: the flat roof of a little white-washed mosque. The stars were so ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-3, 2 Timothy 1:7, Philippians 4:6-7, Isaiah 26:3-4

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Who Do You Think You Are, Goliath? (1 Samuel 17: 1-54)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jul 22, 2024

One of the unfortunate realities about living in this world is the existence of bullies who intimidate and threaten others. The Bible describes one such bully named Goliath. His threats against Israel and God ceased when he encountered David and one smooth stone.

Bullies have existed in this fallen world ever since Cain killed Abel at the beginning of civilization (Genesis 4:8). However, as the days get darker spiritually and the love of people grows cold (Matthew 24:12; Romans 1:18-32), the problem of bullying is only going to grow like a cancer across ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-54, Isaiah 54:17, 2 Corinthians 10:4-5, Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

Inside Secrets Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Nov 12, 2001

The "inside secret" about our witness and His wisdom.

November 11, 2001 Paul talked about inside secrets; he called it the wisdom of God in a mystery. There are all kinds of mysteries. In the western world, when you say mystery you¡¦re talking about a who-done-it, or a puzzle to solve. Solved puzzles can have surprise endings, or open up even ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist