Sermons on Pretend:

Go! And Hate Evil - Psalm 97:10 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 7, 2025

The words of Psalm 97:10 call us to action - to love the Lord is to actively oppose evil in our lives and in the world.

Go! And Hate Evil - Psalm 97:10 Introduction: Psalm 97:10 (NLT) declares, "You who love the Lord, hate evil! He protects the lives of his godly people and rescues them from the power of the wicked." These words call us to action. To love the Lord is to actively oppose evil in our lives ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 97:10, Proverbs 8:13, Romans 12:9, Ephesians 5:11, James 4:4, 2 Thessalonians 3:3, 1 Corinthians 10:13, Matthew 5:16, Romans 13:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The War For Our Soul! Series

Contributed by Bill Lyle on Apr 5, 2007

A study in 1st Peter

1 Peter 2:11-12 Suffering from Happiness: The war for our Soul! Dear friends, I urge you, as aliens and strangers in the world, to abstain from sinful desires, which war against your soul. Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When Love Turns To Lust

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 26, 2009

A young man confusing lust for love unleashes havoc on the Kingdom of David. His actions serve to caution us not to confuse lust for love.

*2 Samuel 13:1-19* *When Love Turns to Lust* “Absalom, David’s son, had a beautiful sister, whose name was Tamar. And after a time Amnon, David’s son, loved her. And Amnon was so tormented that he made himself ill because of his sister Tamar, for she was a virgin, and it seemed impossible to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 13:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Real Faith Will Sow Peace Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Apr 1, 2021

Real Faith Will Sow Peace Series: Real Faith (Book of James) Brad Bailey – October 25, 2020

Real Faith Will Sow Peace Series: Real Faith (Book of James) Brad Bailey – October 25, 2020 Intro Hey everybody. I’m so glad you are joining in today. I think we tend to underestimate how much significance there is in showing up itself. It’s been said that “all success begins with showing up.” ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Want To Still Stick To Your Prior Testimony? Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 5, 2017

A study of the book of Acts 4: 32 – 5: 11

Acts 4: 32 – 5: 11 Want to still stick to your prior testimony? 32 Now the multitude of those who believed were of one heart and one soul; neither did anyone say that any of the things he possessed was his own, but they had all things in common. 33 And with great power the apostles gave witness to ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Caiaphas: How To Tell The Difference Between A Relationship And A Religion Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Mar 22, 2004

Being religious is an eternity away from having a relationship with God.

Introduction: A Some in the Jewish community have cried foul over the portrayal of Jews being the executioners of the Christ and this portrayal is manifested in one key character, at least for me, in the film: Caiaphas. a Caiaphas was the high priest during not only Jesus’ ministry, but also ...read more

Scripture: John 11:47-53

Denomination: Baptist

Worship The Lord Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Aug 3, 2005

God is Lord of creation, Lord of our lives, and the Lord, King of glory.

These several Sundays, we are preaching from the Psalms. If you are acquainted with the Psalms you appreciate some of the tantalizing word pictures included there: • God’s commands are sweeter than honey and drippings of the honeycomb (19) • The river of God is full of water ( 65) • Under his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1-10

Denomination: Brethren

Tomorrow Is Today

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 13, 2004

Preached at a rescue mission. Some face tomorrow in fear, some in denial. But you can face tomorrow by discovering what God is giving you today.

The other day I heard about a woman who was so upset because she was about to be forty years old that she got on an airplane, flew out over the Pacific Ocean, and crossed the International Date Line, where as you may know the calendar changes, just so that she would not actually be anywhere on the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-28

Denomination: Baptist

Growing The Family

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 21, 2006

From the life of Christ we learn how to grow a church family. 1- the method 2- the motivation 3- the means

INTRO.- ILL.- A father who didn’t exactly resemble Atlas or perhaps Samson said, “My little girl was sitting on my lap facing a mirror. After gazing intently at her reflection for some minutes, she said, ‘Daddy, did God make you?’ “’He sure did,’ I told her. “’And did He make me too?’ she asked. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It Is Better To Trust In The Lord Than To Put Confidence In Man

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Nov 3, 2002

This sermons explains why it is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in Man. Seven reasons are given namely 1.POWER 2.PROMISES 3.PRESENCE 4.PARDON 5.PASSION 6.PEACE 7.PROMOTION

IT IS BETTER TO TRUST IN THE LORD THAN TO PUT CONFIDENCE IN MAN ************************************************************************************** OUTLINE 1.POWER 2.PROMISES 3.PRESENCE 4.PARDON 5.PASSION 6.PEACE 7.PROMOTION THE MESSAGE IT IS BETTER TO TRUST IN THE LORD THAN TO ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:8, Psalm 118:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Rut, Rot Or Revival

Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Jun 2, 2007

Sermon titled inspired by a collection of writings and sermons by AW Tozer, used in preperation for revival services this past April.

Intro: You know, in spite of the crazy weather we have had over the last few weeks, I live this time of year. Flowers blooming, longer days, getting to play t-ball with my son and practicing softball with my daughter. Not to mention all of the great sporting events during this time of year. ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Examined Life

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Feb 5, 2006

The hard commands of Jesus are best understood as being directed to the church, which should be a Community of Grace. This sermon addresses Jesus’ teaching on lust, sin and adultery.

The Examined Life in the Community of Grace Our key scripture today suggested to me the sermon title, The Examined Life”. You may have heard of this saying by Socrates, an ancient philosopher: “The unexamined life is not worth living." It struck me that, in some very strong language, what ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Woe, Dispair And Agony On End Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Mar 3, 2006

One of a series of sermons on Psalms, this one takes a look at Psalms of Lament.

Woe, Despair And Agony On End Delivered on January 29, 2006 The Rev. Dr. W. Maynard Pittendreigh Senior Pastor Mpittendreigh@goodshepherdpc.org Psalm 69:1-16 Save me, O God, for the waters have come up to my neck. I sink in the miry depths, where there is no foothold. I have come into the deep ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 69:1-36

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Be A Genuine Person Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Mar 15, 2005

No one likes a fake. . . but how can I develop that integrity that makes me REAL? *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

For a CD of over 100 of sermons by Darrell Stetler II (most complete with handouts), please e-mail darrellstetler2@sbcglobal.net. How to Be a Genuine Person EVeryone who knows a fake, raise your hand. Everyone who likes a fake, raise your hand. Everyone who is sitting by a fake. . . NO, better ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-12

Denomination: Holiness

End Times Survival Manual Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 14, 2005

The Parable of the Ten Virgins provides a warning about always being ready and waiting.

The End Times Survival Manual Matthew 25:1-13 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: Authors Joshua Piven and David Borgenicht have turned a rather dull how-to-book into virtual gold mine. Their original book The Worst Case Scenario ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ