Sermons on Preventative:

Extreme Intimacy

Contributed by James Wilson on Nov 23, 2000

Sex is God's good gift for marriage

Extreme Intimacy Genesis 39:7-9 Twenty-five year old, Trina Miller isn't content riding her bicycle through a park or along the streets of Australia, like many of her generation, she insists on living life to the extreme. She is an extreme athlete, competing in SNOW MOUNTAIN BIKING, and this ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Following The Shepherd Part 6 Of 6

Contributed by Larry Elder on Jul 12, 2003

When we fail, when we deny, when we fall short, Jesus will still prepare for us a table in the midst of our enemies.

Following the Shepherd Psalms 23 Ps 23… The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. 3 He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness For His name’s sake. 4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sermon 3: Encountering Jesus Along Life's Road Series

Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Feb 22, 2008

Fantastic! Outstanding! Incredible! Thanks to blockbuster movies, thrill rides, and Madison Avenue ad campaigns, we have come to expect that if life isn’t “sensational,” something must be wrong.

Encountering Jesus along Life’s Road Luke 24:13–35 Sermon Series: Jesus: The Greatest Life of All From the Bible-Teaching Ministry of Charles R. Swindoll Introduction Fantastic! Outstanding! Incredible! Thanks to blockbuster movies, thrill rides, and Madison Avenue ad campaigns, we have come to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dealing With Anxiety Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jun 25, 2008

How to fight Anxiety

Philippians 4:4-9 June 8, 2008 Dealing with anxiety 4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: *other

When Our Father Chastens

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Sep 28, 2009

Our God is not a vindictive Judge but a Holy Father who loves His children enough to rebuke us when we are wrong and set us on a right path.

When Our Father Chastens Prairie Baptist Church – 9/27/09 P.M. Service Text: Psalm 6 Key verse: Psalms 6:1 - O LORD, do not rebuke me in Your anger, nor chasten me in Your hot displeasure. Premise: Our God is not a vindictive Judge but a Holy Father who loves His children enough to rebuke us ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 6:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

You Wanna Bet?

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Nov 21, 2008

I sometimes feel so vulnerable to the attacks of Satan but Jesus says that NO ONE will be able to snatch Jesus’ sheep out of His hand. That is extremely comforting, especially when I’m at my lowest.

-The high school that I went to was a big football, track and wrestling school -All of the best athletes played football -The coach of the team highly encouraged his best players to not play basketball anymore but to concentrate during the winter on lifting weights instead of shooting a ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10-29

Denomination: Lutheran

Bearing Green Leaves In Drought!

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Jan 20, 2014

An exhortation to beware of spiritual drought which can creep up on the believer unawares effectively creating a barrier to productivity and fruitfulness.

Jeremiah 17:5-11 KJV Thus saith the Lord; Cursed be the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the Lord. For he shall be like the heath in the desert, and shall not see when good cometh; but shall inhabit the parched places in the wilderness, in a salt ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:5-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Start Snitching

Contributed by Clarence Weaver Sr on Oct 26, 2013

It is the responsibility of the church community and individual believers to help oppressed people from their violent oppressors. If you can’t do anything else to help; Start Snitching!

Start Snitching Ezekiel 33:6 Elder Clarence Weaver Text "But if the watchman sees the sword coming and does not blow the trumpet, and the people are not warned, and a sword comes and takes a person from them, he is taken away in his iniquity; but his blood I will require from the watchman's ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 33:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pure Living In A Sex Driven Culture

Contributed by Robert Emanuel on Feb 11, 2013

A True Love Waits Commitment Ceremony for Teens & Parents

1. True Love Waits “I Wish” Video (You tube) 2. Romans 12:1-2 3. God does not make us live for Him, we wants us to do it willingly a. I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy acceptable to God, which is your ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Setting Our Minds

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Feb 27, 2021

Peter has good intentions, but they are not in agreement with God's ultimate plan. We must covenant to deny ourselves and align ourselves to God's will and ways.

WE MAY HAVE HEARD THIS FAMILIAR SAYING: “THE ROAD TO HELL IS PAVED WITH GOOD INTENTIONS.” AN INTENTION IS SIMPLY A PLAN OR GOAL WE HOPE TO ACCOMPLISH. IRONICALLY, INTENTIONS DON’T ACHIEVE ANYTHING. THEY ARE MERELY IDEAS AND DREAMS OF SPECIFIC THINGS THAT WE’D LIKE TO SEE DONE IN THE ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38, Joshua 24:15, Romans 12:2, Hebrews 12:1, 1 Peter 5:6, Galatians 2:20, Philippians 3:8, Revelation 3:15-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

Having Done All, Stand Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Oct 29, 2020

Not unlike other churches within the first century, Thessalonica faced much adversity and opposition. They were relentlessly attacked for their faith in Christ. However, Paul encouraged them to remain steadfast in the faith, standing firmly for the Lord.

Having Done All, Stand 1 Thessalonians 2: 14-16 It has been a few weeks since we began to study this powerful letter to the Thessalonian church. Our last encounter revealed Paul encouraging the church to be an imitator of Christ rather than a pretender of the faith. He exhorted them to a life ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Fear During Crisis

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Oct 2, 2020

Fear is the opposite of faith. We can overcome fear in times of crisis by building up our faith and confidence in the power of God, in the word of God and in the love of God for us.

OVERCOMING FEAR DURING CRISIS Study Text: Exodus 14: 10 - 14. Introduction: - Everyone experiences fear during crisis in their life. There are big fears we are very aware of and little ones we may not even realize we have. - It is very important to understand what fear is and how ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:10-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Unlikely Leader Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 21, 2024

This is the 10th Sermon in the Series from the Book of Judges, "Spiritual Decay".

Series: Spiritual Decay [#10] THE UNLIKELY LEADER Judges 11:1-40 Introduction: We are going to study the story of Jephthah, an unlikely hero. We will uncover profound truths about God’s ability to use those whom the World might overlook. Jephthah’s journey begins in a place most of us can ...read more

Scripture: Judges 11:1-40

Denomination: Baptist

Foolish Words, Fierce Anger, And Wise Actions (1 Samuel 25:2-44)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Sep 16, 2024

David showed mercy to Saul, exercising grace and wisdom. However, the foolish words of a man named Nabal drove David to excessive anger. The intervention of Nabal's wife, Abigail, brought calm and reason to a situation that could have ended in tragedy.

The Bible describes David as "a man after God's own heart". His character and actions reflected a genuine desire to obey and love the LORD. As a result, he was chosen by God to be the next king of Israel, replacing the dynasty of Saul, whose rebellious and defiant actions resulted ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:2-13, Psalm 37:8, Proverbs 14:29, Ecclesiastes 7:9, Ephesians 4:26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

There Is Hope PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

God's promises and love are steadfast and unfailing, even in the face of unbelief and the challenges of the world.

So, with that thought in mind, let's read our passage for today, Romans 11:7-10: 7 What then? What the people of Israel sought so earnestly they did not obtain. The elect among them did, but the others were hardened, 8 as it is written: “God gave them a spirit of stupor, eyes that could not see and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:7-10

Topics: Chosen, Hardened