Sermons on Prides Snare:

Mary: Living A Life Of Purity

Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 12, 2007

Mary’s life reveals the extraordinary blessings and favor that God pours upon those who live a life of moral purity.

Mary: Living A Life Of Purity Luke 1:26-35, 38 Introduction: The Consequences of Wrong Choices Traci stood before the church, tears in her eyes, head bowed to the floor, her mother at her side. It must have been the most difficult situation she had ever been in in her short fifteen years. Yet it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Unless The Lord Was On Our Side: An Exposition Of Psalm 124

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Sep 18, 2021

Perhaps the question should be: "Are we on God's side?" This is one of the Psalms of Ascents.

Unless the LORD was on our Side Psalm 124 Today, we are taking a look at the 124th Psalm which is listed both as a Song of Ascent as well as a Psalm of David. The songs of ascent are a collection of fifteen psalms (120-134). Some like this one are attributed to David, one to Solomon, and others ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 124:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Origin And Destiny Of Evil

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 19, 2007

Crisis and Choice, Pt. 7

THE ORIGIN AND DESTINY OF EVIL (EZEKIEL 28:11-19) The biggest winner after the events of 911 did not show up to claim the prize. Oddly, people stop noticing, blaming or challenging him once a war or disaster breaks out. He is not a Taliban official, an Al-Qaeda fighter or a suicide bomber. George ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 28:11-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Central Role Of The Pastor Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 31, 2005

# 6 in a series on 1 Timothy this sermon deals with the role of the pastor in the local church.

“The Central Role of the Pastor !” 1 Timothy 3:1-7 What is a pastor suppose to look like? I have been told on occasion you don’t look like a preacher. I don’t know whether that is an insult or a compliment. Someone wrote a facetious account called “The Perfect ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Climbing Higher

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Sep 9, 2010

Satan wants to keep us from making progress in our spiritual life. With the Lord’s help, though, we can keep on climbing. To avoid sin’s tragedy, learn Satan’s strategy.

Opening illustration: Pastor Dale Kurtz laughed so hard that his sides ached. He was watching a frustrated squirrel trying to climb the metal pole supporting a bird feeder. The squirrel repeatedly got part way up, then slowly slid down the pole in a heap. In describing this incident, Kurtz wrote, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Job And Elihu Series

Contributed by Jw Worcester on Dec 31, 2019

We have many in the church who don't move forward after a loss and fail to take the path of even greater relevance that God has set out for us.

I looked at Bible characters for examples of faithful husbands and fathers. While there are many commendable men in scripture it was hard to find ones that excelled at being a husband and a father. One that comes to mind is Job who had a large family that thrived on each other’s company. He was ...read more

Scripture: Job 32:6-10

Keep On The Firing Line

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Aug 27, 2025

There are some who claim they do not believe in a Devil.

Illus: For those who will say such a thing someone said: • “When you meet the devil, you know you are not going his way. • If you never meet him, you must be going in the same direction.” The reason some do not believe in the devil is because they are going the same way he is going, but the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

Be Careful Who You Rent To Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Aug 15, 2012

In our parable today I want you to think Temple of God, and the remarkable fact that God has continually allowed human beings to be his tenants both on the earth and especially here in the Temple.

We remember friends back in BC who had to rent the basement of their house out as most normal people who own houses have to do back there. They had nothing but trouble, people leaving stuff on the stove when they went out for long periods of time, and there’s always the issue of getting the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:9-18

Safe From Secret Traps Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Oct 29, 2020

Unknowingly we walk into traps that the evil one sets for us. The traps of offence are well hidden. It happens everywhere, at home, at office and even at Church..... Here is a great message on identifying such traps and escaping them in order to save our souls.

Keep me Safe from Secret Traps We read in Psalm 91:3, “The Lord will keep you safe from secret traps and deadly diseases.” (CEV) In this study we will meditate on this part of the verse mentioned above, where the Lord assures us that He is able to keep us safe from falling into secret traps. If ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:3

Denomination: Other

The God Who Destroys The Enemy’s Agenda Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 19, 2025

God’s power overturns and destroys every plan of the enemy, securing victory for His people.

THE GOD WHO DESTROYS THE ENEMY’S AGENDA By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 54:17 Key Verse: “No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and their ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:17, Psalm 33:10-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Thriving And Healthy Church

Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Apr 7, 2002

Acts chapter 9 provides a snap-shot of a healthy and thriving church that was flowing with the Holy Spirit. This is an example to the church today.

 Many churches through the centuries have looked to the New Testament church in the Acts as a model of what Christ is wanting in his body  In Acts 9 we see an example of a healthy and thriving church MAIN TEXT: Acts 9:31 Then the churches throughout all Judea, Galilee, and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"No More Tears"

Contributed by William Young on Sep 1, 2001

Thesis; For all to understand that tears are for those on earth, not for those who will inherit Heaven

NO MORE TEARS REV. 7:13-17 Thesis: for all of us to understand that tears are for those on earth, not for those who will inherit Heaven Introduction: 1. The Elder here asks John these questions not to learn but to teach 2. The answer returned by the apostle, a. in which he tactfully acknowledges ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Study Of The Organization Of The Church Series

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Jul 21, 2015

The Study Of The Organization Of The Church

The Study Of The Organization Of The Church Philippians 1:1 (KJV) 1 Paul and Timotheus, the servants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus which are at Philippi, with the bishops and deacons: Christ built the church (Matthew 16:18). That church is made up of the called out, the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1

Denomination: Foursquare

Adoption As Sons

Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Jul 17, 2014

The believer has received the spirit of adoption whereby we cry Abby, Father

Adoption as Sons 2 Corinthians 6:14/18 Romans 8:14/15 “For as many as are led by the spirit of God, they are the sons of God. For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.” In these verses God ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:14-15

Denomination: *other

When Your Friends Dont Get It Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 22, 2016

One of the most important qualities that makes us a good friend is the ability to listen and then understand what our friends feel.

When Your Friends Don’t Get It (Mark 14:1-9) 1. A woman goes to a bank in NYC and takes out a loan for $5,000. She leaves her Rolls Royce as collateral. They carefully park it in their garage, confused as to why a millionaire would take out a loan for only $5,000. Two weeks later, she returns. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible