Sermons on Psychology:

Understanding Your Rights

Contributed by D. Marie Hamilton on Sep 13, 2008

Understand that you are given rights through Christ.

Understanding Your Rights I Peter 2: 2-10 (Contemporary English Version) 2Be like newborn babies who are thirsty for the pure spiritual milk that will help you grow and be saved. 3You have already found out how good the Lord really is. 4Come to Jesus Christ. He is the living stone that people ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Famous Last Words

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Jan 2, 2011

These last words of Moses are upbeat and positive. He's saying to them that just over the next ridge, just beyond life's next corner is a whole new existence ... a new land, a new life, a new opportunity. It would be what they chose it to be.

In Deuteronomy 30:11-20, we read of God's faithfulness and the wonderful condition of that faithfulness: READ These last words of Moses are upbeat and positive. He's saying to them that just over the next ridge, just beyond life's next corner is a whole new existence ... a new land, a new life, a ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:11-20

Denomination: Baptist

Loving Leadership Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 17, 2010

In order to earn the heartfelt respect of their families, fathers must love and lead them.

A young boy had just gotten his driving permit. He asked his father if they could discuss his use of the family car. His father took him into his study and said, “I’ll make a deal with you. You bring your grades up, study the Bible a little, get your hair cut, and then we’ll talk about it.” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:4-5

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Closing The Loop Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Aug 12, 2008

I preach expository messages, and this is from my series on the book of Acts.

“Closing the Loop” Acts 14:19-28 December 30, 2007 If you really, really believe that you are right, what does that belief produce in you? Atheist Christopher Hitchens, as I’ve mentioned before, has written a book entitled God is Not Great, wherein he details all the myriad problems he has ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:19-28

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Moral Purity

Contributed by Douglas Stull on Aug 31, 2011

This sermon lists the factors that have increased immorality in our day.

Sermon Moral Purity I Corinthians 6:9-11 Why would Paul assault the Corinthians with a catalog of sins that would keep them out of heaven. His words do not dance around their sinful behavior, but make it crystal clear that those living immoral lives were destined for hell. He had to be direct ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-11

Denomination: Brethren

14 Symptoms Of Demonic Operation

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 10, 2011

14 symptoms that could possibly point to demonic operation in a person's life.

14 Symptoms of Demonic Operation A Satan uses deception. 1 The word “deceive” paints a picture of a person who believes a lie to be the truth. a The key area Satan uses to deceive people is the Word of God. b If Satan can convince a person that God is a liar...he can get that person ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

What Happens When Jesus Comes To Town?

Contributed by Monty Newton on Feb 4, 2013

God's love is large enough to embrace and include everyone.

Title: What Happens When Jesus Comes to Town? Text: Luke 4:21-30 Thesis: God’s love is large enough to embrace and include everyone. Introduction A syndrome is a group of symptoms that collectively indicate or characterize a disease, psychological disorder or other abnormal condition. If ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:21-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Teaching Our Children The Way To Go. Series

Contributed by Dr. Amen Howard on Aug 23, 2013

From the beginning, the family has played a critical role in the outworking of God's purposes on earth. As the fundamental building block of society, it was designed to provide the context for the nurture and training of each succeeding generation.

The family was also designed to reflect and flesh out spiritual truth. Scripture uses the imagery of the family to speak of our relationship with God in Christ. As believers, we are adopted children in the household of God (Rom. 8:15-17). We are also heirs with Christ (Rom. 8:17; Eph. 1:11; 3:6). ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:3, Romans 8:15-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Going Deeper - Helping With Depression Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Aug 15, 2015

This is an evening companion piece with the sermon on Depression -

Depression - God is Not Silent When People Suffer Depression is Terrifying. It has been called "Dead, but walking". Most people see their world as: +Dark +Heavy +Painful +Numb +Directionless +Desperate Who it affects: As many as 20 - 25 % of the population. At a minimum in the USA ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Nazarene

Sermon On The Mount - Light Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Mar 14, 2016

What is light? What does light do? How can we be light?

I. Introduction A. Making decisions in the dark can lead to some regrettable consequences. Back in the days before electricity, a tightfisted old farmer was taking his hired man to task for carrying a lighted lantern when he went to call on his best girl. “Why,” he exclaimed, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Can One Have Hope Without God?

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 7, 2018

God hears us because He hears Christ, and He loves us the way He loves Christ. In a nutshell, identity in Christ means every child of God can point to Jesus and before the Father’s throne testify: “I’m with Him.”

2/4/04 Title: Can One Have Hope Without God? Text: “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.” (Romans 15:4) Scripture Reading: Romans 15:4-13 4 For whatever was written in former days was written for our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:4-13

Denomination: Baptist

Journey Through Acts (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jan 16, 2024

As we study this snapshot of the early church life, a pattern emerges: they focused on gathering, on the Gospel, on goodwill and on glorifying God. Because the early church maintained this four-fold focus along their journey, God continually added to their number those who were being saved.

The Journey: Following Jesus through Acts (2) Scott Bayles, pastor Scripture: Acts 2:42-47 Blooming Grove Christian Church: 7/3/2017 If you were with us last week, you know we began a ten-week journey through the book of Acts. It’s a faith-journey that began on a remote hillside near Jerusalem, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Christian Church

What Is The Most Pervasive False Doctrine In The Body Of Christ Today?

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jan 27, 2024

It all comes back to the salvation security issue, how do I know if I'm secure in my salvation? What about sins I've committed after becoming a Christian? How does salvation security work after I receive Christ as savior?

What is the most pervasive false doctrine in the body of Christ today? In particular, we're looking at Western evangelical Christianity, and in particular Christianity within the United States. So in Christianity, in the United States, we've seen two trends that have shaped the theological ...read more

Scripture: John 10:28, Hebrews 6:6, 1 Corinthians 9:27, Romans 8:38-39

Denomination: Salvation Army

Be Accepting Of The Sick Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Oct 30, 2021

People can become so afraid of catching an illness that they will stay clear of anyone who is sick. Jesus challenged people to realize that caring for the spiritual needs of others far supersedes one’s desire for self-preservation

I wish to begin our message today with two quotes by Mother Teresa. Here is the first quote: “The biggest disease today is not leprosy or tuberculosis, but rather the feeling of being unwanted.”(1) In her humanitarian efforts in Calcutta, Mother Teresa observed much rejection and hopeless, as ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-42

Denomination: Baptist

Harmless As Doves

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 5, 2021

Jesus can find some good for illustration in every creature He has made. This would be an interesting study, but for now we are limiting our attention to the last of these creatures--the dove.

A small boy sat by the side of a pool fishing. "What are you fishing for," asked a man who passed by. "Sharks," replied the boy. "But there are no sharks in that pool my little man," said the stranger. "There ain't any fish in this pool at all," ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:16