Sermons on Puffing:

Handshake

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 17, 2013

How many of you would trust His Hands and walk into it wholeheartedly to protect you???

Isaiah 41:10”Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.” The Microsoft founder has been heavily criticized by the country's media because he shook President Park Geun-hye ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Sin Of Indifference

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 18, 2012

One man said, “The opposite of love is not hate, it's indifference. The opposite of art is not ugliness, it's indifference. The opposite of faith is not heresy, it's indifference. And the opposite of life is not death, it's indifference.”

The Sin of Indifference 2 Timothy 3:1-4NKJ Apathy: Lack of interest or concern, especially regarding matters of general importance or appeal; indifference. Lack of emotion or feeling; impassiveness. One man said, “The opposite of love is not hate, it's indifference. The opposite ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Spiritual Disciplines For The Christian Life - Learning Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 27, 2012

Looks at the importance of learning, as a spiritual discipline.

SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES FOR THE CHRISTIAN LIFE Part 12 Learning - Have you ever known a Christian who deliberately chose not to learn new things? Or one who sought learning continually? What did you observe about each? Why do so many Christians live as though they’ve been told, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Wedding Service 2012

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 20, 2012

revised wedding service

Who gives this woman to this man? (Please Be Seated) The Bible begins with a description of the creation. It describes the beginning of Heavens and the Earth, all plant life and animal life…everything. After each day of creation, the Bible records, “and the Lord saw that it was ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:21-24

Denomination: Baptist

Complacency

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 27, 2011

God has a purpose for your life. God has a plan for your life. How are you treating it?

Three psychiatric patients are eager to be released from the hospital, but the doctor has an examination of their judgment skills that must be passed in order for them to go home. One by one he takes them to the edge of a swimming pool without water and tells them to jump in or not. Take the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:32

Denomination: Baptist

A Right Use Of Freedom

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 26, 2017

Drawing enduring principles from an ancient debate.

A RIGHT USE OF FREEDOM. 1 Corinthians 8:1-13. Faced with a difference of opinion concerning food which may (or may not) have been offered to idols, the Apostle Paul appears here to be addressing some of the slogans being used in the theological and ethical debate in Corinth. The first slogan ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dream Killers

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 17, 2020

God's people are often in the minority opinion. Some get bad counsel and have their dreams and calling killed in the wilderness.

Numbers 13:30 And Caleb stilled the people before Moses, and said, Let us go up at once, and possess it; for we are well able to overcome it. Numbers 14:6 And Joshua the son of Nun, and Caleb the son of Jephunneh, which were of them that searched the land, rent their clothes: 7 And they spake ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:30, Numbers 14:6-10, Numbers 14:35-38, Proverbs 11:14

Denomination: Baptist

Taking Inventory

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 26, 2022

The process of counting what a company has in its inventory is known as taking inventory. Can we apply this same process to our Christian walk?

Taking Inventory of the Church: Paul is discussing a trip with Barnabas. Why did Paul take this second missionary journey and what was the purpose? Why would they want to go? Why should they? What has happened since his last visit? How many have been converted? He wants to go back and check on the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:36-41

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Love Is The Core

Contributed by Colin Mcgeer on May 22, 2025

I cannot meet the righteous requirements of the law on my own. There is only one way to be approved by God: believe in Jesus, God's only begotten Son. God made it possible for us to be approved. Love fulfills the law, love is at the core.

Romans 8:4 Love is the Core Romans 8:4 that the righteous requirement of the law might be fulfilled in us who do not walk according to the flesh but according to the Spirit. In verse three, we read that Jesus condemned sin in the flesh. The sentence does not end with a full stop but continues in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:4, 2 Corinthians 5:21, 1 John 4:7-8, 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Converted And Becoming A Child: A Lifelong Lesson In Humility And Forgiveness

Contributed by Herb Pulse on Sep 20, 2024

them, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.

Matthew 18 is a complete look and lesson in our need to submit ourselves unto God in full surrender of humility. We cannot be partial in our response to humility. We cannot go part of the way with God only. Jesus opens the chapter by calling out and presenting before His disciples, the most ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-4, Matthew 18:23-35

Denomination: Christian Church

The Problem Of Immoral Church Members Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 30, 2018

It was well known that fornication by one of the members was taking place in the church at Corinth, and it was the subject of conversation among the believers.

October 25, 2012 Commentary on First Corinthians By: Tom Lowe Topic #2: The Problem of Immoral Church Members, 1 Corinthians 5.1-5.13 Lesson 3.0: The Problem With Immoral Church Members Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5.1-5.13 1 Cor 5.1-13 (KJV) Section 3.0-A: The incestuous person among ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

"A Woman Filled With Praise" Series

Contributed by Allen Hern on Dec 18, 2006

Since praise and worship are so important in a Christian’s life, let’s see what we can learn about praise and worship from the Song of Mary.

"A WOMAN FILLED WITH PRAISE" Subject: Adoration Theme: An Example of adoration in worship Passage: Lu. 1: 46 - 56 Text: Luke 1: 46* And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord, Intro. Dear Mary, how she was overwhelmed by the events which were swirling around her. You have sometimes felt ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Problem Of Perfectionism Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jan 29, 2009

It is really hard to keep up the pretence of being a perfect Christian. It si so hard that you will probably lose your faith.

Christian freedom – The problem of perfectionism In recent messages we have talked about the things that affect our Christian Freedom. How when we normally claim that we are free people that we automatically accept limits on our freedom. Limits based on cultural limits which might affect freedom ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-20

Denomination: Congregational

"When The Chips Are Down"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Feb 8, 2009

The purpose of this sermon is to encourage the hearers to affirm to others that the Lord gives RENEWED STRENGTH to believers who WAIT on Him.

8 February 2009 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fortress Chapel F.O.B. Sykes Tall-afar, Iraq BIG IDEA: Believers sometimes feel like God doesn’t care, and He has forgotten and neglected them. But God gives RENEWED STRENGTH to believers who WAIT on Him. REFERENCES: Fifth Sunday after ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:27-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hope Uncompromised Series

Contributed by Samuel Stone on Oct 31, 2007

Paul was dealing with the Christians in Colossae that had lost their hope because a false teacher there spreading wrong message to them. Paul was trying to correct the chaos created by the false teaching because, being a loving and passionate person, he h

Scripture Lesson: Colossians 2:6-19 Last night I received an email from a guy named Jim H. He says, “Twice today you sent me back the email containing some cute animal pictures that I sent out a year an a half ago, without explanation. I don’t know who you are and I don’t think I have ever had you ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed