Sermons on Putrid:

Treadmill Christianity

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Jul 9, 2005

In nearly every aspect of a Christians life, they feel like they’re on a treadmill. They can never quite do enough or be quite good enough. And just when they think they are up to speed, someone turns up the machine, and they are playing catch-up again.

Treadmill Christianity Titus 3:3-7 In 2001 we were about to have our first child and I decided that if I was going to be the dad that would play catch, and soccer in the yard then I needed to get into better shape. So I started going out to the local college and running. Every night Trista would ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:3-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Raptured Before The Great Trib Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Jun 19, 2008

Rapture of the church.

WE KNOW THAT WHEN Jesus gives a command, we want to pay very close attention to it. • We want to make sure we’re obeying it carefully. John 15.10 "If you keep My commandments, you will abide in My love, just as I have kept My Father’s commandments and abide in His love. • SO AS we keep His ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Underestanding Anger Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 12, 2018

30th in a series on Ephesians dealing with the issue of anger.

Understanding Anger” Ephesians 4:26-27 REVIEW I. Our Wealth and Worth In Christ 1-3 II. Our Worthy Walk in Christ 4-6 A. Live in Unity 4:1-16 B. Live in Newness of life 4:17-24 C. Live in Love 4:17-24 1. Speak truth not falsehood 4:25 2. Be angry without sinning ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-27

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Love Your Salvation

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Sep 10, 2012

Verse 16 is at the heart of my focus for this psalm-love your salvation. And in this psalm, I see some of the things we will be doing if we love our salvation.

LOVE YOUR SALVATION Psalm 40:1-17 INTRODUCTION: Verse 16 is at the heart of my focus for this psalm-love your salvation. And in this psalm, I see some of the things we will be doing if we love our salvation. How do we love our salvation? • We remember what God did for us (vs.1-2). Sometimes, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living The Christian Life Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 29, 2018

Ephesians 4:25-32 teaches us how Christians build up Christ’s body, based on what is true of them as Christians.

Scripture Today I am concluding my sermon series in Ephesians 4:17-32 that I am calling, “The New Life.” Ephesians 4:17-32 may be divided into three sections. In verses 17-19, the Apostle Paul describes the non-Christian life. In verses 20-24, the Apostle Paul describes the Christian life. And in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sir, We Would See Jesus

Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 7, 2023

This message looks at the ways people can see Jesus in us today

PALM SUNDAY 2023 JOHN 12:17–21 NOW THE CROWD THAT WAS WITH HIM WHEN HE CALLED LAZARUS FROM THE TOMB AND RAISED HIM FROM THE DEAD CONTINUED TO SPREAD THE WORD. 18 MANY PEOPLE, BECAUSE THEY HAD HEARD THAT HE HAD PERFORMED THIS SIGN, WENT OUT TO MEET HIM. 19 SO THE PHARISEES SAID TO ONE ANOTHER, “SEE, ...read more

Scripture: John 12:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

To The Pure All Is Pure Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 5, 2021

The pure live life based on this sound doctrine: If God made it, it is good. If God approves it, it is good. If God recommends it, it is good. If God commands it, it is good. This means that even in this fallen world so corrupted by sin the vast majority of reality is still pure.

A sophisticated social leader was expecting a large group of friends at her home one evening. Knowing her husbands habit of using guests towels indiscriminately when he came home from the office, she put a note on the ones she put out for the occasion. It read, "If you use one of these ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:5-16

The Walk Of The Believer In Jesus (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on May 26, 2022

As we continue through the end of Ephesians 4, we have learned from Paul several transitions in the life of the believer that should be observed as a result of the work of Christ in their life.

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org Watch this message at: https://mycrossway.churchcenter.com/episodes/129300 Introduction As we continue through the end of Ephesians 4, we have learned from Paul several transitions in the life of the believer ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32

Denomination: Brethren

24. Romans Chapter 5 Verses 9-21 - Messages In Romans – Contrasts Of Sin, Disobedience, Grace, Law, Transgression, Death And Life; Adam And Christ - Message 24 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jun 15, 2024

We enter here a distinct set of contrasts covering many of the great words of the Christian faith such as grace, transgression, free gift, penalty, condemnation, sin, disobedience, eternal life, judgment, Adam, the Second Adam, and more. We can see what Christ turned around – EVERYTHING!

24. ROMANS CHAPTER 5 VERSES 9-21 - MESSAGES IN ROMANS – CONTRASTS OF SIN, DISOBEDIENCE, GRACE, LAW, TRANSGRESSION, DEATH AND LIFE; ADAM AND CHRIST - MESSAGE 24 In our last message we looked at reconciliation, a great word of the Christian faith, and then we moved to the reckoning or imputation ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:14, Romans 5:16, Romans 5:18, Romans 5:17, Romans 5:15, Romans 5:20, Romans 5:19, Ephesians 2:5-8, Romans 5:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Book Of Lamentations – Part 16 – Restlessness And No Peace In Defeat. Remembering Is The Start To Return. Strength, Hope, Affliction - Chapter 3:16-20 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on May 2, 2025

The defeated nation, Judah, is without hope or strength, and has its teeth broken by gravel. There is prayer for God to remember. We see a contrite spirit being expressed by a people without strength and hope, where peace is rejected, and in affliction.

THE BOOK OF LAMENTATIONS – PART 16 – RESTLESSNESS AND NO PEACE IN DEFEAT. REMEMBERING IS THE START TO RETURN. STRENGTH, HOPE, AFFLICTION - CHAPTER 3:16-20 We are in a descriptive passage of the sorrows of Judah. This great devastation resulted from the nation’s foul sins in the departure ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:16, Genesis 3:14, Isaiah 13:9-11, Jeremiah 31:28, Romans 11:25-27, Isaiah 57:20-21, Lamentations 3:17, Lamentations 3:18, Romans 5:3-5, Lamentations 3:19, Lamentations 3:20, Ezekiel 16:43, Ezekiel 16:42, Ezekiel 36:31, Zechariah 10:9-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Faith Of The Ages

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 6, 2000

The faith that saved Job, is exactly the faith that saves us now. It has never changed; never will. It is faith in a living Redeemer

Lest we go quickly into our study of this text and it escape our notice completely, I want first to draw your attention to the previous two verses (23,24). “Oh that my words were written! Oh that they were inscribed in a book! That with an iron stylus and lead they were engraved in the rock ...read more

Scripture: Job 19:25-27

Denomination: Orthodox

# 1 Water Baptism In The Gospels Series

Contributed by Bruce Morrison on May 19, 2003

An overview of water baptism from the ministry of John the Baptist and our Lord’s baptism.

WATER BAPTISM Bible Teaching Series # 1 - Water Baptism in the Gospels Introduction: I have been a pastor for 35 years and during that time I have baptized hundreds of people in water. The baptismal services that are most memorable to me, with a few exceptions, are ones that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Weight Of The World Series

Contributed by Jim Moynihan on Mar 17, 2005

Jesus bore the full weight of our sin so we will never have to.

I. After His Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, not as the Warrior King they wanted and were expecting, but as the Lamb of God, Jesus now moves deliberately to His destiny with His death on the Cross on Friday. Even though He knew what was going to happen to Him this week, as He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:39-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fearless Campaign Week 1 Series

Contributed by Brian Harrell on Oct 2, 2009

Max Lucado’s Fearless Campaign. This is my sermon based on the outline that he gives. The main point is that its not about the storm, but who you discover in the storm.

Fearless #1 The first church I went to as a child had a bully in it. It was the preacher’s son. His name was Johnny and I remember he wore a leather jacket just like every bully wears. He had greasy black hair too. Johnny was an intimidator and generally tried to terrify the kids who were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-27

Denomination: Church Of God

Cut Away The Death Traps

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Oct 4, 2009

How can we avoid laying death traps for others and for ourselves? Jesus addresses that issue for his disciples and for us. Parts: A. By fighting party pride that looks down on others B. By fighting what draws your heart into sin C. As God’s Word salts you

Text: Mark 9:38-50 Theme: Cut Away the Death Traps A. By fighting party pride that looks down on others B. By fighting what draws your heart into sin C. As God’s Word salts you Season: Pentecost 18b Date: October 4, 2009 Web page: ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-50

Denomination: Lutheran