Sermons on Ravening Wolves:

Four Mistakes In Approaching A Dangerous World

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jul 9, 2018

Jesus' words about sheep and wolves point us toward the right approach with interacting with the dangerous world around us.

FOUR MISTAKES IN APPROACHING A DANGEROUS WORLD: 1. IF THE WORLD IS MESSY AND DANGEROUS, IS THE WISE OPTION TO JUST WITHDRAW? No, Jesus is sending us out. - Matthew 10:16a. - Matthew 5:13-16; Matthew 16:18. - Our tendency is to withdraw from the world because it’s a scary place. - Over time, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Good News

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 23, 2010

Luke assured Theophilus of the validity of his faith because his faith was based on fact. Luke’s gospel provides certainty of faith because it is based on fact. But what are these assurances? Luke’s good news gives us Assurance of...

GOOD NEWS—Luke 1:1-4 We were asked to dinner by a new friend. When we sat down at the table, we noticed that the dishes were dirty. "Were these dishes washed?", I asked the hostess as I rubbed my fingers over the surface. She replied, "They’re as clean as soap & water could get them.” I felt a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The House Built On The Rock Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Nov 29, 2019

Life consists of the choices we make and is built on the things we do every single day. ? How do you know that your world isn’t just going to fall to pieces when the storm comes in

The parable of the house built on the rock Matt. 7:13-29 Life consists of the choices we make and is built on the things we do every single day. But how do you know if the life you’re building is secure? How do you know that your world isn’t just going to fall to pieces when the storm comes ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Revelation 2:12-17 Series

Contributed by Zak Saenz on Jun 10, 2025

Revelation 2:12-17

Revelation 2:12-17 12 “And to the angel of the church in Pergamum write: ‘The words of him who has the sharp two-edged sword. Jesus this time sends a letter to the church in Pergamum which was a Greek city in what is now within the country of Turkey. Jesus here is referred to as “him who has ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17, Hebrews 4:12, Revelation 19:15

Denomination: Bible Church

Divine Assignment Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on May 31, 2019

To establish that one of the church’s greatest needs is a sound and faithful leadership. That means the appointing of elders and deacons (along with their families), who are committed to their divine assignment of: lovingly watching over, caring for and shepherding, the children of God.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 2. The Leadership’s: Divine Assignment Remarks. 1. Today we will be discussing point two, of the lesson series: “Divine Call to Leadership.” This lesson deals with the leadership’s, divine assignment. Again, one of the church’s greatest needs is sound and faithful leadership. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:28-32, 1 Peter 5:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Leadership's Divine Assignment_2 Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Nov 11, 2024

Establishing that sound and faithful leadership is one of the church’s greatest needs. That means appointing elders and deacons (along with their families) who are committed to their divine assignment of lovingly watching over, caring for, and shepherding the children of God.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 2. The Leadership’s: Divine Assignment Introductory Remarks. 1. The second lesson in this Series: “Divine Call to Leadership,” will be “The Leadership’s Divine Assignment.” 2. We will discuss the elders at Ephesus’ divine assignment. Paul continued with his discourse: “For I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:28-32, 1 Peter 5:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Shoo Buzzard!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 29, 2018

There is a tragic story of buzzards, vultures and ravens trying to hinder God's plans for the family. Sometimes by faith we have to stand our ground and claim God's Divine Promises.

SHOO BUZZARD! THE TRAGIC STORY OF VULTURES, BUZZARDS AND RAVENS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I have a buzzard from party store. This material needs to be studied and you need you do a quick review of the story of RIZPAH FIGHTING THE VULTURES, BUZZARDS ABD RAVENS… Lay a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:38-40

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sheep, Snakes, And Doves

Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 15, 2006

The Lord sends us out like sheep among wolves,and challenges us to be wise like serpents and harmless as doves.

Sheep, Snakes, and Doves Matthew 10:16-39 The world is on a collision course with disaster. It isn’t a massive asteroid hurling towards earth that threatens humanity, or global warming, or the AIDS epidemic. It is the clash between the kingdom of darkness and the Kingdom of God. And the clock ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:16-39

Denomination: Holiness

Use Your Sling

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 7, 2021

If you are not teaching against false doctrine and naming names you are not using your sling to protect your flock from the wolves.

Romans 16:17  Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them. Out of all the chaos of 2020 with COVID and the election something good, though bad, came out of it. The good thing is that many false ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:17, Revelation 2:14-15, Revelation 2:20, Matthew 7:21-23, 2 Timothy 2:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Never, Never, Never ….give In…

Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 11, 2012

‘Never give in’, is my message for you today! The world is ravenously hungry, thirsty for someone who could throw light in the darkness that surrounds them today.

Never, never, never ….give in… John 21:3’Simon Peter said to them, "I am going fishing." They said to him, "We are going with you also." They went out and immediately got into the boat, and that night they caught nothing.’ Today is the grand finale of our 40 days of ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Demand Of Discipleship Series

Contributed by Kraig Pullam on Oct 27, 2006

Being followers of Jesus Christ

In 1174 the Italian architect Bonnano Pisano began work on what would become his most famous project: A separately standing bell tower for the Cathedral of the city of Pisa. The tower was to be eight-stories and 185-foot-tall structure. There was just one "little" problem: builders quickly ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Tares Among The Wheat

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Nov 9, 2015

To establish that denominational institutions, orders, or so called religious bodies are merely tares among the wheat. This lesson deals with the origin and practices of denominationalism.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Seed of the Son's Kingdom 2. The Seed of Satan's Kingdom 3. The Sentence of the Son’s Kingdom Remarks. 1. In our lesson today we are going to be discussing a theme of most importance to all who would seek the kingdom of God. Our Lord taught much in parables ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30, Matthew 13:36-45, Matthew 13:47-51

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God’s Removal Strategy-4(2017) Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 29, 2017

4 of 4. Genesis records God’s strategy for Removing the Legacy of Wickedness. But what does His strategy address? God’s strategy for removal(the legacy of wickedness) addresses/engages...

Series: SUPPLANTING The LEGACY Of WICKEDNESS—Genesis 6:9—10:32 A—GOD’s REMOVAL STRATEGY-IV—Genesis 6:9-22 Toward Removing the Legacy of Wickedness B—REMOVAL—Genesis 7:1-24 C—SALVATION—Genesis 8:1-19 D—RESPONSE—Genesis 8:20-22 E—POTENTIAL For RESTORATION—Genesis 9:1-19 F—SAME Ol’ SAME Ol’—Genesis ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:9-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Instrument Of Peace

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 5, 2012

The writer to the Ephesians reveals that the Cross is the conveyor of reconciliation/peace. When has the Cross of Christ affected my reconciliation? The Cross is your instrument of peace when it Ends...

The INSTRUMENT Of PEACE—Eph. 2:11-18 The 2012(or any) Olympic celebration. A celebration of the diversity of humanity & the supposed unity of humanity. Looking at the Olympic opening ceremony—with all the grandeur & nations proudly parading & assembling together— would cause ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

Living In The Light Lane Series

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Feb 4, 2021

John uses familial, language (e.g., children, young men, and fathers) to talk about the fellowship/koinonia, the church. These are terms to describe Christian maturity. The church is energized by a flow of those in each stage of maturity.

Has Christianity been rejected by many based on a caricature which has been mistaken for the real thing? Perhaps! Yet, John calls us back home, to our foundation, to the fundamental matters of our faith. God uses John to help the church repair that which is broken, to correct the twisted ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational