Sermons on Righteous Thinking Patterns:

Idolatry Is Not Dead Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 20, 2021

We tend to dismiss idolatry because we think only of those who have visible forms of idols. This is still a part of our world, and it is amazing that people in the modern century have been just as foolish as were the pagans in the days of the prophets.

Does it ever bother you that good things that should happen don't, and bad things that shouldn't happen do? Dr. Larry Crabb whose book Inside Out was a great seller tells of the parents who decided to enroll their 13 year daughter in a Christian school. One of the teachers introduced ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-23

Breakfast With The Devil, Supper With The Savior

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 20, 2021

Would you think it unusual if a man on death row was saved while the lethal injection chemicals were dripping into his I.V.? The thief on the cross next to Jesus began his last day in the service of Satan, but ended it in Paradise with God!

BREAKFAST WITH THE DEVIL, SUPPER WITH THE SAVIOR Mt. 27:38-43; LK. 23:39-43 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Jennifer Johnson told how her Dad began teaching business classes at a local prison through a community college. On his first night of class, he started a chapter on banking. 2. During the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:38-43, Luke 23:39-43

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When Peter Cut Off Malchus’ Ear

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 24, 2021

Sometimes Christians offend us and this can be a stumbling block to our faith. This happened to Malchus when Peter, thinking he was defending Jesus, cut off his ear. Jesus showed us a better way by healing the one that a Christian offended.

WHEN PETER CUT OFF MALCHUS’ EAR Jn. 18:1-11; Lk. 22:50-51 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Pastor Ray Stedman told the story of some Americans who were stationed in Korea during the Korean War. They rented a home and hired a local man to cook and clean for them. 2. These Americans were a bunch of ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-11, Luke 22:50-51

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"12 Convincing Proofs Of The Resurrection Of Jesus Christ!" Series

Contributed by Grady H Moore on Mar 14, 2022

The proof of the resurrection of Jesus is overwhelming to any logical-thinking person. One only has to use common-sense and Biblical evidence to prove that His resurrection did occur. Carefully and logically examine the evidence in the 12 Bible facts listed in this message.

The proof of the resurrection of Jesus is overwhelming to any logical-thinking person. Ask God to give you Holy Spirit insight into the evidences presented in this message. 1. The eyewitness accounts of the empty tomb. Mark 16:1-6, John 20:1-8, Luke 24:10-12. Peter, John, Mary ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-6, John 20:1-8

Sins That Hinder 2

Contributed by Grant Adams on Mar 30, 2022

Unfaithfulness is the sin that has broken more hearts, wrecked more homes, ruined more businesses, destroyed more churches effectiveness, hindered more revivals, damned more souls than any other sin of which you might think.

Unfaithfulness, the sin that burdens, Matthew 25:14. In this scripture God gave everyone something to use for Him. Then took his journey, left them to use what he had given. After a long time, He came again to reckon with them or reward them according to how they used the talents. He emphasizes ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Songs Of Ascent – Part 9 – Psalm 127 – Without The Lord All Labour Is In Vain – And A Look At The Evil Of Solomon Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 19, 2023

The Lord must build the house (be the foundation for your life). There is no other foundation and it is vain to think otherwise. The Psalm says children are a gift from the Lord. We look at the evil of Solomon who was an idolater, but wrote this Psalm early in his life.

THE SONGS OF ASCENT – PART 9 – PSALM 127 – WITHOUT THE LORD ALL LABOUR IS IN VAIN – AND A LOOK AT THE EVIL OF SOLOMON PSALM 127 A SONG OF ASCENTS, OF SOLOMON [A]. SADLY WE WILL CONSIDER SOLOMON WHO WROTE THE PSALM The first things we note here is that this Psalm was penned by Solomon. This ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:1, 1 Kings 11:3, 1 Kings 11:1-2, 1 Kings 11:4-8, 1 Corinthians 6:9, 1 Kings 11:9, Psalm 127:1, Luke 6:47-49, 1 Corinthians 3:11-12, 1 Timothy 6:18-19, Psalm 127:2, Psalm 31:14-15, Psalm 127:3, Genesis 1:28, 2 Timothy 3:1-4, 2 Timothy 3:12-13, Psalm 127:4-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Greed - America's God Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Sep 10, 2020

What we think about the most; work the hardest for and love the most is our "god". And for most Americans, even those in our churches, this is material possessions. We worship "ourselves" and the possessions are out offerings to ourselves

AMERICA’S GREATEST SIN - WANTING WAY TOO MUCH Matt. 6:19-27 “Do not store up treasures on earth / Store up treasures in heaven, - For where your treasure is there your heart is / No man can serve two masters / You cannot serve both God and Mammon (Money). Do not worry (be torn up) about your life ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-2, Exodus 20:17, Luke 18:25

Denomination: Baptist

Building On The Foundation Of Faith Series

Contributed by Jerry Smith on Oct 15, 2020

One more lesson from the book of Jude. I think you will find tonight’s lesson to be more inspiring and relational to your life than all that description of false teachers we have done over the past several weeks.

One more lesson from the book of Jude. I think you will find tonight’s lesson to be more inspiring and relational to your life than all that description of false teachers we have done over the past several weeks. 20 But you, dear friends, by building yourselves up in your most holy faith and ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

Liberal Theology In The Churches – Address Number 1 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 19, 2022

This first talk in a short series is about Liberal Theology and beliefs. The Church is under the greatest attack since the early times with so much denial in an already evil world, also the enemy of the Church. Liberal thinking of denial and rejection is entering the churches.

LIBERAL THEOLOGY IN THE CHURCHES – ADDRESS NUMBER 1 There is a collection of messages I did with our small church fellowship 7 years ago on the matter of Liberal Theology. Some dangerous ideas and teaching were surfacing among churches (including social aspects), here nationally, and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-7, 2 Peter 3:3-7, 1 Timothy 4:1-3, Acts 17:10-11, 2 Timothy 3:13-14, 2 Timothy 3:14, 2 Timothy 3:15, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Luke 4:10-11, Psalm 91:11, 2 Peter 1:19-21, Acts 3:22, Luke 24:25-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

To Be Like Him!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 25, 2021

Was John talking only about our appearance when he said, “We shall be like Him” - especially when the Bible urges us to become more & more like Jesus in the ways that we think, talk & behave?

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: 1 John 3:2; 1 Corinthians 13:1-3; John 13:35 A month or so ago someone put a request into the offering box asking me to preach a sermon on the 13th ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:2, 1 Corinthians 13:1-3, John 13:35, Ephesians 4:2, Hebrews 12:14, Galatians 5:6, Philippians 2:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Can't Have It Both Ways

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Apr 23, 2012

The attitude of many "Christians" is that they want the blessings of Christ but yet they want to be able to indulge in all the worldly pleasures too. They think having the best of both worlds is the perfect, complete package; a great life. Let’s see what’

YOU CAN’T HAVE IT BOTH WAYS James 4:1-12 INTRODUCTION: There’s a Van Halen song called, “Best of Both Worlds”. Some of the lyrics are, “I want the best of both worlds, and honey I know what it's worth; If we could have the best of both worlds, a little bit of heaven ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Small But Significant Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 9, 2013

Each animal represents a contrast which refers to wisdom triumphing over weakness, or lack of worldly significance or strength. We should not think that size means defeat or insignificance. Size does not count nearly as much as wisdom. Within each creatur

PROVERBS 30: 24-28 SMALL BUT SIGNIFICANT Ants, badgers, locust, and lizards....Sounds like we're on a nature walk - or an advertisement for a new animated movie. Well, we will be letting these animals of God's Creation teach us, and I hope they help our message tonight come alive. Man can draw ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:24-28

Denomination: Baptist

Solus Christus - Salvation Through Christ Alone Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Nov 17, 2017

Solus Christus is one of the five basic doctrines re-captured after the Reformation. Jesus, the Christ, so saturates the NT that anyone reading through the Bible would be amazed to find that people would think salvation could be found in anyone else!

Please open your Bibles to Acts 4:5-12 which we will read in a few minutes. A couple of weeks ago we took a look at the five “Solas” that were established after the Protestant Reformation came along in 1517. The Latin word Sola simply means something that stands alone, something that is the only ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:5-12, Romans 10:9-10, John 15:5-8

Denomination: Nazarene

Hope Pt 2 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 13, 2019

Hope is a significant key to finding in the journey of life because it is a wonderful gift from God. Hope will become a source of strength, power and courage in the face of life’s severest trials. Hope will bring you joy when you think there is no joy!

Series: Finding Joy in The Journey Series: We need to find joy in the journey! Thesis of series: Joy needs to be experienced in the journey of life! But Joy, like any other attitude, can come and go. It is not guaranteed simply because we are born again believers because storms will blow in and out ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:15, 1 Peter 1:3, 1 Peter 1:1-12, John 11:1-44, John 12:12-19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Kingdom Relationships Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 20, 2019

In dealing with your anger, don’t commit murderous acts, don’t think murderous thoughts, and don’t speak murderous words. But if your anger has hurt someone, seek reconciliation and seek a resolution as soon as you can.

Several years ago, the Arizona Republic carried a story about Steve Tran of Westminster, California. He activated 25 bug bombs in his apartment to get rid of some unwanted guests, the cockroaches that shared the space with him. He closed the door thinking he had seen the last of them. But when the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26, Ephesians 4:26-27, Matthew 10:28, Mark 9:48, James 3:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free