Sermons on Safe Guard:

You Shall Not Murder Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Aug 9, 2009

Discusses some of the more controversial aspects that Scripture teaches is a wrongful ending of a human life and then talks about the source of murder as Jesus comments on it.

Do Not Murder Exodus 20:13 - "You shall not murder. Introduction Slide Good morning. This morning we are going to talk about the 6th Commandment as we continue our series on God’s Top Ten. The sixth commandment is found in Exodus 20:13 and reads, “You shall not murder.” I think that when many ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Passion Narrative"

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Mar 16, 2002

March 24, 2002 -- SUNDAY OF THE PASSION -- Palm Sunday Title: “The Passion Narrative” According to Matthew 26: 14-27: 66

March 24, 2002 -- SUNDAY OF THE PASSION -- Palm Sunday Title: “The Passion Narrative” According to Matthew 26: 14-27: 66 This can be read at the service. The commentary, based on solid exegesis, avoids scholarly detail. The questions after each scene or station, sixteen of them, attempt to apply ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Flaming Arrows Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Dec 6, 2002

FAITH TO STAND (part 4) We can have faith to stand in the midst of Satan’s greatest attack. A closer look a Christ’s third temptation and Satan’s FLAMING ARROWS of peer pressure, pride and presumption.

· It began 68 years ago today, December 1st, 1934. Sergey Kirov, a leader of the Russian Revolution and a high-ranking member of the Politburo, was shot to death at his Leningrad office by Leonid Nikolayev. Many believe that the gunman Nikolayev, a member of the Communist Party, carried out the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13, 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

In The World Or Of The World?

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Oct 10, 2006

Just doing Christian stuff won’t keep you from being like the world and it certainly won’t change this world.

In the World or Of the World? 1. Introduction a. I asked myself several hard questions this week. The answers I gave were not very reassuring. Let me share with you those questions and the answers I arrived at. i. How am I different from the unbelieving world in which I live, how am I different ...read more

Scripture: John 17:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

Any Day Now Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Mar 6, 2022

Both Peter and Paul raise the same question: what should we be doing when … not ‘if’ but ‘when’ … the Lord appears? How do you want Him to find you? Vigilant? Full of hope and expectation? Prepared? Ready to greet Him? Or scoffing? Asleep?

[Hold up cell phone.] Yep … we talked a little bit about this handy device last week. More accurately, we talked about one of the apps … the GPS. But there is another little handy app that I use all the time to help me plan my day … The Weather Channel’s Ten Day Weather app which, as the name ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14, Matthew 16:1-3, Matthew 24:29-31, 2 Peter 3:3-4, 2 Peter 3:8-12, Psalm 139:1-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

Handling Anxiety (Part 2) – Philippians 4:6-7 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Apr 16, 2022

One of the most well-known phrases in Scripture: “Do not be anxious about anything.”

We will call his name Mike. He was eleven years old when I started working with him. His parents brought it to me because he had some extreme anxiety issues. I’ve told you about Mike before because Mike is this young man who had severe anxiety that prevented them from going out to lunch at Costco. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Thorny Ground Series

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Feb 19, 2003

A Look at the parable of the sower

Soil Testing: Thorny Ground "I’ll Serve the Lord as Long as It Does Not Interfere With Things That Are More Important" Luke 8:4-8 There was a young man who was doing everything possible to move up in his company. Over the past 3 weeks he had built us 52 hours of overtime working on a new project. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Anger Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Nov 7, 2005

The third message in a series on the seven deadly sins.

Virus – Hidden Infections in the Spiritual Life Anger Review: We’re in a series on the (7) deadly sins called Virus – (7) dispositions if left alone will invite a person to indulge in the desires of the flesh. We’ve looked at the viruses of laziness and lust. Today we’re going to put ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

A Portrait Of Prudence

Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Dec 2, 2006

Topical Sermon on Prudence

A Portrait of Prudence Proverbs 1:4 33-year-old Larry Walters was an ordinary guy who one day decided he wanted to see his neighborhood from a new perspective. He went down to the local army surplus store in a suburb of Los Angeles CA one morning and bought 45 used weather balloons. That afternoon ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:4

Denomination: Baptist

Beating Pornography

Contributed by Nate Herbst on Feb 4, 2009

Pornography is an epidemic destroying men and women everywhere - marriages, families and churches are crumbling; this message will illustrate the magnitude of the problem, show how the battle can be won and equip you to help others in the fight.

BEATING PORNOGRAPHY The bondage of defeat vs. the freedom of victory Note: this is applicable to all men: young, old, married and single. The contrast: If you don’t beat the lust and porn addiction: You lose true manhood, the abundant life, freedom, fulfillment, your reputation, confidence, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 5:3-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Enrich Your Life In God

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Aug 11, 2010

Jesus' exposes the greed in our hearts. Only he can bring us the real riches that last, our heavenly inheritance.

Text: Luke 12:13-21 Theme: Enrich your Life in God A. Greed robs you B. Only God's barn endures Season: Pentecost 11c Date: August 8, 2010 Web page: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Enrich-your-Life-in-God-Luke12_13-21.html Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Lutheran

When God Lets You Win

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Aug 25, 2013

Life is full of victories. Sometimes God loves us nearly to death. You don't have to win every fight to be victorious sometimes you just have to survive. The battles you do win are from God.

“When God Lets You Win” “The Lord answered me with wide-open spaces.” Psalms 118:5 CEB Intro: A priest decides to paint his church one day. He goes out and buys some paint, comes back to the church, and then he realizes that he did not buy enough paint to do the job. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:1-5, Acts 12:1-11, Psalm 118:22, Matthew 22:43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hey Jude - Pt. 1 - Deception Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jul 5, 2013

The song made Jude famous. However, the most important Jude is often overlooked. Hey Jude, what do you have to teach us?

Hey Jude - Pt. 1 - Deception I. Introduction The Beatles released the single "Hey Jude" in August of 1968 (which is one of the most important months and years in the history of mankind). The song was written by Paul McCartney in response to John Lennon's divorce from his wife Cynthia. The couple ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

"He Is No Fool....make A Decision" ~ For What Will You Give Your Life?

Contributed by Scott Sharpes on May 23, 2016

For what will you give your life? Ex.of Eric Liddell, Jim Elliot. Abram:Overcomng fear of uncertainty; Moses: Overcoming fear of inadequacy; David: Overcoming fear of difficulty. "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose!"

Title: “He is no fool….make a decision” Text: 2 Timothy 1: 7, 12 Purpose: We don't have to be paralyzed by fear ********************************************************** Introduction (Are there some things worth fighting for?) (For what will you give your ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7-12

Denomination: Nazarene

Covid-19 And The Discipleship

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Sep 24, 2020

How do we respond to COVID-19 as the disciples of Christ Jesus?

COVID-19 and the Discipleship Matthew 21:33-43, Philippians 4:6-9, Isaiah 5:1-7. Reflection Dear sisters and brothers, We have experienced that COVID-19, the pandemic created havoc in the world. Everyone from urban to rural, talked about it and discussed about the vaccine for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-43, Philippians 4:6-9, Isaiah 5:1-7

Denomination: Other