Sermons on Scorn And Mock:

Caution: We Are In The People Zone Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 23, 2011

In order to grow in social and relational wisdom, we must understand what is likely; fortunately, Proverbs gives us a divine perspective.

Caution: We Are In the People Zone (Proverbs 18:1-4) 1. Wisdom not valued much in modern society, so wisdom literature not popular in our culture; In the past, Aesop’s fables–which are amazing– used to be a common resource for popular wisdom. But in the ancient near east, wisdom literature ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Self-Righteous Delusion

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 20, 2019

Do we constantly criticize others? Do we constantly compare ourselves to others to justify ourselves? Let’s learn that we are all in the same boat and that God alone justifies. Let’s discuss self-righteousness and self-justification in Luke 18:9-14.

Do we constantly criticize others? What about politicians, past or current generations or fellow motorists? Do we constantly compare ourselves to others to justify ourselves? Let’s learn that we are all in the same boat and that God alone justifies. Let’s discuss self-righteousness and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Our God Is Great Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 9, 2011

A study of chapter 29 verses 1 through 24

Isaiah 29 : 1 – 24 Our God Is Great! 1 “Woe to Ariel, to Ariel, the city where David dwelt! Add year to year; Let feasts come around. 2 Yet I will distress Ariel; There shall be heaviness and sorrow, and it shall be to Me as Ariel. 3 I will encamp against you all around, I will lay siege against ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 29:1-24

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Leaving The Mean In 2013

Contributed by Lance Hostetter on Dec 24, 2013

This sermon will give some suggestions on how to have a better New Year.

Text: Luke 5:33-39 Title: “Leaving the mean in 2013!” Introduction: Jesus defended his disciples from the critics. I. Stop complaining! The Living Bible translates verse 33 this way: “Their next complaint was that Jesus’ disciples were feasting instead of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:33-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prepared To Suffer For Righteousness (1 Peter 4:1-6) Series

Contributed by Greg Brown on Aug 2, 2014

Exposition of 1 Peter 4:1-6

Prepared to Suffer for Righteousness Therefore, since Christ suffered in his body, arm yourselves also with the same attitude, because he who has suffered in his body is done with sin. As a result, he does not live the rest of his earthly life for evil human desires, but rather for the will of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Himself He Could Not Save

Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 16, 2002

His opponents said that Jesus could not save himself and, in a sense, they were right.

Introduction: What would you do if you were a high school football player and your coach sent in a play which called for you to run backward to your opponent’s goal line? It has happened! At the end of the 1988 football season, Tishimingo High was playing Faulkner High. The outcome of that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Gamblers At The Cross

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Nov 8, 2004

The cross reveals the holiness and the sinfulness of man, Christ resurrection is the bud of promise and our resurrection is the flower of fulfillment, so the most rewarding end of life is to know the life that never ends.

Luke 9: 23: “And he said to them all, if any man will come after me let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.” There are three things involved in this scripture: if any man will come after Jesus, let him: 1. Deny himself, 2. Take up his cross on daily basis. 3. Follow ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mom Was Right

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on May 10, 2010

Examining a list of "momisms" to find the biblical truth behind these common sayings

Mom Was Right The Proverbial Mom TCF Sermon May 9, 2010 Proverbs 6:20 (NIV) My son, keep your father’s commands and do not forsake your mother’s teaching. Mother’s Day is probably the toughest day of the year to preach. That’s primarily because it seems that Mother’s Day is a minefield ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christian: What Kind Of Disciple Are You? Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 6, 2022

How can we be better disciples? 1. Avoid distractions (vs. 17-21, 23). 2. Accept the difficulties of following Jesus (vs. 22-23). 3. Avoid pointless disputes (vs. 24). 4. Live with Christlike devotion (vs. 25-28).

Christian: What Kind of Disciple Are You? The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 20:17-28 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared December 6, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 20:17. In this verse of Scripture, Jesus has started His trip to Jerusalem to die on the cross for our sins. And by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:17-28

Denomination: Baptist

Desirable Determination Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 4, 2021

The old saying that where there is a will there is a way is confirmed over and over again. People with a spirit of determination are doing the improbable all the time, and by the grace and providence of God, sometimes even the impossible.

Alexander Solzhenitsyn is one of the great modern examples of the power of determination. He served time in the Siberian waste land for making a disparaging remark about Stalin in a letter. He endured six years of imprisonment, when he suddenly discovered the joy of writing. He was suffering for ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:14-22

Famous Last Words:god's Family Series

Contributed by Mark Hall on Sep 4, 2016

Jesus family at the cross

FAMOUS LAST WORDS: GOD'S FAMILY This morning we come to the third of the seven final statements that Jesus Christ made from the cross as we continue with our sermon series, “Famous Last Words.” In the first sermon, we heard the word, forgiveness. In the second sermon, we heard the ...read more

Scripture: John 19:23-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Living In The Kingdom 18 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on May 20, 2022

In part 18 of this series, we examine what Jesus said about judging.

Living in the Kingdom 18 Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6; First Corinthians 5:1-5; Galatians 6:7-8 As I am continuing my series “Living in the Kingdom”, this morning we begin with Matthew chapter seven. We will be looking at the first five verses where Jesus talks about not judging. Let’s read ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6, 1 Corinthians 5:1-5, Galatians 6:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"They Took Offense At Him”

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jun 3, 2025

Today I want to talk about what happened after Jesus had performed three great miracles in the NT.

“They Took Offense at Him” “Jesus left there and went to his hometown, accompanied by his disciples. 2 When the Sabbath came, he began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard him were amazed. “Where did this man get these things?” they asked. “What’s this wisdom that has been given him? What ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Leader's Wisdom Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 20, 2000

A Leader shows great wisdom in doing God's work.

A LEADER’S WISDOM Nehemiah 2:9-20 I. Wisdom in Planning (9-16) A. Demonstration of Authority 1. Edicts of authority (9a) 2. Evidence of Authority (9b) B. Diagnosing the situation (11-16) 1. Ascertaining the facts (13-15) 2. Acting at the right time (11, ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:9-20

Denomination: Baptist

Answered Prayers

Contributed by Pablo Catala on Jun 13, 2019

Waiting on God

Answered prayer is what we all long for, that in the midst of a decision, in the midst of difficulty, in the midst of uncertainty answered prayer would be evident. Prayer is the conversation between God and His people, prayer the connection between son/daughter and our heavenly Father, prayer the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:14-15

Denomination: Pentecostal