Sermons on Self Condemnation:

Choose Life

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 16, 2022

This sermon addresses Mose's encouragement to the people as they prepare to enter into the promised land, and how it is a reminder to all Christians when faced with various temptations to make life giving choices.

Good morning. Does anybody remember this game of Life? It is a game that basically simulates life. All the choices you have to make in life. Remember the first choice you have to make in the Game of Life? College or career. That is the first choice. Then you go on and make choices whether ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:19, John 8:36, Romans 6:21, 2 Peter 2:20-22, 1 John 1:9, 1 Peter 4:7-8, Proverbs 14:12, 1 Corinthians 10:13, John 14:6, Romans 8:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

Investing In Your G R A Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 28, 2013

Why should I seek first God’s Kingdom and His righteousness... and how can I know I’ve done so?

OPEN: There was once a rich man who was very, very miserable. He had all he could buy, but nothing seemed to please him and he didn’t know why. So, one day he visited an old friend and explained his misery to him. The old friend smiled and said “Fred, I know what your problem is, and I can show ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Treat The Good The Bad And The Ugly Series

Contributed by Dale Harlow on Dec 17, 2007

3 John gives to us a glimpse into the life and struggles of the church of the first century. They struggled with the truth and with personalities. To borrow the words of a New Testament scholar: “Third John is all about the Elder, who wrote it; Gaius, who

Jay Leno once said that the Christmas tree is the perfect houseplant for him because it is already dead. And that’s probably true for many of us. Growing house plants sometimes is hard work. One preacher was given a Peace Lily for a wedding gift. I don’t know what the symbolism means. Peace ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love What God Loves - You! Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 23, 2018

In this conversation we wrap up our discussion on getting better at loving ourselves.

Love What God Loves – You! Okay – today is the 7th Sunday of the year 2017… AND – week three of our series, ‘Getting Better At What Jesus Said Matters Most.’ AND – I want to start off with some powerful and familiar words penned by Paul and breathed by God, 2000 years ago about the importance ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-31, 1 Corinthians 13:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Shine Like Stars Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 9, 2023

Paul tells the Philippians to SHINE!

Technicolor Joy: Philippians 2:14-18 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 7-09-2023 Wow! Have you ever been in a cave? I remember as a teenager going to a cave system in Kentucky. We were deep in the cave and the guide told us they would turn off the lights. It was the darkest ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

Hope For Hurting Parents Series

Contributed by Robert Mckenzie on Nov 19, 2004

These are a series of messages in order to help encourage and strengthen the home as a unit

HOPE FOR HURTING PARENTS LUKE 15:11-24 The deepest hurts that we experience in life come from our families -- our spouse, our children, our relatives. They can be ungrateful, they can be unkind, they can be unfaithful. This story that we’re going to look at today is Jesus’ most famous parable. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Urgency Of The Gospel

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 26, 2017

Message focuses on the Great White Throne Judgement of unbelievers, emphasizing the seriousness of passing into eternity without Christ. Unbelievers should be alerted to these realities, and believers should be equipped and motivated to share the gospel.

Rev. 20:11-15 5.31.15 Last week we talked about what the Gospel is and the importance of that message. Today I want to take as our subject, the Urgency of the Gospel. I want to use a passage in Revelation 20 to impress this upon our minds. Come with me to the last great event of human history. ...read more

Scripture: John 5:20-29, John 3:16-17, Romans 3:10, Matthew 18:8-9, Mark 9:48, Matthew 10:28, 2 Corinthians 5:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Characteristics Of A Fool Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 11, 2018

5th in a series of sermons on James dealing with the characteristics of a fool.

“Characteristics of a Fool” Trials stand as the primary test to affirm the reality and stability of our trust in God. James addresses genuine faith’s response to trials in verse 2-18. I. Faith’s response to trials 1:2-18 Instruction #1 : Consider it all joy when encountering trials Insight: ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-8

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

2 Corinthians Series: Sinner Stuff Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 5, 2025

Church discipline is difficult but necessary in the life of a church. We just don't talk about it.

2 CORINTHIANS SERIES Sinner Stuff 2 CORINTHIANS 2:1-17 #2corandmore PERSON FROM CONGREGATION READS 2 CORINTHIANS 2:1-17 READ 2 CORINTHIANS 2:1-17 (ESV) “For I made up my mind not to make another painful visit to you. 2 For if I cause you pain, who is there to make me glad but the one whom I have ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:1-17, 1 Corinthians 5:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Things Too Impossible For God (Full) Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jul 15, 2020

To establish that there are some things too impossible for God to do. We will discuss three. Didn’t Jesus say: “There is nothing too impossible for God?” Yes, but Paul wrote: “It is impossible for God to lie." Can we reconcile this seeming error?

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. To save any outside the church 2. To forgive any without baptism 3. To show any respect of persons Remarks. 1. In our lesson today, we will be discussing the theme: "Things too impossible for God." Our scripture lesson declares: "With men this is impossible, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:26, Acts 2:47, Hebrews 6:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Galatians (Nasb) (Notes From Www.biblegateway.com)

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Aug 28, 2021

Defense of apostolic and personal authority and ministry

Defense of apostolic and personal authority / ministry / proof of Paul’s letter 8 doctrines (c/o of Marilyn Hickey Ministries) 1. Christians can fall from grace and return to legalism. 2. Paul’s gospel was a revelations direct from God. 3. Justification is by faith alone without the law. ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Tell It To The Church Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 26, 2011

The missing component of the contemporary church may well be discipline. The message explores the purpose and implementation of discipline in the church.

“If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault, between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have gained your brother. But if he does not listen, take one or two others along with you, that every charge may be established by the evidence of two or three witnesses. If he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

Is It Possible That Christians Are Not Sinners Saved By Grace? Part 3 Series

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Sep 30, 2018

This is the third message in the series. This message examines Romans 7 to see if it is talking about a Christian struggling with a sin nature.

In the first six chapters of Romans the Apostle Paul repeatedly contrasts what it means to live under the law and what it means to live by faith. He says a person will either have a nature that is governed by the law or a nature that is governed by grace. He will not have both at the same ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17, Hebrews 8:10, Romans 7:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Danger Of High Places Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 1, 2018

Haughtiness is a deceptive sin. It's the type of sin that often traps religious people. Do you know how to recognize this sin in your life... and how to protect yourself against it?

POEM: A lion met a tiger as they drew beside a pool. Said the tiger, "Tell me why you're roaring like a fool" "That's not foolish," said the lion with a twinkle in his eyes. "They call me king of all the beasts because I advertise." A rabbit heard the talking and ran home like a ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 16:48-50

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is God Like? 10 Things The Bible Says In Answer To That Question.

Contributed by Peter Pilt on Apr 24, 2019

The bible starts out in this way;- Genesis 1:1 – In the beginning God…. God who?

The bible starts out in this way;- Genesis 1:1 – In the beginning God…. God who? Where did he come from? Who is He? What is he like? How old is He? Does he have friends? Is there a Mrs God? The bible doesn’t ever set out to prove God’s existence – it assumes God, and then reveals who He is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1, Deuteronomy 33:27, Exodus 3:14, Malachi 3:6, Luke 1:37, Psalm 139:1-6, Psalm 147:5, Psalm 139:7-12, 1 John 4:8, Exodus 33:20, John 3:16-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God