Sermons on Self Destructions:

"Wake Up And Be”

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Aug 6, 2009

The second coming of Christ will be a surprise to everyone

The 911 Terrorist attacks, the tsunami, more hurricanes in one season then ever before, the devastation of Hurricane Katrina and Rita, the Pakistani earthquake, the mudslides in Mexico, fires in California, floods in Bangladesh and China, the war in Iraq, the Asian Bird flu, hundreds of thousands ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

"Wake Up And Be”

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Apr 15, 2009

“Wake up and Be”

The 911 Terrorist attacks, the tsunami, more hurricanes in one season then ever before, the devastation of Hurricane Katrina and Rita, the Pakistani earthquake, the mudslides in Mexico, fires in California, floods in Bangladesh and China, the war in Iraq, the Asian Bird flu, hundreds of thousands ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Are You Guided By The Roar Of The Lion?

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 14, 2007

Do you let Satan scare you off before you get your answers to prayer. Are you guided by his roar to make unwise decisions.

April, 2007 Are You Guided by the Roar of the Lion? I Peter 5:8-11 INTRODUCTION: Satan gets to all of us from time to time through his roar tactics. Christians are not exempt from his search and often they allow him to guide their lives by his powerful roar. Does this sound familiar? Are you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8-11

Denomination: Methodist

How Can I "Love My Enemy" When I Can't Stand To Be In The Same Room As Him? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 21, 2010

A look at the difficult command to love our enemies.

What “Love Your Enemy” Is. . . And Isn’t: - Matthew 5:44. a. It is not excusing their actions, - Often those who are our enemies have done things to us that have hurt us. Many people misunderstand Jesus’ command to forgive as a call to excuse their actions. - ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Baptist

The Good Brother

Contributed by Larry Breeden on Oct 11, 2006

The older brother was suppose to be the good boy

The Good Brother? Lk 15:11-32 INTRO: A. Prodigal’s Steps of Self-destruction 1. Self - Will 2. Selfishness 3. Separation a. Rather be with others than be with the Father 4. Sensuality - Sin 5. Spiritual Destitution **Bad to worse Down on luck *Raffle Hat tag A group of well-intentioned ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

Quit Kidding Yourself Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 5, 2001

Today as we look at James we will uncover 5 things that if we are not careful we can deceive ourselves about - and if we do , the end results can be deadly (Real faith For The Real World - part three)

"Quit Kidding Yourself" James 1:16-27 She woke up early and decided to take a walk. The air was clear and brisk, the birds were singing to one another in the trees. She stopped for a moment to say hello, and pat a mother deer and her 2 babies. The morning sun was just beginning to sneak over ...read more

Scripture: James 1:16-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Reasons Why The Kingdom Of God Remains A Mystery (A Hidden Truth) To Many

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 4, 2003

Let us remember that unless we use what we have we will eventually lose our understanding of God’s will and truth. It is a basic, fundamental law of life. That is the great principle upon which God operates to govern human lives and human history. "To him

Isaiah 65:2.Reasons Why The Kingdom of God Remains a Mystery (A Hidden Truth) To Many 1. Truth is only understood when it is perceived through spiritual eyes. (I Cor. 2:14-16) Unless a person has a personal relationship with Jesus Christ they will consider the talk about the kingdom of God as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:11-58

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Beginning [or Beginning Again] Series

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Jan 8, 2011

In Christ the old order of things, 'subjected to futility' and 'in bondage to decay' gives way to the 'new creation.'

BEGINNING [OR BEGINNING AGAIN] Going the Distance -- Part 1 January 9, 2011 Isaac Butterworth 2 Corinthians 5:16-6:2 (NIV) 5:16 So from now on we regard no one from a worldly point of view. Though we once regarded Christ in this way, we do so no longer. 17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Be Who You Are Created To Be Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000

Be who you were created to be. We were created to live in the Truth - to be in Christ. As we live in this decaying world, let’s together fix our gaze on our Father. Let’s imitate God and allow Him to transform us to become more like Himself.

In 1962 the "Australian Social Studies" magazine, distributed to school children had as one of its first articles "The Christian Way of Life". To quote from the top of the article: "This is a picture of Christ through whose teachings we began a new age - the Christian era. Two thousand years ago, a ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

How To Receive New Wine In 09: Tame The Wild Thing! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 11, 2009

The wild thing which needs tamed in the church is the reckless use of our tongues toward others. The tongue has done more destruction to our society than terrorist’s attacks. It has been one of the most powerful forces stopping revival from happening in t

How to receive New Wine in 09 Step 3 – Tame the wild thing! Opening Video Illustration: After Clip ask these questions 1. Have you ever insulted someone before? What happened? a. Did it resolve the problem? 2. Have you ever been insulted? How did it make you feel? a. Read: I Thessalonians 5:11 ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Considering Consequences Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 27, 2012

Every action has an "afterwards" to it & Proverbs is studded with reminders of this fact. Proverbs calls us to the premise that nothing should be completely judged by its initial enticing stages. The moral law of sin & its consequences are written on

PROVERBS 14: 12 CONSIDERING CONSEQUENCES Consequences are things we rarely consider. But even the smaller issues of life like having an extra piece of chocolate cake has its consequences as well as its appeal (caloric-waistline consequences). It is difficult for most of us to consider the long ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:25, Proverbs 14:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Guarding Your Thoughts

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 25, 2025

Our thoughts shape our attitudes, decisions, and ultimately, our lives.. A mind filled with godly thoughts produces a life that honours God, while an unguarded mind is vulnerable to sin and defeat.

Title: GUARDING YOUR THOUGHTS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Philippians 4:8 "Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8, Proverbs 4:23, 2 Corinthians 10:5, Romans 12:2, Isaiah 26:3, Colossians 3:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Glory In The Valley Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 9, 2008

The world believes it can produce goodness all by itself. The person listening to the man by the Jordan River hears a very different message. There appears to be two messages: one of self-righteousness and the other of total dependence on God for salvatio

Valley Experience Series # 4 Opening illustration: One of our good friend’s had this unique experience of growing up as the son of a county sheriff. His father who was the sheriff of Marlin County for many years, passed away last year. It was at this time that he told us of an incident which had ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The 7 Stages Of The Spiritual Journey From Birth To Death: Beginning, Prevenient Grace, New Birth, Growth, Holiness, Death, & Eternity

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Feb 6, 2022

You were born into the world, a crying baby, in a hospital most likely, with no knowledge of anything in the world around you. We are born in many ways a blank slate, however, we are born into a particular mindset, of self-interest.

1. Birth into a crazy world: Imago Dei / Corruption You were born into the world, a crying baby, in a hospital most likely, with no knowledge of anything in the world around you. We are born in many ways a blank slate, however, we are born into a particular mindset, of self-interest. We are born ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:11, Hebrews 3:12-15, 2 Corinthians 7:1

Denomination: Salvation Army

Praying With Jesus: Overcoming Temptation Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Apr 15, 2019

As we pray, we recognize sources of temptation: the world, the flesh, and the devil. We commit ourselves to overcoming with God's help: Know what is right, tell the truth, build a life too good to lose, and play to win.

PRAYING LIKE JESUS: OVERCOMING TEMPTATION—Matthew 6:9-13, 1 Corinthians 10:12-14 Have you ever said something like this? “I don’t know how it happened. I got sucked in, and I couldn’t seem to avoid it.” “Why did I say that? It was stupid and wrong—and I didn’t really mean to.” “I want that so bad! ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13, 1 Corinthians 10:12-14, Ephesians 6:12, 1 Peter 5:8, Romans 13:14, 1 John 2:15-16, James 1:14-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed