Sermons on Self Destructions:

The Narrow And The Wide Gates

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jul 29, 2009

If we are on the narrow road by God’s grace, what is our responsbility to those on the broad road?

Passage: Matthew 7:13-14 Intro: It has become fashionable to view Jesus as a laughing, jolly figure joking his way thru his life and ministry on earth. 1. and certainly he was filled with a deep joy and contentment. 2. and yet this statement in Isaiah 53:3 has always bothered me in light of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Dangers Of Pride

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Jan 11, 2008

People should realize the risk of living in pride.

DANGERS OF PRIDE Obadiah 1:1-21 Definition of PRIDE 1. A reasonable and justifiable self-respect. 2. An inordinate self-esteem: conceit; inflated self-exaltation; exceeding reasonable limits. ILLUSTRATION Pride is the only disease known to man that makes everyone ...read more

Scripture: Obadiah 1:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Five Roadblocks On Hell's Superhighway

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Aug 17, 2004

The longer you travel and the farther you go on this road the more difficult it will be for you to find an “exit ramp”.

FIVE ROADBLOCKS ON HELL’S SUPERHIGHWAY "Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who go in by it. Because narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads to life, and there are few who find it.” Matthew 7:13-14 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Tragedy Of Lawlessness Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 29, 2025

When there is no regard for God’s law and everyone does what is right in their own eyes, lawlessness, violence, and evil take over.

THE TRAGEDY OF LAWLESSNESS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Judges 19 Key Verses: Judges 19:2530 Lesson: When everyone does what is right in their own eyes, evil abounds. INTRODUCTION: Judges 19 paints one of the darkest pictures in the history of Israel. In a time when there was no king in ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"False Teachers Among You" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Apr 10, 2007

Sermon 20 in a study in 1 & 2 Peter

“But false prophets also arose among the people, just as there will also be false teachers among you, who will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them, bringing swift destruction upon themselves. 2 Many will follow their sensuality, and because of them the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:1-3

Denomination: Orthodox

The Other 4 P's- Power, Pleasure, Pride And Profit Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 5, 2001

The other 4 P’s - Power, Pleasure, Pride and Profit lead to toxic faith.

The 4 P’s to the presence and the power of God-part 2! Thesis: The 4 P’s to the presence and power of God are to be balanced against the cross. When we keep them in proper balance they produce a Spiritually Balanced Life. This spiritually balanced life then creates wholeness within the life of the ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:8, Proverbs 1:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Future Restoration Of Israel - Part 8 - Scriptures In Isaiah Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 14, 2022

As Isaiah's prophecy nears the end of the book the passages of restoration increase. Some very wonderful happenings are in Israel's restored future. Israel's future is always in the land and the land will respond with enormous blessing. Even day and night will be altered.

THE FUTURE RESTORATION OF ISRAEL - PART 8 - SCRIPTURES IN ISAIAH This next passage in a long one and I will do it in sections. {{Isaiah 60:8-9 “Who are these who fly like a cloud, and like the doves to their lattices? Isa 60:9 Surely the coastlands will wait for Me and the ships of Tarshish ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:8-9, Revelation 20:7-10, Isaiah 60:10-12, Isaiah 60:13-14, Philippians 2:10-11, Isaiah 60:15-17, Isaiah 60:18-20, Zechariah 14:6-7, Revelation 19:5-9, Isaiah 60:21-22, Isaiah 61:5-7, Deuteronomy 21:17, Isaiah 61:8-9, Malachi 1:13-14, Jeremiah 31:31-34, Isaiah 61:10-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Poor In Spirit Series

Contributed by Kranthi Kumar Medida on Dec 24, 2006

What do you mean by becoming poor in spirit? First in a series of sermons on the Beatitudes.

Introduction: People all around the world are searching for blessings in their lives regardless of their religion. The source of all blessing is God. True blessings come from the True God. If you received the Lord Jesus Christ into your heart, then you are eligible to receive the true blessings. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Return Of The King (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jan 19, 2022

In part 2 of 'The Return Of The King' we will talk about the preparations for His Return.

The Return Of The King 1 Thessalonians 4:13-5:11 Good morning Maple Grove! HEY – is anybody out there ready for some living and active WORD of God… NOW THIS MORNING – as we are going to finish our conversation, The Return Of The King’ that we began last week, as we unpacked 1 Thessalonians ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Deeper Look @ V12-13 – Description Of False Teachers Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 18, 2014

Going deeper... looking at v12-13

Sermon Brief Date Written: Aug 19, 2014 Date Preached: Aug 20, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (Wed - PM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Deeper Look: Key Verses Sermon Title: Sermon Text: Jude 1:12-13 [ESV] Introduction: Several weeks ago we had reached v8-11 and we had learned what Jude had ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Recognizing The Signs Of Demonic Dominance And The Grip Of Evil Spirits. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 10, 2024

We can confidently affirm that the Holy Spirit is a divine being because He possesses the attributes of personhood, including a mind, emotions, and a will.

As Christians, we are aware of the spiritual realm and its influence on our lives. However, sometimes we may fail to recognize the subtle signs of demonic dominance in ourselves or others. Scripture reveals that the Holy Spirit thinks and knows (1 Corinthians 2:10), can be grieved (Ephesians 4:30), ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:24-26, Galatians 5:22-23, 1 Corinthians 12:7-11, Matthew 12:43-45

Lowered To Be Lifted Series

Contributed by James Westervelt on Feb 5, 2002

"It is possible to be too big for God to use you but never too small for God to use you!"

LOWERED TO BE LIFTED UP When Joy and I lived in Manville, NJ, we had a beautiful magnolia tree in our side yard. However, the roots were so persistent, that they grew right through the sewer pipes and caused a clog that only roto-rooter could fix. So we cut down our lovely tree, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:18, James 4:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Gates: Narrow And Wide" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Sep 8, 2006

Sermon 18 in a study in the Sermon on the Mount

“Enter through the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the way is broad that leads to destruction, and there are many who enter through it. 14 “For the gate is small and the way is narrow that leads to life, and there are few who find it.” With verse 13 Jesus is beginning His conclusion to this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Orthodox

Understanding The Narcissistic Spirit And Its Influence And Finding Deliverance. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 27, 2024

Understanding the Narcissistic Spirit and its Influence and Finding Deliverance.

The Narcissistic Spirit, mentioned in 2 Timothy 3:2-4 and Matthew 24:24, is a malevolent entity that seeks to control and manipulate our lives through self-importance, pride, and arrogance. It is a manifestation of Satan's power and is characterized by its ability to deceive and lead us away ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:2-4, Matthew 24:24

I See A Boiling Pot

Contributed by Samuel M on Feb 26, 2024

The Lord asks “Jeremiah, what do you see?” twice. These two visions are concerning the same season. When the Lord asks “Jeremiah, what do you see?” – He sees an almond tree. Almond tree is the first tree to blossom in Israel. The very first tree to announce the arrival of spring

Then the word of the LORD came to me, asking, “What do you see, Jeremiah?”. I replied, “I see a branch of an almond tree.” The LORD said to me, “You have seen correctly, for I watch over My word to accomplish it.” Again the word of the LORD came to me inquiring, “What do you see?” And I replied, “I ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:11-14