Sermons on Self Imposed Curses:

Holding On To Hope Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Aug 15, 2022

To get through your groaning, focus on the glory to come.

Some time ago, George Barna polled adults: “If you could ask God one question, what would you ask?” The top response was, “Why is there pain and suffering in the world?” I can’t think of anything more universal to the human experience than suffering. In fact, many people point to the problem of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Anger Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Feb 6, 2005

Jesus’ teaching about anger is: 1. Murder begins as an attitude in the heart. 2. Anger grows as we express it in name calling and cursing. 3. Anger ends by means of reconciliation.

David A. Slagle, from Lawrenceville, Georgia, tells a wild story about an experience he had: “I served as a nurse in the operating room for several years. One day a couple arrived, both with gunshot wounds. He had awakened late for his first day on the job because his wife did not set the alarm. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Methodist

The Cremation Of The World Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 25, 2010

Just as surely as God created the earth, cursed the earth, flood the earth, and visited the earth, so surely will God one day destroy and recreate the earth, whether the skeptics believe this or not.

The Cremation of the World (2 Peter 3:3-10) 1. All of us have probably done some day-dreaming about traveling through time. 2. What would it be like to visit the past. But our main area of curiosity is the future. What will things be like in 5, 10, 25, 50, or 100 years? 3. In 1896, H. G. Wells ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:3-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Remember Jesus Christ!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Aug 15, 2017

Fear of disturbing someone with the mention of God is becoming more & more prevalent. You see, even mentioning Jesus – unless as a curse word - seems certain to offend some people.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: 2 Timothy 2:8; Isaiah 53:5 (NCV); Romans 1:16 I don't know just how much you are aware of some of the turmoil that is going on in our nation, particularly this past week. No, I'm not talking about political turmoil. You ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:8, Isaiah 53:5, Romans 1:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Turning The Tables-Part 2 Series

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Mar 6, 2018

Dear Friends, In this 2-part Series, Yours Truly aims to focus on how our Sovereign God (Isa 6:1) transformed apparent "curses" into "blessings" for His chosen ones'!!!

Turning the Tables-Part II Before coming to the spiritual realm of the second part of my message on the above theme, for once I would like to step into a world of fizz and come up with a fizzy true account, which is all about ‘ambush ...read more

Denomination: *other

Seventeenth Sunday In Ordinary Time; Year C

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jun 5, 2022

We have archeological evidence that some ancient Jews had recourse to magic or superstition. For example, many wore an amulet with the stated purpose of to attract people to them, or to prevent against curses.

There is an old story of a man who needed to send a letter from his remote camp to the neighboring village, so he asked his son to make the trip. The son had never traveled to the village on his own. He looked at the trail ahead of him and said, “I’ll go, Dad, but I don’t see how that path will ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13, Genesis 18:20-32

Denomination: Catholic

Hope In The Future Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 13, 2021

Someone has wisely stated that if you could convince a man that there is no hope, he would curse the day he was born and then give up. Hope is essential for the mindset of mankind and for vision for the future.

Series: Hope Beyond Series Thesis: Someone has wisely stated that if you could convince a man that there is no hope, he would curse the day he was born and then give up. Hope is essential for the mindset of mankind and for vision for the future. Scripture for series: I Peter 1:3-6: Praise to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-6, Jeremiah 29:11, Proverbs 24:14, Proverbs 23:17-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Character Study Of Shem, Ham, And Japheth Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 20, 2025

The story of Shem, Ham, and Japheth teaches that choices determine destiny. Their lives remind us to honour God and walk in righteousness, ensuring that our future generations reap blessings instead of curses.

CHARACTER STUDY OF SHEM, HAM, AND JAPHETH – SONS OF NOAH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: "And the sons of Noah, that went forth of the ark, were Shem, and Ham, and Japheth: and Ham is the father of Canaan. These are the three sons of Noah: and of them was the whole earth overspread." ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:32, Genesis 7:13, Genesis 9:18-27, Genesis 10:1-32, 1 Chronicles 1:4-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

An Outline Of Balaam’s Messages To Balak Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Mar 12, 2025

Balaam had finally arrived at Moab and met Balak, the king. Balak was anxious to have Balaam curse Israel but things didn't work out the way Balak hoped.

An Outline of Balaam’s Messages to Balak (This outline was the basis for a message preached Sunday evening, March 9, 2025 at New Hope Baptist Church near Fulton, MO.) Introduction: Balaam had arrived in Moab and had spoken with King Balak, Their first conversation seemed a bit testy, but Balaam ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Give Life And You Get It More! Series

Contributed by Paul Kallan on Feb 1, 2003

We are called to remember that beyond the demands that we make, battles we fight, our urge to retaliate and the violence we offer, the gospel (Lk.2.22-32) calls us to self-giving, commitment and self-sacrifice for the happiness and wellbeing of the other.

The german newspaper „Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung“ carried on 29. January 2003 an article on Mr. George W. Bush, the President of USA. I was really surprised to find out that he is a very active member of the United Methodist Church. It seems, every day he begins the work in the White House with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-32

Denomination: Catholic

Teaching Our Children Respect For Themselves

Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011

Self respect comes from having strong character. Say whatever you want about what constitutes self respect, but it cannot exist apart from a strong, Godly character. D. L. Moody said Character is what you are in the dark

Mayor Gerardo Balmori The Salvation Army Self respect comes from having strong character. Say whatever you want about what constitutes self respect, but it cannot exist apart from a strong, Godly character. D. L. Moody said Character is what you are in the dark. [1] Where does character come ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

What Stands Between You And God? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 3, 2013

As humans, our default position is to be self-centered. And unless we are aware of it and address it, we will always act in our own best self-interest. But as the Psalms show us, we are not the center of the universe - God is. And that's a very good thing

Psalm 115 is all about how silly we as humans can be, thinking we can actually do anything apart from God. It is also about who really gets the glory—God or us? By the way, many of the lines in this psalm are also found in Psalm 135. 1 – 3 If more of us would live by verse 1 of this ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Sin Of Numbering Israel

Contributed by Rusty Tardo on Jan 18, 2009

Here is an Old Testament text with a right now application on the sins of pride and self-sufficiency. How do you measure success?

The Sin of Numbering Israel November 9, 2008 Dr. Russell K. Tardo The text is found in 1 Chronicles, chapter 21, an Old Testament text with a New Testament application. This is the account of King David’s numbering of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 21:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Different Roles, Same Assignment

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jul 9, 2021

There are some in the body of Christ who see those with public roles (ministries) in the body of Christ as being more valuable to the kingdom than those who don’t. But this is simply not true when you see “the big picture.”

Over the years, I’ve known Christians who, because they didn’t have public ministries, believed that they were, somehow, second tier to those who did. They were not preaching. They were not teaching Sunday school. They didn’t lead the choir. They served on committees. They were not unhappy. They ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:10, Luke 9:1-2, Luke 10:17-20, Luke 10:1, Genesis 1:31, Ephesians 2:8-10, Genesis 2:21-22, Genesis 1:26, Romans 12:3, Ephesians 4:12-14, Luke 15:7, Luke 19:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love Or Lust Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 4, 2015

When you compare love verse lust you very quickly discover that one leads to happiness, blessings and fulfillment in life while the other leads to discontentment, guilt, curses and despair in life. Which will you choose?

Sermon: “Rooted in Love not Lust” Series: Rooted - Youth Group Opening Video: Sermoncentral.com “Love Defined” Hands on Illustration: 2 tablets have youth write Gods definition of love and how he describes it and the world’s definition of love on separate ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational