Sermons on Self Preservation:

Your Life Matters Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Jul 22, 2015

Christ came and Easter occurred because our lives matter to Him

“Your Life Matters” Matthew 5:13-20 blessed: supremely happy How can your life matter greatly? 1. When you preserve what is valuable v.13 2. When you reveal was is reliable vv.14-16 “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father but ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

"Do Not Grieve The Holy Spirit" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Aug 31, 2003

Practicing the ways of the ’flesh’ grieves the Holy Spirit in us, Who is in the process of sanctifying us. (#21 in the Unfathomable Love of Christ series)

“He who steals must steal no longer; but rather he must labor, performing with his own hands what is good, so that he will have something to share with one who has need. Let no unwholesome word proceed from your mouth, but only such a word as is good for edification according to the need of the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:28-32

Denomination: Orthodox

Man's Fickleness And God's Faithfulness Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Nov 23, 2009

In Isaiah 65 and 66, Isaiah presents the contrast between man’s fickleness and God’s faithfulness.

So far, we’ve spent five weeks in the Book of Isaiah, focusing on how Isaiah describes the “Day of the Lord”. As I’ve pointed out during that time, much of what Isaiah writes deals with various aspects of the “Day of the Lord”, so all we’ve really been able to do is to look at a few brief snapshots ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 65:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Protecting Your Identity Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 24, 2025

In this sermon, we will explore few biblical reasons why we should be cautious about sharing our name and picture with ungodly people.

As believers, we are often unaware of the spiritual implications of sharing our personal information, including our name and picture, with ungodly people. The Bible warns us of the dangers of interacting with those who do not share our faith, particularly those involved in occultic practices. In ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 22:32, Matthew 5:13-14

The Remnant Of Israel Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 21, 2017

God is glorified in His: 1) Sovereignty (Romans 11:25–26a), in 2) Integrity Romans 11:26b–29), and in His 3) Generosity (Romans 11:30–32).

This week, the United States and Israel decided to pull out of UNESCO over its perceived anti-Israel bias. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization was founded in 1945 following World War II to promote world peace through culture. Nikki Haley, U.S. ambassador to the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:25-32

Denomination: Other

Overheard Prayers

Contributed by William Mouser on May 17, 2005

Passing through the darkened streets of Jerusalem toward Gethsemane, Jesus prays for his disciples, a prayer that only John records. Everything we know as the gospel flows from the answers to that prayer.

Sunday after Ascension Psalm 47, Ezekiel 39:21-29, 1 Peter 4:12-19, John 17:1-19 Overheard Prayers One of the more guilty pleasures one can encounter from time to time is to find oneself overhearing a conversation in which you are not a party. When I was a boy, this was a fairly easy thing to ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-19

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Have Salt In Yourselves

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 24, 2002

Explain purpose of salt in New Testament context and apply it to our call as believers

I. Purification A. Newborn infant — umbilical cord was severed, infant was washed, rubbed with salt, and wrapped in clothes to keep limbs straight (Ezekiel 16:4) B. Salt is acidic and there was no lysol, bleach, etc. II. Perpetual Desolation A. Abimelech razed Shechem and sowed it with salt ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:40-50

Denomination: Church Of God

Get Ready, Jesus Is Returning! SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 12, 2023

Jesus is returning soon. It's crucial to keep His Word, share it, live it, and protect it in its original form. This way, we will be prepared for His return.

Introduction: Jesus is coming soon, and it is important for us to understand what He meant when He said, "I am coming soon." Although our concept of "soon" may differ from God's, we can be certain that His return is imminent. In Revelation 22, we find insights into the significance of His ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:7-21

Topics: Second Coming, Faithfulness

Character Study Of Noah Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 21, 2025

Noah's life is a testament to faith, obedience, and divine grace. His example shows that righteousness sets us apart, but also warns us to remain vigilant against personal weaknesses.

CHARACTER STUDY OF NOAH – BUILT THE ARK, SURVIVED THE FLOOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: "But Noah found grace in the eyes of the Lord." – Genesis 6:8 Supporting Texts: Genesis 6:9-22, Genesis 7:1-24, Genesis 8:1-22, Genesis 9:1-29, Hebrews 11:7, 2 Peter 2:5 INTRODUCTION: Noah ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:9-22, Genesis 7:1-24, Genesis 8:1-22, Genesis 9:1-29, Hebrews 11:7, 2 Peter 2:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Our Children In Sodom; Sodom In Our Children

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 14, 2009

Christian parents are battling for the hearts of their children. Many, perhaps most, are surrendered to indoctrination by the world. We need to see the horror of failure to train our children and take appropriate steps to prepare them for a righteous li

“Now Lot went up out of Zoar and lived in the hills with his two daughters, for he was afraid to live in Zoar. So he lived in a cave with his two daughters. And the firstborn said to the younger, ‘Our father is old, and there is not a man on earth to come in to us after the manner of all the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:30-38

Denomination: Baptist

Critically Important Contrasts Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 17, 2023

In this section of the Gospel of Mark, Mark presents some critically important contrasts between Jesus and the Scribes and Pharisees as Jesus clarifies the difference between truth and tradition, and between inward and outward righteousness.

Introduction: A. Many years ago, the Washington Post carried a story about a man who was working on his farm in Wisconsin, when suddenly something dropped out of the sky into a field near him. 1. The object was blue, frozen, and mysterious. 2. Excitedly, the man chopped off a huge chunk, put it in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

If...for...then

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Mar 27, 2002

This sermon on Proverbs 2 is divided into three points: each point comes from the first word of the new section - If . . . For . . . Then, i.e., conditional challenge, terms of reason and results.

IF . . . FOR . . . THEN By Jerry Falwell INTRODUCTION This sermon on Proverbs 2 is divided into three points; each point comes from the first word of the new section. “IF” (verse 1) is conditional, including conditional challenges, similar to those a parent might say to a child. “If you finish ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:1-22, Proverbs 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Commission

Contributed by Lee Houston on Jan 2, 2024

Today, many in America live with anxiety.

The Great Commission Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20 Sermon Purpose: to persuade the congregation to respond to the Great Commission Central Idea: Living the Great Commission is the answer to all societal problems national, local and personal. Purposely written in second person This sermon ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

One Nation Under God [independence Day]

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004

We must Pay for Government, Pray for Government, Praise our Government, Participate in Government, Persuade our Government. Link included to Formatted Text and PowerPoint.

One Nation, “Under God!” Rom. 13:1-7 http://www.gbcdecatur.org/sermons/OneNationUnderGod.html There are a growing number of Christians who think that believers should not be involved in government and politics. There are several reasons for this attitude: 1. Afraid of promoting a social gospel ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Death To Life

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Mar 31, 2009

Christians are the soil for the seeds that give eternal life.

Death to Life John 2:20-26 During this lent season We have taken a few snapshots of different places in Jesus ministry, Last week we visited John’s description from the beginning of Jesus ministry in chapter 2 where he runs their animals and convenience store clerks out of the temple. We made ...read more

Scripture: John 2:20-26

Denomination: Congregational