Sermons on Senselessness:

Job Description Of A Spiritual Leader Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001

WHAT THE CHURCH NEEDS MOST OF ALL ARE SPIRITUAL LEADERS WHO WILL PERSEVERE IN PRACTICING GODLINESS AND PROCLAIMING SOUND DOCTRINE

BIG IDEA: WHAT THE CHURCH NEEDS MOST OF ALL ARE SPIRITUAL LEADERS WHO WILL PERSEVERE IN PRACTICING GODLINESS AND PROCLAIMING SOUND DOCTRINE INTRODUCTION: Context: Yes, it is important for men and women to fulfill their God-ordained roles in the church; Yes, it is important for the qualifications ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:6-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Three Temptations

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Mar 4, 2001

Learning the strategy and intentions behind Satan’s temptations placed on Jesus.

IT HAS HUMOROUSLY BEEN SAID THAT, "IT’S EASIER TO ASK FOR FORGIVENESS THAN IT IS TO ASK FOR PERMISSION." WHEN IT COMES TO THE CHRISTIAN LIFE THIS IS DANGEROUS. DANGEROUS, BECAUSE IT IMPLIES THAT ONE WOULD RATHER GO ON JUSTIFYING LIVING WRONG THAN FACE THE ACCOUNTABILITY OF ADJUSTING THEIR LIVES ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Role Of Christian Children And Their Family

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 12, 2001

How are parents and children supposed to interact

INTRODUCTION Child crime. Leave the house, leave the Lord. SERMON THE ROLE OF CHRISTIAN CHILDREN. Verses 1-3 A. OBEY YOUR PARENTS. Verse 1. 1. In the original text the word which is translated “obey” comes from two words, under and to listen. A rigidly literal translation could be to listen ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Discipleship Will Cost You, Part 5 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 15, 2026

When it comes to following Jesus, we have to ask the important distinction: Do we really know Him? Or do we just know about Him? Jesus explores this topic amongst the religious in the Temple, and it truly speaks to us today!

John, Part 31 Series: Discipleship Will Cost You, Part 5 Passage: John 7:25-31 FOCUS: Continuing our focus on Discipleship and its personal cost to us Discipleship: the process of becoming like Jesus through obedience / submitting LAST WEEK: Jesus is teaching in the synagogue; last ...read more

Scripture: John 7:25-31, Genesis 49:10, 2 Samuel 7:12-16, Micah 5:2, Jeremiah 4:22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Antidote For The Root Of Bitterness Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

STICK CLOSE TO GOD AND BITTERNESS WON’T STICK TO YOU

BIG IDEA: STICK CLOSE TO GOD AND BITTERNESS WON’T STICK TO YOU INTRODUCTION: Bitterness is a tough enemy to get rid of. The more you give it a foothold, the more it festers and grows and contaminates your whole being. I. HOW DOES BITTERNESS WORM ITS WAY DEEP INTO OUR HEART? A. (:1-2) WE FORGET ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Except Thou Bless Me 3 Of 3! Series

Contributed by Raphiel Manenge on Sep 21, 2006

Whenever God blesses anyone there is a name change. The old pass away and the new comes. You will be differently glorious. It takes seriousness and committiment. When God blesses your name will change....

When God blesses your name will change! The name of a thing is much directly related to its purposes, future or story of the owner. Many people when naming their children, pets and any products they give names that they want to impact such things. They want the names to communicate to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:24-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Never Mock God

Contributed by George Crumbly on Nov 18, 2008

Stories of people that mocked God and regardless of how famous or important the reaped what they sowed

I got an email this week that was a question asked on NBC. (We watched Thursday AM on ABC the authors of the “Left Behind” series talking with Robin Roberts regarding the RAPTURE) First of all out of 100% I was always led to think that 14% was not a winning vote. The question asked on NBC ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-10

Denomination: Methodist

The Shadow And The Sacrifice

Contributed by John Harper on Nov 5, 2008

The first covenant was a shadow of the perfect sacrifice that would purge our guilty conscience

“Shadow and the Sacrifice” Hebrews 9:1-14 Warden Assembly of God Pastor John L. Harper November 2, 2008 Introduction: In our text, he shows that the old covenant sacrificial system was temporary and imperfect. It could not provide a clean conscience for the worshipers. God designed that old system ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sign Of The Times

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 27, 2009

An alarming look at Romans 1 and how society lines up with God’s warnings here.

 In and through creation, the evidence of God is clear.  Man has absolutely no excuse about believing or knowing whether or not there is a god.  The only reason there is ever a question about God and His existence is because the wickedness of man has suppressed the knowledge ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Mental Health

Contributed by Roy Harris on Oct 13, 2010

A sermon on Mental Health: It may be a good idea to plan a special Sunday event, invite and honour mental health organisations in your community for doing great work.

A sermon on Mental Health: It may be a good idea to plan a special Sunday event, invite and honour mental health organisations in your community for doing great work. World Mental Health Day: Today: 10/10/2010 This sermon can be used any time of the year, or on World Mental Health Day, 10/10 each ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Charismatic

A Different Kind Of Feast, A Different Kind Of Lake

Contributed by Ken Henson on Nov 27, 2018

The Destiny of the Righteous (a forever feast) is a blessed contrast with the destruction of the wicked in the Lake of Fire.

Revelation 19 v. 17 and I saw and angel standing in the sun, and he cried with a big voice, saying to all the birds flying in the middle of the sky “Come! Gather to the mega-dinner of God, v. 18 in order that you might feast on the flesh of kings, and the flesh of leaders of thousands, and the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:17-21

Denomination: *other

Word Or Deed? Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 11, 2022

I would like to share with you about the two sons whom Jesus mentioned in his parable after the cleansing of the Temple at Jerusalem. Words or deeds? It is the straight forward question raised by God to everyone who reads this parable.

Theme: Word or Deed? Text: Matthew 21:28-33 Introduction: On this Holy Monday, I would like to share with you about the two sons whom Jesus mentioned in his parable after the cleansing of the Temple at Jerusalem. Words or deeds? It is the straight forward question raised by God to everyone who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:28-33

Denomination: Methodist

Sermon On Impetuosity

Contributed by William Meakin on Dec 3, 2020

Act in haste, repent at leisure

Edward Whymper, FRSE, the English mountaineer, explorer, illustrator, and author best known for the first ascent of the Matterhorn in 1865, once stated: “Do nothing in haste; look well to each step; and from the beginning think what may be the end.” Proverbs 21:5 supports this in that: “The plans ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 25:8-10

Sermon On A Tempestuous Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Jul 29, 2021

A tempestuous life is primarily characterized by strong, turbulent or conflicting emotions.

Frederick William Robertson, an English divine once remarked: “In the darkest hour through which a human soul can pass, whatever else is doubtful, this at least is certain. If there be no God and no future state, yet, even then, it is better to be generous than selfish, better to be chaste than ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:25, Psalm 34:17-20, Isaiah 25:4

Do Not Marvel If The World Hates You Series

Contributed by Dr. David Hallum on Sep 11, 2019

Do Not Marvel if the World Hates You

I. John And The Beginning A. John And The Beginning Of In His Gospel 1. The word in the beginning 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God. —John 1.1-2 2. The beginning of the Word’s Ministry This beginning of signs Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-13

Denomination: Baptist