Sermons on Serious:

"Father Deficiency Disorder”

Contributed by Thilini Perera on Jan 4, 2021

MALACHI 4:5-6 SHEDS LIGHT ON A VICIOUS STRATEGY THE ENEMY DEVISES TO DAMAGE THE VERY FABRIC OF THE SOCIETY JUST BY CRAWLING INTO THE BEAUTIFUL NESTS OF GOD’S PEOPLE IN THE ENDTIMES, MAKING A SERIOUS FRACTURE IN THE FATHER-CHILD BOND.

SERMON OVERVIEW A. ORIGINAL STATUS OF THE FAMILY B. THE FALL OF THE ORIGINAL FAMILY C. CURRENT CONTEXT OF FAMILIES D. RESTORATION OF THE FAMILY IN ENDTIMES D.1 RESTORE GOD’S DEFINITION OF FAMILY D.2 RESTORE ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES D.3 RESTORE WATCHMAN DUTY OF THE FATHER ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-15, 1 Corinthians 4:14-16, Proverbs 22:6, Matthew 13:25-26, 1 Peter 5:8, Genesis 2:15, 1 Kings 18:21, Proverbs 16:24-26, Deuteronomy 6:6-7, Malachi 4:5-6  (view more)  (view less)

Clearing The Air About The Sacred Calling

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Apr 12, 2021

This is no time for any man of God or serious Christian to be shy, hesitant, compromising, or half-hearted in our commission from the Lord Jesus Christ to go out into the world and preach His gospel. Today is the day to be bold for the kingdom of God.

Fellow preachers and servants in Christ, I must admit that it seems as if we are proclaiming the truth of the Gospel to stone walls these days. I have never seen such indifference and apathy in people concerning the state of their souls as I do now. We see and hear of so-called ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-10, Jeremiah 20:7-9, 1 Corinthians 9:16, Galatians 1:8-9, 2 Timothy 4:1-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Volunteers Are Awesome: They Change The World

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 27, 2021

Thank God for volunteers. They change the world. I’m completely serious right now. God bless volunteers. What would we do without them? Well, I imagine we’d do a lot less.

Thank God for volunteers. They change the world. I’m completely serious right now. God bless volunteers. What would we do without them? Well, I imagine we’d do a lot less. I’ve often wondered at what I could do in the world with 10 good men. Or 10 good women. Imagine what a church can do with 10 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Salvation Army

Ask For Rain

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jan 30, 2017

There has been a shift in the Spiritual climate in this country: How we respond to it will determine whether we usher in the greatest revival since the book of acts or we lose our nation to a murderous perverse antichrist spirit. (This is serious)

TEXT ASK FOR RAIN ZECHARIAH 10:1-10 Sometimes God speaks things to us that don't make any sense, sometimes they just seem to be out of order. This text is an example of that: God says ask for rain in the time of the latter rain, now to my natural mind that doesn't ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 10:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

We Are Not Ignorant Of Satan’s Devices Or Schemes – Part 5 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Nov 30, 2023

We are not ignorant of the ways and means Satan uses to promote his corruption all over. This time we are talking about The MIND under attack; the Corruption of the Christian religion; the false religion of Islam; and the adoption of Paganism. These are serious issues.

WE ARE NOT IGNORANT OF SATAN’S DEVICES OR SCHEMES – PART 5 This study continues with the next talk in the series where I look at the schemes I believe Satan uses to implement his hatred again God, against human beings, God’s creation, and against Christians. We look at several of these devices ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:6-7, Isaiah 9:2, Psalm 123:2, 2 Corinthians 8:9, 1 Peter 1:13, 2 Corinthians 11:3, Philippians 4:6-7, 2 Timothy 3:1-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lessons From Jeremiah – Part 23 – The Religious Classes Were Superficial And Acted Corruptly – Challenges – Greedy And False Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jun 6, 2024

Living in a society where all is greed and false is not pleasant, but when this is worst among the religious class, it is especially wicked. Jeremiah faced this problem. The arrogance of today’s western world is almost unbelievable. Serious problems are addressed superficially.

LESSONS FROM JEREMIAH – PART 23 – THE RELIGIOUS CLASSES WERE SUPERFICIAL AND ACTED CORRUPTLY – CHALLENGES – GREEDY AND FALSE PART 23 - Jeremiah 6:13-15 CHAPTER 6 [A]. GOD LISTS SOME OF THE REASONS FOR THE COMING DESTRUCTION IN JUDAH {{Jeremiah 6:13 “for from the least of them even to the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 6:13-15, Hosea 4:7-9, Ezekiel 34:1-20, Ezekiel 13:3-5, Ezekiel 22:26, Ezekiel 13:10-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lessons From Jeremiah – Part 24 – Never, Never Remove The Godly Ways God Mapped Out For Us – Listen And Repent Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jun 6, 2024

It is a most serious situation when people and nations refuse to listen to the LORD and to keep sinning. Wicked men have overthrown the ancient ways of God and substituted evil paths of rebellion and gross sin. Refusal to repent means judgement.

LESSONS FROM JEREMIAH – PART 24 – NEVER, NEVER REMOVE THE GODLY WAYS GOD MAPPED OUT FOR US – LISTEN AND REPENT PART 24 - Jeremiah 6:16-19 CHAPTER 6 [B]. THE WILFUL REJECTION OF THE PEOPLE TO GOD’S CALLING {{Jeremiah 6:16 Thus says the LORD, “Stand by the ways and see, and ask for THE ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 6:16-19, Matthew 11:29-30, Revelation 6:15, Revelation 9:20-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Message 17 - 1thessalonians Chapter 5:22 – Abstain From Every Form Of Evil Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jan 14, 2023

What may appear innocent can be barbed because it can become a form of evil. Abstaining from all forms of evil is examined in this serious message. What does it mean “to abstain” and several examples are looked at.

MESSAGE 17 - 1THESSALONIANS CHAPTER 5:22 – ABSTAIN FROM EVERY FORM OF EVIL THE INTRODUCTION {{1Thessalonians 5 v 22 “Abstain from every form of evil.”}} The KJV is “Abstain from all appearances of evil.” NIV is “Reject every kind of evil.” NASB and ESV is “Abstain from every form of evil.” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:22, 1 John 2:15, James 1:15, Matthew 16:21-24, Genesis 39:9, Luke 3:22, Luke 9:29, John 5:37  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Making The Right Choices"

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 17, 2002

The choices we make can alter our life forever and set us on a course that may last a life time. Don’t misunderstand me! There are some small decisions that are very serious - usually the hasty decisions we make.

Dr. Dennis Deese “MAKING THE RIGHT CHOICES” (The Leader’s Decision Making) 1 SAMUEL 26:1-25 After hearing the subtitle, most would equate this message as a message that applies to the leader’s choices on a corporate or group level. That is, the choices that are made that effect the group that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 26:1-25, 1 Samuel 26:1-26

Grounded In Trust Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 2, 2004

Gideon was a man that had serious trust issues with God. He looked around in his land and concluded that God must not be near because of the circumstances. He looked at himself and knew that he was not equal to the task of defeating Midian and did not t

GROUNDED IN TRUST JUDGES 6:28-40 INTRODUCTION... Boy Trusted His Father, Our Daily Bread, April 8, 1996 A group of scientists and botanists were exploring remote regions of the Alps in search of new species of flowers. One day they noticed through binoculars a flower of such rarity and beauty ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:28-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Overcoming Spiritual Dullness Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Sep 12, 2004

The problem of Spiritual dullness prevents us from grasping the deeper truths of the Christian faith. The writer warns his readers about becoming dull or sluggish of hearing because such dullness can lead to even more serious spiritual problems.

OVERCOMING SPIRITUAL DULLNESS Hebrews 5:11-6:12 A preacher was known for his loud preaching. One day a lady with a hearing problem said, "Preacher, I want to thank you for preaching loud for those of us who are hard of hearing." The preacher responded, "Thank you, mom, but actually I preach ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Hijacking Grace Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Jan 31, 2010

The Company We Keep, part 9. When we decide to get serious about spiritual practices in our lives, we find that grace gets hijacked and replaced with guilt and oppression. How does this happen, and what are we to do?

Hijacking Grace The Company We Keep, prt. 9 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers June 27, 2009 We have come a long way in our learning about the Jesus life – how to enter into and live in the life of peace and rest Jesus said is available to us. Today I want to talk to you about some ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:29-30

Denomination: Free Methodist

“only One Life”—my Favorite Motto

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Mar 10, 2014

The motto, "Only one life, twill soon be past; only what's done for Christ will last", forms the three points of this sermon of the fact that we only have one life to live in which to prepare for eternity, and that live is brief and and serious.

“Only One Life”—My Favorite Motto Chuck Slih March 10, 2014 TEXT: James 4:14 – “Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapor, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away.” INTRODUCTION Years ago I ...read more

Scripture: James 4:14

Denomination: Baptist

Jokers On The Battlefield

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Oct 16, 2010

A joker is somebody who is generally not serious or who should not be taken seriously. At a particular night vigil which was attended by about 200 people, there was somebody who was a tough child of the devil. He was very effective because his spiritual e

Who is a joker? A joker is somebody who is generally not serious or who should not be taken seriously. At a particular night vigil which was attended by about 200 people, there was somebody who was a tough child of the devil. He was very effective because his spiritual eyes were open. He had what ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Rising, Running, And Reporting

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 21, 2010

For many, life is a panicky run. Serious things happen to us, and we run to tell somebody. The reaction may be to go home and do nothing, and to leave others weeping and perplexed. But when we encounter the risen Christ personally, not as an abstractio

Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC, March 26, 1989 (Easter Sunday) When you see someone running, do not jump to any conclusions about why that person is running. If you see somebody pickin’ ‘em up and layin’ ‘em down, well, there could be a lot of reasons why. And ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Baptist