Sermons on Serious:

Spot, Wrinkle, Or Blemish

Contributed by Jeffrey Cox on Sep 15, 2003

What would we do if we were to get serious? Read the bible, pray a lot, raise our hands, dance, witness, speak in tongues in public. What would we NOT do? Cuss, drink, smoke, lie, lust, glutton, bad attitude, selfish, mean spirited, boastful, quit w

I. Matthew 25:1-13 We think we have all the time in the world, like the ten virgins. We know that someday we will get serious, but not yet. Not today. Maybe tomorrow. Definitely if I get sick, or am on my deathbed. After all, Matthew 24:43 states that if we know when we are going to meet ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13, Galatians 5:27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love As I Have Loved

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Apr 16, 2025

People don’t naturally love with a 1 Corinthians 13 type love. To love like that, there must be a line of demarcation, a transition from casual to serious, there must be change of heart, you must be Born-Again. Love can transcend these artificial barriers that keep us separated from one another.

Love as I have Loved By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. PRAYER SCRIPTURE: - John 13:31-35 “Therefore, when he was gone out, Jesus said, Now is the Son of man glorified, and God is glorified in him. If God be glorified in him, God shall also glorify him in himself, and shall straightway glorify ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-35, Leviticus 19:18, 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Denomination: Apostolic

Test Your Faith

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jan 6, 2026

The life of Rahab and Achan teach us some important lessons. While Rahab trusted God and stood firm in the faith, Achan coveted after worldly things which had serious consequences. The question is, “What kind of faith do we have?” and how is this faith displayed in our everyday lives.

Today’s meditation is taken from 2 Corinthians 13:5, “Test yourselves to make sure you are solid in the faith. Don't drift along taking everything for granted. Give yourselves regular checkups.” (MSG) Paul was making an appeal to the Corinthian believers to examine themselves consistently to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5, Luke 18:8, Joshua 2:10-11, Joshua 2:13, Joshua 6:17-18, Joshua 7:1, Joshua 7:13, Joshua 7:19-21, Joshua 6:25, Joshua 7:26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Lessons From Jeremiah – Part 28 – The Lord Exposes The People’s Sins For They Had Married Sin And Religion Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 3, 2024

Great sinners think they can sin but God does not see it, or it does not matter if mixed with a bit of religion. God lists Judah’s sins. Sin hardens people. It grows callouses. God’s message just slips away with ease. We need to be serious with God and not indifferent about our relationship.

LESSONS FROM JEREMIAH – PART 28 – THE LORD EXPOSES THE PEOPLE’S SINS FOR THEY HAD MARRIED SIN AND RELIGION PART 28 - Jeremiah 7:8-15 CHAPTER 7 [A]. THE LORD’S HOUSE IS DISHONOURED BY THE WICKEDNESS OF THE DECEIVED PEOPLE – GREAT HYPOCRISY {{Jeremiah 7:8 Behold, you are trusting in deceptive ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 7:8-11, Jeremiah 7:9-10, Genesis 4:9, Revelation 9:21, Jeremiah 7:11, Mark 4:22, 2 Chronicles 16:9, Luke 19:45-46, Jeremiah 7:12-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Shows His Church How To Stay Out Of Trouble Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 6, 2017

God shows us that: 1. Satan has a strategy (vs. 1-3). 2. Our integrity is important (vs. 3-4). 3. Our sin is serious (vs. 5-10). 4. We should grow in godly fear (vs. 5 & 11). 5. We must lean on God's leadership (vs. 3-4).

God Shows His Church How to Stay out of Trouble Acts 5:1-11 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Aug. 11, 2013 BACKGROUND: *When we looked at the early church last week, they had been severely threatened by the religious authorities in Jerusalem. But they took their troubles to the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Flesh Wounds Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 12, 2013

“It’s just a flesh wound!” Isn’t that way it is with all of the struggles, failures or wounds we incur at our own hand or by our own decisions? We always try to minimize it, making it much smaller and less serious than it really is. Recovery begins when y

Angels & Demons: flesh wounds Romans 7:18-25 “It’s just a flesh wound!” Isn’t that way it is with all of the struggles, failures or wounds we incur at our own hand or by our own decisions? We always try to minimize it, making it much smaller and less serious than it really ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:18-25

Denomination: Methodist

6 Elements To Warfare Prayer Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 1, 2022

Daniel prayed with resolve—he set his face. He prayed with tremendous reflection—he looked upon God. I hate to say, and so much of my prayer is casual prayer, prayer that comes with almost a take-it-or-leave-it attitude. God is calling us at this late hour to pray with serious concentration.

Americans are riddled with anxiety. Many of you are full of anxious thoughts throughout the night. Many of us feel an impending sense of danger just around the corner. For some, this apprehension is about their jobs, their marriage and their children. Most of us think if we had a little more money, ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:3-19

Denomination: Baptist

God's Testimony: David- A Man After God's Own Heart

Contributed by Shashi Marian on Feb 9, 2026

Acts 13:22 is a very significant Scripture Wherein God testifies concerning David and called him a man after His Own Heart. Man’s testimony wavers according to the circumstances but when God says something we need to take a very serious note of it. God does not change His statements.

God's Testimony is greater than that of man. There are several reasons that contributed to the testimony of God for David. This brings us to the question as to who David was, what was so special about him and why God had to testify concerning him. Some of the few points are enumerated below. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Nobody Does New Like Jesus!

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 12, 2013

But God gives us a part in the process: 1. Get serious about spiritual growth (vs. 1-4). 2. Find more ways to work with God (vs. 5-9). 3. Have faith in God’s Foundation (vs. 10-11). 4. Stay focused on our future (vs. 8 & 12-15).

Nobody Does New Like Jesus! 1 Corinthians 3:1-15 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Jan. 6, 2013 *We call it a new year, but for most people, it really doesn’t seem new: Same routine, same troubles in the world, and pretty much the same me when I look in the mirror. If we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Inheritance From A Dying Man Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 28, 2021

Elisha was on his deathbed and Joash was in tears. In this fleeting moment, the prophet offers the King a gift - an inheritance of great value. What did Elisha offer, and what difference can that make to us?

OPEN: Tomorrow is Memorial Day and it’s a very special day. It’s a day to remember our military - those who’ve died in war. It was originally called “Decoration Day” and it was started shortly after the end of the Civil War, but no one seems to know when the tradition began. One of the earliest ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 13:14-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You Ready To Meet Jesus

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Oct 17, 2019

The Time is Now

ARE YOU READY FOR JESUS? LUKE 12:40 1. INTRODUCTION. ISN’T IT AMAZING HOW MUCH TIME WE SPEND GETTING READY FOR VARIOUS AFFAIRS, BUT SPEND SO LITTLE TIME GETTING READY FOR JESUS? PEOPLE WILL SPEND WHAT SEEMS LIKE COUNTLESS HOURS PREPARING FOR DATES, VACATIONS, HOLIDAYS, AND EVEN WORK. AND IF THESE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:40

Denomination: Baptist

The Divine Equation

Contributed by Craig Smee on Nov 19, 2007

Faith is basedon trust. When we trust we obey. When we obey there are blessings promised.

Crime story at Riversong – Armed robbery 3 ½ minutes - burglary = 8h15 arrive 16h35 RESPONSE TIME Response time from time God gives you instruction to time you get going = OBEDIENCE Delay response to God = delay in the blessings / promises He has for you! # 1 Hindrance to living the life you ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:3-5

Denomination: Christian Church

The Seriousness Of Sin Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 10, 2011

The bowl judgments remind us of the seriousness of sin and the need to repent continually

Randy, the painter, often thinned his paint to make it go further. So when the local Baptist Church decided to restore its biggest building. Randy put in a low bid and got the job. He bought the paint, and, yes, thinned it to make it go further. Well, Randy was painting away, the job nearly ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 16:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Decision!

Contributed by Raphiel Manenge on Nov 17, 2005

Decision is an important thing in life.Life is all about decisions of life or death,good or evil.How & how long you take your decision dertemines you life.Make wise and quick decision for life!

“Multitudes, multitudes in the valley of decision! For the day of the LORD is near in the valley of decision. The sun and moon will be darkened, and the stars no longer shine.” Joel 3:14-15 Decision is one thing that is very important in life. You can’t do without it but you need not to keep it. ...read more

Scripture: Joel 3:14-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Hope Of The Saints In This Broken World Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Sep 7, 2012

There will be a judgement day which is the moment that clarifies our eternal destination. It doesn't have to be a time of fear as long as your name is in the right book.

You can listen to this message in full here:- http://www.nec.org.au/index.php/listen-to-a-sermon-series/revelation/ Message Can you remember the first time you had to go to the dentist? When you are young facing this unknown experience it can be a little scary at first, can't it. What is going to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist