Sermons on Seriousness:

Personal Perspectives Of Christmas

Contributed by David Radcliff on Apr 2, 2016

All too often we read the Bible as just history, or theology, or information. It is helpful to remember that events in the scripture REALLY happened to REAL people, and had a profound impact on their lives!

PERSONAL PERSPECTIVES OF CHRISTMAS All too often we read the Bible as just history, or theology, or information. It is helpful to remember that events in the scripture REALLY happened to REAL people, and had a profound impact on their lives! What were the PERSONAL PERSPECTIVES of that first ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Ministry At Thessalonica And Berea Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jun 17, 2021

Paul, Silas passed through Amphipolis, Apollonia and reached Thessalonica. As per their custom, Paul and Silas went to the synagogue and preached Jesus as Christ. They proclaimed Jesus as King and Messiah of Jews. Paul and Silas arrived at Berea and started to preach in the synagogue over there.

Acts 17:01-15 Ministry at Thessalonica and Berea 17:01-09 Ministry at Thessalonica 17:10-15 Ministry at Berea Acts 17:01-09 Ministry at Thessalonica Paul, Silas passed through Amphipolis, Apollonia and reached Thessalonica. As per their custom, Paul and Silas went to the synagogue and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-15

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus Is Not A Threat

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 2, 2023

Herod felt Jesus was a threat and not a gift. Do we to see Jesus as a threat and not a gift?

Matthew 2:13-23 Jesus Is Not a Threat 1. Matthew speaks of a voice in Ramah, slaughter of the innocence Massacre of the innocence • Raman was a city in ancient Israel. • There is A voice of weeping and great mourning, Rachel weeping for her children and refusing to be comforted, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Methodist

Importance Of Responsible Parenting. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 7, 2024

God holds parents accountable for how they raise their children.

God entrusts children to us as a blessing and a sacred responsibility. However, when parents fail to fulfill their duties, neglecting their children's spiritual, emotional, and physical needs, it can lead to devastating consequences. Children are a blessing from the Lord, and as parents, we ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Test It Out Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 14, 2024

This is the 4th Sermon in the Series "Be Genuine" from 1 John.

Series: Be Genuine [#4] TEST IT OUT 1 John 2:3-11 Introduction: In a time when the theory is, “It’s easier to ask for permission than forgiveness”; many people have times in their lives where they question their salvation. They ask themselves questions like, “If I’m saved, then why do I keep ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

Sound Doctrine (Titus 2)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 16, 2024

What is sound doctrine for men and women of any age? Let's find out in Titus 2.

What is sound doctrine for men and women? What should older women teach younger women? What is sound doctrine for young men and slaves? What kind of good works does salvation exhibit in us? Let’s find out in Titus 2. What should a preacher do? What is sound doctrine or teaching? But as for you, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Fathers Set A Divine Example For Your Children. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jul 6, 2024

As fathers, we have been entrusted with a sacred responsibility - to raise our children in the ways of the Lord.

As fathers, we have been entrusted with a sacred responsibility - to raise our children in the ways of the Lord. In Deuteronomy 6:5-7, we are commanded to "love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might" and to "teach these words diligently ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:5-7

Will You Be Offended?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 7, 2025

Be careful how you answer!

Mar 14:29  But Peter said unto him, Although all shall be offended, yet will not I.  Most Christians would say something like Peter. Some might even profess their willingness to die, but almost all of them would be weeping after their denial. We deny Him many times in our lives and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:29, 1 Peter 4:17, James 4:4, Luke 18:8, Hebrews 10:25, Matthew 25:1-46  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Sins Of Sodom And Gomorrah. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 6, 2025

In this sermon, we'll explore the sins of Sodom and Gomorrah, their consequences, and what we can learn from this biblical account.

The story of Sodom and Gomorrah is one of the most infamous tales in the Bible, serving as a cautionary warning about the consequences of sin and God's judgment. In this sermon, we'll explore the sins of Sodom and Gomorrah, their consequences, and what we can learn from this biblical ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:31-32

Choosing God's Path Over Ours SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 12, 2023

Christianity is about making a choice. Do I choose to do things God's way, or mine? Do I choose to follow His wishes, or the wishes of others who disagree with Him? The Bible repeatedly tells us: 'Make a choice.'

Christianity is all about making a choice. It's a decision between following God's way or our own way, between pleasing Him or pleasing others who disagree with Him. The Bible repeatedly emphasizes the importance of making a choice. Let me share a lighthearted story to illustrate this point. There ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-12

Topics: Christianity, Choices

Being Busy For Christ Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 19, 2003

God doesn’t want us to be loafers while we wait for the appearing of His Son. Instead, we are to work hard, settle down, and earn our wages. We must never tire of doing what is right.

Being Busy for Christ For those of you who are wondering if I got my hair cut, the answer is “yes.” On Wednesday, I invited Harold Davis to speak about sheep at the Kiwanis club. He did a great job, as he did this summer when he helped us learn more about Psalm 23. In my introduction of Harold, I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-18

Denomination: Baptist

Anytime Minutes Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Sep 3, 2005

5th message in an 8 week series on the Lord’s Prayer. This one deals with the phrase: "Forgive us our sins..."

Can You Hear Me Now? Good! Week 5 “Anytime Minutes” MATTHEW 6:12a, COLOSSIANS 2:13-14 INTRODUCTION: Author Robert Jeffries writes about a couple who was going to dinner to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary. As the husband was driving, the wife began to reflect on their early days and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:12

Denomination: Christian Church

Direction

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jul 12, 2004

Every church needs direction, a vision that kees us from coming unglued. We find that direction in the five functions of a New Testament Church

THE WINDOW Bible-Teaching Ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC a fellowship of faith, family and friendships Dr. Russell Brownworth, pastor July 11, 2004 Allow me to take your mind back 4 ½ years ago. Some (many) of you were sitting in the fellowship hall. Questions were ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: United Methodist

Lies, Lying And Liars

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Dec 17, 2004

The world seems to agree that lying is not a good thing, but the believer in Christ has different reasons for that.

Lies, Lying and Liars TCF Sermon October 17, 2004 How many of you have ever received a gift you didn’t like? Maybe it was a really hideous tie. Maybe it was a fruitcake. I’ve heard of families where the same fruitcakes were passed along from member to member for years. Nobody could bring ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 19:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Putting Him On - Your Jesus Suit

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Sep 6, 2008

Holiness is something we are attain to, by "putting on" our Jesus suit

Putting Him On: Your Jesus Suit TCF Sermon June 22, 2008 How little people know who think that holiness is dull. When one meets real thing, it is irresistible. C. S. Lewis, Letters to an American Lady With that quote, let me begin what to some of you may be a dull sermon. It may be dull because ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational