Sermons on Sincerity Before God:

Controlling Your Money Before It Can Control You Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 6, 2001

Four Principles about how God expects us to use our money.

Survivor’s Series “How To Survive In the Real World” Sermon # 5 Financial Survival “Controlling Your Money Before It Controls You.” 1 Timothy 6:6-12 A frank examination would have to conclude that money is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

Mechanical Religion Or Heartfelt Obedience? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 27, 2014

The type of worship or religious practice that pleases God comes from a sincere heart and is directly connected to the way we live every day.

Mechanical Religion or Heartfelt Obedience? Isaiah 58:1-8 with Matthew 6:1-4, 16-23 1. Some of the most successful leaders, politicians, or business persons are some of the worst family members. Workaholics, driven, or impossible people, but they get the work done, and many of them are quite ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Missing God's Opportunities

Contributed by Matthew Morine on Sep 25, 2007

Ever wonder "what if?" In God’s timing, he has placed opportunities before us. It is up to us to seize the blessing, before it is too late.

MISSING GOD’S OPPORTUNITIES TEXT: NUMBERS 14:6-11 THEME: SEIZE THE OPPORTUNITY BEFORE YOU. His name was David and he was the first Christian I ever really met. We became friends because his talk about God and Jesus fascinated me. We talked almost every day because we both had a break ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:1-45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Judge Not, Least Ye Be Judged! Really?

Contributed by John Hickman on Oct 21, 2013

Working through a difficult passage of scripture on judging others. What did Jesus mean? If it is okay to judge others, what are the tools we need to use to make fair assessments? And, do we judge Christians any differently than non-Christians?

JUDGE NOT, LEAST YE BE JUDGED! (loudly – Like old time Preacher). That sure sounds good from the pulpit, doesn't it? But really. Can we just put an exclamation point after it, chisel it in stone and make it a commandment? One of the top five questions I’ve been asked over the years ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Charismatic

Key Lessons From Peter And John In The Hours Before The Cross Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 18, 2020

1. We see Peter following the Lord(vs. 15). 2. We see Peter's friends (vs. 16). 3. We see Peter failure (vs. 17-18; 24-27). 4. We see Peter finding out that failure isn't final.

Key Lessons from Peter and John in the Hours before the Cross The Gospel of John John 18:12-18; John 18:24-27 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 9, 2018 (Revised May 18, 2020) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to John 18, as we continue looking at the Lord's final steps ...read more

Scripture: John 18:12-18, John 18:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Enemy's Good Are Kept In Peace

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 24, 2016

To show that the enemy has possessions and goods in our soul before the cross of calvary now GOD is the Triumph over all of them after the crucifixion.

I. EXORDIUM: What to do to resist the devil successfully? Submit to GOD, be subjected to His WORDS. James 4:7 (Amplified Bible) So be subject to God. Resist the devil [stand firm against him], and he will flee from you. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Gift Of The Magi

Contributed by Craig Condon on Mar 30, 2015

The Magi were humbled by the state of reverence that they felt for the Christ Child. That, my friends, is the appropriate motivation for worship in our church services today. We need to put away our pride and worldly baggage and worship Christ sincerely.

Well, the 12 days of Christmas are over for another season. All of the decorations are down and put away for another year, and the presents have been opened. The craziness of the Christmas season is over for the secular world, but here in the church, we have some more of the Christmas story to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Anglican

Is It Live, Or Is It Memorex?

Contributed by Bobby Cagle on Dec 30, 2003

This sermon teaches saints to worship God with a sincere and true heart.

Title: Is It Live, or Is It Memorex? Text: John 4:1-29, 39-42 I. Natural Eyes Will Not See The Miracle! a. V. 10 says she did not recognize Him as the Messiah. b. Have you got natural eyes when you come to church, in your life, or do you see the Messiah? Do you see Jesus! Have you seen ...read more

Scripture: John 4:39-42, John 4:1-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hollow Hosannas

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 27, 2010

Hosanna! For some these shouts of praise were true expressions of worship; for others they were hollow hosannas – hollow hosannas which were empty words that outwardly appeared beautiful but lacked substance. Is the praise we offer only hollow hosannas?

Hollow Hosannas Text: Matthew 21:1-17 Introduction: On the Sunday before His crucifixion Christ entered the city of Jerusalem riding upon a donkey while a multitude of people “went before and those who followed cried out, saying: "Hosanna! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!’ ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Go! And Bow Before The King-Priest - Psalm 110 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 18, 2025

Psalm 110 is the most quoted Old Testament passage in the New Testament. This Psalm gives us a glimpse into a divine conversation between God the Father and God the Son—a heavenly coronation where the eternal Son is appointed as both King and Priest.

Go! And Bow Before the King-Priest - Psalm 110 Opening Prayer Heavenly Father, We come before You with reverence and awe. Open our hearts to understand the power and majesty of Your Son, Jesus Christ. Let the words of Scripture transform our minds, convict our hearts, and lead us to bow in worship ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:44, Philippians 2:9-11, Hebrews 7:17, Genesis 14:18-20, Revelation 19:11-16, John 1:14, Romans 5:8, Revelation 1:5, James 4:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christ The Yes To All God's Promises Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Sep 23, 2004

We should be seeking to show in our lives the grace & sincerity of God, but we do this not trusting in our own strength, but trusting solely in God’s grace & forgiveness.

By Danny Saunders The rumor goes that when Sally Robins dropped her oars at the women’s Olympic rowing event, another member of the team threatened to throw her out of the boat. The other rowers were fuming but when the rowing authorities stepped in they quickly & publicly indicated their support & ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Hallowed Be Thy Name Series

Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on Jun 7, 2016

Praise before Petitions.

SERIES: The Greatest Prayer Ever Prayed #3 TITLE: Hallowed Be Thy Name TEXT: Matthew 6:9b INTRO: The Lord’s Prayer begins with praise, which is followed by a series of petitions to God. There are Seven Petitions in the Lord’s Prayer divided into Two Groups: The first THREE petitions ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9

Denomination: Baptist

Palm Tree Christians

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Mar 1, 2018

This is a fun topical sermon to be used on Palm Sunday. It's a way to have something different to say on Palm Sunday. It takes the characteristics of a Date Palm Tree and applies them to living out the Life of a Christ Follower.

Scripture: Psalm 92:1-15 and John 12:12-16 Theme: Palm Sunday Title: Palm Life - Palm Tree Christianity This is a topic sermon used on Palm Sunday - taking the characteristics of the Date Palm Tree and applying them to the Christian Life. INTRO: Grace and peace from God our Father and ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-16, Psalm 92:1-15

Denomination: Nazarene

The Lord Is My Shepherd…he Goes Before Me PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 19, 2024

This sermon encourages believers to find comfort, strength, and fearlessness in God's protection and faithfulness, as depicted in Psalm 91.

Good morning, beloved in Christ. We gather here today under the shelter of His wings, in the sanctuary of His love, and in the fellowship of His grace. Today, we will focus our hearts and minds on Psalm 91, a Psalm that resonates with the promise of God's protection, the assurance of His presence, ...read more

Topics: Lord, Protector

The Greatest Commandment In The Law PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 2, 2025

True peace and purpose come from wholeheartedly loving God, loving others sincerely, and recognizing Jesus as both Savior and Lord in every part of life.

Some of us walked in today with a spring in our step; others dragged in with weights we can’t quite name. Bills on the counter. Questions in the heart. News alerts that make us sigh. And right in the middle of it all, God meets us—not with a scowl, but with a smile; not with a list of hoops, but ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-46

Topics: Love God, Devotion