Sermons on Sinful Anger:

Window Of Opportunity

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jul 30, 2012

Certain seasons of opportunity and time exist for people and churches. Don’t miss yours because you are not willing to do the serious soul searching needed to seize the day.

Text: Ezra 9-10, Title: Window of Opportunity, Date/Place: NRBC, 7/29/12, AM A. Opening illustration: B. Background to passage: the temple had been completed and dedicated, and so Ezra was setting up the Levites and priests to serve in it. In the process, he finds out about a huge underlying sin ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Problem Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jul 3, 2012

Israel had problems living as a nation under God. Understanding her problems help us analyze America's problems.

“A Nation Under God: The Problem” Jer. 2:1-37 The late Reformed pastor and theologian Abraham Kuyper said, “There is not a square inch in the whole domain of our human existence over which Christ, who is Sovereign over all, does not cry: ‘Mine!’” As we pointed ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 2:1-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"A Sad Situation" Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 7, 2012

A sermon on the dangers of backsliding.

“A SAD SITUATION” Prov. 14:14 INTRO – Youtube video: Paul Simon – 1977 – “Slip Slidin’ Away” – reached #5 in on the charts in the US. Lot of folks have different ideas about the meaning behind the song, but all pretty much agree that ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:14

Denomination: Baptist

Satan, Lucifer, Devil, No Matter How You Say It. It's Not Good.

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Sep 15, 2011

I believe lots of Folks have a misconception of who Satan really is. Satan is real. Satan is a part of our everyday life while we are in this flesh like it or not. Most of the time our imagination of things we don't really understand becomes distorted bec

Satan, Lucifer, Devil, no matter how you say it. It's not good. I believe lots of Folks have a misconception of who Satan really is. Satan is real. Satan is a part of our everyday life while we are in this flesh like it or not. Most of the time our imagination of things we don't really understand ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 14:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Dangers Of Deception (Part Two) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on May 31, 2017

Last week, we saw how deception originated with Satan. He used it on Eve and his MO hasn't changed. We saw how being deceived hurts. And lastly, we saw how deception causes a lot of problems. Today, we'll look at some of the things we can be deceived by.

THE DANGERS OF DECEPTION (part two) Last week, we saw how deception originated with Satan. Satan used deception with Eve and he hasn't changed his MO since. He is still trying to draw us away from Christ by using lies and deceptions. Being deceived hurts. It especially hurts when it's done by ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:12-14, Colossians 2:1-4, Galatians 6:3-8, 1 Corinthians 3:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Highs And Lows Of Life Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 23, 2017

In this sermon, we see Abraham experiencing the highs and lows of life and we learn how to walk with God through them.

Introduction: A. A group of students in Texas was taking a class on the psychology of emotions. 1. The professor wanted to know what the opposite of happy was. a. One student raised their hand and said, “Sad.” “Very good,” said the professor. 2. Then the professor asked, “What’s the opposite of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Passing The Test Series

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Mar 4, 2017

A single brush with temptation may lead to an act or decision that ruins families, devastates churches and incapacitates our fellowship with God. Prove yourself faithful in the midst of temptation.

One sagging electrical line near Cleveland, Ohio, connected with a tree branch at 3:32 p.m. on August 14, 2003, beginning a chain of events that led to the largest blackout in American history. According to a comprehensive study, the failure of this single transmission line caused a utility ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Other

The Monkey Trap

Contributed by Daniel King, D. Min. on Dec 21, 2017

This is an illustrated, evangelistic sermon designed to lead children to Jesus.

Props: 1. A Monkey Trap. You will need an envelope box with a hole cut in the top. The hole is big enough for someone to put their hand in, but once they grab the bait, it is small enough that they can not get their hand out. Cover the entire box with duck tape so it looks like a trap and attach a ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

Hearing God’s Good News-2 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 3, 2018

2 of 3. Shepherds were given an official announcement of Jesus’ birth. Jesus’ birth has been publicly announced. BUT... Who will hear God’s Good News? Those who Hear/Discover God’s Good News...

HEARING GOD’s GOOD NEWS-II—Luke 2:8-20 —OR— DISCOVERING The GOOD NEWS! Attention: A portion of my testimony—My breaking point(in front of the TV) Recognition of personal sinfulness despite having previously heard & read God’s truth for years. There is actual Substance to Christmas even when ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Help Others On The Road Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jan 25, 2018

Rescue, Sin, Redemption, Testing

FOLLOWING JESUS INTO THE UNKNOWN 2018 - Help Others on the Road January 28, 2018 Galatians 6:1-10 (p. 813) Introduction: I remember a couple of years ago being at Mom’s on a Friday to cut grass and the riding mower wasn’t acting right…and before you call me a wimp about ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"There Are No Perfect People” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jan 29, 2018

Christians are sinners saved by grace.

Many have a hard time imagining a God who wants to be close to us. They think that maybe God insists we clean ourselves up first. But God says don’t bother to get cleaned up. Just come as you are. Come with all your defects, faults and flaws. Come with your guilt and bad habits. Come as you are and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

Tug Of War

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Feb 5, 2018

Marc Anthony is quoted as saying, "I can resist everything except temptation." Can you relate to that? Temptation is an everyday challenge Christians are faced with. Paul knew this struggle and he transparently elaborated on that in Romans 7:14-25.

TUG OF WAR Romans 7:14-25 There was a cartoon which showed two friends standing before a Minister and one asks, "Why is it that opportunity only knocks once but temptation beats on my door every day?!" Can you relate to that? Marc Anthony is quoted as saying, "I can resist everything but ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Great Adventure - Lust? Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 17, 2018

As we seek to draw closer to Christ, we discover our sinfulness, and ways to overcome them by drawing closer to Christ.

The Great Adventure? The 7 Deadly Sins February 11, 2018 Have you ever asked the question . . . “What's wrong with me?” It's a question we all ask ourselves from time to time. When we blow up at our kids or at our spouse, we wonder - - - what's wrong with me? When we come home from the store with ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14, Philippians 4:8-13, Matthew 5:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

Redemption: Free From Guilt Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Feb 18, 2018

Redemption speaks of being delivered from bondage through the payment of another. Christ provided our redemption, purchasing it with His blood. We have been removed from the slave market, never to return!

Redemption: Free from Guilt Ephesians 1:7 As I read publications, articles, and blogs today, many caution preachers and pastors in regard to using particular theological terms. These writers warn of a disconnect between the world around us and those within the church. The church has long used ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Are We Willing To Be Served?

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Feb 26, 2018

We have no problems in acknowledging Jesus as Lord, Saviour, Master, redeemer, Messiah etc. Jesus as a Servant is not something we want is it? What prevents us from accepting "Service from Jesus?

If I ask you who is Jesus to you this morning, what would be your answer? We are all in church, and hence the most appropriate answer would be Lord, Saviour, Master, redeemer, Messiah etc. and you would be right. This morning, can we look at another role of Jesus? John 13:1-9 (NKJV) Now before ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-9, Hebrews 4:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational