Sermons on Sinner:

Hard Sayings: How To Accept Them

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 21, 2024

The problem with “nice” religion is that it isn’t religion at all, and today’s three Scriptural passages are proof of that reality.

Nineteenth Sunday in Course 2024 Hard Sayings There’s a very popular opinion about religion, and I think you may be already aware of it. Folks often think that religion ought to be “nice.” In other words, religion should make you feel good about yourself, first, and then, if possible, about other ...read more

Scripture: John 6:60-69, Ephesians 5:21-32, Psalm 34:2-3, Psalm 34:16-21, Joshua 24:1-2, Joshua 24:15-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Go! And… Walk Worthy: The Character Of A Disciple Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 17, 2025

Discipleship is not merely a class we attend, a course we complete, or a label we wear. It is a way of life.

Go! And… Walk Worthy: The Character of a Disciple - Ephesians 4:2 (NLT) Ephesians 4:2 (NLT): “Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other's faults because of your love.” INTRODUCTION – THE MARKS OF A TRUE FOLLOWER OF JESUS Church—discipleship is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:2, Ephesians 4:1, Philippians 2:5-11, Matthew 11:28-29, 1 Corinthians 13:4, Psalm 103:8, Romans 5:8, 1 Peter 1:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

New Wine

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 28, 2023

As Jesus healed people He spoke of new wine and patching clothing. Did He mean there is a something new in the the new covenant? Let's look at Matthew 9.

Amidst various healings Jesus taught about old and new ideas. Healing Did Jesus heal a paralyzed man? Was Jesus falsely accused? And getting into a boat he crossed over and came to his own city. And behold, some people brought to him a paralytic, lying on a bed. And when Jesus saw their faith, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm 1 - Two Ways To Live Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 9, 2024

The way of the righteous person is to do right things, the right way; but the way of the person outside God’s influence will perish.

A. EXPANDED TRANSLATION “Your life will be happier if you don’t follow the advice of sinners, and you don’t loiter with the wicked, and you don’t become a part of an evil group. You will discover happiness by obeying My laws and thinking about Me day and night. You will be like a tree rooted ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-27, 1 Peter 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Character Study Of Jesus Christ – The Son Of God Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 25, 2025

Jesus Christ is the Son of God, the Saviour of the world, and the perfect example for all believers. His life, death, and resurrection demonstrate God’s love and power.

CHARACTER STUDY OF JESUS CHRIST – THE SON OF GOD, SAVIOUR OF THE WORLD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 14:6 "Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me." Supporting Texts: Matthew 1:21, John 3:16, Philippians 2:5-11, ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6, Matthew 1:21, John 3:16, Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Losing The Presence Of God Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 20, 2025

Why people lose God’s presence?

A. WHAT CAUSES PEOPLE TO LOSE THE PRESENCE OF GOD? 1. When people were not led by a man of God (shepherd). “Moses delayed coming down” (v. 1). 2. When people look with eyes of sight, not eyes of faith. “The people saw” (v. 1). 3. When people sought comfort and guidance from other sources not from ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-28, 1 John 1:9

Denomination: Baptist

Doing The Work Of God 2

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Today marks our fifteenth year as a church.

Today marks our fifteenth year as a church. We call it Ebenezer day. The name was chosen because of what it means in scripture. Look with me at 1 Samuel 7:10-12 NASB. "Now Samuel was offering up the burnt offering, and the Philistines drew near to battle against Israel. But the LORD thundered with ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

One Thing I Know Series

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Oct 10, 2001

The Pharisees claimed to know everything but nothing about Jesus. The former blind man only knew one thing.

Someone said to Helen Keller, "What a pity you have no sight!" to which she replied, "Yes, but what a pity so many have sight but cannot see!" A minister, a Boy Scout, and a computer expert were the only passengers on a small plane. The pilot came back to the cabin and said that the plane was ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Baptist

Letting Go Of Our Golden Tickets

Contributed by Kyle Meador on Nov 30, 2000

The church must release our self-righteousness, pride and entitlement if we are going to offer Jesus to our community.

Letting Go of Our Golden Tickets Remember the classic children’s movie, “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory?” It starred Gene Wilder as Willy Wonka. He’s basic a reclusive owner of a famous candy factory who starts a global craze by offering five children a tour of his factory and a lifetime ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Little Man Meets A Big God Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 15, 2003

This morning we’re focusing on a high-ranking IRS man named Zacchaeus who cheated not on his return, but on everyone else’s. He had figured out a way to skim some money off the top and squeeze the last drop from people’s wallets. Jesus not only changed h

A Little Man Meets a Big God There’s a story about a local fitness center, which was offering $1,000 to anyone who could demonstrate that they were stronger than the owner of the place. Here’s how it worked. This muscle man would squeeze a lemon until all the juice ran into a glass, and then hand ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

What The Bible Says About Homosexuality

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Feb 2, 2004

What does the Holy Scripture teach us about God’s view of homosexuals and homosexuality. This is not an anti-gay sermon.

What does the Church Say About Homosexuality Leviticus 18:22 A few weeks ago the church down the road ran a couple of messages on its sign that said “Homosexuality is a sin. The wages of sin is death but the gift of God is eternal life.” The newspaper called and asked me my opinion. I told the ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 18:22

Denomination: Baptist

By God's Grace Go We Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Oct 10, 2006

Our labors for the Lord are not in vain (1 Corinthians 15:58) and we do not have to do our work for the Lord in our own strength. There is a grace available that will see us through victoriously in every work the Lord gives us, and that work will not b

Turn your Bibles to 1 Corinthians 15:10 Title: By God’s Grace Go We Theme: Living By Grace Series: Living in the Aroma of God’s Grace Listen as I read 1 Corinthians 15:10, “But by the grace of God I am what I am, and His grace to me was not without effect. No, I worked harder than all of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ministry To The Prostitutes

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 24, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Who would like to be a prostitute? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General with ministry involvement. III. OBJECTIVES: To show that all especially prostitutes need GOD. IV. TEXT: Matthew 21:31 “Which of the two obeyed his father?

I. EXORDIUM: Who would like to be a prostitute? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General with ministry involvement. III. OBJECTIVES: To show that all especially prostitutes need GOD. IV. TEXT: Matthew 21:31 “Which of the two obeyed his father?” They replied, “The first.” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who Needs Forgiveness?

Contributed by Susan Blader on Aug 25, 2008

Sometimes the people we think need forgiveness are the ones who already have it.

Tradition tells us that Abraham Lincoln once went to a slave auction. While he was there, he noticed a black woman who was about to be auctioned off, and entered the bidding. The bidding went back and forth until eventually Lincoln won, paid the price, and purchased her. When they brought ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

The Ultimate Valentine's Gift Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 13, 2015

Jesus showed us the greatest gift of love when he died on the cross for us.

The Ultimate Valentine's Gift Text: Rom. 5:1-11 Introduction 1. Illustration: If yesterday is like Valentine's Days of the past, over $1 billion was spent on chocolate, $1 billion on cards, and 218 million roses were sold in the pursuit of or in an attempt to demonstrate love. The Bible tells ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Methodist