Sermons on Slander And Lies:

The Lord Hears You

Contributed by Don Carpenter on Mar 2, 2021

God hears everything we say. He hears us when we murmur, when we slander, but He also hears us when we cry out in distress or surrender in humility.

Will Smith and Gene Hackman star in the 1998 movie, Enemy of the State. The concept is that whether you deserve it or not, the Government has immense capabilities to spy on every minute detail of your life. As unnerving as the film was, technology has only grown more ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:31-36

Denomination: Baptist

The Ripple Effect Series

Contributed by Greg Surratt on Nov 4, 2009

Sin short-circuits the work of the Spirit in your life, but the ripple effect of sin also short-circuits the work of the Holy Spirit in the church.

Video Clip: The ripple effect...the expanding series of effects or consequences that are the result of a single event or action. We’ve all done it. You’ve taken a stone and you’ve thrown it into a pond, and you see the concentric circles that are rippling outward from the center where you threw the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Die To Sin Or Die Of Sin

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 20, 2009

Are we willing to die to the flesh or because of the flesh?

Acts 5:1-11 An man was walking on the beach and found a magic lamp. He picked it up, rubbed it, and a genie appeared. “Because you have freed me,” the genie said, “I will grant you a wish.” The man thought for a moment and then responded, “My brother and I had a fight 30 years ago and he hasn’t ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Holllywood Props Part 1 Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 15, 2010

A study of chapter 13 verses 1 through 7

Ezekiel 13: 1 – 7 ‘Hollywood props’ Part 1 “1 And the word of the LORD came to me, saying, 2 “Son of man, prophesy against the prophets of Israel who prophesy, and say to those who prophesy out of their own heart, ‘Hear the word of the LORD!’3 Thus says ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 13:1-7

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Chatterbox - Week 1 Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 8, 2014

A 6 week look from the book, To Crash the Chatterbox from Steve Furtick. A look at how to crash the destructive noises satan places in our heart, spirit and mind.

Crash the Chatterbox April 27, 2014 Isaiah 55:1-3 The voice you give your attention to will determine your future. If you listen to the world’s way of living life, of doing your own thing, of being your own god, of serving your interests and needs — then add to that the voices you ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

You Have Circled This Mountain Long Enough

Contributed by Bruce Points on Jan 15, 2014

Trusting God instead of listening to others

YOU HAVE CIRCLED THIS MOUNTAIN LONG ENOUGH Deut. 2:1-7 Then we turned back and set out toward the wilderness along the route to the Red Sea, as the Lord had directed me. For a long time we made our way around the hill country of Seir. 2 Then the Lord said to me, 3 “You have made your way ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 2:1-7, Deuteronomy 2:1

Denomination: Methodist

The Fall Of Man

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 9, 2014

At the beginning of the Bible, we find the first sin and the fall of man. Satan was behind it. Because he hated God, he wanted to destroy His creation. Satan made his attack on our first parents, while they were in the Garden of Eden.

March 16, 2014 The Fall of Man Genesis 3:1-8 Introduction A conscientious Bible teacher was trying to teach his class of small children about the nature of sin. He hit a snag when he started telling them that we are all born in sin. One little girl gave him a puzzled look, and then said very ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

I'm Not Buying It!

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on May 23, 2014

if God never intended for them to be enjoyed by His children and all who would become His Children.. Then why would He have ever created them in the first place?

I'm Not Buying It ”If you tell a lie big enough and keep repeating it, people will eventually come to believe it. The lie can be maintained only for such time as the State can shield the people from the political, economic and or military consequences of the lie. It thus becomes vitally ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Keep Your Marriage Alive

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 16, 2019

You may marry in haste and repent in leisure, but for the kids you must repent and revive your marriage.

Death of a Marriage When men abdicate And women pontificate Nerves begin to grate Actions agitate, irritate, and aggravate Angry words proliferate So they bicarbonate and medicate Until they separate In a fit of hate From the one they chose as a mate Thus their family they decimate By swallowing ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:15-16, Ephesians 5:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

Recovering Our Culture For Goodness Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 4, 2021

"Freedom must constantly be won over for the cause of good"

Monday of 1st week of Easter Spe Salvi The various accounts of the post-Resurrection appearances of Jesus, one of which appears here in Matthew, have one thing in common–surprise. The Jesus movement was so powerful, so filled with works of power and words of power, that his disciples could ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14, Acts 2:22-33, Matthew 28:2-15

Denomination: Catholic

The Consequences Of Sin Is Being A Child Of The Devil. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 4, 2024

The Bible teaches that sin has severe consequences, not only in this life but also in the life to come.

The Bible teaches that sin has severe consequences, not only in this life but also in the life to come. When we live in sin, we are said to be "dead in our transgressions and sins" (Ephesians 2:1). Moreover, the Bible goes further to say that those who live in sin are children of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:23, Ephesians 2:1

Do Not Listen To Rose Or Sally

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 24, 2020

The devil has a large propaganda machine. Do not listen. Change channels or turn off the radio.

If you are somewhat a student of military history like I am, you are well aware of a couple of enemy propagandists named Tokyo Rose and Axis Sally. These ladies had a regular radio show that tried to demoralize Allied troops. They would talk about ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-6, 2 Corinthians 2:11, Genesis 3:1, 1 Corinthians 14:10

Denomination: Baptist

On Judgment Day And The Accountability Of Idle Speechbut Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 2, 2025

In the Bible, the concept of Judgment Day is a recurring theme that emphasizes the importance of living a righteous life, mindful of one's actions and words.

In the Bible, the concept of Judgment Day is a recurring theme that emphasizes the importance of living a righteous life, mindful of one's actions and words. Matthew 12:36-37 states, "But I tell you that everyone will have to give account on the day of judgment for every idle word they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:36-37

Confronting The Spirit Of Leviathan

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jan 4, 2012

The Leviathan spirit operates by attacking ministries and people associated within a ministry by stubbornness, rebellion, disobedience, lies, miscommunication, condescending attitudes, self exhaltation.

Confronting the Spirit of Leviathan By Pastor M.L. Maughmer, Jr. Matthew 11:12 says “And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force”. Luke 17:20-21 says “And when he was demanded of the Pharisees, when ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

The Blessing No One Wants Series

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 13, 2005

A sermon on the eighth Beatitude - Blessed are the persecuted.

Today we come to the last of the 8 Beatitudes. I began this investigation with a bit of trepidation two months ago, and now I feel a bit of sadness as we wrap up this study of the Beatitudes. But I trust that we will be referring back to these Beatitudes as we continue our study of the Sermon on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ