Sermons on Slaves Of Corruption:

The Final Stoush! (A Sermon On Luke 21:5-19)

Contributed by David Smith on Feb 20, 2008

We take on the forces of darkness in whatever area of the battlefield God has placed us, and maybe wexre confronting legal corruption, or maybe it is a political problem, or...

Ange and I have had a lousy week. I know that’s not a great way to begin a sermon, and I’m not only saying this as an excuse for saying, ‘sorry, but you’re getting a lousy sermon’, but the truth is that we have had a lousy week. It began really with Marrickville Council rejecting our application ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:5-19

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Discovering True Sexual Freedom Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 11, 2009

No aspect of life that runs deeper… and no gift that has been more tragically confused and corrupted.. Sexuality reflects our deepest longings and our most painful wounds.

This morning we are going to begin a series entitled Restoring the Gift of Our Sexuality. No aspect of life that runs deeper… and no gift that has been more tragically confused and corrupted.. Sexuality reflects our deepest longings and our most painful wounds. Before unpacking that further, I ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Shall We Have Justice For The Elect?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 14, 2022

If even a corrupt judge will wither under incessant pleading, can we not expect the most just of judges, God, will give us what we really need?

29th Sunday in Course 2022 We should all remember the story of the Israelites wandering in the desert around Sinai for forty years. That was God’s way of purifying them before bringing them to the land of promise, Canaan. As they moved around, they ran into various other nomadic tribes, and one of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8, 2 Timothy 3:14-17, Psalm 121:1-8, Exodus 17:8-13

Denomination: Catholic

Understanding The Roots Of Contemporary Worldview: The Struggle Of Modern Day Faith

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 26, 2021

We live in a time of clashing worldviews. We live in a time of great corruption and uncertainty. We live in a time of great splendor, and beauty, and technological marvels and convenience.

“Never in our country’s history has a generation been so empowered, so wealthy, so privileged—and yet so empty.” ? Ben Shapiro, Porn Generation We live in a time of clashing worldviews. We live in a time of great corruption and uncertainty. We live in a time of great splendor, and beauty, and ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Salvation Army

Guard Your Minds

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Feb 27, 2016

A message about the spiritual war that rages against our minds and how God gives us certain resources to fight the corrupt thoughts that assail our minds.

Guard Your Minds Introduction: In Dr. David Jeremiah's sermon series “I never thought I would see the day” He depicts a Christian alternative to the popular AMC television series 'Mad Men' from the 1950's. In the last episode we see the ad agency 'Wyndam and Ridgestone' promoting a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Repent Of All Sins In Your Christian Life

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2021

Repentance is a beautiful thing. Repentance is a breaking free from the ties and bonds of this world, and the sins that so easily corrupt us, and a process of being transformed into the likeness of Christ.

Mark 7:20-23 (ESV) And he said, “What comes out of a person is what defiles him. For from within, out of the heart of man, come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery, coveting, wickedness, deceit, sensuality, envy, slander, pride, foolishness. All these evil things come from ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:9, Mark 7:20-23, 1 John 1:8-10, 1 Corinthians 10:13, Galatians 5:16, Hebrews 10:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

Dealing With Bitterness Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 10, 2025

Bitterness is a weight that God never intended us to carry. It corrupts the heart, poisons relationships, and hinders destiny. But through Christ, we have the power to overcome it.

DEALING WITH BITTERNESS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 12:15 (KJV): "Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and thereby many be defiled;" Supporting Texts: Ephesians 4:31, Colossians 3:13, Proverbs ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Your Roots Determine Your Destiny In Life

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 15, 2025

Your life’s outcome is determined by the foundation and source you are rooted in. Godly roots produce destiny fulfilment, while corrupt roots hinder destiny.

YOUR ROOTS DETERMINE YOUR DESTINY IN LIFE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 7:17-18  “Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit. A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:17-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Drive Away The Vultures (Part Three)

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 15, 2025

In this third part of the series, we will examine additional "vultures" that seek to corrupt our spiritual journey, such as bitterness, unforgiveness, jealousy, slander, and negative speech.

DRIVE AWAY THE VULTURES (PART THREE) By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 15:9-11  Supporting Texts: Ephesians 4:29, James 3:6, Proverbs 6:16-19 INTRODUCTION  In Parts One and Two, we explored the significance of identifying and driving away spiritual vultures—sins and negative ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:9-11, Ephesians 4:29, James 3:6, Proverbs 6:16-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Changing The Future

Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Oct 11, 2009

A gospel presentation originally for a baptismal service.

Channel 7 recently launched a new series called, ‘Flash Forward’. It’s a science-fiction-action-romance show that wants to satisfy everyone. In the first episode, the whole world passes out for about 2 minutes, but time keeps on ticking away. So helicopters fly into buildings, there are huge ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

In God We Trust Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jul 9, 2012

Sermon #3 in the series: Untold Stories of the Old Testament, Text: Deuteronomy 15 dealing with the Sabbath years and the Year of Jubilee when debts are forgiven and slaves are set free.

Series: Untold Stories of the Old Testament #3 Date: CHCC: June 3, 2012 Title: “In God We Trust” Text: Deuteronomy 15 INTRODUCTION: The "In God We Trust" Motto has been on our US Currency for over 50 years. Almost all Americans support using “In God We Trust” on ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 15:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Are A Witness!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Aug 9, 2020

In the 5th chapter of 2 Kings, during the time of the prophet Elisha, there is a story about a pagan general & a Jewish slave girl that is a powerful example of an effective witness.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: 2 Kings 5:1-27; 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12 ILL. This week I read a story told by Bobby Stults on ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-27, 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Entire Sanctification

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Nov 26, 2018

Is Entire Sanctification and a life of holiness possible? Must we always be enslaved to sin? Can we be set free from sin and become slaves of God as Scripture says?

Entire Sanctification Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … Isaiah 9:6 “For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government shall be upon His shoulder. And His name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The Mighty God, The Everlasting Father, The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:22-23, Matthew 3:11, Matthew 22:37-40, Colossians 2:20-23, Romans 6:22-23, Colossians 3:1-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Adoption

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 1, 2025

Adoption is one of the greatest expressions of God’s love. Through Christ, we are no longer slaves to sin but beloved children of God, with full rights and inheritance in His kingdom.

ADOPTION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text:  Romans 8:15 "For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father." – Supporting Texts: Ephesians 1:5, Galatians 4:4-7, John 1:12, 1 John 3:1, 2 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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