Sermons on Slow Destruction:

Slow Down And Shut Up Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Nov 5, 2005

24th in series on Joshua. This is about jumping to conclusions about someone else’s faith, and how it’s much safer not to speculate.

Joshua 22:1-34 – Slow Down and Shut Up (NOTE: I draw heavily on Brian McLaren’s A New Kind of Christian for this message. And the reference I make to Pentecostals are towards the Jesus-only variety, not the Trinitarian varieties.) Maybe you have heard the poem called The Cookie Thief, by ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 22:1-34, Joshua 22:11-34

Denomination: Baptist

Slow Down And Grow Up!

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on May 27, 2015

Based on Ephesians 4:11-15 we must learn to slow down so we can grow up. This message not only shows the need for slowing down, but gives three practical suggestions for accomplishing that goal.

Slow Down & Grow Up! Ephesians 4:11-15 CHCC – August 24, 2014 INTRODUCTION: For the last 3 Sundays we’ve been in a series called Crazy Busy where we’re talking about how important it is to AVOID the common trap of getting our lives too full to too many things until we actually ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Story Of Slow, Painful Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 16, 2023

The story of Joseph coming to a place of forgiveness with his brothers is a long story (four whole chapters!) but the story is a great illustration of how difficult forgiveness is.

HOW WE THINK YOU FORGIVE: Say “I forgive you” and move on. - Discuss the fact that “forgive and forget” is not in the Bible. PLOT POINTS: - This is a really long story – basically four chapters! But it’s important that we hit the various plot points because they show the back-and-forth, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jacob And His Slow Transformation

Contributed by Jung Lee on Jan 15, 2024

Today, we'll highlight three instances where Jacob stumbled because he chose to rely on himself and gave in to fear.

Jacob's life is a complex story that weaves together trust, deception, self-reliance, fear, and the guiding hand of God. His story reflects our own experiences, showing our challenges, triumphs, and the loving grace of God that guides us on our journey. Today, we'll highlight three ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

When God Seems Slow

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 25, 2025

When God seems slow, fear builds idols. Trust Jesus, who breaks our false gods and restores us to the only Savior worth waiting for.

Introduction — The Silence That Feels Dangerous They waited. Moses went up the mountain to talk with God. Israel watched him go until he was only a speck on the slope…and then he disappeared into the cloud of glory. The first day, there was awe. The third day, curiosity. By day ten…whispers. By ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1, Exodus 32:6, Romans 12:2, Luke 23:34, 1 Corinthians 10:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Bona Fide- A Study Of James- Part 5- "Getting Glad " Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Feb 6, 2017

Part 5 of our James series

Bona Fide A study of James Genuine Christian living Part 5 “Getting Glad in the same britches you got mad in” Today as we continue on or mission to discover How to live as Bona Fide Believers in Jesus Christ According to the book of James We come to a passage of scripture that ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Game Of Mutually Assured Destruction Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 11, 2015

It's one game board, but two games. Checkers and Chess are not only played differently, but they illustrate for me the difference between how the world deals with conflict and how God would have us do so. Do you know the difference?

OPEN: (We showed a picture of a checker board on the overhead) What is this game? That’s right, it’s a checkers game. How many of you have ever played checkers? (almost everyone held up their hands) You know, I did not realize it until I began my research for this morning’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In The Midst Of Devastation, Destruction, And Death

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 29, 2011

Considering the destruction of Joplin’s deadly tornado, what must we do?

INTRO.- The devastating tornado in Joplin, MO. They are saying it was the deadliest in the history of the US in nearly 60 years. Why? Because of the many deaths (142), over 900 injured and 100 unaccounted for, and 8,000 structures damaged. At least 300 businesses and 4,000 jobs were affected by ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Growing Cold On The Eve Of Destruction

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 6, 2016

The Last Days is a time of cold, darkness, evil, and danger. It’s the worst time to let down your guard, because the enemy is about to attack!

GROWING COLD ON THE EVE OF DESTRUCTION Rev. 3:14-20 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, author of the Sherlock Holmes intrigues, once flagged down a cab in Paris. He threw his handbag inside and climbed in after it. 2. But before he could say a word, the cabbie said, “Where to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Is Your Tongue Productive Or Destructive?

Contributed by Rick Adams on Jul 22, 2002

This message focuses on controlling the big fish in the mouth called the tongue.

It seems that lately you can’t hardly turn on the television without hearing about some new development in the moral decay of the Catholic church. More and more accusations are being hurled at priest regarding sexual misconduct. In no way shape or form am I defending what these priest allegedly ...read more

Scripture: James 3:2-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Defection, Deception & Destruction Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 18, 2008

1) PAUL’S WONDER ABOUT THE GALATIANS’ DEFECTION (Galatians 1:6) 2) PAUL’S WISDOM REGARDING THE FALSE TEACHERS’ DECEPTION (Galatians 1:7) 3) PAUL’S WARNING OF GOD’S DESTRUCTION (Galatians 1:8–9)

This week, a U. S. soldier who was deported after his refugee claim was dismissed in Federal Court. This is nearly three years following his arrival in Canada and he may now face a number of consequences for army desertion. Robin Long, believed to be the first military deserter to be sent back to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-9

Denomination: Other

Defection, Deception & Destruction Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 11, 2018

In Galatians 1:6–9 we see the dangers of: 1) Defection (Galatians 1:6), 2) Deception (Galatians 1:7), and 3) Destruction (Galatians 1:8-9) of those who would pervert the Gospel of Grace.

Every culture has unique expressions that can seem foreign to others. For one who is astonished, the British have the expression that one is “gob-smacked.” “Gob” is slang for “mouth.” To be smacked is to be slapped with an open hand. So someone who is “gob-smacked” opens his mouth, claps his hand ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-9

Denomination: Other

Three Destructive Temptations For Achievers

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

IF YOU ARE AN ACHIEVER, HERE ARE THREE TEMPTATIONS YOU UNDOUBTEDLY FACE: 1.

IF YOU ARE AN ACHIEVER, HERE ARE THREE TEMPTATIONS YOU UNDOUBTEDLY FACE: 1. To be self-sufficient - To be the master of your fate! To control your destiny! To make it happen! Jesus, however, calls you to a life of dependence: "Cursed is the one who trusts in man, who depends on flesh for his ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Turning Back Unto Destruction

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Aug 9, 2003

The danger and the prevention.

GOD DOES NOT WANT TO MAKE COMFORTABLE THOSE WHO PROFESS TO BE CHRISTIANS YET CONTINUE IN SIN. 1 John 3:6-9—“Whosoever abideth in [Christ] sinneth not: WHOSOEVER SINNETH HATH NOT SEEN HIM, NEITHER KNOWN HIM. Little children, let not man deceive you: he that doeth righteousness is righteous, even ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:26-39

Denomination: Baptist

Intro To The Destruction Of The False Religion Series

Contributed by David Jenkins on Nov 27, 2004

Intro to the Destruction of the false religion

Revelation 17:1-18, “1 Then one of the seven angels who had the seven bowls came and talked with me, saying to me,[1] "Come, I will show you the judgment of the great harlot who sits on many waters, 2with whom the kings of the earth committed fornication, and the inhabitants of the earth were made ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 17:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible