Sermons on Snake In The Grass:

Gods Of Pleasure Series

Contributed by Kyle Idleman on Sep 27, 2010

A sermon in a series on removing sin as the idol in our lives.

Last week we discovered that for most of us in this room idolatry is the issue. Sin is usually what we focus on, but it’s just the fruit. Idolatry is always the tree from which it grows. So behind every sin struggle that I have, behind every sin struggle that you have, is a false god that is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:1-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Word Is______

Contributed by Greg Van Heukelom on Jun 30, 2020

What word do you follow today---the news---social media---your friends---or the Word of God?

3/22 – God’s Word is____ I'm pastor Greg I'm also Chaplain Greg at the 110th Wing in Battle Creek Michigan and I'd like to bring a teaching today to you which deals with God's Word. You know we live in a time right now with the pandemic going on that there's a lot of questions ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Is My Duty To My Church? Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 5, 2007

We all have a duty in my church... we must find out what that duty is...

Sermon Brief Date Written: August 18, 2007 Date Preached: August 19, 2007 Where Preached: OZHBC (PM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Study in 1 Peter Sermon Title: What is my duty to my church? Sermon Text: 1 Peter 1:22 - 25 22 Since you have purified your souls in obeying the truth ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

What Can God Say? Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 11, 2012

Joylessness is transformed into joy by the coming of Christ.

“Questions About God: What Can God Say?” Is. 40:1-11; Mk. 1:1-8 More than two hundred years ago in the industrial ghetto of Liverpool, England, a sophisticated young man climbed the steps of a stone monument called the “market cross”. Leaning against the cross and looking ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Loving Congregation Series

Contributed by John Bright on Feb 2, 2025

Working through 1 Peter using consecutive expository preaching. Teaching sheet included at end of text.

Series: 1 Peter Sermon: “A Loving Congregation” 1 Peter 1:22-25 Pastor John Bright 1 Peter 1 “22 Since you have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit in sincere love of the brethren, love one another fervently with a pure heart, 23 having been born again, not of corruptible ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:22-25, 1 Samuel 20:17, John 15:19, Romans 12:10, Hebrews 13:1, Numbers 14:18, Ephesians 2:1-3, Ephesians 2:4-5, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Ezekiel 36:25-27, Matthew 18:15-17, Hebrews 4:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Creation Of Trees Series

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Oct 29, 2007

This is an introductory message on trees of the Bible. It is based on the creation of trees recorded in Genesis 1:11.

Genesis 1:11 “God said, Let the earth bring forth grass, the herb yielding seed, and the fruit tree yielding fruit after his kind, whose seed is in itself, upon the earth: and it was so. And the earth brought forth grass, and herb yielding seed after his kind, and the tree yielding fruit, whose ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:11-12

The Extravagence Of God

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 6, 2008

Human existence is not a cosmic joke, for what we see is the veiled reality of God’s immense love for us.

Tuesday of the 2nd week in Advent 2008 Extravagant. God is extravagant. Let’s face it, God is in love with us, and so much in love with us that he spares nothing to show that love. If we look carefully at the word of God today, we can see His answer to many of the lies that we hear from the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:12-14

Denomination: Catholic

Spiritual Drift

Contributed by Tim Patrick on May 22, 2008

See what happens when God’s people drift away from Him and worship other gods.

Several years ago a scary thing happened to two young beach goers. I read this in the newspaper. Two young ladies were at the beach, I think Pensacola beach, enjoying a summer vacation and enjoying the water. They got into a raft to relax and sun bath. While floating on the raft they did not pay ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Born To Be Different.

Contributed by W. Leon Morrow on Mar 27, 2009

This sermon is designed to review the core concepts of Original sin, Justification, New Birth, and Holiness in such a was as to draw in new converts and to draw believers closer to Christ on the 4th Sunday in Lent, year B.

John is one of simplest books of the Bible; I understand that the Billy Graham Association encourages new Christians who know little about our faith to read it first. On the other hand, John is one of the deepest books of the Bible and it challenges our best theological minds. For example, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Island Of Adventure Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 18, 2010

This is the final message in my series through the book of Acts.

“Island of Adventure” Acts 28:1-10 August 24, 2008 Next week, Paul will find his way at last to Rome, as we end the study that has consumed us for many, many months. Today, we pick up the story with the weary travelers having all made it to shore, as God had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Enemies Of Freedom

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 6, 2011

The moment a person surrenders his or her life to the Lord Jesus, he creates serious problem to all the diabolical spirits residing inside him or her. This is because the presence of Jesus Christ will cause them to become weak, therefore making it very ea

This week’s message entitled “Enemies of Freedom” focuses on the need to address the activities of the powers which hinder freedom. The moment a person surrenders his or her life to the Lord Jesus, he creates serious problem to all the diabolical spirits residing inside him or ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Bad To The Bone

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 15, 2019

A study in Psalm 58: 1- 11

Psalm 58: 1- 11 Bad to the bone To the Chief Musician. Set to “Do Not Destroy.” A Michtam of David. 1 Do you indeed speak righteousness, you silent ones? Do you judge uprightly, you sons of men? 2 No, in heart you work wickedness; You weigh out the violence of your hands in the earth. 3 The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 58:3

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Principles Of Sowing And Reaping

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Jan 22, 2005

Some principles of the Kingdom of God.

THE PRINCIPLES OF SOWING AND REAPING *Psalm 126:5,6 ?Those who sow in tears shall reap in joy. He who continually goes forth weeping, bearing seed for sowing, Shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.? God has a PLAN for you to increase. I.Four Anologies of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 125:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gospel Has A Leveling Effect Series

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Aug 12, 2011

We live in a world that promotes materialism and the sad part is, they have convinced us that we can't be happy without the newest item, newest gadget.

James 1:9-12-Let the brother of low degree rejoice in that he is exalted: But the rich, in that he is made low: because as the flower of the grass he shall pass away. For the sun is no sooner risen with a burning heat, but it withereth the grass, and the flower thereof falleth, and the grace of the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

Bought And Paid For

Contributed by Gary Eller on Nov 7, 2016

Our Value to God

BOUGHT AND PAID FOR 1PETER 1VS 18-25 18 knowing that you were not redeemed with corruptible things, like silver or gold, from your aimless conduct received by tradition from your fathers, 19 but with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot. 20 He indeed was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:18-25

Denomination: *other