Sermons on Sober Minded:

This Is Not Fake News

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 2, 2017

Fake news needs to be confonted with the "true truth" of God's Word. Central to this is the bodily resurrection of the dead.

This is Not Fake News! 1 Corinthians 15:1-19 The world today is suffering from an epidemic of “fake news” today. Fake news is the product of post-modern thinking in which each individuals interpretation is equally valid. Therefore, “fake news” can be found all over social media. There was fake new ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-19, 1 Corinthians 15:1-11, 1 Corinthians 15:12-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When Should We Praise And Give Thanks? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 21, 2017

How about the business of giving thanks and praise in all circumstances?

Sunday after Ascension 2017 Extraordinary FormFrom the First Epistle of St. Peter: Beloved: The end of all things is at hand; therefore keep sane and sober for your prayers. 8 Above all hold unfailing your charity for one another, since charity covers a multitude of sins. 9 Practice hospitality ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

Seeing Is Believing Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Apr 23, 2018

This sermon focuses on the resurrected Christ appearing to His disciples. Along with us having the ability to see Jesus in our everyday life.

So, the ladies have been to the tomb and found it empty, they have told the others and Peter and John have seen for themselves. Everyone has left the tomb except Mary and that’s when strange sightings, supernatural sightings, unbelievable stuff, begins to happen. Mary has an encounter with a ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Temptation - That Constant Itch

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Feb 28, 2020

Temptation is common to man! Our response is common to faithful believers.

Message/Devotion March 1, 2020 Matthew 4:1-11 Temptation – That Constant Itch The Reading Satan Tempts Jesus 4 Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. 2 And when He had fasted forty days and forty nights, afterward He was hungry. 3 Now when the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11, Mark 14:36, John 3:16, 1 Peter 3:21, Romans 8:34, 1 Peter 5:8, 1 Corinthians 10:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In The Chaos We Find Opportunity...

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 15, 2020

DO WE KNOW GOOD COMES OUT OF BAD? Let us look at an onion and the ring within a ring. This crushing does not have to crush you. Peel the layer away.

IN THE CHAOS COMES THE OPPORTUNITY By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I have used the onion many times in my 40 years of full time ministry. The onion can be a powerful tool in the lessons of the struggles and chaos. Martin Luther King once stated: Seems we can learn to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-9, Numbers 11:5-6, Hebrews 12:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Game Day - Pt. 2 - Draft Day Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 8, 2018

The game is decided by those who get in the game, not by those who sit in the stands! It is Game Day. Are you on the field?

Draft Day I. Introduction It has become a spectacle or event that at times seems to rival the hype, excitement, and production of the Super Bowl or World Series. People line up. They put on their favorite team gear. Hold signs. Paint themselves from head to toe. It is the rabid craziness you would ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Esther - For Such A Time As This

Contributed by C Jordan on Mar 24, 2016

God has called YOU to the Kingdom of God for such a time as this. Why are YOU here? What is YOUR purpose?

THE STORY OF THE JOURNEY HOME #3: ESTHER – FOR SUCH A TIME AS THIS INTRO TO TOPIC: As we continue through the story of the journey home, we come to the story of Esther! THE SETTING: The Background to the Story “Now it came to pass in the days of Ahasuerus (this was the Ahasuerus who reigned over ...read more

Denomination: *other

The Problem Of Anger

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 23, 2023

This is a spiritual teaching in the midst of a social-psycho-spiritual course taught at the mission to which our church is attached.

I finally got around to watching the film Inside/Out last night with my wife. There are some strong characters in the film - namely the emotions that seem to rule over Riley at different times in the story. I thought we could look at a few of those characters over the next few weeks and reflect ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:32, Proverbs 21:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Curious Case Of Uriah

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Sep 29, 2022

You and Uriah, any similarities? Are you taking care of your Bathsheba?

The curious case of Uriah and his Bathsheba. We each have something very beautiful and special that can make others kill us in order to get it. Uriah had Bathsheba, what do you have? Yes, Beloved, who or what is your Bathsheba? What steps have you taken to safeguard it? Or are you one of those, ...read more

Prophecy Unfolding In The Middle East

Contributed by Thomas Andrufski on Jun 18, 2025

THIS MESSAGE IS FOR TODAY! Introduction: Recent headlines out of the Middle East have been startling – escalating wars and rumors of wars involving Israel and its adversaries

Picture of Jerusalem’s Jaffa Gate and the Tower of David – iconic symbols of the Holy City at the heart of biblical prophecy and end-time conflict. Introduction: Recent headlines out of the Middle East have been startling – escalating wars and rumors of wars involving Israel and its adversaries ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:21, Luke 21:36, Matthew 16:2-3, Matthew 24:6-8, Daniel 11:40, Revelation 9:16-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Go! And Bow Before The King-Priest - Psalm 110 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 18, 2025

Psalm 110 is the most quoted Old Testament passage in the New Testament. This Psalm gives us a glimpse into a divine conversation between God the Father and God the Son—a heavenly coronation where the eternal Son is appointed as both King and Priest.

Go! And Bow Before the King-Priest - Psalm 110 Opening Prayer Heavenly Father, We come before You with reverence and awe. Open our hearts to understand the power and majesty of Your Son, Jesus Christ. Let the words of Scripture transform our minds, convict our hearts, and lead us to bow in worship ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:44, Philippians 2:9-11, Hebrews 7:17, Genesis 14:18-20, Revelation 19:11-16, John 1:14, Romans 5:8, Revelation 1:5, James 4:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

He Must Increase, I Must Decrease

Contributed by Randy Crawford on Apr 24, 2025

Every believer faces the battle of self—pride, ambition, and the longing for recognition. John the Baptist’s profound statement in John 3:30, “He must increase, but I must decrease,” cuts straight to the heart of what it means to follow Christ.

He Must Increase, I Must Decrease” Introduction: Every believer faces the battle of self—pride, ambition, and the longing for recognition. John the Baptist’s profound statement in John 3:30, “He must increase, but I must decrease,” cuts straight to the heart of what it means to follow Christ. In a ...read more

Scripture: John 3:30-35

No One Knows What It Means Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 12, 2025

A vivid, humorous message exposing cultural Christianity’s counterfeits and inviting listeners to rediscover the transforming power of the real Jesus.

Everyone says they’re a Christian these days. Open a feed and you’ll see Bible verses beside zodiac signs, worship playlists next to self-help quotes, and a dozen different definitions of faith. So I decided to ask a few self-described Christians what they actually believe. Same questions every ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6, Matthew 16:24, Galatians 1:6-7, 2 Corinthians 11:4, Romans 12:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Remember The Word Of The Apostles: Beware PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 21, 2024

This sermon emphasizes the importance of discernment, biblical understanding, and submission to God's will in the face of false teachings and self-direction.

Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters. It is always a joy to gather together in the Lord's house, to lift our voices in praise, to bow our heads in prayer, and to open our hearts and minds to the wisdom of His Word. Today, we stand on the precipice of a powerful message, a message that will ...read more

Topics: False Prophets

Loving Son PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

To explore God's love for us, Jesus' obedience to God, and the example set by God for us to follow, emphasizing that God desires us to grow and become more like Jesus.

Good morning, Church family! Today, we're going to dive into a powerful passage from 2 Timothy 2:1-12. This scripture is packed with profound life-altering lessons about The Father's Love for His Son, The Son's Obedience to His Father, and The Father's Example for His Son. Christian author, Max ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-12

Topics: Father, Son