Sermons on Spiritual Dangers:

The Allure Of Wisdom

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 21, 2018

Wisdom's plaintive plea. The danger of refusal. A promise to those who will hear.

THE ALLURE OF WISDOM. Proverbs 1:20-33. One day I was out shopping on one of the pedestrianised streets of Norwich, England, when a sudden commotion stopped me in my tracks. The City Crier’s vigorous ringing of his hand-bell, and his cry of ‘Oh Yay! Oh Yay!’ seemed to be right in my ear, and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:20-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon On Safety & Protection

Contributed by William Meakin on Oct 24, 2023

Safety is defined as the condition of being protected from or unlikely to cause danger, risk, or injury.

Kailash Satyarthi, an Indian author and activist once remarked: “Today it is time for every child to have a right to life, right to freedom, right to health, right to education, safety, the right to dignity, right to equality, and right to peace.” Psalm 91:1-5 reminds us: “He who dwells in the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 4:8, Ephesians 6:11, Isaiah 54:17, 2 Thessalonians 3:3

Wrapping Up God's Miraculous Work Lesson 5

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 31, 2025

Always be ready for problems and danger. Don’t run ahead of God’s leaders.

“Joshua and the people got up early in the morning and set out for the Jordan … then officers reminded the people … ‘When you see the Ark of the Covenant …. go quickly over the Jordan … stay about 3,000 feet away ... you have not come this way before’ … Joshua said to the people, ‘Sanctify ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Disciples' Best Attitude Toward Wealth

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 20, 2025

An early reminder of the Jewish understanding of the dangers of wealth that has been hoarded for personal power.

Friday of the 29th Week Integral 2025 I’ve run into a lot of people who think they know Scripture and will quote St. Paul by saying “money is the root of all evil.” If you paid attention to the first reading, you know that he, acting as Timothy’s mentor and supervisor, wrote “the love of money is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 49:6-20, Luke 8:1-3, 1 Timothy 6:2-12, John 12:4-6, Matthew 6:19-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Two Approaches To God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 11, 2023

To highlight the importance of humility before God, the dangers of pride, and the boundless mercy and grace of God.

Good morning, brothers and sisters! Today, we are diving into Luke 18:9-14, a passage that sheds light on some serious heart matters – humility before God, the danger of pride, and the mercy and grace of our heavenly Father. As the renowned Christian author, Andrew Murray, once said, "Pride must ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Topics: Humility, Pride

Do Have Religion Or Relationship?

Contributed by Kirk Devine on Nov 18, 2002

This message examines the dangers of just going through the motions of religion without any relationship with the Lord.

Apr-01 Revised Nov-02 DO YOU HAVE RELIGION OR RELATIONSHIP? 2 TIMOTHY 4:3-5 Our text paints for us what I believe is a very accurate picture of the times that we live in… It gives us an example of what we are seeing everyday around us… Even though Paul here is specifically speaking to Timothy, a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:3-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Interrupting Satan's Plan Part 1 Series

Contributed by Charles Forshee on Aug 17, 2013

Interrupting Satan's Plan is about realizing what he is doing and resisting

Interrupting satan's Plan 1 Peter 5 ........ Around here....We talk a lot about God's Plan for our lives. ....because.....We know from His Word that: God has a Great Plan that includes Abundant Life, Wholeness, Joy, Peace, Strength, Provision and VICTORY.... and MUCH, MUCH MORE God has ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8-9

Denomination: *other

Adam, Adam, Where Forth Art Thou, Adam

Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Apr 11, 2007

The spiritual condition and spiritual location of the children of God in the world.

Began, birth, commence, start; these are all words that are refreshing and optimistic. Whether, they are used to refer to the beginning of a new day, the birth of a child, the commencement of a long awaited vacation, or the start of a symphony, these words are full of promise and free of ...read more

Denomination: *other

Were These Worse Sinners? An Exposition Of Luke 13:1-9

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 21, 2019

Trying to compare yourself favorably to those who sin more than you is a dangerous endeavor.

Were These Worse Sinners? An Exposition of Luke 13:1-9 The natural tendency of human beings is to justify one’s self by finding someone who sins worse then himself/herself. Psychologists call this “projection.” It is a survival reflex in which one wishes to place their justly deserved punishment ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

On Guard!

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Nov 11, 2014

Paul warns us about the dreadful and severe consequences of sin. He is also challenges us to avoid sin and persevere in our Christian lives. Paul will argues that many Christians will not finish their Christian lives well.

Opening illustration: A man whose company provides data security for military space operations told me how vulnerable computers are to outside attack. During a training exercise, hackers shut down a highly protected system without stealing a password or cracking a code. They simply accessed the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fear Not: Be Not Afraid Part 4 Series

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Dec 15, 2023

This is the fourth and last Bible Study in this series

NOTE: New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon. The Bible ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 111:10, Proverbs 1:7, Exodus 9:18-21, Psalm 73:3-7, 1 Peter 1:14-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Repentance

Contributed by Jim Keegan on Dec 27, 2020

Repentance isn’t a one-time change of heart, but it should be an integral part of our spiritual growth. It’s been said that the essential quality of a saint is to have a repentant heart. That requires a sensitive conscience and a teachable spirit.

“Repentance” Matthew 3:1-12 [Read Mt. 3:1-12] I was once asked to preach a revival at a neighboring church, and when I accepted the host pastor told me, “Don’t hold back. The harder the preaching, the more they like it.” That statement took me by surprise. I’m still not sure if that was true ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-12

Here Is A Trustworthy Saying

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jan 17, 2018

As pastors we know that proof texting is dangerous. It is even more dangerous to take two fragments of a "Trustworthy Saying" that spans three verses and use them to support a doctrine. With that in mind lets take a look at 2 Timothy 2:11-13.

(This is a hybrid between a sermon manuscript and a sermon outline. I hope you can follow it and flesh it out in your own words as the Lord leads you.) Please open your Bibles to 2 Timothy 2:1-13 which we will read in a few minutes. 1st and 2nd Timothy and Titus are letters written to specific ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-13, 2 Timothy 2:11-13, John 15:5-6, Matthew 10:32-33, Romans 8:38-39, 2 Peter 2:20-22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Temptations Of The Flesh Series

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Apr 11, 2021

Every day we are-forming our brain by the decisions we make. Jesus was solid in choosing the way of obedience and we need to practice the spiritual disciplines to train ourselves as well.

Last week we started looking at an episode in the life of Jesus, one of many episodes that sound really strange it you stop and look at what is really happening. Jesus presented himself to John to be baptized, as his public statement that he was standing up and accepting God’s calling on his life ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13, Galatians 5:13-26

Is Repentance A Dirty Word? Part 1 Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jun 1, 2017

Message explores danger William Booth saw when he said, “The chief danger that confronts the coming century will be religion without the Holy Ghost, Christianity without Christ, forgiveness without repentance, salvation without regeneration..."

Is Repentance a Dirty Word? Part 1 Luke 24:45-48 Richard Tow 7/17/16 In the late 1800’s and early 1900’s the Salvation Army was a powerhouse of evangelism. It’s founder and leader was William Booth. I want to begin this morning by reading to you a warning handed down by him that will introduce ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:45-48, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Proverbs 28:13, Matthew 7:13-14, Matthew 28:18-20, Acts 17:30, Acts 26:19-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic