Sermons on Spiritual Folly:

The Two Judgments

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Dec 27, 2015

The two judgments of the Bema seat judgment vs. the great white throne judgment. One will be the judging of our works while the other will be a damnation for the unconverted.

The Two Judgments Introduction: In basketball there is what is called a shot clock, it is a clock that counts backwards allowing a team a set amount of seconds to shoot the ball. Life's “shot clock” began when we were born. God knows what year, month, day, hour, minute, second our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love One Another Series

Contributed by Dan Raymond on Jan 6, 2016

Nine times in the NT we are called to love one another. It is echoed by 3 authors in 4 books. It is the one principle on which all the other one anothers depend.It is also the only one another that comes directly from the lips of Jesus.

Service Opening: What is it in Jesus that so draws people, that wins their allegiance away from every other master, makes them ready to leave all for his sake, and to follow him through peril and sacrifice even to death? Is it his wonderful teaching? Those who heard him declared, “no man ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Christian Church

Stand Still

Contributed by Brian Crowe on Jan 18, 2016

Throughout the Bible, we have situations where God has helped individuals accomplish magnificent victories, glorious triumphs, and extraordinary endeavors. You may be here facing what you feel are insurmountable mountains, Stand Still and Let God Move.

Stand Still and Let God Move: Exodus 14:9-14 9 But the Egyptians pursued after them, all the horses and chariots of Pharaoh, and his horsemen, and his army, and overtook them encamping by the sea, beside Pihahiroth, before Baalzephon. 10 And when Pharaoh drew nigh, the children of Israel lifted ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Sanctity Of Human Life Day Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 24, 2016

Life is precious, even in the womb. But we live in an evil time when babies are expendable. How do we respond to the world around us regarding abortion... and what do we do with unwed girls who have gotten pregnant or who have had an abortion?

OPEN: (We showed a legal commentary on abortion by Judge Napolitano (Fox News Contributor) http://video.foxnews.com/v/4715240588001/napolitano-on-abortion-its-not-a-controversy-its-killing/?#sp=show-clips ... We began at the beginning and showed it thru 1:46 time marker) On January 22, 1973, the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:7-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Transformation

Contributed by Mark Engler on Jan 5, 2015

All Christians are in the process of transforming into the image of Christ. Where are you at in that process? No matter where you are it is important to continue in the process.

Transformation 2 Cor. 3:12-18 Read Text: Where are you at in your transformation? The transformation of people comes at various stages in their life. Some transformations are for the good, some are for the bad. I and probably all of you wish all transformations were for the good, however bad ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:12-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Daniel; A Man Of Prayer

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 14, 2015

Folks, God will send a blessing to many because of the prayer of one. But how much better would it be if all of us here, and the entire Church of God, were stirred up to pray for God’s kingdom.

4-4-05 Title: Daniel; A Man of Prayer Text: "O Lord, hear; O Lord, forgive; O Lord, hearken and do; defer not, for thine own sake, O my God; for thy city and thy people are called by thy name."—Daniel 9:19. Bible Reading: Daniel Chapter 9 DANIEL was a man who held a high government ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:19

Denomination: Baptist

False Teachers - False Preachers

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jan 22, 2015

How to tell false teaching from the truth

“False Teachers –False Preachers” January 18, 2015 1 John 4:1 “Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world.” 2 Peter 2:1-2; 14-22 But there were also ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:1-14

Denomination: Holiness

What's In Your Heart? Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 26, 2015

Our relationship with God is a matter of the heart, not a matter of externals.

On Halloween this year I was on Facebook when I ran across this post from Christian singer Natalie Grant: I've had many people over the years ask me if I "celebrate" Halloween. I don't celebrate evil. Or darkness. Or witches, ghosts and goblins. But I DO celebrate kids. And princesses. And ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Heroine Of God Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 30, 2014

Deborah was one of the great "she-roes" of God. What was it about her that made her a heroine in the book of Judges and what is it about her faith that got God's attention?

Someone once said that “It is important for us to recognize and celebrate our heroes and she-roes!" - Maya Angelou To that person's mind the term “she-roes” was a unique and eye-catching way to talk about heroines. And I like that word. In the Bible there are many heroes, but ...read more

Scripture: Judges 4:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Resurrection Is True And Transformational

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 22, 2019

In this sermon, we address the fact that the resurrection is hard to believe, but that it is true and it is our only hope that death is reversible.

A. Happy Easter everyone and may God bless you today with hope and joy! 1. I hope you have come this morning with a sense of anticipation. 2. I heard about one 3-year-old little girl who was being driven to church on Easter Sunday. 3. As they drove, the child’s parents explained the Easter story, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12, Romans 6:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Powerful Short Prayers Part 1 Series

Contributed by David Diyanni on Nov 8, 2015

A sermon series on the power of a short prayer.

Poweful Short Prayers that Were Answered Pt 1 Introduction A. I have been wanting to do a sermon series on prayer. But I was hesitant, because anytime you talk about prayer, people immediately feel bad, and often will say, “I don’t pray enough.” There are certain topics that if ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:1-67

Denomination: Vineyard

Digging Out Of Depression Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 8, 2015

Is depression a mark of a lack of faith? Is it always a sinful attitude? Consider the story of a great man of God who struggled with this terrible emotion, and the ways in which God healed him.

OPEN: Over the past few weeks we’ve been dealing with emotions that can cripple Christians. Two weeks ago, our family minister dealt with the issue of Fear. Last week we dealt with Guilt. And this week we’re going to focus on a very real emotion that has crippled thousands: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Once And Future King

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 9, 2015

64% of this parable is devoted to Christ asking Christians to give an account for their lives! Christ highlights the great sin of doing nothing -- 35% is devoted to the negligent servant. God help American Christians at the Judgment!

THE ONCE & FUTURE KING [The Great Sin of Doing Nothing] Luke 19:11-27 INTRODUCTION A. DEMONSTRATION: LIFE IS LIKE BROWNIES 1. My wife makes the best brownies. I’m going to give away these brownies to those who got the slips of paper. Please come up and get them. 2. Imagine this pan of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Election In The Pentateuch Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Nov 10, 2015

The doctrines of election are all over the Scriptures. Here is a look at the main verses in the Pentateuch.

ELECTION, in the PENTATEUCH Genesis From the beginning, God had a plan. His heart was not to have a people who would reject Him. But He willed to let them do that anyway. Then in His mercy He called out a people for Himself. A remnant. The elect. Otherwise, all would be lost. Why these and no ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Minute Lessons, Bulletin Inserts

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 10, 2014

Sometimes we need information or material for our bulletins or minute lessons. Maybe these will start a thought?

I call this minute sermons or bulletin fillers. I gladly give permission to use these and you need not give me any credit. Sometimes we just need a little thought to fill in space. Where are you today? Are you where you want to be? How long will you stay here? When will you change? Are you mad at ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God