Sermons on Straw:

Understanding Works Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Jan 4, 2003

In this sermon we explore the difference between works by human effort and godly works.

Good deeds or works fall primarily into two categories: man driven works and God produced works. Man-centered religion always works to improve self in the hope that we will reach the level of salvation. Even Christians fall into this trap. Man driven works is either the attempt to become a god or ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:8-10, 1 Corinthians 3:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

Power And Pride Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 16, 2021

God judges pride and power, and he humbles those who believe they are above him.

Power and Pride Jeffery Anselmi / General Exodus / Pride; Hardness of Heart / Exodus 4:28–31; Exodus 5:1–8; Exodus 7:1–13 God judges pride and power, and he humbles those who believe they are above him. INTRODUCTION • Today we continue with our series in Exodus; we will see that Moses, despite ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:28-31, Exodus 5:1-8, Exodus 7:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Occupy Till I Come

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 1, 2022

In our text we read of an individual who had once been controlled by the devil, but the Lord cast the devil out of him and marvelously saved him.

Of course any person who has been saved surely appreciates what the Lord has done for him, but many times those who have been in the depths of sin almost seem to appreciate their salvation more than those who had led good moral lives. Well, it seems that this man, who had been demon possessed was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian - The Judgement Seat Of Christ – Part 3 Of 3 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jun 27, 2025

Sin will keep us from reward and that is looked at. A problem considered – What happens about unconfessed sin at the Judgement Seat of Christ? I suppose in conclusion, we should have our lives tidied up, work for Christ in love, not a desire for reward. The Lord bless and keep us all!

THE CHRISTIAN - THE JUDGEMENT SEAT OF CHRIST – PART 3 OF 3 This is the vital passage regarding the Judgement Seat of Christ:- {{1 Corinthians 3:10-15 “According to the grace of God which was given to me, as a wise master builder I laid a foundation, and another is building upon it, but let each ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2, 1 John 1:9-10, 1 Corinthians 3:10-15, Ecclesiastes 12:14, 1 Corinthians 4:5, Romans 14:10-12, Revelation 4:10, Philippians 3:7-8, 1 Peter 1:17, Revelation 22:12, 1 Corinthians 3:8, Matthew 10:41-42, Matthew 5:11-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Workers Compensation Plan SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 22, 2023

God gives increases

Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. As we gather here today, we are united by our shared love for our Heavenly Father and our desire to serve Him faithfully. We are here to learn, to grow, and to be inspired by the Word of God. We are here to be about our Father's business. Let's ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:8-12

Topics: I'm About My Father's Business

Joseph And The Nativity

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Dec 14, 2005

A Christmas Eve sermon emphasizing the untold story of Joseph - in poetry

Christmas Eve December 24, 2005 Luke 2: 1-20 Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, Creator of the universe and author of life on this planet we call earth, we gather in your presence this holy night to lift ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Have A Family Plan? Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 28, 2002

We need to work on building better families.

What is marriage and the family? What am I doing to promote a better family? What effort am I investing to build my family? Is my family life just aimlessly drifting? We plan our meals more than we plan family times? You can’t build a very good building without blueprints? Is the family any ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-25, Proverbs 18:22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Having Faith In The Father Series

Contributed by Jerry Gatson on Jun 23, 2005

Although it sounds elementary, Jesus said it. So, it must be necessary. We have to have faith in God.

Having Faith in the Father Intro – Last week we learned that the father of Jesus Christ is our father too. God is our Father. The model prayer that Jesus taught his disciples starts off “Our Father.” His Spirit resides within our spirit and cries “Abba Father.” We’ve gone through a name change ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:22

Denomination: Charismatic

Joy When It Hurts

Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 17, 2007

How can we persevere in difficult times?

James 1 – Joy when it hurts! audio is at http://www.jubilee-church.org/sermons/james1.htm Discussion Questions What compelling examples of Christian perseverance/steadfastness have you seen in others under extreme trial? What lessons has anyone here learnt in difficulty? Can you believe in ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Think Eternal

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 18, 2013

Let the future reality of heaven determines the character and conduct of our present life. Our choices and actions in this life have a bearing on the world to come.

RECAP – Deut 1:26-36 • We saw in Moses’ personal experience as well as the Israelites encounter with God in the wilderness, that UNBELIEF angers God. • It is not for a lack of EVIDENCES or ASSURANCES from God. God has spoken and God has performed, but the people chose to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:8-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Captive To Sin

Contributed by Michael Fredette on Feb 14, 2015

A demonstration of how we can break out of the prison of sin

I have had many people who come to me right after coming out of prison, after serving time, looking for some help. They begin with good intentions, they want to start life over , they need a job , a place to stay , and a chance to start life over. In the weeks just following, some ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Should We Judge Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 5, 2014

Does Jesus prohibit judging one another?

Should We Judge Matthew 7:1-6 Introduction How many times have we heard “Don’t judge me?” These people claim this verse as saying that no one has a right to confront their evil actions, as though Jesus was the ultimate preacher of tolerance. Is this indeed what Jesus means here? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Accountability: Self Evaluation

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 11, 2014

We need strong accountability in the "free" age in which we walk. If we would apply self evaluation we would not need others to correct us. It is easy to fall into bad habits.

ACCOUNTABILITY: SELF EVALUATION... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Matthew 7:1 Judge not, that ye be not judged. [2] For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again. I. HAVE YOU EVER HAD AN APPOINTMENT ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Like It Or Not "You Da Man"

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Jun 15, 2007

And then there are the men who like to make babies but want nothing to do with them after they arrive. Know any of them? My philosophy is, "you play you pay"

LIKE IT OR NOT “YOU DA MAN” Ps 127:3-5 3 Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.4 As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth.5 Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them: they shall not be ashamed, but they shall speak ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:3-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jonah, The Running Prophet Series

Contributed by Paul Basehore on Sep 30, 2014

Call for rededication, to erase past sins so we can all do the work of the Lord.

Growing up, I never thought I would go into the ministry. I always thought that my past was simply too bad, that I’ve done too much, for me to be in the ministry. In fact, it wasn’t until Pastor asked us to pray about becoming the new youth pastors that I began to even seriously ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God