Sermons on Suspicious:

The Toughest Job On Earth Series

Contributed by Steve Bond on Aug 15, 2007

One of the uncomfortable realities about parenting is that we don’t know as much as we think we know. This is the final message in our series: Desperate Households. Today’s message deals with parenting, the toughest job on earth.

Introduction One of the uncomfortable realities about parenting is that we don’t know as much as we think we know. When I was younger I used to think I knew almost everything about my kids. But the older I get the more I realize how naïve I was. This is only scratching the surface about my naiveté, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Defeat Your Enemies

Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Dec 2, 2006

Exposition of 1 Sam. 24

How to Defeat Your Enemies 1 Samuel 24 A reporter was interviewing an man on his 100th birthday, and asked, “What are you most proud of?” “Well,” said the old man, pondering the question, “I don’t have an enemy in the world.” “That’s quite an achievement!” said the reporter. “Yep,” added the old ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 24:1-22, 1 Samuel 24:22

Denomination: Baptist

Our Secret Fears Series

Contributed by David Mcclain on Jul 22, 2018

We overcome the deepest fears that negatively impact our marriages by learning to be content in Christ alone.

OPENING SENTENCE: Sometimes when you hear someone like myself preach on an issue you wonder if we can really understand what you are dealing with in your own life. INTRODUCTION: Let’s face it, sometimes life can be hard and the admonition to trust Jesus, or let God take control, etc. can come ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34, Philippians 4:4-13

Denomination: Baptist

A Christmas Without Grace Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 21, 2014

Grace is evident throughout the Christmas story, what would Christmas look like without grace?

A Christmas without Grace If you think of Grace at all at Christmas it probably relates to the short prayer that you will say over the dead bird at Christmas Dinner and you probably wouldn’t necessarily think of Amazing Grace as a Christmas song but you can’t really celebrate the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Story Of A Journey Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 18, 2016

We all hear the story about the Journey to Bethlehem at Christmas, this is the story of the journey to Egypt

We all know the Story; we’ve heard it over and over again. If you close your eyes you can almost picture them, Mary, Great with Child, on a donkey. Wow while that may be an accurate description I’m not sure that any woman ever, would appreciate being described that way. Ranks right ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:7-15

Denomination: Wesleyan

Ufos: 5 Things You Should Know

Contributed by Bobby Brewer on Jul 17, 2023

UFOs have gone mainstream. It's a topic that we can no longer ignore. Most Christians are not prepared to intelligently address or discuss the topic from a biblical worldview.

UFOs: 5 Things You Should Know INTRO -Shortly after the publication of Origin of Species in 1859 a new ideology, evolution was clandestinely born into western civ. Many scoffed and laughed at the idea. Some even thought it was a publicity stunt but its no laughing matter today. By the end of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:2, Ephesians 6:10-12, Revelation 13:13, Luke 10:18, 2 Peter 2:4  (view more)  (view less)

The Destruction Of Anger

Contributed by Ernest Parker on Mar 18, 2002

This is a sermon on the destruction of anger in our lives.

THE DESTRUCTION OF ANGER 2 Samuel 13:1 – 18:18 INTRODUCTION We all can think of a time in our lives, probably not too far back, when anger just seemed to consume us. That car that cut us off on the way to work, that woman that stole the parking spot we were waiting on for thirty minutes, the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Herodias

Contributed by Thomas Hensley on May 4, 2003

Do you influence for positive or infect with negatives?

HERODIAS Mark 6:14-28 Her name is the feminine form of Herod, the title worn by the political rulers during the life and times of Jesus and the apostles. Herod means heroic…but they were far more hellish than heroic. She is the embodiment of the most despicable traits of this despotic ruling ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living In Peace Series

Contributed by Thomas Cash on May 1, 2006

2nd in a series from 1 Timothy. Without a relationship with the Prince of Peace, we cannot be at peace. But by yielding ourselves to God as peacemakers, He can use us to make a difference in direction, attitude, and goals.

Lessons for a Healthy Church Living in Peace 1 Timothy 2:1-15 Introduction: Last Sunday we learned that there are times we must confront error. But that doesn’t mean we are to be in a constant state of war with the world or with each other! Paul taught, “If it is possible, as far as it depends on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Boundless Grace, Even Through Judgment

Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Oct 10, 2005

God’s wonderful banquet is free for all.

I wonder if you’ve ever bought a new car? Different things appeal to different people, don’t they. Some people are concerned with the technical details about the engine, others are keen to buy from a local dealer, others want to stick with a manufacturer they’ve bought from before, others are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why The Shepherds?

Contributed by Johnnie Travis on Dec 17, 2005

Why tell the shepherds that a baby is born?

Why the Shepherd’s? I chose today’s scripture on purpose for today’s sermon. We don’t often consider all of the different aspects of the Christmas story, so I want us to think about the story from the eyes of someone else, from a different angle. When we think of the shepherds we think of men who ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Providence In The Deliverance

Contributed by Thomas Lanthrip on Nov 8, 2006

The word “providence” holds a certain amount of mystery for many; while with others it’s a term denoting the sovereignty of God. With the children of Israel providence wasn’t just a term it was their life, God was working in them and through them to show

I. God’s preparation for deliverance Exodus 2:1-10 speaks of the birth of Moses and how God protected him from the evil powers at work in the land of Egypt at that time. Now, Thermuthis the daughter of Pharaoh was moved with compassion upon hearing the babe cry, knowing him to be a Hebrew she ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Peep Into The Future

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Nov 13, 2006

The book of Micah is well worth reading. It’s a book relevant to us today, and Micah offers a peep into the future when God will bring peace, disputes between nations will be settled. They will no longer prepare for war but will worship the one true God.

When you are reading a book do you always start at the beginning? Do you always, without fail, read the book without flicking forward a few pages? Do you ever get so excited that you just can’t resist having a look at the last page? I have to confess that I often flick ahead and then return to ...read more

Scripture: Micah 4:1-5

Denomination: Anglican

Separate From His Brethren

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 18, 2006

Describes the separation of Joseph

SEPARATE FROM HIS BRETHREN Genesis 49:26 Genesis 37-50 (the last main division of the book of Genesis) records the exciting and true story of Joseph, the eleventh and beloved son of the Hebrew Patriarch, Jacob. Why are so many chapters given to Joseph in the Bible? At least three ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 49:26

Denomination: Baptist

The Threatening Baby

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Dec 23, 2003

Christmas Eve service, 2003. Herod wanted to be in control and lost the opportunity to know Jesus personally. Do we want to be in control so much that we can’t submit to Christ?

Herod didn’t know who he was. The King of Judea, the Great Herod, had no clue as to who this little baby boy was. Herod thought this baby was a threat. Matthew’s Gospel says that when Herod heard about the Baby Jesus from the Wise Men, he was greatly distressed. Greatly distressed? That is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed