Sermons on Sweet And Sour:

Walking In Purity, Pt. 3

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jul 31, 2013

walk in love, walk in light

Walking in Purity, pt. 3 Ephesians 5:2-8 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/130731.mp3 In chapter 4 we put off, put on, and put away some things. Next, we see that walking in purity involves love and light. v. 2, 8 We are to walk in love and walk in the light. This is based on the assumption that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:2-8, Ephesians 2:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Give Your Marriage A Tune-Up!

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Oct 3, 2016

The secret to closeness in marriage is not sparkling conversation, or shared interest or incredible sex. As good as those are, the secret is practicing plain old-fashioned thoughtfulness and kindness. The stuff we learn when we are young and forget when w

Give Your Marriage A Tune-Up! Ephesians 4: 29-32NKJB During the rehearsal for her wedding a nervous bride was having a difficult time remembering all the details. Her kind pastor took her aside at the end of the night and said, “When you enter the church tomorrow, you will be walking down the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hosting The Presence Of God

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 6, 2013

It is said that Cyrus, the founder of the Persian Empire, once had captured a prince and his family. When they came before him, the monarch asked the prisoner, “What will you give me if I release you?” “The half of my wealth,” was his reply. “And if I rel

Hosting the Presence of God Psalm 27:4NKJ Psalm 27:4Amp. One thing have I asked of the Lord, that will I seek, inquire for, and [insistently] require: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord [in His presence] all the days of my life, to behold and gaze upon the beauty [the sweet attractiveness ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Supreme Decisions

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 2, 2015

The Supreme Court of the US (SCOTUS) just made their decision on the definition of marriage. This forces Christians to make a key choice.

1. I want to show you two documents: SCOTUS' Decision on Gay Marriage (which is a redefining of marriage) and the Bible a. 9 People in a 5-4 decision wrote this Opinion b. About 40 People wrote the Bible c. 9 people, under the pressures of a few in our society wrote this opinion d. About 40 people, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Fight Of Our Lives

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Jul 30, 2014

We are living in a time when evil is being glorified as good, and good is vilified.

The Christian is in a daily battle with the three-fold enemy of the soul: Flesh, World, Devil. We also fight the same battle for our children. This passage tells us we are in a battle against dark, demonic forces all around us. We are living in a time when evil is being glorified as good, and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Fight Of Their Lives

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Aug 3, 2014

The Christian is in a daily battle with the three-fold enemy of the soul: Flesh, World, Devil. We also fight the same battle for our children.

This passage tells us we are in a battle against dark, demonic forces all around us. We are living in a time when evil is being glorified as good, and good is vilified. - Children in schools are discouraged from prayer and bible reading, but encouraged to blindly accept that science has answers to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living In Grace In The Reflection Of The Law

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Nov 10, 2014

Most times we think we are saved for Christ saves but they "that shall be accounted worthy to obtain that world" shall be saved unto eternal life.

Living In Grace In The Reflection Of The Law by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (November 10, 2014) “Therefore hell hath enlarged herself, and opened her mouth without measure: and their glory, and their multitude, and their pomp, and he that rejoiceth, shall descend into it...Woe unto ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 5:14-30

Denomination: Friends

Goodnight, My Angel

Contributed by Sean Smuts on Dec 8, 2010

A funeral sermon written about my niece who died at 17 days.

Goodnight, My Angel Allena Michelle Perry 2-21-05 - Play "The Dance" & "When I'm Gone" Friends and family of Allena Perry let us pray: Heavenly Father, your will is sovereign. May we be able to look back at Allena and think fondly of the time that we shared together. Lord, may we not be bitter ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:13-15

Denomination: Mennonite

Where Do You Live?

Contributed by Daniel Sandoval on Oct 25, 2010

This is a sermon based on the promises of Psalm 91 and it shows the conditions you must meet to receive these promises.

Traveling is my favorite thing to do. I have been on 3 mission trips in my life and deeply enjoyed being on those trips. I have noticed though that once I return from these trips it feels great because I am returning to my comfort zone. I have been to houses who have little signs saying "Home ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1

Denomination: Charismatic

Poverty Can Be Caused By The Love Of Pleasure Series

Contributed by Henry Trocino Jr. on Mar 31, 2017

Part 9 of the Sermon Series, "Rich Man Poor Man in Proverbs"

"Whoever loves pleasure will be a poor man; he who loves wine and oil will not be rich" (Prov. 21:17). The two lines in Proverbs 21:17 give synonymously parallel meanings in a chiasm, as follows: A Whoever loves B pleasure C will be a poor man C1 will not be rich B1 wine and oil A1 He who ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 21:17, Proverbs 27:9, Ecclesiastes 2:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

Sleeper Awake

Contributed by John Daniel Johnson on Apr 2, 2023

With all the things going wrong in the world, how can a Christian be ignorant of it? It's time to arise and be the servant Jesus has called us to be.

Sleeper Awake! Scripture Reference: Jonah 1:1-5 Preached at Mt. Zion Baptist Church on February 26, 2023 Delivered by John Daniel Johnson See the video of the sermon at www.mountzionfamily.com. This is merely an outline, the Spirit speaks during the actual message. Jonah 1:1-5 Now the word of ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

"Who Let The Dogs Out”

Contributed by Sean Dees on May 3, 2021

Today Lord willing I come to share with you a message of warning to those that may be here, that have become indifferent. These are those that are no longer sheep, but dogs leaving the will of God in search of vainglory.

Intro: Today Lord willing I come to share with you a message of warning to those that may be here, that have become indifferent. These are those that are no longer sheep, but dogs leaving the will of God in search of vainglory. Which causes me to ask, “Who let the dogs out.” I. Now these dogs ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 56:10-12

Choose Life And Goodness Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 26, 2024

The way of sin vs the way of life.

Thursday after Ash Wednesday 2024 Today we begin our solemn preparation for the Pasch–the annual commemoration of the Passover of Jesus. He gave Himself freely up to an unjust death for our redemption, and left us sacraments in His assembly–His Church–for all who would believe in Him. And the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:22-25, Psalm 1:1-6, Deuteronomy 30:15-20, Deuteronomy 30:1-14, Isaiah 5:20, 1 John 2:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Words On Fire Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Sep 12, 2021

We all need to develop a more "mature tongue."

Words on Fire Walk in Wisdom / Proverbs 1:20–33; James 3:1–12   • A year ago last week, a wildfire swept across San Bernadino county. Nearly 23,000 acres were burned along with 20 buildings, 13 people were injured, and the blaze claimed the life of a firefighter. • Wildfires have become a way ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12, 1 Peter 3:10, Proverbs 16:24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Speed Limits And Stop Signs

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 7, 2021

We must stand firm in God’s righteousness, especially in the political environment of "offense."

Speed Limits and Stop Signs March 7, 2021 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must stand firm in God’s righteousness. Focus Passage: Romans 1:18-32 Especially v 32 Supplemental Passage: God created man in His own image, in the image of God He ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32, Isaiah 5:20

Denomination: Baptist