Sermons on Tendency To Wander:

Sermon On The Mount - Part 14 Series

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Jul 3, 2019

This is Part 14 in a 14-part series of studies I call “The Christian Character” in the “Sermon on the Mount.” This part deals with Jesus' assurance - Ask, seek, and knock; the narrow gate; false prophets; and building on the rock.

Part 14 - Ask, seek, and knock; the narrow gate; false prophets; building on the rock Sermon on the Mount The Christian Character Matthew 5:3 - 7:27 (Cf. Luke 6:20-49) This is Part 14 in a 14-part series of studies I call “The Christian Character” as described by Jesus to a crowd of people on a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:5-8, Acts 13:6-12, Acts 13:1-2, Matthew 7:15-20, John 14:4-6, Matthew 7:13-14, Leviticus 19:18, Matthew 7:12, James 5:16, 2 Corinthians 12:1-8, Matthew 26:39, Isaiah 55:7-9, James 4:1-3, Mark 11:21-24, Matthew 7:7-11, Acts 18:24-26, Matthew 7:21-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on May 15, 2020

A message about the power and beauty Jesus being our Good Shepherd.

The Good Shepherd Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the good news of the kingdom and healing every disease and sickness. When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-18, Ezekiel 34:1-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Greatest Runner Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 16, 2021

Jesus came into this world, not just to start a race to reach the goal of providing salvation from sin, but to finish that race and make it to the cross where he would pay the price for man’s redemption.

In 1968, the country of Tanzania selected John Stephen Akhwari to represent it in the Mexico City Olympics. Along the racecourse for the marathon, Akhwari stumbled and fell, severely injuring both his knee and ankle. By 7 p.m., a runner from Ethiopia had won the race, and all the other ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Sugar Coated Gospel

Contributed by Mark Sparks on Dec 13, 2023

Today, we start on a journey together -- one that looks into the very heart of our faith I stand before you not as a speaker seeking the praise of humanity but as a humble servant of Ghrist, sharing a message that might challenge our comfortable spaces.

I. Opening Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:3-4 For the time will come when people will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear. The Dangers of Sugar-Coating - Discussing the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:3-4, Galatians 1:10, Matthew 7:21-23, Ephesians 4:15, 1 Corinthians 2:4-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Two Sides To Hall Of Faith

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 12, 2020

Are you ready to be a Stephen or a Demas?

Hebrews 11:35b ... others were tortured, not accepting deliverance; that they might obtain a better resurrection: 36 And others had trial of cruel mockings and scourgings, yea, moreover of bonds and imprisonment: 37 They were stoned, they were sawn asunder, were tempted, were slain with the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:35-40

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer Of Agreement

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Mar 30, 2002

The "Prayer of Agreement" is a potential force unused by the modern church.

The Prayer of Agreement Mt. 18:19 "Again, I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything you ask for, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven. 20 For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them. (NIV) 2 Chron. 7:14 if my people, who are called by my name, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:19-20, 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Sin?

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jun 15, 2003

The nature and source of sin and its cure.

INTRO.: ILLUS.: I Kings 8:33-39 The prayer of David shows a direct relationship between sin and suffering in Israel’s history. National calamity was the result of national sin. There is also a close relationship between sin and the temple because that was the place Israel was to come to in order to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Quiet Mind Series

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Jan 19, 2011

The season of Lent provides for us a time of renewal, commitment or recommitment, repentance and prayer.

Ever since 325 AD, we celebrate Easter on the first Sunday that occurs after the first full moon following the vernal equinox (March 21st.) As you know, the date of Easter changes from year to year and this is why. Easter will always be recognized between March 22nd and April 25th and only ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-4

Denomination: Christian Church

Three Great Homes

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 9, 2010

In Luke 15, Christ tells three ‘lost and found’ stories about three homes – the three great homes.

In Luke 15, Christ tells three ‘lost and found’ stories about three homes – the three great homes. The first parable (v4-7), about a lost sheep, records Jesus as the Great Shepherd of our souls, searching for the one, lonely, wandering sheep. The second parable (v8-10), about a lost coin, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Broken Promises -- Part 2 Of Series Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Sep 27, 2010

THE REASON BEHIND UNFAITHFULNESS IS BROKEN PROMISES IN OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD.

ON THE ROAD TO RESTORATION A Study In The Book Of Hosea – Part 2 BROKEN PROMISES Hosea 2:2-23 PROPOSITION: THE REASON BEHIND UNFAITHFULNESS IS BROKEN PROMISES IN OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD. INTRODUCTION: AS WE CONTINUE OUR STUDY OF THE BOOK OF HOSEA, WE ARE CONFRONTED WITH THE FOUNDATIONAL REASON ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 2:2-23

Denomination: Baptist

Foundation For Christian Living

Contributed by Donald Minshew on Jul 20, 2007

The foundation for Christian living is explored.

What are you seeking? If you have been raised (and you have) Live like you have! Saying: so heavenly minded that he is no earthly good. Impossible! Believers’ lives should be dominated by the pattern of heaven. Fixing their attention decisively toward “things above” involves centering their lives ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Jehovah Jireh; God Our Provider

Contributed by Keith Peters on Jul 6, 2011

God lead early American's much as He did early Israel.

Jehovah Jireh; God our Provider Psalm 78 and Deut. 8 "But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus." (Philippians 4:19) REFLECTION: Psalm 78 is a brief History of the first 500 years or so of Israel as a Nation under God’s Law. In it God spends ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Angels Christmas Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Dec 20, 2012

Declaring that Christ the Lord has come, the angels did it. Now we are to declare the good news that is for all the people.

Last year I spoke about the passage in Luke’s gospel where the shepherds are out in the fields doing the thing shepherds do best, out living in the fields looking after the sheep as they did in the day. When something strange happened and beyond all of their imaging happened, remember these ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Salvation Army

Royalty Or Grunt

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 10, 2024

God being for us does not mean a life of ease and some of those living the high life here may find they are lost.

"God is for us. He's not against us." We sing that phrase as if He is going to make our lives all peachy keen with a ton of whip cream. When in reality it may include stones and whips. I am thankful that the OT prophets, the Apostles and all of the martyrs down the ages cannot ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:35-40, Matthew 7:2-23, 2 Peter 2:15-17, Jude 1:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Settlement

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 27, 2025

Spiritual settlement is God’s promise of rest, stability, and fulfilment after a season of waiting, suffering, or warfare.

SPIRITUAL SETTLEMENT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Peter 5:10 Key Verse: “But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.” — 1 Peter 5:10 Supporting Texts: Psalm ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God