Sermons on The Foolish:

Defective Disciples Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 18, 2021

Practically every one of the Apostles, including Paul, is pictured as being wrong in an argument at some point. The 3 best known are specifically mentioned as being out of God's will in their attitudes toward others.

It is not without good reason that many people say they never argue about politics or religion. The ignorance and intolerance of men in relation to these subjects is such that they almost always lead to contention and anger rather than helpfulness and understanding. The average person, who does ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:46-50

Sanctified Sins

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Mar 4, 2015

Sins of the sanctified and what to do about them.

“Sanctified Sins” March 8, 2015 Philippians 1:27 “Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in the one Spirit, striving together as one ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27

Denomination: Holiness

When The Door Is Shut

Contributed by Wayne Searls on Jan 18, 2002

A sermon concerning the finality of one’s decision concerning Christ.

WHEN THE DOOR IS SHUT Matthew 25:1-13 Text: v.10 SCRIPTURE: 1 "Then the kingdom of heaven shall be likened to ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. 2 "Now five of them were wise, and five were foolish. 3 "Those who were foolish took their lamps and took no oil ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Nazarene

Are You Ashamed Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Izak Shipman on Aug 5, 2002

The question that faces every Christian, We put it in another way that will touch every heart. Answering the question:What is the Gospel of Christ.

Are you ashamed of the Gospel A First year student came into church one day and recognised the preacher, who was his professor. He said “Oh No. The Lady next to him asked him,"what’s wrong?" Do you know whom that is,that is my professor, when he talks you fall asleep.The Lady asked him: ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17, 1 Corinthians 15:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Holy For I Am Holy Series

Contributed by William Nowak on Apr 8, 2002

Telling us to be holy is fine, but how do we live a holy life?

I Peter 1:13-21 “Be Holy For I AM Holy” Intro—For the last couple of weeks, as we’ve been looking at the first 12 verses of the Book of First Peter, we’ve seen that Peter has been discussing the future of the Christian—in verse 3 he talks about our living hope through the resurrection of Christ; ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Requires Action

Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 25, 2016

A Pastor and a Soap Maker went for a walk one day at the park and studied the people who had come out to enjoy the warm summer day...

FAITH REQUIRES ACTION Matthew 7:21-29 A Pastor and a Soap Maker went for a walk one day at the park and studied the people who had come out to enjoy the warm summer day. After going about a mile along the path the soap maker suddenly turned to the Pastor and said to him, “Pastor, what good ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Cost Of Consequences

Contributed by David Zachrich on Feb 2, 2025

Actions have consequences. Yes, consequences. Painful consequences. King David helps us understand our actions and their cost.

Then I will teach transgressors your ways, so that sinners will turn back to you. Deliver me from the guilt of bloodshed, O God, you who are God my Savior, and my tongue will sing of your righteousness. Open my lips, Lord, and my mouth will declare your praise. 16 You do not delight in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:13-17, Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Where Is God?

Contributed by Monte Brown on Nov 13, 2007

When you face a problem that is beyond your ability to solve, Where is God? Just wait for God to act on your behalf.

Where God Is? Isaiah 44:24-26; 45:1-7 Randall Road Baptist July 9, 2000 Sunday Morning Monte T. Brown 1. Where Doubt Is Thus saith the Lord, thy redeemer; and he that formed thee from the womb, I am the Lord that maketh all things; that stretcheth forth the heavens ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Like Noah

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Sep 18, 2003

If we are going to win out over the flood of ungodliness of this day we must learn the lessons of Noah

Like Noah we live in the midst of wickedness and evil Pr 30:11-13 There is a generation that curseth their father, and doth not bless their mother. There is a generation that are pure in their own eyes, and yet is not washed from their filthiness. There is a generation, O how lofty are their eyes! ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:9-19, Luke 17:26-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Darius

Contributed by Bala Samson on Sep 9, 2019

Have you heard of this statement, “All brawn and no brains”? This means, ‘to have great power or physical strength but lack mental acuity or intelligence.’ This exactly describes king Darius.......

Darius Daniel 6:2”……that the king (Darius) might not suffer loss….” Have you heard of this statement, “All brawn and no brains”? This means, ‘to have great power or physical strength but lack mental acuity or intelligence.’ This exactly describes king Darius and also many ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Practical Advice With A Cynical Flavor Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 5, 2018

This life is nothing like a fairy tale where we live happily ever after. Life is a constant challenge, and we fare better at it if we embrace some realistic realizations, some of which seem slightly cynical and ironic.

Practical Advice with A Cynical Flavor (Ecclesiastes 10:1-20) 1. The dictionary defines a cynic as, “a person who believes that people are motivated purely by self-interest rather than acting for honorable or unselfish reasons.” 2. One definition of the word “irony” is “a state of affairs or an ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 10:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Christ And Him Crusified

Contributed by Evangelist Stanley Baker on Jan 18, 2018

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Jesus Christ and Him Crucified 1 Corinthians 1:23-24 We preach Christ crucified, a stumbling block to the Jews and foolishness to the Gentiles. Matthew ,-- Luke states that Christ was born of a virgin John -- said that he turned ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:23-24

Denomination: Church Of God

Leaning Tower Of Pisa

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Nov 2, 2002

Jesus urges us to build our lives on the solid foundation of trust and faith in him - see story and picture of the Leaning Tower of Pisa.

LEANING TOWER OF PISA Every year thousands of tourists go to a city in Italy called Pisa to see the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy. I went to see it some years ago but couldn’t get close because it was in a dangerous condition as it could topple over at any time. That’s why it’s a famous ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Coming King

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 3, 2002

This parable of Jesus tells us to: 1. Be Alert. 2. Be Prepared. 3. Be Filled.

I can still remember the excitement and confusion in the 1980’s which surrounded the publication of a booklet by Edgar Whisenant, a former NASA engineer, entitled 88 Reasons Why the Rapture Will Be in 1988. He sent his book out free to people all over the United States. There must have been ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

Making The Most Of Your Time Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 13, 2008

Life is a trust from God. We are to be good stewards of God-given time and to manage time well by making wise choices. Time management can be learned.

[I have taken the main points of this sermon from Rick Warren’s sermon on MANAGING YOUR TIME - Growing Through Goal Setting, Part 3, June 2-3, 2006, and added some of my personal thoughts.) NIV: Be very careful, then, how you live-not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible