Sermons on The Guardian:

Warnings Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 5, 2025

God gave warnings to please God by obeying His commandments and teachings.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. The Colossian church had four problems. This chapter addresses the four problems of the church. a. Mystery religions. b. Philosophy. c. Legalism (asceticism) and d. Worship of angels (gnosticism). 2. Why God gives warnings to Christians? a. To correct Christian beliefs and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:3, Colossians 2:17

Denomination: Baptist

Shiphrah And Puah Series

Contributed by Charles Payne on May 12, 2025

We know story of Shiphrah, Puah and Pharaoh Of Egypt We are the now ones in the birthing room of history, standing between the innocent and the machinery of moral decay. Are you ready to stand—cost be damned?

PROLOGUE: The cries of labor echoed through the mud-brick corridors of Egypt. Israelite women, wide with promise, clung to their beds while the future thrashed in their wombs. But Pharaoh, hungry for control and drunk on fear, issued a decree: “If it is a son, you shall kill him.” The words hissed ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:17, Acts 5:29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Sabbath Controversy

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 21, 2020

The LORD requires compassion rater than ritualism.

THE SABBATH CONTROVERSY. Matthew 12:1-21. This is an account of a controversy which arose from the actions of Jesus’ disciples one Sabbath when they were physically hungry (Matthew 12:1). The ever-vigilant Pharisees had been self-appointed guardians of the old laws and traditions for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"a Friend Who Harms You"? Is There Such A Thing?

Contributed by Saumiman Saud on Jun 12, 2025

Isn’t a friend supposed to treat you well? Why do friends quickly turn into enemies? Don’t be surprised, because incidents like this have happened since ancient times

"A Friend Who Harms You"? Is There Such a Thing? Isn’t a friend supposed to treat you well? Why do friends quickly turn into enemies? Don’t be surprised, because incidents like this have happened since ancient times. Look at these Bible verses I quote: Proverbs 18:24 in various versions ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Is It Right To Be Contentious? Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 6, 2026

God entrusts defense of the Faith to members of the congregation of the Faithful. Each church member is to stand firm against error rather than depending upon specialists.

“Beloved, although I was very eager to write to you about our common salvation, I found it necessary to write appealing to you to contend for the faith that was once for all delivered to the saints.” When our children were young, we taught them a little rhyme. You may have recited it with your ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:3

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is Your Role Model?

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 14, 2004

This is about being a spiritual example.

I remember when Mark McGwire broke into Major League Baseball in 1987. I was 13 when that happened. And I was enamored with his power at the plate. He was only a rookie then, and he hit some mammoth home runs. My dad used to pitch to me in the backyard, and I would imitate Mark McGwire’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

God Is Good, All The Time

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Sep 6, 2005

With so much hatred, evil, terrorism, and now destruction by Hurricane Katrina present in our world today, how can we know that "God Is Good, all the time?" This sermon answers that question.

GOD IS GOOD, ALL THE TIME --PSALM 23; HEBREWS 12:3-11; JOHN 10:7-18 Gary Younge, a reporter for the British newspaper THE GUARDIAN is covering the devastation wrought by Hurricane Katrina in Mississippi and Louisiana. In his article for yesterday (Saturday, 03 September 05) he notes that one ...read more

Scripture: John 10:7-18

Denomination: Methodist

Overcoming Fear

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jul 16, 2004

What we need to overcome fear

Overcoming fear What is your greatest fear? For our grandson Colton he told me that he was very fearful of thunder while we were at camp. Later on, he said he needed to be a big boy and not be afraid. What is you biggest fear? I want us to look at Psalm 34 to see what it says about fear and how ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-22

Denomination: Wesleyan

Narnia: The Lion Series

Contributed by Weston Holen on Dec 19, 2005

Jesus, the Lion of the Tribe of Judah, is good, powerful, and worthy of praise!

The Chronicles of Narnia is getting positive reviews from many sources. But not everyone likes the film. In The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe, the children hear someone say, mysteriously, "Aslan is on the move". C. S. Lewis writes: "Now a very curious thing happened. None of the children knew ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Would Joseph Do? Series

Contributed by Peter Schmidt on Dec 20, 2004

As we consider all the things that must have been going through Joseph’s mind before the birth of Jesus, we ask ourselves: "What Would Joseph Do?" I. About a pregnant fiancee? II. About an angelic visit?

Advent 4 Matthew 1:18-25 I have a confession to make. What I am about to tell you is not something that I’m proud of, but it is true, and I feel you should know about it. The fact of the matter is: I’ve watched the Jerry Springer Show a few times. There, I said it. It feels good to get that off my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Protection.

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Feb 28, 2001

Year C. First Sunday in Lent, March 4, 2001

Year C. 1st Sunday of Lent March 4th, 2001 Lord of the Lake Lutheran Church Web page http://lordofthelake.org By The Rev. Jerry Morrissey, Esq., Pastor E-mail pastor@southshore.com Heavenly Father empower each of us here at Lord of the Lake Lutheran Church to know our identity as your children ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Pick Up The Oars!

Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 5, 2003

This week we’re going to talk about the difference between how we want to be perceived as Christians, and how we should be perceived. Learn how we’re nothing special, but we’ve got an important job to do.

How do you like to be seen? What’s the image you like to portray to the outside world? Maybe for you its self confidence, or knowledgeable, or “too cool for school”. At a golf course, four men approached the sixteenth tee. The straight fairway ran along a road and bike path fenced off on the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-21

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Raising Of Jairus’ Daughter Series

Contributed by David Moore on Jul 22, 2010

To show how the Lord met the needs of a child and her parents.

The Raising of Jairus’ Daughter Text: Mark 5:21-43 Introduction: This section of Mark’s Gospel is filled with impossible cases. It has been called the Home Of The Hopeless. There are four impossible, hopeless situations recounted in Mark 4:35-5:43. There is the Troubled Sea, the Tormented Sinner, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Baptist

Good News - The End Of Rules Series

Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 14, 2007

How to defeat legalism

Audio at http://www.adrian.warnock.info/2005/10/good-news-end-of-rules-blogging.htm Good News- the end of rules Religions the world over have one thing in common: rules If we are honest rules both attract us with their ability to give us certainty about what we should do and repel us because we ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Every Believer's Value

Contributed by Dean Shriver on Jun 1, 2006

Do you ever struggle with other believers? Do you sometimes find yourself looking around wondering if one of your dear brothers or sisters in Christ is ever going to get their act together? When’s he going to get over his sin? Will she ever stop her w

July 31, 2005 EVERY BELIEVER’S VALUE Matthew 18:10-14 Do you ever struggle with other believers? Do you sometimes find yourself looking around wondering if one of your dear brothers or sisters in Christ is ever going to get their act together? When’s he going to get over his sin? Will she ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:10-14

Denomination: Baptist