Sermons on The Insanity Of Sin:

More Than Skin Deep

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Dec 13, 2021

A Sermon for the 3rd Sunday in Advent, Year C

December 12, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Luke 3:7-18 More than Skin Deep Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. When composer Leonard Bernstein was the director of the New York Philharmonic Orchestra, he was asked a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:7-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Incompletion Of Conquest Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 7, 2022

Here, the Israelites became distracted from their purpose by a desire for worldly gain. They sought a more luxurious existence, with the ease of someone else doing all the work, and they ran from battle and confrontation.

In 1797 the governor of Louisiana granted Daniel Boone ten thousand acres of land in Missouri; however, he failed to make the trip to New Orleans to complete the title. He instead became distracted by an opportunity to be appointed chief of the district of St. Charles.(1) While he was ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 16:9-10, Joshua 17:12-13, Judges 1:27-33, Judges 3:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Fairy Tales 3 - Three Billy Goats Gruff Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 23, 2022

We learned them as children, but did we learn from them? There is truth wrapped up in these tales!

I. Introduction These are the stories we learned as children and perhaps now you are in turn telling the same tales to your children or grandchildren. These stories were told by our teachers or at our bedtime to help us drift off to sleep. These tales taught us morals. However, unknown to many of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:13, Joshua 10:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Always Has A Plan Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 31, 2020

Even in dire circumstances and the upending of God’s good plan for the world, He has a plan, and He provides the grace that makes a way for salvation. We can be thankful for His plan and His grace (of which Jerry will expand on at the end of this month.

God Always Has A Plan Jeffery Anselmi / General Worst Year Ever / Hope / Genesis 3:14–21 The year 2020 has not treated us well. It’s been a terrible year; what do we have to be thankful for? This four-week series explores what we as Christians can be grateful for, even in hard circumstances, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:14-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rebellion

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Jan 10, 2021

The rebellious leader seem to all have the same characteristics that shows up in evil ways: pride, selfishness, jealousy, greed, lust for power, and disregard for the will of God even when they proclaim belief in Him.

Sunday Afternoon Message from Pastor Roy: We have been through a lot in our United Methodist Church, other denominations also, our local Churches and in our Country. Leadership and CoVid are problems but not insurmountable for God. I hear people asking why God is letting this happen. I hear ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 16:31-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When Revival Comes Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 15, 2021

Ezra 9:5-9 shows us three ways that Revival Comes: 1) When people acknowledge their Personal Sinfulness (Ezra 9:5-6), 2) When people acknowledge their Collective Responsibility (Ezra 9:7), 3) When people acknowledge their Godly Activity (Ezra 9:8-9)

Ezra 9:5-9 5 And at the evening sacrifice I rose from my fasting, with my garment and my cloak torn, and fell upon my knees and spread out my hands to the LORD my God, 6 saying: “O my God, I am ashamed and blush to lift my face to you, my God, for our iniquities have risen higher than our heads, ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 9:5-9

Denomination: Other

Believer's Life Of Holiness

Contributed by Patrick Agbonkpolor on Jan 16, 2021

The holiness of life is a necessity for every professing Christian. It is the visa that grants us access to God's Kingdom for without it no man can see the Lord.

TOPIC: BELIEVER'S LIFE OF HOLINESS. TEXT: HEBREWS 12:14.; LEVITICUS 19:2 Hebrews 12:14 Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord: Leviticus 19:2 Speak unto all the congregation of the children of Israel and say unto them, Ye shall be holy: for I the ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 19:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Grace-Filled Goodbye Series

Contributed by John Bright on Jan 16, 2021

Working through the book of Philippians using consecutive expository preaching. Philippians 4:20-23

Series: Philippians Sermon: “A Grace-Filled Goodbye” Philippians 4:20-23 Pastor John Bright Philippians 4 “20 Now to our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen. 21 Greet every saint in Christ Jesus. The brethren who are with me greet you. 22 All the saints greet you, but especially those ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:20-23, Acts 17:6, Galatians 3:26-29, 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Methodist

27 The Second Rebellion Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Jan 25, 2021

This is the 27th of 31 devotions in a series called, 'The Church Called Jonah.' This devotion is about Jonah rebelling against the Lord the second time - this time for a different reason though.

The Second Rebellion Jonah 4:5: “Jonah had gone out and sat down at a place east of the city. There he made himself a shelter, sat in its shade, and waited to see what would happen to the city.” “Jonah had gone out and sat down at a place east of the city…” No sooner than Jonah has this second ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:5, Luke 15:10, Luke 19:11-27, Hebrews 2:1-3, 1 Corinthians 10:1-5, Psalm 95:7-11, Hebrews 3:7-11, Hebrews 3:12-19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Psalm 58 - The Doom Of The Godless Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 29, 2021

Psalm 58 is classified as an imprecatory psalm {1], chiefly because of the sixfold curse in verses 6-9. In it, David is calling for judgment, but not because of some personal wrong done to him. It is rather the failure of the rulers to administer justice, and the abuse of judicial power.

Home Lessons Wednesday, December 16, 2015 Tom Lowe PSALM 58 Title: THE DOOM OF THE GODLESS (To the choirmaster; Altaschith {2], Michtam of David, according to Due Not Destroy.) Theme: An imprecatory prayer against the enemy Psalm 58 (KJV) 1 Do ye indeed speak ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 58:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

To Obey Is Better Than Sacrifice

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 11, 2021

We look at the fall of King Saul. We see how he rationalized his sins by selective obedience, shifting blame, and subterfuge. Then we study the true nature of obedience and end with an enlightening story.

TO OBEY IS BETTER THAN SACRIFICE 1 Sam. 15:1-30 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: KNOWING IS NOT DOING 1. United Press International (UPI) reported that termites had eaten through a large stack of documents entitled, “Control of Termites” in the mail room of the University of California at Berkley. 2. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:1-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Cuando El Amor Corre Más Rápido Que La Vergüenza

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Aug 26, 2025

El amor de Dios no espera a que nos organicemos. Corre a nuestro encuentro en medio de nuestro caos.

Título: Cuando el amor corre más rápido que la vergüenza Introducción: El amor de Dios no espera a que nos organicemos. Corre a nuestro encuentro en medio de nuestro caos. Escritura: Lucas 15:11-32 Reflexión Queridos amigos, La anciana de la cafetería ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Other

Kapag Ang Pag-Ibig Ay Tumakbo Ng Mas Mabilis Kaysa Sa Kahiya-Hiya

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Aug 26, 2025

Ang pag-ibig ng Diyos ay hindi naghihintay para sa ating pagsasama-sama. Tumatakbo ito para salubungin kami sa aming gulo.

Pamagat: Kapag ang Pag-ibig ay Tumakbo ng Mas Mabilis kaysa sa Kahiya-hiya Intro: Ang pag-ibig ng Diyos ay hindi naghihintay para sa ating pagsasama-sama. Tumatakbo ito para salubungin kami sa aming gulo. Banal na Kasulatan: Lucas 15:11-32 Pagninilay Mahal na mga kaibigan, Ang matandang babae ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Other

Breakin’ Aachan

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 6, 2025

The story of Achan reminds us that hidden sin always breaks trust, breaks community, and breaks us — but in Christ, even the Valley of Trouble can become a Door of Hope.

Introduction: This morning, the message is called “Breakin’ Aachan.” Yeah, you heard me right. Because what we’re about to look at is a man who broke trust with God, broke covenant with his people, and in the end… it broke him. But the good news is this: God doesn’t just leave us in the Valley ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 2:15

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Genisis 3: 1 – 24 - The Fall

Contributed by Peter Reece on Sep 28, 2025

The Fall and the real nature of Original Sin

Genesis 3: 1 – 24 - The Fall Last week we looked at the story of creation in the book of Genesis. How God created a People, and he placed then in a beautiful garden to be the Land in which they lived, and as they carried out his purposes to spread that garden throughout the would, they would know ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-14