Sermons on The Ten Commandments:

Let's Go Fox Hunting!

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jul 23, 2004

A look at how this elegant love song has an important message for us today. We will focus on three things: the foxes; the vines (the vineyard) and the grapes.

LET’S GO FOX HUNTING! “Catch us the foxes, The little foxes that spoil the vines, For our vines have tender grapes.” Song of Solomon 2:15 (NKJV) The Song of Solomon is a love song rife with metaphor and allegory. On the face of it, this elegant song depicts the courtship of King Solomon and a ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 2:15

Denomination: Baptist

The Antichrist & You

Contributed by Justin Yarnell on Dec 9, 2005

Learn what in the world you have to do with the antichrist.

the anti-christ and you So, just what is the anti-christ - anti & christ. The subject of the anti-christ is one of great speculation. I remember when I was growing up, people thought that Gorbechev’ was the antichrist, and then when he didn’t really turn out to be him, people thought that Bill ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Smoking And Other Addictions

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 23, 2025

Any activity or substance use that harms your body, mind or spirit and can leave you addicted to it is evil.

Homily on Smoking and Other Enslaving Addictions Saint Paul’s letter to the church in Galatia was one of his earliest communications with the Church. He had visited that area early in his missionary journeys and left there a church with the kind of spiritual fire and enthusiasm we associate with ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, Galatians 5:19-21, 2 Timothy 1:7, 2 Peter 1:5-7

Denomination: Catholic

Who Holds The Key To Human Happiness? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 20, 2024

We are shocked and horrified, but we are no longer surprised.

Palm Sunday 1964 Growing up in the 1950s and sixties, and going to Catholic schools, our Boomer generation hardly ever heard of things that are common today, and nobody knew that the Rockefeller foundation was funding researchers to reduce the Catholic population by finding a “Catholic ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 50:4-7, Philippians 2:6-11, Mark 11:1-10

Denomination: Catholic

What's The Deal With The Law?

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 14, 2006

This sermon answered a question submitted by someone in the congregation.

Note: This sermon was from a series where I answered questions about the Bible submitted by the congregation. "Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. I tell you the truth, until heaven and earth disappear, not the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Rich Young Ruler And The Dark Side Of Love Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Mar 2, 2023

There's a bright side of love, but there's also a dark side to it. This rich young ruler fell victim to the dark side of love after he spoke to Jesus.

(Full disclosures: 1, this message is based on a sermon preached at First Baptist Church, Chamois, MO, on 2-26-2023. This is not an exact transcription. (2, Sermon Central has accepted another message on this text, called “Go thy way-Jesus and the rich young ruler” but this is a different ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Man In The Mirror

Contributed by Nate Barbour on Jul 30, 2003

Get to know the "real" you as you look into the mirror to find your true identity.

The Man in the Mirror An Accurate Reflection of the Real You 5/7/03 I. Introduction A man was looking for a job and he noticed that there was an opening at the local zoo. He inquired about the job and discovered that the zoo had a very unusual position that they wanted to fill. Apparently their ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:11-12, 2 Corinthians 3:7-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The 12 Days Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Dec 20, 2008

A fun look and Scriptural examination of the doctrines and teachings reportedly behind the symbols of the popular song.

“THE 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS” Christmas Caroling In The Word – Message 3 Rev. Todd G. Leupold, Perth Bible Church, 12/14/2008 AM INTRODUCTION: The Twelve Politically-Correct Days of Christmas On the 12th day of the Euro-centric-intolerant-fundamentalist-imposed midwinter festival, my current true ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 34:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

This Changes Everything Series

Contributed by Allen James on Mar 8, 2010

The first message in a 7-Part Series, Shift - A New Way of Thinking. Today's message from Matthew 5:17-20 explores Jesus' connection with the Old Testament.

This Changes Everything • Matthew 5:17-20 Introduction: As Jesus identifies in the Beatitudes, a Kingdom person should HUNGER and THIRST for righteousness. He is not simply interested in our AGREEMENT but rather our SURRENDER. About this passage: Serve as an intro to the five blocks of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

From Ruin To Rescue

Contributed by Judith Hand on Feb 4, 2008

From original sin to redemption this sermon traces Adam’s sin and death-sentence to Jesus’s victory over temptation and death.

From Ruin to Rescue Gen 2:15-17 1st test – First man Matt 4: 1-11 2nd test – Second man Romans 5:12-19 Final exam -perfect grade If I were taking a poll of folks on the street at random, I think most of them would know about the story of Adam and Eve and how they failed to listen to God’s one ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-19

Denomination: Methodist

The God Of Another Chance

Contributed by Rodney Mason on Oct 18, 2000

Jonah is in an all to familiar place of life, the place were we have failed to do what God has commanded.

Jonah is in an all to familiar place of life, the place were we have failed to do what God has commanded. And God has to spank us to get us recentered in His will. So after the time of refocusing, God comes to Jonah again with His plan. There are 3 truthes we find in this 2nd chance: 1. The ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1

Three Principles Of Discipleship (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Mar 29, 2001

Many people fear discipleship but it is the primary command of the ’Great Commission’. This study looks at how we all fit into this calling.

Three Principles of Discipleship (Part 1) Matthew 28 18 And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, "All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. 19 "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, Ecclesiastes 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Three Principles Of Discipleship (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Mar 29, 2001

Many people fear discipleship but it is the primary command of the ’Great Commission’. This study looks at how we all fit into this calling.

Three Principles of Discipleship (Part 2) 2. Teaching The next step in discipleship is teaching. The relationship side of discipleship gets off target because we have been taught that these two go together. The relationship may produce opportunities to share and teach each other, but the focus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, Galatians 1:8-9, Galatians 1:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Affair Proofing Your Marriage Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Aug 2, 2004

4th in a 5 part series of applying Biblical answers to family issues. (Using the 10 commandments as the Biblical basis.)

"AFFAIR-PROOFING YOUR MARRIAGE" Exodus 20:14, Matthew 5:27-28, Hebrews 13:4 INTRODUCTION: As you drive and see signs (common road signs)like these do you resent it or appreciate it? If you understand that D.O.T. puts those signs there for your protection due to certain road conditions you ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:14

Denomination: Christian Church

The Contented Family Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Aug 2, 2004

5th in a 5 part series applying Biblical answers to family issues. (Using the 10 commandments as a Biblical basis)

THE CONTENTED FAMILY EXODUS 20:17 & I TIMOTHY 6:6-10 & 17-20 INTRODUCTION: A Sunday School teacher told her class of 2nd graders the story found in Luke 16 of the Rich man and Lazarus. How that when they were here upon the earth the rich man had everything that money could buy and poor ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:17

Denomination: Christian Church