Sermons on Their Destiny Was Destruction:

Shame Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Sep 22, 2009

In the lives of many Christians shame can be even more destructive than sin.

2. Barriers to Godly Growth September 13th, 2009 Shame A new pastor was visiting the homes of some of the people in his congregation. He came to one house and he knocked but there was no answer. He could see the lights were on and it seemed very obvious that someone was home so he knocked ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:9-15

Denomination: *other

One Great Nation

Contributed by Thomas Bracewell on Sep 30, 2008

Hymn written following the destruction of the World Trace Center on 9-11-01

One Great Nation (A National Hymn) Tune same as “See How Great A Flame Aspires” One Great nation shall proclaim, God’s sure love through Jesus name. This world racked by toil and strife, Faith’s example gives new life. Freedom’s torch a kindled flame, Liberty’s message doth maintain. May our ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:10

Denomination: *other

Let Go Of Worry Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on May 9, 2008

Worry is not often thought of as a sin, but worry is destructive and it needs to be let go of.

Let Go of Worry Introduction: On the slope of Longs Peak in Colorado lie the ruins of a huge tree. Naturalists say that it stood for over 400 years. It had weathered thousands of storms and had been hit with lighting 14 times. At the end, an army of beetles attacked the tree and leveled it to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith Over Fear

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Jul 4, 2008

A SERMON THAT DEALS WITH THE DESTRUCTIVE POWER FEAR CAN HAVE IN A CHRISTIAN PERSONS LIFE!!

FAITH OVER FEAR REV 2:8-11 INTRO: THE WORDS OF CHRIST TO THE CHURCH AT SMYRNA 1: FIRST AND THE LAST A) JESUS IDENTIFIES HIMSELF B) THE ONE WHO IS NOW C) THE ONE WHO WAS THEN D) AND THE ONE WHO WILL BE POINT: CHRIST IS SPEAKING IN A WAY THAT IS COMFORTING AND ALSO EMPOWERING TO THE CHRISTIAN ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:7-11

Denomination: Other

A Divine D-Day Is Coming

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jul 14, 2008

A Divine D-Day Is Coming 1) Destruction for unbelievers 2) Deliverance for believers

The operation was the largest single-day invasion of all time. Just under 200,000 Allied naval and merchant navy personnel delivered over 130,000 troops along a stretch of the Normandy coast in France. They, in turn, were supported by 12,000 aircraft flying 14,000 sorties. These invaders’ goal was ...read more

Scripture: Joel 3:12-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Low Man Wins!

Contributed by Keith Crocker on Apr 22, 2018

The Key ingredient in a fruitful, mature Christian life is humility. Pride preludes destruction.

JOB 2:29 29 When men are cast down, then thou shalt say, There is lifting up; and he shall save the humble person. It has been my experience that in most cases God sees pride as a bad thing. As a matter of fact I cant think of a time in the Bible that God saw pride as a positive but a ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lot's Lessons

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Oct 24, 2015

In the story of Lot and the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, we see several spiritual lessons.

Lot’s Lessons Genesis 19:1-38 (NLT) . Intro: Life Lessons, sometimes they are hard aren’t they? I have a Question for you, how many have ever learned a lesson the easy way? It seems all lessons are learned the hard way. I used to think that if I could only get my children to listen to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is Your Commitment? Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 19, 2015

Zeal is great when it is directed by God. It can be very destructive when it is not.

Where is your commitment? Let me begin with three illustrations. (Slide of picture of Howard Hughes in his youth) All he ever really wanted in life was more. He wanted more money, so he parlayed inherited wealth into a billion-dollar pile of assets. He wanted more fame, so he broke into the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When The Word Brings The Nuclear Option Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 18, 2019

This vision points us to the destructive power of the Word when people reject it.

WHAT DOES THE VISION MEAN? 1. God’s Word is not hidden and is seeking you out. - Zechariah 5:1-2. - Let’s begin with the vision statement in v. 2 and its three pieces. a. “Scroll.” - This obviously points us to God’s Word. A scroll is parchment with writing, which is how the manuscripts were ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 5:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Consuming Power Of Sin Series

Contributed by Bobby Oliver on Jul 9, 2018

Sin starts with pride, sin wants control, sin is destructive, and sin is deceptive.

The Consuming Power of Sin Exodus 10:1-20 - We’re continuing our study through the book of Exodus. - As we study each passage, we’re asking the question, “What can I learn about honoring God from this text?” - Last week, we looked at the seventh plague, the plague of hail, and how it illustrated ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 10:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Micah 1-4

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Jan 23, 2021

Destruction in Israel and Judah; Woe to Oppressors; Rulers Denounced; Peaceful Latter Days

Chapter 1 and 2 is a Witness against Israel, Samaria is to be destroyed Destruction in Israel and Judah (735-710BC per Marilyn Hickey Ministries) 1: 1 The (A)word of the LORD which came to (B)Micah of Moresheth in the days of (C)Jotham, (D)Ahaz, and (E)Hezekiah, kings of Judah, and which he saw ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

The Lust Trap PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 5, 2023

Address the issue of lust, its destructive consequences, and the path to freedom that God provides.

Good morning, Church family. Today, we're going to tackle an issue that's as old as humanity itself, yet as relevant as the latest headline. We're going to talk about the lust trap – the seductive allure that's snagged many a soul, the destructive consequences it brings, and the liberating path to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-30

Topics: Lust

Strife Among Brethren Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 29, 2025

Strife among brethren causes more destruction than external enemies and weakens the testimony of God’s people.

STRIFE AMONG BRETHREN3 By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Judges 12 Judges 12:4–6 – “Then Jephthah gathered together all the men of Gilead, and fought with Ephraim: and the men of Gilead smote Ephraim, because they said, Ye Gileadites are fugitives of Ephraim among the Ephraimites, and among the ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

You Learn From What You Keep Gazing

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 10, 2025

What we continually behold shapes our lives, moulds our character, and influences our destiny.

YOU LEARN FROM WHAT YOU KEEP GAZING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Corinthians 3:18 Key Verse: “But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord.” (2 Corinthians 3:18) Supporting ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hallelujah! Revelation 19 Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Nov 16, 2013

Why would the host of heaven rejoice over massive destruction of a city, a system and a multitude of humanity? All of the rebellion, the filth, the hurt, destruction, war, famine, pestilence, suffering, evil and tyranny end forever. Hallelujah!

Revelation 19:1 After this I heard what sounded like the roar of a great multitude in heaven shouting: (Hallelujah! Salvation and glory and power belong to our God) THE BRIDE VS THE HARLOT Why are they saying “Hallelujah!”? 1. Because the Harlot is judged. 2. Because we are invited ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:1-5

Denomination: *other