Sermons on Tickling Ears:

Doing Right The Wrong Way

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Sep 2, 2003

David decided to bring the ark to Jerusalem. The Philistines had captured it during the last sad days of Eli. It caused them so much trouble they put it on a cart and returned it, and for awhile it stayed at the house of Abinadab (1 Samuel 7:1).

DOING RIGHT THE WRONG WAY Scripture: 2 Samuel 6 INTRODUCTION David decided to bring the ark to Jerusalem. The Philistines had captured it during the last sad days of Eli. It caused them so much trouble they put it on a cart and returned it, and for awhile it stayed at the house of Abinadab (1 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 1:6, 1 Samuel 7:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Only God Knows How

Contributed by Keith Shuler on Nov 3, 2002

God’s plan include; peace, welfare, a future and the ability to hope again despite how present circumstances may be

Only God Knows How Jeremiah 29:10-14 In our society many people are wondering what’s going to happen next. People are making fortunes attempting to predict the future. They’ve made some of their money off Christians.. Cleo, the Jamaican born Floridian, has made countless millions off people in ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Play When You Pray

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Oct 9, 2019

The Sincerity of Prayer

DON’T PLAY WHEN YOU PRAY MATT. 6: 5-7 1. INTRODUCTION. THERE ARE SOME THINGS THAT IT WOULD IN OUR BEST INTEREST NOT TO PLAY WITH. WHY? BECAUSE PLAYING WITH SOME THINGS CAN BE DETRIMENTAL TO OUR HEALTH. TO PLAY WITH A LOADED GUN CAN BE FATAL. PLAYING WITH A VENOMOUS SNAKE CAN BE FATAL. PLAYING ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5, Matthew 6:7

Denomination: Baptist

Lukewarm Church Series

Contributed by James Parker on Mar 6, 2011

The modern church has become the Laodicean church, lukewarm...

Revelation 3: 14-19 Luke warm Christians Last week we talked about what our resposibilty is as christians, now that the elections are over (mostly). We could gripe and complain, gloat and rejoice. We could be pessimistic or optimistic, but what we should be is praying. We are told to pray for our ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-19

Denomination: Baptist

Father's Day - Phases Of Fatherhood

Contributed by Bruce Johnson on Jun 17, 2023

Having three adult children allows me to reflect over the past 25 years and observe the different phases of being a Dad. I hope these observations with establish Godly expectations for younger Dads and help them on their journey through fatherhood.

Phases of Fatherhood The foundation of Fatherhood: GENESIS 2:15-24 (NIV) 5 The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it. 16 And the Lord God commanded the man, “You are free to eat from any tree in the garden; 17 but you must not eat from the tree of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:15-24, Genesis 4:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Tongue Can Make Or Break You Series

Contributed by James May on Nov 12, 2007

#11 in the Book of James Series begins a discourse on controlling the tongue.

11 The Tongue Can Make or Break You Book of James Series By Pastor Jim May There’s one little part of the body that all of us have a hard time controlling and that’s the tongue. That one little muscle is responsible for much grief in the world, and it has been the culprit behind many failed ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Things The Devil Does Not Want You To Know Series

Contributed by Aaron Gehlken on Jun 25, 2011

Launch our 2011 Annual Theme of "Holding Forth the Word." Commemorating the 400th Anniversary of the King James Bible, which we hold to be God's perfect word in the English language.

“Exciting to be part of the ground floor of what God is doing” - God called my family here 1.5 years ago - Not to be "just another church" o Christ centered in a day of man centered o God honoring worship in a day of religious entertainment o Bible teaching and preaching in a day of ear ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:4

Denomination: Baptist

Sound Doctrine For Unsound Times

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 11, 2025

For Proper 24 After Pentecost, Year C October 19, 2025

Sound Doctrine for Unsound Times 2 Timothy 3:14–4:5 NKJV But you must continue in the things which you have learned and been assured of, knowing from whom you have learned them, and that from childhood you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16, 2 Timothy 3:14-16, 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Giving On The Edge

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 5, 2001

An exhoratation revealing the absolute necessity of having Jesus as Lord as revealed thru the ideal of Christian giving.

GIVING ON THE EDGE—Luke 6:27-38 OR God’s Plan for Our Enemies Billy Bob goes to a diner for breakfast, buys a coffee a sits down to drink it. He looks on the side of his cup & finds a peel off prize. He pulls off the tab & yells, "I WON! I WON! I WON a motor home, I WON a motor home!" The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-38

Denomination: Baptist

When The Crowd Turns

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Apr 6, 2009

Life is good when the masses are behind us but what about when we find our message has fallen out of vogue? What are we to do when the cries turn from “Hosanna!” to “Crucify”?

Dakota Community Church April 5, 2009 When the Crowd Turns John 12:12-16 The next day the great crowd that had come for the Feast heard that Jesus was on his way to Jerusalem. They took palm branches and went out to meet him, shouting, "Hosanna!" "Blessed is he who comes in the name of ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-16

Denomination: Mennonite

And God Said

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 30, 2014

God has spoken.

And God Said Genesis 1:1-2:2 God had spoken. The one who speaks expects to be heard. And God was heard. Speaking is the first active verb of the universe. The only verb that existed before creation was the “is-ness” of God. There can be no speech without a speaker. Speaking is how God ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Grace Under Fire

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Sep 12, 2020

Sometimes speaking the truth will not be accepted, but many times we are called to Stand Up for God's Truth and don't understand how it will be used for God's Glory.

Grace Under Fire Acts 7:54-60 The Stoning of Stephen 54 When the members of the Sanhedrin heard this, they were furious and gnashed their teeth at him. 55 But Stephen, full of the Holy Spirit, looked up to heaven and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing at the right hand of God. 56 “Look,” he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-25, Acts 7:54-60, Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Nazarene

The Priority Of Preaching-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 28, 2010

Paul charged Timothy to preach the word of God as knowledge of it is vital to overcoming a hostile environment(3:15-17). Pastors must prioritize the faithful preaching of God’s revealed word but why? 5 incentives prioritizing the preaching of God’s word.

The PRIORITY of PREACHING-II—2Timothy 4:1-8 Attention: Preaching is a standardized & major part of the livelihood of a church. It is vital to the worship experience. It is necessary to alignment with Bible Study. It calls the hearer to action. It draws the hearer closer to God. But is it only ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Rechabites Are No Joke

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jun 14, 2021

Father's Day Message Here is the point: It is worth it to lead your family to follow God.

RECHABITES ARE NO JOKE JEREMIAH 35:1-19 #FathersDay2021 DAD JOKES PART 1… https://www.countryliving.com/life/a27452412/best-dad-jokes/ Why do fathers take an extra pair of socks when they go golfing?" "In case they get a hole in one!" "Singing in the shower is fun until you get ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 35:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do You Have A Biblical Worldview?

Contributed by Charles Lane Iii on Mar 27, 2004

Whether you view the world through its own eyes or through the eyes of God will make all the difference, in this life and for all eternity.

DO YOU HAVE A BIBLICAL WORLDVIEW? Text: Matthew 22:29 Jesus answered and said unto them, Ye do err, not knowing the Scriptures, nor the power of God. KJV Jesus replied, “You are in error because you do not know the Scriptures or the power of God. NIV Jesus answered and said to them, “You are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:29

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance