Sermons on Tolerable:

Sermon 9 - The Place Of Torment Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 4, 2025

Hell is just as real as heaven. The biblical images of heaven and hell are designed to convince us that we will want to go to heaven and won't want to go to hell. The good news is that no one has to go to hell because God has provided a way of escape and His name is Jesus.

A. Many of you have had the opportunity to travel on airplanes far more than me, but I question whether any enjoy it more than I do. 1. I’m like a kid in the candy store when I am on a plane - I’m fascinated with everything, from the notion of flight, to the view from 30,000 ft. 2. One of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:28, John 5:29, Matthew 24:38-39, Daniel 12:2, Romans 2:7-8, Luke 16:19-31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Manure And The Problem Of Evil Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 27, 2025

Jesus’ answer to the problem of evil—Repent or perish. Then demonstrate that repentance in your own life before God’s patience runs out.

The movie Forrest Gump addresses a lot of life’s issues including the problem of evil. Take a look (show Lt Dan against God; www.youtube.com/watch?v=jc374YQAjJg, stop at 48 second mark right before Lt. Dan starts using foul language). Lieutenant Dan had lost both legs in Vietnam and was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9, 1 John 1:9, Leviticus 19:23-25, 2 Peter 3:9-10, Romans 5:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Yield Not To Temptation PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 21, 2025

Resisting temptation requires recognizing its deceptive nature, relying on God’s strength and wisdom, and trusting His grace to overcome sin’s destructive pull.

If you’ve ever stood in front of the pantry at midnight, telling yourself, “Just a nibble,” you know something about the tug of temptation. It doesn’t always stride into the room; it sidles. It winks. It whispers. It promises comfort, relief, maybe a little spark of excitement. Everyone knows that ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-15

Topics: Lust, Temptation

Why God Hates Divorce And Violence (Cont.) Malachi Part 3 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 18, 2005

God hates divorce because of it devastating impact on family units. God hates violence because it destroys people’s lives and causes fear in a society.

Why God hates divorce and violence (cont.)! Malachi Pt. 3 Thesis: God hates divorce because of it devastating impact on family units. God hates violence because it destroys people’s lives and causes fear in a society. Scripture Text: Malachi 2:11-17 11Judah has broken faith. A detestable thing ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:11-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Going Public! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 2, 2012

Christians need to go public with their faith. When we are water baptized in front of others we are going public and testifying to those around us that we have become Christians. When we do this we are following a faith action step and a teaching by Jesus

Sermon: Going public Thesis: Christians need to go public with their faith. When we are water baptized in front of others we are going public and testifying to those around us that we have become Christians. When we do this we are following a faith action step and a teaching by Jesus. Going public ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Followers Have Discernment Series

Contributed by Grady Henley on Nov 4, 2011

Followers Have Discernment

Lesson 06 of the Follow Me Series Followers Have Discernment Compiled and Edited Grady Henley Key Verse: 1 Tim 3:14 These things write I unto thee, hoping to come unto thee shortly: 1 Tim 3:15 But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:26

Denomination: Baptist

Sceptre Of Power Series

Contributed by Daniel Njoku on Jun 17, 2017

Teachings Inspired by the Holy Spirit on the nature of man and relationship with the father

GOLDEN OLIVE SCEPTRE Who elsewhere has the most Wealth Who elsewhere has the most Swag Who elsewhere has the most Connections Who elsewhere has the most friends Truly, None but The ALL-MIGHTY Who anywhere gives the most freely Who anywhere pays to give you freedom Who anywhere gives ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 30:15

Thunder And Love Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 22, 2025

Exploring the life of John, one of the Sons of Thunder. Jesus renamed these two for their zeal, passion, defense and proclamation of Jesus and The Word.

Sermon: Thunder and Love: Thesis: Exploring the life of John, one of the Sons of Thunder. Jesus renamed these two for their zeal, passion, defense and proclamation of Jesus and The Word. Mark 3:16-19: The disciples James and John named as “Sons of Thunder.” Luke 9:51-56: The Samaritan Opposition ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:16-19, Mark 9:38-41, 1 John 4:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Living Hope

Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Sep 17, 2002

Deals with the believer’s living hope in Christ.

Our Living Hope (1 Peter 1:3-5) I. The Description of Our Hope A. Hope defined B. Living hope II. The Source of Our Hope: The God and Father of Our Lord Jesus Christ (v. 3) A. By the mercy of God (v. 3a) B. By the new birth (v. 3b) C. By the resurrection of Christ (v. 3c) III. The Inheritance of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Asking God To Bless Me--A Preview Of The Jabez Territory Series

Contributed by Don Hawks on Feb 25, 2002

To help apply what this Jabez prayer challenges a church family to do-and an individual’s role in that challenge

“Asking God to Bless Me!” --Preview of the Jabez Territory (The Challenges of the Prayer of Jabez Part 1 of 6) (Much of this message was developed from Bruce Wilkinson’s presentation on Visionary Leadership at the “Walk Thru Life with Purpose” Conference in Largo, FL, Feb. 5-7, 2002.) [I have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7, 1 Chronicles 4:10

Denomination: Methodist

Communicating Christ Effectively

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 4, 2002

Paul had four qualities that enabled him to effectively communicate Christ which we also need.

COMMUNICATING CHRIST EFFECTIVELY Acts 17:16-34 INTRO.- ILL.- A stranger entered the church in the middle of the sermon and seated himself in the back pew. After a while he began to fidget. Leaning over to a white-haired man at his side, evidently an old member of the congregation, he whispered: ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Enriched Series

Contributed by David Welch on Feb 25, 2003

First in a series on 1 Corinthians focusing on the spiritual position of the believers in spite of their practice.

Chico Alliance Church September 15, 2002 Pastor David Welch “Enriched” I Corinthians 1:1-9 Introduction to the Book BACKGROUND OF CORINTH--THE CITY Major trade center Entertainment center Two types of games--Olympian/Isthmian. Isthmian held in Corinth. Cosmopolitan population--Greeks, Roman ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Believing Is Seeing Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Mar 12, 2003

Our faith in Jesus Christ progressively heals us of our spiritual blindness.

(Note: This sermon was introduced with scene # 32 from "Traveling Light") I’ve always had a secret fear about going blind. Out of all my senses, sight would be the most difficult for me to live without. Maybe it’s because I love to read so much. I always hated those assignments in high school that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:10-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Shocking Truth About God Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Mar 31, 2003

What is God really like? He is good, He is patient, and He is loving. But He is holy and you must consider Jesus’ warning: IF YOU REJECT GOD’S SON, YOU WILL RECEIVE GOD’S JUDGEMENT.

The Shocking Truth About God Luke 20:9-19 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION Most of us are familiar with product warning labels. Here are some actual warning labels that are rather humorous: 1. Window air conditioning units are now required to display the warning: CAUTION - AVOID DROPPING AIR ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:9-19

Denomination: Baptist

"Becoming Psychically Conscious Of Our State Of Surrender."

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jun 10, 2002

June 16, 2002 -- FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST -- Proper 6 Matthew 9:35--10:8 Color: Green Title: “Becoming psychically conscious of our state of surrender is a life-long challenge, a life-long discipline.”

June 16, 2002 -- FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST -- Proper 6 Matthew 9:35--10:8 Color: Green Title: “Becoming psychically conscious of our state of surrender is a life-long challenge, a life-long discipline.” The Harvest Is Great, the Laborers Few 35 Then Jesus went about all the cities and ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran