Sermons on Toxic Mindset:

Easter

Contributed by James Wilson on Nov 23, 2000

Jesus Arose!

Easter John 15:13 Back in the 1880Easter John 15:13 Back in the 1880's Nietzsche declared that "God is dead," and before the turn of the Twentieth Century, Shaw and Wells chimed in saying the 20th Century would mark the end of the world's "religious phase." Yet, today a church now meets in ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13

Denomination: Baptist

Keeping Your Marriage Relationship Pure Series

Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 14, 2007

Responsible love with others includes that I learn to share the bed with only my wife, and no one else. Self-control applies also in the bedroom.

Marriage is honorable among all, and the bed undefiled; but fornicators and adulterers God will judge. (Hebrews 13:4 NKJV) The word bed here is used in the New Testament a total of four times. Two times in Romans, once in Luke and once in Hebrews. In Romans 9:10, it says this: And not only this; ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:4

Denomination: Baptist

Revelation, Part 12 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Apr 29, 2007

Study of the Book of Revelation

Revelation, Part 12 Revelation 8:1-13 Introduction Last time, we concluded with the importance of the 144,000 sealed We discussed these souls being sealed to deliver God’s word to all the nations These come from the 12 tribes of Israel – 12,000 from each When they are finished preaching, the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 8:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Family, Love, And Grace Series

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Sep 15, 2006

To truly accept God’s love, we must learn to love ourselves as well as others.

Family, Love, and Grace 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 I. On the surface Madea’s Family Reunion is comedy about family and love. For families to survive love is necessary and crucial. It may be a cliché but what the world needs now is love. What the family needs now is love. What the church needs now is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Get Drunk The Right Way Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Oct 7, 2016

There are addictions that destroy us, like too much wine or other intoxicants, and addictions that make us better. We need to become addicted to the good and throw away the bad, each of us becoming musicians for God

18 Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit, 19 speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit. Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord Do Not & Do Many recent studies have demonstrated the benefits of drinking a small ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-19

Denomination: *other

Clean Hearts And Clean Hands Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Feb 15, 2022

Blessed are the pure in heart: God blesses us when our heads, hearts and hands are clean. Then we can experience the world as He does.

Flint Michigan water crisis City in decline. In 2014, switched it’s drinking water supply from Detroit to the Flint River. The river had served as a dumping place for factories, meatpacking plants and paper mills. Raw sewage was dumped there along with toxic runoff from farms and landfills. In ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8, Ecclesiastes 7:29, Jeremiah 17:9, Titus 2:14, 2 Timothy 2:21-22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Handling "dragons"! Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Feb 28, 2021

What are "dragons" like and how do we handle them?

We are almost done with our study of the Book of Job. We noted at the end of the Book, God challenged Job, and in a way, God challenges all people (including every person today), by asking questions which only God can truly answer! Again, the point of God’s questioning is: No matter how smart, how ...read more

Scripture: Job 41:1-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Forgiveness And Wholeness Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 4, 2021

Carrying the weight of guilt affects us, body, mind, and spirit. God's forgiveness of us and our forgiveness of others brings healing to our whole being.

March 3, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Mark 2:1-12; Psalm 32 Forgiveness and Wholeness Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. We aren’t like a car. You can take apart a car and put it back together. It’ll run just ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Love In Bloom Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 11, 2019

Genuine believers put in great effort toward loving fellow believers, and yet are willing to be hated for doing right.

Love in Bloom (I John 3:11-18) 1. In the world, a lot of people do things for spite. Here are a few real life examples from some blogs: Today, my boss got mad at me because I told her that I wouldn't be able to work two days out of the week, due to college classes. She then cut back my hours ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Last Day's Satanic Tools

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 13, 2021

Few identify fear, worry, being offended, annoyance, frustration, depression, anxiety, stress and panic attacks as some of the best tools our enemy has in his tool box. Paul shakes the snake in the fire.

LAST DAYS SATANIC TOOLS: BEWARE By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com A LITTLE MORE OF JESUS AND A LITTLE LESS OF ME… Hebrews 12:12 Wherefore lift up the hands which hang down, and the feeble knees; 13 And make straight paths for your feet, lest that which is lame be turned out of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:12-15, Matthew 24:10, Luke 21:26-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Let No-One Put Asunder

Contributed by Michael Bates on Sep 5, 2023

Christian marriage is sacred. This short sermon describes what the biblical definition of marriage is and what the biblical grounds for divorce are. God hates divorce so therefore divorce should only be the very last option in any marriage.

You probably already know what this mini-sermon is about before I even finish this first sentence. Well, you are right, it's about marriage. Now in this message, I’m talking about the biblical definition and Christian view of marriage, not the secular view and what today’s society wants ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:4-6, Ephesians 5:31, Malachi 2:16, Matthew 19:9, Psalm 11:5, Psalm 147:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Biblical Solutions To Stress Series

Contributed by Anitha Jabastion on Aug 5, 2023

Can we say, “I am stress-free”? All of us will experience some stress in our lives; this is normal. We require some level of stress to keep us attentive and motivated. What about excessive stress, though?

Can we say, “I am stress-free”? All of us will experience some stress in our lives; this is normal. We require some level of stress to keep us attentive and motivated. What about excessive stress, though? We have all probably at some point or another felt the crippling effects of stress. Studies ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:20, Joshua 1:5, Philippians 4:13, Jeremiah 29:11, Matthew 11:28, Psalm 147:3, Psalm 9:9  (view more)  (view less)

What Is The Right Question?

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Oct 6, 2021

The rich young ruler ran up to Jesus and asked Him what he had to do to get eternal life. Jesus not only looked at his outward appearance but his inner being.

October 10, 2021 Sermon Title: What is the right question? Scripture Text: Mark 10:17-31 There are many things we can disagree on but drug and alcohol is not normally one of them. Here is just some of the information. Despite the rise in opioid addictions, alcohol abuse is the most ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Responding To Rejection And Hostility Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 7, 2025

Rejection, especially after genuine efforts to do good, can be deeply painful. But 2 Samuel 10 shows us that our response matters more than the offence itself.

RESPONDING TO REJECTION AND HOSTILITY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Samuel 10:1-19 Supporting Texts: Romans 12:18-21, Matthew 5:44, Psalm 35:1, Isaiah 54:17, Proverbs 26:4-5 INTRODUCTION: 2 Samuel 10 presents a significant lesson in how acts of kindness can be misinterpreted and even met ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 10:1-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Dangers Of Unresolved Family Issues Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 8, 2025

The story of Amnon, Tamar, and Absalom reveals how hidden sins and parental inaction can sow the seeds of long-term destruction.

THE DANGERS OF UNRESOLVED FAMILY ISSUES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Samuel 13-14 Supporting Texts: Ephesians 6:4, Genesis 37:3-4, Colossians 3:21, Hebrews 12:15, Matthew 5:23-24 INTRODUCTION: The house of David, though anointed and chosen, experienced a deep and painful family crisis ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God