Sermons on Toxic People:

Jesus On Integrity Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 5, 2002

Jesus says that we are to be people of our word, or people of integrity.

INTRODUCTION  Paul Harvey told a story of some young men who were late to class.  Four high school boys were late to their morning classes one-day. They entered the classroom and solemnly told their teacher they were detained due to a flat tire. The sympathetic teacher smiled and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prophets Are God’s Artists

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 10, 2023

Prophets are God’s artists who paint God’s mind on people’s hearts. They paint God’s anger, anguish, love, blessing, and happiness on people’s hearts.

Prophets are God’s artists who paint God’s mind on people’s hearts. They paint God’s anger, anguish, love, blessing, and happiness on people’s hearts. They move when God moves, speak when God tells them to speak, and hide when God says so. They paint the impressions and nature of God the Father on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:7

Preach On, Brother John

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Dec 22, 2006

John the Baptist preaching is for all people because all people are sinners.

Message: “Preach On, Brother John” Text: “And he went into all the region around the Jordan, preaching a baptism of repentance for the remission of sins” (Luke 3:3). Who was John the Baptist? Why did John preach baptism of repentance for the remission of sins? Who gave John the authority to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:7-18

Denomination: Christian Church

"Serve The Lord With Gladness,” And Why?

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 16, 2007

why we are to be a thankful people - a people who serve the Lord with gladness.

“Serve the Lord with gladness,” and WHY? Psalm 100 One morning a deacon was asked to go to the airport and meet the preacher who was coming to his church to conduct a revival. He went but was not sure as to what the preacher looked like. He carefully examined the passengers as they exited the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

"Faith In Action"

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Nov 15, 2004

Faith creates the supernatural atmosphere for God to touch people’s lives.

FAITH CREATES THE ATMOSPHERE! *Mark 2:1-2:5 “Several days later Jesus returned to Capernaum, and the news of his arrival spread quickly through the town. 2 Soon the house where he was staying was so packed with visitors that there wasn’t room for one more person, not even outside the door. And ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Importance Of Love

Contributed by Jim Kane on May 17, 2007

The fifth sermon in the series ‘The People’s Choice Sermon Series.’

(Slide 1) Well it is Valentine week and it will be the first time since Susan and I have been married that I have been away over night on Valentine’s Day. But I will remember her on Valentine’s Day. Gary Foster Consulting noted a year or so ago that of the ‘seven major gifting holidays, Valentine’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Church Of God

Caring: How Do I Do It?

Contributed by Jim Kane on May 17, 2007

The final sermon in the series, ‘The People’s Choice Sermon Series.’

This morning we come to the final sermon in our initial 2007 series, ‘The People’s Choice Sermon Series,’ that has a practical focus and message (Slide 1), ‘Caring, How Do I Do It?’ This sermon is in response to a request, as have the other sermons, about what to say and how to respond to those who ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:9-10

Denomination: Church Of God

Externally Focused: Showing Compassion Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on May 29, 2007

As the church looks outwardly let us be people of compassion for other people.

External Focus: Showing Compassion Introduction: I learn more and more about the importance of being honest with ourselves, especially concerning our relationship with Christ. I think that sometimes we as the church live an idealistic life. We don’t like to admit faults; we are too stoic and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Liar, Liar Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Apr 15, 2014

Jesus is the truth, so too should His people be people of the truth.

“Liar, Liar” Matthew 5:33-37 The term “ethic” refers to moral principles which govern the behavior of a person or a group. The root word is “ethos” which is the Greek word for “character”. A person or group is characterized by the principles ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What’s For Supper

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on May 30, 2011

What we add to people’s life can be helpful or hurtful.

2 Kings 4:38-41-And Elisha returned to Gilgal, and there was a famine in the land. Now the sons of the prophets were sitting before him; and he said to his servant, “Put on the large pot, and boil stew for the sons of the prophets.” So one went out into the field to gather herbs, and found a wild ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:38-41

Denomination: Baptist

Works For The Devil Too!

Contributed by Bishop Johnathan Hester on Jul 6, 2009

The devil loves to make a playground out of people’s minds and imaginations.

Mark 11:23 Works for the Devil Too! For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:23

Denomination: Apostolic

"Moment Of Silence" - Worship Service Of The Godless

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Aug 21, 2007

This is not the time for the true church to be silent in the face of people’s grief and uncertainty

“The LORD is near to all who call upon Him, to all who call upon Him in truth.” Psalm 145:18 April 23, 2007 was exactly one week after the now infamous massacre of 32 people at Virginia Tech. I turned on the news that morning, as is my habit, to listen to what’s going on around the world ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 145:18

Denomination: Orthodox

Clearing The Air: Misconceptions About The Church Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on May 9, 2008

There are many misconceptions about the church that need to be corrected in people’s minds.

Clearing the Air, Common Misconception About…the Church Introduction: There are many common misconceptions if the world. For example, French fries probably originated in Belgium and not in France. The name comes from the cooking term "to french" which means to cut food into strips, hence they are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Rich Keep Getting Richer! Series

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Oct 23, 2011

You have no business in mistreating people, because God loves people!

The Rich Keep Getting Richer! Oct. 23, 2011 James 2:1-5-My brethren, do not hold the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with partiality. For if there should come into your assembly a man with gold rings, in fine apparel, ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

See Me Before You Leave

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Oct 12, 2009

People of the church need to talk to the people about leaving this old world.

SEE ME BEFORE YOU LEAVE Prov:31:8 Open thy mouth for the dumb in the cause of all such as are appointed to destruction. Ezek:18:4 Behold, all souls are mine; as the soul of the father, so also the soul of the son is mine: the soul that sinneth, it shall die. Heb: ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:8

Denomination: Baptist