Sermons on Toxic People:

Gideon - Zero To Hero Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jul 14, 2008

Takes a look at how God wants to use ordinary people and do extraordinary things and encourages people to follow after God to be used in great ways

From Ordinary to Extraordinary Series Introduction Slide Do you ever think that God is unable to use you? Maybe you feel that you aren’t very gifted or talented. Maybe you feel just like an ordinary person. Or maybe you feel less than ordinary and you will never be able to be used in a ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:11-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Key To Greatness

Contributed by Rob Yanok on Sep 10, 2008

In the world, greatness is determined by how many people SERVE YOU; but, in God’s kingdom, greatness is determined by how many people YOU SERVE

The Key to Greatness – Pastor Rob Yanok I. The Big Idea: In the world, greatness is determined by how many people SERVE YOU; but, in God’s kingdom, greatness is determined by how many people YOU SERVE. “There is no more noble occupation in the world, than to assist another human being and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:42-45

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is Your Identity?

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 14, 2008

Great Question - Whom Do You Say That I Am 1. People’s Identity 2. Christ’s Identity 3. My Identity

Luke 9:20KJV 20 He said unto them, But whom say ye that I am? Peter answering said, The Christ of God. According to the Federal Trade Commission, as many as 9 million Americans have their identities stolen each year. The FTC also reports that identity theft costs $53 billion annually, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-26

Denomination: Baptist

Attacking The Vulnerable

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 16, 2010

Personal comfort and convenience have deceived many people into believing that they are justified in showing disrespect for life. God will not permit this condition to persist among His people.

“Herod, when he saw that he had been tricked by the wise men, became furious, and he sent and killed all the male children in Bethlehem and in all that region who were two years old or under, according to the time that he had ascertained from the wise men. Then was fulfilled what was spoken by the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Gathering

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Feb 28, 2010

On the way to the cross, Jesus has people planning to kill him, and people who will betray him and that he prophesies to kill him..... and he lets them.

Concordia Lutheran Church February 28, 20190 The Gathering Luke 13:31-35 † IN JESUS NAME † May you realize that God the Father, and our Lord Jesus Christ has gathered us, even as a hen gathers her chicks…. For that indeed is the result of His gifts of mercy and peace.. It was too early ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:31-35

Denomination: Lutheran

The Dangerous End Of Ignorance

Contributed by Christopher Lake on Mar 22, 2008

Hosea 4:6 Says that God’s people are destroyed for lack of knowledge. What are God’s people ignorant of and why is this ignorance so dangerous.

I.Introduction: Hosea 4:6 is, at least in part, one of those commonly known passages that we never actually took the time to consciously memorized. We just picked it up during the journey. The sad reality is that in the midst of our picking up we have picked up words and not the true meaning of ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 4:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living In The Blessing

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Jan 7, 2006

This is a New Years sermon, reminding People that not only does God want to bless his people, He wants us to be channels of His blessing to others

TITLE: Living In The Blessing Text: Number 6:24-27 Theme: New Years, blessing P.S. INTRODUCTION: I do not think that there is anyone who does not like receiving a Blessing from the Lord. Over and over we read how that God has blessed us, and longs to bless us with even more blessing. In fact did ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 6:23-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Does This Sitiuation Define The Moment?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 25, 2008

Bad things happen to good people? Good things happen to bad people. The situation is neutral, it is what we do in negative situations that define the moment!

DOES THE SITUATION DEFINE THE MOMENT? OR DO WE DEFINE THE SITUATION? RENEW! RESTORE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Good things happen to bad people. Bad things happen to good people. What ever happens is neither good or bad it is what we do as we face the negative? Often the ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Servanthood Is Greatness Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Aug 21, 2007

In the world, greatness is determined by how many people serve you; but, in God’s kingdom, greatness is determined by how many people you serve.

Jesus said, “The Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many” (Matthew 20:28). That was His personal mission statement. If I’m to be a follower of Christ, what marked His life should mark mine. My personal mission statement ought to be “serving ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is The Baptiser In The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Mar 10, 2011

In the same way that Jesus was anointed with the Holy Spirit, He wants to baptize us with the Spirit so we can transform people’s lives today.

VISITATION #10: JESUS IS THE BAPTISER IN THE HOLY SPIRIT (March 2011 – Beausejour Church – Pastor Chris Jordan) INTRO TO TOPIC: “how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, who went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with Him.” ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:16

Denomination: *other

The Anointing Oil

Contributed by Hans Manaka on Oct 11, 2014

Most of people today put their eyes on the symbols rather than principles. This sermon is meant to help people understand the true source of God's power in their lives.

Exodus 30:25-38, Leviticus 18:8, 21:10 - 25 1. The anointing oil is the symbol of God's protection, blessing, and empowerment. 2. In the old testament the anointing oil Is dedicated to sanctify the tent of the meeting which was the house of God, furnitures, utensils of the Temple, the priests, ...read more

Denomination: *other

Timothy: A Young Man Of Character Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 6, 2014

What the world needs now more than ever are followers of Jesus who are people of character. Thankfully, the Bible is filled with examples of people with exemplary character.

Timothy: A Young Man Of Character Text: Phil. 2:19-24 Introduction 1. Illustration: We are created after the likeness of the eternal God. This has both moral and motivational implications. In our morals and motives we are to reflect God’s character. Thus, I am to be not only an extension ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-24

Denomination: Methodist

Don’t Worry! (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Aug 17, 2014

The poet Robert Frost wrote, “The reason why worry kills more people than work is because more people worry than work.”

Matthew 6:25-34-“Therefore I say to you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink; nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food and the body more than clothing? Look at the birds of the air, for they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns; ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Strength Of Sex And The Silence Conspiracy Series

Contributed by Olu-Timi Lewis Afolabi on Jan 5, 2014

THERE IS THE NEED FOR CHRISTIANS AND NON-CHRISTIANS TO KNOW THE NEGATIVE AND POSITIVE IMPACT OF SEX ON PEOPLE'S DESTINY. PEOPLE TAKE SEX FOR GRANTED AND ARE PAYING DEARLY FOR THE CONSEQUENCE OF THEIR INDISCRETION.

THE STRENGTH OF SEX AND THE SILENCE CONSPIRACY The energy of sex is so strong that its intensity is said to be matchless by any emotions ever known to mankind. It is a phenomenon that is greater and more pervasive than alcoholism, drug, food, football and gambling addiction combined. If not so ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 0:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Hell And The Gospel Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jan 18, 2014

People feel "uncomfortable" about the topic of "Hell", but avoiding it will not change what Jesus taught about Hell; the Gospel frees people from the threat of Hell.

“A Four-Letter Word and the Gospel” or “Hell and the Gospel” Matt. 18:1-9, 25:29-46 Recently someone told me that I talk too much about sin. IF I am guilty of that accusation, I can justify my actions: SIN is the reason for millions of people spending their eternities in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-9

Denomination: Baptist