Sermons on Toxic People:

Bridges Not Barriers Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on May 29, 2016

We are called to build bridges not barriers to people coming to Jesus

Text: Mark 10:13-16 Title: Bridges not barriers Introduction An Outline 1. A resolve (They brought little children to Him) 2. A request (that He might touch them) 3. A rebuke (but the disciples rebuked those who brought them) 4. A reaction (But when Jesus saw it, He was greatly displeased) 5. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Consider Your Ways Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 15, 2016

The Lord calls His people to consider their ways before Him.

Consider Your Ways Haggai 1: 1-15 The setting for the book of Haggai comes at a crucial time in the nation of Israel’s history. He lived and prophesied just after the return of Israel from Babylonian captivity. In 538 B.C., Cyrus, King of Persia, allowed the Jews to return to their ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Circles: Brokenness

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Aug 15, 2018

We are broken people living in a broken world. And why is that?

We are broken people living in a broken world. And why is that??1. We choose to depart from God’s design. Genesis 3:1-7 ? sin: choosing our way over God’s way; rejecting God’s design for our own design. Isaiah 53:6 Romans 3:23 2. When we depart from God’s design, it always leads to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Characteristics Of A Man Laughed At

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 9, 2015

To show in the bible what are the characteristics of people you are to laughed at.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you being laughed at because you believe in GOD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show in the bible what are the characteristics of people you are to laughed at. IV. TEXT: Psalms 52:6-7 (Amplified Bible) 52:6 The [uncompromisingly] righteous also shall ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 52:6-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

How God Leads Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 25, 2021

God uses imperfect people to accomplish His perfect purposes.

Last Sunday, someone told me they saw me run a red light earlier in the week. Apparently, he was driving behind me and witnessed my traffic transgression. I didn’t really know what to say so I deflected and mumbled something about how people drive too fast today. Before I went to bed that ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Serving As Good Soldiers Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 9, 2021

Thankfully Jesus lives, and we are his people. There is no one else.

Recently I went to see the movie Darkest Hour with my dad at the theaters. A stunning film, and for Christmas this year I got a DVD copy of Dunkirk. Both of these stories revolve around the decisions and speeches of the great leader Winston Churchill during the dark days of World War II. A few ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:34-40

Denomination: Salvation Army

Introduction To Jude

Contributed by Jerry Smith on May 7, 2020

Jude shares words of encouragement to the people reading his epistle

If you are not familiar with this book, I think you are going to be amazed at the content in it. He gets into some topics covered no where else in the NT. 1Jude, a servant of Jesus Christ and a brother of James, Jude was a brother to James and half-brother to Jesus – Matthew 13:55 and Mark 6:3. I ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

"out On A Limb"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Oct 30, 2019

we need to help all people no matter who they are.

Matthew 19:1-10 “Out on a limb” 1. Let's us look at who Zacchaeus is : • Zacchaeus is is known as the Patron Saint of Tree Climbers • Zacchaeus was a a "wee little man" (or, as the the Bible says "short in stature"). • Zacchaeus was a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Out!

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 5, 2021

There are things we do that intentionally or subtly tell people they are not welcome.

Out! John 2: 13 - 22 Intro: There was a woman names Emily Post who was born in the 1870’s. She died in 1960 but, I remember the book she wrote, “Etiquette” which went through 10 editions. This book taught people how to get along “politely” in society. She was quoted as saying, “Manners are a ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Be Like Amos Or One Of Gideon’s 300

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 15, 2018

God uses small things and people to do great things.

1Co 1:26 For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called: 27 But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:26-28, Amos 7:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

On His Birthday Jesus Gave The Gifts

Contributed by David Nolte on Dec 17, 2018

Most people get gifts on their birthday but Jesus reversed the role.

Birthdays. Everybody has them. Some miscount them – me for example. Last year I was telling people I was 77, but Marlene and Keri convinced me that, until December 24, I was only 76. Some make sure others remember their birthday. Some people have two birthdays: one at the time they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Beware Of The Grievous Wolves!!!

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Sep 28, 2018

People will always deceive others and try to lead them to destruction

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: BEWARE OF THE GRIEVOUS WOLVES!!! Acts 20:29-32 King James Version (KJV) 29 For I know this, that after my departing shall grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flock. 30 Also of your own selves shall men arise, speaking perverse ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:29-32

Denomination: Charismatic

"Finding The Way"

Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 5, 2015

Some people are very good with directions…others are not.

Finding the Way Object: A map Some people are very good with directions…others are not. I lived next door to a guy when I was in seminary. His name was Wayne and this is how he gave directions. He would say something like….go up this street for one mile, then you will see Main ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Baptist

Three Strands Series

Contributed by Matthew Botha on Mar 28, 2016

God wants you to live relationally with other people and not in isolation

30 March 2016 THREE STRANDS (Part 1) Key Scripture for series: Ecc 4:12 (NLT) A person standing alone can be attacked and defeated, but two can stand back to back and conquer. Three are even better for a triple braided cord is not easily broken. God has designed every one of us for relationships. ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Eighty-Year-Old Moses Experienced God For A New Challenge Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 13, 2023

God’s call involves delivering people from bondage.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Life-changing events happen on average days. “Moses was tending the flock” (Exodus 3:1). 2. Life-changing events happen to those who do their duty. “He led the flock” (3:1). 3. Life-changing events happen in out of the way places. “To the back of the desert” ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11, Jeremiah 3:8

Denomination: Baptist