Sermons on Toxic Religion:

Judgement+mercy=discernment Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Sep 16, 2025

A sermon correcting the modern misunderstanding about judging in the biblical sense

Judgment + Mercy = Discernment 1 Corinthians Series August 31st, 2025 CCCAG Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1–11 (CSB) Introduction: Misunderstanding Judgment If I asked you what the most quoted bible verse in America is- What do you think would be the answer? Some might say John 3:16: “For God so ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Are You Confident In Your Faith?

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on May 14, 2024

Today, I want to talk about having a confident faith because a confident faith will kill worry. A confident faith quiets our minds as the Lord whispers to our souls, “fear not.”

When or how many times have you worried about something that turned out to be no big deal? I’m reminded of what one person said. “Don’t tell me the worry doesn’t do any good. Almost everything I worry about never happens.” There's a new word that we are hearing more and more these days ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:22-32, Joshua 1:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

Take The Old And Make It New

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jun 23, 2024

John learned the importance of love and he encourages every Christian to realize that fact. Obviously being with Jesus made a big difference in his life. Spend time with Jesus and it will change anyone!

Alba 6-23-2024 TAKE THE OLD AND MAKE IT NEW I John 2:7-11 Last Sunday we looked at I John 2:3-6 and found three things that help us to answer the question, “Do You Know Jesus?” There we found that keeping His commands, exhibiting His love and walking like He walked are markers that will define ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:7-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

7 Things I Learned In The Last 5 Years Of Ministry

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Aug 25, 2024

Final sermon delivered at The Salvation Army Owosso, Mi Citadel before departing to next appointment.

God has every person who is honestly seeking Him, on the planet on a spiritual journey. He is teaching you something right now. And he’s taught us at this church so many things over the last 5 years. So we’re going to look at the top 7 things that I’ve seen God say to us over this period, and we’ll ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:17, Proverbs 1:7, 1 Peter 5:6, 1 Peter 1:14-16, 1 John 3:18, Romans 12:9, Exodus 33:14, Psalm 16:11, Galatians 5:25, Romans 12:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

Ain't Nobody Gonna Steal My Joy

Contributed by Mason Davis on Jul 19, 2025

Not allowing anyone to steal your joy

AIN’T NOBODY GONNA STEAL MY JOY By: C. Mason Davis One Sunday morning, the pastor noticed little Alex staring up at the large plaque that hung in the foyer of the church. The plaque was covered with names, and small American flags were mounted on either side of it. The seven-year-old had been ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-3

17. Jonathan & David - A Covenant Of Godly Friendship Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Aug 27, 2025

There’s a kind of friendship that hell can’t stand, but it is a necessity to the believer’s life.

Jonathan & David - A Covenant of Godly Friendship July 2, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship 1 Samuel 18 Introduction: The Kind of Friendship Hell Hates There’s a kind of friendship that hell can’t stand, but it is a necessity to the believer’s life. It’s the kind that ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Breathing In The Spirit! Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 16, 2024

A series looking at being our serious about God.

Breathing in the Spirit 1 John 5:1-5 February 17, 2024 Story about snorkeling off the Florida Keys Coral Reef Couldn’t see people / boat only saw coral Hard to breathe with a snorkel (TELL YOUR OWN STORY ABOUT STRUGGLING TO BREATHE) Has something like that ever happened to you? Maybe it was ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-5, Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Baptist

Unfollow Me Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 23, 2025

Jesus calls us to unfollow the voices that hurt us and follow Him into peace, identity, courage, and a life of true belonging.

There is a strange paradox in the way we speak today. We live in an age with more freedom than any previous generation — more information, more options, more mobility, more personal expression. Yet even with all this freedom, we are more anxious, more fragmented, more exhausted, and more confused ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24, John 10:27, Isaiah 43:1, Psalm 139:14, Jeremiah 29:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Dung Hill Christians

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 22, 2007

Has your life been a bit smelly lately?

Not many people think about dung beetles because frankly any animal that eats dung and carcasses normally does not end up on our most desired pet or entrée list. They are actually quite beneficial and can be admired for that. There are however quite a few Christians living and feeding in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-11, Jeremiah 17:9, John 15:5, 2 Corinthians 1:8-10, Romans 9:4-8, Matthew 3:7-10, Luke 16:19-24, Daniel 11:36-39, Isaiah 64:6, Galatians 2:16, Romans 9:30-33, Romans 7:18, Galatians 3:10-14, Romans 10:1-4, Luke 13:28-29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Number-One Myth About Money

Contributed by Dave Ramsey on May 13, 2014

We learned in school that when you give things away, you end up with less. But that's not how it works with God.

Somewhere around the third or fourth grade, you and I learned to do math word problems. And they would say things like, "If you had $1,000 and you gave away $100, how much would you have left?" And we all learned $900. In other words, we started with $1,000. After giving away $100, we only have ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Engage The Real Enemy

Contributed by Marlene Dean on Jun 7, 2020

In this divided nation it is essential that God's people understand that satan is the enemy, not other people. It is also imperative that they understand that we, God's people, are in a battle with the forces of evil.

Today we are not going to begin with scripture, because I want you to begin by talking about Strep Throat. Strep Throat: Strep A bacteria Pain in throat/white patches, Fever, stomach ache, chills, fatigue You can treat the symptoms. Gargle with salt water and take pain medication for the sore ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12

Was The Thief Saved? Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Aug 1, 2020

To establish that Jesus, while on the cross, may have saved the thief after he said: "Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom." Is the Lord's answer: "Verily I say unto thee, Today thou shalt be with me in paradise," His words of pardon? Many teach this is so!

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Was The Thief Saved? Introductory Remarks. 1. In this sermon, we will discuss the theme: “Was The Thief Saved?” Another lesson in the sermon series is "Re-digging in Old Wells." There will be many others bearing this title. We are re-digging in old wells to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-46, John 19:1-18, John 19:30-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Separation From The World Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 14, 2018

The only reward Paul wanted from the Corinthians was conduct in accordance with the Gospel of Christ.

July 25, 2014 Tom Lowe The Second Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians Lesson II.C.1.b: Separation from the world. (6:14–7:4) 2nd Corinthians 6:11-13 (NKJV) 14 Do not be unequally yoked together with unbelievers. For what fellowship has righteousness with lawlessness? And what ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:14-18, 2 Corinthians 7:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Job's Vindication And Ours Series

Contributed by Michael Milton on Aug 29, 2001

In the midst of the enigmatic suffering and pain of this life, the Good News of the Gospel, as ancient as Job, is that we shall one day have new bodies.

THE REALITY OF THE RESURRECTION: JOB’S VINDICATION AND OURS Paul’s Teaching on the Reality of Resurrected Bodies Job 19.21-27; 1 Corinthians 15.35-49 Introduction As we continue to soak in the glorious truths related to the reality of the Resurrection, we come to verses 35-49. I can’t read ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:35-39, Job 19:21-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Is There A Cure For Our Land

Contributed by Thomas Benge on Oct 5, 2002

God’s jealousy of other gods.

Is There A Cure For Our Land by Rev. Thomas Benge Text Jeremiah 8: 19-22 (use Parallel) Introduction: Living in this day and age, we are aware of the condition of the entire world due to modern day technology and the tenacity of the news media. More than a few times, I’ve heard it said the media ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 8:19-22, 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist