Sermons on Traps:

"Tricky Words, Tricky Questions”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Oct 16, 2020

Taxes, Taxes California is considering a "Wealth and Exit Tax" Religious leaders need Jesus dead. Jesus would have said, "Whose image is on you?" “Are you reflecting God’s character?” if the discussion continued. It did not.

In Jesus Holy Name October 18, 2020 Text: Matthew 21:45,46a, 22:15 Redeemer “Tricky Words, Tricky Questions” Benjamin Franklin has often been quoted as saying, "In this world, nothing is certain but death and taxes." Many have figured out ways ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15, Luke 20:20-26

Denomination: Lutheran

Bear One Another's Burdens Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jul 29, 2021

It seems natural that God’s intention for the church is that we become a community where we bear one another’s burdens.

- Building Up One Another - Bear One Another’s Burdens Galatians 6:1-2 Introduction M. Scott Peck begins his book The Road Less Traveled with a three word sentence that is packed with simple, yet profound truth…it reads, “Life is difficult.” Life is filled with burdens. Galatians 6:2 “Bear one ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Restored From Brokenness PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Explore the power of God's mercy and restoration, as exemplified in the story of Jesus forgiving and not condemning a woman caught in adultery.

Good morning, church family. It’s so wonderful to see everyone today. You know, I’ve been pondering a lot lately on the power of restoration and the mercy of Jesus. It’s amazing how God can take our brokenness and make us whole again. This morning, we will delve into the story of a woman who ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Topics: Restoration

Bad Decisions PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Good morning, Church! I'm sure many of you have read or heard about the story of King Solomon, a man of great wisdom who fell into the trap of temptation and disobedience. Today, we’ll be diving into 1 Kings 12, exploring the repercussions of Solomon's choices and the hope found in God's merciful ...read more

Topics: Bad Decisions

Debate PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 16, 2023

To emphasize God's sovereignty, the cunning of the Pharisees, and our responsibility to honor God in all we do.

Good morning, beloved congregation. Today, we delve into the fascinating passage of Matthew 22:15-22. This scripture is one where Jesus brilliantly fends off the cunning attempts of the Pharisees to trap Him. It's a passage that speaks volumes regarding God's Sovereignty, the debate of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Topics: God's Image

Lessons From Proverbs #5

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 20, 2024

WE ARE WRAPPING UP OUR LESSONS ON SOLOMON'S PROVERBS. Proverbs is a deep study. We are just touching some of the high lights. This can be a stand alone lesson. This is more than a one part lesson. Proverbs are worth the investment for today.

LESSONS FROM PROVERBS #5 By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (Watch YouTube: Wade Hughes) (Several parts) WILL WE ACCEPT STUBBORNNESS AS A NORM? PEOPLE TEND TO HATE CORRECTION/ DISCIPLLINE. HARDENING NECK CREATES PROBLEMS AND CAN NEVER BE CURED. Proverbs 29:1 (LB) The man often ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:8, Isaiah 59:2, Proverbs 24:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Sign Of Jonah Series

Contributed by Charles Scott on Jan 21, 2006

The Book of Jonah, like the Story of Good Samaritan, is designed to remind us who we are; sinners saved by the grace of God, in need of repentance from our willfulness and obedience to the Heavenly Father by sharing the Good News.

THE SIGN OF JONAH Jonah 2__1-9 Jonah 2__1-9 I called out to the Lord he answered me Proper 14(A) The Psalm of Jonah Jonah 2:1-9 Then Jonah prayed to the Lord his God from the belly of the fish, saying, “I called out to the Lord, out of my distress, and he answered me; out of the belly of ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-9

Denomination: Anglican

Restoring Relationships

Contributed by William Lock on Mar 4, 2009

What is God’s plan for restoring relationships and forgiveness

GENESIS 45 RESTORING RELATIONSHIPS FORGIVENESS The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong To forgive is to set a prisoner free and discover that the prisoner was you salach “to have anger in one’s fist and to release it” FORGIVENESS Do we have to forgive Tim ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jerusalem- Judging By Appearances Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 28, 2023

This is the 24th Sermon in the Series "Biblical Cities- Jerusalem".

Series: Biblical Cities- Jerusalem [#24] JERUSALEM- JUDGING BY APPEARANCES Matthew 23:37 Introduction: We are continuing in our Series about the most mentioned City in the Bible- Jerusalem. Matthew 23:37 Last week, we studied Jesus healing a man who could not walk. He healed him on a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:37, John 7:14-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Tragedy Of Refusing Forgiveness. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 26, 2024

Forgiveness is a difficult process. When we are hurt by someone and we do not know what to do, we often keep that anger and sadness within us and cut that person off from our lives.

John 3:19-20 :"This is the verdict: Light has come into the world, but people loved darkness instead of light because their deeds were evil. Everyone who does evil hates the light, and will not come into the light for fear that their deeds will be exposed." Today, we confront a sobering ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:2, Matthew 25:46

Wake Up Your Inner Treasure

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Dec 8, 2004

Spiritual warfare

The life of man is like a mirror. It never gives you back more than what you put before it. If you frown at it, it frowns back at you; if you smile at it, it smiles at you. The real tragedy in life is not when the life terminates but when it fails to fulfill God’s purpose for it. It is a tragedy ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:14-15, Mark 11:23-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Change Is Possible Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 13, 2014

This sermon begins a series called Extreme Makeover - God Edition. This sermon begins by using the story of the Prodigal Son and points out what helped him decide to change.

Introduction: A. Eight years ago, back in January of 2006, I preached a series called “Extreme Makeover – God Edition.” 1. At the time, the Extreme Makeover television shows were very popular. 2. You might recall that the Extreme Makeover show took ordinary people and put them ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Financial Contentment Series

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 12, 2012

Being content with finances

Financial Contentment - 1 Timothy 6 - 11/23/08 Join me in turning to the book of 1 Timothy, chapter 6. Timothy is towards the end of the New Testament, in the second half of the Bible. We have been going through this book together. Today, we finish up with chapter 6. Remember we looked in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:7-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Oh What A Tangled Web We Weave Series

Contributed by Mark Connelly on Jul 31, 2003

When we take pleasure in sinful things we weave the very web that ensnares us

Oh What A Tangled Web We Weave! Mark 6:14-29 In our undergraduate years at the University of Maryland I was taking classes like business law and statistics, while my wife Kay was a philosophy major. It got to the point that we spoke two different languages. Kay just sounded a lot smarter than ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29, Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

1 Lose, 1 Win, Your Turn

Contributed by Oliver Wong on Nov 26, 2013

The sermon takes a look at the cosmic struggle between evil and good - between Satan and Eve (and Adam) (Round 1), Satan and Jesus (Round 2), and finally Round 3...Satan vs. YOU... Special attention is paid on 1 John 2:15-17 concerning Satan's 3 weapons.

Think of Satan… What comes to your mind immediately? Did an image of an angry-looking red being holding a pitch fork come to your mind? Or maybe you see a plump guy with horns and a fanatical smirk on his face? Whatever it is, we have to ask ourselves: Is our mental picture of Satan fuelled ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed