Sermons on Turning Away From God:

Can The Rich Be Saved?

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 4, 2021

Do we value the things of God more highly than the things of this world? What is Jesus’ opinion on the most valuable things in life? Let’s look at Jesus’ instructions after a rich man turned away from Him in Mark 10:17-31.

Prelude Do we value the things of God more highly than the things of this world? Purpose: What is Jesus’ opinion on the most valuable things in life? Plan: Let’s look at Jesus’ instructions after a rich man turned away from Him in Mark 10:17-31. The Advantages of Wealth The wealthy are often ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: Baptist

Grow In The Knowledge About God

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 6, 2023

Philistines might have gouged out Samson’s eyes, but they were unable to take away the knowledge he had acquired about God.

Philistines might have gouged out Samson’s eyes, but they were unable to take away the knowledge he had acquired about God. Samson understood deep down in his heart that God’s mercy overrules and prevails over human failures. Even if we may stumble 1,000 times as a result of our mistakes, yet God ...read more

Scripture: Judges 15:15, Judges 16:21

The Veil Is Gone, Inner And Outter Court

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 22, 2018

We can come boldly to the throne of God, the veil is gone. You can be a friend of God.

THE VEIL IS GONE, COME ON IN… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (This is a two part lesson.) 1 Peter 2:9 But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9, Luke 6:38, Matthew 11:28-29, Hebrews 10:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Nothing Can Separate Us From Jesus' Love” Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Jan 29, 2009

In Christ, there is safety and security living for Him.

1. READ THROUGH v31-39 2. What shall we say to these things? WOW! NOTE: It’s been a while since we looked at the beginning of Romans 8:1. It’s easy to lose some of the flow of the letter… • But the CH started out remember, with NO CONDEMNATION. • We are free in Christ to look forward, not looking ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith Lessons From Rahab

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Feb 5, 2009

God uses the most unlikely heroes to teach us faith, but are we learning?

Faith Lessons from Rahab Griffith Baptist Church – 2/8/09 A.M. Service Text: Hebrews 11:31 (Joshua 2:1-20) Key verse: Hebrews 11:31 - By faith the harlot Rahab perished not with them that believed not, when she had received the spies with peace. Premise: God uses the most unlikely heroes to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:31

Denomination: Baptist

Plight Of The Living Dead Series

Contributed by Joel Smith on May 13, 2009

"I see dead people."

One of my all-time favorite movies is The Sixth Sense. It stars Bruce Willis as a child psychiatrist working with a young boy played by Haley Joel Osment who claims to be able to see dead people. The kid figured out that the dead people, who he alone can see and converse with, don’t know that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

A Change Of Desires Series

Contributed by John Bright on Sep 23, 2025

Working through 1 Peter using consecutive expository preaching. Teaching sheet included at end of text.

“A Change of Desires” 1 Peter 4:7-11 A sermon for 8/24/25 Pastor John Bright 1 Peter 4 “1 Therefore, since Christ suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same mind, for he who has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, 2 that he no longer should live the rest of his time in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28, John 16:33, Romans 8:17, 2 Corinthians 1:5, Philippians 3:10, Matthew 6:24, Hebrews 6:5-11, Galatians 1:6-9, Galatians 1:10, 1 Peter 4:1-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Pursuing The Call Part 3 Turning The World Upside Down Series

Contributed by Thomas Bartlett on Oct 26, 2019

In our journey through the book of Acts, we come to a remarkable part f the story of Paul’s missionary journeys. He was an influencer for the kingdom of God and everywhere he went the place was never the same.

ACTS Pursuing The Call – Part 3 Dr. Tom Bartlett JUNE 23, 2019 Acts 17:1-15 OUTLINE TURNING THE WORLD UPSIDE DOWN A call to influence your world will include. . . MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS “Now when they had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where there was ...read more

Denomination: Other

The Indignity Of Division

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 6, 2013

1 of 1. Paul urged the Corinthian church to distance themselves from the indignity of internal division. What can pull us away from division? Pulling us away from the indignity of division is a Unified...

The INDIGNITY Of DIVISION—1Corinthians 1:10-17 Attention: In my trucking days...The flat tire on the interstate on I-95 in FL. It completely stopped the progress of the truck. Need: The Corinthian church was afflicted/troubled by the indignity of internal division. Paul urged the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Destructive Wake Of Sin

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on May 20, 2008

What destructive results does your sin have on yourself and others?

The Destructive Wake of Sin Judges 13:1-7 Today I want to deal with a very serious subject… The destructive Wake of Sin. Not what I had planned… God often moves in ways different than I have planned. Today we will be looking at negative example… Samson. Today I will plan to do something I only plan ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Step Down From The Bench!

Contributed by Johnny Knight on Jan 29, 2010

God is the Master at making things right. Trust God for His justice in this situation and don't mess things up by sticking your hands in it.

Step Down From the Bench! Text: Romans 12: 18-20 Have you ever been summoned for jury duty? You meet in a jury assembly room. While there, you are placed on a panel of jurors. From the assembly room, you are taken to a courtroom. You are seated in the courtroom waiting for the judge to enter. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:18-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Envy Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Apr 16, 2009

One of the keys to a Godly life is understanding the nature of sin and the danger it poses in our Spiritual lives.

7 Deadly Sins Series June 29, 2008 Envy Have you ever wanted something that was not yours? I dont mean just wanted it though. I mean like you really really really wanted it. But more than that. I mean like you wanted what someone else had so much that you actually wished that they didnt ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-12

Denomination: *other

Lessons From My Journey

Contributed by Steve Malone on Dec 10, 2002

In this message I share some lessons that God taught me on a 12 day period of alone time with him.

Lessons From My Journey QUESTION - When you hear the word journey what do you think about? What images come into your mind? Homer’s Odyssey? Christopher Columbus? Lewis & Clark? Captain Kirk & the Enterprise? The 1980’s rock band (“when the lights go down in the city” “anytime you ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Do You React To Pressure And Adversity?

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Sep 2, 2004

What happens when you subject the following items to Hot Water? Carrot, Egg and Coffee. The carrot turns to mush, the egg turns hard and the Coffee’s flavour is released. Which one do we imitate when under pressure?

Youth Service - Reaction to Hardship – Carrot, Egg, Coffee (Start by boiling carrots, an egg and coffee in three separate pots) Who’s been watching the Olympics? • Any special Olympic moments that stuck out for you? • What is fascinating about the Olympics is that we see individuals and teams under ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-29

Denomination: Christian Church

Christmas Sermon: From A Cradle, To A Cross, To A Crypt, To A Crown

Contributed by Russell (Rusty) Pruitt on Dec 25, 2016

Jesus Christ being born that first Christmas morning was, in my opinion, the greatest miracle of all, because every other miracle results from this miracle.

From a Cradle, to a Cross, to a Crypt, to a Crown Text: Matthew 1: 18-25 Introduction: Jesus Christ being born that first Christmas morning was, in my opinion, the greatest miracle of all, because every other miracle results from this miracle. How could fallen, sinful mankind – separated from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist