Sermons on Undesirables:

Are You A Christian Snob? Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Aug 24, 2009

There is no room for favoritism or partiality in the church today and James in Chapter 2, shows us how we can make sure it doesn’t surface in our life or church.

Are You a Christian Snob? James 2:1-13 Intro Let me open tonight by asking you a question, “Are you a Christian Snob?” Before you answer that question too quickly ask yourself this, “Who, outside of your present circle of friends, have you attempted to include in your life recently?” Almost all ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

An Even Better Home

Contributed by Doug Lyon on Mar 7, 2009

Funeral sermon describing the believer’s heavenly home.

Funeral Service Last Monday—exactly a week ago—I was informed that Don was at home and not doing well. So I called Mary and she very graciously invited me to come over and visit Don. When I arrived at their house, Cindy showed me in. She took me to the Living Room where her mom and dad were. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:4-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Discovering Genesis, Part 3 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Sep 26, 2011

Part 3 of this series discusses the fall of mankind by outlining the manner in which Satan used to fool Eve into partaking of the forbidden fruit. (Ref: Genesis 3:1-5)

Discovering Genesis, Part 3 Genesis 3:1-5 Introduction - At our core, at our very molecular level, we were created to worship God - APP: Worship is not just our praise but also our obedience to a Holy God -- We must obey the God we serve; in everything; else we are not worshiping -- It’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Unlikely Messiah Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 28, 2011

God loves to confound the wise and uses the most unlikely means to accomplish his ends, even when it came to the incarnation of the Son of God.

An Unlikely Messiah (Isaiah 53:1-3) 1. Danny was born with no ears. He could hear all right, but he didn’t have ears like normal people. All his life, Danny endured ridicule and rejection because of his deformity. But he learned to live with it… … He graduated from high school with honors and was ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Saved By Church Attendance Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 24, 2017

This is the 2nd sermon in the series "Jesus Is Better- The Better Sacrifice".

Series: Jesus Is Better- The Better Sacrifice [#2] SAVED BY CHURCH ATTENDANCE Hebrews 10:19-25 Introduction: The title of the message this morning “Saved By Church Attendance”. Now, before you have a cardiac arrest, or begin to accuse me of preaching heresy, let me clarify that title. We know ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Baptist

Minors' Lessons That Have Major Impact I: Humility - Learned From Zephaniah Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Sep 16, 2019

Christians need a revival of humility in a day when pride runs rampant in a godless society. Zephaniah shows why we need humility, how we get it, and what there is to be gained by it.

MINORS’ LESSONS THAT HAVE MAJOR IMPACT I: HUMILITY - Learned from Zephaniah If you know baseball, you know that major league players are developed at the minor league level. The goal of every player in the minors is to make it to the majors. There’s a lot to be learned in ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 1:12-15, Zephaniah 2:1-3, Zephaniah 3:11-12

Lesson 14: To Walk Properly Toward Those Who Are Outside Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 15, 2018

Paul said that those who are appointed to an office in the church should “have a good report of them which are without” - that is, we who are believers and name the name of Jesus should live a life above reproach.

9/1/18 Tom Lowe Lesson 14: To Walk Properly Toward those who are Outside (1 Thessalonians 4:12) Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:12 (NIV) “so that your daily life may win the respect of outsiders and so that you will not be dependent on anybody.” Introduction: In 1 Timothy 3:7 Paul said that those ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:12

Denomination: Baptist

Ehud Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Sep 2, 2022

The Left-handed Deliverer

September 03, 2022 The book of Judges diverges dramatically from the relative faithfulness of the people in the book of Joshua. Through obedience and trust in the power of God, Canaan was mostly – but not completely – conquered. • Joshua 13:1 - Now Joshua was old and advanced in years, and ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:12-30

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Sermon On The Arachnids Of Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Mar 1, 2024

An arachnid is defined as a class of animal that includes spiders, scorpions, mites and ticks.

Anacharsis, a Greek philosopher once remarked: "Written laws are like spider's webs; they will catch, it is true, the weak and poor, but would be torn in pieces by the rich and powerful." Job 8:14 reminds us: “His confidence is severed, and his trust is a spider's web.” An ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:24-28, Jude 1:4, Isaiah 40:22, Romans 13:10

Sermon On A Dawn Awakening

Contributed by William Meakin on Oct 26, 2024

Dawn has been regarded as the daybreak of life. It is a time of being that generally awakens, it may enhance an entirely new perspective in vision and clarity of mind that encourages a new hope.

Henry David Thoreau, an American naturalist, essayist and philosopher once remarked: “Only that day dawns to which we are awake. There is more day to dawn. The sun is but a morning star.” Luke 1:78-79 reminds us: “Because of the tender mercy of our God, whereby the sunrise shall visit us from on ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:5, Psalm 108:2, Revelation 22:16, Proverbs 4:18

Sermon On A Perfect Smile

Contributed by William Meakin on Apr 15, 2025

A perfect smile, in dentistry and aesthetics, is considered to be the harmonious blend of symmetry, proportion, and alignment that complements an individual's unique facial features.

Christie Brinkley, a female American model once remarked: “My smile has been my ticket to the world. Smiling releases the same feel-good hormones you get jogging. Caring for your lips and gums is important. I brush my teeth morning and night, alternating toothpaste brands. In addition to flossing, ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:17, 2 Timothy 1:7, Isaiah 41:10, Romans 12:2

Which Lord Is My Lord Part 1

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 9, 2001

This sermon is part one of a sermon which deals with stewardship from the point of view of whether Jesus is really Lord of our lives.

Which Lord Is My Lord 10/22/95 Stewardship Joshua 24:14-27 Luke 9:57-62 , 14:25-35 In every period of the people of God’s history, you will find that God’s people have secretly served gods other than the Lord God. We saw it in our Old Testament reading when Joshua told the people, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Upside Down Kingdom

Contributed by James Tetley on Jul 3, 2006

The kingdom of God totally contradicts the Kingdom of this World

The passage we will be looking at this evening is from Matthew 20 vs. 1-16. Often subtitled the workers in the vineyard. The approach I am going to take is that we will split the passage up into sections – read the story together and then I will offer you some thoughts on each part. But ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Producing Good Fruit

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 15, 2014

Our identity is revealed by what is seen in our lives. We must produce much good fruit in our lives, if we ever hope to make a difference in the lives of others. God's life in us can and will bring good life change.

PRODUCING GOOD FRUIT Matthew 7:15-23 15 "Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves. 16 By their fruit you will recognize them. Do people pick grapes from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? 17 Likewise every good tree bears good ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Godly Mother's Contribution

Contributed by Steven Cook on May 8, 2003

A sermon about godly mothers in our life.

“The Godly Mother’s Contribution” Prov. 24:3-4; 2 Tim. 1:3-7 By Dr. Steven G. Cook I. Introduction Origin of Mother’s Day – In a small Methodist church in Grafton, WV, a Sunday school teacher named Anna Reeves Jarvis, decided to honor mothers. Her daughter actually is credited with getting the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 24:3-4, 1 Timothy 1:3-7

Denomination: Baptist