Sermons on Unfaithful:

Was That Hosea I Saw At Sexpo?! (A Sermon On The Book Of The Prophet Hosea)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 19, 2007

It’s very graphic - the book of Hosea - and full of passion. For what is at stake, Hosea believes, is not simply a nation that is breaking a few commandments, but rather an ...

"Plead with your mother, plead - for she is not my wife, and I am not her husband - that she put away her whoring from her face, and her adultery from between her breasts; lest I strip her naked and make her as in the day she was born, and make her like a wilderness, and make her like a parched ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 2:2-3

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Jesus' Dad Hears From Jesus' Father

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Dec 15, 2006

Joseph’s DILEMMA, Joseph’s DREAM, & Joseph’s DECISION. An earthly dad meets the Heavenly Father and is forever changed. Link included to formatted text and PowerPoint Presentation, + many more Christmas Sermons.

Jesus’ Dad Hears From Jesus’ Father Matthew 1:18-25 ----- http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html ----- Matthew presents the birth of Christ from the vantage point of His earthly dad (Joseph was not the father). God was the Father who planted His sinless seed into the virgin womb of Mary, who was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

A Garment

Contributed by Anthony Perry on Mar 23, 2007

Many people struggle with the concept of how righteous acts in a believer’s life will be used as proof that a believer accepted God’s gracious free gift of salvation. This Sermon deals with this issue.

Matthew 22: 1-14 A woman and her young daughter were attending the wedding of a relative. This was the first time the little girl had ever seen a wedding ceremony. She was in awe by the pomp and beauty of everything; the music, the formal atmosphere, the decorations, the bride and groom and their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

Marriage And The Church

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Nov 11, 2015

The traditional vows between a man and a woman at the time of marriage are beautiful and full of self abandonment and commitment. We who are in the Church, are there because of a mutual commitment between Christ and ourselves, like marriage.

Marriage - what a wonderful creation of God! Just yesterday Pastor Karenlee and I were privileged to perform a marriage ceremony for two of our friends who live in Rochester! May the Lord bless their union and their lives. Jesus Himself believed in marriage. Listen to what He told the Pharisees ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:4-6

Denomination: Nazarene

Overcoming The Spirit Of Perversion

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 29, 2011

The spirit of whoredom & perversion often work hand in hand. These spirits have captured & captivated much of Europe and America’s young people.

A The spirit of whoredom & perversion often work hand in hand. 1 These spirits have captured & captivated much of Europe and America’s young people. a Nearly every celebrity & sports figure that children demigod have be demonized by these two spirits. aa Tiger Woods, Michael Jackson, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:15-20, 1 Corinthians 6:6-20

Denomination: Baptist

Loving Others At Their Worst

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Sep 9, 2017

The more intimate a relationship is, the more certain we are to experience the worst side of a spouse, child, parent, friend... Jesus loved--and yes, loves--us at our worst, and beckons us to be his ambassadors by doing the same for others.

LOVING OTHERS AT THEIR WORST I. Introduction - Not long ago I read the story of a man who came to love a woman named Helen, who was a drug addict. She was living with an abusive man who supplied her drugs and in return used her for his pleasure. But another man, an honest and virtuous man, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 55:12-14, Ephesians 2:8-10, John 17:1-26, 1 Corinthians 12:4-31, Romans 12:4-8, Ephesians 4:11-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God’s Messengers Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Aug 29, 2011

A 32 week journey through the Bible. Inspired by Max Lucado and Randy Frazee.

God’s Messengers January 23, 2011 As we move into chapter 15 we are going to be looking past the kings who led . . . PHONE RINGS — Oh, hold on a minute, I forgot to turn my phone off. Don’t you like that song. I’ve gotta take it. This is not really a good time to call me. You have a message. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

True Love Flows Both Ways

Contributed by James Snyder on Jun 13, 2016

The love you show is the love you have received. You can’t give what you don’t have.

Introduction… F. W. Boreham in his book, “Mountains in the Mist” writes, “Ian Maclaren has a lovely story of John Carmichael that I somehow think would have been very much to Paul’s taste as he thought of Timothy and his peril at Corinth. Now, ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Sin In The Camp

Contributed by George Stadler on Feb 5, 2012

The Church has become Anemic in these days of winking at sin. The story of Achan's sin calls us to respond to sin in our congregations and our personal lives to again have the blessing of God and his power to defeat the enemy.

Sin in the Camp Joshua 7:1-26 I don’t know you, other than perhaps a casual meeting at one time or another. I am not your pastor so I do not have to worry about what you may think. I’m not a DS or GS so politics are the least of my worries. • I am a sinner saved by ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-26

Denomination: Methodist

Faithfulness Factor Pt 2 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 19, 2018

14th message in a series on the wonder of God as our loving Father. This message continues the discussion of God's faithfulness to His children.

“The Faithfulness Factor” Pt 2 (The Fatherhood of God Pt 14) IX. The Faithfulness Factor We entrust our souls to Dad’s insistent faithfulness. We live in a world of unfaithfulness; people fail, falter, forget, forsake their commitments on a regular basis. We learned that only God is absolutely ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:1-5, Lamentations 3:22-24, 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Hezekiah Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Mar 3, 2023

Hezekiah was an interesting fellow. On one hand, he was faithful and he trusted God. On the other hand, when given the opportunity to bring glory to God, he chose, instead, to bring glory to himself, with tragic consequences.

March 04, 2023 Like Israel, Judah had 20 rulers: 19 kings and 1 queen. 12 were unfaithful - 3 had mixed results – only 5 did right. We begin today with the death of Ahaziah at the hand of Jehu. Upon his death, his mother, Athaliah, daughter of Ahab, declared herself queen of Judah then ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 18:5-8, 2 Chronicles 28:20-24, 2 Chronicles 30:26, 2 Chronicles 31:20-21, 2 Kings 19:15-19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Jesus On Adultery And Lust

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Feb 10, 2024

Jesus teaches on lust. It isn't something preachers generally like to speak about but it's really important. Jesus shows how God's commandment on adultery needs to be practised and he tells us how we can do it.

Western society is completely comfortable talking about sex. Most people think a lot about sex. Especially men. The Bible talks a lot about sex too. Most preachers, however, do not like to talk about sex. When preachers preach on the Sermon on the Mount, they talk about the Beatitudes. There ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

America In Crisis

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Oct 10, 2001

The crisis of America is a spiritual tragedy.

II Timothy 3:1-4 AMERICA IN CRISIS VBC September 23, 01 There is much talk about the recent acts of terriosm in America. We might call the last several days of our nation- America in crisis. Paul warns us that the last days were going to be perilous. The word perilous means dangerous, hard to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

He Loves (3:16, Part 2) Series

Contributed by Steve Miller on Feb 27, 2008

Love takes first place in John 3:16. But isn’t that exactly why more don’t trust Jesus. They simply don’t trust love! Yet, God proves his love in the story of Hosea. His love(1)will never let you go and (2)will always take you back.

Message was inspired and adapted from Max Lucado’s book 3:16, Numbers of Hope, study guide materials, and his sermon series by the same title. Scripture: Hosea 1:2; 3:1-5 Title: He Loved Series: 3:16 (part 2) Introduction Love takes first place in the 3:16 Gospel statement, “God so loved…” But ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 3:1-5

Denomination: *other

Be A Courageous Christian!

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 12, 2004

In 2004, Christians may not be nailed to crosses or thrown to wild animals or burned as torches, but the need is as great now as it was in Paul’s day for us to be courageous. As we approach the Christmas Season the Lord wants us to be courageou

Be a Courageous Christian! Text: “You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable men who will also be qualified to teach others. Endure hardship with us like a good soldier of Christ Jesus” ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal