Sermons on Unruly Behavior:

Pleasing The Lord

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 19, 2021

Pleasing God means more than sitting in church absorbing God's word like a sponge.

Pleasing The Lord – Ephesians 5: 1 - 14 Intro: The story is told about a dog who often walked in his sleep. One night the dog wondered into a PetSmart saying to the attendant, “I’m a cat!” – “I’m a cat.” The attendant responded, “Yes sir, you are a cat.” The sleepwalking dog left and a patron ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Living And Holy Sacrifice

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Jun 26, 2021

God wants you to offer yourself as a living and holy sacrifice to him. He wants the whole of you not parts and pieces.

TEXT: Romans 12:1-2 (NLT) "And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice—the kind he will find acceptable. This is truly the way to worship him. Don’t copy the behavior and customs of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2, Hebrews 10:12, Hebrews 10:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

When Catastrophe Happens, What Next?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 29, 2022

No external law can fix a problem that comes from deep within a twisted mind and heart.

Ascension 2022 I polished up my Ascension Day homily last Sunday. Then I tore it up on Tuesday afternoon. Senseless, mindless murder down the road in Uvalde, a place many of us have visited or lived. When catastrophe happens anywhere in the world, don’t we all grieve, and ask “Lord, WHY?” “What ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11, Ephesians 1:17-23, Luke 24:46-53

Denomination: Catholic

Freedom In Jeopardy Series

Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Jun 30, 2022

The United States of America began on a firm foundation. What does that mean for us today? God has given us clear instructions.

THE FOUNDATION: The United States of America began on a firm foundation. “And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor.” So said the leaders who signed the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:34, Romans 13:1, Proverbs 22:28, 2 Chronicles 7:14, Ezekiel 33:11, Romans 5:20, 2 Thessalonians 3:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Are You Afraid Of?

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 17, 2020

Fear is not from God but if we follow God's direction we can overcome our fears.

1. There is an UNHOLY spirit around us. It is the spirit of fear. 2. 2 Timothy 1:7 (NLT) For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline. 3. How shall we overcome the spirit of fear? – Philippians 4:4-7 I. A New Joy – Philippians 4:4 4 Rejoice in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7, Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Core 52 Week 33 - God Loves You, Yes, You Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Aug 16, 2020

John 3:16 is probably the most well-known Bible reference in the world. But when you look it up, what does it mean for God to love you? What does Jesus coming into the world have to do with it? Let's see just how much and what it means for God to love you.

You can listen to the audio of the sermon at: https://www.buzzsprout.com/697261/5026040 Intro: • Title Slide • John 3.16 signs at televised events. o End Zone 3.16 sign o Started by Steve Rollen (image) in the 70’s after a religious conversion. o Tim Tebow – 2009 Fla/Ok Nat’l Champion game. ? 90 ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, 1 John 3:15-16, 1 John 4:8-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Second Sunday Of Advent, Year B: The Good News Of Advent

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 3, 2020

The route home is spiritualized to refer to as "the way of the Lord" and attention must be given to preparing for the coming of the Messiah.

Modern GPS devices usually have a pleasant voice that tells you when you missed a turn and how to get back on the right road. On this Second Sunday of Advent, we hear the pleasant voice of this Good News: 1.Such as the opening words of our Gospel today: “The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11, Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Catholic

Manipulation

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on May 3, 2020

Manipulation is a demonic spirit that one must be delivered from, so that one would not manipulate others and one would not be manipulated.

What is manipulation? In my own understanding, manipulation is: • An act of tactically influencing another person mind into thinking or doing what they would not have otherwise thought or done. • A demonic and afflicting spirit, because of the characters it exhibits. "Psychological ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:1-21, 2 Peter 2:14, Matthew 24:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fourth Sunday In Ordinary Time- 4th Sunday- Rejection At Nazareth: Be Not Crushed On Their Account !

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 29, 2022

“I appreciate your opinion and hope we’ll have your support in the next game.”

The Scripture passage Jesus just read from the prophet Isaiah dates back 700 years. Then Jesus, a local boy, a carpenter from a family of modest means, announces, in effect, that he was the Messiah sent from God. This is Jesus’ first messianic declaration. He is the long-awaited Christ, who would ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-19, Luke 4:21-30

Denomination: Catholic

Love Is Holy

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Oct 19, 2020

Saints were not born because of prayer life, fasting, following the rule and regulation of the Church and the society where he/she lived.

Love is Holy Matthew 5:1-12, 1 John 3:1-3, Revelation 7:2-4, Revelation 7:9-14. Reflection Dear sisters and brothers, Saints were not born because of prayer life, fasting, following the rule and regulation of the Church and the society where he/she lived. They were not so rich or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, 1 John 3:1-3, Revelation 7:2-4, Revelation 7:9-14

Denomination: Other

Repentance Is Crucial For A World In Trouble Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 28, 2020

Our Lord forebears because His desire is for all to be saved. And when the trumpet blows, the time for repentance is over.

Second Sunday in Advent 2020 Let me share reflections on the Word of God for the second Sunday in Advent in this plague year 2020. The virus has been a plague, at least made worse by the attitude and behavior of the communist regime in mainland China. The election has been a plague, and I think ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8, 2 Peter 3:8-14, Isaiah 40:1-11, Psalm 85:9-13

Denomination: Catholic

Lesson 27. The Display Of The Correct Attitude (James 4:15) Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 3, 2021

“Instead, you ought to say, "If it is the Lord's will, we will live and do this or that."

COMMENTARY Lesson 27. THE DISPLAY OF THE CORRECT ATTITUDE (James 4:15) “Instead, you ought to say, “If it is the Lord’s will, we will live and do this or that.” A Christian man in making his plans ought to acknowledge his dependence upon God and say in his heart, “If it is the Lord’s will” – I ...read more

Scripture: James 4:15

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Bullying

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 14, 2021

What role does our loving concern for the consciences of our Christian brothers and sisters play? Can Paul’s discussion of food offered to idols help? What does knowledge without love produce? What does love produce? How can knowledge alone that an idol is nothing lead to unloving acts?

What role does our loving concern for the consciences of our Christian brothers and sisters play? Can Paul’s discussion of food offered to idols help? What does knowledge without love produce? What does love produce? How can knowledge alone that an idol is nothing lead to unloving acts? 1 ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Birthmark Of A Model Church Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 21, 2019

This is the 1st sermon in the 1 Thessalonians series, "Encouragement". What does the Model Church look like?

Series: Encouragement [#1] BIRTHMARKS OF A MODEL CHURCH 1 Thessalonians 1:1-4 Introduction: As I talk with Tharon often about his health, I hate that I passed some of those genetic traits to him. The truth is, we all pass things on to our children whether it be a genetic trait, a behavioral ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Letting Personal Injustice Go

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 28, 2019

Let’s not spend our lives complaining about financial injustices. There is a better choice. What did Jesus say to a victim of financial injustice in Luke 12:13-21?

Let’s not spend our lives complaining about financial injustices. There is a better choice. What did Jesus say to a victim of financial injustice in Luke 12:13-21? What Life is Not Luke 12:13 Then someone called from the crowd, “Teacher, please tell my brother to divide our father’s estate with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Baptist