Sermons on Vice:

Pass The Salt, Please!

Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on Oct 5, 2007

Our influence in the world is not to be contained or limited to the wall of a Church and not being used to impact the world around us.

Sermon Text: Matt 5:13 (Believers Are Salt and Light) "You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt should lose its taste, how can it be made salty? It’s no longer good for anything but to be thrown out and trampled on by men. Plot Outline: This film contains not only some incredible surf ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming A Woman Of Impact

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Oct 9, 2007

To become a woman of impact, a Christian woman must set an example in the way she live and she must encourage other women.

Happy Mothers’ Day! How did it all start? This special day for mothers go all the way back to the 19th century. Meet Anne Marie Reeves Jarvis. She was a daughter of a Methodist Minister in Virginia. Tragedy brought out the best in her. Four out of her six children died of various diseases. All ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

You Have A Part To Play Series

Contributed by John Baker on May 7, 2008

Every part is needed within the church. There are no useless or devalued parts. When every part does not do its part we can not be what we are to be as a church.

Sermon Title: You have a Part to Play Place: Oakdale Wesleyan Church Date: April 20, 2008 Subject: Missions – Call Introduction I brought to church with me this morning some everyday objects that would be around any of our homes. These are very useful and sometimes needed objects. What I would ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:27-31

Denomination: Holiness

Bringing God Into Our Decisions Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 23, 2008

Much of life is out of our hands, but our lives are greatly influenced by the choices we and others make.

Bringing God Into Our Decisions (Acts 1:15-26) 1. This was a very rough week for many people. 2. The Williams family had a traumatic time. 3. We had 8 surgeries in the church family within a 7 day period, all during one of our two busiest weeks of the year, camp time. 4. I have been through ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:15-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Gluttony And Temperance Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 13, 2012

We can live in moderation or overindulge...which isn't about the stomache, but a matter of the heart.

Here are two headlines found on the front cover of a Family Circle magazine: “Ten Ways to Curb Your Cravings,” followed by “Irresistible Chocolate Desserts”…definitely mixed messages! A foreign visitor described America as a land where people are as big as houses, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-21

Denomination: Congregational

Worried! ... Shalom!

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jan 13, 2010

This is about God dwelling with you. He wants you to be holy, pure, right. Will you trust Him and not worry? Will you pray about everything in your life? Will you meditate on the Word of God? And finally, will you practice, will you do, what God calls

Opening illustration: Two men were marooned on an Island. One man paced back and forth worried and scared while the other man sat back and was sunning himself. The first man said to the second man, "aren’t you afraid we are about to die." "No," said the second man, "I make $100,000 a week and tithe ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Failures, Just Learning Experiences Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 9, 2013

This is the second message in a series on Moses that shows being God's man is never easy. This message teaches that there are never any failures, just learning experiences.

How many of you have ever failed at something? If we are brutally honest we would all admit that we have failed more times than we would like to admit. However, I would like to suggest that there are two classes of people who fail: The ones who give up and the ones who use those failures as ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:11-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Overcoming Discouragement

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Sep 19, 2010

All of us even the most gifted and strong men of God experienced discouragement from time to time. One of the the greatest leaders and motivators of all time taught us how to battle discouragement. Let us learn from his experience.

OVERCOMING DISCOURAGEMENT Then the people of Judah said, "The work crews are worn out, and there is too much rubble. We can’t continue to rebuild the wall." Nehemiah 4:10 Yielding to discouragement had great prices to pay. • The 10 Israelite Spy got discouraged and the whole nation paid 40 ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Handle Temptation

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 1, 2010

Temptation comes in many forms; we are tempted not to tell the truth, to take something that does not belong to us, to take advantage of someone, to gossip, to over eat, to hold a grudge, or to withhold from the Lord that which rightfully belongs to him.

How to Handle Temptation James 1:13-18 Introduction Do you struggle with temptation? I heard of someone who said, “I don’t struggle with temptation, I just give in to it!” That is not the answer! But the fact is, there isn’t a day that goes by that we are not tempted in ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Easter Continuum

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Apr 8, 2012

We all live our lives in relationship to God on some level. There’s a continuum from rejection of God to being embraced by God. This sermon outlines that continuum, which is often the journey we take to God.

The visuals for this sermon are at http://prezi.com/8fxspeqp4jxn/easter-sunday-the-continuum/ So. Easter. Resurrection Sunday. It’s a great day. A day we remember every year when everything changed. How many of us were here last Palm Sunday? We celebrated the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem, ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What's The Good News? Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 17, 2012

The words of God are powerful and able to Inform; Transform; and Reform us.

1. Power of God in Okinawa It was early in 1945. As United States forces pushed deep into Okinawa they came across a village unlike any they had ever seen. Here at Shimabuku they were met and welcomed by two old men who invited the troops in as "fellow Christians." Correspondent Clarence W. Hall ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Purpose Of Church Discipline: An Exposition Of Matthew 18:15-20

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 28, 2020

There is much need for discipline in the Church.

The Purpose of Church Discipline: an Exposition of Matthew 18:15-20 When one looks at the word “discipline” we see the word “discipline.” To be a disciple is to submit one’s self to the discipline of the master. In the church, the Master is Jesus Christ who is mater also of heaven and earth ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20, 1 Corinthians 5:4-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"to Jerusalaem... A Mission To Complete

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Aug 29, 2020

Jesus rebuked Peter because Peter did not understand God's plan.... Jerusalem, the cross and empty grave would mean forgiveness and eternal life. We all make mistakes... quotes by Barbara Bush, John Stott

In Jesus Holy Name August 30, 2020 Text: Matthew 16:21-28 Pentecost XIII – Redeemer “To Jerusalem…A Mission to Complete” Jesus and His disciples were at Caesarea Philippi. Their ministry to this point had been a stunning success. Crowds pressed in on them everywhere they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28, Hebrews 7:24-27

Denomination: Lutheran

Thou Shalt Not Lie

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Mar 14, 2018

Thou shalt not lie.

THOU SHALT NOT LIE By Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (March 14, 2018) “Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: ...read more

Denomination: Friends

Of Tamper And Hamper!!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Apr 3, 2018

Focusing on some Biblical incidents which occurred away from public gaze where one would see how the omniscient God has justly judged covert sinful acts of some even while rewarding the noble deeds of others!!!

Of Tamper and Hamper It’s buzzing in the media! The video depicting the moral bankruptcy of the Aussie Cricketer Bancroft in first tampering with the ball with “yellow tape” (sandpaper?) and then shamelessly tucking it in his inner garments out of fear of ...read more

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