Sermons on Vicious Habits:

How To Handle Criticism

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 1, 2007

The Bible tells us how to handle the criticism that we receive from other people.

MATTHEW 5:11-12 “HOW TO HANDLE CRITICISM” A) Criticism has had as much adverse effect on the body of Christ as anything that has ever come up against it! * Someone has said, “Christianity is the only army that shoots their own wounded.” * We have far too many in the body of Christ that the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

He's Alive

Contributed by Mark Busch on Apr 20, 2006

Easter Sermon about the Resurrection of Jesus

Jesus most exciting exit or entrance. No entrance that I could make this morning could compare with that first Easter morning! Matthew 28:1-8 After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb. 2There was a violent earthquake, for an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-8

Denomination: Holiness

The Nation God Blesses

Contributed by Tim Huie on Mar 16, 2009

1) God blesses a holy nation. 2) God blesses an obedient nation. 3) God blesses a repentant nation

THE NATION GOD BLESSES PROVERBS 14:34-35 PSALMS 9:17 JOEL 2:25 1. Illus. of talking to old man • Had good income, good health, children and grandchildren • “Pastor, God had really blessed me!” • Meant God had put His hand upon him in favor. 2. Did you know that God does the same thing on a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:34-35

Denomination: Baptist

Gethsemane: Place For Prayer, Place For Betrayal Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 2, 2012

For Jesus, Gethsemane was a place of worship, a place to surrender his will to the Father; for Judas, it was a place to completely betray Jesus. No location can substitute for the heart.

Gethsemane: Place for Prayer, Place for Betrayal (Matthew 26:36-50) 1. I found a strange article Friday titled, “Bear Saves Man in Mountain Lion Attack.” 2. “Robert Biggs, 69, who often hikes in the Whisky Flats area, came across a mother bear and her cubs, which were about 40 feet from where he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-50

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Full But Empty Or Empty But Full

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Apr 7, 2015

This is a sermon about what it means to see Jesus as human and having a power limited to the power to serve, save, and deliver.

Philippians 2:5-8New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) 5 Let the same mind be in you that was[a] in Christ Jesus, 6 who, though he was in the form of God, did not regard equality with God as something to be exploited, 7 but emptied himself, taking the form of a slave, being born in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8

Denomination: United Methodist

Strong Leadership In Painful Times Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 5, 2011

Discipline in the church and in the family have their similarities. Whether a conflict is with children in our family or God’s household in a church family, several principles apply.

Strong Leadership in Painful Times (2 Corinthians 2:1-11) 1. WORCESTER, Mass. (AP) — Frank and Louie the cat was born with two faces, two mouths, two noses, three eyes — and lots of doubts about his future. Now, 12 years after Marty Stevens rescued him from being euthanized because of his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Looking For A Blessing On Empty

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Feb 6, 2014

The creeping of depression can prevail when you embrace the iniquity of your past and reality of a faint spirit are no longer as strong as they once were.

Looking for a Blessing on Empty Psalms 31:9 Have mercy upon me, O LORD, for I am in trouble: mine eye is consumed with grief, yea, my soul and my belly. 31:10 For my life is spent with grief, and my years with sighing: my strength faileth because of mine iniquity, and my bones are consumed. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 31:8-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why The Wise-Men Were Wise

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 11, 2015

Christmas

Matthew 2 v 1 - 12 WHY THE WISE-MEN WERE WISE Job 23:3 Oh that I knew where I might find him! that I might come even to his seat If it had been ‘Wise Women’ instead of ‘Wise Men’, they would have asked directions, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Holiness

The Blessed Life

Contributed by Jon Daniels on May 18, 2020

A sermon based on Psalm 1 challenging the hearer to consider what it means to live a life blessed by God.

“THE BLESSED LIFE” Psalm 1 FBCF – 5/17/20 Jon Daniels INTRO – Rachel & I danced to “Happy” by Pharell at her wedding. People want to be happy. The Hebrew word for “Blessed” means “happy.” What do you think of when you think of a blessed life – a happy life? What are the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God Upgrades Our System Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 18, 2020

The big picture of the Christian life helps us to recalibrate our bearings as we study the details and fine points.

God Upgrades Our System (Romans 8:1-4) 1. This is a transcript of an actual support call to a computer support number: Me: Thank you for calling —- my name is —- how may I help you? customer: My new laptop won’t turn on. Me: Is it plugged in? Customer: What? Me: Did you plug it in? The battery is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Three Calls Of St. Paul Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 12, 2019

Apostle Paul confirms his calling to be an Apostle with great assurance and confidence. Though he equals himself with other Apostles who were with Christ. Yet he understood his calling was to be an apostle. He says Jesus was Son of man - Kata Sarxa and Son of God - Kata Pneuma.

Theme: Three Calls Text: Romans 01:01-07 CALL TO BE SENT - Apostolic call Romans 01:1-4 Wesley says: “While God calls, he makes what he calls. Jewish teachers disputed his claim to the apostolic office, with great propriety he asserts and overthrows their principles are entire”. Apostle is a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

Sermon On Avarice

Contributed by William Meakin on Jan 18, 2021

Avarice can be considered the very essence of evil

Fyodor Dostoevsky, the Russian novelist, philosopher, and journalist once remarked: “The world says: "You have needs - satisfy them. You have as much right as the rich and the mighty. Don't hesitate to satisfy your needs; indeed, expand your needs and demand more." This is the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5, Ecclesiastes 5:10, Proverbs 11:24

Tired? Rest In Me

Contributed by Lorraine Greeff on Nov 17, 2022

Spiritual tiredness, emotional tiredness, physical tiredness, mental tiredness, which one affects you, Jesus stated that He was tired.

TIRED? REST IN ME I AM TIRED, I AM EVEN TIRED OF GETTING TIRED, HELP LORD I AM TIRED, how many of you can say that you are tired, I mean really tired? I want you all to think of a time in your life when you were completely exhausted, that moment when your tank was empty, depleted and had nothing ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-6, Matthew 11:28-30, Isaiah 40:31

Denomination: Charismatic

Sin's Blood-Stained Progression

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jun 18, 2023

The tragic story of Cain and Abel did not have to happen if only Cain had controlled his emotions and listened to the counsel of God. Instead, we witness the first murder and the further progression of humanity's rebellion and wickedness.

In the first verses of Genesis 4, we are introduced to two sons of Adam and Eve, two attitudes of reverence towards God, one act of obedience, one act of defiance, a refusal to heed sound advice, and the horrendous consequences of rebellion. We witness remorse, selfish concern, and the gradual ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-15, Exodus 20:13, Numbers 32:23, Luke 12:2, 1 Corinthians 4:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

So Long, Farewell (I'll Tell You This...) Series

Contributed by Steven Cordle on Mar 28, 2025

Several years ago I was leaving a church and looked for ideas for winding down or farewell sermons. I found few ideas. I was able to piece a few options from reference to Paul’s final meeting with the Ephesian elders and Paul’s final thoughts to Timothy.

This lesson is one of the “farewell sermons” I put together. I have a bibliography for those who would like it.This sermon became the last one I preached in my previous church. The title was inspired by the tagline of a comedian who was popular when I was a kid and I have a series (unrelated to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-24, 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ