Sermons on Violence:

The Woman Who Nursed A Grudge Series

Contributed by Steven Angus on May 20, 2013

Third sermon in series studying characters involved in the beheading of John the Baptist. This sermon looks at Herodious and the effects of bearing a grudge.

Herodias: The Woman Who Nursed a Grudge Psalm 14:1-7; Ephesians 3:14-21; Mark 6:14-19 (NIV) Tragically, the names Aurora, Colorado, James Holmes, and Batman will always be connected. Slightly over a week ago, James Holmes age 24 went on a shooting rampage in a movie theater leaving 12 dead and 58 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29

Denomination: United Methodist

"Stop Sitting On The Fence"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 31, 2013

A sermon about making a choice.

1 Kings 18:20-39 "Stop Sitting on the Fence" Ahab, son of Omri, ruled over the Northern Kingdom of Israel for 22 years, and he is described in 1 Kings Chapter 16 as being more evil than all the Kings who had come before him. We are also told that he worshiped Baal--the Canaanite agricultural ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:20-39, James 4:1

Denomination: United Methodist

Proverbs 24 - Precepts And Warnings Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Sep 26, 2013

This is a verse by verse look at Proverbs chapter 24.

We will now look at chapter 24. 1 Do not be envious of evil men, Nor desire to be with them; Proverbs 24:1 (NASB) It is very easy for us to look at others and say, "Boy I wish I could do that." or "I wish I were like that." Be very careful of the character of those who you would set as an ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 24:1-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Church That Sets The Captives Free

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Peter Ramos on Feb 5, 2011

A New Testament model of the mssion of the church.

Theme: A Model of Worship for a Church That Sets the Captives Text: Acts 3:1-10 1One day Peter and John were going up to the temple at the time of prayer—at three in the afternoon. 2Now a man crippled from birth was being carried to the temple gate called Beautiful, where he was put every ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Christian Church

"Jesus Is Calling"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Jan 18, 2009

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that the Holy Spirit is calling "Willing Listeners" to help show His people their way.

18 January 2009 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fortress Chapel F.O.B. Sykes Tall-afar, Iraq BIG IDEA: The Holy Spirit is calling "Willing Listeners" to help show His people their way. REFERENCES: Second Sunday after Epiphany; Matthew 6:22-23 (NIV): “the eye is the lamp of the body; Note ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Walking With God Like Enoch

Contributed by David Mcnally on May 28, 2011

Enoch was different from all those around him. He walked with God; no compromising; no looking back; and as a result 'God took him'.

Genesis 5:1-24 The example of Enoch, who walked with God (based on chapter 1 of ‘Heading for Heaven’ a series of sermons by J.C. Ryle, one of the outstanding evangelical preachers and writers of the 19th century.) According to Genesis chapter 5 God created man, male and female; we ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Corruption In High Places Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Oct 19, 2014

Corruption in high places - PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON BODY: Accusation – Lawlessness Practiced (vs 1-5) Condemnation – Lawlessness Punished (vs 6-8). Vindication – Righteousness Praised (vs 9-11) SERMON OUTLINE: Ill: • Victor Hugo, wrote a number of very well-known novels; • These include, ‘The Hunchback ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 58:1-11

Denomination: Brethren

Then His Training Kicked In Series

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jul 21, 2015

A message about dealing with conflict. We can react from the natural man or the spiritual man. Often in life we start by responding in the flesh, but if we are smart we can let our training kick in and turn situations around in a marvelous way.

(Note to pastor's, a link for the video I used is included at the end of the message. Handout notes available on request.) Then His Training Kicked In PPT 1 Series title We are in a series of messages on matters of the heart, or things that affect us emotionally. Last week we talked about ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 49:5-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Anger Management Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Oct 1, 2015

Anger can be a good thing and serve good purposes. It is a God-given emotion. However, it has a destructive side to it that can hurt people and hinder your relationship with God. Jesus gives the grace to deal with it!

Anger Management Matthew 5:21-26 21 "You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, 'Do not murder, and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.' 22 But I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brother will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to his brother, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Knowledge Of God

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Feb 10, 2010

There is no more important question in all of life than that very question...Do you know God. It is the secret of true success...the source of wisdom beyond our understanding...the strength to endure in hard times.

KNOWLEDGE OF GOD HOSEA 4:1 6 I want to begin this morning by asking you life's ultimate question. Be as honest as you can be with yourself...Do you know God? Notice that I didn't ask, "Do you believe that He exists...or do you believe in Him... I didn't ask if you are trying to live a good moral ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 4:1-6

The Betrayal And Arrest Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 27, 2022

The betrayers come into the garden of Gethsemane with the force and arms they thought necessary to seize Jesus. He faces this dark hour directly yet with restraint and compassion.

LUKE 22: 47-53 [JESUS’ LAST NIGHT SERIES] THE BETRAYAL AND ARREST OF JESUS (Matthew 26:47–56; Mark 14:43–50; John 18:3–11) Luke now turns his attention from the spiritual warfare in the Garden to the arrest of Jesus. Satan, finding himself baffled in his attempts to terrify and dissuaded our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:47-53

Denomination: Baptist

Divorce And Remarriage Series

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jul 20, 2016

Part of the Sermon on the Mount series where Jesus deals with the topic of divorce and remarriage.

Sermon on the Mount “Divorce and Remarriage” Matthew 5:31-32 Today’s topic hits close to home because I was divorced as a Christian. I remember when the full impact hit as feelings of loneliness, despair, rejection and worthlessness overwhelmed me. But by the grace of God, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:31-32

Denomination: Foursquare

Lord, I Trust You

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 20, 2019

A study in the book of Psalms 7

Psalm 7: 1 – 17 Lord, I trust You 1 O LORD my God, in You I put my trust; Save me from all those who persecute me; And deliver me, 2 Lest they tear me like a lion, rending me in pieces, while there is none to deliver. 3 O LORD my God, if I have done this: If there is iniquity in my hands, 4 If I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 7:7

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Samson's Strength

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jun 11, 2019

While Samson was known for his physical strength he was also known to be spiritually weak. To find out more read on

Samson’s Strength Judges 15:1-20 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Whom amongst us has not heard of the great strength of Samson? Was not slaying 1,000 Philistines with nothing but a jawbone of a donkey and tearing apart a lion and bringing down a temple building with ...read more

Scripture: Judges 15:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

A Starting Place For Successful Ministry

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Sep 9, 2019

The Apostle Paul who had invested so much in the life of young Timothy, helps him prepare for a new beginning by offering him a starting place for success. I believe this is also a starting place for successful ministers as we prepare others to make it on their own.

Sermon: A Starting Place for Successful Ministry Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-6 1Ti 2:1 ¶ I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; 2 For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-6, 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Methodist