Sermons on Vipers:

Better A Millstone Ii

Contributed by Dan Cormie on May 3, 2009

Things that cause people to sin are bound to come, but woe to that person through whom they come. - CONCLUSION

Dakota Community Church May 3, 2009 Better a Millstone II Luke 17:1-10 Jesus said to his disciples: "Things that cause people to sin are bound to come, but woe to that person through whom they come. It would be better for him to be thrown into the sea with a millstone tied around his neck than ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-10

Denomination: Mennonite

Relationship Vs. Religion ... Just How Does All That Work? Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Sep 2, 2015

This sermon is from James 1:26-27 and 2:14-26 as they both seem to be talking to the same topic of deeds and how those deeds proceed from true faith.

James 1:26-27 “Those who consider themselves religious and yet do not keep a tight rein on their tongues deceive themselves, and their religion is worthless. “Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their ...read more

Scripture: James 1:26-27

Denomination: Nazarene

By What Authority?

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 21, 2014

Who is Jesus? Was He just a man. Or was He a myth? Or is He the Divine Christ?

By What Authority? Luke 19:45-20:8 Luke has just given extensive coverage of the Triumphal Entry on Palm Sunday. (See sermon: “It’s My Party, and I’ll Cry if I Want To”) So why does Luke give only one verse to the cleansing of the Temple when Matthew and especially Mark give extensive coverage? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:23-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Generational Blessings Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jun 17, 2015

A message on blessing your children so they may be a blessing to the next generations.

Title: Generational Blessings Theme: Text: Exodus 20:1 – 6; Deuteronomy 30:19 Review of Last weeks Message Generational Curses & Iniquities Deuteronomy 30:19-20 I call heaven and earth as witnesses today against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing; ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

Prepare To Repent

Contributed by Craig Condon on May 8, 2015

God will lead us through the deserts and wilderness of life. He will reveal his glory to us during the journey. His power will be felt where we are most vulnerable.

It was the day after Christmas. A church minister was looking at the nativity scene outside of his church when he noticed that the baby Jesus was missing from the figures. He turned toward the church to call the police when he saw a little boy with a red wagon, and in the wagon was the figure of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Anglican

Standing Firm Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 1, 2015

2 Peter 2 deals with false teachers who's destiny is destruction, who's actions are depraved, and who's words are deceitful.

Standing Firm (2 Peter 2) CHCC – November 16, 2014 INTRODUCTION: Have you ever known someone who was pulled into some sort of pseudo-Christian Cult? Most of us have, and we know how completely deceived … even brainwashed … people can be. It is a frightening fact that many ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Have You Seen The King?

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 6, 2015

Have You Seen The King?

Isaiah 6:1-8 Have You Seen The King? I. A Powerful Confrontation A. He Saw The Position Of A Sovereign God v.1 In the year that king Uzziah died I saw also the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Holiness

From Harmony To Hypocrisy Part 1 Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015

I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing this series on Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help. I have used these for our church, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

From Harmony to Hypocrisy Acts 4: 36-5:11 The early church is experiencing revival with thousands being saved and the devil is not happy! He has tried to destroy and stop the church through intimidation and persecution but could not. Since he was going nowhere, by unleashing outside forces ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Battle Of Personal Attitudes...

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 8, 2014

You do not see things as they are, you see things as you are. Your attitudes? Your perspectives? Your motives? All these come into play when you make choices...

THE BATTLE OF ATTITUDES? HOW DO YOU GET YOUR ATTITUDES, PERSPECTIVES, MOTIVES? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com YOU SEE THINGS AS THINGS AS YOU ARE! Psalm 139:23 Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts: INTRODUCTION: I ran across this little saying... YOU ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Pattern For Powerful Personal Relationships (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jun 2, 2014

Paul begins this section of scripture with since you have received all that Jesus purchased and assuming you learned of Him by experience you should have a different lifestyle than the lost. Your life should be characterized by hard work and helpful words

Intro: This week we continue the second part of Pattern for Powerful Personal Relationships. We continue to see the pattern that reveals the resurrection life in us. This is the explanation of John 13:35 “by this they will know that you are my disciples.” If we love the Lord Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Ministry Of John The Baptist

Contributed by James Snyder on Feb 25, 2013

Ministry is not what we do as much as who we are in Christ. True ministry is rooted in Christ and reflects Christ in everything we do.

Jerry Jenkins, the writer of the Left Behind series, says a real writer is someone who cannot not write. One of the professors of theology at a major Christian college said that if you can do anything else do not go into the ministry. What both were saying is that behind our labor is a passion to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-22

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Life As A Shepherd Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 20, 2012

A first person message from the viewpoint of a shepherd, speaking from Psalm 23.

July 8, 2012 Psalm 23:1-6 Shalom!! My name is Michael ben Samuel. I am from the land of Palestine and I'm a shepherd. It is an honor for a man of my occupation to be allowed to stand here and speak with you today. You see in my nation shepherding is not looked upon with favor. For most of my ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Something Better Is Coming

Contributed by Les Puryear on Jun 1, 2010

No matter what you may be facing now, something better is coming.

When I go to my Mother's house, there are certain things I can expect to happen. I can always expect my Mother to make me feel welcome and loved. I can always expect my Mother to greet me with a loving smile and a hug. I can always expect my Mother to ask me if I want anything to eat or drink. And ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

Expect Contrary Winds And Wet Blankets.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 3, 2018

Grinch is real and thriving in many places. Life can become a wet blanket. Never allow the Grinch to knock you down and keep you down. This storm is a great faith opportunity. SHAKE IT OFF.

EXPECT CONTRARY WINDS & WET BLANKETS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Our enemy desires to be a GRINCH and steal the joy of abundant life. He is a killjoy. Life can become a wet blanket. We must not allow other people to become a wet blanket to us. Life is full of difficult ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:14-30, Acts 27:10-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Ministry Is A Liability

Contributed by Heather Cook on Jan 4, 2019

A personal story of my first few years in ministry. I tie it into the fact that when you are doing effective ministry you will have enemies. Just as Christ did.

I was 21 when I first set foot in Connecticut Valley Seventh-Day-Adventist Church. I was nearly a month married, full of enthusiasm and excitement for the adventure of “real” life. Totally unprepared for the reality of it. I was well armed with a bevy of important and well-educated sounding ...read more

Scripture: John 7:6-7

Denomination: Adventist