Sermons on Warnings:

Use Your God-Given Time Well (Revelation 15:1-8; 16:1-21) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Sep 24, 2023

God uses the bowls to seek repentance from people, right now, and for the past 2000 years. This is everyone' chance to look up, acknowledge God, and turn to him. A no-rapture, academically rigorous reading of Revelation.

Today's going to be a bit of an odd sermon. I'm going to spend most of my time giving us a framework for reading a pretty big chunk of scripture. Basically, I'm going to try to give you a pair of glasses, so that you read it in a particular way, seeing the main points it makes. But ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 15:1-8, Revelation 16:1-21

Board Of Peace Or Prince Of Peace

Contributed by Kelvin Parks on Feb 21, 2026

This sermon contrasts humanity’s endless attempts to manufacture peace in boardrooms with the unshakable rule of the risen Christ, the Prince of Peace.

Board of Peace or Prince of Peace Scripture: Psalm 2:1–12 (ESV) Rev. Kelvin L. Parks 21 February 2026 ________________________________________ Church, please stand to your feet as we read God's Word. Scripture: Psalm 2:1–12 (ESV) (v.1) Why do the nations rage, and the peoples plot in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How To Water Down Your Faith And Experience The Wrath Of God Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Apr 24, 2003

This sermon demonstrates the suffiencey of Christ and His Word alone to save us.

1 Corinthians How to Water-Down Your Faith and Experience the Wrath of God 1 Corinthians 10 April 27, 2003 Intro: A. [Withholding Life-Saving Truth, source: USA Today (8-28-01)] In August of 2001, a Kansas City pharmacist was charged with diluting cancer treatment drugs, Gemzar and Taxol, in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Protection Of God Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Mar 4, 2003

Part 2 of this study looks at the protection of God and our confidence in Him during times of uncertainty.

The Protection of God In our last study, we looked at the need for prayer and seeking God’s will so that we can be confident that all things and all problems are within His will for our nation, the church and our individual lives. If we do these things, we are assured that everything that comes ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:28-31, 2 Chronicles 35:20-24

Denomination: Baptist

"Fly High" Acts Pt. 26 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 11, 2007

Paul’s journey reveals how to sink a ship (a life, a family, a ministry) in three easy ways. Don’t listen to sound advice, allow discontentment to take root in your life, and think that you are exempt from the forces of nature.

Fly High – Acts pt. 26 Opening Illustration on the lighter side of life: See video clip from AHA.COM what not to do when you get stuck in the snow! Thesis: Paul’s journey reveals how to sink a ship (a life, a family, a ministry) in three easy ways. Don’t listen to sound advice, allow ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Follow Jesus--Not Your Feelings Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2006

Are you a little proud you attend church? Do you feel a little superior to those folks who sleep in or are out on the lake? There is no room for spiritual pride in grace, because in grace, it’s all about boasting in God not in our goodness.

INTRODUCTION If you were around in 1975 you might remember the one-hit wonder “Feelings,” by Morris Albert “Feelings, nothing more than feelings; / Trying to forget my feelings of love; / Feelings, whoa, whoa, whoa feelings…” This is the sappiest song I’ve ever heard. It was never was one of my ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

Enemies Exposed Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Oct 20, 2007

Christians are not born again to be surrendered back over to the sins and lifestyle that kept them from having a healthy relationship with God, Christ and walking in step with the Holy Spirit.

Turn your Bibles to 1 John 5:4-5 Title: Enemies Exposed Theme: Assessing the Problem Series: Grasping Our Authority in Christ Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ is born of God, and everyone who loves the father loves His child as well. This is how we know that we love the children ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:4-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Road Signs Part 2 Series

Contributed by Tim Najpaver on Jul 27, 2006

To navigate through life safely, notice the "road signs" God places in his word.

This sermon and the other "road signs" sermons made use of traffic sign images and family photos projected for visual impact. God’s road signs Part 2 Jeremiah 31:21-22 Jesus was a Master Teacher…clearly the greatest teacher of truth the world has ever known. And He had the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:21-22

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons On The Coming Kingdom Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 15, 2017

The kingdom is more than a future reality. It is already present. The Pharisees did not have to wait for it. The disciples were already part of it. Even today the kingdom as Jesus established it is present wherever people acknowledge Jesus as King.

Samaria, Galilee Lessons on the Coming Kingdom (Gen. 6-9) Luke 17:20-37 Jesus Speaks on the Spiritual Nature of God’s Kingdom (Luke 17:20-21) And when he was demanded of the Pharisees, when the kingdom of God should come, he answered them and said, The kingdom of God cometh not with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:20-37

Denomination: Baptist

A Better Offering Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 11, 2011

This message was part two of a stewardship series and looks at Cain's response to Abel's offering

Cain and Abel So here we are. Week two of Money Month! In case you weren’t here last week or if you are new to Cornerstone I made a decision a number of years ago that instead of responding to financial crisis in the church by preaching on them that I would take one month each year and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

Leadership During Tough Times Series

Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Nov 16, 2010

Paul's farewell speech to the church at Ephesus presents a picture of what Christian leadership should look like.

Walking through a supermarket, a young man noticed an old lady following him around. He ignored her for a while, but when he got to the checkout line, she got in front of him. "Pardon me," she said. "I'm sorry if I've been staring, but you look just like me son who died recently. "I'm sorry for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-38

Denomination: Baptist

Flee Baby, Flee Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 8, 2015

The world paints those who oppose immoral sex as being prudes and bigots. It's hard to withstand the humiliation and embarrassment that we can face when we speak up. So why should we? And how should we stand for morality in a faithless world?

Years ago I heard a famous radio preacher tell of an experience he had while doing a seminar in a large city. After he had gotten done speaking he returned to his hotel, got on the elevator, and as he touched the button of his floor, a couple of very attractive women got on with him. "What ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Rich Man And Lazarus Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 27, 2014

Jesus told the Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus to show that being rich should not be equated with being righteous. The rich man had everything he wanted. But he didn't have what would get him to heaven.

LUKE 16: 19-31 [PARABLES IN LUKE] THE RICH MAN AND LAZARUS [John 11:45-53; 12:10-11] After challenging the pharisees and scribes Jesus told the Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus to show that being rich should not be equated with being righteous. The rich man had everything he wanted. But ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Leading The Church Of God Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 4, 2005

Essentials of leadership given by Paul to the elders of Ephesus

SERIES: “LESSONS FROM THE EARLY CHURCH” TEXT: ACTS 20:17-32 TITLE: “LEADING THE CHURCH OF GOD” INTRODUCTION: A. Acts 20:17-32 – “From Miletus, Paul sent to Ephesus for the elders of the church. When they arrived, he said to them: ‘You know how I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pilate's Moral Struggle Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 22, 2005

Expository sermon dealing with Pilate’s decision. Movie clip from the "Patriot" illustrates the importance of making courageous decisions.

Pilate’s Moral Struggle Fortifying the Foundations # 41 John 19:1-16[1] 7-18-04 In our text this morning we encounter a tremendous moral struggle. The man experiencing this struggle is the governor of Judea, Pontius Pilate. His struggle begins when providence brings him face to face with the ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-16

Denomination: Charismatic