Sermons on Warped And Crooked:

An Ungrateful Spirit Must Be Broken Series

Contributed by Tim Pollock on May 19, 2016

Sermon Series by Dr. Tim Pollock

There are some pretty good movies out there (I always liked The Sound of Music), but there is one thing for sure, Hollywood has distorted the truth about romance and marriage! The entertainment industry has not only messed with true love but it has also affected parenting concepts. Families seen on ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:13

Denomination: Baptist

4th Of July - A Declaration Of Dependence

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 9, 2012

This is a brief 4th of July message suitable to present to Civic groups, and in situations when time is restricted.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK Text: Deuteronomy 8:7-14; Proverbs 14:34 Last Wednesday we celebrated the birthday of our nation & the signing of the Declaration of Independence. It was a momentous decision for each ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:34, Deuteronomy 8:7-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

False Teachers

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Jun 8, 2006

We are going to look to God’s Word today concerning false teachers and see what our responsibilities are:

We are going to look to God’s Word today concerning false teachers and see what our responsibilities are: I. RECOGNIZE DECEPTION Deuteronomy 13:1 “If there arises among you a prophet or a dreamer of dreams, and he gives you a sign or a wonder,” a. Keyword: “dreamer of dreams” b. In the Bible it ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 13:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Three Questions To Ask

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 18, 2010

How do you govern your life as a Christian? How do you know what you should or should not say or do? Whenever it comes to making a decision there are three questions we must ask and answer for ourselves. Is it moral? Is it legal? Is it ethical?

THREE QUESTIONS TO ASK 1 Corinthians 10:23-33 Introduction: How do you govern your life as a Christian? How do you know what you should or should not say or do? Daily you and I are faced with choices that we have to make as believers; choices that will impact our lives, our relationship with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:23-33

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Diotrephes

Contributed by David Wilson on Feb 17, 2011

John writes a letter that commends his friend Gaius, encourages him, and assures him that the troublemaker Diotrephes would be dealt with.

VERSES 1-2 FROM JOHN WITH LOVE Once again we have John addressing himself as the elder, which is more a title of authority than speaking of age. He addresses his letter to his dear friend Gaius and once again, as we saw in his gospel and his first two letter, emphasizes LOVE. He declares that ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Son Of God Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Nov 19, 2018

Jesus, the Son of God who has all power, ends up in Egypt because of the threat of Herod. In doing so a new Exodus is establish with the Son of God coming out of Egypt to live in full obedience in contrast to all of God’s people who failed.

You can listen to the message here:- http://www.nec.org.au/listen-to-a-sermon-series/name-above-all-names/ Note - the temperature that day in Brisbane at 9:30am was 36 degrees Celsius (96 Fahrenheit) and 90% humidity - it was hot! So the service was significantly shortened .... including the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:15, Matthew 2:13-23, Hosea 11:1

Denomination: Baptist

Stepping Over The Line

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jul 11, 2022

A sermon for the Sunday after Pentecost, Year C, Lectionary 15

July 10, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Luke 10:25-37 Stepping over the Line Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Ole worked as a bank teller. One afternoon a couple of robbers entered the bank, brandishing guns. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Lutheran

A Living Hope

Contributed by Don Baggett on Jan 24, 2020

Regardless of troubles, we have much cause to rejoice. The Lord is going to be with us until we die, then we will move in the house with Him. This old world is not heaven, but there is a heaven, and if we are saved, we are as sure for heaven as if we were already there.

The book of 1 Peter was written around 64 a.d., when a man by the name of Nero become Emperor in Rome, and Rome pretty much ruled the civilized world. There are two things about Nero that stand out: He was crazy (there’s a better medical name for his condition, but his thinking was totally ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Ascension Sunday

Contributed by Rev Kenneth Roach on May 11, 2021

On keeping ones soul. Preached on May 18th 1969 at Plymouth Bethesda Church Utica.

And when he had called the people onto him with his disciples also, he said unto them, whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross and follow me. For who whosoever will save his life shall lose it; but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospels, the same ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-37

Our Accountability Before God

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on May 23, 2021

In his series of revival messages, the late evangelist and teacher Dr. R.A. Torrey (1856-1928) sets the foundation of all he will preach by presenting God in all His splendor, creativity, rationality, and holiness, and that we will be held accountable before Him one day. Be ready.

God is Great! That thought comes out in the Bible from the first verse to the last. He is majestic, infinite, and wonderful beyond words! This entire universe, of which we something new about every day it seems, is His creative work. The supreme difference between the teaching of the Bible and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:7, 1 Chronicles 29:12, Job 26:12, Psalm 150:2, Luke 1:37, Habakkuk 1:13, Isaiah 6:1-8, Revelation 15:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

7 The Disposing Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Aug 26, 2020

This is the 7th of 31 Devotions in a series called 'The Church called Jonah.' These devotions are based on the book of Jonah and are meant to make a comparison between Jonah and The Church of today.

The Disposing Jonah 1:5 – “every man cried out to his god and threw the cargo that was in the ship into the sea, to lighten the load.” And threw the cargo… We just saw how the mariners, each cried out to his god to help them out of the terrible situation they were in. Now we see them going one ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:5, Exodus 14:13-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Mercy Took My Seat

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 8, 2025

At the cross, justice demanded judgment, but mercy took our place—clearing our debt and crediting Christ’s righteousness to all who believe.

Some years ago, Gary Haugen told a story he called “snack math.” He was teaching his kids about fairness. One child got two cookies while another got only one. The protest came fast: “That’s not fair!” That moment made Haugen realize something profound — every child is born with a built-in sense ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-7, Romans 3:23, Isaiah 53:4-6, Luke 23:13-43, 2 Corinthians 5:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Good Shepherd Will Never Abandon You

Contributed by Don Schultz on May 9, 2003

Christ will never abandon you, though your feelings may tell you otherwise, at times.

John 10:11-18 THE GOOD SHEPHERD WILL NEVER ABANDON YOU This morning, I would like to describe someone to you, and I want you to tell me who this person is. This person has been taking care of you long before you even understood who this person was. This person has endured many sleepless nights ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18, John 10:1

Denomination: Lutheran

There's Just No Escaping

Contributed by Anne Robertson on Jun 5, 2003

There is no escaping the presence and reality of God.

THERE’S JUST NO ESCAPING TEXT: Psalm 139:1-18 Some of you know that I felt my call to the ministry when I was 14 years old. I was giving the sermon--my first--for Youth Sunday in the North Scituate Baptist Church in Scituate, Rhode Island. It ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

An Honest Confession Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 16, 2008

God’s victory over sin (59:15b-21) is not provided until genuine repentance is entered. The outpouring of God’s grace in our lives awaits our humble honest admitting to the hideousness of our sins & our powerlessness to save ourselves from them.

ISAIAH 59: 9-15a AN HONEST CONFESSION This section continues describing the people’s sin, but now its seriousness, their helplessness to change, and the effects of their sins become realized by people. Isaiah has just boldly confronted the people ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:9-15

Denomination: Baptist