Sermons on Warped And Crooked:

From Cheers To Jeers

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 29, 2021

A sermon for Palm Sunday, Year B

March 28, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Mark 11:1-11; Mark 15:1-47; Philippians 2:5-11 From Cheers to Jeers Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Fads come and go. They’re here today and gone tomorrow. Their memory ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11, Mark 15:1-47, Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Integrity Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Dec 25, 2022

Understanding Sanctification

Integrity| Matthew 5:32-37 “Sticks and stones will break my bones but words will never hurt me.” Numbers 30:2 • The nation of Israel had developed an elaborate system of “I swear” to guarantee that an individual was telling the truth. Of course, people used swears to make themselves look good and ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Look At The Home

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 14, 2012

Parents need to turn to the Lord

LOOK AT THE HOME Ephesians 5:31 For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall be joined unto his wife, and they two shall be one flesh. 5:32 This is a great mystery: but I speak concerning Christ and the church. 5:33 Nevertheless let ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:31-32

Denomination: Baptist

Faith, The Opposite Of Idolatry Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 20, 2013

Herod Antipas is a good example of one who is faithless, who worshiped an idol tied up with himself; true faith is a "break with all idols to turn to a living God in a personal encounter."

Thursday of 25th Week in Course Lumen Fidei Luke 9: 7 - 9 7 Now Herod the tetrarch heard of all that was done, and he was perplexed, because it was said by some that John had been raised from the dead, 8 by some that Eli'jah had appeared, and by others that one of the old prophets had risen. 9 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:7-9

Denomination: Catholic

Deep Cry In The Heart Of God

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 5, 2023

There is a deep cry in the heart of God these days. When the cities where we currently live have become like Sodom and Gomorrah, we have built houses and settled in those cities.

There is a deep cry in the heart of God these days. When the cities where we currently live have become like Sodom and Gomorrah, we have built houses and settled in those cities. When the cry of the orphans and widows are so loud, how can we remain silent without offering them help? When there are ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 5:28, Jeremiah 5:29

Living The Abundant Life

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Feb 1, 2025

Perhaps a better title for this message would be "Life the Abundant Life provided by the Good Shepherd". This message takes a look at living the abundant life provided by the Good Shepherd in the context of Psalm 23.

Living the Abundant life John 10:7-18, Psalm 23 Intro. Jesus came to give us ABUNDANT LIFE I wanted you to see this phase in the context of the Good Shepherd. Jesus is THE door. Shepherd would lie in the gate. He gives his life for the sheep. Vs. 11 He did this willingly. ...read more

Scripture: John 10:7-18, Luke 12:22-31

Denomination: Baptist

No Turning Back: Following Jesus In A World That Pulls You Away

Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on May 27, 2025

This sermon revisits the old hymn, I Have Decided to Follow Jesus, which is a powerful testimony of faith in Jesus.

My dear brothers and sisters, We live in a world of constant pressure—to perform, to conform, and to compromise. Standing firm for our faith in this world can feel not just difficult—but dangerous. Some of you feel it in the workplace, in school, in your own homes. Some of you feel it online, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Real Thanksgiving Turkeys!

Contributed by John Dobbs on Nov 19, 2023

It is so easy to forget the blessings that God has given us.

The REAL Thanksgiving Turkeys! It is so easy to forget the blessings that God has given us. The Psalmist wrote, "Praise the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits…” (Psalm 103:2). On Thanksgiving Day in the United States, we’ll enjoy a meal with turkeys – but the REAL Thanksgiving ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:2, Psalm 107:15, 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Insult Brings War (2 Samuel 10)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 6, 2025

What are some of the causes of war? Let's begin in 2 Samuel 10.

Do well-educated, intelligent world leaders know the way to peace? Where do wars and fights come from? Let’s begin in 2 Samuel 10. Did the Ammonite king humiliate a peaceful delegation sent by David? Sometime later, the Ammonite king died and his son Hanun succeeded him as king, so David told ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Early Warning System Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014

The truth is, sometimes committed Christians stumble and fall into sin. The Bible reads like a Who’s Who of spiritual failures. Abraham was a liar; Moses was a murderer; David committed adultery and murder; Peter denied the Lord three times.

INTRODUCTION This is the 28th message in this series called “Finding Hope in a Hopeless World.” As we come to the end of Paul’s second letter to the Thessalonians, let’s review what we’ve learned. The main theme of these two letters is that Jesus Christ is coming ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

Walking Trees

Contributed by James May on Sep 8, 2002

Little by little, the vision is revealed and our knowledge of Jesus and His Word become clearer. Now we see through a dark glass but one day it will become so clear.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:22-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Hearing God When He Speaks

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 17, 2002

People tend to listen only to what they want to hear. Why do we do that to God and how can we learn to listen when He speaks?

People have a tendency to listen only to what they want to listen to… Keith Downing shared a story about his Uncle Dick. Apparently his uncle noticed that every time he ate his favorite food, chitlins, his foot pained him immensely that evening. The family physician confirmed his suspicion of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-8, 1 Samuel 3:1-3, 1 Samuel 3:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sour Grapes

Contributed by James May on Aug 7, 2002

We can’t blame anyone for our "sour grapes". We must recognize that sin is the result of our own decisions.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:29-34, Ezekiel 18:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Amos, Justice And Judgment Series

Contributed by Michael Goodfellow on Jun 17, 2002

The first in a summer series on the Minor Prophets.

SERMON June 16, 2002 Donkin-Morien-Birch Grove Pastoral Charge Amos 4: 1-13 “Minor Prophets I: Amos, justice and judgement” This morning I begin my summer preaching project which will consist of twelve sermons on the Minor Prophets of the Old Testament. These 12 prophets form the closing part of ...read more

Scripture: Amos 4:1-13, Amos 7:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How Intentional Are You? Series

Contributed by John Tung on Nov 14, 2000

Good things happen only when we are intentional about it, including our spiritual growth.

"HOW INTENTIONAL ARE YOU?" Luke 6:46-49 John Tung, 11-12-00 I. Introduction Things do not just happen. Ask Al Gore and George W. Bush. They do not get votes just by placing their names on the ballots for the Presidency. They have to work hard, very hard, spend money, lots of money, and energy, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:46-49

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational