Sermons on What To Discard:

Salvation Questioned Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Jan 10, 2026

The subject of salvation has caused great division in churches over the last 2000 years. It should not be a shock to discover that this subject is in our Bibles, but the answer that is clear has also been ignored and discarded as well.

“Salvation Questioned” Acts 15:1-5 The subject of salvation has caused great division in churches over the last 2000 years. It should not be a shock to discover that this subject is in our Bibles, but the answer that is clear has also been ignored and discarded as well. Our defense is very ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Hoarders

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Feb 22, 2011

Hoarders are people that are in a constant battle by an obsessive need to acquire (and failure to use or discard) a significant amount of possessions, even if the items are worthless, hazardous, or unsanitary. This is much like when people come to Jesus.

Who has seen the A& E series, “Hoarders”? I love the show! Hoarders is a fascinating look inside the lives of different people whose inability to part with their belongings is so out of control that they are on the verge of a personal crisis. VIDEO: “Hoarders” I find myself hooked to the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:23-24

Denomination: Other

The Battle Belongs To The Lord Series

Contributed by James Hardy on Feb 9, 2006

Have you ever found yourself on the threshold of surrender? Have you ever been at the point of discarding you faith by the side of the road or requesting an extended leave of absence from God’s army?

"Jolted, jilted, hammered in a car crash and robbed, Lawrence Hanratty was named Friday as the unluckiest man in New York. "Nearly electrocuted in a construction site accident in 1984 that put him in a coma for weeks, Hanratty lost the lawyers fighting for his liability claim --one was disbarred, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 71:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

What Kind Of Clay Are You?

Contributed by Jim Twamley on Mar 25, 2003

I think it’s safe to say that the majority of us want to become everything God wants us to be, the problem is that we fall short of God’s perfect plan for our lives. Too often we take matters into our own hands and mess up God’s plan for us. We end up set

On an overhead slide draw four symbols a star, a plus sign, a circle and a square. Then ask your audience to pick one of the symbols and then share which sign they picked with the person sitting closest to them. Then interpret the signs, “Research shows that if you picked the square you are a ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Heaven’s Praise To God’s Final Preparations Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Nov 8, 2023

Seeing how God prepares for judgment is critical, and a vital lesson for us today. If we die without Jesus as our Savior, the judgment is the same: to be discarded from His presence and put into the same category as this world.

Alpha and Omega, Part 43, Revelation Part 20 Heaven’s Praise to God’s Final Preparations Revelation 15:1-8 Introduction - Been studying Revelation together, to understand God’s plan for creation -- REM: Redemption of sin is granted through Jesus; and yes, we have a choice - Last time we ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 15:1-8, Matthew 3:2, Exodus 15:1-19, Psalm 116:13, Psalm 75:8, John 3:36  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When God Lets The Light In

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Jan 18, 2026

When God lets the light in, He does not discard our brokenness but sanctifies our whole selves so that His strength and glory can shine through us. What was once sharp, fractured, and hidden becomes, by His grace, a window and a witness, reflecting Christ’s light into dark places.

When God Lets the Light In Texts (CSB): 1 Thessalonians 5:23 Ephesians 6:10 John 1:5 2 Corinthians 4:6 Introduction — Broken Glass Church, I want to begin with a simple image. Broken glass. When glass breaks, we don’t stop to admire it. We sweep it up. We treat it as dangerous. We throw it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:23, Ephesians 6:10, John 1:5, 2 Corinthians 4:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Are You Investing In?

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jun 24, 2009

Every person who’s growing up is dying to live his life. But as people get older, instead of dying to live, they start living to die. What are you really dying for? Let us walk the plan for how to invest in a life that truly matters, and to leave a legacy

Opening illustration: Play the video clip km_lasting treasures (available from sermoncentral.com). Introduction: Every person who’s growing up is dying to live his life. But as people get older, instead of dying to life, they start living to die. What are you really dying for?” No matter how far ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Draws Us Together

Contributed by John Dobbs on Aug 24, 2014

Apostle Paul has faced enemies in the Corinthian church that have damaged his relationship with them. He appeals to several things which serve to draw them together, if they will open their hearts to him once again.

What Draws Us Together 2 Corinthians 6:1–7:4 Introduction Paul faced opposition from one or more factions within the Corinthian church. - His opponents claimed to be superior to him in knowledge (1 CO 8:1, 2). - Some taught that immoral behavior was of no consequence (5:1, 2; ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What He Left Behind

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Apr 12, 2012

To stress the importance of the Church of Jesus Christ

This past fall was Stacy’s parents 40th wedding Anniversary. Stacy had left earlier than me and the kids for Belleville to help get things set up for the party. So we drove separately. The party was a great success and we had a wonderful turn out. Since we drove separately, I left the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Other

Turn Or Burn Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 25, 2002

The significance of repentance is particularly important when we consider how we usually handle our weaknesses

OPEN: “Johnnie,” asked the kindergarten teacher, “is the world round?” “No, ma’am,” was the reply. “It isn’t!” Exclaimed the teacher. “Then I suppose it’s flat?” “No, ma’am.” “Well,” said the teacher with a smile, “if the world isn’t round and it isn’t flat, then what is it?” “My dad says it’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Arise And Walk (1)

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jan 31, 2009

How is your witness? Do you take a stand for Christ? Build up your faith. Arise and Walk.

ARISE AND WALK ~ RISE UP AND WALK By William Akehurst, HSWC How is your witness? Do you take a stand for Christ? Build up your faith. We have been set free. Jesus commands us to Arise and Walk. ASHAMED (in KJV 111 times) How is your witness? Do you take a stand for Christ? Build up your ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Harvest

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 27, 2011

Are we doing the work of the Lord?

Dwight L. Moody, by his own admission, made a mistake on the eighth of October 1871 -- a mistake he determined never to repeat. He had been preaching in the city of Chicago. That particular night drew his largest audience yet. His message was "What will you do then with Jesus who is called the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:5

Denomination: Baptist

An Offer No One Could Refuse? Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jun 22, 2011

John 3:16 is really a verse for the religious but lost.

John 3:16-21 • A deal too good to be true? Give you a 20 for every 1 in your wallet? Too good to be true? Yep it is. GODFATHER movie line ‘I’m going to make you an offer ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-21

Bringing People To Jesus

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 10, 2012

In our text there's only one follower of Jesus, but he finds someone who found someone, and they each brought someone to Jesus, who in turn did the same. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

Bringing People to Jesus John 1:35-51 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/BringToJesus.html Our missionaries in NYC are seeing some great ministry right now, reaching out to those suffering in their area from the storm damage. People are guarding their possessions in their driveways. Looters have ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-51

Denomination: Baptist

The Table - Pt. 3 - Dinner Dates Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on May 5, 2012

A common everyday item. Every house has one. A simple table or a meeting place. Perhaps a classroom. Could it be that a simple table is really a blank canvas?

The Table Pt. 3 - Dinner Dates I. Introduction In week one, we learned that the table is set. From the beginning moments of time God has been working on the table so that we might join Him there in fellowship and communion. He was so determined to have us as dinner guests that He sent His own son ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24

Denomination: Pentecostal