Sermons on Wicked Imaginations:

"The Dumbest Thing That A Wise Man Can Do!"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Dec 21, 2005

Even wise men can do dumb things. Why did these wise men ever stop in their journey and ask wicked King Herod for advice?

“The dumbest thing that a Wise Man can do!” Even wise men can do dumb things. Why did these wise men ever stop in their journey and ask wicked King Herod for advice? Before we answer that question, let me begin with this statement: They were wise. They were wise because… 1. They believed in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Surely Not??? Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Sep 25, 2007

God’s children do not get to choose His methods of correction. Habakkuk wrestled with the idea that God could use the wicked to correct His children.

Surely Not??? Habakkuk 1:12 – 2:1 Habakkuk 1:12 (NLT) O Lord my God, my Holy One, you who are eternal—is your plan in all of this to wipe us out? Surely not! O Lord our Rock, you have decreed the rise of these Babylonians to punish and correct us for our terrible sins. …But You’re Different ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Breath Of God Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 12, 2010

The Faith is under assault by a wicked world. In such times, believers are encouraged by the knowledge that God shall prevail; and the evidence for this truth is the eternal Word that reveals the Son of God.

A voice says, “Cry!” And I said, “What shall I cry?” All flesh is grass, and all its beauty is like the flower of the field. The grass withers, the flower fades when the breath of the LORD blows on it; surely the people are grass. The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

One Man Dies For The People

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 22, 2010

LENT 5(A) - One Man dies for the people because of the plot of a wicked court. One Man dies for the people because of the plan of a perfect Judge.

ONE MAN DIES FOR THE PEOPLE (Outline) March 21, 2010 - Lent 5 - JOHN 11:47-53 INTRO: “All for one and one for all!” was the boast of the three musketeers. They pledged their allegiance to one another. Whatever was a threat for one of them would involve all of them. Any ...read more

Scripture: John 11:47-53

Denomination: Lutheran

From Envious To Thankful

Contributed by John Petty on Dec 1, 2008

Asaph the Music Minister lost his focus and became envious of the wicked. But one trip to God’s house helped him to refocus and become grateful.

When we read the Psalms we need to first understand what they are. They are a collection of poetry that has been set to music. They are songs of poetry, most of them written by David but also by other writers. They were written at different times in Israel’s history. Some of them were written while ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-28

Denomination: Church Of God

Only The Good Die Young?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 10, 2015

Why do the good die young and the wicked live to an old age? Do the good always die because of sin or could there be a blessing in an early death??

If only the good die young then I will be here a very long time because there is no good in me except for what God has done for me and the Holy Spirit who lives in me. Other than that I’ve got nothing. We struggle with death and come to some peace with it when people die in their 80s, 90s ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 38:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Caring For The Vineyard

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Oct 5, 2023

We can learn from the parable of the wicked vineyard tenants how to stay vigilant with being good stewards of God's Kingdom on earth.

THERE IS A COST INVOLVED WITH FOLLOWING JESUS. THERE ARE STRICT REQUIREMENTS OF SACRIFICE, INITIATIVE, AND EFFORT AS WE BECOME MORE PASSIONATE WITH HOLINESS AND THE PRIORITIES OF LOVING OUR NEIGHBOR, PROCLAIMING THE GOSPEL, AND BEING MORE FOCUSED ON THE KINGDOM OF GOD AND MAKING DISCIPLES. WE SEE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46, Philippians 3:7-14, 2 Corinthians 6:2, Luke 10:27, Isaiah 5:1-7, Psalm 118:22, John 15:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

Prophet Enoch Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jul 7, 2024

Enoch walked with God in a declining culture. He had a very close relationship with God in a world and at a time that was becoming very wicked. He was a powerful preacher.

Text: Genesis 5:21-24, & Jude 1:14-15 Theme: Prophet Enoch Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever! Introduction: The prophetic ministry is one of the five-fold ministry in the church. Ephesians 4:11: "It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:21-24

Denomination: Methodist

You Are Fully Seen & Fully Loved

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Dec 29, 2024

God knows you for more than you know yourself, far deeper than you can imagine. this sermon unpacks Psalm 139

Sermon for December 29, 2024 It is the last Sunday of 2024. We are at the dusk of this year and nearly at the dawn of 2025. Let me ask you… How has 2024 been for you? What’s one word that you might use to describe how you are doing and where you are at the end of 2024. In a moment we are going ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Make Yourself Heard Above The Crowd

Contributed by Craig Condon on Oct 24, 2015

Can you imagine a mother hearing her baby cry and just ignoring it? No way! A mother will do whatever she can to find out what her baby wants or needs and tend to that need. Can you imagine God knowing that we have a need and ignoring it? Not a chance!

Good morning boys and girls! How many of you have a little brother or a little sister? How about a puppy or a kitten? How do they get attention when they want something? They whine or cry when they are hungry, thirsty tired or wet. For example, babies don’t care if they are home or in a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Anglican

Encouraged To Endure Sermon Vii: Focus On The Wonder Of It All Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Feb 7, 2020

When feeling discouraged about schemes of the wicked in a world of disappointments and discombobulation, focus on God's Grand Scheme for His people --- and the wonder of it all will be therapeutic and elicit praise.

The Wonder of It All Is Worthy of Praise by All! Widely known as the leading theologian of the 20th Century, Karl Barth was asked to summarize years of research and volumes of writings, and he responded: “Jesus loves me, this I know, ...read more

Cigarettes Or Pork Chops ????

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 23, 2015

Strife, seditions(divisions), hatred, envy, covetousness, Backbiters, deceit, whisperers(gossips), talebearers, Liars, and he that soweth discord among brethren. Churches are full of the above, but nobody wants to hear a sermon about gossip

Cigarettes or Pork Chops, Which is Worse ??? Well, I may as well go ahead, now that I got started……. Adultry, fornication, drunkenness, OH MY !!!!! Murders, witchcraft, idolatry, OH MY !!! OK Christian, what ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:16-19

Denomination: Foursquare

Come, Look At Sodom

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 7, 2009

How shall the people of God respond when God brings judgement on a wicked society? Abraham provides an example of the way in which we are to respond when God judges evil.

“Abraham went early in the morning to the place where he had stood before the Lord. And he looked down toward Sodom and Gomorrah and toward all the land of the valley, and he looked and, behold, the smoke of the land went up like the smoke of a furnace. “So it was that, when God destroyed the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:27-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Legend Of The Little Drummer Boy

Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Nov 7, 2006

This fictional narrative imagines what that first Christmas might actually have looked like through the eyes of the Little Drummer Boy.

The following is a work of fiction. Please feel free to use it in a spoken inspirational context (i.e., as a Reading or Meditation presented orally at Christmastime.) Please do not reproduce or republish by email or on the web without the author’s permission. (c) 2003 J. K. Twitchell The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:1-4, Luke 21:1

Denomination: Nazarene

Being Bam-Bam's Parents

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 19, 2002

Imagine the job of being Samson’s parents. But his parents were successful. This sermon examines what classifies parents as successful.

February 4, 2001 Judges 13 ¡§Being Bam-bam¡¦s parents¡¨ INTRODUCTION Radio personality Paul Harvey tells the story of how Eskimos kill wolves. First, the Eskimo coats his knife blade with animal blood and allows it to freeze. Then he adds another layer of blood, and another, until the blade ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:1-25

Denomination: Baptist