Sermons on Willfully Ignorant:

Philistines Punished (1 Samuel 5)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 31, 2025

Do people have an excuse for ignoring God? Let's look at 1 Samuel 5.

Does God provide evidence of His existence? Do idols actually do anything for people? Let’s look at 1 Samuel 5. Where was the stolen ark of the covenant placed by the Philistines? Dagon was a half man half fish idol. After the Philistines took God’s chest, they brought it from Ebenezer to Ashdod. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing The Enemy & Walking Through Walls

Contributed by Eric Aschendorf on Oct 18, 2002

Some people try to ignore the devil, hoping that if they refuse to acknowledge him he won’t acknowledge them. Hoping that if they ignore him he’ll just go away. That doesn’t help! That doesn’t work because that is a plan hatched by an imperfect being that

Tree Of Life Ministries Association http://www.treeoflifeinc.org ******************************************************* Knowing the Enemy & Walking Through Walls 1 Peter 5:8 ******************************************************* I Peter 5:8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 14:12-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Does An Elder Eld? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 12, 2010

Titus and Timothy are both told to select appropriate men to lead the church as Elders. But what does God expect of these leaders and how can we (as the congregation) assist them in their role?

OPEN: In one medical school, the students were complaining that they didn’t see why a class in Physics was necessary for them to be doctors. Finally one student actually challenged the teacher with that question. The teacher thought about that for a moment and then said “Well, we study Physics ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:5-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lost Voice Of God

Contributed by Teddy Walker on Apr 18, 2010

We need to get the voice of God into our lives

THE LOST VOICE OF GOD 1 Sam 3:1-11 1 And the child Samuel ministered unto the Lord before Eli. And the word of the Lord was precious in those days; there was no open vision. 2 And it came to pass at that time, when Eli was laid down in his place, and his eyes began to wax dim, that he could not ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forgiveness And Credibility Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 17, 2003

Sins committed in ignorance are different than those committed knowingly. Forgiveness does not mean instant trust and credibility.

Forgiveness, Part 2 Credibility and Ignorance Questions we will attempt to answer in this series include: How can I cope when I have ill feelings toward another? Is it okay to want God to even the score? Does forgiving imply forgetting? When I wrong someone, what, besides asking for ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why Is There An Elephant In My Living Room?

Contributed by Edward Boyce on Jan 26, 2002

Most folks have areas in their lives that they ignore. In this sermon, Jesus calls us to put first things first.

WHY IS THERE AN ELEPHANT IN MY LIVING ROOM? This morning I would like to tell you a story. It begins as does many stories with a very familiar phrase. Once upon a time on a fine spring day, a young mother sat through a very boring contract negotiation, while her son sat through a boring ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Crisis Managers

Contributed by Samson Musyoki on Sep 22, 2007

How often are we caught unawares by circumstances out of our ignorance. Are we prepared for the Lord’s coming?

CRISIS MANAGERS LUKE 12:39-40 “But understand this: If the owner of the house had known at what hour the thief was coming, he could not have let his house be broken into. You must also be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him.” A member in the church was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:39-40

Denomination: Pentecostal

Help For The Home Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on Jan 16, 2009

Husbands and wives are given God-appointed roles. When these roles are ignore, holy wedlock becomes unholy deadlock!

Help for the Home! Colossians 3:18-22 1. Illus. of Nintendo game • Joan bought it for us recently. I carefully consulted the instructions, because that thing looked like something from outer space! • Then she bought us a wireless control for the thing. Looked just like the other one, except there ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:18-22

Denomination: Baptist

Intelligent Design: Is Christianity Smart? Series

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Feb 18, 2009

Some people believe you have to be ignorant to be a Christian, but a very intelligent man accepted Christ in Acts 13.

Intelligent Design: Is Christianity smart? Acts 13:4-12 Even smart people believe in God! Do you consider yourself smart? Why are why not? Grades do not determine intelligence… (Nuclear Subs run into each other!) Can we know God in our mind? Jesus said to him, You shall love the Lord your ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:4-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Water, Water, Everywhere Series

Contributed by Tim White on Feb 26, 2009

As the Jews celebrated the memory of water in the desert, the Water of Life was ignored in their presence. He promised they could be a river of life.

Water, Water, Everywhere John 7:32-37 1. There is a Compulsion. (Need). (thirsts) * When one is thirsty, that becomes his focus. Illustration: * Thirst is the most painful thing. * Eudipsia is normal thirst. Hyperdipsia is temporary intense thirst, * Polydipsia is sustained excessive thirst. ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39

Denomination: Baptist

"Learn To Detect Neglect"

Contributed by Joe Robbins on Mar 20, 2009

God extends His arms to us each day. But how often do we ignore his overtures?

"Learn To Detect Neglect" Hebrews 12:15 (all scriptures used are NLT Neglect, according to the dictionary, is "a lack of due care and concern often resulting in an unintended injury to another." A neglected child, longing for the love of a parent, often suffers extreme emotional trauma. Even ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:15

Denomination: Church Of God

Lord Of Hosts Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Nov 23, 2003

4th in serices. Lord of Hosts - Yahweh Sabaoth is a God who is not easy to ignore... although many try

The Many Names of God help us see God… We are gaining an image of God through his many names… Yahweh – God’s First Name Personal and omniscient and omnipresent We get a sense of his presence and participation in our lives El Elyon – God Most High From El Elyon we get a sense of his worthiness as ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Excellent Spirit

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Mar 1, 2005

Ignorance about spiritual warfare is a disaster and when things go wrong, people are caught in the enemy’s web.

There was a brother called Lucky. He knew the Bible but not very fervent. One day, he was about to go to work and he prayed the usual three- minute prayer. The Holy Spirit asked him to continue and he did. After a few minutes, he decided to stop and goes to work. At the bus stop, he ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:12, Daniel 6:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

This Is Not Life As Normal

Contributed by Ramsey Ledford on Jul 14, 2005

Today most people are like those on a sinking ship ignoring the obvious all around us, SIN ABOUNDS.

“This Is Not Life As Normal” #1) When an evil life is normal. “SECURE ATTENTION” A) In the movie “Titanic” much of the movie was fictional while much of what it portrayed was historically factual… 1) One factual event portrayed is that of the orchestra playing, people eating and dancing all ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:7-16

Denomination: Baptist

You Can Overcome

Contributed by Kevin Jones on Apr 26, 2006

Jesus hears and sees the same reports you do, but He chooses to ignore them and enable you to overcome!

This morning I want to talk to you about being an overcomer. I want to help you today to get victory in your current circumstances now and in the future matters in your life. I want you to live a life of Faith, a life full of peace just as God would have you to live. Now many people know what it ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational