Sermons on Wolf In Disguise:

When Bad Things Happen To Good People

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on May 2, 2011

Pastor Lee Strobel commissioned a national survey and asked people what question they’d ask if they could only ask God one thing. The Number One response was: “Why is there suffering in the world?” Why does God allow the righteous to suffer? I mean, I’m

WHEN BAD THINGS HAPPEN TO GOOD PEOPLE INTRODUCTION: Pastor Lee Strobel commissioned a national survey and asked people what question they’d ask if they could only ask God one thing. The Number One response was: “Why is there suffering in the world?” Why does God allow the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:3-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Old Gods, New Names: The Spirits Behind Post-Modern Idolatry

Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Oct 25, 2025

Idolatry is not a relic of the ancient world. It is the oldest sin in human history — and the most enduring. The names have changed, but the spirits behind them remain.

Introduction: The Return of Old Spirits Brothers and sisters, Idolatry is not a relic of the ancient world. It is the oldest sin in human history — and the most enduring. From Eden to Egypt, from Babylon to the boardroom, the human heart has always had a tendency to build altars to other ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:22, Romans 1:25, Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Old Gods, New Names: The Spirits Behind Post-Modern Idolatry

Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Nov 12, 2025

Idolatry is not confined to the ancient past — it is humanity’s oldest and most persistent sin. Though the names and forms have changed, the same spirits remain.

Brothers and sisters, idolatry is not a relic of the ancient world. It is the oldest sin in human history — and the most enduring. From Eden to Egypt, from Babylon to the boardroom, the human heart has always had a tendency to build altars to other gods. The names have changed, but the spirits ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:22-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

United We Grow Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 28, 2024

We all win when we walk as one.

United We Grow Ephesians 4:1-6 Rev. Brian Bill February 24-25, 2024 On Thursday, I spoke at SecondWinders and decided to honor Pastor Ed for his nearly 45 years of faithful ministry at Edgewood. Get this. Pastor Ed has now served longer than Pastor Brown, who served as Senior Pastor here for 44 ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

"Check It Out" - The Gibeonites

Contributed by Ray Scott on May 5, 2004

Before making decisions, we need to check it out first with God and seek His counsel. Joshua failed to do this, and suffered the consequences.

“Check It Out!” – The Gibeonites Joshua 9:1-27 INTRODUCTION: Our story tonight has to do with choices, decisions, deception, and jumping to conclusions. BACKGROUND: The Children of Israel had finally crossed over into the Promised Land. The waters departed for them to cross the Jordan River on ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 9:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Resisting Temptation Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 26, 2007

Temptation is defined as. “something that seduces or has the quality to seduce; the desire to do or have something you know you should avoid; the act of influencing by exciting hope or desire.

NEW THINKING FOR A NEW YEAR Resisting Temptation Genesis 3:1-7 Genesis 3:1-7 Now the serpent was more crafty than any of the wild animals the LORD God had made. He said to the woman, "Did God really say, ’You must not eat from any tree in the garden’?" 2 The woman said to the serpent, "We may eat ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

God's Purpose Stands (Genesis 27)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 6, 2024

Can God use very faulty people to fulfill His purposes? Let's look at Genesis 27.

Sometimes we are blessed, not because we deserve it, but because God has a greater purpose than our sins. A native American once said that European settlers did not deserve the land they stole, but they brought an even more valuable gift, the Gospel. Can God use people who must repent of lies and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Popular Lies (1 Kings 22)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 10, 2025

Do we perpetuate popular lies or God's truth? Let's look at 1 Kings 22.

Did King Jehoshaphat want to hear the truth rather than popular, lying flattery? Should we follow the crowd or God and His Word like Micaiah? Let’s look at 1 Kings 22. Did a large number of false prophets encourage Ahab contrary to God’s will? Are there false church leaders today who would ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Pitched His Tent Toward Sodom

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on May 10, 2002

Where you walk makes a differance

Just a few thoughts about making wrong choices. Preach it! “PITCHED HIS TENT TOWARD SODOM” GENESIS 13:5-12 There are decisions each day that we make that determine our stand with our Lord. We have that freedom even if God wants our path to go in one direction, we still have the choice to decide ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:5-12

Denomination: Baptist

'amazing Place, Amazing Grace, Amazing Faith' Series

Contributed by Tim Hbc on Mar 10, 2009

Learning from the bad guy who turned to Jesus in the nick of time...

Introduction Recently in the online Guardian Newspaper (UK) they did research to discover who the nation’s top 10 baddies were... Who do you think are in the nations top 10 baddie list? You may be surprised! (The congregation guesses who’s on the list...) Top 10 Scariest Baddies 1. White Witch ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:35-43

Denomination: Baptist

Surviving Death Series

Contributed by Louis Gibson on Jan 16, 2010

You can survive this if you will do exactly as I say. (Jesus)

Surviving Disaster Series #1 Death Gen 3:17-19 Intro: Whether you or a loved one is facing death, you need to know how to be a survivor and not a statistic! The bible tells us death is the result of sin. Satan has tried to destroy, and deceive you into believing that you have been left all alone. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

It’s Getting Rough Out Here

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Feb 20, 2011

Describes the Mandate for us to go out as sheep in midst of wolves who have a appetite, advantage and allurance, but no shepherd. Preaching the Kingdom Is near

It’s Getting Rough Out Here Matthew 10: 1, 5-8,16  1And when he had called unto him his twelve disciples, he gave them power against unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of sickness and all manner of disease. 5These twelve ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Shepherd And His Sheep (2) Series

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Mar 1, 2021

The good Shepherd is the Prince of Peace. The obedient sheep rest secure in the presence of the good Shepherd.

TEXT: Psalms 23:2 (NLT) He lets me rest in green meadows; he leads me beside peaceful streams. The Good Shepherd is the Prince of Peace "He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters" (Ps 23:2). The good Shepherd is also known as the Prince of Peace. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

We Must Pray For Our Leaders

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jul 11, 2019

The Bible tells us to pray for our leaders and all who are in authority. The Bible doesn’t say we have to agree with them. The Bible doesn’t say we have to like them. But it does command us to pray for them.

It bothers me when I hear Christian speak against President Trump. And I know he’s not the most polished person when it comes to speaking his mind. And there are times when, quite honestly, I would have preferred that he passed on opportunities to speak his mind. It really bothers me when I hear ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-4, Matthew 7:13-15, Matthew 12:43, Acts 13:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Preventing A Spiritual Tragedy Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Nov 30, 2024

Ever wished you could have prevented a great tragedy? Just as there are great physical tragedies with lasting consequence, so there are great spiritual tragedies with eternal consequence. The Apostle Paul seeks to prevent a great spiritual tragedy in the fledgling church at Corinth, Greece.

How many of you here have been associated with a preventable tragedy? What I'm talking about here are bad things that happened to people you knew or know which could have been prevented. These bad things would not have happened if someone hadn't been ignorant or naïve, or ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:13-33, 2 Corinthians 11:2-5, Matthew 7:15-16

Denomination: Bible Church