Sermons on World Is Evil Not Good:

What Do You Say To A Hungry World?

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 2, 2011

The clear demand of Jesus, seen against the spread of hunger in our time, is that we make lifestyle changes and that we understand that the Gospel calls for outward obedience as well as inner faith.

First Baptist Church, Gaithersburg, MD, March 9, 1980; with minor alterations at WHBC radio, June 28, 1981; Calverton Baptist Church, Silver Spring, MD, Oct. 10, 1982; First Baptist Church, Camp Springs, MD, March 11, 1984; Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC, Oct. 13, 1985) If today is an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Baptist

1 Peter, Ch. 3 Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 18, 2021

The first thing Peter addresses is what we call the “Battle of the Sexes.” In Chap-ter 3, Peter shows how the Gospel transforms the relationship between men and wom-en, undoing the curse of Genesis 3.

Tom Lowe 4/16/2021 Text: 1 Peter. Chapter 3 (KJV) Wives and Husbands 1Likewise, ye wives, be in subjection to your own husbands; that, if any obey not the word, they also may without the word be won by the conversation of the wives; 2While they behold your chaste conversation ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Wayfaring Strangers A Study Of 1 Peter Part 9- "Someone Is Always Watching" Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on May 2, 2018

Part 9 of our 1 Peter study

Wayfaring Strangers A Study of 1 Peter Part 9 “Someone is always watching” I want to thank each of you for the warm and loving reception you gave to Brother Mark and Dee last week. They truly enjoyed being here and were very complimentary about the entire experience Patti and I were warmly ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Imagine

Contributed by Mary Erickson on May 28, 2019

St. John writes of the peace from heaven

May 26, 2019 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Rev. 21:10, 22-22:5; John 14:23-29 Imagine Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. John Lennon wrote a song that has come to be one of the most recognized and acclaimed songs of the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:23-29, Revelation 22:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

Useful To The Master Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 6, 2011

How to make ourselves useful to the Master. 1- We must be cleansed from sin 2- We must pursue righteousness 3- We must avoid stupidity

INTRO.- ILL.- A director was screen testing Sylvestor Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger for a new film about classic composers. Not having figured out who to give which part to, he asked Sly who he would like to be. Stallone said, "I like Mozart. I want to be Mozart" So the Director said, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:20-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The God Of Mercy

Contributed by Gbemisola Fafowora on Mar 21, 2021

God is full of mercy and it's a new mercy everyday.

Today I realised that without the mercy of God I would not be here today, It's the mercy of God that is actually keeping us all and it's because of the love He as for us all. The love of God is so powerful and no one can ever understand that it is the love of God carries us through all ...read more

Scripture: James 2:13, Matthew 5:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ordination Charge For Pastoral Service

Contributed by Michael Cotie on Jan 28, 2001

Charge to ordainee for serving as a minister.

Ordination Charge for Pastoral Service 2nd Timothy 4:1-5 Intro: Paul charges Timothy to do several things as a faithful minister in 2nd Timothy 4:1-5. This is my charge to you also. Core: Always preach God’s word, always be ready carry the message and understand hardships will come in service ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Who Killed Jesus?

Contributed by Dixon Olu. David on Feb 11, 2004

The sermon tried to show that the word "THEY" embrasses all who killed Jesus. In that same word "THEY," Y stands for You!.

TOPIC: THEY MET AT CALVARY TEXT: LUKE 23:33 “And when THEY were come to the place, which is called Calvary, there THEY crucified Him…” (Emphasis mine). First delivered 7th April 1996. INTRODUCTION The scene at Golgotha shows three crosses. On one of them is a man called Jesus of Nazareth. Many ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33, John 19:11-34

Denomination: Foursquare

"It Is Finished"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 25, 2002

A Good Friday Meditation.

John 19:17-30 “It Is Finished” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA The crucifixion is an extraordinary scene of darkness and despair! The events surrounding the death of Christ portray a picture of evil.... The unfair trial, the agony of Jesus, ...read more

Scripture: John 19:17-30

Denomination: United Methodist

Christ Our Sin Bearer Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Mar 26, 2007

Christians should remember what “Good Friday” was all about. Because of the price Christ paid on the Cross, Christians should live a life that says “We want to stop falling prey to sin.

Turn Your Bibles to Isaiah 53:1-6 Title: Christ Our Sin Bearer Theme: What Good Friday is All About Series: Easter Season Messages Listen as I read Isaiah 53: 1-6, “Who has believed our message and to whom has the arm of the LORD been revealed? He grew up before Him like a tender shoot, and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Elevate To The Next Level: "Living In The Meanwhile”

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jul 13, 2025

I’d like to introduce a new word that is rarely heard in theological circles, but it’s a word that will help us understand God’s purpose in the in-betweens of life that we looked at last week. And I’d like to expand on this idea looking at living life in the meanwhile.

Elevate to the Next Level “Living in the Meanwhile” Genesis 37:36 Watch on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6KHIZTJrdTA As we continue in our series of taking discipleship, our discipleship, our becoming more like Jesus Christ, taking it to the next level, I’d like to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:36, Genesis 39:3, Proverbs 16:9, Exodus 13:17-18, Romans 8:18, Genesis 50:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

Holy Hatred Series

Contributed by Don Campbell on Oct 23, 2025

This is the 14th sermon in the series.

HOLY HATRED PSALM 119:113-120 INTRODUCTION A. If the title Holy Hatred did not grate against your Christian sensibilities, it probably should have (Matt 5:43-45). B. Was David’s declaration of his hatred for the double-minded a prophetic utterance? Was it a weakness of the flesh at which God ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:113-120

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Straight Living In A Crooked World Pt.2 Series

Contributed by Sheldon Boyd on Oct 5, 2006

This is part of a series I did on topics my congregation requested. Several of these messages are two parts.

YOU ASKED FOR IT STRAIGHT LIVING IN A CROOKED WORLD Sunday May 28, 2006 Scripture Reference: 1 Thessalonians 5:23 Intro. A. Last week we began our look at the subject of Holiness. This was another one of these topics that was simply to large for me to fully preach in just one message so I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:23

Denomination: Holiness

Romans 12:9 Series

Contributed by Zak Saenz on Jan 5, 2007

Romans 12:9

Romans 12:9 9Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. “Love must be sincere” - There is nothing that I can think of that is worse than someone who acts or pretends that they love and care for you. To me that is the biggest betrayal that a person can inflict on ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9

Denomination: Bible Church

Marriage Is A Union Of Love And Commitment Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 21, 2025

In this sermon, we will explore the biblical perspective on marriage and what it means to find the right person.

In today's society, the idea of marriage is often tied to age, with many people believing that there is a "right" age to get married. However, the Bible teaches us that marriage is not about age, but about finding the right person with whom to share a life of love, commitment, and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:4, Proverbs 31:10-31