Sermons on Worthless Pleasures:

Expository Sermons On Amos Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Jul 23, 2025

An exposition of Amos, clearly outlined, with interpretation, application and illustrations

PREACHING THROUGH AMOS Copyright 1978 by Bob Marcaurelle bmarcaurelle@chrter.net Outline Studies in Amos – 1 Amos 1:1-2 AMOS - THE LION OF JUDAH In the Eighth Century before Christ something new happened in the history of Biblical religion. When ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:23, Amos 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Maintaining A Holy Standard

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jun 16, 2008

It¡¯s a shame and a black mark against the church when someone comes to church bound, hurt, possessed, lonely, un-loved, cast down, forsaken, perplexed, sad, or just with a need to ultimately leave without having these issues resolved, we must

MAINTAINING A HOLY (SPIRITUAL) STANDARD By District Elder M. L. Maughmer, Jr. ***Spirituality without standard is an Atrocity*** OPENING: - It’s a shame and a black mark against the church when someone comes to church bound, hurt, possessed, lonely, un-loved, cast down, forsaken, perplexed, ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 11:44

Denomination: Apostolic

No One, Not Even One Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jun 10, 2013

A sermon on the universal nature of sin.

If you were here this past week, you know that I just began a new sermon series entitled “Do Not Conform. Be Transformed.” It was based on a chapter in Romans. Does anybody remember the chapter? 12. Alright. How about the verses? 1 and 2. Good job. Today what we are going to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:10-12

Denomination: Christian Church

Children Of The Day Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 3, 2014

1) Nature (1 Thessalonians 5:4–5), 2) Behavior (1 Thessalonians 5:6–8), and 3) Destiny (1 Thessalonians 5:9-11).

You tend to know the maturity level of a person by how they spend their time. If, at the end of the day, you look forward to playing with toys, you're most likely a child. If you look forward to texting or skyping your friends you are most likely a teen. If you look forward to going to sleep, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:13-18

Denomination: Other

God’s Promises (Contd) - 2 Peter 1:4b Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jan 14, 2025

This message provides specific instructions on how to use a promise to unleash God’s power in your life.

2 Peter 1:4 Through these he has given us his precious and very great promises, so that through them you may become sharers in the divine nature having escaped the corruption in the world caused by coveting. Promises Are for Trusting 2 Peter 1:4 says that the way to share in the divine nature is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:4

Closing Greetings Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 4, 2001

SOUND DOCTRINE IS PROFITABLE BECAUSE IT ALWAYS LINKS GENUINE FAITH TO GOOD DEEDS

BIG IDEA: SOUND DOCTRINE IS PROFITABLE BECAUSE IT ALWAYS LINKS GENUINE FAITH TO GOOD DEEDS I. (:8) PROMOTE SOUND DOCTRINE WHICH IS PROFITABLE A. Attitude: Promote Sound Doctrine with Confidence "This is a trustworthy statement and concerning these things I want you to speak confidently" Kent : ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:8-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Holy Spirit Guided Evangelism Series

Contributed by Timothy Grayless on Feb 15, 2003

Second sermon in a series on Holy Spirit assisted Evangelism.

Holy Spirit Guided Evangelism Part 2 THE GREAT COMMISSION (Review Part 1) 1. Jesus’ mandate 2. What makes us hate to do it? (EVANGELISM) A. Hard Work B. Laity expects Pastor to do it all: C. Some feel it requires a lot of “Arm Twisting” Trying to evoke emotion is manipulation. You put pressure ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20, Matthew 21:33-34

Denomination: Methodist

The Unsanctified Man

Contributed by James Torrence on Apr 25, 2004

Descriptions of a unsactified person

The Unsanctified Man By: Rev. James Torrence Romans 7: 1-25 TEXT: Verse 24 - Oh wretched man that I am, who shall deliver me? Intro: The 7th chapter of Romans is the battle ground of theologians. Our Calvinistic friends have had trouble here because they do not believe in two works of grace. Our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:24

Denomination: Methodist

Contrasting Healthy And Unhealthy Ways Of Viewing Spiritual Gifts

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Take an evaluative look at the ways spiritual gifts are being used in your life and in your fellowship.

Unhealthy Views of Spiritual Gifts * Useful for gaining popularity, status and power * Useful for helping one stand out from the crowd * Useful for self-aggrandizement (Increasing one’s power, rank or wealth) * Useful for protecting oneself from other’s accusations about worthlessness * Useful for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Know If Something Is Really Worth Doing

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Criteria for wise decision-making

We all have to make many decisions every day. The most difficult decisions fall in basically three categories: is it a good decision; is there a better way of doing something; is it the best decision that I can make right now. It is amazing how many people choose good things that actually become ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Me?! A Wise Person? You've Got To Be Kidding!

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 15, 2001

An exploration of the availability of wisdom to all who seek it.

Introduction: It’s a shame that so many people immediately tune out when you start talking about wisdom. To them, wisdom is theoretical, academic book knowledge that has nothing to do with the real world. Yet that is not at all what wisdom is about. Wisdom is not abstract knowledge; ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Know Your Roots?

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 29, 2005

what is your heritage

Intro: the bible is very illustrative in it’s teaching, many great teachings of the bible are pictures from everyday experience. The other day, Lauri was mentioning to me the importance of roots in scripture. That the life of Christ must take root in our spirits for us to be productive. In ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Who Is Christ And Who Are You?

Contributed by Tommy Ellis on May 10, 2002

Sermon emphasizes that the claims of Jesus are clear, but people feign ignorance because they want to be ignorant. Having identified Jesus as the Christ--Savior--the question of who we are is explored. Who are we without Christ? Who are we with Christ?

WHO IS CHRIST AND WHO ARE YOU? Scripture Reading: John 10:22-30 Jesus is the Christ--the Savior of our souls. We are the saved ones--safe only with God. Several questions arise from this assertion. Why do people not accept Jesus for who he is? Who are we apart from God? Who are we with God? ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Two Ways

Contributed by Carl Allen on Sep 16, 2008

The very beginning of the book Psalms, the author set forth two ways of life and the destinies of those who choose them.

The Two Ways Psalm 1:1-6 Series: Spiritual Truths from Psalms Intro In the Psalms we find our deepest thoughts expressed. Reverence for God, excitement in knowing him, and terror when we fell cut off from his presence; all of these are set forth explicitly in these hymns of ancient Israel. The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

God Cares Series

Contributed by Richard White on Oct 2, 2008

God cares for those who are outcasts, powerful, or givers.

A Church that cares Acts 9:32-43, 10:1ff Illustration: Advertisements that do not belong together. Angelina’s fine Italian food and bait shop Karate Club and Senior Center Divorce Lawyer and wedding planner KFC we do one thing, and we do it better than anyone else. We do Chicken right. This ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ