Sermons on Worthless Shepherds:

Mud Wrestling Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Dec 14, 2001

Examines levels of faith as illustrated in the Story of Deborah.

Mud Wrestling Text: Judges 4-5 Introduction Graphic Illustration of the Battle Select Main Characters from the congregation: Deborah & Barak go to back of Chapel and come to a high point up front. Napthali & Zebulun (Go with Barak) Reuben, Dan, & Asher (stay seated) Sisera + 2 charioteers ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Faith Xl

Contributed by Dave Browning on Dec 22, 2008

This sermon addresses the levels of a Christian’s faith and how to increase your faith.

I’m glad that you are here, but my guess is that you are not all here for the same reasons. Some of you may be here to keep peace at home. Your spouse wants you here, so you’re here. Some of you might be here to try to find a spouse. And really, it’s not a bad place to look. My hope is that most ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Persistent Thorns And Thistles

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 14, 2014

To convince believers to retain JESUS as center of their lives and focus of their eyes.

I. EXORDIUM: Who is the focus of your life? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To convince believers to retain JESUS as center of their lives and focus of their eyes. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 6:8 (Amplified Bible) 6:8 But if [that same soil] persistently bears thorns and thistles, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jeremiah’s Unusual Purchases: A Linen Waistband Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Oct 11, 2021

It was just a linen "girdle" or waistband which Jeremiah purchased new, at the Lord's command. What happened to that waistband after Jeremiah bought it?

Introduction: Jeremiah was a prophet as well as a priest. During his ministry, God told him to make at least three unusual purchases. The first such purchase was a linen waistband (“girdle” in the KJV) and it served as an object lesson. 1 The command to purchase the waistband (girdle) Text: ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 13:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

That I Might Know Christ PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023

Understand and embrace the surpassing worth of knowing Christ, recognizing that all worldly gains are insignificant in comparison and that our ultimate goal should be to know and serve God.

Good morning, family! We've got some deeply enriching spiritual food to dig into today. We're going to take a deep dive into Philippians 3:7-11. Now these verses remind us of a truth that Watchman Nee once expressed so well, "May the things of this world so lose their power over us that we do not ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-11

Topics: Life's Goal, Christ

Are You Being Deceived?

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Introductory Considerations 1.

Introductory Considerations 1. Has anyone ever deceived you? Has anyone ever pretended to be someone they were not? Has someone told you they would do something when they had no intention of doing so? 2. As pastor I have often felt deceived. By person making vows and promises and with in days or ...read more

Scripture: James 1:26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

For Us To Be Useful Series

Contributed by Carl Benge on Jun 22, 2009

Week 7 of the 9 Week sermon Series on What Does GOd Want.

If you put five monkeys in a cage and hang a banana on a string at the top of the cage with a ladder leading up to it, before long a monkey will go to the stairs and start to climb towards the banana. As soon as he touches the stairs, spray all of the monkeys with cold water. After a while, another ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

Two Choices (Psalm 1)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 5, 2026

What are life's two choices?

Are there basically two choices in life, bringing forth either good fruit or worthless dust; two gates, leading to either life or destruction? What do we choose? Let’s look at Psalm 1. Whether he walks, stands or sits, what is the end result of a life of obedience to God’s teachings? Is there a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

When The Protectors Become Predators

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 31, 2019

Church leaders are appointed to protect the flock. When the protectors become predators, you may be sure that God will shortly expose the sin and deliver judgement.

“Jerusalem sinned grievously; therefore, she became filthy; all who honored her despise her, for they have seen her nakedness; she herself groans and turns her face away.” [1] Shocked, disgusted, grieved, hurt—what a confused jumble of emotions flooded the heart of Christians when they ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

What Are You Doing More Than Others? - Matthew 5:43-45 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Aug 24, 2024

Matthew 5:47 …what are you doing more than others? That question speaks volumes about what the Lord expects from the Christian life. Jesus requires that citizens of His kingdom have a kind of love that is fundamentally different from the world’s kind of love.

Matthew 5:43-48 You have heard that it was said, 'Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' 44 But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45 that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-45

What We Were, What We Are

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 2, 2007

The transformation of life that attends salvation.

“But now the righteousness of God has been manifested apart from the law, although the Law and the Prophets bear witness to it—the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe. For there is no distinction: for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-31

Denomination: Baptist

God's Foolish Plan Of Salvation

Contributed by John Beehler on Jan 30, 2002

God’s foolishness is still wiser than our wisest wisdom.

God’s Foolish Plan of Salvation Andy Griffith - cow thief episode Have you ever met people who were geniuses? They are members of Mensa. They seem to know everything. If they were on Jeopardy or Who Wants to Be A Millionaire, they’d walk away winners. They’re the ones who, after you’ve ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Fast Tracks Of Faith - Bible Study

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Dec 15, 2003

This the is second message in a series on knowing and living God’s will. The focus on this message is building your life on th truth of God’s Word.

Intro: The Fast Tracks Recap ¡V the Staging of the Christian life is God¡¦s Word Trans: Seven Wonders of the World Quiz „« Pyramids at Giza „« Hanging Gardens of Babylon „« Colossus of Rhodes „« Pharos at Alexandria „« Statue of Zeus at Olympia „« Temple of Artemis at Ephesus „« Mausoleum at ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:7-11, 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Is His Name On Your List

Contributed by Dean Meadows on Dec 16, 2003

A simple sermon that can be used anytime before Christmas with the question of what are you giving God this Christmas.

Is His Name on Your List 12/15/03 Psalm 116:12 The time is almost upon us. We’ve made our list and have checked it twice; and the truth be known, we give whether they are naughty or nice. If you have kids like mine, you’ve had the countdown for many ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:12

Denomination: *other

Pushing The Rock?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 9, 2003

PEACE IS NOT THE ABSENCE OF TROUBLE; PEACE IS THE PRESENCE OF GOD. GOD AND PEACE ABIDE IN THIS LIFE. There has to be more.

PUSHING THE ROCK? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I wish I were a carpenter, they can work 8 hours, and as they pack up their tools they can see what they have done. A family member, teacher,a preacher and a minister may never see what they have accomplished. PEACE IS NOT THE ABSENCE ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:36-40, Exodus 4:2-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God