Sermons on Worthlessness:

Staying In The Fight: Spiritual Warfare In The 21st Century

Contributed by Ian Hyde on Mar 26, 2019

Do you believe there are forces around us, influencing our lives, which are battling for control of our world? This sermon makes the case that spiritual warfare is very real, and that at the end of the day we all serve one side or the other, whether we want to admit it or not.

INTRODUCTION Do you believe in spiritual warfare? Do you believe there are forces around us, influencing our lives, which are battling for control of our world? It sounds sort of conspiratorial doesn’t it? It sounds like something that drives the plot of a movie, or maybe a sensationalist blog ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18, Ezekiel 28:13-19, Isaiah 14:12-15

Denomination: Nazarene

Can You Forgive Yourself?

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Apr 10, 2016

So often we wallow in guilt and shame, long after we have asked Jesus to forgive us. What if we could be free of that for good? Is self-forgiveness biblical? If not, how can I move forward out of my despair? Peter is a case in point.

John 21:1-19 Can You Forgive Yourself? Self-forgiveness is the big rage in pop psychology today. I did a quick search on Amazon.com this week, and came up with over 12,000 hits on the subject of self-forgiveness. Yet, the interesting thing is, the Bible has absolutely no mention of it at all! ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Intimacy With God

Contributed by Warren Curry on Dec 19, 2024

Intimacy is more than knowing about someone... it's actually knowing them and being known by them.

Have you ever considered yourself a man/woman who has intimacy with God? I know, the term intimacy brings to mind certain images/thoughts we might reserve for husbands and wives, but intimacy with God ought to go further and deeper than that. Hosea 2:19-20 (NLT) (God describing the relationship He ...read more

Scripture: John 17:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Broken Cisterns: An Exposition Of Jeremiah 2:1-13

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 21, 2025

A Sermon for Proper 17, After Pentecost, Year C August 31, 2025

Broken Cisterns Jeremiah 2:1–13 NKJV Moreover the word of the Lord came to me, saying, “Go and cry in the hearing of Jerusalem, saying, ‘Thus says the Lord: “I remember you, The kindness of your youth, The love of your betrothal, When you went after Me in the wilderness, In a land not ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 2:1-13, Jeremiah 2:4-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Revelation – Light.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Aug 24, 2024

The practical side of these 20 verses, is they take the believer into a deeper walk with Jesus, but also Paul is getting believers ready to go deeper into their marriages, and other relational affairs.

Revelation – Light. Ephesians 5:1-20TPT The apostle Paul writes this letter from a prison cell. Paul understands that over the long haul there has to be a continual relationship between you and Father. There is too ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:17-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

2020 Vision

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 25, 2019

A sermon for the New Year about how God uses the ordinary to accomplish the extraordinary.

“2020 Vision” John 2:1-11 Cana in Galilee was a village near Nazareth. In Cana, there was a wedding feast and, it seems, Mary had something to do with the arrangements, because she was worried when the wine ran out; and she had authority enough to ask the servants to do whatever Jesus told them ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

"love Is A Verb"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 8, 2024

A sermon about allowing love to overcome disputes in the church.

“Love is a Verb” 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 I have read this passage of Scripture at every wedding over which I have presided. It’s practically an anthem for Christian Weddings in the Western World. It’s often printed on napkins and programs, even balloons. It’s read for two people who love one ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

It's Not About The Money

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Sep 24, 2025

For Proper 21 After Pentecost Year C September 28, 2025

It's not About the Money 1 Timothy 6:6–19 NKJV Now godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. And having food and clothing, with these we shall be content. But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When Does God Give-Up On Someone

Contributed by Lee Black on Aug 6, 2002

When a Sinner will not Know God.

Rom. 1:21-32 When Does God Give-up On Someone Intro:In the 1st chapter of Romans, we find that there are 7 times when God gives up on a person. Not only does God list the sin, but also the punishment. There are those who say God would send no one to hell, but not only does He send sinners to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:21-32

Denomination: Baptist

Have Salt In Yourselves

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 24, 2002

Explain purpose of salt in New Testament context and apply it to our call as believers

I. Purification A. Newborn infant — umbilical cord was severed, infant was washed, rubbed with salt, and wrapped in clothes to keep limbs straight (Ezekiel 16:4) B. Salt is acidic and there was no lysol, bleach, etc. II. Perpetual Desolation A. Abimelech razed Shechem and sowed it with salt ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:40-50

Denomination: Church Of God

Two Ways Of Living

Contributed by Ed Wood on Feb 18, 2003

Choosing our lifestyle.

TWO WAYS OF LIVING Psalms 1:1-6 INTRO: The key to fulfilling life’s purpose to glorify God is realizing that we are responsible to God for the conduct and direction of our lives. We are presented with a variety of options, but ultimately the choices are only two: God’s way or the way of the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Devices Of Satan

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Aug 1, 2003

We are not immune from Satan’s attacks, either within or without. Satan is a master at his evil craft. To know the things we need to beware of will strengthen our position in the battle.

THE DEVICES OF SATAN "Lest Satan should take advantage of us; for we are not ignorant of his devices." II Corinthians 2:11 We are not immune from Satan’s attacks against us, either within or without. Often we leave the door open to Satan by our spiritual weakness or lack of faith. Peter’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:11, 1 Peter 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

Behold Your King

Contributed by Paul Pierpoint on Apr 1, 2004

A Palm Sunday message.

TODAY’S MESSAGE “BEHOLD YOUR KING” Matt. 21:5 / Luke 19:38 Pastor Pierpoint (www.hobesoundbiblechurch.com) Some of the greatest events recorded in the life of our Saviour take place in what we call the Passion Week. Our attention this morning is called to one of those events. The account of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:5, Luke 19:38

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Assurance Of Salvation Series

Contributed by Timothy Mills on Sep 21, 2006

How do we know for sure that we are really, genuinely, saved? Many things are blamed on God, hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, plagues, famines. How do we know that God will keep His word?

Romans 5:6-11 1) Our condition before being saved was that we were helpless. • We were “without strength”: weak, sick, feeble, and powerless. We were spiritually worthless & unable to help ourselves. We were like helpless, weak, sick & dying babies. Our condition was desperate. • “For my life is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-11

City Of Refuge

Contributed by Ben Thomas on Nov 11, 2008

God placed six cities of refuge for the people of Israel. We have those cities available to run and hide at the time of need.

Cities of Refuge Ps. 46:1 GOD IS our Refuge and Strength [mighty and impenetrable to temptation], a very present and well-proved help in trouble Cities of refuge 1. Design of cities. Ex 21:13; Nu 35:11; Jos 20:3. They were established by God before they were needed. They ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1

Denomination: Church Of God