Sermons on Wretched:

Wholeheartedness Series

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Jul 25, 2020

God wants and deserves our best.

During the first World War, just after the turn of the 20th century, Teddy Roosevelt thundered against what he called hyphenated Americans. He meant people who had divided loyalty. We use hyphenation to describe ethnicity. Roosevelt said, “America is not a polyglot boarding house. (A “polyglot” ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

Sins Of Omission Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 31, 2021

The basic definition of sin is missing the mark. It is missing the opportunity to do good, and choosing instead to do evil, or to do nothing at all. And the nothing at all is often overlooked as being a part of the whole problem of sin.

We are tempted to do evil, but seldom think of the reality that we are also tempted to not do good. It is possible to be doing nothing wrong, and still be living in sin, because of what we are not doing. This is the surprising truth that James hits us with in 4:17 where he says, "Anyone, ...read more

Scripture: James 4:17

15th Sunday After Pentecost. September 10th, 2023. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 11, 2023

Year A, Proper 18.

Exodus 12:1-14, Psalm 149:1-9, Ezekiel 33:7-11, Psalm 119:33-40, Romans 13:8-14, Matthew 18:15-20 A). A PERPETUAL MEMORIAL. Exodus 12:1-14. The first time that we are told that the LORD spoke to Moses specifically ‘in Egypt’ was when He commissioned him to confront Pharaoh (Exodus 6:28). The ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-14, Psalm 149:1-9, Ezekiel 33:7-11, Psalm 119:33-40, Romans 13:8-14, Matthew 18:15-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hallowed Be Your Name - Part One Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on May 3, 2023

In part of one of unpacking 'hallowed be Your name,' we will look at what pursuing holiness is not and why we must pursue it.

Hallowed Be Your Name Matthew 6:9 OKAY – so we are in an in-depth verse by verse study of the Gospel of Matthew... (The King and His Kingdom)... AND CURRENTLY – we are doing a deep dive into the most well-known prayer in the world, a prayer that Jesus unveiled in His Kingdom Manifesto, a prayer ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Our Secret Sins"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 2, 2002

The solution to our sinful actions is to know ourselves in relationship with God.

Romans 7:14-25 “Our Secret Sins” By: Reverend Kenneth E. Sauer Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA A colleague of mine recently told me about a conversation he had with a parishioner. She told him: “I have these secret little sins in my life, and I like my secret ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: United Methodist

Points Of Grace

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Apr 9, 2002

Having a correct understanding of God’s grace also helps the believer to have assurance of his salvation. When you know the one who saved you, you know that your secure.

POINTS OF GRACE Turn with me to 2nd Corinthians chapter 12 and verse 9 (read). I wonder how many people sitting in churches today actually believe in salvation by grace? It seems like every article I read or every sermon I hear on the radio, the emphasis is on faith, and not grace. There are a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Shattering Sharethefaithaphobia

Contributed by Matthew Doebler on Aug 13, 2003

Teens are interested in religion and religious topics and yet we have such a tough time sharing our faith. Why? What can we do about it?

Youth Rally Sermon Shattering Sharethefaithaphobia There are a lot of phobias out there, aren’t there? You’ve heard of some of them, like aquaphobia, arachnophobia, xenophobia, but here are a few more: Peladophobia: fear of baldness and bald people. Chaetophobia: fear of hairy people. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Never Give Up!

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 24, 2002

A sermon on striving for excellence from Philippians 3:12-16

Final Sermon for Vinton on 7/21/2002 Philippians 3:12-16 Never give up! Introduction: I read that it took Winston Churchill three years to get through the eighth grade because he had trouble learning English. In kind of an ironic twist, years later in the midst of World War II Oxford University ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7-8, Philippians 3:12-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Outside The Gate

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Sep 8, 2002

How does the Lord give to us His righteousness? Sanctification. Sanctification is given to us by what Jesus Christ has accomplished, Himself.

OUTSIDE THE GATE “And so Jesus also suffered outside the city gate to make the people holy through his own blood.” —Hebrews 13:12. We live in a day, and in a world that is pulling us all in many directions. We know that with our busy schedules we have to stay on track with what we are doing. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:12, John 19:34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Walking Trees

Contributed by James May on Sep 8, 2002

Little by little, the vision is revealed and our knowledge of Jesus and His Word become clearer. Now we see through a dark glass but one day it will become so clear.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:22-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Challenge Of Cleaving To Your Wife

Contributed by Carolyn Malaika Foster-Brooks on Sep 9, 2002

A sermon intended for men who have a hard time praising God and the wife He gave them!

By: Evangelist Carolyn Malaika Foster- Brooks THE MINISTRY OF S.A.R.A.H. in Lyons, Georgia PRAYER: Oh Heavenly Father, my God above, thank You for Your undying love. You granted mercy upon my life during times that I was a wretch undone, a sinner who knew nothing about the true meaning of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

No Graven Images

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 27, 2003

A sermon on the second of the Ten Commandments, No Idols or no graven images

No Graven Images Exodus 20:4-6 Evening Service for 1/26/03 Introduction: If you were to draw a picture of God, what would you draw? Would this display everything about God? What would be missing from your picture? What would you think if I took that same picture and bowed down and worshipped ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:4-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Emperor's New Clothes

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on May 2, 2003

The Emperor in this story made the mistake of appearing before his people thinking he was covered when in reality he was naked. We can’t make the same mistake in appearing before God without the clothes provided for us by Jesus Christ

Emperor¡¦s New Clothes How many of you kids know the story, ¡§The Emperor’s New Clothes¡¨ by Hans Christian Andersen „X What¡¦s the story about? „X The Emperor in the story was a vain man whose main focus in life was to dress in these elegant clothes and show them off to his people. „X Two ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:6-21

Denomination: Christian Church

Mother's Awake!

Contributed by Mike Mizell on May 11, 2003

Mother’s Day message to challenge moms to make a differecne right where they are.

Mother’s Awake! Judges 4:4-9 Today we salute all our mothers and tell you thanks for doing an awesome job. The world would be a horrible place without the influence of mothers. Think of all the wisdom dished out by our mothers. Everything that we’ve needed to know somewhere a long the line mom ...read more

Scripture: Judges 4:4-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Devil Made Me Do It??

Contributed by Joe Harding on Aug 3, 2001

Correct Theology teaches us that God is for us always regardless of life situations.

THE DEVIL MADE ME DO IT?? JAMES 1 :2-18 JULY 29, 2001 INTRODUCTION: A Priest is walking down the street one day when he notices a small boy trying to press a doorbell on a house across the street. However, the doorbell is just out of his reach. After watching the boy’s efforts for some time, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-18

Denomination: Baptist