Sermons on Wrong Motives:

Rescue Mission Series

Contributed by Tim George on Sep 18, 2001

Consider how James ends. James is writing to a severely persecuted and battered people. He is on a rescue mission and there is no time for pleasantries!

“Brethren, if anyone among you wanders from the truth, and someone turns him back, let him know that he who turns a sinner from the error of his way will save a soul from death and cover a multitude of sins.” (James 5:19-20) There are many famous last words in the annals of history. Lou Gehrig ...read more

Scripture: James 5:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Transformation Of Prayer Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Feb 14, 2005

We are going to look at Paul’s prayer for the church at Philippi and what we can learn about the transforming prayer Paul prayed for that church.

Connection: Lessons from Paul on Prayer Transformation of Prayer February 13,2005 Intro: Today we are wrapping up our series on the prayers of the apostle Paul for the churches he was ministering to. We have looked at the priority of prayer that focuses on Christ and places him in the place of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Letting Go Of Personal Ambition For God’s Agenda Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 5, 2025

Ambition in itself is not evil. However, when personal ambition is allowed to override God's agenda, it leads to division, betrayal, and destruction.

LETTING GO OF PERSONAL AMBITION FOR GOD’S AGENDA By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Samuel 3:1-39 Supporting Texts: James 3:14-17, Philippians 2:3-8, Proverbs 16:2, Psalm 75:6-7, Romans 12:10 INTRODUCTION: Ambition in itself is not evil. However, when personal ambition is allowed to override ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 3:1-39

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Wedding Notes

Contributed by Rev. K. Michael Bryant on Dec 13, 2002

A couple was married at the Court by a Judge. The couple had a reception later that day and asked for a religous short sermon.

INTRODUCTION: Marriage is a journey toward an unknown destination -- the discovery that people must share not only what they don’t know about each other, but what they don’t know about themselves. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, we know that you are never an unwanted guest, that you do not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1

Denomination: Baptist

Longsuffering, A Judgement N The End

Contributed by Darren Sirmans on Dec 12, 2011

Jesus gave us his name to cover our short comings before our end comes

2Kings 3:1-24 Christ is the spiritual side of his chosen people. There will always be a few people that want to do right. They always keep trying no matter how short they keep falling. On this journey, you’re going to meet people that you like who are not the friends of God. Mesha King of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 3:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forgiven Sinners In The Hands Of A Gracious God Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 21, 2019

As followers of Jesus Christ, we can never be completely pure in this life as He was pure. Just as we need showers, baths, or washings, so we need to address the stain of sin on an ongoing basis!

Forgiven Sinners in the Hands of A Gracious God (I John 1:5-10) 1. President Harry Truman snuck into church one Sunday, and a reporter met him after church. The reporter asked Truman what the sermon was about. 2. “Sin,” the President answered succinctly. 3. “And what did the pastor say about ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

No More Conditions

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Jun 22, 2022

Following Christ is to love him unconditionally in our lives

No More Conditions Scripture 1 Kings 19:16, 1 Kings 19:19-21, Galatians 5:1, Galatians 5:13-18, Luke 9:51-62. Reflection My dear sisters and brothers, Today’s gospel is a sequence of four incidents: 1. The first incident is the encounter between the messengers of Jesus and the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:16, 1 Kings 19:19-21, Galatians 5:1, Galatians 5:13-18, Luke 9:51-62  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Fight Fear With Fear Pt 6 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 28, 2018

Sixth message on the topic of fear from our series on Judges.

Judges Series #15 L:ife Cycles “Fighting Fear with Fear” Part 6 Review I have sought to understand the topic of fear from a Biblical perspective over the past several weeks. The subject permeates Scripture from Adam in the book of Genesis to the tribulation in the book of Revelation. Everyone ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 32:38-41

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Series: Wow! Whose Young Daughter Is That? (Part 6) The Benefits Of Godly Advice

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 9, 2020

Our ability to succeed hinges on taking good godly advice. That applies to Marriage, Spirituality, Finances, Relationships, Temperaments, Friendship, Profession, etc. An old proverbs: "The fly that does not listen to its mother will follow the corpse into the grave."

SERIES: WOW! WHOSE YOUNG DAUGHTER IS THAT? (PART 6) THE BENEFITS OF GODLY ADVICE 1. Ruth 3:1 One day Ruth’s mother-in-law Naomi said to her, “My daughter, I must find a home for you, where you will be well provided for. 2 Now Boaz, with whose women you have worked, is a relative of ours. Tonight ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-6, Ruth 2:5

Denomination: Charismatic

Spiritual Optometry Series

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 23, 2013

Make sure you are holy and righteous before demanding the same from someone else.

Spiritual Optometry June 23, 2013 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Make sure you are holy and righteous before demanding the same from someone else. Focus Passage: Matthew 7:1-6 Supplemental Passage: Therefore do not go on passing judgment before the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Prepared For Death

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 28, 2020

Jesus was not taken by surprise, but fully anticipated His death. And an insightful devotional woman anointed Him ahead of His burial.

JESUS PREPARED FOR DEATH. Matthew 26:1-13. There are two ways in which Jesus was prepared for death in this passage. The first is in the sense that He was prepared within Himself: nothing that was about to happen took Him by surprise, even right down to knowing the date when He would be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Judge Series

Contributed by Eric Grenier on Apr 26, 2018

We are not to judge others as if we are God. Or to judge with evil thoughts.

James 2:1–13 1My dear brothers and sisters, how can you claim to have faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ if you favor some people over others? 2For example, suppose someone comes into your meeting dressed in fancy clothes and expensive jewelry, and another comes in who is poor and dressed in ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13, Matthew 7:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Surprising Comfort Of God’s Constant Gaze What God Knows About You That You Don’t - Ps.139 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jul 25, 2025

God not only knows everything about you, but he is always paying attention to you and cares about even the smallest details of your life. This message will help you appreciate and enjoy five different benefits that come from God’s attentiveness to you.

For free audio or video download of this message, visit https://www.treasuringgod.com/sermons-by-scripture or my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@DarrellFerguson. Psalm 139:1 O Lord, you have searched me and you know me. 2 You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-4

Dangers Of Letting Bitterness Take Root - Detox Today Series

Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Aug 16, 2007

We all have unfair and unjust things happen to us; that’s a part of life. When we are hurt, we can choose to hold on to that pain and become bitter, or we can choose to let it go and trust God to make it up to us.

Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this sermon compilation, I would be honoured to receive an e-mail from you ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14-15

Denomination: Charismatic

Managing Anger God's Way Pt 1 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 30, 2008

First in a four part series on managing anger

“Understanding and Managing Anger Pt 1” INTRODUCTION In our study of bitterness, we discovered the devastating effects of sustained anger and unforgiveness not only for the individual but also for everyone they touch. Bitterness has to do with negative thoughts and feelings toward someone who has ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-32

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance