Sermons on Abstain:

What Does God Say About Safe Sex?

Contributed by Charles Mccall on Apr 17, 2002

God has given us his word about "safe sex."

I Corinthians 7:1-7 What does God say about “Safe Sex?” There has been a campaign for our young people as well as for elderly people to practice safe sex. Some of this came about almost a decade ago when a famous basketball player named Ervin “Magic” Johnson had announced his retirement from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Glut2ony Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Apr 22, 2008

We continue the seven deadly sins by looking at gluttony. This is a serious issue with God and in our culture. It is not limited to food either. We’ll also look at the remedy and get some tools to help us overcome this character defect.

Se7en Glut2ony Galatians 5:19-21 April 20, 2008 How much is too much? How much is enough? Gluttony says, “Enough is never enough.” What is gluttony? How would you define? Gluttony is over-indulgence or excessiveness. What can you over-indulge in? Just about anything. Could be alcohol? Drugs ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:19-21

Denomination: Church Of God

Get A Life

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Sep 16, 2008

Paul’s caution to the church about not judging...why we must not ignore that!

1Welcome those who are weak in faith, but not for the purpose of quarreling over opinions. 2Some believe in eating anything, while the weak eat only vegetables. 3Those who eat must not despise those who abstain, and those who abstain must not pass judgment on those who eat; for God has welcomed ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

The Undefiled Bed

Contributed by Jeremiah Parker on Feb 23, 2008

God wants you to live a life of sexual purity.

The Undefiled Bed 3 For this is the will of God, even your sanctification, that ye should abstain from fornication: 4 That every one of you should know how to possess his vessel in sanctification and honour; 5 Not in the lust of concupiscence, even as the Gentiles which know not God: 6 That no ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:3-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sex Of The Disbelieving Series

Contributed by Dr. Michael Eaton on Aug 1, 2017

This message is chapter 2 of my book entitled, "Sex and the Single Life." (7VerseSeries) (Volume 3) Pick up a copy of this book@ https://www.amazon.com/Sex-Single-Life-7VerseSeries-3/dp/1522974792/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=

Sex of the Disbelieving 1 Thessalonians 4:3-5 3 For this is the will of God, your sanctification:[a] that you abstain from sexual immorality; 4 that each one of you know how to control his own body[b] in holiness and honor, 5 not in the passion of lust like the Gentiles who do not know ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Doing The Will Of God

Contributed by Adedotun Ojelabi on Nov 5, 2001

Captured the ten power points of the will of God.

DOING THE WILL OF GOD By Adedotun Ojelabi Main Text: Matt 15:50 For whosoever shall do the will of my father which is heaven the same is my brother and sister and mother. What is the will of God? This is the purpose, desire, wish, volition, inclination, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:50, 1 Peter 2:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Appearance Of Evil Series

Contributed by Olu-Timi Lewis Afolabi on Jan 8, 2014

IN A POLLUTED WORLD LIKE OURS IT IS EXPEDIENT THAT CHRISTIANS SHOULD STAND OUT AND MAKE THE DIFFERENCE. ANYTHING THAT APPEARS LIKE EVIL SHOULD NOT BE CONDONED BY BELIEVERS IN CHRIST. THEY SHOULD DENOUNCE EVIL OUT RIGHTLY AND KEEP AWAY FROM THEM.

APPEARANCE OF EVIL 1ST THES. 5:22 states thus ‘Abstain from all appearance of evil.’ Apostle Paul by the Holy Spirit exhorts Christians to abstain from all appearance of evil. You may wish to ask, ‘what is appearance of evil? ’. In order to understand this phrase we need ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:22

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Lust Of The Flesh Series

Contributed by Wendon Pettey on Jul 2, 2012

This first message in a series about temptations and how to deal with them, we look at the most obvious: the lusts of the flesh. We identify what they are, how they come against us, and what Scripture tells us to do about them!

KEY SCRIPTURE: 1 John 2:15-17 "Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Church Of God

Great News About The Gospel Of Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 30, 2018

The gospel of Jesus Christ: 1. is based on God's grace (vs. 11-19). 2. liberates us from Old Testament law (vs. 19-29). 3. calls us to live by love (vs. 28-29). 4. leads us to serve our Savior (vs. 22-31).

Great News about the Gospel of Jesus Christ The Book of Acts - Part 50 Acts 15:11-31 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - July 27, 2014 INTRODUCTION: *I have heard a lot of great news in my life. "Yes, I'll marry you!" "I'm pregnant!" (I got to hear that one 3 times!) "You're going to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:11-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Real Need Series

Contributed by Kranthi Kumar Medida on Dec 26, 2006

Now, travel into the deepest place: Your spirit. If you are a really born-again person, there you will find your spirit crying out loudly: “I am hungry and thirsty. I am hungry and thirsty for Jesus. Oh Jesus! Please fill me....

Scripture portion: Matthew 5:6 - “BLESSED ARE THEY THAT DO HUNGER AND THIRST AFTER RIGHTEOUSNESS: FOR THEY SHALL BE FILLED” Introduction: In the previous chapter, we have been introduced to the two qualities which a newly born-again believer should possess. The first quality is meekness and the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dealing With Disputable Matters Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 4, 2009

This sermon examines how to deal with disputable matters.

Scripture Today we continue our study in Romans. My plan is to finish our study in Paul’s letter to the Romans by the end of this month. And so we are going to look at a large portion of the text this morning, Romans 14:1-15:13. I will not be going into each detail of this text; I will just give ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Accept One Another

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 16, 2021

Since we are accepted by Christ, we must accept one another.

According to LifeWay Research, when asked about their most significant struggle this past year, pastors pointed to the disunity in their congregation caused by COVID and the various protocols put in place. Many factors no doubt play a role in this problem, but one statistic may underscore a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Breaking The Grip Of Sin Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 22, 2015

Christians don't do what they used to do.

Breaking the Grip of Sin 1 Peter 4:1-6 Rev. Brian Bill February 21-22, 2015 Play Wall of Me video. Our sins create a wall of separation, don’t they? [Hold up brick] Do you know what a “euphemism” is? The word comes from the Greek, euphemismos, which means “good ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Danger Of Criticism Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 4, 2017

1) God receives Each believer(Romans 14:2–3), because 2) The Lord sustains each believer (Romans 14:4), because 3) The Lord is sovereign to each believer (Romans 14:5–9), and because 4) The Lord alone will judge each believer (Romans 14:10–12).

We’ve just past one of the most contentious events of the year. I’m not referring to Reformation Sunday, but what that date is know by the majority of the population as: Halloween. This morning I’m not here to present an argument if Christians should be engaged in this event or not, but just to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-12

Denomination: Other

What's In A Touch? Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Aug 26, 2007

The purpose of this messageis to help us understand the importance of our relationship to God through a study of the sense of touch.

MAKING SENSE OF OUR RELATIONSHIP TO GOD – TOUCH Exodus 19:12-13 & 2 Corinthians 6:14-18 What’s in a Touch? INTRODUCTION: A. This morning we are continuing on in our 5 part series entitled “Making Sense of Our Relationship to God.” 1. We have already looked at the senses of hearing, seeing, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:12-13

Denomination: Baptist