Sermons on Abstain:

The Pathway To A Healthy Life

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Nov 11, 2003

Health is an important issue for anyone. Paul lays out important directions for moving towards that healthy life.

THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC November 9, 2003 Furthermore then we beseech you, brethren, and exhort you by the Lord Jesus, that as ye have received of us how ye ought to walk and to please God, so ye would abound more and more. 2For ye know ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Dealing With Temptation

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jan 18, 2011

Every one of us is confronted everyday with temptation from three sources – the world, the flesh, and the devil. None are immune. When temptation comes we can either overcome it or it can overcome us. How we deal with temptation will determine the outcome

Dealing with Temptation 1 Corinthians 10:12-13 Struggling to make ends meet on a first-call salary, the pastor was livid when he confronted his wife with the receipt for a $250 dress she had bought. "How could you do this?" "I was outside the store looking at the dress in the window, and then I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Blameless In God's Sight

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 14, 2011

Paul’s letter to the Ephesians is really a letter of encouragement written to remind believers of their immeasurable blessings in Jesus Christ, and not only to be thankful for these blessings but to live in a manner worthy of them.

Paul’s letter to the church in Ephesus known as Ephesians was written while he was imprisoned in Rome approximately 30 years after Jesus Christ walked this earth. It is known as one of Paul’s prison epistles, along with Philippians, Colossians and Philemon. Ephesus was a very wealthy ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Christian Church

Cheating On God Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 29, 2011

We need to realize that when we cheat on God we do a lot of damage to ourselves. James shares with us how to cheat-proof or relationship with God

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • The issue we will examine this morning is not a particularly fun one or a comfortable one to talk about. I pray it will open our eyes to the potential problem it can become in our relationship with Jesus. • For those who are married, do you remember your wedding day? It ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Power Of Friends Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 12, 2011

THE CULTIVATION OF GOOD PROVERBS-DRIVEN FRIENDSHIPS ENHANCES OUR PURSUIT OF WISDOM, LIFE SIMPLIFIED.

Life Simplified THE Power of Friends November 13, 2011 INTRODUCTION IN 2005 the average American watched 28 hours per week of Television. In 2009 that had risen to 34 hours a week. +6 hours surfing the internet +1.3 hours watching video on mobile devises We now spend 40.3 hours a week interacting ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:17

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Known By God Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Dec 20, 2011

Man's religion is at war with God's revelation.

Introduction A number of years ago I had an experience while working on my undergraduate degree in biblical studies that so shocked me that it has stayed with me. For the final exam in a systematic theology course, I understood the assignment to be to write a series of brief essays on several ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-3

Denomination: Christian Church

New Year Resolution

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Dec 28, 2011

The ideal New Year Resolution

New Year resolutions This is the time of the year when the air is abuzz with New Year resolutions. A closer scrutiny of the NY resolutions would reveal that they are of 2 kinds. The NEGATIVELY positively ones’ and the POSITIVELY positive ones’! ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:6

Denomination: *other

The Lies Of The Emeny Series

Contributed by Tom Feola on Mar 21, 2012

We can overcome a lie as we see the truth of the Word of God

#2.Satan's weapon: lies Satan came to Eve as the serpent, the subtle deceiver. Revelation 12:9 (NKJV) 9 So the great dragon was cast out, that serpent of old, called the Devil and Satan, who deceives the whole world; he was cast to the earth, and his angels were cast out with him. John 8:44 ...read more

Scripture: John 8:44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Speak To One Another In Song

Contributed by George Rennau on Aug 31, 2011

A pentecostal sermon discussing Spiritual Songs.

SPEAK TO ONE ANOTHER IN SONG (This sermon was adapted from a sermon by David Dykes) Ephesians 5:18-21 (NKJV) 18 And do not be drunk with wine, in which is dissipation; but be filled with the Spirit, 19 speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Enduring Soldier

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Nov 21, 2011

Our life for Christ is in many ways required to closely parallel that of a soldier who is committed to his calling in discipline, obedience and loyalty.

It was indeed a moving ceremony to witness the graduation of recruits as they are recognized as Marines! The new Marines were thrown together, to live together, enduring together, tolerating each other, supporting each other, working together and striving to that day when they are finally ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

When Life Gives You Lemons Make Lemonade! Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 15, 2010

Life is not always fair, what do we do as Christians when that truth rears its ugly head?

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • WE have learned a lot from the book of 1 Peter concerning how we are to conduct ourselves in this world. • Now, if we follow Peter’s instructions, everything in life will be smooth sailing for us, right? • If you do what is right, if you spend your time doing what is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Worry! Be Happy!!

Contributed by Casey Campbell on Feb 11, 2013

One of the greatest indictments against modern evangelical Christians today, is that we are like a bunch of grumpy old men; marked by pessimism and more interested in pushing political agendas and in winning intellectual arguments than in offering a unive

One of the greatest indictments against modern evangelical Christians today, is that we are like a bunch of grumpy old men; marked by pessimism and more interested in pushing political agendas and in winning intellectual arguments than in offering a universal vision of hope and working to change ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4

Denomination: Baptist

New Wine, New Wineskins Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 23, 2015

What are we responding to? Is it Jesus as Lord or is it some human religious system? Is our behaviour going to help others discover the good news of Jesus Christ? Will it help us proclaim forgiveness of sins in Jesus’ name?

Most people dislike change. Some people think it’s a necessary evil; but evil nevertheless. But there are times when change is absolutely necessary; when the old ways won’t work; when the old ways will actually hinder the thing that’s coming. One such moment in time was at the ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

From Living To Life Everlasting Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Apr 6, 2015

Will we accept the sacrifice of Christ as sufficient ... or will you continue doing life yourself? Easter is about the glory of the Father revealed in the Son, and we either accept that or turn away from it.

From Living to Life 1 Peter Sermon Series, Part 9 1 Peter 3:13-22 Introduction - Leading up to this AMAZING day we have covered three main points: -- Three encouragements from Peter to the church on living fully for Christ ∆ - First, why is our testimony so important? - v2:21, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Are The Lord's Inheritance

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 15, 2015

To show that GOD owns us as His portion and inheritance.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you owned by GOD? Yes. Deuteronomy 32:9 II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD owns us as His portion and inheritance. IV. TEXT: Deuteronomy 32:9 (Amplified Bible) 32:9 For the Lord’s portion is His people; Jacob (Israel) is the lot of His ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:9

Denomination: Pentecostal