Sermons on Abstinance:

Hosea And The Atonement

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Apr 1, 2019

The picture of the atonement in Hosea 3:4.

Hosea and the atonement. Hosea 3:4 The excesses of the carnival of Christmas and New Year are over and now the period of abstinence has begun. This period is leading up to Christianity’s most holy day, Easter, is the 40-day period called Lent, when pledges are made to give up everything from ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 3:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Dating

Contributed by John Howard on Mar 24, 2002

How should we date and if we do date, what is the purpose? What are teh pitfalls of dating and how do we avoid them? What doeis teh Bbile say about dating?

Dating I found this sermon one of the most difficult of all the ones I have prepared - Perhaps it was so difficult - For the same reason - That people, particularly our young people - Have with dating - It isn’t something God wrote directly into the Bible - If I were to preach on ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-10, 2 Corinthians 6:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

God's Design For Human Sexuality

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 6, 2003

In light of present day moral decline and inappropriate sexual behavior of homosexuality, premarital and extramarital sex, and cohabitation, what is God’s design for human sexuality?

GOD’S DESIGN FOR HUMAN SEXUALITY MATTHEW 19:4-6 INTRODUCTION: Dr. R. Albert Mohler Jr., President of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky, said that the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision to overturn a Texas sodomy law will eventually be seen as one of the most profound ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

Ministry: A Call Without Compromise

Contributed by James H Boyd on Aug 29, 2003

In this study, we will examine how a person comes to occupy the ministry office, including the nature of the calling, the qualifications necessary to meet that calling and the avenue through which a person must go in order to answer the calling.

The saying is true and irrefutable: If any man [eagerly] seeks the office of bishop (superintendent, overseer), he desires an excellent task (work).-1 Timothy 3:1, Amplified Bible We desire so thoroughly to know, and so heartily to love the truth, as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1

Denomination: Charismatic

Fried Rattlesnake

Contributed by Jack Allen on Apr 23, 2001

Just like there are no longer forbidden foods, the gospel is not withheld from you--though you are a Gentile.

Fried Rattlesnake (Acts 10) Do you think St. Peter ever ate a snake? Acts chapter 10-11 it says that God showed Peter a vision of a hillbilly banquet coming down out of heaven (this is how some folks prove that heaven is East Texas, but I am not so sure). Anyway, it says there’s a snake on the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming United

Contributed by Tony Dicostanzo on Oct 21, 2002

Living life with a Godly purpose can be challenging for each one of us individually, but much more so corporately. Are we up for the challenge? The rewards are certainly worth it!

Permission is granted to reproduce the following Sermon Outline for corporate worship distribution. The manuscript, which follows the outline, contains the text needed to complete the handout. For further sermon resources or help, contact Rev. A.S. DiCostanzo at ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"God's Plan For A Godly Man"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jun 9, 2008

Qualities of a godly man

“God’s Plan for a Godly Man” Father’s Day – 2008 June 15, 2008 1 Thessalonians 2:7-12 As apostles of Christ we could have been a burden to you, but we were gentle among you, like a mother caring for her little children. We loved you so much that we were delighted to share with you not only the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:7-12

Denomination: Holiness

Weathering The Storms Of Life Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Oct 30, 2007

When weathering a storm, we need to remember that God is always there even in our self-made storms. It really does not matter whether the storm is a self-made storm, a storm God caused, or a storm others caused, how do we handle these storms? How should w

Subject: Weathering the Storms of Life Text: Acts 27:20-44 Introduction: I believe there are basically three kinds of storms: storms we cause, storms that God causes and storms caused by others. I know that we can agree there are some storms that we cause in our lives. The reasons for the storms ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:20-44

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus And John The Baptist

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Mar 13, 2006

Discussion of how Jesus viewed and talked about John the Baptist.

Jesus and John the Baptist Matthew 11:1-19 March 5, 2006 Introduction I was reading a special supplement to the Aberdeen newspaper yesterday about the 125th anniversary celebration for the city coming up this summer. In there was an article about a guy who does a lot of researching about his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-19

Denomination: Wesleyan

Spiritual Discipline Of Silence Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Apr 4, 2006

Silence can help us train our tongue

Tilling the Soil of the Soul April 2, 2006 The Spiritual Discipline of Silence James 3:2-12 Have you ever said something that has gotten you in real trouble? In between University and Seminary, I worked at a steel mill in Burlington. My boss was the meanest guy in the plant. His name was ...read more

Scripture: James 3:2-12

Denomination: *other

The Joy Of Faith

Contributed by Jerry Thorpe on Apr 26, 2008

Every day, everyone of us have to make a decision. Do we walk by faith or do we walk by sight?

And having this confidence, I know that I shall abide and continue with you all for your furtherance and joy of faith; (Philippians 1:25) INTRODUCTION: Every minute of every day each and every one of us has to make a decision. Do I walk by faith or do I walk by sight. I. It is obvious ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:25

Denomination: Church Of God

A Walk Of Excellence

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 21, 2009

Paul, Sylvanus & Timothy expected the church at Thessalonica to excel in their Christian walk. What disciplines direct the life of an abounding Christian/church? 4 disciplines of an abounding Christian / Church.

A WALK OF EXCELLENCE—1Thessalonians 4:1-12 In previous chapters/verses we have seen: ‘A Faith that Soothes the Soul’—1:1-10 ‘A Ministry that Shepherds the Soul’—2:1-12 ‘The Work of the Word’—2:13-16 ‘The Undershepherd’s Chief Concern’—2:17-3:13 Now we will look at... ‘A Walk of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

First Things

Contributed by Gary Moore on Jan 25, 2008

Delighting one’s self in God is the first priority of the Chrisitan

"Delight yourself in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the LORD; trust in him, and he will act. He will bring forth your righteousness as the light, and your justice as the noonday." INTRODUCTION TO THE SUMMER SERIES This summer we will examine some ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:4-6

Denomination: Congregational

Exercising Series

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Nov 22, 2003

This sermon deals with learning how to apply God’s word to our everyday lives

Exercising James 1:22, Acts 15:20, Rom 14:19, 21, Ecc 6:7 November 13, 2003 I. Today I want to look at the sixth way to get into God s word. We ve talked about Hear, Read, Study, Memorize, and Meditate. If you remember that drawing that we did of the hand, the palm is Apply. A. You need to ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22, Acts 15:20

Denomination: Baptist

Getting What God Gives Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Feb 22, 2004

3rd message of 5 on John 3-4. Getting What God Gives is important if you are going to become a faithful servant of Christ. It’s not easy but it is a critical lesson.

From Mortal to Immortal A Study of John 3-4 We are all Control Freaks Control is a real issue for all of us. Of course, we can all think of someone else who is more of a control freak than we are. Like the mother who calls to tell you she has arranged for you to meet yet another wonderful ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ