Sermons on Addiction:

Defeating Boredom

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 2, 2011

Our approach toward life is the greatest factor in determining whether we find life as a Christian boring or filled with wonder and interest.

Defeating Boredom (topical) 1. I really do not want to bore you with today’s sermon because my theme is boredom! 2. America is suffering from a plague of boredom. And this boredom is wasting lives, destroying families, and makes us a nation of depressed people who escape life and boredom by ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lesson 2: Genesis 3- Sources Of Sin

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 17, 2011

Taking a deeper look at Genesis 3 and the sources of sin.

Genesis 1:3 – “Now the serpent was more cunning than any beast of the field which the LORD God had made. And he said to the woman, “Has God indeed said, you shall not eat of every tree of the garden’?” 1. Our enemy will use ordinary things to trip us up and destroy ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

A Tale Of Two Saviors Series

Contributed by Travis Jarrett on Mar 4, 2009

Part 4 of 7 in the teaching series, "Storybooks, Fairytales & the Life God Wants You to Have."

This week we continue our teaching series, "Storybooks, Fairytales & the Life God Wants You to Have" and we also celebrate this morning the second Sunday of Advent. The past couple of weeks, we’ve looked at a couple of areas in our lives that prevent us from living out the life that God wants us to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-6

Denomination: *other

The King Has Come Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Apr 6, 2009

Who is this strange King?

John 12:12-19 April 5, 2009 The King Has Come Tell the story from Lazarus on – many mourners from Jerusalem at funeral – Many people followed Jesus because of the raising – convergence of crowds at Jerusalem Crowds were excited because of his miracle. Psalm 118 25 LORD, save us! ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19

Denomination: *other

Get On The Bus: State Of The Church

Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 2, 2010

This is a "State of the Church" address given to encourage a congregation toward forward-thinking.

INTRO * If we're not careful we can spend a lot of time looking backwards at What was * And /or a lot of time looking at What will be... * Religious people do this  The good old days  God bring revival on the verge of revival * Parents do this  Longing for the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Victory Among The Unlikely

Contributed by Adam Lawley on Apr 6, 2010

Sermon that tells a story of a man who was an unlikely leader chosen to lead a nation to an unlikely situation and victory. He had to accept the task, have faith and obey the plans.

As he stood there staring across the field within a stadium filled to the top, John Elway was in the 1987 AFC championship game losing by 7 points with 5 minutes left and 98 yards to drive to score and potentially be in the NFL Super Bowl. He was looking for a victory in an unlikely situation. Read ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Pigs And Dogs Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 26, 2010

The correlation between evil and a bent to destroy is demonstrated in the sinister nature of false teachers within the church.

Pigs and Dogs (2 Peter 2:17-22) 1. Our daughter Hannah loved animals. At the age of 12 or so, she began helping out Polly at her exotic animal farm. 2. We had some strange pets because of this: a Pantagonian cavvy, also known as a Marah. Luke had a small possum that never even got as large as a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:17-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Freedom Tools

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 24, 2011

No One talks about the destroyer anymore, but he is fast at work. This sermon is to raise awarness of satan and his tatics, and how to defeat him.

Freedom Tools John 16:33Amp, Isaiah 59:19 I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have [perfect] peace and confidence. In the world you have tribulation and trials and distress and frustration; but be of good cheer [take courage; be confident, certain, undaunted]! For I have ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Soul Searcher

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jul 7, 2012

The Holy Spirit and His attributes

“The Soul Searcher” John 16:5-16 Who is this one that Jesus said that He would send in His name? What is He called in the Bible? We commonly refer to Him as the Holy Spirit but He has many other names. He is “another comforter,” the Spirit of “Truth,” the Spirit ...read more

Scripture: John 16:5-16

Denomination: Baptist

Breaking The Strongholds Of Satan (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Feb 6, 2013

Did you know that all people can break the strongholds of Satan in their lives? How? Let’s learn from this incredible text.

Breaking the Strongholds of Satan (Part 2) Acts 19:1-20 Introduction: 1. In Acts 18:23, Paul left his home church in Antioch and began his third missionary journey. Over 1,000 miles later, his travels landed him in the city of Ephesus, the capital city of Asia. It was a city of several hundred ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-20

Denomination: Bible Church

When The Anointed Go Forth

Contributed by Ken Crow on Sep 3, 2010

When David became king the Philistines become concerned.

When The Anointed Go Forth Pastor Ken Crow 1 Chronicles 14:8-17 (King James Version) 8And when the Philistines heard that David was anointed king over all Israel, all the Philistines went up to seek David. And David heard of it, and went out against them. 9And the Philistines ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 14:8-17

Denomination: Church Of God

What The Holy Spirit Can Do For You Series

Contributed by Coz Von on Aug 27, 2017

You absolutely need the indwelling of Gods Spirit to lead you into a deep, personal and intimate relationship with God: To be in Christ and one with the Father

Sometimes I feel a bit nervous when people talk about the Holy Spirit. I can understand God even without having seen a picture of Him because, even though the Bible says that “God is Spirit” (John 4:24), it also describes Him in quite human terms. Daniel pictured Him with clothing as white as snow ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Approaching Life With An Ecclesiastes Philosophy Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 26, 2018

By taking heed to God’s Word here in Ecclesiastes, we can approach life with a godly, practical philosophy at hand.

Approaching Life With An Ecclesiastes Philosophy (Ecclesiastes 7:20, 29, 8:11, 9:7-18) 1. All of us have principles we live by, a personal philosophy of life. 2. Here are some comical ones: ? If you look like your passport picture, you probably need the trip. ? If you’re not part of the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:7-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What To Do While You're Standing Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Oct 9, 2016

Self-Realization, Marching Orders, Intersession, Consistency, and Freedom through Prayer

Ephesians 6:18 praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints— 19 and for me, that utterance may be given to me, that I may open my mouth boldly to make known the mystery of the gospel, 20 for ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18-20

Denomination: *other

Embracing Life And Living Life Among Others Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 31, 2016

Sooner or later, we must revise our expectations downward and realize that it is not God’s will for us to always feel happy. Instead, we must embrace all of life with a view toward loving God and loving others.

Embracing Life and Living Life Among Others (topical) 1. Does your life ever feel like this? 2. I was reading recently about a man who awoke one morning to find a puddle of water in the middle of his king-size water bed. In order to fix the puncture, he rolled the heavy mattress outdoors and ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible