Sermons on Addiction:

Flee Baby Flee Guardrails Part 3

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 14, 2018

This sermon is a continuation of the Guardrails Series we adapted from Andy Stanley's series. This message deals with the need for us to not only run from sexual temptation but to understand God's purpose in giving us the gift of sex.

Flee Baby Flee Genesis 2:19-25 I Corinthians 6:12-20 We are in our 3rd message on guardrails. Guardrails are a system designed to keep vehicles from straying into dangerous or off limit areas. Guardrails are designed to cause a limited amount of damage now, to prevent major damage or loss of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:19-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Perils Of Backsliding

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 22, 2017

JEREMIAH WAS CALLED TO BE A PROPHET TO PEOPLE WHO WOULD NOT LISTEN. HE PROPHECIED FOR OVER 40 YEARS, AND WITNESSED NO CHANGE IN SOCIETY AS DID MANY OF HIS COUNTERPARTS. THE END RESULT WOULD BE PUNISHMENT BY GOD BY EXILE TO THE BABYLONIAN NATION.

THE PERILS OF BACKSLIDING JEREMIAH 2-3 AS WE STUDY THE BOOK OF JEREMIAH, WE COME FACE TO FACE WITH THE REALITY THAT THE NATION THAT JEREMIAH PROPHECIED TO, IS REMARKABLY CLOSE TO OUR WORLD, AND OUR NATION TODAY. JEREMIAH WAS CALLED TO BE A PROPHET TO PEOPLE WHO WOULD NOT LISTEN. HE PROPHECIED ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Want To Be Free

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Apr 25, 2017

Freedom from sin

Do You Want to be Free -The Chain can be Broken ( Col. 1:13,14 ) Intro : Freedom! What a wonderful word to us. We all value freedom highly. We delight in being free. We long to live in freedom always. One of the most encouraging and recurring themes in the New Testament is that Christians are free ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:13-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Qualified To Decide-5 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 29, 2017

5 of 6. Paul rebuked the Corinthian Christians for trusting secular sources in rectify grievances among themselves. The Church is uniquely fitted to properly rectify personal grievances. Christians are qualified to rectify grievances thru Their...

QUALIFIED To DECIDE-V—1Corinthians 6:1-11 OR Qualified To Rectify *WARNING to parents about the ‘delicate’ subject matter of this sermon* Attention: Alerted Passenger: A passenger is in a plane enjoying the view of the clouds when a man with a packed parachute appears at the window. The man says ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

In Christ, I Am...a Bridge Builder Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Aug 17, 2018

The church is more than a social club. Why is it difficult for some people to fit in, and how can we build bridges?

IN CHRIST, I AM…A BRIDGE-BUILDER—Ephesians 2:11-22 (Series on Ephesians: In Christ, I Am…) My wife and I retired in Texas a few months ago, and we found ourselves, for the first time in our marriage, looking for a church to call home. We were looking beyond the friendly greeters holding the door ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Poor Stewardship Is Dangerous Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Oct 1, 2018

Anything that that pulls us a way from God is dangerous to our spiritual health and well-being. What will degrade our stewardship to God? Greed. The Bible calls it covetousness.

Video: Possessions (1:10 min - available on SermonCentral) I want to begin by asking a very simple question: Do you own your possessions, or do your possession own you? Think on that for bit. The message today will deal with all our stuff. What do we do with it all? Is all our time taken up ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:15-21, Revelation 3:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

Genuine Faith Is Vibrant Faith Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Jun 26, 2018

Many demonstrate their genuine faith daily. Many demonstrate their genuine faith daily. Many do not have genuine faith and are lost. Genuine faith: not just believing that these facts are true, but that they’re true for YOU!

Genuine Faith is vibrant Faith 2:14-26 1. Many here today demonstrate their genuine faith daily. ? 2. Many here today DO have genuine faith but are living a lie ? Trademarks of a carnal person: ? Protracted Infancy: Scant Spiritual Victory: Lack of Connection to Spiritual ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

Ehud -- Strength Perfected Through Weakness Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 28, 2018

Message 4 in our exposition of Judges focusing on Ehud's exploits.

Judges Series #4 Life Cycles “Ehud: Strength perfected through weakness” Review We should be familiar with the cycle by now. Sin-Slavery-Supplication-Salvation-Service The book of Judges records the continuing history of the nation of Israel; picking up at the death of Joshua who led them to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:12-14

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Liberty Is Not License

Contributed by David Nolte on Jul 1, 2018

Contrast Liberty and License and to show the parameters of liberty

Liberty Is not License Galatians 5:13-26 David P. Nolte An old song by Billy Joel says, quite stubbornly, “I don't need you to worry for me cause I'm alright. I don't want you to tell me it's time to come home. I don't care what you say anymore, this is my life. Go ahead with your own ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Are We Hungry For?

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Aug 3, 2018

what feeds us more than physical bread?

John 6:24-35 Hunger hurts. There are many ways to be hungry, my friends. And they ALL hurt. The organization Bread For the World estimates that 12 million children and 19 million adults in the U.S. go hungry each day and cannot afford the food they need to maintain physical health. For ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-35, Matthew 25:35-36

Denomination: Episcopal

Lust Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on May 2, 2018

When sexual desire is twisted into lustfulness

Deadly Sins and Transforming Virtues Series - 2 LUST I had some fun with people this week. When asked what I was studying for today’s message, my answer was ‘I am spending time with lust.’ Inevitably the surprised look gave way to a laugh that was an implied question asking what I meant! ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:5-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Greed Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on May 3, 2018

A common sin ... more

As we come to the end of this series of sermons about vice and virtue, our topic is one that many would not say is a sin. In fact, for many it is a laudable characteristic. What am I talking about? Let’s start with a story that Jesus told about a greedy man- (Luke 12:13-21, NIV) " Someone in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus, Our Atoning Sacrifice

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jun 10, 2018

This message asks: "What's the big deal about sin? Why does God care about what comes naturally to us?" And this message looks at the hope and joy we have because we trust that Jesus is our atoning sacrifice.

June 10/18 Sermon - 1 John 2:1-2 Today is the third in a series where we are looking at the book of first John. Pastor Bill Ryan did an excellent introduction to the book 2 weeks ago, and Pastor Arleen spoke on the balance of chapter 1 last week. If you missed those messages, and you want to ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Othniel & "The Force” Of God

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 12, 2018

God left opposition in order to teach us spiritual warfare. Othniel rose to fight with God's secret weapon, the Holy Spirit. We can conquer by the same means.

OTHNIEL & “THE FORCE” OF GOD Judges 3:1-11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: The Shy Pastor 1. A shy pastor greeted the wedding guests to the Chapel. He was very nervous and didn't say much. 2. As the couple approached the altar the pastor stepped up and gave the best speech anyone has ever heard. He ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Born In Sin…born Not To Sin

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 6, 2022

We live in a society that knows a great deal about the PHYSICAL BIRTH, but very little about the SPIRITUAL BIRTH!

Illus: A mother was watching a PBS special showing the birth of a baby. The mom thought it would be a good starting point for answering questions about the facts of life. • As her five-year-old studied the baby coming out of the birth canal, he asked, "Mom, does that hurt?" • Recalling ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist