Sermons on Addictions:

It's Not Too Late For A Change Of Fate

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Aug 29, 2002

how God calls us to be involved in changin the future of sinners, and wants to change our future

September 1, 2002 Ezekiel 33:7-11 “Son of man, I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel; so hear the word I speak and give them warning from me. 8 When I say to the wicked, ‘O wicked man, you will surely die,’ and you do not speak out to dissuade him from his ways, that wicked man ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 33:7-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Wise Up About Alcohol Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jun 18, 2002

Three actions to take in order to wise up about alcohol and other kinds of drugs.

I always feel a little strange on Memorial Day weekend. You see, when I was as sophomore in high school, my parents went away for Memorial day and left me at home alone. Big mistake!  I threw the party to end all parties. There were people there I’d never seen before, a band, people drinking beer ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:29-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Las Bebidas Alcolicas Series

Contributed by Stephen Brogdon on Jun 20, 2002

Enseñanza bíblica acerca del vino y las bebidas alcolicas. Enfatiza la abstenencia total.

¿QUE DICE DIOS ACERCA DE LAS BEBIDAS ALCOHÓLICAS? 2 TIM. 3:16 16 Toda la Escritura es inspirada por Dios, y útil para enseñar, para redargüir, para corregir, para instruir en justicia, 17 a fin de que el hombre de Dios sea perfecto, enteramente preparado para toda buena obra. INTRODUCCION: Hay ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:29-35

Denomination: Baptist

Fish Food For Thought

Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on Jun 26, 2002

The scientists tell us for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. In our relationship with God for every action there is also a consequence. See how Jonah’s life parallels ours when we go contrary to God’s will

Oskaloosa Evangelical Church Sermon Text: Jonah 1:1-3,17; 2:1, 10 Sermon Title: Fish food for thought Sunday, June 11th 00 Scripture Introduction: I think everyone has their favorite Bible story, and many times we find ourselves able to identify with a character or some specific sets of ...read more

Denomination: *other

New Creations Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 22, 2001

This is the 3rd sermon in the "Finding Freedom From Sin" series. This sermon shows the parallels between the creation of the world and the new creation we experience in Christ.

Sunday Morning August 26, 2001 Bel Aire Baptist Church, Hobbs, New Mexico Series: Finding Freedom From Sin #3 NEW CREATIONS 2 Corinthians 5:17 Introduction: 1. Last Sunday’s sermons were a bit of a wake up call for me. If you remember, I stood up after both sermons and said if we did not stand ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17, Genesis 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Satan's Fishing Trip Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 24, 2001

This is the fourth sermon in the series "Finding Freedom From Sin". This sermon looks at how Satan tempts us and how to avoid being hooked.

Sunday Evening August 26, 2001 Bel Aire Baptist Church, Hobbs, New Mexico Series: Finding Freedom From Sin #4 SATAN’S FISHING TRIP Luke 4:1-13 Introduction: 1. As Christians we are called to be fishers of men, but there is something that I think we don’t realize sometimes and that is the fact ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Who Let The Dogs Out Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 31, 2001

This is the fifth sermon in the series "Finding Freedom From Sin". This sermon compares those who are living in sin and those who are following God.

Sunday Morning September 2, 2001 Bel Aire Baptist Church, Hobbs, New Mexico Series: Finding Freedom From Sin #5 WHO LET THE DOGS OUT? 1 Kings 21 Introduction: 1. There is a popular song amongst our youth and children titled “Who Let The Dogs Out?” The lyrics go like this, “Who let the dogs ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 21:1-29

Denomination: Baptist

Fresh Air Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 5, 2001

This is the 6th sermon in the series "Finding Freedom From Sin". When we allow God to cleanse us, then He can use us.

Sunday Morning September 9, 2001 Bel Aire Baptist Church, Hobbs, New Mexico Series: Finding Freedom From Sin #6 FRESH AIR Isaiah 6:1-8 Introduction: 1. While working for a fast food company as the manager, I remember several of my agitated employees deciding to get back me. I was counting the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Dangerous Sleep

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 24, 2004

When a person chooses to believe the devil rather than God problems happen, so do not give up nor shup up until you have prayed up.

One of the places that man suffers his major defeat is in the bed. The sudden trouble of a lot of people started on their beds. One wonderful thing that God can do for you in life is to give you power over the battle of the bed. When you win that battle you will start moving the way God wants you ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:5-6, Matthew 13:25

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Can Change People Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 19, 2004

Third in a series on popular illusions. We think we can change others, but shaming them will not work. Nor will forcing them. Only a spiritual-relationship crisis will do so. Help them see how sin injures Christ and they will change.

There have always been folks who have thought they could change the world, people who were unwilling to leave things as they are, who want to make a difference, who want to get things done. They want to change the world. The trouble is, they usually run up against harsh human reality. Eighty or so ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Sex, Lies And Videotape., Part 1.

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Mar 28, 2004

3 part series to open up the actions of sex in society for descusion and the results of unrightiousness in America.For mature audiences.

Sex ,Lies and Videotape. Part 1. Looking at the state of the world and the Biblical response. Intended for mature audience. 1.Sex. The Bible tells us about the union between a man ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Kill Your Giant

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Apr 16, 2004

What is the Goliath of your life? What enemy stands before you and defies your faith. Gambling? Addiction? Gluttony? Lust? These giants must fall - Here’s How!

11, January 2004 Dakota Community Church Kill Your Giant I began by sharing the toughest struggle of my life and the events which transpired leading me to repentence and victory. Share your own story. 1Samuel 17 Now the Philistines gathered their forces for war and assembled at Socoh in Judah. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1, 1 Samuel 17:1-52

Denomination: Mennonite

The Blessing Of The Unfinished

Contributed by Wilson Murphy on May 9, 2004

Thank God for the things God helped you finish, but also the things He didn’t let you finish.

The Blessing in the Unfinished Ps 119:85-87 85 The proud have digged pits for me, which are not after thy law. 86 All thy commandments are faithful: they persecute me wrongfully; help thou me. 87 They had almost consumed me upon earth; but I forsook not thy precepts. Luke 15:13 And not many days ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:13-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Letting Go Of Human Dependencies

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 27, 2003

The Holy Spirit reveals insights to those who consistently lay aside all of our their false dependencies.

Letting Go Our Human Dependencies Quote: God is ready to assume full responsibility for the life wholly yielded to Him. Andrew Murray. 1. The Holy Spirit convicts us of any form of dependency other than Jesus Christ. Jesus said to the Pharisees, "You hypocrites; as it is written: ‘These ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:2-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Information Overload Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 3, 2003

We have so much knowledge, but we do not know how to use it. A reverent relationship to God readies us to respond when we lack courage, reinforces righteousness when we are doubtful, and retains reticence when we are tempted to say more than we understan

Only a few years ago, we replaced the old office computer. It was a dual-floppy drive type, if that means anything to you. We decided that we would get a newer computer, the kind with a hard drive on it, so that we could not only do word processing (for the uninitiated, that just means typing, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-7, Proverbs 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist