Sermons on alternate lifestyles: showing 601-615 of 21,009

A "Lot" Of Trouble - Sodom And Gomorrah

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 15, 2005

Lot was WEAK in his DEVOTIONS, WORLDLY in his DESIRES, WRONG in his DECISIONS, and thus, WRECKED in his DEMISE. This tracks the COURSE OF THE MAN, the CURSE OF THE SOCIETY, and the CURE THAT COULD HAVE BEEN. Link included to formatted text and Powerpoint

A Lot of Trouble Gen. 13:5-13; 18:17-32; 19:1-11, 24-28 Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html A. The Course of the man—Lot (Abraham’s nephew) There came a time when they had to separate. (this place ain’t big enough for the both ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Ok If Married

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Mar 14, 2018

Sex in marriage promotes godliness.

Recently, the Tonight Show changed hosts. Jay Leno had been the host for 17 years. He handed the number one late night talk show over to Conan O’Brian. Our young adults know this. Before Leno there was Johnny Carson, who hosted the Tonight Show for 30 years. Carson had several characters he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

God's Eye For The Queer Guy Series

Contributed by Gary Cox on Apr 20, 2004

What is our response as God’s people to homosexuality

WE begin a new series today titled “culture in crisis”. I think it was Merle Haggard who had a song in the 80’s describing America that said “Were rolling down hill like a snowball headed for hell”. That is a pretty good description. Amazingly we live in a world where What was once bad is now ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Church In Crisis

Contributed by Ric Freeman on Aug 17, 2003

The issue of gays in the church

Crisis in the church August 17, 2003 AM Jude 1 The church of Jesus Christ is in a crisis today. We are being attacked not from the outside -- but from the inside. Let’s look at Jude -- we’ll begin with chapter 1, verse 1, And we’ll just read the whole book, every chapter, every verse. All 25 of ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-25

Denomination: Charismatic

No Compromise Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 19, 2012

Before the world is ever going to take Jesus seriously, the church has to take Jesus seriously. Before the world is converted to a lifestyle devoted to Jesus Christ, the church must be converted to a lifestyle devoted to Jesus Christ. We are called to put

No Compromise Matthew 10:26-33 Before the world is ever going to take Jesus seriously, the church has to take Jesus seriously. Before the world is converted to a lifestyle devoted to Jesus Christ, the church must be converted to a lifestyle devoted to Jesus Christ. Mother Theresa was once asked, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:26-33

Denomination: Methodist

Homosexuality Series

Contributed by Gregg Barbour on Apr 2, 2007

Help students gain an understanding of what the Bible has to say about Homosexuality in the 1st sermon in the Untouchables Series

Pastor Ted was the founder and senior pastor of a 14,000 member church in Colorado Springs, who, in November, was accused of homesexual sex and drug use by a male prostitute named Mike Jones. Pastor Ted immediately denied those accusations, and later admitted that many of them were true. In a ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 18:22

Denomination: *other

Christianity Is Not A Label, It's A Lifestyle. It's Not A Title, It's A Transformation. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 6, 2024

In today's world, it's easy to claim the label of "Christian" without truly understanding what it means.

In today's world, it's easy to claim the label of "Christian" without truly understanding what it means. We may attend church, wear a cross, or call ourselves followers of Jesus, but do we truly embody the teachings and spirit of Christianity? The label of Christian has become a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18, James 1:22-25

Sixth Commandment (7 Of 12)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 14, 2022

There is a book on the market called the Shoot-em up Society by Harry Hollis, Jr. The purpose of the book is to revealed on the cover of the book. We read, “An appeal for Christian alternatives to the insanity of violence.”

But we do not have to read a book to discover that we live in a violent society. Every day we hear news reports of all kinds of violence around the world. Illus: Death is always sad, but it seems we are troubled the most when a murder has gone on a rampage and shot down innocent people that they ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

Whatever Happened To Sin? Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Feb 14, 2022

Our culture, our world, and even many in the church of lost the concept of sin. All quotes from scripture are from the NASB.

Our society’s, our culture's concept of sin is very closely related to their concept of holiness, God’s holiness. Our culture has a lack of a belief in God, or at very least, if there is a belief in a higher power, our culture’s has a low estimation of God’s holiness. Our single biggest ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:9-18, Romans 3:23

Denomination: Baptist

Supporting The Ministry Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Jun 17, 2002

A deductive exposition of selected texts on supporting the church’s ministry with attendance, lifestyle and financial giving.

Introduction: 1. This is God’s church because gave His life for us (Acts 20:28). 2. “Commitment” is so important to God that He searches the world for it (2 Chronicles 16:9). Each Sunday this month, we are becoming aware of a different commitment you and I can make to God through His church. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:2, Hebrews 10:25

Denomination: Wesleyan

Dwelling In God's Will.

Contributed by Mark Elkins on Feb 1, 2003

Understanding why it is important not to live an ambiguous lifestyle, but to truly remain in God’s perfect will.

For the last couple of weeks Collier has been sick with the flu. His temperature would range between 102-103. One particular day his temperature went above 105 three different times. Each time we would place him in the bathtub with cool water. Each time our hearts would shatter because of his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Ekg

Contributed by Dean Meadows on Nov 5, 2002

This is a sermon from the theme of the Southern Baptist for Empowering Kingdom Growth. It deals with the proper lifestyle for Christians.

EKG 11/2/02 Have you ever had, or know someone who has, an EKG. I never have but I know the principle behind it. You basically have a bunch of suction cups on you to monitor and check your heart. Today I want to go along with the thyme of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Denomination: *other

Things That Dads Do

Contributed by Wayne Solomon on Jun 18, 2010

Dads are not always recognized for their roles but their sacrifical and unsung lifestyle can be easily recognized in the things they do.

The things Dads do When children are born one of the first word they say is dad... It starts out as Da, Da and soon they can pronounce the word Dad or Daddy easily. Somehow the people in a home have overwhelming confidence in Dad’s ability to take care of business. Dad gets the honor of being ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Church Of God

A Word To The Wise On Dealing With The Wicked Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 25, 2013

Why would people chose to be wicked? And why would this lifestyle be a temptation even for the average Christian?

OPEN: I once read the true story of their English professor who was on her way to class one day. She was running late and was going over the speed limit. Then she saw the dreaded red and blue lights in her rear view mirror and heard the siren, and she pulled over. As the policeman was making out ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 24:15-22, Proverbs 24:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Psalm Of Thanksgiving PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Encourage cultivating a lifestyle of gratitude, joy, and praise in our relationship with God, regardless of our circumstances.

Good morning, church family! I am so excited to share with you today a message from God's Word that I believe has the power to transform our hearts and our lives. Today, we're going to be diving into Psalm 100. As C.S. Lewis once said, "We ought to give thanks for all fortune: if it is good, ...read more

Topics: Approaching God, Thanksgiving