Sermons on Appetite:

"What Is Your Golden Calf?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 31, 2018

What gets in the way of our relationship with God?

“What is your Golden Calf?” Exodus 32:1-14 Several years ago, a friend who had worked his way through graduate school as a paramedic told me about one of his more grisly experiences on the job. He received an anonymous call reporting a heroin addict who was on the verge of death in an abandoned ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-14

Denomination: United Methodist

Born Slaves, Living Free Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 7, 2018

Message 12 in our Galatians series exploring our freedom in Christ.

Chico Alliance Church December 6 , 1998 “Born Slaves, Living Free” Review The message of Galatians is as needful today as it was when Paul first wrote it. True freedom comes by grace through faith in and relationship with Christ Paul addressed all these issues in a forceful, straightforward yet ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:18-23

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

It Is Good For Me That I Was Afflicted Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jun 30, 2001

APPRECIATING AFFLICTION IS THE PATHWAY TO SPIRITUAL KNOWLEDGE AND DISCERNMENT

BIG IDEA: APPRECIATING AFFLICTION IS THE PATHWAY TO SPIRITUAL KNOWLEDGE AND DISCERNMENT I. THE GOOD SHEPHERD USES AFFLICTION TO DISCIPLINE AND RESCUE WAYWARD SHEEP "Before I was afflicted I went astray, But now I keep Thy word." II. APPRECIATING AFFLICTION SOUNDS LIKE A CONTRADICTION BUT ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:65-72

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Spiritually Fatal

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 18, 2002

Taking a look at six things that can be spiritually fatal a in man’s life. Scriptural support is provided for each of the six.

SPIRITUALLY FATAL "For many walk, of whom I often told you, and now tell you even weeping, that they are enemies of the cross of Christ, whose end is destruction, whose god is their appetite, and whose glory is in their shame, who set their minds on earthly things." Philippians 3:18-19. I. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

Carnality

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Jan 21, 2005

Up to this point, Paul has been talking about two kinds of people in the world: those who are natural (unsaved) and those who are spiritual (saved). Now he says there are two kinds of saved people: those who are mature and those who are immature, which

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: What is carnality? According to the dictionary, it means to have the nature and characteristics of the flesh (or more simply, it means “fleshly”). Sometimes it refers to the whole material part of man (1 Corinthians 15:39; Hebrews 5:7), and based on this meaning, carnal ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Fire Vs. Desire

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Nov 22, 2010

Jermiah sees his country surrounded by its enemies ravished, conquered and desecrated and is overcome by a deep sorrow that breaks out in grief

Fire & Desire Jeremiah 20: 7-10 Introduction Now, you can understand ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 20:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Purpose Of Fasting

Contributed by Kurt Heisey on Nov 5, 2002

Outline for a message to prepare our Church for a week of fasting and prayer at the beginning of 2002

Dec. 2, 2001 intro Many look at fasting as a convenient way to twist God’s arm to do something, or earn enough spiritual points to get what they want. They never fast joyfully, prayerfully, Need to Crucify the Flesh...James 4:1-3 Purpose: to get your flesh out of the way so the Spirit of God can ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:15, Joel 2:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You May Need And Attitude Adjustment

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Aug 12, 2010

Life is to short for us to have a bad attitude all the time.

YOU MAY NEED AND ATTITUDE ADJUSTMENT Matt. 5:3Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. 5Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. 6Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-12

Denomination: Baptist

Peace Of Christ

Contributed by John Mccormack on Dec 19, 2011

FOCAL POINT: BIBLICAL BASED PEACE

PEACE OF CHRIST COLOSSIANS 3:15 FOCAL POINT: BIBLICAL BASED PEACE THE APOSTLE PAUL ADDRESSED THE ISSUE OF HERESY IN HIS LETTER TO COLOSSI. HE EXPOUNDS THE COMPLETE ADEQUACY OF CHRIST REFUTING THE VAIN, HUMANISTIC PHILOSOPHY TAUGHT BY SOME. AMONG OTHER ISSUES, HE ALSO ADDRESSES THE ISSUE OF ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15

Denomination: Baptist

Wholesomeness Through Discipline And Self-Control Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on May 25, 2013

“A person without self-control is like a city with broken-down walls.” Proverbs 25:28 (NLT)

In a world of deteriorating morality, we must give special attention to Self-discipline and Self-Control to live a virtuous life. Everything we do in life is a choice, and I think most of us realize that. But what most people don’t seem to realize is that everything we don’t do in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Holy - 1 Peter 1:14-16 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Nov 29, 2024

You are either being conformed to evil desires or changed into the image of a holy God. This message will show you how to change bad desires.

1 Peter 1:13 Therefore, prepare your minds for action; be self-controlled; set your hope fully on the grace to be given you when Jesus Christ is revealed. 14 As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance. 15 But just as he who called you is holy, so be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:14-16

Satisfaction Guaranteed - Psalm 23:2b-3a Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on May 4, 2025

God frequently compares himself to food and drink in Scripture (he is like water, wine, milk, bread, a banquet, richest of food, etc.) But what does it mean, in real, practical terms, to eat or drink him?

For audio and video downloads, go to TreasuringGod.com Psalm 23 A psalm of David. 1The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, 3 he restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. 4 Even ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:2-3

The Only Thing Worth Wanting - Psalm 25 Pt.2 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on May 17, 2025

When life falls apart, David doesn't ask for relief from his trouble—he asks for God's love. Discover the surprising strength that comes from wanting nothing but God.

Of David. To you, O LORD, I lift up my soul; 2 in you I trust, O my God. Do not let me be put to shame, nor let my enemies triumph over me. 3 No one who waits for you will ever be put to shame, but they will be put to shame who are treacherous without excuse. 4 Show me your ways, O LORD, teach ...read more

When Life’s Not Fair: Finding Peace In God’s Justice - 1 Samuel 18:20-30 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Sep 7, 2025

Feeling the sting of unfairness? Learn from David’s response to injustice and how God’s promise of justice can set you free to love.

1 Samuel 18:20 Now Saul's daughter Michal was in love with David, and when they told Saul about it, he was pleased. 21 "I will give her to him," he thought, "so that she may be a snare to him and so that the hand of the Philistines may be against him." So Saul said to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:20-30

Milk Or Meat Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 4, 2014

1) The Cause (1 Corinthians 3:1–3a), 2) The Symptoms (1 Corinthians 3:3b–4), and 3) The Cure (1 Corinthians 3:5-9) for division.

When Companies struggle with human or mechanical processes, they hire experts which come into and identify faulty processes. Often those who engage in a task every day, become blind to the problems. They often fail to see the pitfalls before them. The Corinthian believers had an especially hard ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9

Denomination: Other