Sermons on Appetites:

Judas - A Man Who Became A Traitor

Contributed by Clay Gentry on Aug 7, 2013

When you picture Judas what do you see? A monster, or a devilish figure? Do you ever see yourself? The truth is we have a lot more in common with Judas than we care to admit. In this lesson we'll explore the life of Judas and how it relates to our own.

When it comes to villains the Bible has its fair share. There’s Cain the brother-killer. The conniving Delilah. The murderous Jezebel. The rampaging Manasseh. And then there’s public-enemy #1, Judas the betrayer of Jesus. Too often we look at the villains and we see people that we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:16, James 4:7, John 18:1-9

Denomination: *other

Lessons I Learned From My Dog

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 20, 2014

On June 28, 2010, we lost our good friend Sammy, our black Labrador Retriever. While no pet will ever take the place of human companionship, Sammy truly was the definition of "man's best friend". This message shows how God used Sammy to teach us!

Lessons I Learned From My Dog On June 28, 2010, we lost our good friend Sammy, our black Labrador Retriever. While no pet will ever take the place of human companionship, Sammy truly was the definition of "man's best friend". We will indeed miss him--we already do. I was thinking the night he ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:10-13

Denomination: Bible Church

The King And His People

Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 16, 2013

We are citizens of heaven right now. We don't have to wait until we die because our name was written down in heaven when we accepted Jesus as our Lord and Savior. Our place in heaven is reserved and kept for us by God, the Lord Jesus and the Holy Spirit.

June 5, 2006 "The Kingdom of Heaven" Lesson #1: "The King and His People" Text: Exodus 19:1-9 (NLT) Today we begin a series of devotions that I have called "The Kingdom of Heaven.". This series of devotions will cause you to think deeply about your citizenship and the realm in which you ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Every Step Of The Way Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Dec 29, 2013

Jeremiah points out that God will be faithful to you every step of the way. Each day when you rise, God will already be taking care of you. His grace, strength and love will be as much a daily part of you life as is breathing.

LAMENTATIONS 3: 21-25 EVERY STEP OF THE WAY [Philippians 4:10-13] It was the first morning of the first grade. Little Johnny was having breakfast with his parents, talking about what would happen in the YEARS TO COME. "After the first grade, I'll be in the second, then the third, then..." ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:19-25

Denomination: Baptist

Sexual Immorality Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 22, 2012

Is sex before or outside of marriage really immorality?

1 Corinthians 6:12-20 Sexual Immorality 6/15/03 D. Marion Clark Introduction The scene is Malacandra (Mars). The human, Ransom, is having a conversation with an hross, a seal-like Malacandrian. In a roundabout way, Ransom has raised the question of hrossa overindulging in sexual relations. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Surprised By Prayer Series

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Oct 19, 2012

Even as I’m concerned about people who misunderstand the purpose of prayer, I’m also concerned about those who do understand, but who seem to pray with no expectation of God honoring prayers or acting on our behalf.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (In preparing this message as part of a sermon series on “Prayer” I have borrowed heavily, and adapted, from an outstanding sermon of the same title by Mike Hays of the Britton Christian ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Call To Be A Hero

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on May 27, 2012

The key to a successful death is a purposeful life

This morning we have a challenge before us. We are recognizing those who have graduated from high school and college as well as those who have graduated in even larger ways. We are remembering this weekend those who fought and died in our nation’s military and we should also ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-40

Victory Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 27, 2011

A study of the Gospel of Luke chapter 4 verses 1 through13

Luke 4: 1 – 12 Victory 1 Then Jesus, being filled with the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness, 2 being tempted for forty days by the devil. And in those days He ate nothing, and afterward, when they had ended, He was hungry.3 And the devil ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Deep Connection

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on May 9, 2011

Obviously the way to address loneliness is social engagement and relationship-building. Likewise when we feel lonely or isolated from God we need to work on that relationship to correct the problem. The tools that are very important to help us toward abun

“Deep Connection” John 15:7-11 This week I read an article by Medical News Today about the health effects of loneliness. Quoting the article, it states that “there is evidence that the risk of developing and dying from heart disease can depend on the strength of one's social ...read more

Scripture: John 15:7-11

Denomination: Salvation Army

Practiced For God’s Visitation-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 7, 2011

1 of 2. John’s audience sought & received practical application in preparing for God’s visitation. How can we be practiced for God’s visitation? Practicing for God’s visit requires...

PRACTICED For GOD’s VISITATION-I—Luke 3:10-14 Attention: We lived in a ‘cookie cutter’ neighborhood in Wesley Chapel, FL/We needed our stuccoed house spray-painted (nobody brush-paints a house there) shortly after we moved there but there were no painters in the church I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Pinnacle Of Victory (9 Of 9) Series

Contributed by James O. Davis on Nov 8, 2011

Many Christians today are earning a living but are not experiencing victory in life or the results of total surrender to the Lord Jesus Christ.

Join us at the Synergize 3! Pastors Conference on January 17–19, 2012 in Orlando, Florida, to network with key Christian leaders from every world region. Learn more at www.synergize.tv. ________________ INTRODUCTION The final chapter brings us back to the main character of the first ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:6-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Circle Maker 2: Dream Big Series

Contributed by Mark Batterson on Nov 15, 2011

What step of faith do you need to take? What decision do you need to make? On what promise do you need to put down a stake?

Introduction Before the first raindrop fell, Honi had to feel a little foolish. Standing inside a circle and demanding rain is a risky proposition. Vowing that you won’t leave the circle until it rains is even riskier. Honi didn’t draw a semi-circle. He drew a complete circle. There ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:1-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Controversy Series

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 12, 2012

Dealing with controversy

Titus 3:9-11 November 5, 2011 Turn with me this morning to the book of Titus, chapter 3. It’s in the middle of the NT, right after 1 & 2 Timothy, and right before Philemon and Hebrews. This letter is written by the Apostle Paul to one of his young protegés, a young Greek man named ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:9-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prayer: The Key To Victory In Spiritual Warfare

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Nov 18, 2012

Prayer is the key to Spiritual Victory!

I. PRAYER: THE KEY TO VICTORY IN SPIRITUAL WARFARE Daniel 10:1-21 INTRODUCTION Dennis Swanburg, a little West Texas church. They were building a new sanctuary and it was almost finished. The new baptistry was functional the changing rooms not available. The ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 10:1-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Seven Beatitudes Of Revelation (Part 1 Of 2)

Contributed by Ken Pell on Feb 5, 2012

Seven words from The Revelation that stir God’s people to faith and faithfulness.

THE SEVEN BEATITUDES OF REVELATION (Rev. 1:3; 14:13; 16:15; 19:9; 20:6; 22:7; 22:14) Big Idea: Seven words from The Revelation that stir God’s people to faith and faithfulness. INTRO We are all familiar with the beatitudes of Jesus found in the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5). But did you ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene