Sermons on Appetites:

Biblical Solutions To Stress Series

Contributed by Anitha Jabastion on Aug 5, 2023

Can we say, “I am stress-free”? All of us will experience some stress in our lives; this is normal. We require some level of stress to keep us attentive and motivated. What about excessive stress, though?

Can we say, “I am stress-free”? All of us will experience some stress in our lives; this is normal. We require some level of stress to keep us attentive and motivated. What about excessive stress, though? We have all probably at some point or another felt the crippling effects of stress. Studies ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:20, Joshua 1:5, Philippians 4:13, Jeremiah 29:11, Matthew 11:28, Psalm 147:3, Psalm 9:9  (view more)  (view less)

Ravenous Wolves

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 5, 2024

The wolves are now rich enough to buy the best sheep's clothing, but a true shepherd can sniff them out.

1 Cor 5:11  But now I have written unto you not to keep company, if any man that is called a brother be a fornicator, or covetous, or an idolater, or a railer, or a drunkard, or an extortioner; with such an one no not to eat.  Covetous p?e??e´?t?? pleonekte¯s pleh-on-ek'-tace From ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:11, Luke 18:8, Matthew 7:15, 2 Thessalonians 2:7-10, 2 Thessalonians 2:3, 2 Timothy 4:2-4, Ephesians 4:14, Romans 16:17-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

A Warning

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Aug 30, 2022

beware of the trap of collecting 'things' that make you want to collect more

Jesus said, “Take Care! Watch Out! Beware!” Jesus said, "Watch Out! Don't always be wishing for what you don't have. For real life and real living are not related to how rich we are." (Luke 12:15) This is a very appropriate warning to people in America; we seem to be obsessed ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21, Luke 12:34

Denomination: Episcopal

Sermon On Change

Contributed by William Meakin on Oct 5, 2022

Change is defined as to make someone or something different.

Sydney J. Harris, an American journalist once remarked: “Our dilemma is that we hate change and love it at the same time; what we really want is for things to remain the same but get better.” James 1:17 confirms: “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:51, Jeremiah 29:11, 2 Corinthians 4:16-18, Deuteronomy 31:6

The Holy Spirit And Revival Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 25, 2025

The Holy Spirit is the divine agent of revival, and without His outpouring, true revival cannot take place.

THE HOLY SPIRIT AND REVIVAL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 2:1-4 Key Verse: “And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Weeping And Winning Series

Contributed by Don Campbell on Oct 23, 2025

This is the 16th sermon in the series.

WEEPING AND WINNING PSALM 119:129-136 INTRODUCTION A. It is said of Alexander the Great that he wept when he saw he had no more worlds to conquer. David’s weeping was not self-centered narcissism but God-centered zeal for God’s glory and honor. B. Jesus wept over the sins of Jerusalem (Lk ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:129-136

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Green Pastures And Still Waters Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 14, 2025

How can the Shepherd meet our needs?

A. INTRODUCTION 1. What are our two greatest needs? a. Food, i.e., green pastures. b. Drink, i.e., still waters. 2. How can the Shepherd meet our needs? Relationship. B. LIE DOWN IN GREEN PASTURES 1. Why do sheep lie down? a. Natural. Standing people naturally want to lie down. b. Tired. The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1, Psalm 51:7

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Unchecked Desires Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 8, 2025

Unchecked desires are like hidden embers—they may seem harmless, but if left alone, they ignite destructive fires.

DEALING WITH UNCHECKED DESIRES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Samuel 11-12 Supporting Texts: James 1:13-15, Matthew 5:28-30, Galatians 5:16-17, Proverbs 4:23, Romans 6:12-14 INTRODUCTION: The fall of David in 2 Samuel 11-12 presents a sobering lesson on how unchecked desires can corrupt ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Danger Of Ignoring True Prophetic Voices Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 16, 2025

1 Kings 22 is a powerful call to discernment and obedience. Ahab had every opportunity to escape death—but he ignored the one voice that could have saved him.

THE DANGER OF IGNORING TRUE PROPHETIC VOICES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 22:1-40 Supporting Texts: 2 Timothy 4:3-4; Amos 3:7; Proverbs 14:12; Hebrews 3:15; Jeremiah 23:16-17 INTRODUCTION: 1 Kings 22 closes the first book of Kings with a sobering account of King Ahab’s final ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 22:1-40

Denomination: Assembly Of God

True Signs Of Conversion

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 18, 2025

Conversion is not a mere human decision but a divine work that leaves lasting evidence. It brings a new heart, a changed life, a love for God and others, a hunger for spiritual things, and a life of obedience.

TRUE SIGNS OF CONVERSION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Corinthians 5:17 Supporting Texts: Acts 3:19; Ezekiel 36:26-27; Matthew 3:8; Galatians 5:22-23; Romans 6:4 INTRODUCTION: Conversion is not just an emotional decision or a mere religious ritual—it is a radical transformation of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Limits Of Pleasure

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Jul 19, 2025

Ecclesiastes 2 shows us the limits of pleasure

Ecclesiastes 2 isn’t King Solomon suggesting there’s no joy or that we should just grab whatever pleasure we can. Instead, it’s about the limits of pleasure. The book of Ecclesiastes is what we call wisdom literature, and it’s crucial to understand that wisdom isn’t law. The law of gravity always ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

The God Who Shuts The Mouth Of Lions Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 31, 2025

The God who shut the mouths of lions for Daniel is still active today. He shuts every mouth that threatens your peace, progress, or destiny. Whether it is the lion of accusation, destruction, fear, or lack, God is able to silence them and turn the tide in your favour.

THE GOD WHO SHUTS THE MOUTH OF LIONS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Daniel 6:16-23 Supporting Texts: Psalm 91:10-13, Isaiah 54:17, 2 Timothy 4:17, Hebrews 11:33, Psalm 34:7 INTRODUCTION: Life often presents us with circumstances where we feel surrounded by danger, slander, betrayal, or ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:16-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Self-Control

Contributed by Charles Holt on Nov 3, 2000

This lesson deals with the fruit of the Spirit, Self-control, and practical suggestions of how it positively empacts the Christian’s life.

Charles W. Holt email: cholt@gt.rr.com SELF-CONTROL “But the fruit of the Spirit is . . . self-control” (Gal. 5:23 NKJV). One can easily get the impression--based upon news describing social/cultural events--that self-control ranks low on the “must do” list of today’s society. One might ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Causes Fights & Quarrels? - James 4:1-3 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Oct 3, 2021

When we have flashes of anger or irritation, very often we find ourselves asking, “Where did that come from? Why did that bother me so much?” This message will answer that and show the way to refreshment of soul

James 4:1 What causes fights and quarrels among you? Don’t they come from your desires that battle within you? 2 You want something but don’t get it, so you kill. You covet, but you cannot have what you want. You quarrel and fight. You do not have, because you do not ask God. 3 When you ask, you ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-3

Got Milk? - 1 Peter 1:23-2:3 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Dec 7, 2024

You could read and memorize the entire Bible and not grow spiritually. This passage describes what must be added so that Scripture will bring growth.

1 Peter 1:22 Having purified your souls by obeying the truth so that you have sincere love for your brothers, love one another continually, from a pure heart. 23 For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living and enduring word of God. 24 For, "All ...read more