Sermons on Attractiveness:

The Devil's Deception Of Ungodly Marriage Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 3, 2024

I must confront a reality that even the devil will attempt to deceive us by sending someone to marry us, promising a counterfeit unity that undermines God's design.

In Genesis 2:24, God ordained marriage as a sacred union between a man and woman, but the devil seeks to distort this divine institution. In 2 Corinthians 6:14-16, Paul warns us, "Do not be yoked together with unbelievers...what fellowship can light have with darkness?" Let us be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-3, Genesis 2:24

A New Family Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

When we are made new through faith in Jesus, we are adopted into God's family, experiencing love, support, and community. As part of this family, we are called to invite others to join and experience God's love as well.

Today, we're going to talk about how Jesus' resurrection makes us a part of God's family. You know, sometimes we might feel like we don't fit in or we're not good enough, but guess what? God loves us just the way we are, and He wants us to be a part of His family. God loves us just the way we are, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:9-13

Topics: Spiritual Community, Divine Kinship, Faith Fellowship, Church Community

The Danger Of An Unstable Father

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 18, 2022

1) An Unstable Father that is Too Permissive (Genesis 6:1), 2) An Unstable Father that Loses Control (Genesis 6:2), 3) An Unstable Father that Tests God's Patience (Genesis 6:3), and 4) An Unstable Father that Reaps What he Sows (Genesis 6:4).

Genesis 6:1-4. [6:1] When man began to multiply on the face of the land and daughters were born to them, [2] the sons of God saw that the daughters of man were attractive. And they took as their wives any they chose. [3] Then the LORD said, "My Spirit shall not abide in man forever, for he is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-4

Denomination: Other

What Are You Doing More Than Others? - Matthew 5:43-45 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Aug 24, 2024

Matthew 5:47 …what are you doing more than others? That question speaks volumes about what the Lord expects from the Christian life. Jesus requires that citizens of His kingdom have a kind of love that is fundamentally different from the world’s kind of love.

Matthew 5:43-48 You have heard that it was said, 'Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' 44 But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45 that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-45

Who Can Believe It?

Contributed by Patrick Lane on Dec 20, 2000

We often miss God because we only look in the expected places

Who could believe it? Who would have ever thought it would have come to this? Such a powerful and glaring historical spectacle, nothing has gone as it seemed…. All of the professionals and most of the amatures got this one wrong. In fact as I read the record, no one suggested at any time that ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Pure In Heart

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 27, 2003

A sermon on the beautitude of the pure in heart (Matthew 5:8, Adapted from an article by Spiros Zodhiates)

Evening Service for 10/26/2003 Blessed are the Pure in Heart Introduction: Two theological students were walking along a street in the Whitechapel district of London, a section where old and used clothing is sold. "What a fitting illustration all this makes!" said one of the students as he pointed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Victorious Defeat Series

Contributed by Dave Bootsma on Feb 10, 2006

Samson’s greatest victory followed his greatest defeat.

Intro. FINDING NEMO Dad, Marlin, warns Nem: don’t go to drop off (he does); don’t go to boat(he does); don’t touch boat -- he does ... and is captured! -shows the consequences for disobedience and toying with temptation Audience: "You should have listened to your dad Nemo" -in Samsom you ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:1-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Humility Of Christ

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 30, 2006

Paul listed all of the things the church was doing wrong. How embarrassing that must have been for anyone else who read this letter from the Apostle Paul. But this is what happens when someone gets to read the mail of our church.

THE HUMILITY OF CHRIST Question: In the life of the believer, what does humility look like? Text: Philippians 2:1 thru 11 (NIV) We found this morning the importance of our having the JOY of the Holy Spirit. In that Jesus died for our sins, and has since sent to us the Holy Spirit, we know ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11, Philippians 2:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

On The Day Of Pentecost

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jun 8, 2006

Sermon about the events of pentecost and how they relate to the church today.

Significance of Pentecost Old Testament-Jewish A. Harvest of the First fruits It was harvest festival when the firstfruit of the grain harvest was presented to God (Lev 23:17). As is this day signifies the beginning of the harvest for the souls of the world. On this day God’s spirit would ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

"The New Birth"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 10, 2006

How to live into the Kingdom of God.

John 3:1-17 “The New Birth” We’ve been celebrating children, students and teachers this morning. And one of the many things Parkview is blessed with is an abundance of Sunday School teachers who put a lot of hard work into what they do. It takes a lot of dedication to prepare a lesson each ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: United Methodist

The Real Deal On Temptation

Contributed by Tomaisha Hendricks on Feb 18, 2005

Gives insight into temption from the beginning of time and how we as Chirstians can resist temptation

THE REAL DEAL ON TEMPTATION TEXT: Genesis 3: 1 – 10 INTRODUCTION: During the season of Lent as Christians we focus on the 40 days in which Christ was tempted in the wilderness. One thing or another today tempts all of us. We each in our daily lives are faced with choices that can either lead ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Let Your Light Shine Series

Contributed by Eric Carey-Holt on Feb 9, 2003

So what is the purpose of lighting the whole room? Is it to enable outsiders to see how clean we are, perhaps to see our new carpet, our qualifications up on the wall or perhaps how beautiful we may look?

SERMON---LET YOUR LIGHT SHINE---Mt 5:14-15 He said to them, “Do you bring in a lamp to put it under a bowl or a bed? Instead, don’t you put it on its stand? For whatever is hidden is meant to be disclosed; and whatever is concealed is meant to be brought out into the open. If anyone has ears to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-15

Denomination: Methodist

Why Moral Women Fall Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 21, 2008

Why do moral, godly women fall into sexual sin? Bathsheba may give us some clues.

1. Illus. of doing marriage seminar • Talk about various aspects of marriage: communication, etc. Part of seminar is about preventing adultery in the Christian home. • During the discussion time, a woman very kindly said, “I think this session is sort of a waste of time. Committed Christian women ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Positive Distraction

Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Sep 17, 2011

Are you easily distracted? Do you get a sense that distraction is a big part of our lives whether we know it or not, and whether we want it to be or not? And, what’s wrong with being distracted?

“Distracted from distraction by distraction / Filled with fancies and empty of meaning / Tumid apathy with no concentration . . .” - T.S. Eliot’s Four Quartets Are you easily distracted? Do you get a sense that distraction is a big part of our lives whether we know it or not, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:10

Denomination: Baptist

Not Giving Up On God's Agenda

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Feb 10, 2008

A sermon that looks at the temptation of Jesus and encourages people to see the importance of God’s agenda in their lives.

Someone once said Have you ever wondered why opportunity knocks once – yet temptation bangs on the door constantly? Do you find this true? Supermarkets are aware that we are easily tempted. Why do you think they place lollies, soft drinks and magazines at near the cash registers where we have to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran