Sermons on Bad Habits:

Mercy Given Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 25, 2025

At the cross, Jesus fully satisfies God’s justice and offers His mercy, granting righteousness and eternal life to all who trust Him.

(Second message of 2 part series) Opening: From Throne Room to Cross Good morning again, friends. Last time we stood with Isaiah in the throne room of heaven. We heard the seraphim cry “Holy, holy, holy,” and we felt the weight of God’s blazing purity. We discovered that sin is more than a bad ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:4-6, Luke 23:39-43, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Romans 3:23-26, Romans 5:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

More For Less

Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Nov 8, 2014

A perspective on Mark 10: 17-31. God is calling us all to enter into his training schedule. He is our new coach our new trainer who will change our practices and habits.

Mark 10: 17-31 More For Less The Sydney 2000 Olympic games have drawn to a close. My family and I were fortunate to see part of the Olympic games on TV while we were away on vacation. I hope you enjoyed them as much as we did. At the games athletes strained to beat world records and win medals. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Family Values - Week 3 Series

Contributed by Steve Greene on Dec 31, 2018

Thousands of year ago, God put in place 10 key values that can make a difference in the life of every family. The Ten Commandments have stood the test of time. Discover how these important values apply to every single person, every married couple, and every family regardless of size or makeup.

Family Values Week 3 We're in part three today of a series called Family Values. This series is based on the Ten Commandments. REVIEW: Week 1 – God First Week 2 – God Only Today, we're going to look at the third commandment that I can summarize in one sentence with only four words: ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:7, Titus 1:16, Psalm 29:2, Psalm 61:5, 2 Timothy 2:19, Psalm 33:21, Matthew 12:36, Acts 4:12, John 20:31, Luke 6:45  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Gossip V Grace

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Jan 22, 2025

Gossip -that little chatter that can sadden, hurt, even destroy someone. Today we'll look at how it stands in stark contrast to grace

1. Introduction Hey everyone! Today, I want to talk about something we all encounter in our daily lives – gossip. You know that little chatter that can sadden, hurt, even destroy someone. And we’ll look at how it stands in stark contrast to grace. So, let’s dive in! Imagine a church community ...read more

Scripture: James 3:3-12, Ephesians 4:29, Proverbs 16:28, Proverbs 18:21

Heart Trouble Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jul 19, 2007

This sermon takes a close look at Simon Magus,the converted sorcerer whose heart was not quite right. It is designed to help Christian deal with old habits and attitudes that sometimes emerge during the Christian walk.

Subject: Heart Trouble In The Church Text: Acts 8:9-24 Introduction: Up to this point, the early church had experienced its empowerment, which brought signs, wonders and miracles, and rapid growth. In chapter seven, it suffered its first martyr, Stephen. Saul kept the coats of those who stoned ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:9-24

Denomination: Methodist

Letters To Leaders- Character Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 6, 2019

Leaders must be aware of how they live life. Conduct, ethics, habits, actions all reflect the inner life we have with God. Our ethics show us what our theology is.

INTRODUCTION • MOVIE CLIP • SLIDE #1 • Today as we continue with our Letters to Leaders series, we will delve into a subject that is important for all of us to consider. • When we dig into our text today, it will appear that we are talking about one thing, when we are actually talking about ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Binding The Strong Man Series

Contributed by Ben Irabor on Aug 9, 2010

Who is the strong man? And how does one identify the strong man? The strong man is one that controls a stronghold. That is a place or territory under his influence, which is heavily fortified and is impregnable. It’s important for us to see things the w

Binding the Strong Man: Title: Identifying the Strong Man. Who is the strong man? And how does one identify the strong man? The strong man is one that controls a stronghold. That is a place or territory under his influence, which is heavily fortified and is impregnable. It’s important for us ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Prepare For Revival Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Feb 5, 2022

Revival affects our relationship to God, but also to one another. Peter talks about how as our salvation affects us it should give us a love for the unlovely. Jesus goes so far as to say, by this will all men know that you are my disciples that you love one another.

To get a fire started you need some paper, dry kindling wood and a flame. Once you get the flame started you must take care to make sure the flame gets air. You may blow into the flame to get the fire to ignite. You also protect the small flame from too much wind that could blow it out. But once it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-22

Denomination: Baptist

Hope Vs Despair Series

Contributed by Ken Little on Jul 23, 2014

Freedom in Christ means we can break free from despair and live in boundless hope.

Good morning everyone…it’s good to be with you here…today we will be diving into part two of our series called free, last week we talked about loving first, not judging first…and this week we are going to talk about living with hope…because sometimes…living life ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Your Sins I Will Not Remember Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 13, 2012

The tussle over paying for contraception has raised our awareness of sin; it should also raise our awareness of the need to repent, confess sin and receive the forgiveness of God.

Seventh Sunday in Course 2012 “Your Sins I Will Not Remember” There’s a story told about one of the members of our extended family, a man who was a smoker until his first heart attack, and about what he did on this Sunday before Lent. As the story goes, he bought a carton of cigarettes and smoked ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Catholic

The Power Of Self-Control

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 25, 2025

Self-control is a crucial virtue that every believer must cultivate. Without it, a person is vulnerable to sin, emotional outbursts, and spiritual failure. It is not merely about suppressing desires but about bringing them under the lordship of Christ.

THE POWER OF SELF-CONTROL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Proverbs 25:28 – “He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls.” Supporting Texts: Galatians 5:22-23, 2 Timothy 1:7, Titus 2:11-12, 1 Corinthians 9:25-27, James ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 25:28, Galatians 5:22-23, 2 Timothy 1:7, Titus 2:11-12, 1 Corinthians 9:25-27, James 1:19-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Take This Job And Love It, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 2, 2010

This sermon addresses maintaining a godly attitude at work.

TEXT: 1 Samuel 18:1-11, 14 INTRO: - Don't let this title deceive you - It directly relates to your job - But every student and Housewife can benefit - White collar, blue collar and no collar - Jim Bakker told me The biggest lesson he learned in prison Was that God was not interested In WHAT ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Man's Reflection In God's Mirror Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Oct 28, 2013

Romans is about the good news but Paul begins with the bad news, the dark side, the universal problem of human depravity. How can anyone understand the value of the good news unless we first understand the bad news about each one of us?

Years ago when I became the new pastor at Holly Brook Baptist church in Texas my first sermon was entitled , ‘What Sin Looks Like’. They used the sign out in front of the church to [put my name and the sermon title. The sign read, ‘Dr. Guy McGraw, What Sin Looks Like’. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:9-20

Bathsheba A Mother Who Made A Difference Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 19, 2021

You can bad-mouth her all you like, but God used this mother to change history in ways that no other mother has ever been used. God’s judgment is that being sexually assaulted does not make a woman a bad mother.

Everything you can say about mothers is true, no matter how good or how bad. But it is surprising when you discover that one who you thought was so bad turns out to be so good. Who would ever dream of holding up Bathsheba as an example of motherhood? Is she not the hussy who seduced David into ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 1:11-31

Who Will Replace Judas? Determining God's Will For Your Life? Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 15, 2021

Some of you want to hit the “reset” button in life. Perhaps you need to start over because of a really bad semester of school. You're coming out of a bad job situation or marriage, and you want to hit the reset button.

Matt is a surveyor for a land development firm. He has designs on going back to college. He started his family when he was young and didn’t have time to take but a couple of courses at night. Yet, the kids are moving on with their lives and he’s been wondering what God wants him to do with the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-26, Matthew 6:10

Denomination: Baptist