Sermons on Besetting Sins:

Saved By Grace

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Oct 9, 2006

This message talks about man’s fall and God’s plan of restoration for mankind.

What does the word grace really mean? "Grace" - "...good-will, loving-kindness, mercy ... kindness bestowed upon someone who does not deserve it…kindness of God to man. (Zondervan – Pictorial Bible Dictionary) God created Adam and Eve and placed them in the Garden of Eden. Both of them had a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian Church

Turn On The Lights---The Party's Over Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 15, 2006

How King Belshazzar’s arrogance led to the fall of Babylon to Darius the Mede.

INTRODUCTION Dandy Don Meredith (from Mt. Vernon, Texas) used to be on Monday Night football with Howard Cosell. When a game was already decided, he would start to sing the old country song, “Turn out the Lights, the Party’s Over.” Well, 2,600 years ago, there was a party in Babylon, and God said, ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

When Adults Go Wild

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 26, 2006

There is an MO for wayward children to find their way home.

When Adults Go Wild Luke 15:11-24 May 28, 2006 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A Video clip, "The Prodigal Son" from Sermonspice.com 1 Mark Twain was asked who the greatest storyteller of all time was and he answered, "Jesus." a He was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

I've Fallen And I Can't Get Up Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 3, 2006

Part 1 of a series using popular slogans or bumper stickers that are erroneous descriptions of the faith

Introduction The question came up about sanctification. This is such a pivotal issue in the life of every believer that we will deal with it over the next few weeks. Each week we will look at some aspect of the work of God’s grace in bringing people back to himself in the image of Christ. I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:15-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

Redemption's Result

Contributed by Geoff Bruschi on Oct 5, 2006

Every true born-again believer must naturally become more Christ-Like by following three steps found in I Peter 2:1-3.

"There is nothing new under the sun..." All of the ideas in this sermon are my own that have been arrived at from studying the text as well as consulting several commentaries and other resources including SermonCentral. PLEASE let me know if I owe you credit!!! “Redemption’s Result” – becoming ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Secrets

Contributed by Ken Ritz on Dec 30, 2005

The danger of holding secret areas of sin in your life.

No Secrets When I was 15 I got a summer job working for this rich family that lived in this mansion in the country, near Barrington Illinois. I remember I was making $1.50 an hour. I was doing yard work, raking, cleaning their garage, things like that, and I worked for them for the whole ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcoming Pornography

Contributed by Ken Ritz on Dec 30, 2005

How to overcome the sin of pornography

Overcoming Pornography I mentioned last week that today is Porn Sunday, when hundreds of churches across our nation are going to be talking about how to overcome the problems of pornography. So this morning I want to talk about the dangers of and how to get free from pornography. I know ...read more

Scripture: Job 31:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Slave, But Whose?

Contributed by Keith Buice on Jan 5, 2006

The truth of the matter is this. You will be a slave to Sin or to the Lord. The only question is Which one will you serve?

I AM a slave, but to Whom? Romans 7:14 – 8:17 Introduction: As we read the Text from Romans earlier, did any of you feel like I did that Paul was talking about you. I struggle everyday with the desires of my flesh, like my love for food, and my tendency to be selfish and rude. Praise the Lord that ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Abraham: Consequences

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 11, 2005

Consequences of our actions as seen in the life of Abraham

Intro: I can remember growing up, every night at 7:00 PM we would all come into the living room and gather around the TV. Bob Barker -- before the Price is Right was around -- would come on a show called “Truth or consequences.” He would get contestants who had to answer three riddles, and if ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cockroaches & Compromise

Contributed by Wes Richard on Sep 17, 2003

God warns against compromise in obedience.

Cockroaches and compromise Most of you know where we live. Nearly all of the houses around us are rentals, so people come and go. Rarely do we get to know our neighbors well --except when there is a problem. Last week was one of those times. We all joined forces to do battle with a common ...read more

Scripture: Judges 1:1-13

Denomination: Brethren

The God Who Heals

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Sep 21, 2003

God desires to heal us of all our sickness, including of our sins.

FBC Hull 9-21-03 a.m. service The God Who Heals Luke 5:17-25 Primary Purpose: God desires to heal us in all areas of our lives, especially of sin sickness Broken--the man in our passage today was broken. A man who was paralyzed and laid on a mat all day long. The Pharisees and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Three C's Of Salvation - Part 1 Conviction Series

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 15, 2003

Easy believism has permeated our churches. We moved away from talking about three C’s of salvation in an attempt to avoid negativity. True Biblical salvation consists of conviction, confession, and conversion.

THE THREE C’S OF SALVATION PART I – CONVICTION JOHN 16:7-14 INTRODUCTION: In the late 1940’s and early 1950’s a shift in preaching and evangelism took place that has caused a crisis in Christianity. What has been termed as "easy believism" permeated our churches. We moved away from talking about ...read more

Scripture: John 16:7-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Three C's Of Salvation - Part 2 Confession Series

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 15, 2003

Easy believism has permeated our churches. We moved away from talking about three C’s of salvation in an attempt to avoid negativity. True Biblical salvation consists of conviction, confession, and conversion.

THE THREE C’S OF SALVATION PART 2 - CONFESSION Romans 10:8-13 INTRODUCTION: We have stated that the biblical formula for salvation is conviction plus confession plus conversion equals salvation. Simply put the design of true salvation consists of conviction leading to confession followed by ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

A Righteous Man Will Live

Contributed by Shawn Sutherland on Mar 4, 2003

If a believer turns to sin full ways he/she will die.

I have been given a burden for back slidden christians. I have two older brothers in this condition. And I myself was once there.I would refer to this as a testomonial sermon. Ezekial 18:24 "But if a righteous man turns from his righteousness and does the same detestable things the wicked man does, ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 18:24

Denomination: Baptist

Real Life: For The Sake Of The Call

Contributed by Jeremy Farmer on Mar 7, 2003

Will you abandon it all for the sake of the call? -Steven Curtis Chapman

“REAL LIFE” “For the Sake of the Call” Adoniram Judson was a great missionary. He once said about serving God, and success: "There is no success without sacrifice. If you succeed without sacrifice it is because someone has suffered before you. If you sacrifice without success it is because someone ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Pentecostal