Sermons on celibacy: showing 106-120 of 296

The Christian Marriage

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Oct 12, 2010

Our view of marriage will affect the attention we give to keeping it healthy.

The Christian Marriage Matthew 5:27-32 INTRODUCTION A. Like Hawthorne’s Scarlet Letter, we want to put a “D” on Hester Prynne and other divorced people. 1. We tell them God can’t use them but we still love them (what kind of grace is that?). 2. Half of all marriages ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Song Of The Lord In The Night

Contributed by Raymond Smith on Jan 25, 2008

We experience times of day and night in our lives, not just as a twenty four hour cycle but also as in seasons. This sermon is about the power of His song.

The Song of the Lord in the Night. Reading Psalm 134. We have from time to time looked at the subject of seasons in the lives of believers and the dealing of our Lord with individuals and nations. There are times when there is a special visitation of God upon the people of a nation, this is just ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 134:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sopater Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 31, 2021

Inborn intelligence and diplomacy bring ambition to fruition. Versatility brings honors, do not become careless. Use, develop, and apply imagination and succeed, but avoid irrationality.

Sopater In Biblical Names, the meaning of Sopater is: Who defends the father. Today, we will attempt to discover all there is to know about the person named Sopater. To do this, we will use an acrostic and the name Sopater. First, notice that the name of this ancient man has seven letters, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 8:17

Denomination: Baptist

The Radiant King Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on May 27, 2003

1st in 17 week series on 1 Corinthians. Jesus is the source of the light that shines in the darkness. We need to have Jesus in us so that He radiates through us to pierce the darkness…

The Radiant King Jesus is the source of the light that shines in the darkness. We need to have Jesus in us so that He radiates through us to pierce the darkness… The Radiant King Corinth was a rich city of commerce and culture. It was a town of great diversity with many peoples and religions ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas Series

Contributed by Rajkumar Pulla on Dec 8, 2009

Christmas means

The recent discovery of an ossuary (bone box) in Jerusalem that contained the phrase “James, son of Joseph, brother of Jesus” has rekindled the controversy as to whether Mary had children other than Jesus. Catholicism claims she did not. What does the actual evidence reveal? A few months ago, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-8

Denomination: Bible Church

The Da Vinci Code Faith Fact Or Fiction Pt 2 Series

Contributed by Terry Jones on May 9, 2006

Part two of a series addressing the fallacies of Dan Brown’s Novel The Da Vinci Code

The Da Vinci Code Faith, Fact or Fiction Series Part 2 Text: Luke 1:1-4 This morning we are going to play the Match Game. We’re going to look at several of the subjects presented in Dan Brown’s book The Da Vinci Code and find out which are Faith, Fact or Fiction. I can’t possibly cover ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Doctrinal Drift Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 13, 2013

We who follow Christ are to exhibit a godly response to doctrinal drift in these later days.

“The Spirit expressly says that in later times some will depart from the faith by devoting themselves to deceitful spirits and teachings of demons, through the insincerity of liars whose consciences are seared, who forbid marriage and require abstinence from foods that God created to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Forgotten Element In Modern Marriage

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 11, 2017

A call for purity in marriage for Christians.

“Let marriage be held in honor among all, and let the marriage bed be undefiled, for God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterous.” [1] Marriage is under assault in this day. I sincerely doubt that the assault is as successful as some might imagine; nevertheless, marriage is under a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:4

Denomination: Baptist

God's Word About Sex, Divorce, & Singleness Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Mar 7, 2003

The purpose of this sermon is to teach God’s Word about these areas and inspire obedience to it.

1 Corinthians God’s Word About Sex, Divorce, & Singleness 1 Corinthians 7 March 9, 2003 Intro: A. [Citation: Ben Merold, Pastor of Harvester Christian Church, in St. Charles, MO.} Ben Merold, Pastor of Harvester Christian Church in St. Louis, Mo., tells of two Christians, a man and a woman, who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Pledge Allegiance

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jun 3, 2003

We can either think from an earthly point of view or a heavenly. Here’s seven reasons to reject the first, and seven reasons to embrace the last.

May 25, 2003 Colossians 2:20-3:3 “I pledge allegiance” INTRODUCTION “I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.” Where does your allegiance lie? A ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

First Timothy Chapter Five Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Aug 4, 2020

What you will find here are my notes from my Bible Study on 1 Timothy. I hope they will prove helpful.

(What you will find here are my notes from a Bible Study on 1 Timothy. I hope they will prove helpful. The text that I am using in the New American Standard Bible. Here are other Bible translations that were used: KJV – King James Version. AMP – Amplified Bible. MSG – Message Bible. BBE – ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Holy Spirit - The Provision Of Series

Contributed by Graham Kettle on Nov 3, 2007

To discover the Biblical the provision of the Holy Spirit.

Holy Spirit - The Provision of the 1. The Provision of the Holy Spirit – the Father’s Promise Luke 24:49 “I am going to send you what my Father has promised; but stay in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high.” With the coming of the promised Holy Spirit, at that first ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:49

Denomination: Church Of God

Home Sweet Home

Contributed by Joe Harding on Nov 5, 2002

GOD’S PLAN FOR HUMANITY IS STILL MARRIAGE!

HOME SWEET HOME I CORINTHIANS 7: 1-17 OCTOBER 27, 2002 INTRODUCTION: Internet: Guide to dating and marriage – Kid’s advice TRANSITION THOUGHT: Last week, Bake started us on a journey learning about interpersonal relationships. A critical spirit is not pleasing to God, Bake taught us. This week, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Loving Covenant

Contributed by Brad Rigney on Jun 23, 2006

Divorce is an epidemic in our society today. This sermon focuses on God’s view for marriage and how we can improve our marriages as God meant them to be.

A Loving Covenant Genesis 2:18-25 Intro.: A. We have an Epidemic on our hands today. It is not a disease epidemic that medicine can cure. Nor is it an epidemic of pestilence or natural disasters. The Epidemic that I am talking about today is the Break down of the Family! Today: One Half all ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Adventist

The Problem Of Aloneness

Contributed by Rev Oke Omezi on Apr 16, 2013

Talks about the peculiar challenge of singles when they get to the age of marriage and are not yet married and teaches them how to deal with the problem.

THE PROBLEM OF ALONENESS Gen 2:18-25 Judges 14:1-3 One of the biggest issue that believers have is how to deal with the season when they believe that they are ready for marriage and they are not yet married and have to deal with certain physical needs that they have. These needs actually begins to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Pentecostal