Sermons on Control Your Own Body:

Gluttony

Contributed by Carl Allen on May 5, 2010

Tonight I want to preach on Gluttony and give you a Scriptural picture of what it is and how we need to make sure it is not a part of our lives, as followers of Christ.

Gluttony 1 Cor. 6:12-20 Introduction Many of you will have heard of the called ‘Dieting under Stress’ diet. It goes something like this: Breakfast: half a grapefruit, 1 slice dry whole wheat toast, 8 oz skim milk Lunch: 4 oz lean boiled chicken, 1 cup steamed spinach, 1 cup herbal ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

A Little Strength Goes A Long Way Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Sep 2, 2008

How can you be a faithful church like Philadelphia was?

Turn with me to Revelation 3 REVELATION 3:7-13 Out of all seven of these churches we’ve been looking at in Revelation 1-3, there were only two that were getting it right. There were only two that faithfully looked to Jesus as their Head in all things. They were the persecuted church of Smyrna ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

Let’s Make A Deal

Contributed by Spencer Miller on May 11, 2013

Everything including our own bodies is aging, decaying, and just wasting away. It is all corruptible and temporal. But the devil still whispers, “Let’s make a deal”.

INTRODUCTION In the 1960’s there was a very popular game show on television... entitled “Let’s Make A Deal!”, with Monty Hall the idea for the show involved contestants trying to win what was behind one of three doors. Typically there was a really nice prize (ie. a car; vacation) behind one of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

Five Crowns Of Reward

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 20, 2025

Crowns are given to those who are victorious.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Bible pictures life as a race from cross to crown and certain rewards (crowns) are given to those who are victorious. 2. “Run in such a way that you may obtain it … Now they do it to obtain a perishable crown, but we for an imperishable crown” (1 Corinthians 9:24-25). 3. “ For ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-25, 1 Corinthians 3:14

Denomination: Baptist

Unity For The Sake Of The Community

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jan 20, 2012

My talk for the 2012 service of unity organised by Churches Together in Billericay (CTB). Jesus prayed for unity amongst believers so that the community would see and believe that Jesus was sent by God. It was a prayer for unity for the sake of the wider

The church is the body of Christ; but have you ever thought about what it would be like if the members of our physical bodies behaved like the members of the spiritual body sometimes do? For example, one day the heart says, “You know, I’m just stuck in a rut. For the last 43 years all ...read more

Scripture: John 17:13-23

Denomination: Anglican

Church Unity By Humility Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Apr 22, 2023

Diversity inside the body of Christ happens when the members take on the same mindset as Christ and humble themselves by looking out for the needs of others rather than that of their own!

Unity by Imitating Christ’s Humility Philippians 2:1-11 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 What does Christ mean to you? After Apostle Paul finished advising the Philippians the way to handle persecution was to live a life worthy of the Gospel by standing firm in one ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Church For The Churched

Contributed by Steve Hereford on Aug 25, 2006

Who is the church for? Believers or unbelievers? Or to use more contemporary terms - churched or unchurched. Listen today as Pastor Steve addresses who is the church in the midst of the seeker-sensitive movement.

Recently I was invited to attend a church planters conference in Lake Yale. At that conference I was exposed to various teaching and methods for reaching the unchurched. As I sat there and listened and took notes, I couldn’t help to think how we have somehow missed it when it comes to the purpose ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Signs Of A Healthy Church

Contributed by Ken Pell on Nov 2, 2014

Four transferable principles from the human body to the Body of Christ.

A 20/20 VISION FOR THE YEAR 2020: SIGNS OF HEALTHY CHURCH 1 CORINTHIANS 12:12-27 INTRO: What is a healthy church? • How can you tell one when you see it? • How does it look different from other churches? • How does it act differently from other churches? We used social media ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Nazarene

Some Snapshots At The Temple

Contributed by Steven Glover on Dec 13, 2003

The events surrounding the story of the lame man.

Title: “Some Snapshots At The Temple” Text: Acts 3:1-10 Introduction: In our message we would like to consider that we are viewing some snapshots that someone has taken while touring the city of Jerusalem. Upon their tour they happen upon a very gorgeous place. It is the temple, and it is buzzing ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Superstition, Luck, And Halloween

Contributed by Robert Joseph on Oct 26, 2012

A warning against mixing the beliefs of the pagan world--like luck and superstition--along with our precious Christian beliefs. Superstition is idolatry!

A pastor was in line at McDonald’s when the woman ahead of him became very upset. “Quick,” she told the clerk in an upset voice, “Add something to my order.” Usually, when someone wants another sandwich or extra order of fries, they are much calmer about it. So, I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:20-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Love Your Enemies

Contributed by Keith Broyles on Oct 7, 2014

Provide love to your enemy. When you do you are taking the old unacceptable relationship and making it new.

The following was purportedly posted on the Craigslist personals: I am writing to the guy who tried to mug me in downtown Savannah night before last at 1:43 a.m. I was the guy wearing the black Burberry jacket that you demanded I hand over, shortly after you pulled the knife on me and my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Methodist

A Love Affair Between Christ And His Church (Part 3) Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jul 28, 2002

The relationship between husbands and wives pictures the mysterious relationship between Christ and His Chruch. As we share a passionate relationship with Jesus He will make us into a RADIANT AND GLORIOUS CHURCH through righteous living and good works.

A young man was head over heals in love with a young lady. The time they spent together was magical. When they were with each other everything was always perfect; there was never a problem. He decided that the two of them should be married, so he set off in search of the prefect engagement ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

We Are The Church

Contributed by Kent Hawkins on Jan 23, 2001

The Church - who we are and what we are.

We Are The Church Psychologists have long declared that as human beings, we have 3 specific psychological needs: TO BE / TO DO / TO BELONG TO BE: Our individuality, what sets us apart for others, uniqueness TO DO: Our abilities, what we are good at, our job, our hobbies, etc. TO BELONG: To ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:16-18, 1 Corinthians 12:12-30

#7b - Mental Sex Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Dec 6, 2005

God is concerned not just with your body, but your mind. Let’s look at breaking the sexual addiction that many people have just in their mind! *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

For a CD of over 100 of sermons by Darrell Stetler II (most complete with handouts), please e-mail darrellstetler2@sbcglobal.net. "You shall not commit adultery.” Exodus 20:14 "You have heard that it was said, ’YOU SHALL NOT COMMIT ADULTERY’; but I say to you that everyone ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:14

Denomination: Holiness

Creating An Irresistible Culture Of Compassion Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 24, 2020

To create an irresistible culture of compassion in the church, love one another and work with your own hands.

Early on a Sunday morning several years ago, a 7-year-old boy in Plain City, Utah, hopped in his parents’ car, pulled out of the driveway, and took off down the road. Not long after, local police began receiving complaints about an erratic driver in a white Dodge Intrepid. When deputies located ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12, Romans 5:7-8, 2 Thessalonians 3:11

Denomination: Evangelical Free