Sermons on Controlled Passion:

Life Like Today Is The Day Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 20, 2023

It is an error to refuse to live daily life wisely because Jesus is coming back.

INTRODUCTION • Christians have to learn to live in necessary tension. • We are citizens of heaven, and yet we live on earth. • We are ready for and anticipating Christ’s return, yet we also work, eat, sleep, play, and have families. • This tension requires balance. • We have to live daily life ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Understanding Our Mission Statement

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 16, 2000

What is the importance of a mission statement and how do we apply it to our mission.

I have been in a reflective mood since seeing the doctor two weeks ago. He spoke to me concerning lifestyle changes I would need to make to ensure my health and longevity. I thought about change in relationship to the church, here at Ione Assembly, and I want to speak on this today, the changes ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:6-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Is It Ok To Have Human Heroes?

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 14, 2019

Paul tells us to pay attention to godly examples in Christian living

3.17.19 Philippians 3:17–4:1 17 Brothers, join together in imitating me and in paying attention to those who are walking according to the pattern we gave you. 18 To be sure, many walk as enemies of the cross of Christ. I told you about them often, and now I am saying it while weeping. 19 ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

12 Steps To God's Way Of Living

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 29, 2006

Opening of a series on the 12 Steps as a Spiritual Discipline

25 years ago this past fall, I bought my first car. It was a 1976 Chevy Vega. I loved it. Now my parents had found one of those AMC Pacers in Ohio (remember those, looked like an egg and had lots of glass) but I did not want one of them as unique as they were. So my parents came to Illinois to help ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1

Denomination: Church Of God

Fighting Above Your Weight Class

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012

A sermon about going the extra mile.

1 Corinthians 9:26-27 KJV I therefore so run, not as uncertainly; so fight I, not as one that beateth the air: [27] But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway. I. INTRODUCTION—FIGHTING ABOVE ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:26-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Understanding The Kingdom Of God

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Mar 16, 2013

God wants us to have an understanding and a revelation of His Kingdom which will help us to understand who we really are. If we do not understand who we are in Christ, we are never going to be able to access the blessings of heaven. God wants us to have a

Understanding The Kingdom Of God God wants us to have an understanding and a revelation of His Kingdom which will help us to understand who we really are. If we do not understand who we are in Christ, we are never going to be able to access the blessings of heaven. God wants us to have a picture ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-15

Denomination: Charismatic

Simply Church

Contributed by Rob Ross on Apr 9, 2003

Are we participants or spectators? That is a question that each believer needs to ask themselves. The church is on mission. Believers need to make a choice.

Introduction When I was preparing this sermon I felt God ask me two questions. The first question that I felt God ask me: "What is your passion?" Music, Enviroment, Work, Politics, Technology, Cooking, Sports (Basketball, Baseball, Football, Soccer Etc.), Sports in particular provided me with a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

Why Did God Put Me On Planet Earth?

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 8, 2017

The Bible teaches we have a definite purpose. It's to influence the people around us to make the choice to serve Jesus Christ. A C.S. Lewis quote captures to eternally critical job that we dare not neglect for the lost's sake!

WHY DID GOD PUT ME ON PLANET EARTH? Ps. 138:8, TLB. INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. There were three guys who wanted to be in the Olympics, but didn’t know how to enter. So they went to the gate of the Olympic Village to see how other athletes got in. 2. Soon a big, hulking guy walked up with bulging ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 138:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Three Absolute Truths That Determine The Harvest

Contributed by George Bannister on May 20, 2008

This is a message dealing with the urgency of sowing the seed of the Gospel message. Without sowing, there can be no harvest.

TEXT: (Psalm 126:5-6) “They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.” ETS: It is necessary to sow the seeds of the Gospel if we are to reap a harvest. OSS: Believers will ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

War And Witness For God's Glory Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 6, 2014

Living on Mission in a Foreign Land War and Witness For God's Glory

Living on Mission in a Foreign Land War and Witness For God's Glory 1 Peter 2:9-12 David Taylor We are in our second week of our new Series, “Living on Mission in a Foreign Land,” based upon 1 Peter 2.11-4.11. Today we finish looking at “War and Witness for God's ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sex And Discretion Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 14, 2012

The love of money may be the root of all kinds of evils, but our passage teaches that the love of sexual pleasure is a root of all kinds of folly. Foolish men love money and commit evil to get it. Sex makes wise men foolish so that evil may be committed a

Introduction 1 Timothy 6:10 states that “the love of money is a root of all kinds of evils.” Our passage teaches us that the love of sexual pleasure is a root of all kinds of folly. Foolish men love money and commit evil to get it. Sex makes wise men foolish so that evil may be ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 5:1-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Not To Faint

Contributed by Gino Cascieri on Apr 10, 2001

This message looks at some things as Christians we should not faint in doing.

"Not to Faint" Text: Luke 18:1-8 Introduction: -The title of our study comes from verse 1 of our passage, "And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;" -We want in our study to look at some things that the Christian is "not to faint", give up ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

One Is The "Only-Est" Number

Contributed by Karl Ingersoll on Mar 8, 2003

This sermon helps us to understand the nature of God’s commitment to an imperfect church and how we fit in the picture.

One Is The “Only-est” Number Scriptures: Ephesians 4:1-16 I believe that God is at work in our midst faithfully building his church. There are many who absolutely hunger to see Him break through in an unprecedented manner in our midst and in their individual lives. This message will be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Methodist

The Hot And Cold Church Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Jul 16, 2006

The church at Laodicea holds great insight into the life of a 21st century church.

Life Quest “The Hot and Cold Church” July 16, 2006 Today we want to look at a passage that many people have heard messages on and talked about in church. We want to look today with different eyes. We want to get inside the ancient voices and look with a fresh perspective at the meaning of the text ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

Surviving Conflict In Your Tribe Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 26, 2006

Healthy familial relationships are more likely to happen when people are in a healthy relationship with Jesus.

Surviving Conflict Series (Part 2 of 3) (Sermon concept & some content from Rick Stacy) Surviving Conflict in Your Tribe Col. 3:1-10, 12-13, 18-21, 25 Sept. 24, 2006 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A Survivor is all about building ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-14

Denomination: Baptist