Sermons on Craving:

Which Praises Men Or God?

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 12, 2014

To aid in our decision which one must be glorified and honored, men or GOD.

Which praises do you love the most? Praises from men or praises from GOD? Applause from men or applause from GOD? Remember that we can please all people, but we can easily please GOD. Be an audience of one, that is GOD ALMIGHTY? Since when did you last gave glory and honor to GOD, Most High? Our ...read more

Scripture: John 12:43

Denomination: Pentecostal

Truth Is

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Mar 13, 2013

Truth is in Jesus, Ephesians 4:21.

Truth is Intro: what causes unbelief? 1: Hypocrisy a) dissimulate b) to hide something by pretense c) to wear a mask like a stage player d) appear to be one thing and actually be something completely different Point: Christians who confess Jesus with their lips but deny him with their ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:20-27

Denomination: Other

Returning To The Source

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 25, 2012

NLT: Don’t be drunk with wine, because that will ruin your life. Instead, be filled with the Holy Spirit, "The saloon is a liar. It promises good cheer and sends sorrow. It promises prosperity and sends adversity. It promises happiness and sends misery

Returning to the Source Ephesians 5:18NLT It was said that Francis d’Assisi once invited a young man to join him on a trip to town to preach. Honored to be given the invitation, the young man readily accepted. All day long he and Francis walked through the streets, byways, and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

What In The World Is Going On?

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Apr 10, 2013

Three events that have happened from Feb 2013-April 2013 1. World Beginning To Unit to a Sp. Leader 2. Israel's Promise Land Eroding 3. WWIII Threat 4. Sp. Decay

2 Thessalonians 2:9–12 (AV) 9 Even him, whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders, 10 And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved. 11 And for this ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

Squabbles Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 13, 2013

Even though saved, long held prejudices and human selfishness threatens division among the early Christians.

Acts 6:1-14, 7:47-60 “Squabbles” INTRODUCTION One of the things we crave most in life is power. We want power to make our own decisions, and power to determine our own goals and our path through life. The struggle for power can be seen in the arguments parents have with children ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Romans, Part 8 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 25, 2011

Chapter 3 continues with Paul identifying that we ALL are going to be accountable to God, and the Law was given to us to point out how far we have fallen and have been corrupted by sin.

Romans, Part 8 Romans 3:9-20 Introduction - Paul begins Chapter 3 by answering questions for those reading his letter - His clarification of advantages in people is important for us to examine - Mainly because we have to learn from it and adapt it to our lives - The humbleness that Christ showed ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:9-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Inhibiters To Christian Patience

Contributed by Guy Glass on Dec 6, 2011

THIS PSALM IS AN ENCOURAGEMENT FOR US TO CONTINUE TO “WAIT ON GOD” FOR HIS TIMING, PLAN, AND ACTION. THIS PSALM ALSO IDENTIFIES THE TWO MOST SIGNIFICANT ISSUES IN OUR LIVES THAT WILL WORK AGAINST OUR “WAITING ON THE LORD”.

THE INHIBITERS TO CHRISTIAN PATIENCE PSALM 37 INTRODUCTION: THIS PSALM IS AN ENCOURAGEMENT FOR US TO CONTINUE TO “WAIT ON GOD” FOR HIS TIMING, PLAN, AND ACTION. THIS PSALM ALSO IDENTIFIES THE TWO MOST SIGNIFICANT ISSUES IN OUR LIVES THAT WILL WORK AGAINST OUR “WAITING ON THE ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1

Denomination: Baptist

You Might Be A Pharisee

Contributed by George Durham on Dec 9, 2012

Luke 11: 37-52; Warning for those who are very religious but not truly spiritual.

You Might Be A Pharisee If...Lk11:37-52 Who Were The Pharisees ? Jewish Separatists. Only One Way Of Doing Things....And It Was There Way. Aloof And Arrogant. Believed In Traditions, And Rituals That They Created As Much As They Did The Word Of God. Believed ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:37-52

Denomination: United Methodist

Why Are We Told Not To Love The Evil Of This World?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Aug 1, 2023

John was writing to all believers to urge them that they should obey Jesus and that they should love all believers.

In this passage of scripture, John focuses his attention to three distinct groups of Christians. John addresses new Christians, more established Christians, and those in the middle, in a specific order. He then, in a similar fashion, converses with each once more, in a similar request. New ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Of Vicious And Virtuous Cycles!!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Oct 24, 2020

In contrast with a vicious cycle, Yours Truly aims to bring to the fore the spiritual dynamics of a beneficial spiritual virtuous cycle!!!

Of Vicious and Virtuous Cycles!!! We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they are good for us—they help us learn to be patient. And patience develops strength of character in us ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:3-4, Romans 8:28-29, James 1:2-4

Denomination: *other

Divine Irony: Idol Worship Still Exists In The 21st Century Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 4, 2024

Divine Irony: Idol Worship Still Exists in the 21st Century. In 1 Kings 18:27 Elijah mocks the prophets of Baal, exposing the futility of idol worship - a topic that remains relevant despite the passage of centuries.

Divine Irony: Idol Worship Still Exists in the 21st Century 1 Kings 18:27 (NLT): "About noontime Elijah began mocking them. 'You’ll have to shout louder,' he scoffed, 'for surely he is a god! Perhaps he is daydreaming, or is relieving himself. Or maybe he is away on a trip, or is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:27, Psalm 115:4-8, Colossians 3:5, Matthew 6:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

An Angel Interprets Daniel's Vision Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Feb 22, 2022

Much like chapter 7, in chapter 8 the second half of the chapter an angel interprets Daniel's vision. The devastation of the end times is predicted.

Much like chapter 7, in chapter 8 the second half of the chapter an angel interprets Daniel's vision. Daniel 8: 15 - 19. Suddenly, a majestic person stood before Daniel, a heavenly person who looked like a man. Some believe that this striking and imposing person was the Lord Jesus Christ. ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 8:15-27

Denomination: Baptist

Relationship Triad--Love God, Neighbor, Self

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Sep 12, 2018

If the order is mixed up, problems happen

31B In our First Reading and Gospel text today, Moses and Jesus are both effectively asked for their respective elevator pitches: “Tell me everything I need to know what you believe and teach in two minutes or less.” Jesus was asked what was the number 1 commandment and he names it as one-in-three ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34, Deuteronomy 6:2-6

Denomination: Catholic

Why Does God Hate Sin?

Contributed by Peter Pilt on Apr 19, 2019

Some thoughts I shared about God’s hatred of sin in a recent sermon.

Some thoughts I shared about God’s hatred of sin in a recent sermon. 1) God hates sin because it is the very antithesis of His nature. The psalmist describes God’s hatred of sin this way: “For You are not a God who takes pleasure in wickedness; no evil dwells with You” (Psalm 5:4). 2) God hates ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 5:4, Revelation 6:8, Genesis 3:8, Psalm 16:11, Matthew 15:14, 1 John 2:11, Judges 16:21, Romans 6:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's Limited Patience Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on May 14, 2018

God is long suffering in His mercy but (as we noted what was about to happen in Egypt) there is a limit to God’s patience!

Although we continue to learn from Exodus 11 today, we celebrate Mother’s Day and so let us start by noting the stages of motherhood. I thought I’d cheat on this and google the stages of motherhood but found many many discussions about the stages of motherhood from the planning, to breastfeed or ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 11:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible