Sermons on Cravings:

Real Life Requires Crucifixion Series

Contributed by Samuel Wilder on Sep 20, 2010

Running through Paul's writings is the power of the cross and our need to turn from our sinful nature and desires. This sermon speaks to that power and that need in our lives.

Do you know what I once was? I was once an enemy of God. I was once what Paul called, in Eph. 2:3, an object of God’s wrath, that is, his anger, his righteous indignation. I was wasting my life gratifying the cravings of my sinful nature as I turned down the voice of morality in my head ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26

Denomination: Baptist

Learning From Jesus; Discipleship Qualities

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 26, 2009

If we are going to truly be Disciples of Christ, we must follow His examples.

Learning lessons from Jesus; Discipleship Qualities Matthew 5:1-12 Disclaimer- Some things mentioned were gleaned from Sermon Central sermons. Introduction: I want to talk to you this morning about discipleship qualities. Jesus is our role model of how to teach. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Nazarene

Husbands: Love Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Sep 2, 2011

This is Sermon 2 of 6 in the Family Series 2003 at Calvary Baptist. Husbands, love your wives. Do we really have a clue what all that means? Here's some help from the Scriptures.

HUSBANDS Calvary Baptist Church May 18, 2003 This is message number two of six on the family, beginning with Mother’s Day and ending on Father's day. ILLUS: A woman went to the police station to report her husband as missing. She described him as "29 years old, six foot three, athletic, and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:19

Denomination: Baptist

Accentuating The Positive In A Negative World

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 15, 2010

Words can build up or tear down

Accentuating the Positive in a Negative World June 27, 2007 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction A Last week we learned God made us with needs that are met by others. 1 Made is His image/likeness a Praise, good & kind words b What’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:4

Denomination: Baptist

Only Faith Can Please God Series

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 21, 2014

To show that it takes faith to believe in GOD that exists and that GOD rewards. Go beyond the level of faith of the enemy.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you believe in GOD and that He is the Rewarder? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that it takes faith to believe in GOD that exists and that GOD rewards. Go beyond the level of faith of the enemy. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 11:6 (Amplified Bible) 11:6 But ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

"While We Were Still ____christ Died For Us"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 25, 2014

A sermon about loving God, ourselves and others.

"While We Were Still ____ Christ Died For Us" Romans 5:1-8 Have you ever gone through a deep, dark time where you just could not find any peace? Have you ever found yourself thinking: "I am no good." "God couldn't possibly love me." "I have missed the mark." "There is no hope for ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist

Heavenly Inclined

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 27, 2014

To show that we are need to be more inclined, proned or affected with heavenly things not on earthly things.

I. EXORDIUM: What are you prone to do? Heaven or earth If unbelievers are prone to accidents, we are prone to heaven. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we are need to be more inclined, proned or affected with heavenly things not on earthly things. IV. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Persistently Patient Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 31, 2021

Those who do not learn this lesson, and who just cannot accept their limitations, can never become mature adults, let alone mature Christians. Maturity is directly dependent upon one's patience.

All our lives we are being tested on our ability to wait. Those who fail to learn early become candidates for insanity. Nothing is more frustrating than to have an impatient mind in a world where you cannot control all that is necessary to fulfill all your desires and dreams. Gutzon Borglum, who ...read more

Scripture: James 1:3-4

Overcoming Triumphantly

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Dec 31, 2019

Instructions about how to overcome and conquer temptations to do wrong.

As we face the trials and temptations in this life, we are all too often finding ourselves yielding and doing wrong. So, in this passage tonight, James is giving us some instructions about how to overcome and conquer these temptations. But before we can conquer temptations and trials, we have to ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

9. The Question Of Moral Evil Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 2, 2018

The Source of Evil

[IN GOD’S IMAGE 9 – THE QUESTION OF MORAL EVIL] This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning with ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-3, Romans 6:16, Genesis 3:6, Romans 1:21-22

Denomination: Christian Church

Avarice Series

Contributed by Aneel Aranha on Jan 20, 2021

Avarice is the self-serving and inordinate love of and desire for money, wealth, power, food, or other possessions. Are we an avaricious people?

Leo Tolstoy once wrote a story about a successful peasant farmer who was not satisfied with his lot. He wanted more of everything. One day he received a novel offer. For 1000 rubles, he could buy all the land he could walk around in a day. The only catch in the deal was that he had to be back at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

(Section 5) The Perfect Man And Separation - Wars Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 26, 2018

Wars due to lust. War inside. War with God. Uncertain future.

HE PERFECT MAN AND SEPARATION I. WARS A. Result from lusts within 1. A man can become a slave to lusts and pleasures, and, when he does, malice and envy and hatred enter into life. 2. The basic desires are for the same things-- money, power, prestige, worldly possessions, and ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

What A Great Difference

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jul 10, 2018

There is a difference between dark and light. Fellowship should be with those on the same spiritual journey.

WHAT A GREAT DIFFERENCE SCRIPTURE: II Corinthians 6:14 “Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: or what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?” What a great difference. “You can’t get two things more opposite than light and ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

For Christ's Sake God Will Not Forsake Us As His People

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 30, 2016

To show that GOD will never forsake us because He has already forsaken the LORD JESUS on our place, and GOD is well pleased to make us His people.

I. EXORDIUM: Are we forsaken by GOD? No, NEVER, in any way. Deuteronomy 31:6 (Amplified Bible) Be strong, courageous, and firm; fear not nor be in terror before them, for it is the Lord your God Who goes with you; He will not fail you or forsake you. Hebrews 13:5 (Amplified Bible) Let your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 12:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

For Christ's Sake God Will Not Forsake Us As His People

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 27, 2016

To show that GOD will never forsake us because He has already forsaken the LORD JESUS on our place, and GOD is well pleased to make us His people.

I. EXORDIUM: Are we forsaken by GOD? No, NEVER, in any way. Deuteronomy 31:6 (Amplified Bible) Be strong, courageous, and firm; fear not nor be in terror before them, for it is the Lord your God Who goes with you; He will not fail you or forsake you. Hebrews 13:5 (Amplified Bible) Let your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 12:22

Denomination: Pentecostal