Sermons on Delayed Gratification:

People Who Are Moth-Eaten

Contributed by David Tijerina on Mar 2, 2002

How many have ever seen a moth and went ballistic?The damage a moth can do in your spiritual life.

People Who Are Moth-Eaten January 6, 2002 Intro: How many have ever seen a moth and went ballistic? Hurry... kill it! It’s going to eat up all our cloths. “Get the broom, get the newspaper.” And begin to chase it around the house until you finally kill it. Probably none of us. To us, a moth ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 51:7-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Render Unto Caesar

Contributed by Ray Munro-Crump on Nov 25, 2002

Give to Caesar what is Caesar’s and to God What is God’s

When I first thought about using this reading the advice I got was quite clear. Choose another one! Well, that was straight to the point. I looked up this reading in the various Bible commentaries I have and found that some of them just ignore this reading. I couldn’t even find a hymn based on it. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Denomination: Methodist

Four Faces Of Love

Contributed by Gary Kins on Feb 7, 2003

A sermon describing the charcateristics of biblical love in contrast to worldly love.

The Four Faces of Love Introduction: Valentine - an amatory or sentimental card, token or gift sent by one person to another on St. Valentine’s Day; a sweetheart chosen on St. Valentine’s Day; the object of one’s affection. St. Valentine - Valentinus -- Christian martyr, c270 A.D. -- ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, Romans 5:1-11, 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Even Champions Can Stumble

Contributed by Michael Dephillips on Feb 8, 2003

The word of God warns us to take heed lest we fall

" EVEN CHAMPIONS STUMBLE " 1 CHRONICLES 13:1-4 WHEN YOU THINK OF THE MEANING OF A CHAMPION, WHAT COMES TO YOUR MIND? 1. MOST OF US THINK OF PROFESSIONAL ATHLETES CHASING THE RECORD BOOKS A. MARK MCGUIRE AND SAMMY SOSA B. FLORENCE GRIFFITH JOYNER, OLYMPIC ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 13:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

But Life Is Too Hard Series

Contributed by Christopher Roberts on Sep 13, 2002

Overall, Americans are “mostly” or “completely” satisfied with life despite having daily concerns. But sometimes life’s pressures burden us down. God wants us to know He is going to help us get back up

Please e-mail me with any comments or if you use any part of this at your church at Mail4ChrisR@aol.com. I would love to hear about it. God Bless! - Chris Series: “What To Do” See also I Don’t Know What To Do; But I’m Disappointed; But I Just Can’t Win; What You Need, God Has) Colossians ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Methodist

Understanding The Present Time

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 14, 2001

What time is it in my life? What time is it in the church? What time is it in my nation & the world?

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. Someone told me a long time ago that the older you get the faster time flies. If that is true, then it is no wonder that I no longer seem to have enough time to get everything done that I need to do. ILL. Are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Live As God's Children Series

Contributed by Robert Kerr on Sep 3, 2002

Paul begins a detailed discussion of the Christian life-style

Introduction: Several years ago the "Christian Life and Faith" magazine presented some unusual facts about two families. In 1677 an immoral man married a very licentious woman. Nineteen hundred descendants came from the generations begun by that union. Of these, 771 were ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Can You Identify?

Contributed by Doug Brown on Jan 27, 2001

As Christians, often we must choose the more difficult route even when we could have it earthly good!

“Can You Identify?” Nehemiah 2:1-6 Doug Brown FBC (SBC) Lawrenceville, Ill. 62439 P.O. Box 403 Hedonism, Dionysians, Epicureans, and Stoics. (R.C. Sproul… Lifeviews pp. 129-138) There is no sin in enjoying that which is pleasant and fleeing from that which is painful. But there are times ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Discerning Our World

Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 22, 2002

Learn to discern the philosophies that come from God and those that do not

I received an email this past Wednesday that asked if I knew anything about Tachyon energy. Tachyon energy is supposedly some form of energy, when channeled into us, brings peace, joy and health. If you’ve done any reading about the new age movement, the Tachyon website and links contained ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8-9

Denomination: *other

Chasing Dead Dogs & Fleas

Contributed by Bruce Howell on May 27, 2005

So many chase after the unimportant and insignificant things of life. The Bible calls us to prioritize in favor of eternal values.

Chasing Dead Dogs! ALL TRULY SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE IN LIFE HAVE BEEN THOSE WHO PRIORITIZED. Furthermore, they had their priorities in order. A businessman, referring to a friend who was devoting most of his time and energy in pursuit of an insignificant matter, said, “He reminds me of a bulldog ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 24:1-22

Denomination: Wesleyan

Committed To Christian Friendship

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Jun 17, 2005

In a world crying out for friendship, 3 John helps us to define the kinds of friendships that define Christian community.

Committed to Christian Friendship 3 John Everybody wants it. But few know how to find it. Some would give their life for a taste. Most are left desperate. Searching in loneliness for a friend. In the July 21, 1980 issue of Time Magazine there was an essay entitled “Friends, And Countrymen”. The ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

5 Keys To A Healthy Family

Contributed by Jeffrey Kellum on Feb 26, 2004

Ephesian 5 & 6 gives us 5 keys to ensuring our families stay healthy and productive.

INTRODUCTION: Attack on Marriage and Family - This is not a simple matter of rights and privileges. Insurance, parental controls, visitation rights, etc. The homosexual agenda has made startling ground in their attempt to dismantle the institution of marriage. How did we get to the point where ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

But Who Is The Greatest

Contributed by Frank Zerbel on Feb 4, 2005

This sermon deals with our everyday egos

But Who Is The Greatest Pastor Frank Zerbel © 2005 FORGIVEN! Community Church Mark 9:33-41 By the middle of my freshman year of High School my passion was music. I had problems consecrating in other classes anticipating music. Why was it that until 9th grade I enjoyed music and singing, but I ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:33-41

Waiting On God

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 20, 2006

Sometimes God calls us to wait on Him to act on our behalf.

Waiting on God OPENING JOKE: A group of travelers were being made to wait on their airplane, which was late due to another flight being canceled. The crowd looked horrible and impatient as the time went on and on. Finally an angry passenger pushed his way to the front of the line, slammed his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Wesleyan

Temptation

Contributed by David Trexler on Oct 11, 2006

This sermon compares the temptation of Adam and Eve with the temptation of Christ, relating them both to our temptations today

The Temptation of Eve and Christ (2006) Genesis 3:1-7 and Matthew 4:1-11 The Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew the 4th chapter beginning at the first verse. Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. 2 He fasted forty days and forty nights, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran