Sermons on Desires:

Conquering Life Though The Spirit

Contributed by Randy Shepard on Sep 23, 2018

When we choose to live in the Spirit, we can conquer all thee stuff that life in the flesh throws at us.

Charles Spurgeon once preached what in his judgment was one of his poorest sermons. He stammered and floundered, and when he got through felt that it had been a complete failure. He was greatly humiliated, and when he got home he fell on his knees and said, "Lord, God, thou canst do something with ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-39

Denomination: United Methodist

Safe And Saved

Contributed by Herman E. Wesley Iii on Sep 10, 2010

Life is a complexity. Anybody who has traveled down the birth canal ought to be able to testify to that. LIFE IS A COMPLEXITY. We are continually engaged in a process that leads to ups and downs, hills and valleys, highs and lows. We are victorious, a

Evangelist Herman E. Wesley III SAFE AND SAVED Jeremiah 17:14 Message prepared for Delivery at the 64th Annual National Lectureship of the churches of Christ in Birmingham, Alabama Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at 4:50 p.m. W.C. Edwards, Host Minister PRELIMINARIES Giving honor to God, I am ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:14

Look To The Future; Live In The Present Series

Contributed by Matthew Grise on Apr 1, 2009

Philippians 1:18-26. Believers are encouraged to follow the example of Paul as he proclaimed "To live is Christ, and to die is gain."

AGAIN I SAY REJOICE LOOK TO THE FUTURE; LIVE IN THE PRESENT PHILIPPIANS 1:19-26 INTRODUCTION - I’m sure many, if not all of you, are familiar with the famous Peanuts cartoons. If you have read one of these cartoons before, you know that often Charlie Brown is the frustrated character and Lucy ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:18-26

Denomination: Baptist

Seven Deadly Sins: Greed Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 20, 2007

Discusses the sin of Greed

The Seven Deadly Sins – Part 2 Greed Introduction This is part two of my series on the Seven Deadly Sins. Last week I covered Pride and this week I will focus on second sin, Greed. When we think about greed, it takes on a different form depending on the conversation you are in. For example, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Do We Have The Bible

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 27, 2019

This sermon deals with false ideas that are thought to be biblical and how it is is we are to actually use the Bible in our daily lives.

Why Do We Have The Bible? Deuteronomy 6:4-19 2 Timothy 3:10-17 September 15, 2019 Pastor Rick If someone were to ask you, why do have the Bible, what would you be your first response? The Bible has been called the Word of God. It has been called the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:10-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Being A Biblical Church (Part Four)

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Nov 20, 2019

This is the 4th sermon in a short end of the year series on five elements that make up a Biblical Church. In this sermon we discuss worship and we look at various principles and commands given to us by God concerning proper worship.

Biblical Church 2019 (Biblical Worship) Text: 1 Corinthians 14:26-40 A few weeks ago, we started a short series on five elements that make up a Biblical Church. We first talked about the need for the Church to be made up of truly converted, Biblical Christians. Then we said that it has to be a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:26-40, Leviticus 10:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Keep Your Mind On God Series

Contributed by Thomas Wilke on May 1, 2021

Learning to think about God and what He says to think about.

With the right thoughts… You can live in Peace instead of Fear and Worry! With the right thoughts… You can have Joy and not Depression and Despair! With the right thoughts… You will make right choices and be an overcomer! But… If you think the wrong thoughts… You will stay confused, depressed ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5, 2 Corinthians 4:4, Romans 1:26-32, Ephesians 4:17-24

Denomination: Charismatic

Now About Spiritual Gifts

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Oct 2, 2023

a message about the function of Spiritual gifts in the life of the church

1 Corinthians 12:1-31 Now about spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not want you to be ignorant. {2} You know that when you were pagans, somehow or other you were influenced and led astray to mute idols. {3} Therefore I tell you that no one who is speaking by the Spirit of God says, "Jesus be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Treasure In Heaven Series

Contributed by Mark Hall on Apr 17, 2023

Jesus speaks of great treasure in heaven for all who love Him and serve Him I give my permission for this sermon to be used and copied as long as it is used to honor and glorify Jesus Christ.

I give permission for this sermon to used in its fullness for the glory of God. TREASURE IN HEAVEN Please open your Bible to I Corinthians 2 as we begin a new series regarding the eternal rewards of heaven, with today’s message, “Treasure in Heaven.” The Bible speaks of rewards in heaven that are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:9, Matthew 6:19-21, Revelation 22:12, 1 Peter 1:3-4, Hebrews 10:32-35, 1 Corinthians 15:58  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Humble Before God Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 14, 2023

A series looking at the practical words of wisdom from James

Submitting to God James 4:1-10 July 16, 2023 Have you ever wondered how some wars began? A war in Italy, which resulted in the death of thousands of men, began over a wooden bucket. In 1864, Spain attacked Peru in order to get their hands on Peruvian bird poop, which was a great fertilizer. In ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Crowns Of Heaven Part Ii Series

Contributed by Mark Hall on Aug 6, 2023

The Crowns are the greatest rewards of heaven. I give anyone full permission to use this sermon for the glory of God.

THE CROWNS OF HEAVEN – PART II Please open your Bible to Revelation 3:11 as we continue our series on Eternal Rewards with today’s message, “The Crowns of Heaven – Part II.” At this precise moment, you are preparing for eternity. And very soon, you will stand before Jesus, at His judgment seat and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:11, Colossians 3:23, James 1:12, Revelation 2:10, 1 Thessalonians 2:19-20, Philippians 4:1, 1 Peter 5:2-4, 2 Timothy 4:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

More About Jesus Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Oct 15, 2021

A sermon about the importance of learning more about Jesus.

MORE ABOUT JESUS Mark 6:45-56 We sing a hymn that says: More about Jesus in His Word, Holding communion with my Lord; Hearing His voice in every line, Making each faithful saying mine. More, more about Jesus, More, more about Jesus; More of His saving fullness see, More of His love Who died for ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:45-56

Denomination: Baptist

Uncovering The Unseen Realm: Our Role As Believers Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on May 9, 2025

We accept the existence of things we cannot see, like gravity, wind, or radio waves. In the same way, there is a spiritual reality just as real, Yet most Christians say that Satan is just a metaphor of evil; the same with the demonic realm.

Uncovering the Unseen Realm: Our Role as Believers January 5, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Ephesians 6:10-17 2 Kings 6:15-17 Introduction: The Reality Beyond the Veil Good morning, church. Today, we step into a realm that few talk about but all of us are affected by—the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:15-17

Denomination: Brethren

Extreme Makeover: Hunched Back Series

Contributed by Steven Dow on May 28, 2004

This is the fourth message in the Extreme Makeover series. Jesus would give us hunched backs from BOWing in submission to God.

EXTREME MAKEOVER: HUNCHED BACK James 4:1-10 May 30, 2004 Introduction: This morning we will be continuing our series titled Extreme Makeover. We have been going through the book of James to see what kind of a makeover Jesus would give us. We have already learned that Jesus would give us big ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

The High Cost Of Friendship With The World Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 18, 2008

Friendship with the world is enmity with God. Can any Christian truly afford the price demanded so that we can be friends with the world?

JAMES 4:4 THE HIGH COST OF FRIENDSHIP WITH THE WORLD “You adulterous people! Do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God? Therefore whoever wishes to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God.” Ouch! James is not nice! He calls fellow Christians harsh names ...read more

Scripture: James 4:4

Denomination: Baptist