Sermons on Deterioration:

Temptation Truths

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 6, 2009

A look at the subject of temptation from James 1 and various other Bible texts

"Temtpation Truths" Temptation comes to the child of God in many ways, but James tells us that "Every man is tempted when he is drawn away of his own lusts and enticed" (James 1:14) teaching us that the source of temptation is the lust within man, not necessarily the devil as most of us would ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Paul's Cry For Trust In Christ Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jan 15, 2013

Why would we place our faith and trust in the human elements of this world if we had Christ as our Savior? Paul asks the same question of the Colossian believers!

Colossians 2:16-23 [NLT] January 16, 2013 Oak Park Baptist Church – Wed Bible Study Series Colossians Bible Study Paul’s continues his teaching against the heresy: So far we have seen how Paul has greatly encouraged the fellowship in Colossae AND has given a great picture of just who ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:16-23

Denomination: Baptist

Thanks Giving Every Day (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 1, 2011

Psalm 9 is David’s psalm of thanksgiving; in it, David not only says, “Thank you, Lord,” but he hints at three ways in which we can live a life of thanksgiving every day: by witnessing, worshiping, and waiting on the Lord! This sermon is expository, allit

Thanksgiving Every Day (2) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 11/27/2011 Last Sunday, I talked about the importance of Thanksgiving—how Thanksgiving is more than just annual celebration; rather, it’s an attitude of the heart. God wants us to live as if it were ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 9:1-12

Denomination: Christian Church

Godly Principles For Financial Money Management

Contributed by Hylton Davidson on Mar 15, 2013

Based on Solomon’s biblical advice on, we are going to look at some of God’s principles of financial freedom.

Godly principles for financial money management Introduction If you read the newspapers, or listen to the radio or watch the news on TV, it is clear that the cost of living is on the increase. South Africans are feeling the financial strain as we are hit with increase after increase. • Petrol, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:11

Denomination: Christian Church

Quick And Slow

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 31, 2012

Being quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry are attributes that matter a great deal in our everyday living. Following these principles can avert a lot of trouble and accomplish much good in our own lives and in the lives of others.

QUICK AND SLOW James 1:19-21 INTRODUCTION: James goes into the next passage saying, “Take note of this” (listen up, pay attention). Not that anything James had said up until this point isn’t important but he’s indicating that what he is about to write is something he ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Godly Love And Hate

Contributed by Jon Lipka on Mar 4, 2012

Our love of God, if deep and true, must needs exclude--and therefore hate--all things that draw us away

“Love, love, love, love. Christian hear this is your call. Love your neighbor as yourself, for God loves us all.” Christians hear a lot about love. Today’s New Testament and Gospel readings are the standard texts on love, maybe throw in John 3:16 and 1 Corinthians 13, and ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Anglican

Not Loving The World Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 7, 2012

How do we know if we really know God? We have been discussing a series of 7 tests for the past few weeks to determine if we really know God. Tonight we take test #4. Do we love the world? This is another test the believer can take to determine whether

How do we know if we really know God? We have been discussing a series of 7 tests for the past few weeks to determine if we really know God. Tonight we take test #4. Do we love the world? This is another test the believer can take to determine whether or not he knows God. READ SCRIPTURE ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Lavished With Love! Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Oct 5, 2012

The love of God is more than we can understand, but he has lavished it upon us! How do we understand that, how do we respond to that?

How great the Fathers love; lavished! There are some truly magnificent things that can happen in a person’s life. The foundations of true friendship as you meet people for the first time and you know that there will be a bond between you. I have friends like this that after years we can get ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-10

Denomination: Salvation Army

Lord Of Light

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Nov 2, 2012

Jesus is Lord of Light, Laughter, Love and Life

“Lord of Light” November 4, 2012 Isaiah 9:2-7 The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned. 3 You have enlarged the nation and increased their joy; they rejoice before you as people rejoice at the harvest, as ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7

Denomination: Holiness

Hope Overwhelms Disappointment

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 7, 2010

God crushes sin’s disheartening effects with future hope.

Scripture Introduction It has been said that nothing in the world arouses more false hope that the first four hours on a diet! We do not need any more false hope, but we do need hope! The National Association of Basketball Coaches presents four “Guardians of the Game” awards each year: for ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:18-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Fighting The Wrong Fights Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 30, 2008

The pitfalls of fussing and fighting in the Family of God

World War II had ended. On September 2, 1945 General Douglas MacArthur spoke to the world from the Battleship Missouri anchored in Tokyo Bay, “Today the guns are silent...the skies no longer rain death...the seas bear only commerce...men everywhere walk upright in the sunlight. The entire world is ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Take It To The Limit - Time Series

Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Feb 11, 2008

Spreading yourself to thin.

Take It To The Limit - Time Exodus 18:1-27 January 27, 2008 Last week we begin a series of talks that I’m calling - "Take it to the Limit." The idea behind these 3 talks is that each of us has limits. You and I have boundaries. Fences Borders Lines of demarcation When it comes to having ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rest For June

Contributed by Christopher Martin on Mar 15, 2008

A funeral sermon for an 85 year old woman who had passed away due to a blood disorder, and had gradually lost a lot of her memory in her last month. I was at her bedside when she was called home, and her last moments served as a powerful witness to mysel

Some of you as you arrived here this morning may have already noticed the two hymns that were chosen for the congregation to sing are “Softly and Tenderly” and “Precious Lord, Take My Hand.” Although they appear in our newer hymnbook, With One Voice, they’re actually pretty old, familiar hymns. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Lutheran

Paul And Corinth Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 31, 2008

This lesson is an introduction to a series of sermons on 1 Corinthians.

Introduction: A. Imagine, with me, a church wracked by divisions. 1. Powerful leaders promote themselves against each other, each with his band of loyal followers. 2. Someone in the congregation, maybe one of the leaders, is having an affair with his stepmother, but instead of disciplining him, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Good Are You? Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 22, 2007

Kings of Judah, Pt. 7

WHAT GOOD ARE YOU? (2 CHRONICLES 27:1-9) Thomas J. Watson, Jr. had big shoes to fill. His father was the first president of IBM, building a worldwide industry during his 42 years at IBM. The senior Watson was named chairman of IBM in September 1949 and was presented with honorary degrees by 27 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 27:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible