Sermons on deviant behaviour: showing 91-105 of 3,046

Making Friends With Unrighteous Money Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 20, 2015

Jesus instructs through a parable how those who follow Him are to be stewards of all they possess.

“Jesus also said to the disciples, ‘There was a rich man who had a manager and charges were brought to him that this man was wasting his possessions. And he called him and said to him, “What is this that I hear about you? Turn in the account of your management, for you can no ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Please Yourself

Contributed by Dave Bishop on Oct 18, 2000

We have seen in recent years the growth in what's known as the Gay Culture - famous people "Coming Out.

We have seen in recent years the growth in what's known as the Gay Culture - famous people "Coming Out." The Gay culture is a complete world view / way of life. Gay identities growing in strength. The Gay lobby is growing in influence.  So where does that leave us as Biblical Christians. As ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

Types Of Shame Used As Controls

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 19, 2001

Types of Shame Used as Controls

Types of Shame Used as Controls Romans I Pet 4:16 1). Innocent Shame - Shame felt when one’s character is slandered without justification 2). Guilty Shame - Shame felt before others when one violates an ethical norm. 3). Social Shame - Embarrassment felt when one makes a social blunder or error ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Couples Guide 2 -Evil Situations Among Christians (3) Series

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Jun 11, 2021

A guide for couples wanting to serve GOD in marriage

-Engaging with sexual acts to  obtain favor, money or other things This is equivalent to idolatry and prostitution -Dressing or behaving in a manner to attract sexual or other types of attention In this era, both men and women need to be morally dressed. Its not about long dresses, some ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18

Message 5 - 1 Thessalonians Chapter 4 – Walk To Please God And The Rapture Teaching – Part 2 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Dec 29, 2022

Paul urges the believers to live correctly for the Lord and gives some practical points. Because a few had died, Paul comforts the church with the truth of the Rapture, a teaching sadly neglected by most. It is the glorious hope.

MESSAGE 5 - 1 THESSALONIANS CHAPTER 4 – WALK TO PLEASE GOD AND THE RAPTURE TEACHING – PART 2 We will continue in this chapter and will consider the second Part. Paul has been speaking to these believers about living in persecution and how their lives should be lived. Earlier in the book he told ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12, Romans 12:18, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Slip Sliding Away

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Oct 11, 2005

God’s goal with Gideon was transformation, as it was with the entire nation of Israel. But after the victory, choices were made that set the nation right back on the same road to destruction. These are choices we can make as well, or avoid.

Passage: Judges 8:22-35 Intro: “Slip sliding way. Slip sliding away. You know the nearer your destination the more you’re slip sliding away... God only knows. God makes His plan. The information’s unavailable to mortal man. We work our jobs, collect our pay. Believe we’re flyin’ down the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 8:22-35

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Living As An Alien Series

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Dec 18, 2015

PROPOSITION: Since Christ was faithful to His Father while living in a pagan culture, you must be faithful to Christ while living in a pagan culture.

Living as an Alien Daniel 1 PROPOSITION: Since Christ was faithful to His Father while living in a pagan culture, you must be faithful to Christ while living in a pagan culture. I. Recognize the seductive pressures of society which entice you to conform. v. 1-7 A. A change of location ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

How To Keep Your Child Out Of Hell Series

Contributed by Joel Wade on Oct 30, 2002

Two scriptural directives to keep your child from departing from the faith, as well as three introductory fundamentals that(when not in effect) prevent a child from reaching their full lifes potential.

Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6 Introduction- Do these quotes sound familiar to you? ¡§I can¡¦t wait ¡¥till I¡¦m grown¡¨ ¡§When I have kids I¡¦m not going to raise them like I was raised¡¨ ¡§Not MY Son!¡¨ ¡§Not MY ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6, Proverbs 23:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Importance Of Teaching Bible Prophecy

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Mar 13, 2022

The events that Jesus spoke of in Matthew 24, Mark 13, and Luke 21 are coming to pass more rapidly each day. Bible Prophecy needs to be taught in the churches, for our "Blessed Hope" is about to appear (Luke 21:28: Titus 2:11-15).

The events currently happening between Russia and Ukraine demonstrate the obvious instability of worldwide leadership, the continuous slide into debauchery, perversion, along with increasing hatred, blind rage, and violence against one another and God. Some people are even promoting the insane ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:15, Matthew 24:29-31, John 14:1-3, 1 Corinthians 15:51-58, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, 2 Thessalonians 2:8, Isaiah 66:24, 1 Peter 1:19-21, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, John 17:17, Revelation 19:11-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From Jeremiah – Part 10 – Two Treacherous Sisters Polluted The Land Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 3, 2024

The heart of God yearned for repentance and Israel's return from idolatry. Israel was carried away in judgement, and Judah did not learn. It was so joined to idolatry that God kept likening it to an adulterous wife He would receive back if the nation repented. Faithless, treacherous Judah.

LESSONS FROM JEREMIAH – PART 10 – TWO TREACHEROUS SISTERS POLLUTED THE LAND PART 10 - Jeremiah 3:5 – 3:13 CHAPTER 3 [A]. TREACHEROUS ISRAEL INFLUENCED TREACHEROUS JUDAH TO IDOLATARY {{Jeremiah 3:6-7 Then the LORD said to me in the days of Josiah the king, “Have you seen what FAITHLESS ISRAEL ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 3:6-7, Jeremiah 3:8-10, Jeremiah 3:11-13, Matthew 11:21-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Call For Prayer For Gender Justice

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jan 30, 2018

we must pray for the safety and security of all people

Scripture tells us in Galatians 3:28: There is no longer Jew or Gentile, slave or free, male or female. For all are one in God’s eyes Very often, members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender community are the victims of hate, violence and rejection by government and our churches. ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal

The Kind Of Faith We Need Today Series

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 13, 2010

Jesus said that the last days will mirror the days of Noah... they certainly do! Noah’s life is an example of how Christians ought to live in a world surrounded by wickedness.

Matthew 24:36-39 | Hebrew 11:7 The Days of Noah * These days would be like the days when the Lord returns: Genesis 6: * When corruption is common place * V1 – Population explosion – (USA – 1900:80m / 2000:300m) * V4 – Abnormal sexual practices and increased demonic activity * ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-39

Denomination: Baptist

How Can Authentic Worship Be Restored? Series

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Dec 17, 2015

Proposition: Because Christ is the only acceptable Mediator, you must give scriptural worship to Him regardless of whether you feel you were enriched or not.

How Can Authentic Worship Be Restored? 1 Kings 18:20-39 Proposition: Because Christ is the only acceptable Mediator, you must give scriptural worship to Him regardless of whether you feel you were enriched or not. When Solomon came to the throne there was godly leadership, peace and unity in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:20-39

Denomination: Baptist

Noah's Seed

Contributed by Dwight Jones on May 22, 2005

The three sons—the three branches of the human race—now became the focus of Scripture so in this prophecy you see the three people groups that remain unto this day.

Noah’s Seed Genesis 9:25-29 (KJV) 25 And he said, Cursed be Canaan; a servant of servants shall he be unto his brethren. 26 And he said, Blessed be the LORD God of Shem; and Canaan shall be his servant. 27 God shall enlarge Japheth, and he shall dwell in the tents of Shem; and Canaan shall be ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:25-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Judging The Saints Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 15, 2008

A judgemental attitude can only be described as arrogant. It is an affront to Holy God. James warns against such attitudes, calling us to holiness.

JAMES 4:11, 12 JUDGING THE SAINTS “Do not speak evil against one another, brothers. The one who speaks against a brother or judges his brother, speaks evil against the law and judges the law. But if you judge the law, you are not a doer of the law but a judge. There is only one lawgiver and ...read more

Scripture: James 4:11-12

Denomination: Baptist