Sermons on Disordered Passions:

The Blessing Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 5, 2012

If you want your future to be better than your past, don’t give into your passions. Instead, rest in God’s provision of a King, King Jesus, the Lion from the tribe of Judah, who died to save us from our sins.

Pastor Donn Moomaw was preaching in Bel Air, Maryland, where a lady came up to him after a sermon and said, “Oh, Reverend Moomaw, I just have to tell you that every sermon you preach is better than your next.” He thanked her and then went home to think about it. It’s not ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 49:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical Free

God’s Promises For Every Need: Lukewarm Faith Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 28, 2020

This morning we are going to cover several different areas of thought and I am going to share a Bible verse which highlights this area of the Christian faith. Please listen honestly and openly to God’s Word and see if this is an area where you are useful and passionate, or useless and lukewarm.

God’s Promises for Every Need: Lukewarm Faith Revelation 3:14-22 #EveryNeed INTRODUCTION I will need 3 volunteers today from the congregation to come up here, sit at this table for a moment, try some food, and answer a few questions. None of it is gross like last time when we had flavored ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Godly Ambition Series

Contributed by Bob Myers on Sep 8, 2020

Ambition is a common human motivation. We see it played out in the lives of countless men and women throughout history. In our text today, we observe two kinds of burning ambition. While the passion to achieve desired ends is similar, the motivation sets them worlds apart.

Who Is This Man? Godly Ambition Mark 10:32-45 Ambition We often talk about people going through “phases.” That’s especially true for those who are growing through adolescence or some other dynamic season of life. “Oh, don’t worry about it,” we tell ourselves, “it’s just a phase.” Grown adults ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:32-45

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing For Perseverance

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Dec 29, 2019

In the midst of a rapidly changing culture, with struggles unlike we've faced in the past, how do we overcome and remain vibrant in ministry? Paul answers these vital questions within the text. Those who overcome and remain passionate for the Lord must make necessary preparations.

Preparing for Perseverance 2 Corinthians 4: 16-18 As we close out another year and stand on the verge of the New Year, no doubt this has been a memorable year for each of us. We have all faced difficulties and adversity, heartache and pain; and yet these struggles were tempered with grace and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Fountain And The Broken Cisterns

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Aug 27, 2025

This sermon is a passionate call based on Jeremiah 2:13 to abandon the exhausting pursuit of fulfillment in the world's "broken cisterns" and return to God, the true "fountain of living waters" who alone can quench our deepest spiritual thirst.

Introduction: The Scandal of Thirst Before we open God’s Word, I want you to imagine the land where Jeremiah lived. It was a dry, sun-scorched land. Water was not a convenience you got from a tap; water was life itself. A family’s wealth, their survival, depended on access to a well, a stream, or a ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 2:13

Denomination: Baptist

Compassion For The People

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Aug 23, 2003

Review of last week 1. The Prophet Elijah is a type of Christ (for the O.T.) 2. The Lord gave to Elijah a great Passion for God 3. The Lord gave to Elijah authority for his calling 4. The Lord gave to Elijah rest by meeting his needs for food and wate

Review of last week 1. The Prophet Elijah is a type of Christ (for the O.T.) 2. The Lord gave to Elijah a great Passion for God 3. The Lord gave to Elijah authority for his calling 4. The Lord gave to Elijah rest by meeting his needs for food and water Text: I Kings 17: 8 through ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35, 1 Kings 17:8-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Today, We Run

Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Aug 8, 2007

51 Years of Miracles. What an amazing journey. God has done incredible things here in the past 51 years, and we have seen His great power. Today we reflect, today we remember, today we renew. Renew our passion to reach the world.

Today, We Run! 51 Years of Miracles. What an amazing journey. God has done incredible things here in the past 51 years. And we have seen His great power. Today we reflect, today we remember, today we renew. Renew our passion to reach the world. In 1956, a small group of people gathered to ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing Your Place Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jan 4, 2009

Paul the Apostle knew who he was (and was not) and his job in the kingdom. It’s his passion for his job that led him to write to a group of people he’d never met, in order to introduce himself and the theology of grace to them. It encourages us to know ou

I think it is great to study the book of Romans just after leaving Acts. Much of Acts is devoted to what Paul did—whereas in Romans we get to see how Paul thinks. Paul wrote the letter in about A.D. 57, which coincides with one of his visits to Corinth (Acts 20). Paul was looking ahead to the next ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-15

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Hosanna To The King Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 3, 2020

As the King came to die, He did so: 1) At the Proper Moment (John 12:12a), 2) With the Passionate Multitude (John 12:12b-13), 3) In the Predicted Manner (John 12:14-15), and 4) To the Perplexity of His Men (John 12:16).

John 12:12-16 [12] The next day the large crowd that had come to the feast heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem. [13] So they took branches of palm trees and went out to meet him, crying out, "Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, even the King of Israel!" [14] And ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-16

Denomination: Other

This Year's Vision: Becoming More Like Jesus

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Dec 27, 2020

This sermon will review three vital questions : are you on the right track, do you have passion to run, are you looking back or are you looking forward and striving to become more like Jesus so that upon His return you might hear the words “good and faithful servant”?

The Vision to know Jesus! Philippians 3:7-14 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 The beginning of another year is upon us, you know the time when most people review last year’s accomplishments and strive to set new goals and dreams. For many their vision of a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-14

Denomination: Baptist

Godly Success

Contributed by Yewande Olowookere on May 16, 2023

Your youthfulness is your usefulness Invest your time Invest your energy Invest your passion Jesus started his ministry at 30 Joseph dreamt at age 17 and became a minister at age 30 Pay any price for knowledge Thinking differently is very critical in life

Psalms 112:3 Your youthfulness is your usefulness Invest your time Invest your energy Invest your passion Jesus started his ministry at 30 Joseph dreamt at age 17 and became a minister at age 30 Pay any price for knowledge Thinking differently is very critical in life Romans 12:2 If ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 112:3

Reviving A Lukewarm Spirit Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 21, 2025

Lukewarmness is a spiritual disease that weakens a believer’s relationship with God and can lead to backsliding if not addressed.

REVIVING A LUKEWARM SPIRIT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Revelation 3:15-16 Supporting Texts: Matthew 24:12, Romans 12:11, 2 Timothy 1:6, Hebrews 10:38, Psalm 85:6 INTRODUCTION Lukewarmness is a dangerous spiritual condition where a believer becomes indifferent, complacent, and lacking in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:15-16, Matthew 24:12, Romans 12:11, 2 Timothy 1:6, Hebrews 10:38, Psalm 85:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Thanksgiving

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Nov 20, 2007

What motivates you to be truly thankful to God? Even our normal thanks to God becomes academic and anemic at times. We need to keep our praise to Him fresh and alive so our passion for Him remains fresh and alive. Psalm 100 gives us that boost to help

Thanksgiving Griffith Baptist Church – 11/18/07 A.M. Service Text: Psalm 100 Key Verse: Psalm 100:4 Purpose: To communicate the true motivation for thankfulness to God. The Introduction Two men were walking through a field one day when they spotted an enraged bull. Instantly they darted ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Making Love Last Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 28, 2008

Every relationship starts with romantic, passionate love and sexual desire and that fire is still burning when they meet at the altar. But what do you do when those fires burn down. So what happens 5 or 10 years down the road when they wake up one morning

Making Love Last a Lifetime Colossians 3:5-10, 12-17 Many have voiced their opinions on marriage throughout the years. Here are a just a few: Mae West- “Marriage is a great institution. I’m not ready for an institution yet!” Comedian Joy Behar “I want a man in my life, but not in my house. I’m a ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:5-17

Denomination: Methodist

Psalms 58 And 109 Series

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Mar 5, 2020

The outrage expressed in passages in these psalms are examples of times David seemed to be "fed up" with his enemies. He pours out his fury to God, not intending for his Father to act on the ills he calls for, but for God to see the passion poisoning his heart and send relief.

For Sermon Central researchers: I have posted a series of 15 sermons on the Psalms. In recent personal studies I have found the psalms to be richer and more thought-provoking than I had fully appreciated. I had too often swept swiftly through psalms without slowing down to inquire as thoroughly as ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 58:1-11, Psalm 109:1-31, Psalm 23:1-6, Psalm 23:5, Leviticus 19:18, Deuteronomy 32:35, Romans 12:19, Hebrews 10:28-30, Proverbs 24:17, Matthew 5:43-44, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Romans 12:2, 2 Corinthians 3:18, Romans 6:4, 2 Samuel 1:17-27, Psalm 37:32-33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ