Sermons on Drug Addiction:

Smokeless Tobacco Addicts Are Same As Smoking Cigarette Addicts. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 27, 2024

Smokeless tobacco is not significantly different from cigarette smoke in terms of harmful effects on the body.

Smokeless tobacco is not significantly different from cigarette smoke in terms of harmful effects on the body. Both contain harmful chemicals like nicotine, tar, and carbon monoxide, which can lead to: The pungent aroma of smokeless tobacco lingers in the air, a potent reminder of its harmful ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:16-20, Matthew 18:19-20, Isaiah 59:2

Addicted Themselves To The Ministry

Contributed by Greg Irby on Oct 18, 2000

Imagine for a moment if all who were in a Bible believing church would become addicted to the ministry, what would happen.

Text Verse: 1 Cor 16:15 (1 Corinthians 16:15) "I beseech you, brethren, (ye know the house of Stephanas, that it is the firstfruits of Achaia, and that they have addicted themselves to the ministry of the saints,)" Introduction: Notice the words used in this verse. This family had addicted ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:15

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Addictive Behaviors

Contributed by Rex E. Faile on Jan 29, 2007

The apostle Paul warns the Corinthians of their destructive behaviors of the past and speaks of their new hope found in Jesus Christ

OVERCOMING THE DESTRUCTIVE COMPULSIONS IN OUR LIVES Pastor Rex E. Faile, Sr. Lakewood Christian Church ad·dict (…-d¹kt“) tr.v. ad·dict·ed, ad·dict·ing, ad·dicts. 1. To devote or give (oneself) habitually or compulsively. 2. To cause to become compulsively and physiologically dependent on a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-20

Denomination: *other

Breaking Our Addictions Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 1, 2009

Because of grace, Jesus took our place.

Breaking Our Addictions Isaiah 53 Rev. Brian Bill 2/1/09 Steve Salvator Interview Is it really possible to be free from addictions? Steve’s story shows how Jesus became His bondage breaker. I submit to you this morning that the best way to break free is by putting your faith and trust in Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Gambling...addiction Or Pastime?

Contributed by Charles Clary on Jun 23, 2011

This sermon lays the axe to the root of the deadly sin of gambling.

The singer Kenny Rogers and I have one thing in common. We've both met up with a gambler! It happened to me on a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth to Reno. He was in the seat next to me and welcomed my questions concerning the world of gambling. I listened as he described a night at the casino. "Some ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 21:25-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Overcoming Addiction 2 Series

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Sep 23, 2019

It is better to prevent the problems than struggling to solve them. Thanks be to God because there is hope to the broken and addict who desires freedom from the bondage - John 16:33 ... "but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world" and read; 1 Peter 5:10.

TOPIC: OVERCOMING ADDICTIONS 2 TEXT: TITUS 2:12 INTRODUCTION Most people who engage in addictive behaviors and go on to develop an actual addiction, find out that overcoming it is more challenging than they expected. So it is better to prevent the problems than struggling to solve them. ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Dangers Of Phone Addiction. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 28, 2024

In today's digital age, phone addiction has become a growing concern.

In today's digital age, phone addiction has become a growing concern. As Christians, it's essential to examine this issue through the lens of scripture and explore its implications on our spiritual lives. In 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, we read, "You are not your own; you were bought at a ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:5, Hebrews 10:24-25

Breaking The Chains Of Addiction

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 13, 2025

Addiction may be strong, but Jesus is stronger. No matter how long you have been bound, the power of the cross is available to set you free. God’s desire is not only to deliver you but to give you the grace to live in lasting freedom.

BREAKING THE CHAINS OF ADDICTION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 6:12-14 Supporting Texts: John 8:36, Galatians 5:1, Isaiah 10:27, James 4:7, 1 Corinthians 10:13 INTRODUCTION: Addiction is one of the strongest tools the enemy uses to keep people in bondage. It goes beyond bad habits—it ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:12-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

White Garments Of Righteousness: How To Get Clean And Build A New Life

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2021

So here we are, fighting for our lives. We’re fighting a deadly opponent, and that opponent is addiction. We’re on a spiritual journey to defeat addiction.

So here we are, fighting for our lives. We’re fighting a deadly opponent, and that opponent is addiction. We’re on a spiritual journey to defeat addiction. And I know each of you are at different points in your journey of overcoming addiction in Christ. There is no other answer to the addictions ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:15-18

Denomination: Salvation Army

Look What The Cat Drug In!

Contributed by Johnny Knight on Jan 29, 2010

Can you believe some the stuff the cat does drag into the house? The yet the fact is, every day in our ministry work or at secular jobs or at school or even while shopping, attitudes of the world do their best to attach themselves to us.

Look What the Cat Drug In! Text: 1 Chronicles 16:43 Can you believe some of the stuff the cat does drag into the house? Every day in our ministry work or at secular jobs or at school or even while shopping, attitudes of the world do their best to attach themselves to us. Unknowingly, or sometimes ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:43

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Build The Boat Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Sep 1, 2022

We might automatically begin to associate recovery with alcohol or drug abuse, but there are many things in life from which we recover - and I think we are probably all recovering from something.

Recovery Month BUILD THE BOAT Genesis 6-9 Introduction This month we begin a series of lessons about recovery - and by recovery we mean healing from the struggles, failures, and addictions that have caused us and those we love pain. In that healing, we we grow and become able to help ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Freedom From Addiction To Approval Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Apr 28, 2014

In order to free ourselves from obsessive attraction to approval and praise we must press the escape key: Embrace Grace Seek only the praise of God and Change our Story - let God re-write our personal narrative

We read Galatians chapter 1 together. Today we’re going to focus on just one verse from Galatians 1. 10 Am I now trying to win the approval of men, or of God? Or am I trying to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a servant of Christ. This is the first in a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-24

Denomination: *other

Habitual Or Addictive Mood Patterns

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 15, 2016

Do we acknowledge we can fall in habitual and dangerous mood patterns. We can change if we so desire. Or we can stay the same. Daniel warned the King, you better change.

HABITUAL OR ADDICTIVE MOOD PATTERNS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com ACCEPT THE WARNING: CHANGE YOUR MOOD... KING YOU BETTER CHANGE... Daniel 4:25 That they shall drive thee from men, and thy dwelling shall be with the beasts of the field, and they shall make thee to eat grass as ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:25-33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Self Control In An Addicted World Series

Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 14, 2007

How to break free form that which controls you.

Prov 23, Jer 2:13, Prov 14:27, 1 Cor 6:9-20, Eph 5:15-18, John 7:37 Audio is available at http://www.adrian.warnock.info/2006/10/proverbs-sermon-self-control-in.htm This chapter is about discipline – children mentioned in there but we can only discipline our kids to the extent that we are ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:1-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Giving Hope To The Addicted In Christ Series

Contributed by William Baeta on Sep 22, 2023

ke “And he arose and came to his father. But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and felt compassion, and ran and embraced him and kissed him”, (Luke 15:20)

Introduction: Today is Blue Cross Sunday and the theme for the sermon is ‘Giving hope to the addicted in Christ’. The Blue Cross is a Christian organization whose major activity is the fight against alcohol and substance abuse. Alcohol and drug abuse has been a major problem throughout the ages ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed