Sermons on Eve Tempted:

Yearn For The Food That Endures Forever

Contributed by William Baeta on Aug 4, 2012

“I am the bread of life. He who comes to me shall never hunger, and he who believes in me shall never thirst” John 6:35.

Theme: Yearn for the food that endures forever Text: Ex. 16:2-4, 9-15; Eph. 4:1-11; John 6:25-35 One major problem facing the world today is the worsening food situation. Some countries are going through drought and famine and millions of people, especially children and women, are starving to ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Blessing Of Love Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 15, 2015

We bless because we love. True love isn't mere emotion or attraction; it is a fruit of the Spirit, produced by God, with tangible results.

“Peace to you, brothers, and love with faith from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Grace to all who love our Lord Jesus Christ with an undying love.” When I was stationed in Korea, long before email and Skype, I used the MARS, or Military Amateur Radio System, to call home. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:23-24

Denomination: Congregational

Emotions And Sensory Spirituality

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 24, 2017

God never intended emotions or feelings to guide or reveal what is right or wrong. They are constantly changing, and they need to be controlled because they can take control of a person and lead them into serious error and deception.

Human emotions are deeply intertwined with the five basic senses of sight, smell, taste, touch, and hearing, which human beings use to investigate and perceive the world around them. They are essential for processing, learning, perception, reasoning, problem-solving and adapting to the events of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:14-17, 1 Timothy 8:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is Merciful

Contributed by William Baeta on Nov 16, 2019

“And the tax collector, standing afar off, would not so much as raise his eyes to heaven, but beat his breast saying ‘God be merciful to me a sinner’” Luke 18:13.

Introduction: Our theme for today’s sermon is “God is merciful”. Mercy is at the heart of the Christian faith and God is not just merciful, He is rich in mercy. Mercy is an aspect of God’s nature that spares us the punishment we justly deserve. God’s mercy is unchanging and eternal. Cain killed ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:23-32, 2 Timothy 4:6-8, Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Perfect Offering: An Exposition Of Hebrews 7:23-28

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 16, 2021

Our perfect High Priest is also our perfect offering for sin.

The Perfect Offering: An Exposition of Hebrews 7:23-28 We continue this morning in the Book of Hebrews with the section revealing Jesus s our Great High Priest. The writer has had to deal with several questions about Jesus. One of these questions that arose was that in His flesh, Jesus was a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:23-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Down In My Heart!!! 


Contributed by Bishop Johnathan Hester on Jul 24, 2018

You don’t have to have it. All figured out. Up in your head. You just be sure. You believe it. Down in. Your heart.

New Year’s Eve has a different kind of feel to it than other times that we celebrate during the year. It doesn’t have the hope of Christmas, or the joy of Resurrection Morning, the sense of reverence of Thanksgiving, or the national pride of July 4th...... It’s not really even like a,,,, like a ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

Why Did He Come As A Baby? Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 2, 2001

A message concerning not the manger, but what it set into motion concerning our salvation.

Bethlehem and Beyond - # 1 Why Did He Come As a Baby? Hebrews 2:14-18 December 2, 2001 Introduction This will not be your typical Christmas message. Normally during this time of year, we would look at those wonderful passages in Scripture from Luke 2, or Matthew 1, where we find the Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:14-18, Hebrews 9:12

Denomination: Wesleyan

Victory Over Temptation

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 7, 2009

“We can have victory over temptation as Jesus did by using the Word of God to resist the devil.

VICTORY OVER TEMPTATION--Luke 4:1-13 Proposition: “We can have victory over temptation as Jesus did by using the Word of God to resist the devil." Objective: My purpose is challenge people to be alert to the truth that God will assist in experiencing victory over temptation. INTRODUCTION: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

"Sexual Sanity In A Morally Broken World"

Contributed by Bill Bowdle on Feb 5, 2018

Game of Human Sexuality is greatest "super-bowl" contest in our behavior. Proverbs has God's game plan for victory & shows us how to: 1 -Prepare for Temptation In Advance 2 - Know The Tempter’s Strategy to Defeat You 3 - Know the Consequences of Defeat..

========================================= Sermon: "Sexual Sanity In a Morally Broken World" Series: "Wise Living in a Foolish World" ========================================= REV. BILL BOWDLE Preached at Bethel UM Church, Bethel, OH 02/05/2011 Posted 2/6/2018 - Retired since 06/2014 Today’s ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 9:14-17, Proverbs 7:6-27, Proverbs 6:20-35, Proverbs 5:1-23

Denomination: United Methodist

Overcoming Temptation: Jesus’ Example In Resisting Satan Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jul 16, 2025

Jesus didn’t just defeat temptation for Himself — He demonstrated how you can walk in victory. Armed with the Word. Filled with the Spirit. Anchored in your God-given identity. Temptation is inevitable — but defeat is not.

Overcoming Temptation: Jesus’ Example in Resisting Satan June 8, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Matthew 4:1-11 We’ve spent the last several months pulling back the veil on the enemy’s tactics — exposing his schemes, his snares, and his shadow games. Let’s be real: Satan is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Brethren

C. S. Lewis' The Problem Of Pain Series

Contributed by Jeff Cheadle on Dec 20, 2005

C. S. Lewis’ offers his insight on the problem of evil: "How can a wise, loving, and all-powerful God allow his creatures to suffer?"

The Life & Legacy of C. S. Lewis #6 “The Problem of Pain” Romans 8.18-28 I’ve always been intrigued by the opening lines of books. (There is Charles Dickens’ “It was the best of times. It was the worst of times.” Rick Warren begins The Purpose-Friven Life with “It’s not about you.” M. Scott Peck ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Submit To God, For He Lifts Up The Lowly

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Mar 14, 2010

As we submit to God and come near to him through his Word and Sacraments, he lifts us up in victory over the devil and washes us clean. Parts: A. The devil will flee. B. Your heart will be clean.

Text: James 4:7-10 Theme: Submit to God, For He Lifts Up the Lowly A. The devil will flee B. Your hearts will be clean Season: Lent 4c Date: March 14, 2010 Web page: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Submit-to-God,-For-He-Lifts-Up-the-Lowly-James4_7-10.html Grace and peace to you from ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Poor In Spirit (All Saints Sunday)

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Nov 7, 2023

Jesus spoke to the Disciples, and to the crowd, but He also speaks to us. He spoke to the 'poor in spirit' and explained that they were blessed. But, who and what are the poor in spirit? This sermon attempted to answer that question.

Opening and Introduction In today's Gospel lesson, we heard the introduction to the most famous sermon that Jesus delivered, the Sermon on the Mount. 1. Setting the Stage When we align all four of the Gospels, we see that a lot has already happened with His ministry. He’s been baptized by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, Philippians 4:8, Romans 7:15-18, Psalm 51:1-3, John 3:16-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Lutheran

The Armor Of God: Salvation

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Aug 7, 2023

Construction workers wear helmets on the job. Firefighters wear helmets. Soldiers in combat wear helmets. The purpose for the helmet is understandable. It is there to protect a very important part of the body, the head. We who are Christians also have helmets that we can and should wear.

Alba 7-30-2023 THE ARMOR OF GOD: SALVATION Ephesians 6:17 When I was about 11 years old, I was returning home from visiting my friend. His name was Guy, but we all called him Pepper. He lived up the hill west from my home and a half a block south. It was sometime in the winter because there was ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:16, 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Majestic Mystery Of Great Salvation, Part 3 Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Jan 10, 2013

God wants us to have more than an intellectual understanding of the principles of His kingdom and more than a mere awareness of His existence. His desire for man is that he might enter into a very personal and intimate relationship with his God

The Majestic Mystery of Great Salvation, Part 3 Consequence of sin “Therefore, just as sin entered the world through one man, and death through sin, and in this way death came to all men, because all sinned-“(Romans 5:12) “For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational